HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-26-1969February 26, 1969
Meeting called for 7:30 P.M.
Members present: Selectmen Woodlock, Kellam, Clemmey and Saunders, and the
Town Manager,
Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $96,994,27.
Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to grant permission to the Mansfield Youth Center Inc, to use the Town Hall
for dances on Saturday, March 8, 1969 and Saturday, April 12, 1969 from 8:00
to 11 :00 P.M., with the usual provisions regarding Police coverage, and janitor
services,
The Chairman read a letter from Edward J. Toone, from Manufacturers National
Bank of Bristol County regarding the bankts proposal for the electronic data
processing of real estate tax billing and water billing for the Town,
Real Estate Tax Billing:
1, The conversion of the present system to the computer will be a one-time
cost of $1,500. This price is based on 3,000 tax bills. (3,000 bills at
50�.)
2, The annual charge for the preparation of tax bills will be $750, (3,000
bills at 250)
3, All changes to the original conversion data will be at 251� per change,
Water Billing:
1, The conversion of the present water billing system to the computer will
cost $700. This is based on 2800 water bills, (2,800 bills at 250)
2, The annual charge for preparing the water bills will be $1,400, based
on 2,800 water bills and the present system of billing, which is twice
a year, (5,600 water bills at 250).
After a discussion the Board agreed that figures should be compiled regarding
the present system, machine billing and the computer systems -for comparative
cgst$.
Communication received from the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association advising
of a joint meeting by the Association and the Association of Town Finance Com-
mittees, and other invited officials who might wish to attend. This meeting
will be a special state-wide town meeting on the "tax crisis" at the Stoughton
High School on Saturday, March 15, 1969, from 2 :00 to 5:00 P.M.
The Town Manager to check with the Police Chief regarding letter received from
the Department of Public Works advising that under Chapter 519 of the Acts of
1967 that municipalities may be reimbursed up to 75% for the installation of
traffic signal devices,The letter advised that high accident locations in the
community should be reviewed , and that municipalities should take advantage of
this program,
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The Chairman read a letter from the Department of Public Works, Division of
Waterways, advising of the annual Rivers and Harbours hearing on March 27, 1969
at 10 :00 A.M. at 100 Nashua Street, The letter advised that projects for which
petitions were filed prior to 1968 will not be further considered unless they
are resubmitted at the 1969 meeting,
The Chairman read another letter from John J. Cullen, Jr, of Sharon regarding
his complaint last week with regard to snow removal at the Airport, advising
that a result of action taken by the Town Manager he advised that the best snow
removal job he<' had seen since flying from the Airport was performed.
A letter, directed to the Board, was read by the Chairmaq from Warren A. Reed
registering complaints about the snow removal operations during the two major
snowstorms.
The Town Manager received a letter from Leonard Plasse, 3 Morse Court requesting
that this street be accepted by the Town. After a disdussio:nppon a motion by
Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to request the
Planning Board to make a list of the unaccepted streetsin Town, and the problems
connected with the streets.
The Chairman approved the minutes of the previous meeting as submitted.
Mr. McDonald inquired about the status of his application for a Package Store
License for the sale of wine and malt beverages. The Chairman advised that the
Board would discuss the matter further in executive session.
Mr. Cananzey of Mill Street, present at the meeting, spoke in favor of granting
the license.
Another application for a Package Store License for the sale of wine and malt
beverages, submitted by George Glaiel of North Attleboro, at a location at the
corner of Plain Street and Oakridge Avenue was taken under advisement, since only
one license of this type is available.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted
to go into executive session with the Fire Chief.
The regular meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
In executive session it was a unanimous vote of the Board, four members present
and one vote by proxy, not to grant the Package Store License for the sale of
wine and malt beverages requested by Thomas McDonald, d /b /a/ the East Mansfield
Variety Store, 945 Exist Street.