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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-8-1970SELECTMEN'S MINUTES July 8, 1.970 Present Chairman Saunders, Clerk Clemmey and Selectmen Main and Conroy. Meeting opened at 7:32 PM. Eight sealed bids were received and opened for renovation of the Town Hall.. L.R. Padul.a, Franklin, Mass. Total Neil. Ferguston, Foxboro, Mass. R. J. Camma, Franklin, Mass. Troy Const. Fall River, Mass. Sealdi.ni, Medford, Mass. Fred Massee, Somerset, Mass. DelFour, Inc. Dorchester, Bass. " W.E. Gerald, Sterling Junction It Contract Price: j$67,200.00 It It $71,917-00 u it 58,490.00 ' it 71.,449.00 77,000.00 105,1.26.00 77,200.00 n n 74,515.00 Mr. Neil Ferguston of Foxboro stated the three Lowest bidders were not eligible because of the addendum. Mr. John Padul.a told the Board one addendum was under the plumbing. Chairman Saunders told them the Board would not comment at this time but would take it under advisement. Chairman Saunders asked if there were any errors or ommissi.ons noted on the minutes from the meeting of July 1, 1970- - Minutes were accepted as distributed. Motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main to pay the warrant in the amount of ;17,788.71., vote was unanimous. Letter was received from the Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington D. C. with reference to the Penn. Central Railroad changing their schedule. Board was advised of a hearing on August 3, 1970 at 7:00 PM at the Counei.7. Chambers in Attleboro. Motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main to grant an application for a one day Beer License to Tri- County Beagle for July 1.9, 1970, vote was unanimous. Town Manager Camp advised the Board on July 7, 1970 he. received bids for the Oakland Street Sewer. The following bids were received: Central. Construction 1321570. Walsh Construction 7.8,680. Town Manager Camp advised the Board he would recommend awarding the bid to Walsh construction subject to final arrangements with Ryan and Elliot. Motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main to award the contract to Walsh Construction for 518,680 plus }20. per cubic yard for any ledge, vote was unanimous. Selectments Minutes Page Two July 8, 1970 Selectman Clemmey advised the Board he had attended a hearing held by the Board of Appeals for the apartment house complex on Tremont Street owned by Joe Chalifoux. Be told the Board he felt as the Board of Health and Water Commissioners they should look into the sewerage disposal they are going to put in. They will dump into the Wading River. This goes right into Attleboro and has a direct effect on Mansfield. We have a responsibility to residents in Mansfield who are also furnished by this. I would like to take this up with Town Counsel to get his opinion and for the Board of Health to write a letter to the Board of Appeals. Selectman Conroy advised the Board that on July 23 there will be a Carabra night to be held at the Middle School with all. performers donating their time. Proceeds will. go to Terri Walker. Mrs. Jel.l.inick asked the Board if any new signs had been ordered for the Plain Street bridge. She was advised signs had been ordered for the Mill Street bridge but not for the Plain Street bridge. Also that the Board had not intended to change the load limit on the Plain Street Bridge. Mr Roy Collins, applicant for a Auto Sales License met with the Board and gave them a letter signed by the abuttors and a copy of the agreement. He was advised the Board would discuss the same latker in their meeting as Town Counsel felt they should set a limit on the amount of cars to be allowed on the lot. Selectman Clemmey asked Town Counsel his opinion on the sewerage disposal system for the Chal.ifoux Apartments on Tremont Street. Town Counsel. advised the Board they should advise the Board of Appeals that they are looking- into this matter and also notify the City of Attleboro to find out their feelings. Motion by Selectman Clemmey seconded by Selectman Main to send a letter to the Board of Appeals and Town Manager advising them that we are checking this matter as the Board of Health AND Water Commissioners of the Town of Mansfield. Vote was unanimous. Motion by Selectman Main seconded by Selectman Conroy to adjourn to executive session to meet with Ryan and Elliot, vote was unanimous. Meeting adjourned to executive session at 9:00 PM.