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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 8-19-1970August 19, 1970 Meeting called at 7;37 P.M. Members present: Selectmen Saunders, Clemmey, Zecher and Conroy, and the Town Manager, Selectman Main came later during the meeting, The Chairman asked for approval of the minutes of the previous meeting, and Selectman Zecher advised regarding an omission, and wished the minutes amended to include that George Bennett;,Mill Street and William Blaikie, 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. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to approve the minutes of the last meeting as amended above, The Chairman read the amount of the Treasurerts Warrant in the amount of $132,970,51, Selectman Zecher questioned voucher #2393 for Camp, Dresser and McKee in the amount of $9,000, since it had been determined that the sanitary reports for which this money is being paid have not been received. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant with the deletion of voucher #2393, making the approved Warrant $123,970,51, Letter received from Francis Gasson, a member of the Airport Advisory Committee advising that he was resigning from the Committee, The Selectmen were advised of the State Selectmen's meeting to be held on October 2, 3 and 4 at the MariotteHotel in Newton, The Board was advised by Joan Cutillo, Treasurer that she had received checks and cash totalling forty -five hundred dollars from Grossman Industries Pro- perties, Incorporated for land on Howe Street, sold at public auction. Also received was $122,92 in payment of a pro forma tax on the property, The Department of Public Works in Taunton advised that a copy of the request for the expenditure of Chapter 616 funds for Tremont Street has' -been forwarded tQ`" he D-;P,WI�in.- Bosson for processing. As recommended by the Planning Board, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to appoint Clifford Rideout, 1360 West Street a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee, The Clerk read a letter sent to the Town Manager from Attorney Covich repre- senting the Doren Realty Company , The letter advised that if the town would tear down and destroy the building, that Doren Realty would accept the townts offer of $5,200, for the land taken by eminent domain by the town for the light department, The Town Manager advised that the building had collapsed today, and after a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to accept the offer made by Attorney Covich, and- the town would take immediate action to destroy the remainder of the building, 2 The Town Counsel explained to the Board the figures arrived at for the purchase of land by Cabot, Cabot and Forbes, Mansfield Trust, for land on Chauncy and School Streets, as voted at Town Meeting. Price of the land for Parcel 1 $15,950, plus tax adjustment $435.65, total $16,385.65. Price of land for Parcel 2 $84,150, plus tax adjustment $2,298.46p total $86,448.46. Recording fees totalled $241.90, making a grant total of $103,076.01. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted that the Board of Selectmen execute the deed to Cabot, Cabot and Forbes, Mansfield Trust, subject to delivery by the Town Counsel to the Town Treasurer the amounts as indicated on the breakdown sheet as listed above. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to sign the deed for Grossman Industries Properties, Inc. The Board set a hearing date of September 2, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. on the applica- tion of the Brockton Taunton Gas Comapny for the installation of approximately 4,160feet of 611 steel main on Mill Street from the Norton Town line to Essex Street. on September 2, 1970 Another hearing was set for 8 :15 P.M. /on the application of the New.England Tel. and Tel. Company covering the placing of one :pole on West Street, joint ownership with.thb'. Light, Department. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant a Sunday license to Daggs Lounge for radio, T.V. and juke box. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to sign the Warrant for the State Primary, and to set the hours of voting from 12 :00 noon to 8 :00 P.M. on September 15, 1970 at the Congregational Church vestry. An application from Tri County Beagle Club, Incorporated for a four day beer license for September 5, 6, 7 and 8, 1970 was tabled until next week since there was no license in the folder. The Town Manager advised the Board of the bids received for furnishing the town with fuel oil and gasoline for the coming year. After discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to award both bids to the low bidder, Carl Oil Heat Company, at a cost of 140 per gallon.for'.• 42 fuel oil, and gasoline at a cost of .217 per gallon. The Town Manager advised that he had received a letter of resignation from James Ebbitt, Director of Civil Defense because of ill health. The Town Manager com- mended his efforts while Director, and it was agree9that a letter should be sent to him approving the programs he has started. The Town Manager talked to the Board about the condition of the steeple on the Town Hall advising that a quick repair job could be done, but after checking it, he advised that there was a lot of trim that should be replaced since some of the trim is rotten. He thought that a good job should be done, and that the people in town would like the steeple retained. The Board agreed, and after'a discussion, it was agreed that the Town Manager would secure an estimate of the cost for a first class job to be done on the steeple. 3 _ Harold Bishop before the Board regarding his application for a license for a mobile park, Mr. Bishop stated there was a need for a mobile trailer park in town for the elderly. It would but the cost of living expenses. The monthly rental would be approximately $70, and the park would have approxi- mately 40 mobile homes. After a discussion, the Board set a hearing date of September 2, 1970 at 8:30 P.M. on the application of Mr. Bishop for a mobile trailer park, Selectman Zecher questioned regarding rubbish collections. Thought there should be a more realistic schedule for the collections in various areas. He stated that he had no complaints about the people collecting the rubbish, The Town Manager stated that the rubbish pickups were heavier than usual since the suggested date of July 1 was set for burning. He would check with Ted regarding changing the schedules, The Board discussed the request of Doctor DeFrizio for damages in connection with having his lawn restored because of the new sidewalk put in by the Tele- phone Company. After discussion upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted that the town would not pay the claim of $85,00 submitted by Doctor DePrizio, The Town Manager advised regarding the infiltration study made regarding the sewer system. There were 15 -20 sump pumps and other drains discovered, and he stated that he was drafting a letter advising these people regarding the matter, and would give them 30 days to correct the situations, The Chairman advised that it had been voted to deny all sewer abatements, but that with the case of Mr. Lemieux on Church Street it had been agreed there was an adjustment to be made of 60 feet in his assessment, The Chairman also stated that he had received complaints regarding ,junk cars and unregistered motor vehicles in yards, The Building Inspector stated that he will contact persons having junk cars, The Building Inspector spoke to the Hoard regarding the letter sent to Doren Realty regarding the collapsed building on West Church Street, lie was ad- vised that the Board had voted earlier to accept Attorney Covichts offer that the town get rid of the building, and in turn, Doren Realty would accept the towns offer for the land taken by eminent domain for the Light Department, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to adjourn at 9:15 P.M.