HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-15-1969January 15, 1969
Meeting called for 700 P.M.
Members present: Selectmen Dustin, Woodlock, Kellam, and Saunders, and the
Town Manager.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectmen Saunders it was
voted to appoint Selectman Dustin Acting Chairman in the absence of Chairman
Zecher.
After a discussion regarding the two Treasurer's Warrants, upon a motion by
Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was to approve the December
31, 1968 Warrant in the amount of $176,896.58 subject to the Town Accountant's
certification that funds exist for payment of the bills; nine vouchers to be
returned to the Library for stamp certified by Librarian; one Licensing Com-
mission voucher questioned and Police Department bills for stamp and okay by
the Chief.
Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted
to approve the January 14, 1969 Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $263,228.42
subject to the above conditions.
The Board was advised that the Department of Public Welfare will be moving to
Attleboro on January 31, 1969, with satelite office to be maintained in Mans-
field on a part time basis to provide immediate service to new and continuing
clients.
The Board received notice of the next meeting of the Bristol County Selectmen's
Association meeting to be held on January 23, 1969 at the Town and Country
Restaurant in Freetown. A vote regarding former Selectmen being able to become
life members will be taken up.
Selectman Saunders advised of the meeting Monday at the D.P.W. in Boston re-
garding Route 25 and the relocation of Route 140, and stated that when Commiss-
ioner_. Ribbs made his decision�%entioned four factors that helped him reach
his decision; Mansfield's fine preparation and united front at the hearing in
Norton; the editorial in the local newspaper, and the efforts of Senator Quinlan
and Representative O'Brien on the town's behalf. On his suggestion, the Board
agreed that letters should be sent to Senator Quinlan and Representative O'Brien
thanking them for their assistance.
Selectman Saunders moved that all stationery in the future be printed with
Mansfield-Home of New England's Largest Industrial Development , with the pro-
viso that the town check with Cabot, Cabot and Forbes first, but after a dis-
cussion, the motion was tabled for the present.
Selectman Saunders commended Selectman Dustin for his faithful service to the
town, and was joined by Selectmen Woodlock and Kellam also commending him.
Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to put a commendation in the Town Report for Selectman Dustin's long years of
service to the Town.
Selectman Dustin thanked the Board, and stated that he had tried to contribute
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to the Town and had enjoyed working with all the Selectmen through the
years,
The Board approved the advertisement for 145 trabsformers for the Light De-
partment at an approximate cost of $320000,
Allan Johnson withdrew his request made last week for the use of the Town
Hall'on January 21 for a meeting of newsboys, and upon a motion by Selectman
Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to accept the withdrawal for
use of the Town Hall on January 21, 1969,
Ed Proteau asked about paving the lot formerly used-by the Old Colony Railroad
off North Main Street, the site to be used for a parking lot, but he was ad-
vised by the Board that the Town does not own the land, and the matter is
still in the hands of the Town Counsel regarding the purchasing of this pro-
perty.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted
to go into executive session.
The regular meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
Clerk
Chairman