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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-17-1970f June 17, 1970 Meeting called at 7 :32 P.M. Members present: Selectmen Saunders, Clemmey, Conroy and Main, and the Town Manager, The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $296,394,16. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to hold a hearing at 8 :00 P.M. on July 1, 1970 on the applications of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for permission to install approximately 725' of 2!' welded steel gas main on Walnut Street, from the intersection of Chauncy Street to house #98, and 425' of 2" welded steel gas main from Route 140 to #24 Beech Street, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve a character reference for a Certificate of Incorporation for Bruce T. Wood and ten others under the name of Maple Park Recreation Area, Inc. The Clerk read a letter sent by the Town Manager to L. Bancroft Austin, President of Bancroft's, Inc, in answer to his letter of last week complaining about the fact that he was not notified of the bid for removal of trees, The Town Manager advised Mr. Austin that he had not done any work for the town while he was Town Manager in an emergency as alleged by Mr. Austin, and advised him to advise the town that he was interested in bidding on future work. Selectman Main, who read a copy of the letter received by the Town Manager, at last week's meeting, apologized to the Town Manager for his unjust criticism of last week. Letter received from Mayor Piggott of Attleboro advising that the City of Attle- boro is submitting a request to Health, Education & Welfare for a $7,500, grant to do a feasibility study for a regional incinerator for towns in the area. He requested, to be submitted with the application, letters of support and encourage ment to help expedite the grant. The letter should indicate the seriousness of the town's solid waste disposal problem, either now, or in the future. Letter to be forwardEd to the Environmental Health Committee. Letter received from the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission expressing appreciation for the Board's support regarding law enforce- ment. The Clerk read two variances granted by the Board of Appeals, one for Robert F. Shaw and one for William S. Kay. Letter read from Raymond 11,Hayes, Secretary of the Industrial Develppment Financ ing Authority advising that Stuart Macomber, 1818 West Street has submitted his resignation effective June 1, 1970 due to relocation of residence outside of Mansfield. It was requested that an appointment be made to replace Mr. Macomber as soon as possible. The letter also advised that Richard E. Fraites, 241 West Street was reappointed on April 8, 1970 for a three year term, and according to the General Laws, this reappointment should have been a five year term so that two terms will not expire at the same time. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to rescind the vote of April 8, 1970, and reappoint Richard E. Fraites to a five .,t +hP Tnductrial Development Financing Authority. F, Letter received from Mr, and Mrs. Daniel Ryan of Holbrook advising that they own seven acres of land in West Mansfield with a 901 frontage on Pine Street, with access from West Street, that they would like to turn back to the town. Their wish is that this property be used as a recreational area for children, or as a school site. Mr. Iddings of the office of Iddings, Kalis and Cohen in Foxboro has handled all the legal matters per- taining to this property. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to write a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ryan expressing the Board's appre- ciation outlining what our steps will be to accept this generous gift, and to request the Town Counsel to get in touch with Attorney Iddings, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to hold a hearing on July 1, 1970 at 8:15 P.M. on the petition of the Massachu- setts Electric Company covering the pole and wire locations for one pole on Winthrop Avenue. Application for a Class II Garage license received from Roy Collins, d /b /a Webb Auto Sales to be located at 213 South Main Street, After a discussion, the Board agreed to table the application pending checking with the Town Counsel regarding it. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant a one day beer license to the Mansfield Fire Department for Sunday, June 21, 1970, with the restriction that no beer is to be sold before 12 noon. Supt. Ferrier of the Light Department before the Board to request permission to go out for bid for another pickup truck for the Foreman. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to grant permission for requesting bids for another pickup for the Light Department. The Town Manager advised the Board that Mr. Roland Roy of New England Earth Removal Corp. of Williams Streets has worked with his heavy equipment, with Robert Morrison running the equipment, two days at the swimming area on land clearing around the pond. It was agreed that a letter should be sent to Mr. Roy expressing the townts appreciation for his contribution to the prdject> The Town Manager announced the various bids received with his recommendations for awarding of the contracts, and after discussion, Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to accept the bid of Casey and Dupuis for the purchase of a chipper at a cost of $4,053, plus $ ?,95 for extra items. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to award the contract for furnishing the town with a Cadillac ambulance to Ambulance Hearse Distributors in the amount of $14,420. 3 - Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to award the bid for furnishing the town with a grader to Bleiler Equipment Company at a cost of $26,036.40, Lyman B. Turner, 12 Giles Place drawn as traverse juror for Superior Court criminal jury sitting of 1970. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to grant permission to Mrs, Doris L. Webb, 255 Fruit Street to conduct a pre- school day camp at her home for two weeks from 9:30 to 11 :30 A.M. Mondays through Fridays for the last two weeks in July, subject to the State Sanitary Code, The Chairman brought up the subject of the Board going on a summer schedule of meetings for July and August, and after a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to meet July 1, 8, 22 and August 5 and 19. 3-1 vote - Selectman Clemmey opposed, The Town Counsel reported that he had been in contact with Mr. Horgan of the State DPW regarding the load limit on the Mill Street bridge, and had been advised that the DPW was not opposed to the increasing of the load limit from 7 to 10 tons, that the bridge could carry 10 tons, Selectman Clemmey advised that he was in favor because of the safety factor with regard to children, and is in the best interest of everyone concerned, and Selectman Main agreed with him. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to raise the load limit from 7 ton to ten tons on the Mill Street bridge, and have it duly posted. Selectmen Conroy opposed. The Town Manager discussed with the Board the West Street sewer assessment plan, and the layout of West Street, and the Chairman advised that the Board should meet with Cabot,., Cabot and Forbes to discuss defin�te'.plans. The Town Manager also advised that there was a problem regarding the relocation of Maple Street. Maple Street and the town line are reasonably close together. There is a narrow strip which is not too valuable to Ryan and Elliott. Dis- cussed the layout of Maple Street today with Mr. Kramer, from Ryan and Elliott. Town Manager to get a plan showing the town line and Maple Street, and if it is agreeable to the Board will set up a meeting with Ryan and Elliott. Mrs. Jellinek requested to be put on the agenda for next week and the time was set for 8 :15 P.M. to discuss town records - Selectments and Board of Appealls. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9 :30 P.M.