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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-4-1970November 4, 1970 Executive Session Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to execute a confirmatory deed to Peter P. Saunders to the one dated November 6, 1968 subject to the payment of same, due in lieu of taxes for the year 1968, as provided by the General Laws Chapter 44, Section 63A, Selectman Saunders abstained from voting _(4 -0 vote), Discussion with Les Ferrier, Superintendent of the Light Department re- garding lighting for Cabot, Cabot and Forbes', Industrial Park, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted that the Town will pay up to the amount for normal wood pole construction and overhead conductors provided that at a future date this street will be accepted by the town as a public way; Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to require C.C. and F. to pay for the street lighting in the Industrial Park until the streets are accepted by the town. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted that the C.C. and F. Industrial Park shall have a type of construction that shall be approved by the Light Department Superintendent, It shall be on metal standards fed by underground conductors, and shall be consistent throughout the Industrial Park, The meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. November 4, 1970 Meeting called at 7:31 P.M. All Board, members present, The minutes of the last meeting were approved as distributed, The Chairman read the $833,040,13. Selectm; with the exception of amount of $433,33 and abstained from voting #3221, amount of the Treasurer's Warr; kn 7echet advised that he would approval for voucher #3221 for 0006her #3234 for J;H, Lynch & on voucher #3234, and with the 3,nt in the amount of approve the Warrant Machinery, Inc, in the Son, Selectman Main exception of voucher Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to approve the Warrant with two exceptions for voucher #3221, and one ex- ception for #3234 and one abstention, the balance of the Warrant unanimously approved. Letter read advising that the Citizens Advisory Committee will hold a hear- ing on November 12, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. in Room 227 of the Senior High School to discuss expansion guidelines in planning for Mansfield's future, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to appoint Richard Morse a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee as recommended by the Planning Board, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for $13,800, for Chapter 90 pro- jects on Gilbert, West and Plain Streets and Brown Avenue, subject to a future contract for the proposed projects. Copy of letter read from Town Counsel Grady written to Frederick T, Iddings, Jr, Attorney regarding the Daniel Ryan property on Pine Street regarding the exact premises to be conveyed to the Town so that an article can be put in the Warrant for the annual Town Meeting, Upon a motion by Selectmna Conroy, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant permission to the Seventh day Adventist Church of Foxboro to solicit from door to door during its Ingathering appeal from December 1 December 24, 1970 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Communication received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Community Affairs offering technical services to cities and towns, and a copy will be sent regarding the types of programs applicable to this community and its needs. Letter read fromCharles O'Connell, Secretary for Hoerner Waldorf Corporation expressing appreciation to the Board for the opportunity to review the construction and financing of the new plant in town, 2 Letter received from Ralph Seifert regarding his letter written to the Airport Commissioners regarding five steps that could be taken by the Commissioners to improve the Municipal Airport, He advised that none of these steps have been taken, and mentioned that he had followed for the past year the new Airport Advisory Canmitlee's actions only to note that there have been several.resignations. Suggested that the Airport Commissioners resign, and appoint a body directly responsible for the successful and proper oper- ation of the Municipal Airport, Selectman Clemmey advised that he had been to some of the meetings of the Airport Advisory Committee, and know that they are working to straighten out the aiport. When they get the layout of the airport done, they are waiting to do some final work with the people that are leasing the airport, Chairman Saunders questioned the Town Counsel regarding the Selectmen being the Airport Commissioners, which has been challenged, but was advised that in searching, he could find no legal reason why the Board can not do it. There is no conflict of interest between the two positions,and no legal challenge to it, The Chairman then asked if at some time the Board divested itself of this position, what the procedure would be, and the Town Counsel suggested that it could be a Town Meeting vote to have the Board appoint a committee. Communication received from the Alcoholic Beverages Commission regarding Club licenses, that is converting to another type of license, and also re- garding the sale of alcoholic beverages on Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to hold the Selectmen!s meeting on November 24, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. instead of the usual Wednesday night meeting because of Thanksgiving. Copy of letter read from the Planning Board written to Edward Ribbs, Com- missioner of Public Works regarding Route 25 and the proposed relocation of Route 140, stating in part there was too much land being taken for the inter- change for Route 140 and 25, and requires an access for School Street and an interchange, an additional access at the Industrial Park, and traffic lights should be installed at each intersection along the proposed Route 140, Communication read from the Board of Appeals, which is to be published in the paper, regarding a change in the Zgning By-Law with reference to apartment complexes which would give the town more control concerning apartment units. Since the Planning Board submits articles regarding By-Law changes for Town Meeting vote by the people they would be the Board to consider the By_Law. The present law in effect was voted on at Town Meeting, but problems have arisen that indicate it should be changed, The Town Counsel advised that, lie would be pleased to meet with the Boards that are interested in this change, and if there are any amendments to the Zoning By-Law he would be glad to make proposals and put the changes into the form of articles. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, which was seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to agree with this communication from the Board 1 of Appeals, and to request the Planning Board to look into it,the Board to be willing to copperate, consideration to be given by the Planning Board as soon as possible, 3 Selectmen Conroy reported that Mr. DiMonte had requested that the Back Bay Brook be looked at since there was an odor coming from the brook. He also reported on the complaints regarding the house on Pleasant Street advising that this house is going to be renovated, and a building permit has been taken out. Regarding the two houses damaged by fire on Charles Street, the Building Inspector has checked and found that one has been purchased and will be demolished, The Building Inspector is checking to find out who owns the other house so that they can be notified of the con- dition of the property, The Cooper house and barn on Branch Street to be checked by the Building Inspector, Conley Eagan and Al Turinese met with the Board regarding approval of plans for their subdivision known as Brookside Estates, The Town Counsel had recommended that they should have a letter from a professional sanitary engineer in regard to percolation tests, and the Town Counsel produced a letter from Ralph Maloon advising of the tests made to date on some of the lots in the subdivision. After discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted, acting as the Board of Health, to sign the plans for the Brookside Estates, and send a copy of the percola- tion tests to the Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Planning Board, Town Clerk and file copy, The Chairman reported a very productive meeting as Light Conmiissioners with the Superintendent last week. There were discussionson the municipal budget review, problems of expansion and rate of expansion, several policies and personnel matters with regard to growth. There is likelihood of rates action, up or down or stable, since the town buys from other utilities, The Chairman advised that the Town Manager had drawn up a traffic pattern to relieve the traffic and parking problems on a portion of North Main Street Which was submitted to M.A.P. group for suggestions or approval. The plan was voted down, but M.A.P. group is interested, and will come up with another plan, Selectman Zecher advised regarding unpaid taxes stating that approximately 17% of the tax money remains uncollected, and at least 200 have paid only partial payments on their taxes and thought it was a serious condition. In view of this, and the tax rate increase this year everyone should try to keep the tax rate down this year. Suggested that letters be sent to all department heads, committees, boards, etc advising them to keep their bud- gets down as much as possible. After further discussion, uponua motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to send letters to department heads, etc, requesting everyone to cut their budgets as much as possible this year, Selectman Zecher also spoke about the perambulation of the bounds with the town of Norton last week advising that the whole Board should get in on this. He advised that according to law, there should be ten days notice regarding the perambulation of bounds with other towns and at least two Selectmen should perambulate, and a record made and should be given to the Town Clerk, 4 _ Mrs, Jellinek questioned Mr. Ferrier about 'security lights at Memorial Park, and he will check. Advised there is one light by the bandstand, and one at the far side of the park. Will come up with a recommendation, Arthur Terenzi spoke about the color and odor of the Back Bay brook which was discussed, and also Spoke about the condition of Mill Street, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to go into executive session with Mr, Ferrier, The regular meeting adjourned at 9 :07 P.M.