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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 4-16-1969SELECTMENfS MINUTES April 16, 1969 Meeting called for 7:30 INI, All members present, and the Town Manager, Mrs, Margot Jellinick gave Chairman Woodlock a copy of a letter received by her from Assistant Attorney-General Carter Lee and asked that it be read. Motion by Selectman 'Lecher to sign the Warrant in the amount of $71,705,85 with the exception of Vouchers #978 and 981 to be held out for futher discussion, seconded by Selectman Kellam, all in favor, Town Moderator, Ralph Seifert, met with the Board to discuss a letter received from Town Counsel regarding Town Meetings scheduled for Legal Holidays. A notice will be posted advising that the meeting will be held on April 22, 1969 as it is illegal to hold a Town Meeting on a Legal Holiday, Letter was received from the Massachusetts Bar Association advising the Bo:ird that May 1, 1969 has been designated as Law Day in Mansfield. Motion by Selectman Zecher to issue a proclamation, seconded by Selectman Saunders, all in favor. Letter was received from the American Arbitration Association informing the Town that Westcott Construction has agreed to pay onethij£I of $100, per diem and asked if Mansfield would go along with this. Motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by �lectman Zecher to ask Town Counsel's opinion, all in favor. Letter was received from Westfield Tri_Centennial Association extending an invitation to participate in their 300th Anniversary Parage, Decisions were received from the Board of Appeals, Richard Nordlund 243 Central? Street Variance was granted, Antonio R. Savini 276 Carnation Street, Woonsocket, R. I. Permit was granted for Section VI. Paragraph B -2b and c of the Zoning By -law, Town Treasurer, Robert Stewart met with the Board and gave a Financial Report, A Discussion was held and Mr. Stewart told Selectmen that for $5004 it would be possible to have Standard and Poor do research work to update Mansfie ldts- ,Fi.,n�anmlia - uetare, Members from the Lion's Club met with the Board and presented plans for a press box. Motion by Selectman Clemmey to accept the gift from the Lion's, seconded by Selectman Saunders who commended them for their gift, all in favor, Mr, George Wojtkiewicz and Mr, John Dunn met with the Board to discuss Equipment for the dump. He told the Board that he felt that Article three would not be passed by Town Meeting as people felt that too much money was involved. He asked if a piece of equipment from the Highway Department could be used. A discussion followed on equipment for the dump, Chairman Woodlock told Mr. Wojtkiewicz that the Board will have made a definite decision on the Article before Town Meeting, electmen's Minutes April 16, 1969 Page two Letter was received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Corporation Division for John MaDanAldfor a application for certificate of Corporation for the Colonial Boys of Norwood, Inc, Motion by Selectman Zecher to sign the application, seconded by SelectmanSaunders to approve the application, all in favor. Letter was received regarding State Aid for Chapter 90 Franklin Street requesting that the necessary steps be taken to reimburse Mansfield for these funds. Notice was received from the Department of Public Utilities, notifying the Board of a Public Hearing on April 14 regarding the Carlstrom Bus Lines, Inc, for a proposed transfer. Letter was received from the Town of Norwell asking that Mansfie ld supply them with figures as to the number of pupils per dwelling unit, and school enrollment. Motion by Selectman Saunders to turn this over to the Town Manager, amended by Selectman Saunders if they give us the reports of their tabulations, seconded by Selectman Zecher, all in favor. Letter was received from Governor Sargent regarding Outdoor Advertising Control, ;tter was read from Assistant Attorney-General, Carter Lee asking that the Planning ward follow the open meeting Law as Mrs, Margot Jellinek had recorded charges against for them for this reason. Motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders to sign the appointment for Ralph Sarro as Inspector of Slaughtering. Application was received from Mansfield Finance Company, 5 Old Colony Road for a sign. Motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey to accept the permit, subjects to the approval of the Building Inspector, all in favor. Report was read of Dog Licenses sold, Letter was received from New York Yankee Scout for permission to use Memorial Park on June 12, 20, and 21. Motion by Selectman Kellam to grant permission, seconded by Selectman Clemmey, all in favor. Report was read from the Light Department on delinquent accounts, and payment of the same. Letter was received from Supt, of Light Leslie Ferrier regarding servicing of fire alarm boxes. A discussion was held and it was decided by the Board to have the Fire Chief and Mr. Ferrier meet to discuss the same next Wednesday night, S alectmen's Minutes April 16, 1969 Page three Selectman Kellam asked if it would be possible to develope a recreation area behind the Highway garage, A discussion was held and it was decided that Chairman Woodlock would contact the Conservation and Recreation Committee and discuss the same with them. A discussion was held on recommendations of Eric Redfern from the Department of Public Works recommending work to be done on Chapter 90 Roads, Selectman Saunders told the Board there would be a meeting in Attleboro the first of May regarding 11495 Comes Alive ", Chairman Woodlock stated he had talked with the County Commissioner regarding a report from the Dog Officer for the Plain Street incident, Chairman Woodlock also discussed with the Board having dances at the high school instead of at the Town Hall, Ile told the Board he had talked with Mrs. Vernon and she had told him the only difference would be the dress code. Motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam to go into Executive Session, ooard went into Executive Session at 10:25 PM, Clerk Chairman Check List 1, Selectmen have been invited to Open House at the Mansfield Public Library April 25, 1969 at 8:00 P.M. 2, Minutes of April 9, 1969 Selectmen's meeting concerning Dog Officer action to be forwarded to the County Commissioners, 3, Executive discussion to be held next Wednesday, April 23 to discuss vouchers #978, and #981 _ Assessors' pay 4, Meeting-Chief Bellavance and Superintendent L. Ferrier,to be set up by Town Manager to discuss Fire Alarm system wiring, 5, Town Counsel to decide arbitration procedure on latest arbitration at High School, 6, Selectmen invited to Memorial Day ceremonies May 26, 1969 _ car will be available 7, Mr, Camp and Mr. Woodlock to visit Miss Helen Paine, 8, Meeting to be set up with the Conservation Commission and Recreation Committee on swimming area, 9, Mr, Woodlock to meet with Assessors on Tax Title land, 10, Mr, Woodlock and Town Manager to meet with School Committee regarding dances at the High School instead of the Town Hall, (Met at High School 4/21/69 at 8:00 P,M,), 11, Appointments for 1969 to be completed on April 23, 1969, 12, Check West Street bridge _ Mr, Woodlock to contact Engineer at Boston Department of Public Works, 13, Agreement to be reached on allowance rates for new installations by the Light Department, 14, Awaiting ruling from the Town Counsel concerning conflict of interest _ Bartson Mower Service _ Cy Bellavance, 15, Meeting to be set up with Selectmen, Town Manager and Airport Advisory Committee to discuss airport maintenance, 16. Decision to be reached regarding computerized water and tax billing,