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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-20-1970May 20, 1970 Executive session Discussion with Firemen on salary negotiations. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Zecher (contacted by phone -sick at home) it was voted to offer the Firemen the following four step: (4) wage schedule to start approximately June 1, 1970. I II III IV Private 130.00 142.50 150.00 165,00 Lieutenant - - - 172.00 Also, a meeting will be held December 1, 1970 for the purpose of checking the balance of monies left in the #350 -0 account, Fire Department Salaries and Wages. All monies left in the #350_0 account, Fire Department Salaries and Wages, except those needed for the month of December will be used for retroactive payment of wages (based on the new rate)from :June- l'thr.0 J1an.1,197 0. or until monies are,e3tpdnded. Selectmen Clemmey and Conroy opposed. Discussion with the Town Manager, Agent for the Board of Health, and the Building Inspector regarding Mrs. Burke's complaint to the Board of Health. The property was inspected by them on May 20, 1970. The building Mrs. Burke is living in has no vent stack from the plumbing to the outside of the house. The building has lack of support to hold it up safely. The chimney consists of smoke stack going through combustible material. A second building, vacant, has been moved to within seven feet of the building. Mrs. Burke occupies. This is in violation of the Zoning Regulations. The Town Manager and Building Inspector recommend the first step to clean the property up is to condemn these two buildings as unfit for human habita- tion. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted that the two building; off Plain Street on the Lomberto property, one occupied by Mrs. Burke, the other seven feet away and vacant, be condemned. The meeting adjourned at 11:12 P.M. 1 t I May 20, 1970 Meeting called at 7:34 P.M. Members present: Selectman Peter P. Saunders, David R. Clemmey, Stephen J. Conroy, Walter 1, Main and the Town Manager, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $171,648,53. Letter read from Chief Bellavance advising that he had overspent $99.99 in the estimated budget item #365 -3. This amount was for unfore5een< items' such as 2 snow tires, 4 regular tires and the rebuilding of the front end of the ambulance. The letter also requested $200, more for the balance of the year. Board of Appeals decision read on the application of Ronald B. Webster for a variance requesting permission to divide a parcel of land located at 100 Walnut Street. The variance was granted with the restriction that the exist- ing house lot shall have a frontage of no less than 85 feet, and a depth of no less than 196 feet. The Town Manager discussed with the Board the submitted list of trees to be removed. Selectman Conroy questioned about one at 367 Willow Street, and after discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve the list submitted, with 367 Willow Street to be added, as the list of trees to be removed this year. The Town Manager advised that he had received a letter from James Kelly for the New York Yankees for permission to use Memorial Park June 18, 19, and 20, 1970 from 9:00 A.M. to 2 :30 P.M. The Town Mana ger stated that no charge has been made in the past, but he thought it would be fair to charge a fee to take care of the men and the time put into the maintenance of the park. After discussion it was agreed to refer the request to the Recreation Committee for its recommendations regarding a fee. Letter read from Harold Jackson, Gas Inspector regarding L.P. gas. Inspection of this gequiresalonger::travel as well as more time on inspections. He has been inspecting gas installations, and the L.P. inspections have been made by the Fire Department. All of these should come under the Gas Inspector. He is requesting an additional $350, for six months' service and $40, for six months' mileage paid semi - annually. It was agreed to hold until next week and check with the Town Counsel. The Town Manager advised that he had written to Mr. Dorrance regarding the building material dumped on his land adjacent to the Town Dump, and Mr. Dorrance had called and advised that the area had been cleaned up. The Town Manager checked the area, and it is all cleared in a satisfactory manner. Town Manager advised that bids are going out for bid this week for painting the trim at the Library and Town Hall, and for a grader for the Highway De- partment. Next week bids will go out for blacktopping. Also, that the center line of Maple Street is readXrto be inspected. Should be a reasonable place to put a road through. There /about 2,200 lineal feet of road to clear, 'would have to have a Town Meeting to accept a layout of Maple Street. Suggested that the Board talk with Ryan and Elliott after the Board walks the center line, regarding the cost of the road. - 2 A hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. on the petition of the Shell Oil Company for the additional underground storage of 5,000 gallons of gasoline at the corner of South Main and East Streets, Leonard Doyle was present as representative of the Shell Oil Company, Miss Aletha Johnson of 10 East Street questioned whether or not any additional pumps were going in, Mr. Doyle advised that this would be for a third grade of gasoline which would cut down on air pollution, Miss Johnson stated that in the summer they get heavy fumes when there is delivery made, and the question of vents was discussed, Mr. Doyle said that if there is a complaint they would check the vents, Miss Johnson did not object to the additional storage requested, and - there.were -no objections from others present, and upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant permission to the Shell Oil Company for the additional underground storage of gasoline, The Town Manager discussed the Accident and Health insurance for the Fire and Pblce'Departments. He stated that on Eddie Cams bill his Doctorst and Hospital: bilks, -are over the $500, allowed by the accident policy now in effect, the outstanding bills as of this date are $2,500, and there may be more bills. He discussed a letter from the insurance brokers advising a breakdown which would increase the $500, to $1,000, and thought the policies should be reviewed for these two departments. Suggested calling a meeting of the insurance brokers and after a review of the policies come up with some reasonable coverage, The Town Manager to check with the Town Counsel regarding the paying of the $2,500, Mr, Eames came in to the meeting at this point, and discussed the policy and coverage with the Board. After further discussion it was agreed that Mr. Eames would get the costs to increase these two policies for next year, and report back to the Board. Request received for limited parking on East Street from the lights down East Street, but no decision was made regarding this request, Selectman Main reported regarding the repairs to the Route 106 underpass, He had called Walter O'Brien, and he had advised him that the State at first thought of doing the work, and now the work will be put out for bid, and the State had guaranteed the work would be completed by :September 1, He will send us a copy of the letter from the State, Selectman Main stated that he had never met a more cooperative man to work with than Mr, OtBrien, The Chairman advised that he had received a request from Herbert Stearns regard_ the parking area at West Cottage Street, This is a one way entrance, and people are going against the traffic coming out on North Main Street, Area should be posted on both entrances. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to change the Selectments meeting night June 3, 1970 to Tuesday, June 2, 1970, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to approve the renewal licenses for Nathan Linsky for Blane Chemical, and Deborah V. Gardner for Pop Kiley Coal & Ice Company, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to grant a renewal Junk License to Margaret F. Jepson, d /b /a Country Drummer Shoppe, 83 Elm Street, M� Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to grant renewal Vehicle Milk and Cream licenses to Crescent Ridge Dairy Inc. Welchts Dairy, Inc., and Dairylee, Inc. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, grant renewal Oleomargerine Licenses DiMontets, Inc. Morse and Forrester Mansfield Central Market East Mansfield Variety Store Rathbun's Store iMrs.Rose Sairo Morinits Super Market Store Licenses for Milk and Cream seconded by Selectman .- Conroy it was voted to for the following: The Connor Store Old Country Store Synnyvale Farms Cumberland Frams Salois Dairy Garelick Brothers Carbonettils Market DiMontels, Inc., Morse and Forrester Mansfield Central Market Armand's Restaurant East Mansfield Variety Store Rathbunts Store Mrs. Rose Sarro Louis's Diner Mansfield house Morinits Super Market Cuneo's Inc. Carbonettits Liquors Market,Inc. The Connor Store Jack's Cafe Old County Store Synnyvale Farms Salois Sanitary Dairy Garelick Brothers Dairy LenAls Sub Shop Tonyts Pizzeria Cumberland Farms Old Colony Diner Brockton Coffeemat Company Cindy's Doughnut Shop Officers of the Boosters Club, Athletic Director and coaches, and members of the Recreation Committee before the Board regarding Memorial Park. Edgar Vernon read a prepared statement, a copy of which is attached, regarding a continuous maintenance program and long range plans made in the next few months >for thb repair and upkeep of Memorial Park. Spencer Kelly spoke regarding the football field advising that it should be taken care of this summer. If there is no maint- enance and no water used by the time fall rolls around thoe_,field is all burnt up. The other concern is the practice field by the bleachers. Could be some loam, seed and wateVGsed and it would be an acceptable playing field. Conley Eagan advised that he would like to see an article on the next Warrant for a fence around Memorial Park. The group was reminded that there was an article a year ago for a fence at Memorial Park which was turned down at Town Meeting. John Martin advised that in comparison to 10 years ago the park could be considered a disaster area. The football field should be fixed, and a fence put up to cut down on vandalism. A member of the Athletic Association advised that two years ago it had been suggested that they would change programs for playing games away games for a year. This would give the town an opportunity to do this work. Herb Stearns advised that ptevi:ously' g therewas :,a man supervising the maintenance from April to September. Should have one there now, and that a set of rules should be drawn up for the park. 4 After further discussion the Chairman suggested that articles be drawn up by the Boosters for what they advocate, then if there is a special Town Meeting the articles could be put in, Oscar Lindner, Chairman of the Finance Committee, questioned regard the resurfacing of Tremont Street, and the Town Manager advised that this road will be done this year. He also questioned regarding the letter from the Fire Department regarding overspending without a transfer. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9 :10 P.M. Mr. Chairman The Boosters Club want to thank you for the opportunity to come before your board. We are here tonight because after long discussions at our most recent meetings we are much disturbed at the lack of plans, both short and long range, for the improvement of Memorial Park by this and previous boards. We are disturbed that a man is not assigned to Memorial Park fulltime from April to November as has been past practice. We have been infr&ed by 2 Athletic Directors, several coaches and members of the Recreation Committee that when a man was assigned to Memorial Park as Ted Robinson was in past years, the ¢ordition of the areas improved tremendously. We feel it is a sad situation that nothing is done at the park until we are forced by law or safety factors as evidenced by the condemning of the bleacheq. Then it becomes a crash program and this I know you will agree is not good planning. We commend you and Mr. Camp on your efforts to establish a swimming area. On the other hand we have fears that unless plans for maintenance and upkeep of this area are made, it will be just like the Memorial Park. The Boosters Club feel that before any great outlay of money is made on Memorial Park the area should be fenced. We know the proposal was brought before town meeting 2 years ago and voted down. We feel the plans of the Recreation Committee and the school Athletic Dept. should be brought up to date and be presented again. We think that with your help and support of other committees such as Finance and Planning, these plans can become a reality. We are ready to lend out full support. It is common knowledge that people from other towns in the area use Memorial Park only because parks in their own area page 2 are restricted. The Boosters Club does not want to fence anyone out. We want i to fence it to protect it for our own people. What we want is a good continuous maintenance program started immediately and long range plans Face made in the mext -qua months for repair and upkeep of Memorial Park. Here tonight are officers of the Boosters Club, Athletic Director and members of the Recreation Committee and I am sure they have words to add to mine.