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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 4-9-1969April 9, 1969 Executive meeting held at 7:00 P.M. Regular meeting called at 7:40 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 $171,375,24, Frederick Lapham, 18 Davis Street and Mary H. Beatty, 132 Dean Street were drawn as jurors for the May sitting of the special criminal court in Fall River, The Chairman read a letter from Mrs. Elizabeth Burke, Mrs, Mary R. Bridges and Miss Laura Bridges requesting to be on the agenda for tonight's meeting, the parties involved in the dog officer incident. The letter also requested that the dog officer be notified in writing to be present. Group to be on the agenda at 8:00 P.M. Notice received from the Bristol County Selectmen's Association regarding a.conference,concerned with development along Route #495,to be held at Dean Junior College on May 1, 1969 at 6:30 P.M. Letter received from the Planning Board requesting the Board of Selectmen to write to Joseph Cronin, District Engineer of the Department of Public Works requesting a TOPICS survey for Mansfield. The letter advised that every city and town is eligible for a complete survey of all roads which connect to a Federal highway, Four copies of the Town map should be sent with the request. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to forward the request to Joseph T. Cronin, The Board received an invitation to participate in the Memorial day ceremonies on May 26, 1969 from the Commander of the American Legion Post #198, The Chairman read a letter from the Planning Board advising that members of that Board have been asked to act as liaisons with various boards. The member delegated to the Board of Selectmen is Barry Rosa, The letter fur- ther advised that the regular meeting night of the Planning Board wouldlbe the first, third and fifth Mondays,of each month, and the second and fourth Monday inights would be so-called workshop nights for work with other boards or Planning Board work, At 8:00 P.M. the Chairman advised the group present regarding the dog in- cident that the Board had a statement to make concerning the dog incident on Plain Street and read the following statement: We feel that Leon Grant has done a good job in enforcing the Dog Leash Law and insuring respect for the Town By-Laws, and we urge him to continue to enforce the By_Laws. We feel that this incident has impressed upon Mr. Grant the need for more discretion in his future actions. We are unanimous in voting that he should continue as Dog Officer, The Chairman advised that with this statement he would close the discussion unless the people present have something to add, 4/9/69 2 Mrs. Burke advised the Board that she had appeared before the Bristol County Commissioners, Patrick Harrington, Jr., Charles A. Frates and Arthur Machado, and they were going to make inquiries and investigate in behalf of the group with regard to the dog incident on Plain Street. A brief discussion took place, and upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to close the hearing regarding the dog incident. Arnold Trifilo, Attorney for Cumberland Farms, appeared before the Board re- garding the three licenses requested for oleo, milk and cream and a Sunday license, to clear up and make whatever arrangements are necessary to clear up the matter. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to accept Attorney Trifil6is apologies, and grant the three above licenses to Cumberland Farms, 18 Thomas Street. Selectman Zecher did not vote. The two licenses for Dagg's Lounge were again discussed by the Board. Select- man Saunders registered an objection in behalf of Maurice Shribman, an abuttor to the property, against the two licenses being granted. After further dis- cussion, upon a motion by ;Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to table the licenses requested. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to accept the recommendation of the Town Manager, and accept the low bid of Grainger Rush for the purchase of 100 -15 KV fused line cutouts at a cost of $2,380.00. The Town Manager read a letter from the Department of Public Works with ref- erence to the posting of load limit signs on the Mill and Plain Street bridges. The standard size of the sign is 24" x 30" with the legend WEIGHT LIMIT (7) TOYS. This sign should be located immediately in advance of the bridge to which it applies. An advance sign is also required, and should be placed to allow ,. excluded vehicles to use an alternate route. Selectman Zecher inquired about money appropriated to take care of needed paint repairs on the Town Hall and the Airport buildings, and was informed that $2,000.00 was in the budget for the airport, and money could be used from the Town Hall repair account for the necessary exterior painting of the Town Hall. Richard Carey, Chairman and Franklin Ridley, Clerk of the Finance Committee requested the Board to call a Special Town Meeting, within the annual meeting, on April 28, 1969 at 8:00 P.M. for the insertion of the following articles: Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $3,342.63 from the unexpended balance of the "Interest on Bonds and Notes" account set up by Article 3 of the Special Town Meeting of April 15, 1968, to pay bond interest and bonding costs including legal fees and bank charges in connection with the additional Bond issue for the new school set up in Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting of February 26, 1968, or take any action in relation thereto. Recommended 4/9/69 - 3 Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to transfer $45,000.12 from the unexpended balance of the "Interest on Bonds and Notes" account set up by Article 3 of the Special Town Meeting of April 15, 1968, for the payment of "Interest on Bonds and Notes" for the current fiscal year of 1969. Recommended. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by :Selectman Saunders it was voted to call the Special Town Meeting, within the annual, on April 28, 1969 at 8:00 P.M. for the insertion of the above requested articles. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to close the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on April 28, 1969 at 8 :00 PM. The use of the Town Hall and possible use of the High School gymnasium for youth dances was discussed. The Town Manager,on the recommendation of the Chief of Police, recommended four police officers for the dance next Saturday night. After a discussion, it was recommended that two Policemen would be allowed for the ..-coming dance with the chaperones to assist the Police. It was also suggested that a NO SMOKING ban should be enforced, and it was also suggested that smoking be allowed in the lobby only. The Chairman brought up the problem of parking on North Main between Church and Cottage Streets. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to have the Town Manager check the problem and bring it before the Board at a later date. Mrs. Margot Jell.inek inquired about the West Street bridge being checked with regard to the proper load limit. Upon a motion by Selectman lecher, seconded by Selectman S3unders it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. In Executive session the following appointments and reappointments were made: Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to appoint Francis J. Cinelli a member of the Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of Barry Rosa. Unanimous vote Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to appoint George Wojtkiewiz a member of the Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of the late James Durant. Unanimous vote. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to reappoint Harry S. Cook a member of the Board of Appeals. Selectman Kellam was opposed and the Chairman did not vote. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to reappoint Richard Driscoll an Associate Member of the Board of Appeals. Unanimous vote 4/9/69 4 { Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to appoint Fernand Bedard an Associate Member of the Board of Appeals. Unanimous vote, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to reappoint John D. Prescott a member of the Board of Assessors. Unanimous vote, Also in executive session it was voted that two Police Officers sill be sufficient for the dance Shturday, April 17, and that there will be no smoking in the main lower hall and the back lower hall,