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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-9-1970December 9, 1970 Meeting was called to order by Selectman Conroy at 7:35 P.M. Selectman Clemmey nominated Selectman Conroy as Acting Chairman in the absence of Chairman Saunders,which was seconded by Selectman Main and voted unani- mously, Selectman Zecher and the Town Manager were also in attendance, Selectman Clemmey made a motion to accept the minutes of the December 2 meet- ing, Selectman Main seconded the motion; all other members voted in favor of this motion, The Treasurer's Warrant was $116,064,43. Sizeable items included school expense at $19,081,71 and school salaries at $62,510,26. Motion for approval was made by Selectman Zecher and seconded by Selectman Main; all other members voted in favor of the motion, Selectman Clemmey read a letter from the D.P.H. regarding budget proposals for solid waste disposal and sanitary land fill, Selectman Clemmey stated that the letter would be forwarded to the Finance Committee, In another letter from the D.P.H. it was stated that the incinerators present- ly being sold on the market for home use did not have the Department's approval, and that the public should be made aware of this. A letter from the Department of Corporations and Taxation stated that the Town Treasurer should be bonded at an amount not less than $76,900, Town Manager Camp stated that the Treasurer is presently bonded at $50 _ 55,000, The 1971 bond for Town Clerk is to be set at an amount not less than $1,500, James Grady, Town Counsel stated that the Board may appoint someone else other than the Town Manager to head up the Municipal Light Department (General Laws, Chapter 164, Section 56), Person to head up the department would be under the jurisdiction of the Selectman or a municipal Lighting Board _ providing such a Board was in operation, Previous Selectmen had appointed the Town Manager as the department head, Town Counsel Grady stated that the decision to change this procedure was up to the Selectmen, Selectman Zecher stated that it would be best to wait until after the January election to make any change, Selectman Zecher also commented on Mr. Gradyts fine performance as Town Counsel, Town Manager Camp stated that he is waiting for a written description of the Dan Ryan property which is designated as a gift to the Town of Mansfield, Selectman Conroy stated that he would like to have a definite plan and de- scription of this property before taking possession. Letter from the D.P.W. stated that the 1970 construction bids involving State Aid should be included in the town records. Letter of resignation was received from John Rotella, a member of the Housing Authority for over 20 years; term expires in January 1973, Selectman Conroy motioned that a letter of appreciation should be sent to Mr, Rotella, Se- lectman Main seconded the motion; all other members were in favor. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to fill the unexpired term in the January (1971) Election, i £ I l f December 9, 1970 Meeting was called to order by Selectman Conroy at 7:35 P.M. Selectman Clemmey nominated Selectman Conroy as Acting Chairman in the absence of Chairman Saunders,which was seconded by Selectman Main and voted unani- mously, Selectman Zecher and the Town Manager were also in attendance, Selectman Clemmey made a motion to accept the minutes of the December 2 meet- ing, Selectman Main seconded the motion; all other members voted in favor of this motion, The Treasurer's Warrant was $116,064,43. Sizeable items included school expense at $19,081,71 and school salaries at $62,510,26. Motion for approval was made by Selectman Zecher and seconded by Selectman Main; all other members voted in favor of the motion, Selectman Clemmey read a letter from the D.P.H. regarding budget proposals for solid waste disposal and sanitary land fill, Selectman Clemmey stated that the letter would be forwarded to the Finance Committee, In another letter from the D.P.H. it was stated that the incinerators present- ly being sold on the market for home use did not have the Department's approval, and that the public should be made aware of this. A letter from the Department of Corporations and Taxation stated that the Town Treasurer should be bonded at an amount not less than $76,900, Town Manager Camp stated that the Treasurer is presently bonded at $50 _ 55,000, The 1971 bond for Town Clerk is to be set at an amount not less than $1,500, James Grady, Town Counsel stated that the Board may appoint someone else other than the Town Manager to head up the Municipal Light Department (General Laws, Chapter 164, Section 56), Person to head up the department would be under the jurisdiction of the Selectman or a municipal Lighting Board _ providing such a Board was in