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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-16-1970December 16, 1970 Meeting called at 7:30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. The minutes of the previous meeting accepted as distributed. The Chairman read the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $123,364.09. Selectman Main questioned a voucher for clothing for the Fire Department as to whether or not the town was getting the best possible price, and was ad- vised the town received a special price for both Fire and Police uniforms. He also questioned voucher #386= for equipment for the Police Department, and was advised the bill was for part of the original order. He also requested a breakdown of the original contract, plus extra work and the equipment for next week. Voucher #3885 was also questioned regarding a bill for hydrants from George A. Caldwell. The Town Manager advised these hydrants were part of the equipment that went out for bid. Selectman Clemmey questioned voucher #3861 from the Assessors for an appraisal regarding the Brockton Taunton Gas Company in the amount of $1,500. Would like a bill of Attorney White's appraisal fee, and requested that voucher be held out until the bill is submitted. Also questioned voucher #3870 for Fire Depart- ment dues for the New England M.S.A. and stated the town should not be paying dues for members of the bargaining committee. After further discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to approve the Warrant with the exception of vouchers #3861 and #3870 which will be held for checking for reasons mentioned above. Letter read from William Butt regarding installing 5" transite sewer line from the manhole at Creedon Street under the sidewalk along Henry Street to his property line to connect his property to the sewer. This line will be install- ed at no expense to the town. It was suggested at Town Meeting that the line be run. After discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Se- lectman Zecher it was voted to grant permission to Mr. Butt to install this sewer line. Selectman Clemmey also informed Mr. Butt that when the sewer main does run by his house he will have to pay the sewer betterment tax. Letter received from Merckens Chocolate Company summarizing the Company's actions regarding the sewerage disposal problems. Copy to be sent to Bob Marini and re- quest comments on this report. Letter received from the Planning Board advising that they were in the process of prbpazind:By -Law amendments for articles in the Town Meeting Warrant. To check with Town Counsel regarding proposed amendments going on the Warrant. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to insert an article in the Warrant to appropriate funds for a new culvert on East Street in the vicinity of the Flint farm. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to insert three articles submitted by the Building Code Committee in the Warrant. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to insert an article in the Warrant to acquire land on Pratt Street, Parcel 17 on the Assessors' Map #30 for a Housing Project for the Elderly. IWAM Notice received from the Department of Natural Resources regarding the town's liability to appropriate $1,200. for insect pest control and $2,000. for Dutch Elm Disease control. Any money spent in excess of this amount will be reim- bursed. Check into this regarding the removal of trees. Copy of letter from the Town Counsel addressed to the Planning Board read in regard to public way subdivision streets advising they should be approved by both the Selectman and the Planning Board. Another letter received from the Town Counsel which was sent to the Planning Board regarding decisions of the Board of Appeals. The Court has ruled that the time limit in which the Board must act is discretionary and not mandatory. ajj��plication of Hearing held at 8:00 P.M.on /DJr. and Mrs. Frank Vaz,d /b /a Mansfield House, Inc., for an all alcoholic liquor license. This hearing is necessary because of change of ownership of the property. The applicants were not present, and Mrs. Jellinek advised that she would like to question on a few things. Objected that no one is here to answer questions. Louis Baldini spoke in favor of the transfer of property stating that Lindo Galanti sold his business to Mr. Vaz and conditions will be the same and thought license should be granted. Linc Holske spoke regarding licenses given out on the basis of population, and possibility of other eating establishments wanting to come into this town considering locating near Route 95. After discussion, upon a motion by Select- man Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to approve the all alcoholic restaurant license for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vaz, d /b /a Mansfield House, Inc. Unanimous vote. Hearing on application of American Legion, Post 198, Robert H. Payden, Commander for an all alcoholic license for 150 Fruit Street. This is an existing license, but a new Manager for 1971. Gilbert Stewart, past Commander spoke in favor, and advised the outgoing Manager is associated with the Police Department, and it is not proper for him to stay on as Manager. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve the all alcoholic license for the American Legion. Hearing on application for change of Manager for Gloria Colombo Lodge. I. Louis Baldini advised that he was the new Manager. Former Manager moved out of town. Had two applications in, one for a Club License which the Lodge now has, and one for an all alcoholic restaurant license. Prefer the all alcoholic license, and A.B.C. wants to change Club licensesinto restaurant licenses. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted that the all alcoholic restaurant license be approved for Gloria Colombo Lodge. Unanimous. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant the following renewal licenses; Selectman Zecher abstained from voting on O.C.S., Inc. license: All Alcoholic Restaurant Daggs Lounge Willowda�le Golf Course Regent Cafe Antonio Lomberto, d /b /a Dario's Famous Chicken House - 3 - All Alcoholic Package Store_ Carbonetti's Market Catalano's of Mansfield, Inc. Cuneots, Inc. All Alcoholic Club License Veterans of Foreign Wars Package Goods -Wine and Malt Beer Antonio Melchiorri -IGA Store, . O.C.S., Inc. Connors Store, Inc. Frank P. DelPreto of Rockland before the Board to discuss the town's possibility of having an outside contractor pick up the rubbish in town. He has been in the business of both garbage and rubbish pickup for many years. He stated there would be certain requirements that the people would have to live up to. He advised that he had new equipment and gave an estimated price of $45,385. which includes insurance, 100% bond and a three year contract- could not do it for a year at this price. Selectmen and their wives received an invitation from the Mansfield Fire Fight- ers to attend its 80th annual ball at the Lakeview Ballroom on Saturday, Janu- ary 9, 1971 at 8:00 P.M. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to insert an article submitted by the Planning Board to amend the Zoning By -Law from agricultural to industrial the southerly side of West Street west of South Walnut Street, land of Mansfield Trust. Unanimous. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy,seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to insert.an article in the Warrant, submitted by the Planning Board, proposing the sale at auction of land owned by the town bounded by Chauncy Street on the south and on the west by Crocker Street, Assessors' map #79. Unanimous. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to in- sert an article in the Warrant for an amendment change, submitted by the Plan- ning Board, for that portion of Mansfield residence A to Industrial on the northerly side of Chauncy Street and the westerly side of Copeland Drive. Unanimous. Petition submitted by the Mansfield Civic Association for an article to be inserted in the Warrant instructing the Selectmen to give the Association a list of promissary notes of the Town of Mansfield. By petition.. To check with Town Counsel regarding this article. Discussion with the Fire Chief regarding retroactive pay for Firemen, back to the first of the year. The Chief advised that he ran out of money in late September in one payroll account, but there is sufficient money in another account, or line item, wiihin the salary account to take care of the retro- active pay.; Members of the Board were of the opinion a transfer should have been requested, but the Chief did not agree in that money was in the salary account. After a lengthy discussion, it was agreed that the Chief and Town Manager would get together on the retroactive pay figures. The appointment of Robert Bellavance as a Call Fireman was discussed. The Chairman advised the Chief that the Board had adopted Personnel Regulations regarding nepotism, but the Chief did not agree that the appointment was contrary to the personnel policyy and questioned the legality of the rule. Thought his son was being discriminated against. Selectman Zecher spoke about the Committee that drew up the Policy, that it was thought that all departments should be treated the same, the main reason the rules were drawn up was to assist in labor relations, and not aimed at the Fire Department. The Chief advised the person involved is a Call Fireman, makes $370. a year, the Department needs Call Fireman and he is doing a good job. The Chairman spoke about the sewer connection for Hoerner Waldorf. Talked to Camp, Dresser and McKee regarding State approval, and how far the''town has to go to get this. Plans for improvements to be made to the sewer plant will be submitted to the annual Town Meeting for approval. The Board tabled the application for a permit for the underground storage of 5,000 gallons of gas and 10,000 gallons of diesel oil submitted by James P. Smith and Co.,1170,Tremont Street for a landscape business. The Board set a hearing date of December 30, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. on this application. Herbert Stearns, Chairman of the Board of Registrars, advised the Board that the Registrars had received] objections to the candidacy of a Selectman and a hearing is to be held by the Registrars on Friday, December 18, 1970 at 7:30 PM. Selectman Zecher brought up the subject of drainage on Edgewood Street, He had received another complaint about this problem. Selectman Conroy advised that Standard Metals was going to change their grading,'but no plans had been sub- ( mitted. After a discussion it was agreed to put an article in the warrant for an appropriation to install this drain. Selectman Zecher questioned about an inventory of all capital equipment. Also questioned about a trailer at the dump for the caretaker. The Town Manager ad- vised this was obtained by swapping a discarded truck that had been wrecked; the frame was bent and it was stripped of all parts. Could not put it on any other chassis. Any capital equipment would be auctioned off. The Town Manager advised of the bids received for printing the annual Finance Comnitteets Report. Mansfield Press bid was $1,390.50, and Professional Copy Center of Brockton was $39.75 per page, or $1,272. After discussion upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to approve the Mansfield Press bid of $1,390.50. 3 in favor - Selectman Conroy opposed and Selectman Clemmey present, but not voting. John Kaleta, 450 East Street drawn as juror for Superior Criminal Court, New Bedford the first Monday of February. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Benson, 38 Pleasant Street before the Board regarding their property. Mrs. Benson advised the Board that they had started converting property to apartments. She advised of the improvements they had made and the money in- vested. The Building Inspector stopped and advised them that a variance was nec- e,ssr y from the Board of Appeals to convert this property into apartments. Mrs. Benson stated that she was advised when she bought the property she could make ten apartments by the owner and agent. The Building Inspector stopped work. She has put in for a variance last October and was advised a decision must be made by the Planning Board. Property has been surveyed and she has all the necessary in- formation requested for the Board of Appeals to hold a hearing, but she is still waiting to hear from the Board of Appeals. After further discussion, she was ad- - 5 - wised to apply again to the Board of Appeals, and the Board will write to the Board of Appeals requesting its cooperation regarding setting a hearing date. Mrs. Benson also advised the Board there was no street sign for Pleasant St. Town Manager to check streets without signs. Karl Clemmey ppoke regarding the Board of Appeals. Had an application for a variance on South Main Street, but had never received a decision from that Board, but had received a bill for a hearing notice in the amount of $14. which he will not pay until he has been officially notified by that Board of its decision. Karl Clemmey also brought up the question of the fees for the applications: for Class II Garage licenses. He has one for 425 North Main Street and one on Copeland Drive. Did not think that he should pay the same price for both places, since 425 No. Main Street was his place of business, and Copeland Drive was for just storage of insurance cars. He was ad�)ised that the rates for all licenses were increased a few years ago. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectan Main it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M.