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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-2-1970f June 2, 1970 Executive Session Discussion with Fire Chief Cyril Bellavance and Finance Committee Chairman Oscar Lindner regarding Fire Department Salaries and Wages account #350_0, and Ambulance Expense Account #356 -0, The Board approved the installation of a new gas water heater for the West Mansfield Fire Station from Account #351_26, Discussion with John Grimaldi regarding the renovations to the Town Hall, Meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M. June 2, 1970 Meeting called at 7:30 P.M. Members present: Selectmen Saunders, Clemmey, Zecher and Main, and the Town Manager, The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as submitted. Because of the change in the meeting night the Warrant was not signed because the payrolls were not back. Selectmen to come in tomorrow to sign the Warrant. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to approve and sign the Memorandum ofiAgreementcontract for the improvement of 15,68 miles of road in town. The Clerk read a copy of a letter sent to the Police Chief from the Town Manager regarding the vote of the Board allowing the Chief to spend up to $3,000, on drug investigation to be charged to account #200 -8, providing the investigations can not be done during regular hours. The letter requested that a detailed report on forms submitted for this purpose be submitted on a weekly basis and turned into the Town Manager on Friday afternoon, or no later than 9100 AM, Monday, The Clerk read a letter from William J. Maxwell thanking the Board on behalf of all the town employees for the Board's decision to give the employees July 3 off as a holiday. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to approve a character reference for Robert Saquet and others for a Certificate of Incorporation under'the.,namo,,of the'Mansfield Civic Association, Inc, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to approve a character reference for Donald L. Burt, Bast Street for a Certificate of Incorporation under the name of the Old Colony Model T Club, Incorporated, The Board received an invitation from Chief Bellavance to participate in the memorial services for deceased members of the Fire Department on June 14, the parade to start at 9200 A.M. from the Central Fire Station, The Town Manager advised that he had received a letter from Robert Currivan, advising of an additional premium of $2,874,on the paipkage policy for the town, which covers the new High School from October 23, 1969 to July 1, 1970, This amount is due immediately as the Town has had coverage on the High School since October 23, 1969, A transfer from the Reserve Fund will be necessary for this as the additional rate was not known until a'shortc:time aoo::t)y the Insurance Company, The Town Manager advised the Board of the bids received for the removal of trees, and that the low bid was for more than the appropriation. The trees are priced individually, and he will remove some trees from the list to cover the differ- ence, probably eight off the bottom of the list. Selectman Zecher questioned regarding reimbursement to Mrs. Prosser for the tree she had taken down because of its dangerous condition. Also that all the dead elm trees be removed, 2 After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman 7.echer, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to accept the low bid of Ken Tripp for removal of trees, with trees to be eliminated from the list to bring the amount within the $10500. appropriated, and with the understanding that Mrs. Prosser will be reimbursed $50. for the tree that she had removed. The dangerous trees to be removed first. The Town Manager advised that there were five bids received for painting the trim at the Library, and recommended that the low bid be accepted. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to accept the low bid of the Imperial Paint Company for painting the trim at the Library in the amount of $1,586. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to award the contract for street markings to Star Line, Inc, at the base bid price of $2,066.55, providing the contractor can start the job right away. Leon Dean and Mr. Chandler and Charles H. Duranleau from the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission before the Board for a discussion of the Ten Mile River Basin Study, and Water Resources Study. The Planning District is to look forward into this study. They were interested in presenting the plan to the Board and asked that the Board endorse an appli- cation to be submitted for a total water study, and to request that a reprea sentative of the town come to the meeting to be held on June 17, and present the townts approval. After a discussion, the Chairman advised that the town's Conservation Commission should be brought into it and let them get in on the endorsement of the water resources study. The cost to the town would be under $100. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to purchase a frontend loader /bickhoe for the Water Department from the Baker Tractor Corp , in the amount of $9,930. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, :seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to award the bid for the television inspection of designated sanitary sewer lines in town to the Penetryn System, Inc., the total expenditure not to exceed $15,000. Chairman advised that Ralph Maloon had brought in sewer plan for Oakland Street sewer extension. Must be approved by the State, and then the town can get underway with bids and construction. Also reported that the entire Board has walked the center line on Maple Street. Suggested that the Board meet with Ryan and Elliott for a discussion of the relocation and a discussion regarding the railroad crossing. at Town Manager suggested that /the meeting next week with representatives from Camp, Dresser"& McKee the public should be invited particularly the people in the Back Bay area that have problems, and try to get opinions from the people concerning what direction that they think the town should travel on. Would like the feeling of the public. Selectman Zechee stated that he thought the Board should reach an agreement before the public is brought in for discussion. Chairman advised that bids will be opened at the July 8 meeting at 7130 P.M. for renovation of the Police Department; sub bids to be opened 12100 noon on Julyl, 1970, 3 James Backman, and others from Branch Street and Webb Place before the Board to object to the permit being granted which was applied for by Roy Collins for a Class II Garage license on Webb Place, They complained about the heavy traffic on the street now, The Chairman showed them a plan of the location of the area. There was no action taken by the Board and it was agreed to have a more explicit plan drawn, and to further check regarding zoning in this area. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.