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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-11-1970November 11, 1970 Meeting called at 7:32 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager, The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as distributed, The Chairman read the amount of the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $132,721,17, Selectman Zecher questioned voucher #3504 - Sundry Accounts - with reference to $661, charged to a Chapter 90 account, He did not think there was enough money in this account to pay this amount. After a dis- cussion, upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve the Warrant with the understanding that on voucher #3504 the amount of $661„ charged to Chapter 90, be charged to Highway Salaries instead, Letter read from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health advising that in response to a request made by Camp, Dresser & McKee, Consulting Engineer, the 'Department of Public Health has reviewed the report proposing the con- struction of a sewage treatment plant, and hereby approves it. This approval is required sorthat the report can go to H.U.D. Copy of letter written by the Town Counsel read which was sent to Joseph Chalifoux, Building Inspector regarding the building application of Robert L. Rizzo which is a three (3) family dwelling on Gilbert Street, The Town Counsel advised that this would be a multiple dwelling, and as such would fequire a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Another copy of a letter from the Town Counsel to the Planning Board was read regarding the Beverly Building Corp „ a subdivision, advising that according to the Zoning By -Law a permit is required for the transfer of gravel from land outside of the property, although contiguous to the subdivision, The Town Manager- presented to the Board a plan showing the proposed route for the water main from Witches Pond to West Street, and advised the next step in this program would be to receive from Whitman and Howard an estimated cost for the construction of the wells, right -of -way, mains, plus engineering costs, or any other necessary construction costs. These areas are necessary to construct this water main. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted unanimously to approve this'plan showing the proposed route for the water main from Witches Pond to West St, so that further information can be obtained regarding land, and the proposed well site. costs, The Town Manager also advised the Board on the breakdown on the cost of clean- ing the two wells in West Mansfield, still have a total cost of $4,000. This amount includes $960, per well, plus $160, extra per day for surging wells as directed by the Engineer. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to approve the above cost for cleaning the two wells in West Mansfield, 2 ( The Town Manager advised regarding the Dustin well site stating that retesting of the well site would be $4,500, and with the estimated engineer- ing cost of $1,100. This could be paid for out of the two accounts in the budget, Account #702_1 _ $2,908.45, and account #730_0 $2,591.55. Selectman Clemmey questioned if the wells turn out and test the same would the State approve if a charcoal filter is used. He would like an answer from the State to see if it can be done. Also the project should go out for bid. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to approve the work to be done at the Dustin well site, upon receipt or confirmation that if the test previously made is the same, would the State approve the site with the use of a charcoal filter to purify the water. Mrs. DeLutis and Mrs. Dee before the Board regarding a fund drive in behalf of the Mentally Retarded Children's Week, and requested the Board to proclaim the week of November 29 through December 5, 1970 as Mentally Retarded Children's Week in the town. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to proclaim the week of November 29 through December 5, 1970 as Mentally Re- tarded Children's week in the town. The Town Manager requested permission from the Board to dismantle and sell some old pumping equipment, etc., not used for many years, which is in a room at the Pumping Station as he would like to fix up this room for a meter room and for the storage of meters. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant permission for the Town Manager to make this room into a meter room. The Town Manager advised the Board regarding the bids received for printing the Town Report and Finance Committee report. Mansfield Press bid $3,307. and Professional Copy Center of Brockton bid $4,375. He advised that he was holding the bids for the Finance Committee report since one bid, and one did not. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to accept the low bid of the Mansfield Press for printing the annual Town Report. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman 7_echer it was voted to reject all bids on the Finance Committee report and to readvertise for bids. The Town Manager reported on the bids received for furnishing the town with salt for the coming year. Eastern Minerals, Inc., International Salt Co. and Chemical Corporation all bid same $16.00 per ton delivered to town. The Town Manager recommended the Eastern Minerals, Inc., the outstanding feature is that they gave us good service in the past. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to approve the award of the bid for salt to Eastern Minerals, Inc. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to insert an article in the Warrant for the annual Town Meeting to see if the Town will vote to establish a Recreation Commission of five members to be appointed by Board of Selectmen, said Recreation Commission to have all the duties, responsibilities and authority as provided by the General Laws, Chapter 45, Section 14. - 3 Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to insert an article in the Warrant for the annual Town Meeting to see if the town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint a five member Airport Commission to have the care, custody and management of the municipal airport under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 90, Section 51 D. Joseph Chalifoux reported to the Board that he had been in touch with an Attorney regarding the demolition of the property at 96 Charles Street, and expects to hear from him soon. Also, he reported that a demolition permit has been issued for the other house on Charles Street damaged by fire, Selectman Zecher questioned regarding the agreement to send the sweeper up to Maple Street every Friday, and advised this has not been done, The Town Manager advised that it would be there this coming Friday if it is working, since they have had troubles with the sweeper. He also stated that by next Wednesday's meeting he would like some sort of a report on the Chapter 90 Maintenance money, The Chairman reported that the Board met with the Planning Board Monday night, and had an interesting discussion regarding several subjects, one of them being the proposed relocation of Maple Street, Questioned the need of the proposed fence wiich would not benefit the residents. After a discussion it was agreed to have the residents of Maple Street at the Selectments meeting on Tuesday, November 24, 1970 at 8:30 P.M., and also a representative from the Planning Board, for an informal discussion regarding the relocation of Maple Street, The Chairman also brought up about activating the Building Code Committee, and suggested that maybe a couple of members be added to this committee, and have the committee come up with the Bocca Code or something similar applicable to Mansfield, the Town Planner to assist. The -B6aid will be host for the Bristol County Selectments Association meeting to be held on November 19, 1970 at Dariots Restaurant, W. Roger Bond, 107 Samoset Avenue drawn as a traverse juror for the Superior Court December sitting, The Town Counsel reported that Attorney Iddings had been in touch with him about the Ryan property, and is working out the details, and will have the article for the Town Meeting as soon as Attorney Iddings has completed the details. He also reported that he had received a letter from Francis X. Bellotti, Attorney for the Fire Department regarding the Department's intent to amend and modify the 1970 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to go into executive session to discuss two personnel matters. The regular meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. November 11, 1970 Executive session, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to require George Poor, member of the Board of Assessors, to write a letter to the Board of Selectmen requesting the Board through Town Counsel to rule on his conflict of doing work for the Municipal Light Plant expansion, Discussion with Leon Dean regarding a mobile home. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M.