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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 8-5-1970August 5, 1970 Members present: Selectmen Zecher, Clemmey, Conroy and Main, and the Town Manager, In the absence of Chairman Saunders, Selectman Zecher was appointed Acting Chairman, The meeting opened at 7:32 P.M. The amount of the Treasurerts Warrant was read in the amount of $30,495,87. There was a discussion regarding vouchers #23400 2346 and 2347, Selectman Main requested that the Warrant be held open for signatures later, and the Board agreed, The minutes of the last meeting were approved as distributed, Notice received from the District Ad Hoc Regional Sewer Study Committee re- garding meetings held, Selectman Clemmey, a member of this Committee, re- ported that they went on record to try to have a contract with Anderson_ Nichols Company for the engineering study. There would be a Grant, but each town would have to raise between $8,000, to $10,000, if they want this study done. Letter received from Doctor Carl DePrizio regarding a claim for damages in the amount of $85,00 for the relocation of sprinklers on his property due to the rebuilding of the sidewalk in front of his house by the New England Telephone Company, He advised that this cost was considered reasonable, and hoped the town and Telephone Company will give it favorable consideration. After a discussion, it was agreed to wait until the Chairman returns before any decision is reached. Letter read from Ernest Vallee regarding not receiving his two weeks' vacation pay from the Town of Mansfield when he resigned. The letter to be referred to the Town Counsel, Letter read from the Town Counsel in answer to letter from Ernest White, Attorney regarding Cabot, Cabot and Forbes land, Attorney White before the Board regarding the land voted at Town Meeting to be sold to Cabot, Cabot and Forbes. In checking, it has been discovered that there is small section on this plan that abuts the land of Cabot, Cabot and Forbes, and is known as an ancient way. The town has the right to this land. C,C, &F, wants to acquire the right to this property. Because of the Town Meeting vote, which does not include this ancient way in the description, a good title could not be given to C.C. & F,Attorney White suggested that this property be placed at public auction which the town may do under the tax title pro- cedure with the expectation that C,C,& F. would buy this land at $5,000, an acre. An ad should be put in the paper or posted 14 days prior to holding the auction. Selectmen are authorized to do this following the five steps as outlined by the Town Counsel, i.e.; A description of the ancient way; approval of the Finance Committee in writing; notice of sale is posted in a public place fourteen days prior to the sale; said property was taken by the Town Treasurer for the Town for failure to pay taxes, and the Board of Selectmen reserves the right to re- ject any bids which it deems inadequate or not in the best interests of the Town, 2 Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to follow the five steps as outlined by the Town Counsel for an auction to be held regarding the ancient way adjacent to the land to be purchased by Cabot, Cabot and Forbes. After further discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to authorize the Town Manager to post this_ notice as soon as approval is received from the Finance Committee, Letter received from Christy Vose advising the Board that he must refuse to accept the Board's appointment to the recently formed Master Plan Study Group, and wished the new committee success in a very difficult but very much needed endeavor. Letter read from Doctors Rodgers and Lukins regarding outstanding bills for Edward Carr, injured while on duty, in the amount of $80. Discussion regard- this bill and numerous others due with regard to the same accident, and it was agreed that the bills should be paid, and the Finance Committee consulted regarding this matter. Letter received from the Environmental Health Committee advising that the hearing has been completed, and the Committee would like approval of the hew Regulations drawn up by the Committee. It was agreed to wait until a full Board is present at the next meeting on August 19, 1970, The Town Counsel advised that the contract with R. J. Gamma Construction Company on the) - alterations to the Police section of the Town Hall would be signed tomorrow morning at 9:30 A.M. Letter received from the Town Treasurer advising that a tax title lien in the amount of $2,786,78 is held by the Town on property of John M. and Mary a, Musturado, North Main Street, Copy of the Land Court's foreclosure decree has been received and the Notice of Disposal is being recorded. This property now becomes a tax possession of the Town. Letter received from the Planning Board with attached copy of the contract executed ' between the Planning Board and the Massachusetts Department of Community Affairs,The contract is for the purpose of updating the Mansfield Comprehensive Plan under a grant received from H.U.D. As recommended by the Planning Board, upon a motion by Selectmen Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to appoint the following to the Citizens' Advisory Committee; Paul Boyden; Lyman Avery; Shierino Amici and Oscar Lindner, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to accept with tegret Christy Vose's letter of withdrawal as a member of the Citizens', Advisory Committee, Application received from Louise Conrad for a permit to sell used articles, etc, at 625 East Street under the name of Mark and Gary, Mrs, Conrad to be advised to get in touch with the Board of Appeals to see if a Variance is necessary in this location for this type of license, - 3 Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant a one day beer license to the Tri County Beagle Club, off School Street for Sunday, August 9, with the stipulation that there will be no sale of beer until after 12 noon, The Town Clerk submitted a list of Election Officials to be approved by the Board, and after discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to accept the list as read, with possible re- visions tomorrow morning: Carl F. Tartaglia Carlton N. Davis Joseph F. Devlin Joseph F. Corliss Doris T. Cinelli Genevieve M. Garland Warden Marie;p.Houghton Deputy Warden Laura M. Chapman Clerk Doris W. Briggs Deputy Clerk Ethel D. Paine Inspector Mary J. D'Afile it Fiorina Marcheselli Inspector n Deputy Inspector n � u n I Clarence A. Leonard, 29 Shields Street drawn as juror for Superior Court for the September sitting, The Town Manager discussed with the Board a proposal he had submitted to them with information regarding a portable sand screen plant, with regard to prices for rental of the equipment, etc. The price for the first year's rental would be $2,833,33, with a total cost over a three year period of $9,860,00. The cost to purchase the plant would be $8,500. He advised that monies for the rent, al for this year could come out of the sand and truck rental accounts, and knew that Town Meeting approval would be necessary to purchase the equipment. He cited the many advantages of having this plant, but after a discussion, and upon advice from the Town Counsel, upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to table the Town Managers proposal to rent the portable sand screen plant on the advice of the Town Counsel, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy ;it was voted to authorize the Town Manager to sign the sewer contract for the Oakland Street sewer job, The Town Manager reported that during the TV examination of the mains it was found that on Pleasant and Pratt Streets that there are broken pipes which have to be replaced in these sections, Selectman Main commended all the Departments that worked so conscientiously and cooperated so well after last Sunday's storm, There was a discussion regarding the sign at the corner of Copeland Drive, School and West Streets, directing people to Foxboro. Upon a motion by Se- lectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to send a letter to the Department of Public Works requesting that an appropriate sign be put up at this intersection directing people to Route 140, Joseph Chalifoux, Building Inspector reported to the Board the dangerous condi- tion of a wooden building on West Church Street, owned by Doren Realty Trust - 4 of Everett. He advised that he had informed Mr. Doren before that the windows should be boarded up, but nothing was done, and the storm Sunday made the building a dangerous problem. It should be demolished. He also advised that he had contacted and met with the owners this afternoon, and was requesting of the Board that immediate action should be taken to condemn the building. After discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted that the building be condemned. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to go into executive session. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. John Mitchell before the Board in executive regarding -the Imperial Paint Company completing the School Street overpass project. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to sign the Treasurer's Warrant, Error of omission George Bennett and William Blaikie of Mill Street were before the Board. They complained that a dog had been killed, there are many unleached dogs in the vicinity, and the road is traveled at too great a speed, The Board agreed to discuss the problems with the Dog Officer, and to check with the Police Chief regarding the speed problem,