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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-23-1970December 23, 1970 Meeting called at 7:32 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. The Chairman advised that there Were only a few bills on the Treasurerts Warrant, but the payroll figures were not ready to be added, since all payrolls had to be done by hand because of the fire. He asked if there was any opposition to signing the Warrant, the payroll amounts to be added. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it Was a unanimous vote to sign the Warrant. Chairman Saunders expressed appreciation to Larry Lyons, and the Attleboro Trust Company for inviting the Board to meet at the Bank Monday morning for an emer- gency meeting, and for tonight for the Selectmen"s meeting. Question of other temporary quarters being ready for next week, if not, theBoard will meet at the Bank one more week. Letter received from the Board of Selectmen in North Easton enclosing two copies of the report on the perambulation of the bounds With the Mansfield Board on December 5, 1970, copies to be signed, if approved, and returned to North Easton. Mutual adjoining bounds, with the exception of a bound on Mill Street which needs resetting. Harold E. Washburn Associates of Attleboro called regarding the loss of the Town Hall, advising that if the town is seeking the services of an architectural firm, the firm being located in the immediate vicinity, they would be glad to meet with the Board to state their qualifications. Also the following architects called; Design Associates of North Attlebor, Thomas McMullan of Wellesley, John Grimaldi of Attleboro, and Spectre Systems. John T Ytihits: also offerred assistance. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was unani- mously voted to approve a character reference for Martha Klenk and Virginia Kalvin for a Certificate of Incorporation to provide skilled nursing care to individuals families, etc. under the name of Health Agency, Inc. to be located in Attleboro. wealth Communication received from the Commor/ of Massachusetts Bristol County Commiss- ioners advising that the town's share of the total amount for the District, which is $931,000. would be 8.4 %, or $78,204. for 1971. , Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to approve the following renewal licenses: Live Entertainment Phillips Welch Post #3264 Dario's Famous Chicken House Willowdatl:e Golf Course Cristoforo Columbo Lodge Music Machine - Weekdays Only Mansfield House, Inc. Regent Cafe, Inc. Dario's Famous Chicken House Orchestra and vocalist only u n u It n It if it n it It if - 2 - Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to approve a renewal license for a pin ball machine and pool table for the Mansfield House, Inc. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant renewal licenses for a pool table, weekdays only, to Regent Cafe, Inc. and Daggs Lounge, for 4 pin ball machines, weekdays only. Renewal - Common Victuallers' Mansfield House, Inc. Regent Cafe, Inc. Daggs Lounge Old Colony Diner Lena's Sub Shop Dariots Famous Chicken House Willowdale Golf Course Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant the above renewal licenses. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant < renewal Lodging House Licensosto Mansfield House, Inc. and James MacLaughlih Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant a renewal Class I license to Paul Mitrano, Inc, and Sid Forna Ford, Inc. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant renewal Class II licenses to Clemmey Motor Sales at Copeland Drive and 425 North Main Street. Unanimous, with Selectman Clemmey abstaining from voting- 4 -1 abstention. The Town Manager advised that Selectman Zecher came up to the office checking regarding building damage. Discussed who we might get to do the work. Tom Westcott will be here tomorrow morning to take a look at the building to see whether or not he can make an estimate. Has to be done to prove that we have x number of dollars of loss in the building. Required by insurance company to have this done. Walter Westcott, Sr. will be with his son to view the building. The Town Manager advised :about' getting a trailer box, which will be a vented insulated box and would be heated, to set up on the back of the building to move material we have in the vaults. Cannot put records into wooden building. Called State and was advised that there would be no problem with the trailer box. Rental would be $60. per month. Had offer of vault at the High School, but would have to travel back and forth. Cannot move Town Clerk or Treasurer until we have secured space for their records. Board approved securing vault. The Town Manager also advised that the State Fire Marshal had given his okay to remove the back part of the building which is dangerous. He stated that we had received fine cooperation from other towns who have called to offer help to the town. At the Chairman's request there will be a notice that we would be interviewing architects. Will get letters out as soon as possible. Selectman Zecher suggested that a notice : -• be sent (�o sex4t)to the architect that designed the Foxboro Town Hall - Williams and Paige, Associates of 875 Providence Highway, Dedham. - 3 - The Town Manager advised that there would be no delay in getting