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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-16-1970"L- September 16, 1970 Meeting called at 7:35 P.M. Members present: Selectmen Saunders, Clemmey, Conroy and Main, and the Town Manager, The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as distributed, The Chairman read the amount of the Treasurers Warrant. in the amount of $189,210,15, Selectman Main questioned regarding voucher #2788 for Walsh Construction Company as to whether or not sufficient money was available since the appropriation was not as much as this amount, The Town Manager advised that money had been received from Ryan & Elliott, and applied to this account which gives sufficient money to pay the bill. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve the Treasurerts Warrant in the amount of $189,210,15, The Clerk read a letter of resignation from Oscar Lindner, Chairman of the Finance Committee, The letter stated that he intends to take out papers for candidacy for election as Selectman. Due to the Town Charter he must first resign as a member of the Finance Committee, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to accept Mr, Lindner's resignation with regret, and to send him a letter of appreciation for his services while a member of the Finance Committee, Letter read from Anna Prohodsky, secretary of the Recreation Committee regard- ing the conditions at Memorial Park, The Town budget included $600, to reseal the tennis courts, and to date this has not been done. The courts are not in good condition, and should be fixed this year. The letter mentioned better police protection at Memorial Park and school property; the condition of the football field; chain across the entrance to park should be replaced, damage to the press box, clubhouses, fences, etc. Also, the practice area has not been developed in back of the football bleachers, The Town Manager discussed with the Board the damage done at the park by vandals over the weekend, and advised that he did not believe there was enough money to repair all the damage, Selectman Main suggested getting in touch with the insurance company, and (find out what it would cost to insure something like this_ Town Manager to check and see if there is any insurance, and he suggested that we will have to hire a man for the park in the future who would have control of schedules of use for the park. There was further discussion about fencing the park in, and repairs to be made there. Notice received from the Department of Public Works regarding a hearing on State layout for Foxboro, Mansfield, Norton, Taunton, Raynham and Bridgewater. A public hearing will be held in the Watson Fine Arts Center of Wheaton College in Norton on Wednesday, October 21, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. for all interested persons interested in the construction of Route 25, This hearing is to be a design hearing. The notice further stated the dates and places of showing of the plans, and the plans will be in the Town Hall Thursday, October 15 and Monday October 19, 1970 from 2:00 to 9:00 P.M. 2 Notice received from the Bristol County Selectmen's Association regarding the annual Association's ladies' night to be held Thursday evenine, September 24, 1970 at White's Restaurant in Westport. The notice requested that each town bring one gift to be used for a raffle to raise money to help defray expenses. Letter received from Senator John F. Parker, with attached clippings, relating to the new Bristol County Courthouse which was veteod by Governor Sargent this past week. He expressed his appreciation for the Board's support regard_ int the Court House from the point of view of its cost, and also that it would be moved from the central location in the city of Taunton. Mansfield's share over a twenty year period would be $406,050,95. A hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. on the applications of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for the installation of gas mains on two streets. There were no bo_ jections and upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to approve the installation of 2" steel gas mains on Darby Drive from the end of the main on Darby Road, and on Lawndale Road to the inter- section with Darby Drive from the end of the main on Lawndale Road to the intersection of Darby Drive, Decisions received from the Board of Appeals read, Variances were granted to ,James S. Magri, Carl B. Kane and Paul and Rosemarie Boyden, Request for a Variance by Karl Clemmey was denied. Application received from Lucy J. Anagnos of 336 Maple Street to erect an overhanging sign at 181 North Main Street for the Bargain Fair Thrift Shop, The application was referred to the Building Inspector, The Board approved two requests for transfer from the Reserve Fund; $200, for the Ambulance Department for gas and oil for the necessary expenses for the balance of the year, and $250, for the Ambulance Department for laundry and ambulance services, The Town Manager discussed another transfer for money for insuring the new ambulance. There is a question regarding the amount at this time, since it depends upon whether or not the present ambulance plates are transferred, and a new registration is obtained, The Board approved, Letter read,addressed to the Town Manager, from B. G. Johnson submitting his resignations from both the Industrial Development Commission and the Industrial Development Financing Authority, The resignations to both appointments is because he has accepted a position in Columbia, Maryland, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to send a letter to Mr; Johnsdn::aocepting with tegret his resignation from the Industrial Development Financing Authority, and expressing the Board's appre- ciation for his services. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to appoint Eugene R. Farrell, Jr, 220 South Main Street a member of the Industrial Development Financing Authority to fill the unexpired term of Elvin Johnson, MIM The Town Manager requested permission of the Board to rent a portable sand screening plant. This would be payable every two weeks - September 17_ to October 1, $800,; October 1 to October 15, $800,; October 15 to October 29, $800, and October 29 to November 12, $433,33, making a total of $2,833,33 for the entire rental for a 12 month period. He advised there was money in the Sand Account in the amount of $2,000, and the $833,33 could be taken from the Truck Rental Account, There is a great need for sand for the Oakland, Creedon, and County Street sewer jobs. We can screen enough in two weeks to pay for the rental on this machine. After this, we would stockpile material that we need for any type of street construction, Selectman Main stated that he could not go along with the rental idea, should not get tied up with an agreement like this. Should wait until Town Meeting, The Town Counsel advised that any future payments would be contingent or up to action taken at Town Meeting, If the article was defeated at Town Meeting the owner would permit the town to keep the apparatus until September 1971, If there is .favorable action at the 1971 town meeting, it can be rented for another year, the same for 1972, and the town having rented it would own it, The Town Counsel advised that the town should get something in writing from the owner as rental for the year stating that we still would have the use of the machine until the following September in case it is defeated at Town Meeting, A discussion followed regarding the pros and cons of the rental and upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to rent the portable sand screening plant paying for it in four installments, 3 -1 vote, Selectman Main opposed, Annette Shaw before the Board representing the Mansfield Civic Association re- garding the Ryan property left to the town. She read a prepared statement out= lining what the association has done regarding this property with the idea of making it into a recreational area. It had been determined that first per- manent boundary markers should be installed for the protection of the Town and of the abuttors. The estimated cost of these markers would be $420, as 14 corners must be marked at $30,each, The Directors of the Civic Association request that an article be inserted in the next Town Meeting requesting money be appropriated for these boundary markers, and that a sum of $200, be appro- priated to erect a stone engraved with the name of the donor, and the purpose of the gift, and to help develop the recreational area, Mrs. Shaw requested the Board's support, and the aid of the Town Counsel to properly word the article, The Chairman expressed appreciation to the Civic Association for its interest and time spent on this project. It was agreeable to the Board that the Town Counsel draw up an article for the next Town Meeting, The Town Manager advised that he had attended the hearing held in Taunton today for Chapter 90 Mainenance money for next year, The Board discussed the Faria Brothers, Inc, Elmwood Park plans submitted to them as the Board of Health. After a discussion it was agreed that a sanitary Engineer was required to take percolation tests of every lot at the cost of the developer, The Board was invited by the Library Trustees to attend open house at the newly renovated Young Adult room upstairs in the library on September 27, from 2:00 to 5;00 P.M. Letter received from Mrs, Doris HiFghes, 106 Charles Street concerning an old burned house on 79 Charles Street which was burned about two years ago. The letter suggested that the house should be burned down since it is a disgrace to the street. She also mentioned the old Shields Foundry building which is another eyesore, new The Chairman advised that the Board should set a date for resolving the /sewer Regulations, and it was agreed to put it on the agenda for next week. The following week the new dump Regulations to be discussed. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to go into executive session at 9:10 P.M.