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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-27-1970May 27, 1970 Executive Session Discussion with John Grimaldi regarding the renovations to the Town Hall, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted that no requestsfor sewer abatements before the Board as of this date be granted because there is no unfair assessment based on the sewer assessment regulations now in effect in the Town of Mansfield. Adjourned at 10:07 P.M. May 28, 1970 Public Hearing _ Board of Health Hearing opened at 7 :30 P.M. James Wills speaking on behalf of the Environemental Health Committee stated that a fee should be charged businesses for extraordinary dumping of refuse in the sanitary land fill site. Discussion followed on the pro's and con's of charging a fee for the extraordinary use of the sanitary land fill site. The Clerk read a letter from the Mansfield Associates for Progress opposing the charging of fees to businesses for the use of the sanitary land fill site, The Board of Health took under advisement the proposed amendments. Hearing closed at 9:18 P.M. May 27, 1970 Meeting called at 7:30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager, The Chairman advised that the Board paid its respects to the family of Clarence A. Barnes stating that the town is in this mants debt for the example that he set for each one of us for his local services,as well as State services,which will not be surpassed in the future. The minutes of the previous meetings were approved as distributed. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $53,150,64, The Clerk read a copy of a letter sent to Representative Walter O'Brien from Joseph T. Cronin, District Highway Engineer advising that plans and special provisions for the work on waterproofing the underpasses at the Mansfield - North Main Street, Chauncy Street (Route 106, and Route 140) has started, and the work should be completed before the bad weather next winter. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to approve renewal Vehicle Milk and Cream licenses for Bliss Brothers Dairy, H. P. Hood and Son and Whiting Milk Company, Application received for a second hand Motor Vehicle, Class II Garage, license from Roy Collins for the rear of 29 Webb Place. After discussion it was agreed to check with the Town Counsel regarding this application to de_. termine whether or not a hearing is necessary. Also, to check zoning, The Chairman announced that he had received a call from Robert Eames, Chairman of the Board of Assessors advising that the tax rate for this year will be $74,40, an increase of $12,80 over last year. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to approve the purchase of 6 -371z KVA transformers from George H. Wahn Company, low bidder, in the amount of $2,394, The Town Manager advised that the town had received a credit memo from the New England Power Company in accordance with the Federal Power Commissions settlement agreement, the total credit in the amount of $30315.20 which may be deducted from the May bill, Another credit for $261,36 was also received. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to designate July 3, 1970 as a holiday for the town employees,since July 4 falls on a Saturday this year, The Town Manager advised the Board of the bids received for the front -end loader /backhbe for the Water Department, The low bidder was the Baker Tractor Corporation, the base bid was $13,400, less trade in allowance and town dis- count of $50445, making a net bid of $7,955. With a steel cab and four in one bucket the extra cost would be $1,975, making the final payment $9,930, The Town Manager recommended that the town purchase this equipment as specified for $9,930, subject to the Water Superintendent and his inspection, of the equipment. After a discussion, it was agreed to table the awarding of this bid until next week, 2 The Town Manager reported on the bids received for the Creeden Street sewer installation, On his recommendation, upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to award the contract for the in- stallation of the Creeden Street sewer main to Dorrance Excavating Contractor, low bidder, in the amount of $5,800, The Town Manager advised that bids will go out for blacktopping for Tremont, East and Pratt Streets, and edges of the airport runway. The town will do some of the work, and portions will come under Chapter 90 maintenance, Selectmen Main questioned in regard to the water table at Fulton Pond which has bden lowered because of flooding of some cellars in the area. He requested that it be put back to normal since people are complaining. After a discussion it was agreed that Selectman Main would come in and talk with the Town Manager regarding the situation. A hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. on the application Tel. Company for the removal a6&wrel6cation of sev Greenwood from Bliss and Laughlin was present just did not object. As there were no objections, upon seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant Tel, & Tel, Company's rgqudst,: of the New England Tel, & an poles.on High Street. Mr, to check the plan, but he a motion by Selectman Conroy, permission to the New England Selectman Main stated that the Board had agreed to authorize money for the Police Department on the drug problem, stating that two children were in the hospital and three missing in town, The Town Manager advised that the normal operation of the Police Department is running high, they had gone over the budget items in overtime, and they were starting to cut down on overtime, there is just not enough s money to put people out on overtime for inspection of the drug problem beyond the regular routine work, The Chief is very cooperative and understood the problem. He advised that he had written to the Finance Committee request- ing advice, and that he would like direction from the Board or Finance Committee, A discussion took place regarding the drug problem, and the monies involved to cope with it, Selectman Zecher moved that the Board request a transfer of $4,000, from the Reserve Fund to be put into line item #300_8 for the Police Department for drug investigations, which was seconded by Selectman Main, The Town Manager then advised that there was $4,300, left in the investigation account, Oscar Lind,}ier. . Chairman of the Finance Committee was present at the meeting and advised that there were known transfer• - requests totaling $15,600, which will have to come out of the Reserve Fund, Also, you could not transfer that amount of money to an item account that now has $4,300. The request should be backed up by a reliable estimate of how the money would be used. After further discussion the original motion was amended And voted ?.that,thelPol bee.Chief,!be.directed to ear- mark $3,000, of the remaining balance in item #300_8 for Drug Investigations, Selectman Zecher spoke about Clarence Barnes, how well he-had served Mansfield, and the State, and had put Mansfield on the map. He suggested that a letter be prepared from the Board of Selectmen expressing the Board's appreciation for everything that he has done for the Town, and this Resolution be put in the annual Town Report, Selectman Zecher also suggested that when any town boy dies while in the service of his country that a Resolution be printed in the Town Report, and upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted that in the case of Richard Knowles,and any past cases,that a Resolution be put in the Town Report, 3 ? Selectman Zecher brought up about the report received from Camp, Dresser and McKee on storm drainage improvements, and after a discussion it was agreed that a meeting would be scheduled for June 10 at 8:00 P.M, with representatives from Camp, Dresser and McKee, the Planning Board to be invited also, for a discussion of the report. Selectman Conroy reported regarding the building to be built at the Fisher Richardson House in place of the present barn. He advised that he had checked with members of the Historical Society, and they would like to have the barn restored. The Building Inspector and Percy Slayton are going down to inspect the barn. He has been in touch with the Massachusetts Historical Society, and pictures will be taken and sent to them for ideas of restoration, Mrs. Jellinek advised that the town is trespassing on her land and using it as a public way. There is an electric light pole on her land, and she had spoken about it to the Town-Nanager eight or nine months ago, and at that time showed him her Land Court deed, and since then she has not heard anything further. She requested the Board to look at it, and she advised that she had sprayed the stone bound so that it can be seen. Mrs. Jellinek also questioned the decision by the Board of Appeals on the application of Ronald Webster for a variance which was signed by Lenox Prescott on May 4, 1970 and he was no longer a member of the Board of Appeals on that date. After a discussion, the Chairman advised her to put her com- plaint in writing since it was clearly a question of law, stating the facts, and it will be turned over to the Town Counsel. The Town Counsel reported on the outcome of the suit filed by the Chief of the Fire Department against four Selectmen and five members of the Finance Committee because of a statement made by the Finance Committee on a re- quested transfer. He advised that he had filed a demurrer in answer to the suits filed against the town, Judge Brogna agreed with the town's position. Chief may appeal to the Superior Judicial Court, and it will be remanded back to the District Court. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to, go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9 :05 P.M.