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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-29-1969January 29, 1969 Meeting called for 7:30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $82,114,73. Notification was received from the Department of Public Utilities regarding in_ vestigation by the Department relative to the adequacy of public service by the Carlstrom Bus lines, a hearing to be held on Thursday, February 6, 1969 at 10 :30 A. in Grafton. Communication received from the Commonwealth of Mass. Group Insurance Commission calling the Boards attention to the acceptance of Section 11B of Chapter 323 relative to the town extending contributory group hospital, surgical and medical insurance, to support the Medicaiie program, to persons retired from the service of the Town prior to December 1, 1960, Fifty percent of the premium would be paid by the Town, The Town to do this would have to put the question before the voters on the ballot of the Town Election, The Massachusetts Selectmenfs Association advised that a new national association had been formed called the National Association of Towns and Township officials with which the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association is now affiliated. Letter received from the D.P.U. regarding an amendment to the Statute regarding damage to underground utility pipes. A representative of the Gas Company will set up a method of coordinating the town's construction programs to minimize future incidents. Notice received from the Southeastern;Regional Planning and Economic Development District regarding a meeting with representatives from Foxboro, Norton and Mans- field regarding Sewage Disposal in the Rumford River, The meeting will be held in Mansfield on Friday, February 7, 1969 at 7 :30 P.M. in the Town Hall, the meet- ing to be in closed session. Notice received of a meeting of the Transportation Co_Ordinating Committee to be held at 1000 County Street in Taunton on February 3, 1969 at 8:00 P.M. Notice to be forwarded to Leon W, Dean, the Board's representative at this Committee's meetings, Letter received from the Planning Board requesting that two articles be put in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting, within theAnnual, for $5,000 for Engineer- ing Services for the Planning Board and $10,000 for engaging a Planning Consultant to update the Town's Comprehensiave plan for the proposed West Mansfield Indus- trial Park. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to table the requests until after a meeting with the Planning Board, The Planning Board also requested that a letter be sent to Joseph Cronin, Departmeni of Public Works requesting that a traffic survey and a recommendation for the handling of traffic control be made at the intersection of Routes 106 and 140. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to write a letter to Joseph Cronin regarding the survey as requested by the Planning Board, 1/29/69 2 - Upon a..motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant permission to the Seventh -day Adventist Churches to conduct a tag day in Mansfield on May 2, 1969, The Chairman read a letter from Mrs, Arthur Morrison requesting that as of this date, January 29, 1969, she wished to be relieved of the responsibilities of Office Manager of the Light Department, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to discuss the matter in executive session, The Chairman read a letter from Priscilla A. Carlson expressing her thanks for the money she received for her services as Acting Town Manager, A letter was received from the Town Counsel regarding the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company land taking advising that he had received a letter from Mr. W,R,Bottomley of the Real Estate Department, who stated that everything was practically settled before the Pennsylvania Railroad Company took over the assets of the New Haven Railroad, He thought there should not be any cause for concern about the terms previously negotiated, but that it might be some time before the matter is cleared, The Board received a notice of a petition filed by the Doren Realty Company for assessment of damages for land taken by the Town for the electric light substation, which will be heard in Superior Court, Taunton the first Monday of March. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to insert two articles in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting, within the Annual, which were received from the Town Clerk; one for a Zoning change regarding Multiple dwellings, and one for a Zoning change of lot dimensions in Residence A. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to grant a renewal license for automatic amusement devices to Sam Holland's Hobby Land, 183 North Main Street, The Town Manager told the Board that he was disappointed to learn today that the Town does not comply under the Civil Defense program to go to a Civil Defense depot and buy necessary items that might be for sale at a minimum cost because of reports and regulations the Town has not complied with in order to participate. He advised that he had checked with the Civil Defense Director, William Cunningham, and the necessary details were almost completed to be presented to the Director -0i Civil Defense,so that the Town will be eligible for this type of participation, The Town Manager requested an opinion from the Board regarding inserting an article for a land fill dump, or an incinerator type program, of if the voters want a study made, A State Engineer advised me we should make a proper study, and the Planning Board will make a land use study, The Town Manager reported that he had received a request from a Branch Street resident to fix the road. Advised that if the edge of the road was graded and cut back the street would drain faster and help the situation. Suggested cutting trees on this street and others so the roads could be widened a little. Permission received from the Board to cut the trees, The Town Manager advised that he had received a letter from the Director ofoAccount; in regard to the Town's request for a loan, letter on file, which in part stated that approval from the Emergency Finance Board should have been received before any monies received were expended. He told the Board he had written a letter to the Emergency Finance Board requesting approval, 1/29/69 3 George Wojtkiewiz appeared before the Board regarding assurance that an article would be placed in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to vote on the relocation of the dump, The Chairman advised him that there would be an article in the Warrant. A lengthy discussion followed regarding what has been done regarding the problem, Selectman Zecher advised that he thought it should be determined whether to buy land, have an appropriation for equip- ment and extra labor. Should look for land as the Town cannot afford an incinerator, find acreage and start on sanitary land fill. We should go ahead and get some appraised values, and have an article for the Town Meeting, Leo Parente of West Street appeared before the Board and advised the Board that he understood the Route 25 plan had been changed, and that West Street would be closed because of the new proposed development, The Chairman advised that there had been no changes made in the plan from Route 495, and that public hearings would be held by the State regarding the final plans, Mr. Parente also discussed the drainage problem with regard to his property, and the Town Manager advised that Hodges Brook was being cleaned from the School Street end, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 10225 P.M.