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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-24-1970l June 24, 1970 Meeting called at 7:31 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as submitted. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $26,983.21. The Chairman read a letter of appreciation from Mrs. Barnes for the letter and Resolution sent to her by the Board on the death of her husband Clarence Barnes. The Clerk read an approved decision from the Board of Appeals granting Marcella & Germain a variance, subject to the list of restrictions attached to the variance. Letter received from the Board of Selectmen in Sharon regarding a meeting to be held Thursday evening by the Sharon Board of Selectmen at 9:00 P.M. at the Town Hall Office for the purpose of discussing with other towns the steps to be taken to prevent the Penn Central Railroad from instituting its proposed commuter service cut back. The letter requested representation at this meet- ing, the Town Manager to see that a copy of the letter sent to the Interstate Commerce Commission by the Board is at this meeting. Enclosed with the letter was a copy of a letter written by the Canton Board of Selectmen advising the steps to be taken regarding the proposed change in service by the Town of Canton. The Town Counsel sent a copy of a letter sent to Henry G. Crapo, Register of Deeds regarding the recording of the Certificate of Judgment regarding Cyril N. Bellavance versus James Woodlock et ali. Also a bill was received for profess- ional services for the Court case in the amount of $754.50 Letter received from Daniel F. and Nancy Ryan regarding the offer of land in West Mansfield to be used as a recreational facility requesting that if there is any dedication of this property that it be made in the name of Francis Patrick Ryan, the previous owner who has given the better part of his life in service to others. There was a discussion regarding a letter received from Doctor Carl DePrizio regarding the sidewalk on the south side of Park Street regarding the irregular- ity of the sidewalk. The Town Manager advised that he had checked this section of sidewalk, and it will be repaired as soon as possible. Doctor Derrizior, also complained about the sidewalk in front of his house,recently completed by the New England Tel. & Tel.., due to the fact that the sidewalk is lower than the sprinklers on his lawn, butithe Town Manager did not agrees with request- ing the contractor to remove the sidewalk, and put it in over again. Town Manager to further check, and make an appointment to meet with Dr. DePriziol The Town Manager advised the Board that he had received one bid for the two Police cruisers in the amount of $5,690. Because of the fact that only $5,000. was appropriated to buy the cruisers the T. Manager requested that this bid be rejected, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to reject the only bid received for the two police cruisers, 2 - l The Town Manager then advised that he had called a meeting of the car dealers for 10 :00 A.M. on Tuesday, eight were called, and three showed up. The purpose of this meeting was to see what they could deliver off the lot for two cruisers. Of the three present, two had cars available, and one did not. He received.two bids, one from Sid Forna Sales, the base bid being $4,989,; install lights on racks, $40, and four spotlights $200. The other bid received was from Paul Mitrano, Inc, in the amount of $4,860, the town to supply roof lights and spotlights, dealer to install these lights, Selectman Zecher questioned the bids with regard to special things as request- ed in the original bid for Police cruisers, and after a discussion upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to accept the bid from Sid_Forna Ford Company for two sedans at a cost of $4,989, 4_1 vote - Selectman Main oposed, Selectman 'Zecher inquired regarding the list of streets to be done, and the Town Manager advised that he would have a list of the streets to be done for the Board, The Chairman advised that the old Grain Mill building has been purchased by four individuals; Arthur Dimmitt, Christy Vose, Robert Eames and Donald Zecher, If the town wants the land at any time they will resell the property for the figure they paid for it, the Chairman commended these men for the risk they have taken, Mrs, Margot Jellinek before the Board to complain about the records of the Board of Appeals and the Board of Selectmen. She read two prepared statements citing her complaints, and requested the Board to hold a public hearing re- garding her complaints, The Chairman advised her that the Board would request the Town Counsel to review her statements for the factual contents, The Chairman advised that at 7:00 P.M. an auction was held on the steps of the Town Hall to sell the land on Howe Street, The figure set by the appraiser was $4,500, the high bidder bid $4,500„ Grossman Industrial Properties, Inc, and a deposit of 25% of this amount was secured, the Town Counsel will act on the execution of this sale, The Chairman advised that there was a well attended public meeting on the drain- age study completed by Camp, Dresser and McKee, Mr, Colby from the firm was present to answer questions. There were about thirty-five people in attendance, and it was a very beneficial meeting, The meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.