operation, Previous Selectmen had appointed the Town Manager as the department head, Town Counsel Grady stated that the decision to change this procedure was up to the Selectmen, Selectman Zecher stated that it would be best to wait until after the January election to make any change, Selectman Zecher also commented on Mr. Gradyts fine performance as Town Counsel, Town Manager Camp stated that he is waiting for a written description of the Dan Ryan property which is designated as a gift to the Town of Mansfield, Selectman Conroy stated that he would like to have a definite plan and de- scription of this property before taking possession. Letter from the D.P.W. stated that the 1970 construction bids involving State Aid should be included in the town records. Letter of resignation was received from John Rotella, a member of the Housing Authority for over 20 years; term expires in January 1973, Selectman Conroy motioned that a letter of appreciation should be sent to Mr, Rotella, Se- lectman Main seconded the motion; all other members were in favor. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to fill the unexpired term in the January (1971) Election, 2 Katherine Stanley, former Social Worker for the Town, sent a letter to the Board requesting a character reference approval, Selectman Zecher vouched for Mrs. Stanley; all other members were in favor. Motion was made by Selectman Clemmey and seconded by Selectman Zecher to trans- fer $81,00 from the Reserve Fund for surety bond; payments, and to transfer $96,40 to complete payment of computerized payrolls. All members voted in favor. Petitions for articles in the SVarrant for the Town Meeting are as follows: Revision for Zoning By-Laws and Map for changing property in the Henry/ Creeden Street area from Residence A to a Business B. To sell property at 250 Mansfield Avenue to William Enos formally owned by B. R. Motor Sales, Inc, (Registry of Deeds, Book, 1284, Page 322), This property was taken by the Town in 1962 for non payment of taxes for the sum of $1 2,47 (Treasurer's Deed, Book 1416, Page 66), To install 1,700 feet of water mains on School Street area by-pass. Selectman 7echer. stated that a contractor is planning construction of several homes in this area, Selectman Zecher also made a motion to name the School Street by -pass "New Elm ", The motion was seconded by Selectman Main and all others were in favor. Application was received from Hoerner Waldorf to store thirty thousand gallons of oil underground (consisting of (2) fifteen thousand gallon tanks. Hearing for this application request was set for December 23 at 8 :00 P.M. by unanimous vote of the Board of Selectmen. Application was received from J. P. Smith of Norwood for permission to install an underground gasoline tank with a capacity of five thousand gallons and another for diesel fuel with a capacity of ten thousand gallons at 170 Tremont Street, This application was tabled for further investigation and consideration when questioned by Selectman Zecher, Selectman Conroy set December 16, 1970 for further discussion on this matter, Class I second hand auto license applications were submitted for renewal by the following: Vicino Buick _ 2 Chauncy Street Vickery Motors - 515 South Main Street Old Colony Motors - 77 West Street Selectman Clemmey made a motion to approve these applications which was second- ed by Selectman Main; all were in favor, Regent Cafe, North Main Street submitted license renewal applications for Sunday Public Entertainment (T,V „ juke box and pool table). Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey and seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve subject licenses, Class II Used Car License applications, both renewals, were submitted by the following: Dane Street Garage - 11 Dane Street Webb Auto Sales - Mansfield Street Selectman Clemmey made a motion to approve these which was seconded by Selectman Main, and voted by the Board of Selectmen, 3 s Selectmen agreed to have further testing on the Bustin well having received a letter from Whitman & Howard Engineering firm stating that installation of charcoal purifying filters would eliminate pesticides and meet with the State approval for operation. According to Town Manager Camp, monies were available for this from the water development account ($5,965) and from the testing account $5 50 The Board agreed that if monies were available the testing would b� cdmpl�ted, Town Manager Camp stated that the piping of water from Witches Pond to West Street would run about $197,000, and that the D.P.H. must give approval of this site before any further action was taken. In addition, he stated that this matter should be acted on as soon as possible, Selectman Zecher asked how much money was obligated for the West Mansfield gravel test wells, Town Manager Camp stated that $4,000, was the amount; and he reminded the Board that there was money left over from Brown Avenue, Augustine Oliveira was scheduled to meet with Selectmen to discuss rubbish collection, but did not attend the meeting, Mr, Richard Wise and Mr, Charles Doten of the National Biscuit Company attend- ed the meeting to discuss water charges and sewage, Mr. Wise explained that the Company is planning to install a flow meter to measure sewage and to in- stall an automatic sampling device of permanent nature that will show types of sewage, The Company is also planning to install grease traps in its own lines- before sewage reaches the town's mains at street level. According to recent lab tests, Mr, Wise stated that the amount of phosphates entering the sewer is at the 5% level while household phosphates maintain a level of 30%. Mr, Doten and Mr. Wise stated that the Board would be kept informed of the Company's testing progress. Questions were directed to both representatives by Arthur Terenzi regarding the condition of the Back Bay Brook, Mr, Wise asked Mr. Terenzi to report to him on any unsatisfactory condition in the future so that it can be checked as to the source, Mr. Wise stated that he is hopeful of an eighty thousand to ninety thousand effluent daily as compared to the present one hundred and 160,000_gall:gnSThe Board agreed to follow up on water charges, and sewage to the Company as the company progressed with the antici- pated testing and changes, Selectman Conroy stated that in view of the fact that Mansfield would be in- volved in a multimillion dollar expansion plan, the Town would like to take care of the industries presently in operation. Both parties expressed com- plete cooperation, Selectman Main stated that he would like to have the results of testing already completed in the town records, Selectman Zecher reported on the Boardts meeting on December 5 with James Mullen, Arthur Tufts and Richard Kent of Easton to perambulate the t�oFrr�drzes of Mansfield and Easton, Selectman Zecher stated that boundaries #5 and 6 were in good condition. Mansfield group included Selectmen Conroy, Saunders, Zecher and Clemmey. Copy of the report is to be sent to Easton and Sharon. Further meetings to perambulate boundaries have been set up by Selectman Conroy for: January 9, 1971 at 9:00 A.M. Sharon and'Foxboro 10 :00 A,M,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Attleboros and Sharon Selectman Zecher will confer with Town Manager Camp on definite time schedules 4 upon notification to other towns. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to name Route 106 "Eastman Street" as Easton's section of this route had already been named the same, Selectman 'Zecher questioned the progress of repairs to the Town Hall, The Town Manager stated that the contractor has not completed the job as payment for past w work done has not been taken care of, However, Town Manager Camp expects work on the floors to begin on December 10, According to Town Manager Camp, the State Building Inspector did not approve the ceiling fixtures, and ordered the double-acting bolts on the rear doors be removed. This has been done according to Town Manager, Plans for open house are still in order for the end of December, Town Counsel James Grady suggested that specifications for contractors, use be drawn up and money promised by the Historical Society for the Fisher-Richardson storage house be collected before putting the job out for bid; Selectman Conroy made a note of this, Selectman Conroy announced that he would not be a candidate for reelection, Selectman Zecher drew the name of Albert Pasquariello, 10 Linden Street for Superior Court jury duty in January 1971, Allen Willis asked the Board for an explanation regarding the Board of Appeals' delay on a decision on his application for a permit to operate a gravel pit, Selectman Conroy referred the question to the Town Counsel, Town Counsel Grady stated that the Appeals Board is presently undergoing difficulties in regard to time and paper work; however, Counsel Grady being familiar with the case stated that a decision would be made in about a week, Arthur Terenzi asked the Board why a follow up file on programs already started is not kept. He stated that in the event of "change of command" this file could be referred to and these programs continued, Selectman Conroy and Se- lectman Zecher agreed that good programs should be carried out; however, a file cabinet did not seem necessary, Mrs. Jellinek asked the Board if they were aware of the 800 units being planned for in the Branch Street area, She stated that the builder: had won his case to build by default, The Board stated that they were not aware of any plans of this nature. Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. by Selectman Conroy, Executive session follow- ed. Y.