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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-2-1969April 2, 1969 Executive meeting held at 6:30 P.M. Regular meeting called for 7:30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $23,475,40. Letter received from Margaret M. Heckler, member of Congress, advising the Board that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced the initiation of a National Flood Insurance program available on a limited basis to communities subject to spring floods, The Chairman read an invitation from the Planning Board inviting the Select- men and the Town Manager to the annual business meeting of the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic District Commission on April 8, 1969 at 8:00 P.M. at the High School Auditorium, Letter received from Elwyn Atherton regarding the Stearns Avenue Property Study Committee's report published As part of the record of the annual Town Meeting and printed in the 1956 Town Report, which made suggestions and rec- ommendations for the use of the town -owned land on Stearns Avenue, The letter called the Board's attention to the fact that this site was not recommended for a dump site, but for recreation, winter sports, etc. The Chairman read a letter from Philip R. DiMonte, d /b /a R.D. DiMonte, Inc, regarding the Cumberland Farm Store operating illegally since March 27, 1969 and questioning whether or not anyone had checked to see if they have the proper State and Federal licenses to operate, urging the Board not to grant the three requested licenses. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Felectman Clemmey it was voted to have a release in the local newspaper designating April 4 as "Coffee Day for Crippled Children" in Mansfield. Invitation received from the Conservation Commission inviting the Board to a joint meeting with the Finance Committee, Recreation Committee, Planning Board and Town Manager on April 14 at 7:30 P.M. to present to the group the Commission's plan for a recreation area in the town. Hearing held at 8:00 P.M. on the two petitions submitted by the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for the placing of conduit and manholes under- ground in various streets in the town, Mr. Melpignano was present, represent- ing the Telephone Company, and a group from South Main Street, He explained that most of the ca.bl,e.is going in the sidewalk, and wherever the sidewalk is disturbed, it will be replaced with the type that is removed, and the Telephone company will abide by the D.P.W. specifications in repairing any streets that have to be crossed. Also, where there are no sidewalks, this area will be re- placed with sand and sod, and if there is any damage to property the Telephone Company has bonds on file with the Town of Mansfield, and the contractor must show a certificate of insurance which covers any property that is dis- turbed, The Town Manager had suggested going through the common to allevi- ate a traffic problem at South Main,North Main, East and West Streets, but Mr. Melpignano did not recommend this procedure since his company would have to have a perpetual easement through a Town Meeting vote, etc. He also advised the streets would be open for two -way traffic while the work is being done, 4/2/68 - 2 - After further discussion, and no opposition recorded, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted that the permits be granted for the requested underground installations by the Telephone Company, At 8:30 P.M. a hearing was held on the application of Thomas MacDonald, 945 Bast Street, d /b /a gas station and variety store, for the installation of 20,000 gallons of #2 fuel oil, There was no opposition, and upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant the requested license. The three licenses, Sunday, oleo and milk and cream, requested by Cumberland Farms Store at 18 Thomas Street were discussed by the Board with regard to the operation of the store without the proper licenses having been granted, The Police were sent up to the store last Sunday, and the man in charge was advised they could not operate without a license, and were advised they should stop selling until the proper licenses were granted. Since the store had been in violation three days, the Board agreed the case should be taken to court for the violations. After further discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by :Selectman Zecher it was voted to have the Town Counsel seek a complaint in Court, and to instruct the Police Chief to issue complaints on the violations already committed by Cumberland Farms, After further discussion regarding the licenses, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted that the three licenses be tabled until next week, and have the applicant appear before the Board with the applications for the licenses. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to table the applications for Daggs Lounge until.next. week -until a Town Counsel opinion is received regarding the Sunday dance license. A group of people were present to inquire if the Board had completed its investigation regarding the Dog Officer, and to find out what conclusion had been reached. After a lengthy discussiony the Chairman advised that no final decision had;:beeQ reached. After further discussion, Selectman Zecher advised that he was ready to take a vote, and moved that Mr. Grant by his action has placed the Selectmen and the town in an embarrassing position by acting without due thought, and recommended that he be dismissed as Dog Officer, There was no second to the motion, and the Chairman declared the discussion closed, The Town Manager gave a report regarding the notices sent to delinquent customers in the Light Department and the receipts received for February and March. Upon a motion.by Selectman Saunders, seconded by :Selectman Clemmey it was voted that the list of uncollectible ambulance bills in the amount of $259,50 be abated, 3_2 vote Selectmen Kellam and Zecher opposed, 4/2/69 - 3 The Town Manager recommended that a program should be set up to include a water main through the area in West Mansfield now being serviced by the Attleboro Water Department. There are 42 residences and 6 hydrants, bills are sent from Attleboro, rebilled to the customers in Mansfield by the Water Department, collected by the Town Collector, and Attleboro reimbursed. The Board received a communication from members of the members and associate members of the Zoning Board of Appeals requesting that the Selectmen re- appoint Harry S. Cook for another term on the Board of Appeals. They felt that Mr. Cook's presence as a member for another term is necessary because of his experience as a member for nine years. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to grant permission to the Finance Committee to use the Town Hall Auditorium April 24, at 7:30 P.M. for a preview of the Town Budget. Rules for the use of the Town Hall were discussed. Suggestions were made that there should be a particular area for smoking, and that two police officers would be adequate if there were enough chaperones. The Board agreed that the Youth Center group had chaperones to assist at their dances. It was suggested that serious consideration be given to request the School Committee to make the High :School Auditorium available for youth dances, the Chairman to check with the School Committee and report back next week. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M.