HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-2-1970SELECTMEN'S MINUTES
September 2, 1970 .
All. present.
Meeting cal.l.ed to order at 7:30 PA4.
Hearing wi.l.l, be held for the New England Tel.ephone Co. for an application
for a .License for a 750 gallon tank for the storage of fuel.
Minutes from the previous meeting were corrected to read °60 feet
instead of $60.00.
Selectman Zecher asked why a voucher had been paid for the purchase of
a motor for the rol.l.er as it was over $ }15000 and should have been a bi-d
items as stated in the Town By -Laws. Di-scussion was held by the Board.
Aiotion by Selectman Main seconded by Selectman C1_emmey to raise the
bidding limit from $1,000 to $2,000, four i_n favors one opposed.
Selectman Zecher asked that voucher number 261.4. for Starl.ine Corp.
be held from the warrant. Motion by Selectman 'Main; to accept the
warrant in the amount of $79,685-70 mi.nus $25187.66 (voucher 2614 )
vote was unanimous.
Letter was received from the Finance Committee advising the Board they
had voted to approve the sale of land next to Cabot, Cabot, and Forbes,
as requested by Town Counsel.
Letter was received from the Planning Board advi.si.ng the Board that
Town Planner Chad Maurer was now work..ng on a full. time basis.
Notice was received from the Al.cohol.i.c Beverage Commission regarding
the sale of Alcohol. on Labor Day.
Letter was received from the Southeastern Region regarding a study of
the Ten Mile River and asking the Board to submit three names to work
on the study from the Board of Selectman Pl.anni_ng Board and Conservation
Commission.
Memo was received from the Department of Pnbl.i.c Works regarding Chapter 90
construction, on sections of Gi.lbcrt and West Streets for the amount of
$13,800. Selectman Saunders advised the Board that more money is available
but it would , u
to the Towing approximate] -Y $1 %, 000
oud have to for a
,
program. Discussion was held. Motion by Selectman Zecher not t6 change
the agreement,l.eave with the understanding priority be given to Chapter 90
on Gilbert and a portion of West Street and Pl.a.n Street, amended by
Selectman Clemm ey, providing there i.s no greater need in Town when the
erork is started., seconded by Selectman Conroy, /vote was unanimous.
Heari.ng was
cal_l.ed to order at
8:00 PM on
the application of Brockton
Taunton Gas
Company to install.
4„1.60 feet
of 6 inch gas main from
Mi_1.1 Street
to Essex Street.
Motion by Selectman
Conroy, seconded by
Selectman Zecher to grant the
appl-ication,
vote was unanimous.
Hearing was called to order at 8 :1'5 on the application the New England
Telephone Company to install, one pole on West Street. Motion by
j Selectman Zecher seconded by Selectman Main to grant the appl.icati.on5
vote was unanimous.
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Letter was received from Supt. of Schools Lyman Avery requesting that
the Board certify the eligibility of the School Board Members for
indemnification expense or damage in the settlement of any claims not
to exceed ($100,000. Town Counsel Grady advised the Board that other
Boards should he considered in this also as it would not cost the Town
any money. Town Counsel will discuss this again with Board.
Selectman Saunders asked if anyone was present for or against the
application of Harold Bishop for a trailer park. No one was present.
Notice was received from the Department of Natural. Resources regarding
the relocation of Hodges Brook.
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Commission advising the
Board to issue fourteen annual licenses and three package store licenses.
Request for a character reference was received from Robert W. Martin for
a certificate of incorporation for Adrene Corporation. Motion by
Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman 'Lecher to send a letter of
recommendation, vote was unanimous.
Notice of hearing was received from the Department of Public [Yorks
regarding Public Roads and that Chapter 90 work would be discussed.
Letter was received from the Town of Granby asking support of opposition
to further legislative taxation of Towns.
Motion by Selectman Conroy seconded. by Selectman Main to grant an applica-
tion for a beer and wine license to Tri. County Beagle for September WOO
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vote was unanimous.
Selectman Main advised the Board that Mrs. Versola of Angell. Street has
requested her street be put on the list. for road improvements.
He also advised the Board he had received complaints on rubbish pickup
He asked that the Board have Supt. Ted Robinson come and discuss with
Board what Town has to do to improve co"di.tions.
Selectman Zecher advised the Board he had received an,inquiiy about s.Igns
on property and asked if political signs were legal. Discussion was held.
Motion by Selectman Zecher seconded by Selectman Clemmey thattemporary signs-
be permitted within property providing they are of a reasonable size
and of ordinary content and they be removed immediately following election'
vote was unanimous.
Mr. Zaffini. from Maple Street met with the Board on the relocation of Maple
Street. He asked why something had not been done about the dust and dirt
on the street and told the Board Horner Waldorf had been working late.
Motion by Selectman Clemmey seconded by Selectman Zecher to instruct the
Building Tnspector to go up on a weekly inspection or more if necessary
to see them and tell them no more blasting; after 5:00 PM and to clean up
the ,streets and do whatever else is necessary to make livable conditions
after working hours, vote was unanimous. Discussion was also held on
the cost of the relocation of Maple Street.
Selectman Zecher advised the Board that North Attleboro is planning to
have a sanitary landfill _ operation next to Mansfield's Water Supply.
Discussion was held by the Board. Letters Will be sent to the Attleboro
Board. of Health opposing the action unless the State Department of Public
°3m
Health
says
it will not
affect our wells.
Letters will also be .sent
to the
State
Department
of Public Health
and Whitgariland:Howard"
asking
them
to check the
matter.
Discussion was held on sewer assessments. Motion by Selectman Cl.ewmey
seconded by Selectman Conroy that Mr. Cutil.lo only be assessed for the
proper amount bordering Hillside Terrace and Robi.nhil.l Road, vote was
unanimous,
Selectman Saunders advised the Board he had received a complaint on a
house on Old School. Street about septic tank and rats. Building
Inspector wi.l.l be advised.
So%ntman'Saunders advised the Board that Harry Cook, Chairman of the
Board of Appeals has submitted a request to the Finance Committee for an
additional. ,x$SOO for extra advertising. Board initialed Transfer Request.
Selectman Clemmey commended Bruce Wood for all the work he has been
doing on the Mapl.e Park Recreation Area,
Motion by Selectman Conroy seconded by Selectman 7.echer to adjourn,
vote was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 9:4$ PM,