HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-25-1969March 25, 1969
Meeting called for 7:30 P.M.
Members present :James M.Woodlock „ D avid ,R,Clemmey;,Earl P., Zecher, and the
Town Manager,
The Treasurers Warrant was not approved since it was not complete, and two
vouchers were withheld for discussion in executive session.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted,
The Chairman read a note received from Mrs, Gilbert Wood, a member of the
Conservation Commission, thanking the Board and the Town Manager for the
opportunity to meet informally with other town officials at the Social
Meeting at Dariots.
Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted
to grant permission to the Brockton Taunton Gas Company to repair underground
structures at 60 Park Street,
Communication received from the town of Lunenburg requesting a copy of the
Town Zoning By-Laws, which was referred to the Planning Board,
The Board received a letter from the Department of Community Affairs regard-
ing a summer internship in municipal administration requesting the town to
cooperate in finding work in the town administration for interested college
students. The matter was referred to the Town Manager,
Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by :Selectman Clemmey it was voted
to table for another week the applications from Daggs Lounge for a Sunday
Public Entertainment License and a Sunday Dance License
The Chairman read the letter submitted by Selectman Kellam to be sent to
Senator Quinlan and other Senators and Representatives regarding suggestions
on the problems of Welfare and Medicaid. After a discussion, the Board agreed
that the letter should be redrafted in parts before approval, and should be
held until Monday for changes to be made.
Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted
to grant permission to the American Legion Auxiliary to conduct its annual
Poppy Drive May 19 through May 23, 1969.
The Town Manager read a memo from the Superintendent of the Light Department
regarding an obligation to buy 3_100 KVA 2300 V. transformers which were
borrowed from the Mass, Electric Co, which in turn will later be sold to the
City of Attleboro. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman
Zecher it was voted to approve this transaction regarding the transformers.
A group of people were present at the meeting regarding the complaint about
the Dog Officer to inquire what the Board had decided to do about the Dog
Officer, The Chairman advised the Board had'cdiscussed the matter quite
thoroughly, and were investigating the use of a tranquilizer gun foruee by
the Dog Officer, He advised that they have discussed the matter with Mr.
Grant and with other people, and have not made a decision, the Board has to
consider everything from both sides, and have a competent opinion from the
Town Counsel, He inquired whether or not the group were making charges
against the Dog Officer or the Leash'• law, and that the Dog Officer was
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justified in what he did as far as the leash law is concerned. He further
stated that if the Board elects to remove the Dog Officer from his position,
he has a right to a public hearing, and to know the charges against him,
Selectman Zecher also spoke advising that he intended to bring this matter
up in executive session, and that the investigation is not completed, that
the Board will look into it further. The issue is not closed, and the Board
should have advice from the Town Counsel,
Selectman Zecher spoke regarding the damage to the Town Hall at a recent dance
held. He advised that some action should be taken before another dance is held
to make some new rules and guidelines, suggesting that whoever sponsors the
dances should be there to help the Police control the people present, The
Board agreed that suggested rules would be discussed next week,
Mrs, Margot Jellenek inquired about her letter submitted requesting the Board
to hold a public hearing regarding the Barth Removal By-Law advising that it
is the Board's duty to uphold the State law which was misused, and should very
soon hold the requested public hearing.
Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted
to go into executive session.
The regular meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
March 27, 1969
Meeting of the Board of Fire Engineers held at Fire Station at 8:00 P.M.
Members present: James M. Woodlock, Peter P. Saunders, David R. Clemmey
and the Fire Chief, Cyril N. Bellavance,
The members toured the Fire Station, and viewed the equipment.
A discussion was held by members of the Board and the Fire Chief regarding
pumping of flooded basements,
The Fire Chief spoke regarding his department taking over all maintenance
and expansion of the fire alarm system. Meeting to be set up with the
Board, Mr, Ferrier, and Chief Bellavance,
Some discussion on ambulance service and new ambulance.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
March 31, 1969
Executive meeting held at 7:30 P.M.
All members present, and the Town Manager,
The Board met with the Town Counsel regarding legal opinions.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
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