HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-2-19691/2/69
Meeting called for 7:30 P,M,
Members present: Earl P. Zecher, George F. Dustin, James M. Woodlock, Peter P.
Saunders, and the Town Manager,
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $32,778,90 with the exception
of Voucher $4263, in the amount of $26,73,.
The Board signed letters to be sent to Representative O'Brien and Senator Quinlan
expressing the Boards concern about money being spent on State Welfare programs,
particularly Medicaid,
The Town Manager advised the Board that he was able to change the date of the
meeting with Mr. Whitcomb from January 14 to January 13, 1969, the meeting to
be held in Boston at 10 :30 P.M.
Change of location for voting was discussed, The Town Manager to check further
regarding space in the Congregational Church, and whether or not permission could
be obtained to use the Church Hall,
Upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to
grant the following licenses to Armand J. Bouvier and R. Sibilia, d /b /a Armandts
Restaurant, 14 South Main Street: Sunday license, Food Service Establishment
and Common Victualler's Licenses,
Upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to
grant a renewal Common Victuallers License to Louis' Diner, ChaunGy Street Ext,
The Chairman read a notification from James Sullivan, Clerk of the Court in
Attleboro of a hearing at the Court House at 9:30 A.M. on Tuesday, February 4
regarding a claim by John Riccio, a former Town employee, for retroactive money
due him from January 1, 1968 to March 2, 1968, This suit may be settled without
appearance at Court by payment to the creditor, plus costs of $1,71, The Board
agreed to refer this matter to the Town Counsel,
The Board approved the Selectmen's statement written by the Chairman for inclusion
in the Town Report,
The Town Manager discussed with the Board the insurance bids received. Upon a
motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to
accept the bid of Don Currivan Insurance Agency for Workmens' Compensation and
auto Liability in the amount of $4,403,61, subject to any adjustments at a later
date when coverage includes new vehicles and trucks.
Upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to
accept the insurance bid submitted by the Herbert E. King Agency for Police, Fire
and Health Accident Insurance�in the amount of $1,731,70,
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Selectman Dustin read a letter from Richard Carney, Town Manager of
Shrewsbury advising that last year he had filed a bill to increase State
aid to those communities who constructed sewerage projects prior to 1966.
This bill was defeated last year, but he advised that he is filing another
bill which will increase the reimbursement rate to 40%. He requested the
Board's support of the bill he is going to file again this year for State
Aid for sewerage projects prior to 1966, The Town Manager to check further
regarding the bill to be submitted,
The Board discussed several artibles for a Special Town Meeting to be held
within the annual Meeting; designation of an Attorney as a representative
of the School Committee for bargaining with employee organizations; recommenda-
tion by the Recreation Committee for fencing at Memorial Park to protect the
property; utility building to be built at the Fisher Richardson House instead
of repairing the barn; street program; a new site for the town dump, and a
zoning change to accommodabe a business concern planning to come into town,
The Chairman advised that he had met with the real estate people and persons
concerned with the new industry development, and advised they would like to
meet with the town officials, and Wednesday, January 8, 1969 had been decided
upon as a date for this meeting, after a discussion, upon a motion by Select-
man Dustin, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to meet with this
group next Wednesday night at 8:00 P.M. for a discussion.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was
voted to open the Warrant for a special Town Meeting to be held within the
Annual Town Meeting,
George Wojtkiewiz appeared before the Board to inquire about the progress being
made in acquiring a new dump site.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Dustin it was voted
to hold the Selectmen's meeting next week on Tuesday, January 7, 1969 because
of the Wednesday night meeting scheduled for the new industrial development
meeting.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Dustin it was voted
to go into executive session.
The regular meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
In executive session the Board appointed Harris I. Akell a member of the Planning
Board to fill the unexpired term of Peter Saunders whose term expires in 1972,
and Albert Boldrigini to fill the unexpired term of James Kelly whose term ex-
pires in 1970a
Clerk Chairman