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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-22-1969January 22, 1969 Meeting called for 7:30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager, The first order of business was the organization of the Board, The Town Manager called for nominations for Chairman, Selectman Kellam stated that first he would like to congratulate and welcome the two new members to the Board, and second to thank Selectman Zecher for all his hard work as Chairman, and the work he did without compensation. He further stated that it was a policy to elect the senior member as Chairman. Tonight he advised that he was nominating a man who has been a fighter for efficiency . and good government;. fought for Chapter 90 projects and funds; put up'.at one man fight to put the light plant where it should be, and fought for efficient opera- tion of the sewer plant. Selectman Kellam then nominated Selectman Woodlock as Chairman of the Board which was seconded by Selectman Clemmey, Selectman Saunders moved that the nominations be closed which was seconded by Selectman Kellam, and it was a unanimous vote of the Board to appoint Selectman Woodlock Chairman, Selectman Zecher congratulated the new Chairman; congratulated and welcomed Se- lectmen Clemmey and Saunders to the Board, Selectman Woodlock thanked the Board for the nomination appointing him Chairman, welcomed the two new members to the Board and called for nominations for Clerk of the Board, Selectman Lecher nominated Selectman Clemmey which was seconded by Selectmam Kellam, and it was a unanimous vote of the Board to appoint Selectman Clemmey Clerk of the Board. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $18,658,06, The Board received a letter from Representative O'Brien regarding Medicaid and Welfare being taken from our local aid fund, advising that he would vote against raising any new taxes until there is a guarantee to restore this fund to the cities and towns, The Board and various department heads were invited to attend a meeting to explain the Electronic Data Processing in the water and real estate billing procedures. The meeting to held at the home of Mr, Gerald E. Riley in Cumberland Rhode Island on February 4,01 61.1969, The Board discussed the invitation and decided on February 6, and to invite the Board of Assessors, Town Treasurer and Town Manager to attend. Letter received from the Planning Board regarding a joint meeting with the Selectmen and Finance Committee to discuss the questionaire from the Department of Commerce regarding a Reconnaissance Report for Mansfield, The Board agreed to send a letter to the Planning Board advising they would attend a joint meet- ing, the date to be set for a Planning Board meeting night, The Board received a petition to amend the Zoning By-Law to rezone Residence "All in part and Agricultural in part to Industrial the land described on a plan entitled "Mansfield,Massachusetts, Layout Study" dated 11/26/68 by Cabot, Cabot and Forbes Company, on file in the Town Clerk's office, 1/22/69 2 Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to insert an article in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting, to be held within the Annual, regarding the requested Zoning change. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to grant a Weekday Music Machine license to Cindy's Doughnut Shop, 227 North Main Street. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to grant an Auctioneer's license to Leon C. Grant, 67 Creeden Street, William E. Sheehan, Jr, of Brown Avenue came before the Board to request a water main installation for Brown Avenue citing the fact that the distance would be 1,584 feet from the hydrant in front of the:,last home. He advised there were fourteen homes on the street. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to put an article in the Special Town Meeting for the installation of a water main on Brown Avenue, approximately 1,584 feet, more or less. The Town Mana ger stated that work should be done on the road before the water is put in, and the road should be widened. After a discussion it was agreed that the road should be brought up to rough, grade with town equipment with an oiled surface, an amount to be put in the budget to cover the work to be done. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to pay the Orthodox Congregational Church $50 for the use of the church vestry, plus janitorial services, on Election day. The Town Manager advised that he had checked with the D.P.W. regarding a decisior on the report about the bridges inspected, and he should have a written report in a week or ten days. The Town dump problem was discussed and if land is to bought, there should be an appraisal made, and money should be requested in articles for appraisals and acquisition of land. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted that the Board write a letter to Representative Walter OtBrien and Senator Quinlan expressing opposition to House Bill #1735; an Act establishing a minimum annual salary of $10,400 for all Police officers in Cities and Towns. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to write a letter of thanks to the Congregational Church for the use of the Church vestry for the Town Election. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9 :40 P.M.