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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-12-19692/12/69 Meeting called for 7t30 P,M, All members present, and the Town Manager, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $311,326,17, with the understanding that Voucher #295 for the Town Counsel be held out pending verification of procedures on how to handle legal and court fees. Letter received from the Department of Public Works in answer to the Town's inquiry regarding the Route 106 underpass, The letter advised that it was impossible to estimate the cost of repairing the underpass as requested. Re- garding the maintenance, the letter quoted from an agreement made in 1954 between the Commonwealth of Mass, D,P,W „ Town of Mansfield and the New York, New Haven Railroad, which stated in part that the town would be solely responsible for the roadway surface, curbing, sidewalk surface and surface drainage for both underpasses at Chauncy Street and North Main Street, The Chairman read a letter from Mrs, Marie Willis, Secretary of the Library Trustees recommending that the Board reappoint Mrs, Ruth Booth and Dr, Richard J. Sheehan Library Trustees when their terms expire this month. No appointments were made however, as the Board usually waits until after Town Meeting to make appointments and reappointments, The Chairman read a letter received from H. Lincoln Paine, former Town Clerk and Accountant, stating his objection to a repetition of last years conditions which forced the postponement of the Annual Town Meeting, He cited the Charter and the By-Laws are being broken, and suggested,in part, that the budget could be based on the previous year with increases made in the Reserve Fund for adjust- ments as necessary at Town Meeting, Letter received from Civil Defense with bulletin on General Laws, the Town Manager to send to the local Civil Defense Director, Letter read from the Town Manager and Superintendent of the Light Department advising that the present rates for electric space heating does not include service to commercial or industrial establishments. A draft of a proposed rates for commercial and industrial establishments was attached, The Town Manager ad- vised that the entire rate structure should be reviewed soon. After a discussion upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to put the proposed commercial and industrial rate into effect, subject to further study and evaluation, and possible review of all rates, Selectman Zecher did not vote. The Town Manager and Supt, of the Light Department reported on the storm trouble on the electric system, and commended the lines crews for their work. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to take the application of Norman Lefevre, d /b /a Allied Auto Parts, 249 North Main Street for an overhanging sign under consideration until the Town Manager checks regarding the elevation of the sign above the sidewalk, ( Letter received from the Department of Public Works advising the load limit of the Mill and Plain Street bridges should be limited not to exceed seven (7) tons, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to post the Mill and Plain Street bridges for a load limit of not over seven tons in accordance with the recommended survey made by the D.P.W. The Town Manager to check with the D.P.W. regarding rules for posting bridges, 2/12/69 - 2 - The Board received the final Estimate #15 in the amount of $17,919,45 from Bart Bratko Corporation,plus engineering services in the amount of $275.40 from Haley and Ward. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to table the requests for payment until after final inspection of the sewer plant. The Town Manager advised the Board that on the recommendation of the Conservation Commission he was going to appoint Walter Nelson a member of the Commission. He also advised that the Commission would like to have Associate members. The name of John Cananzy was suggested. The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Booth, Chairman of the Library Trustees, requesting that the Library be given permission to take over Memorial Hall as part of the Library to use as a study and reading room. Upon a motion by Se- lectman Saunders, seconded by S electman Zecher it was voted to grant permission for the use of Memorial Hall for Library purposes, subject to clearance by the Town Counsel. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted that the Town plow the parking lot:.at the railroad station for the commuters. The Board unanimously commended the Highway Department,Light Department and the Town Manager for their work during the recent snowstorm. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to authorize the Town Manager to hire a loader to finish cleaning snow at the airport, and charge to Airport Maintenance, and to hire whatever help necessary. for clearing the rest of the town. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to write letters; toyh:etown : "s Legislative Representative and Senator, and to the Governor calling for greater efforts in economy on the State level. The Board agreed to meet Monday, February 17, 1969 at 7 :30 P.M. to go over the budget. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to appoint Fernand Bedard, Marshal for the patriotic holiday ceremonies for the coming year. Word was received from Representative Walter O'Brien that House Bill #464 re- questing the State to take over repair and maintenance of the Route 106 under- pass is scheduled for a hearing at 11 :00 A.M. on February 18, 1969 at the State House, Room 423. The Chairman brought up the subject of the official family of the town meeting to become better acquainted, and express their views before Town Meeting. The Board to come up with some ideas for next week regarding this meeting. Mrs. Jellenek questioned why the West Street bridge was not included in the survey of bridges as requested. A discussion took place. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M.