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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-7-1970........ ............ October 7, 1970 Meeting called at 7 :30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager, The minutes of the last meeting were accepted as distributed, The Chairman read the amount of the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $38,773,78. There were questions about the voucher for the payment of the ambulance, and a question regarding an Electric Department bill which in total went over $1,000. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $38,773,78, The Board received an invitation from the Boosters Club to attend a meeting on October 8, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. in the High School Activities Room, Letter received from the Southeastern Regional Planning and Eononmic Develop- ment District advising that because of the work program for the remainder of the year, it is necessary to advise that through the end of 1970 the District staff will be unable to accept additional requests for assistance to municipalities under the Municipal Advice Program, However, the work program for 1971 is being prepared, and it is necessary that we be notified within the next weeks of any problems, programs, or projects on which the town plans to request assistance in 1971. A work program could be arranged regarding specific requests, The Board set October 28, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. for a hearing on the applications of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company to disturb the surface of Chauncy Street from Central Street to Access Road B for the purpose of installing apprroximately 2,9001 of 12 11 welded steel gas main from Central St, to Access Road B In- dustrial Park, and on Access Road B from Chauncy Street to Industrial Park approximately 5,0001 of gas main from Chauncy St, to Industrial Park, The Clerk read a list of five suggested By-Law Amendments in the Police Regu- lations to be reviewed by the Chief and Town Manager for insertion in?the Town Warrant, Notice received from the Department of Public Works advising approval has been granted as of December 31, 1969 for maintenance of Chapter 90 roads under con- tract No, 25208, the engineer having reported that the work called for by said contract has been completed, The Board signed a character reference for Daniel Edward Connors of 97 Otis Street for a State application for a license to peddle, d /b /a catering business. Letter received from Frances Schmitz, d /b /a Fran's Flower Shop requesting that a yellow line be painted in front of the back door at the new location of the Shop at 206 North Main Street, This door is'used as a loading area, and the door comes out onto High Street, There are no parking restrictions on High Street except for a short space across the street. Usually in the morning when they arrive at the shop all available parking space has been used, and therefore we cannot get near the door for loading or unloading, 1 - z - Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant the request of Frans Flower Shop for restricted parking for a loading area at the rear door of the Flower Shop on High Street, Letters received from the Planning Board regarding Town Counsel opinions; one regarding the Zoning By -taw as it pertains to single or multiple dwellings,' Also an opinion to determine whether or not the Planning Board should hold a public hearing on road construction for William D+Anolofots subdivision, Some of the streets in the subdivision have been done according to the plan originally approved by the Planning Board, Half of the streets have been constructed, and he intends to continue to complete the streets which are not in accordance with the plan. He has stopped work, and an opinion from the Town Counsel is requested regarding the necessity of a public hearing. Notice received from the Planning Board regarding a hearing to be held on October 19, 1970 at 8':00 P.M. regarding the application of Alfred Turinese and Conley Eagan to subdivide a parcel of land to be known as Brookside Estates on film Street, The Town Manager advised the Board of the bids received for the materials for Brown Avenue and Hillside Avenue water projects. After a discussion, upon the recommendation of the Town Manager, upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to award the bid to George A. Caldwell Ga, in the amounts of $6,148,75 for Brown Avenue, and $5,645,50 for Lakeview Avenue The Town Manager advised the Board that excavation had started on Creedon St, for the sewer installation; the street is being cut out on County Street, and Oakland Street should be oiled Thursday or Friday, Selectman Zecher brought up the subject of the flooding conditions in the Canoe River, and John Cananzey advised the Board of what had been done, and of his concern regarding the complex apartments to be built on Stearns Avenue, and the effect they would have on the drainage in that area. At the time the engineering firm was conducting the survey it was stated that there were serious problems in the area which contains a high water table. The water table will be raised by any subdivision or complex that goes up. Everything from Franklin Street goes east and south and drains off through the Canoe River, The Canoe River should be dredged out completely before these apart- ments are built, The Engineer who did the survey previously did state that before any further developments are started there should be a hydraulic study made, Mr. Cananzey suggested that the Board send a letter to the Planning Board requesting the Board to hold off :any, approval until the completion of the hudraulic study, Chairman Saunders suggested that the Town Planner be asked to see what can be done, Selectman Main brought up the problem on West Cottage Street, People are not aware it is a street. Signs should be put up designating West Cottage Street, and a One Way sign should be put up, i 3 by The Route 106 underpass was also brought up /Selectman Main, and it was agreed that the Town Manager would send a letter to Walter O'Brien re- questing his assistance regarding the project, The Board discussed the renovations being made to the Police area of the Town Hall praising the work done, and discussed making plans for further renovations to the rest of the building as soon as possible as money allows, The Town Counsel presnted the Board with copies of the revised proposed Board of Health Regulations, and advised that he had presented the En- vironmental Health Committee with copies, The Town Counsel advised of the proper procedures of advertising, etc., and after a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman 7,echer, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve the new Regulations, and take the necessary action for approval of the Board of Health Regulations, The Board will attend a hearing at Wheaton College at 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 21, 1970 on the proposed construction of Route 25, Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to hold the Selectmen's meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. Mrs, Margot Jellinek with a suggestion, regarding vandalism at Memorial Park, She suggested that the town put in security lights, particularly in the dark spots so that you could see when someone is in there, The Town Manager advised that tie did not think there was sufficient money in the Light Dept, budget to do this, but he would check with the Supt, of the Light Dept, to see how much it would cost for such a project, The Board thanked Mrs. Jellinak for her suggestion. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M.