Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-5-1969February 5, 1969 Meeting called for 7:30 P.M. Members present: Selectmen Zecher, Kellam, Saunders and Clemmey, and the Town Manager, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to appoint Selectman Saunders as Acting Chairman in the absence of Chairman Woodlock, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $38,588,92, subject to re- view of Vouchers #256, #251, #252, #253 and #249. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by SelectmanZecher it was voted to grant permission to the P.M. Evening Division of Women's Clubs to hold its annual Arts Festival, Saturday, June 7, with alternate date on Saturday, June 14, on the South Common from 8:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M., with permission to erect a sign on the Common prior to the Festival, and to have food concessions and a band concert. Decisions were read by the Acting Chairman regarding three decisions received from the Board of Appeals. Copies of decisions on file. Upon a motion by Selectman 'Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to grant a Sunday license to Thomas F. MacDonald, d /b /a East Mansfield Variety Store at 945 East Street, Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant a license for the sale of milk and cream to Thomas F. MacDonald, d /b /a East Mansfield Variety Store at 945 East Street, Application received from the East Mansfield Variety Store for a Packaage store License for the sale of wine and malt beverages. Upon a motion by Selectman K'4ilam,seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to hold a public hearing on February 19, 1969 at 8 :00 P.M. on the application. Letter received from Representative Walter O'Brien advising that he would vote in the best interest of the town regarding salary bills coming before the legislature this year. Bulletins were received from the Massachusetts Selectmen�s Association regard- ing bills filed by the Association. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to grant permission to the Mansfield Chapter of the American Red Cross to use the Town Hall on March 14, 1969 to sponsor a dance for the benefit of the Red Cross , (The Red Cross to pay for janitor services and Police) The Board signed the approval of the 1969 amounts of indemnity for the bonds of the Treasurer $60,500, Collector - $76,200, and Town Clerk - $1,500, 2/5/69 2 _ ( The Town Manager advised the Board of a letter received from the New England Power Company with a check for $4,689.47. The check represents the town's share with regard to the requested rate change which the Federal Power Com- mission approved as requested by the Town and other municipalities. The Town Manager advised that the Municipal Electric Association helped to make the rate reduction possible. The Board approved two articles recommended by the Town Manager with regard to the Fisher Richardson Housej 1. Transfer balance from the Fisher Richardson House Repair Account to a new account entitled Fisher Richardson New Construction and Repair account, and 2. Accept any or all donations to be applied to the Fisher Richardson House New Construction add Repair Account. The Town Manager presented a contract between the Planning Board and Ralph Maloon for surveying work to be done on bench marks, signed by Benoni Latham, Chairman of the Planning Board, and he advised that the Board should also sign the contract. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to sign the contract with Mr. Maloon for vertical controls as specified in the contract. The Board authorized the purchase of three transformersfrom General Electric, requested by Mr. Ferrier, to be'used'at.:Blanf? Chemical. The Town Manager advised the Board of the resignation of Robert Calhoun, a member of the Conservation Commission. The wording of other articles for the Special Town Meeting were discussed: Extend sewer main on County Street 240 feet, more or less, Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to transfer the unexpended water main installation accounts and Water Supply for East Mansfield account to a new Water Expansion Account. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to insert an article for $10,314 to pay Joseph Iacuzzi for installation and relocation of a water main on Franklin Street. (The Town Manager to check with the State D.P.W. also regarding Chapter 90 money available) Article for $5,000 for Planning Board for Engineering Services Article for $10,000 for Planning Board to engage Consultants to update the Town's Comprehensive Plan for the proposed West Mansfield Industrial Park. Article for chain link fence at Memorial Park, approximately 2,100 ft. in length. 2/5/69 3 - Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted t6 appropriate a sum of money to extend a water main on Brown Avenue. The Town Manager submitted three articles for approval regarding the town dump: 1. Town to authorize the Board of Selectmen to direct the Town Manager and any appointed or elected Committee to study and develop a Sanitary Land Fill Dump Program. 2. Authorize the Board of Selectmen to engage an appraiser, and if nec- essary take option on land for the purpose of a sanitary land fill area. 3. Appropriate a sum of money to purchase equipment and operate a sanitary land fill dump program. A discussion followed regarding the purchase of equipment and operation and whether or not it should be under the Capital Improvement Plan. Selectmen Zecher stated that the town should`,rahead with the Stearns Avenue site, and should have an article to cover equipment and extra manpower. Also one to cover appraiser's fee, and decide how much more land should be bought to build the area up to 100 acres. After further discussion, upon a motion by :Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to insert the first two of the proposed articles as submitted. 2_1 vote - Selectman Zecher opposed. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to approve article 3, and to have a breakdown to report from the floor at Town Meeting. 2_1 _ Selectman Zecher did not vote. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant permission to the Jaycees to use the Town Hall on::March 1, 1969 for a Battle of the Bands. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to go into executive session at 9:20 P14 M. to discuss salaries with Mr. Grady and members of the Fire Department. In open session the Board voted to insert an article in the Warrant regarding borrowing $39,000 and disbursing _6f_ government funds for the sewer plant project. Article authorizing the School Committee to designate an Attorney as a repre- sentative of the School Committee for the purpose of bargaining with employee organizations for school employees. Article regarding all costs of advertising for the required Public Hearing being paid by the petitioner or petitioners to the Town Treasurer not later than the date of the Public Hearing. Two zoning articles: one regarding Multiple Dwelling Complexes and one to adopt a new Residence AA under Residence A. Article to accept and disburse Federal Funds for a sewer treatment plant. The Board voted to close the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held within the Annual Meeting.