HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-1-1970Executive Session
The following names were suggested for the Master Plan Advisory Group:
Finance Committee
School Department
Conservation Commission
Industrial Development Commission
Business
Jaycees
Lions
Civic Association
Minority
Churches
Youth
Recreation
Housing Authority
Executive Session
Franklin Ridley
Lyman C. Avery
Paul Boyden
Elvin Johnson
Bruce Wood
Rpnald Dzierzanowski
Conley Eagan
Robert Saquet
James Tatum
Arthur MCAskell
Joseph Corliss
Clifford Rideout
Alice M, Armstrong
July 8, 1970
Discussion with Mr. Cramer and Mr. Griffith of Ryan, Elliott & Co „ Inc, re-
garding sewer extension on Oakland Street, Maple Street relocation, and warn-
ing signals for rail crossing on Oakland Street, Ryan, Elliott and Co, to
notify the Board in writing its position on these matters.
Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted
that Chadwick Maurer, the Town Planner, be paid a salary of $207,55 per week,
not to exceed $6,000, for the year 1970.
Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to
grant a Used Car Dealerts License _ Class II Garage, to Roy B. Collins on
Mansfield Street (behind the Regent Cafe) with a limit of no more than 15
vehicles on the lot at any one time,
SELF,CTMPNIS MTNUTES
July 1, 1970
( Present: Chairman Peter Saunders, Clerk David Clemmey.
Selectmen E. Paul U Cher and Walter Main
Meeting called to order 7:30 PM.
Chairman Saunders asked if there were any errors or ommi.ssi.ons noted on
the minutes from the last meeting. Minutes were accepted as distributed.
Chairman Saunders asked for a motion to pay the Warrant in the amount
of '$350,057.22. Selectman Zecher questioned Voucher #1917 for the
new accounting machine. lie told the Board he had checked with the
Town Clerk and she had paid the bill on the Warrant back in April. After
checking with the Town Treasurer he found she was still holding the
check from April. The old check will be destroyed and a new one sent. Also
the Warrant from April will be corrected. Selectman Zecher also questioned
a voucher for Camp, Dresser, and McKee for ,$500. He told the Board the
Town Clerk did not have a copy of the contract, and he felt she should
have a copy of the contract and all contracts, so that there will be
communications. Selectman Zecher questioned Voucher /1.978 to pay Town
Counsel for representing Selectmen and Finance Committee. He felt that
Town Counsel should check to make sure the Town should pay the bill
as there was a possibility of a misappropriation of funds. Board will.
check with Town Counsel before signing the Warrant.
Letter was received from Mr. John Taylor from Foxboro asking to have a
sign installed on the corner of Copeland and West Street.
Copy of a letter to the Southeastern Regional. Planning and Economic
Development District from Camp, Dresser, and McKee was received regarding
a sewer system.
Notice received from the Departmentaf Public Health advised the Board that
exa6ination from a sample of water from the Bathing Pond. at Maple Park
shows the water suitable for swimming.
Motion by Selectmen Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a permit
for an Auctioneers License to Daniel D. Connors, Jr. of 97 Otis Street,
vote was unanimous.
Application for a Class II Auto Sales License was received from Roy Collins
of Norton, to be located on Mansfield Avenue. Motion by Selectman Zecher,
seconded by Selectman Muin to table the application for a week, vote was
unanimous.
Copy of a letter to the Building Inspector from the Town Clerk was received
with reference to the permit to remove gravel for Paul Cooper. Bond was
posted by A. A. Will for '$5,000.
Town Manager Camp informed the Board of a meeting July 8 at 9:00 with
Ryan and Elliot.
Selectmen's Minutes
Page Two
July 1, 1970
Town Manager Camp advised the Board of the following bids for plumbing
and heating:
Myles Plumbing and Heating #8 $$4,474
#9 W- 4,444.00
Millis Plumbing and Heating P10)408.
The following bids were received for a pick -up truck for the Light
Department:
Sid - Fornia $ }2,138.15
Fireside Motors $1,975
Paul Metrano $1,956.53
Savini_ j$2.1.14.63 (which includes additional features.)
Town Manager Camp advised the Board that Supt. Ferrier recommended they
accept the bid from Savini..
Motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Zecher to accept the low
bid, Paul Metrano, for $$1,956.53• Three in favor. Selectman Clentiney
opposed.
At 8:00 PM a Hearing was held for the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for the
purpose of installing 725 feet of two inch gas main on Walnut Street to
Chauncy Street. Also Route 140 to Beech Street. Mr. Fish from the Gas
Company was present. Motion by S&lectlnan Main, seconded by
Selectman Zecher to grant the permit. The Vote was unanimous.
Selectman Clemmey told the Board that when the Town goes out for bids they
have the right to accept or reject all bids and that it i-snIt necessary
to accept the lowest bidder. Also that when he voted he was voting for
the best interest of the Town of Mansfield.
Selectman Main asked if the signs for the ten ton load limit on Mill Street
had been ordered. Town Manager Camp advised him they had been.
At 8 :15 PM a Bearing was held for the Massachusetts G.lectf,i.c Company for
the location of a pole on Winthrop Avenue. Motion by Selectman Clemmey
seconded by Selectman 'Zecher to grant the petition, vote was unanimous.
Town Counsel Grady informed the Board the Town could pay the bill. for
services to represent the Selectmen and Finance Committee as the suit
was against the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee and not
individuals. Motion by Selectmen Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main to
accept the Warrant with the continent on Voucher #1917, vote was unanimous..
Motion by Selectman Zecher seconded by Selectman Main to appoint
Charles H. Wiley, 325 Balcom Street to the Finance Committee, vote was
unanimous.
Sel.ectments Minutes
PAge Three
July 1, 1970
Chairman Saunders introduced to the Board Mr. El-vin Johnson the new
Chairman of the Industrial Development Commission. Mr. ,Johnson gave the
Board a brief summary of his background. A discussion was held on guide
l.i_nes for the Industrial Development Commission. Town Manager Camp
.is working on a l.i.st of guidelines to give to them. Chairman Saunders
told Mr. Johnson that the Town of Mansfield is fortunate in having
a person of his background and training to head this Commission.
Town Counsel. advised the Board that in regards to Mrs. Jellini_ck's
request to remove members from Boards for cause that any member may be
removed from a Board for cause. And it is up to the Board of Selectmen
to hold a hearing if they desire.
Town Counsel also advised them that anyone that is dissatisfied with the
records of any Board may petition Superior Court or the Attorney General.
to look into the matter.
Permission was granted by the Board for the Mansfield Civic Association
to use the Town Ball on July 24 for a dance in case of rain.
Mrs. Margot Jellinick asked if Town Counsel had seen the Bond posted
by A. A. Wil.1 to remove gravel from the Cooper gravel bank. Town Counsel.
advised her he had not.
Motion by Selectman lecher, seconded by Selectman Main to go into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing noise, unanimous vote.
8:40 PM