the money from the Insurance Company, but would have to go to Town Meeting to allow us to use this money to replace the equipment. Town Manager to check with Arthur McKinnon,regarding the proper procedure. Hearing held at 8:00 P.M. on the application of Hoerner Waldorf Corporation for the installation of 2 - 15,000 gallon underground tanks for the storage of fuel oil. Mr. Bonnyman spoke in favor advising that the tanks would be located in the southeastern section of the plant, and the fuel would be used to fire the boilers to generate steam. Selectman Clemmey advised that Elio Zaffi ri had called him and wiskedto'be recorded in favor. There were no ob- jections, and upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was unanimously voted to grant the permit. Robert Button, Civil Defense Director before the Board regarding putting the old ambulance back on the road. Some of the work would be done at the Southeastern Regional School. The total cost to repair the ambulance would be approximately $556. The school will do the work for nothing, and he felt the ambulance could be repaired economically, have money in the Civil Defense account which could be used. Members of the Board questioned the need for a second ambulance, and particularly questioned where the ambulance would be kept. After further discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to take the matter under advisement, and to give Mr. Button an answer within two weeks. Unanimous. Mr. Button also questioned about purchasing a pickup truck. The former Director had made a gentlemen's agreement with the town of Walpole to purchase the truck. ( The truck is in good condition, and ready to be delivered to the town. Could be used as a forestry piece and for fighting gasoline fires, etc. 1961 Jeep with 275 gallon water tank. Would like a foam inductor at a cost of $300. and about $150 for extra equipment, installation of radio, etc. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to take the matter under advisement, and give him an answer in two weeks. Mr. Button also advised that he was looking for a 2,000 gallon tank mounted on a truck. One available at Otis Air Force. Would be able to buy through Civil Defense. It would be going into fire service. Five members of the Planning Board and Town Planner Chad Maurer present at the meeting. Planning Board should be in on the planning of the new Town Hall. Mr. Maurer offered his services to help in any way he could. Selectman Zecher spoke about the troubles we have had with the payrolls. Ad- vised that there was a possibility of the bank taking over like they did before. He had talked with Dave Thibault. He could take over and loan a girl to help the Treasurer, and could get next week's payroll out by Wednesday or Thursday. The bank would take care of the W -2 forms also. The cost for 1970 would be $212. per month, and approximately $235. per month for 1971 which includes the schools too. Recommend that the Board give serious consideration to this and let him know tonight, and moved to initiate a contract with the Manufacturer's National Bank to take over the payrolls for the town for the remainder of the year, and also for next year. Mr. Thibault wanted a contract this time. After discussion, Selectman Zecher 's motion was amended, and the Board agreed to to make an agreement with the bank for the temporary use of their services for a determined time. Selectmen Zecher advised that Carl Annon took the Board through the Town Offices in Foxboro, and offered the services of the Selectmen if they could help in any way. The building is of a size suitable for our needs. Discussed a plan made by George Poor. Mr. Maurer talked to quite a few people about where the Town Hall should located, had four different locations suggested: construct another building on the present site; locate near center of town and along Copeland Drive. Feasibility of combining Police Station with the Town Hall. Discussed the size of the present site, parking facilities, etc. After fur- ther discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to rebuild on the present site, 'subject to the architect's contingencies. Will be interviewing architectural candidates - Harry Dean and Stuart for one. Selectmen Conroy commended the Town Manager for his work in trying to find a place to relocate the offices. Did a commendable job and deserves the appre- ciation of the Board for the fine job he did, which was seconded by Selectman Main and voted unanimously. The Chairman advised that the town owes a debt of gratitude to our Fire Depart- ment and for the services of other Fire Departments from surrounding towns. A letter of appreciation should be sent to the Departments thanking them for coming and staying until it was over; namely, Foxboro, Norton, North Attleboro, Easton, Plainville, Walpole and Attleboro. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted unanimously to send letters to the Chiefs of each department expressing the towh!s appreciation for their services. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to notify Camp, Dresser and McKee to proceed with all due haste on the design and specifications for the sewer plant so that it will allow us to proceed with the recommended additional items for the sewer plant. Upon a motion Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.