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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-13-1970May 13, 1970 Meeting called at 7:32 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. Upon a motion by Selectman Lecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $36,256.96. Notice received regarding a meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 20, 1970 at 11:00 A.M. at Framingham, Mass. Correctional Institution where goods and articles made by the prisoners will be on display. Letter received from the Chairman of the 'Manning Board regarding the proposed contract to be let to Whitman and Howard advising that they would like to meet with the Selectmen for a discussion regarding water resources. The Selectmen were invited to the Planning Board meeting on Monday, May 18, at 8:30 P.M. for a discussion regarding this matter. Another letter received from the Planning Board concerning the signal lights, or lack of, at the Oakland Street grade crossing, advising the Board felt the Selectmen should follow through on trying to get the ruling changed. It was suggested that the Commissioner of the D. P.U. be contacted. A discussion followed regarding the signal lights, and Selectman Clemmey advised that he had given Representative Walter O'Brien a copy of the Consent from the D.P.U. to check regarding the signal lights. The developer should be approached to have the lights put in. It was agreed that the Town Manager would write to Ryan and Elliott and the D.P.U. so stating that the Selectmen insist these signal lights be put in as originally discussed. Copy of letter to be sent to the County Commissioners. The Mansfield Little League Woments Auxiliary advised the Board that they would be selling refreshments at the Little League games this season. They had also checked and found that no license or permit was necessary to do this. Notice received from the Bristol County Selectmen's Association advising the next meeting would be held on Thursday, May 21, 1970 at the Skipper Restaurant in Fairhaven. The subject to be discussed': Collective Bargaining. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to grant a renewal Food Service Establishment license to George Pomfret for the Old Colony Diner. Robert Eames before the Board to inquire regarding the policy for cutting out curbs for driveway entrances. The Chairman advised that the Board voted in favor of charging on a 50_50 basis for any additional curb cutting beyond' the first driveway. The Town Manager advised that he was reappointing the present members of the Conservation Commission, namely: John W. Clary, Deborah A. Button, Clinton R. Foster, Carlton S. Mason, Walter Nelson, Richard Morse and Paul F. Boyden. - 2 - ( The Town Manager advised the Board that he was advertising for bids for the ambulance, trees to be cut and removed, painting of street lines and the water infiltration of the sewer system, and possibly one more, The Town Manager reported on the bids to b0:awarded for the miscellaneous items for the water department. Reardon & Lynch $69,93; George A. Cauldwell $20,00; H. R. Prescott Co. (copper tubing) $583,00 and Hilco Supply $1,405,00, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to order major itmes from Hilco Supply Company in the amount of $1,405, low bidder on most items. Selectman Clemmey brought up the sewer assessments on the ABC streets and the Hillside Terrace area advising that neither one of these assessments were done correctly, and it has come to light to a few of the people that they are in a position not to have to pay them. Therefore in faiiness to them all Select- man Clemmey moved that all assessments in both of these areas be fully abated; namely, Aspen, Beech, Chestnut and Smiley Avenue, and Hillside Terrace, Robin - hill Road, Brook and Cottage Streets, subject to approval by the Town Counsel. The motion was seconded by Selectman Conroy. Selectman Lecher was opposed to the motion. He cited the fact that there are Rules and Regulations that the abuttors should pay 50% of the cost. Not fair to people in other parts of town where there is no sewer, and they have to pay for the cost of the sewer installation and get no benefit from it. People should pay what everyone else has paid. Some have paid, and some think it is a reasonable assessment. Selectman Main stated that the Board has had people in and talked to them, thought abatement should be made as to each in- dividual case, and thought it was wrong to abate the whole assessments for each area. There was a discussion regarding the proper procedure to follow regarding assessing for sewer betterments, and the Chairman advised that the Town Counsel had drafted new regulations regarding sewer assessments for the Board to check over. The Board agreed to wait for a decision from the Town Counsel regarding the Motion made by Selectman Clemmey. Arthur Terenzi, Chilson Avenue, before the Board regarding the Back Bay Brook. He complained regarding the water coming down from the Chocolate Factory, 'and the bad odor in his back yard. The Chairman advised that there was a serious problem too regarding the sewer plant, and last week the Town Manager, repre- sentatives from Camp, Dresser and McKee and Selectman Clemmey met with the Chocolate Company officials, and it was the first meeting that we had with our sanitary engineers with us, and they had their engineers and were told they must correct what the town finds intolerable. Think that action regard- ing the problem is on the way. Mr. Terenzi was advised to put his complaint in writing since the town is negotiating with the Chocolate Company now and any new evidence will help the town's case. The Town Counsel checked the General Laws and State Statutes and questioned whether or not the Board has the authority of decision to declare the intent of the assessments unlawful, and abate all of the assessments. This would be up to the Court to decide whether or not the assessments were legal or not. It could be the Boardfs judment to abate unfair assessments on.the basis that it was unlawful, or unfair. After further discussion Selectman Clemmey with- drew his motion. The Board agreed to set up a meeting night and go over each and every abatement request, suggested time 9 :00 P.M. next Wednesday in execu- tive session. 3 Selectman Main inquired regarding the repair work to be done on the 106 under- pass, and thought that Walter O'Brien should be contacted to put the pressure on the State to do something about it, and after discussion, advised that he would call Mr, OtBrien` Selectman Zecher stated that the Board received reports from the Fire and Police Departments, and he would like to see a report from the Highway Department, Would like a record of how much money is being spent on parks, commons, the dump, Chapter 90 maintenance, and developing ponds, with a summary of hours spent on each item. Would like to see this submitted to the Selectmen for each meeting, Selectman Main spoke about the swimming hole advising that to go up there you are in for a very pleasant surprise, The Town Manager is doing a fine job, has spent a lot of time there, and deserves a lot of credit, The Town Manager advised the next step is to clean a given area to make test holes to get a sample of the water that would come from the ground and then have it tested. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to appoint Harry C. Apgar, Commander of the V,F,W „ Marshal for the patriotic holidays ceremonies for the year, George Wojtkiewicz and members of the Environmental Health Committee before the Board on behalf of the Chairman, James Wills, Very concerned about the situta.;, tion that has arisen in town looking into environmental conditions. We have found a situation that should be brought to the Board of Healthts attention right away. A piece of property adjacent to our present dump iie ;being used by the owner Mr. Dorrance as a dumping area, with no permit, which is illegal. Building material has been dumped there. It was recommended thaththe ;i�Board of Health take immediate legal action to have Mr. Dorrance cease dumping operations at this site, The Board agreed that a letter be written to him regarding this matter, and to appear at the Selectments meeting next Wednesday night at 8:30 P,M, and explain what action has been taken. Rules of the Environmental Health Committee should be advertised and a public hearing held, and a hearing date was set for Thursday May 28, 1970 at 7 :30 PM, The Town Counsel advised the Youth Center group that he has drawn up a Permit for the use of the Bast Mansfield Community Building which transfer the juris.. diction of this building to the Recreation Committee until further notice, The Youth Center group may use the building subject to the approval of the Recreation Committee, and subject to the building not being used until approved by the Building Inspector, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to allow the Youth Center, Inc, to go in and fix up the building subject to the approval of the Building Inspector, Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to go into executive session The regular meeting adjourned at 9 :45 P.M.