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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 4-23-1969SELECTMEN'S MINUTES April 23, 1969 Present at this meeting: Chairman Woodlock and Selectmen David Clemmey, Peter Saunders, William Kellam and Town Manager Rolfe Camp. Meeting called to order at 7:35 PM. Motion by Selectman Saunders to sign the Warrant for the amount of $177,294. 83 motion amended by Selectman Kellam to sign the Warrant with the exception of Vouchers # 1092, 1093, 1096, 1103, and 1105 for School Travel Expense to be held for a detailed explanation, seconded by Selectman Saunders, all in favor. Minutes from the Meeting of April 16, 1969 were accepted as corrected to change the wording in Paragraph ten from financial structure to credit rating. Letter was received from Town Counsel regarding the ruling from the American Arbitration Association. A discussion was held and it was decided by the Board to meet with James Garland, School Building Committee, Town Counsel and to obtain a copy of the contract. Notice was received from the Foxboro Area Board for Mental Health and Retardation informing the Board of a confereHnee on May 12 and asking the (_Soard to participate. Letter was received from the Department of Commerce Maritime Administration advising the Board of Maritime activities for May 22. Letter was received from the County Dog Commissioner, Paprick Harrington regarding complaints about the Dog Officer and asking the Board for a letter of explanation concerning his conduct and a letter notifying them of his reappointment as Dog Officer. Selectman Clemmey read to the Board a copy of a letter sent to him regarding this matter. Letter was received from the Mansfield Library inviting Board to Open House on April 25 at 8:00 PM. Invitation was received from the Plymouth Paving and Engineering, Inc. inviting the Board to a open house on Friday, April 25 toview a Stansteel 3 -ton Bituminous Concrete Plant. Letter was received from the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District regarding the preliminary draft of the Regional Study of Water Supply, Sewage Disposal and Drainage, Phase II and advising the Board that a copy had been sent to the District Representative. Letter was received from the Commonwealth of Mass. regarding the endorsement of the Corporation of the Colonial Boys of Norwood, Inc. Application was returned for John McDonough and others for specific reference as to the charecter of the applicant. Selectmen's Minutes Page two April 23, 1969 Letter was received from the Commonealth of Mass. Administration and Finance offering courses to Town Employees. Letter was received from Town Counsel, Robert Cunningham regarding the pollution case from Norton. The Decree was read ordering the Town to Pay Norton $8,000 damages. Motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Kellam to grant renewal applications for: SWORN WEIGHER Nathan Linskey, North Main Street Blane Chemical Robert Alves 29 Newcome Street, Norton Kirley Fuel and Oil Motion by Selectman Clemmey seconded by Selectman Kellam, all in favor, to sign renewal applications for: FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT Armands Restaurant 1.4 South Main Street Joseph Retundo dba /Cindys Donut Shoppee 227 N. Main Street Grace Pelligrini Daggs Lounge Rear 304 N. Main Street Motion by Selectman Kellam seconded by Selectman Clemmey, all in favor to -rant renewal licenses for: rUNERAL HOME Sherino Amici Amici Funeral Home 115 N. Main Street William Jackson Jackson Funeral Home 32 Church Street Motion by Selectman Clemmey seconded by Selectman Kellam, all in favor to grant licencses for: AUCTIONEER Gilbert Elliot the Swamp Yankee N. Lawrence D'Afile 343 Willow Street Francis Fox 135 Church Street Motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders, all in favor, to grant renewal licences for: JUNK DEALER Virginia S. Dunn 1013 East Street The Hob Nob Barbara D. Collier 710 East St. Motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Clemmey to grant the licenses for Sunday Licenses, all in favor. SUNDAY LICENSES Neighborhood Superette 90 Main Street rmands Restaurant 14 S. Main Street Morse & Forrester 195 Central Street Aquarium Creations 900 So. Main Street Cuneo's 214 Rumford Ave. Sunnyvale Farms N. Main Street Old Country 5Tore W. iMaltS= :e1A; Selectmen's Minutes Page three April 23, 1969 Town Manager told the Board that the Dog Officer would like to request a permanent restraint for two German Sheperds owned by Anthony Arena on Tremont Street, they attacked a Boxer on Tremont Street. Motion by Selectman Saunders seconded by Selectman Clemmey to have the dog officer permanently restrain the two unlicensed German Shepherds, all in favor. Town Manager discussed with the Board the hiring of Mr. John Limpus of Norton to use his sidewalk sweeper for $15. per hour. Discussion was held and Town Manager was authorized to hire the sweeper. Town Manager told Board a meeting had been set -up for April 29 at 7:30 PM with the Conservation and Recreation Committee. Also a meeting with the Fire Chief and Mr. Ferrier, on April 29 at 8:00 PM. Town Manager reported on the two ponds to the Board and discussed what had been done. He advised the Board that the next step would be Test Borings. Pond A elevation 140.72 Pond B elevation 134. He was advised by the Board to go ahead with the Test Borings. Selectman Saunders advised the Board of "495 Comes AliveY a seminar to be held at Dean Junior College on May 1. Selectman Kellam asked if Town Treasurer Robert Steward had forwarded information back to the board regarding updating Mansfield's credit rating. He asked that the Finance Committee be asked to discuss the matter with the Board. Chairman Woodlock advised the Board that he had met with the School Committee regarding holding dances at the High School. A discussion was held on the matter and it was decided to have the Board met with School Committee again. Chairman Woodlook advised the Board that if Town Meeting is not finished Monday night they would like to have it Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Arena and Mr. William Curran met with the Board to discuss the dog incident on Tremont Street. Mrs. Arena told the Board that she had registered her dogs and she was advised that the dogs had been permanently restrained and that the Dog Officer would be advised of the same. Mr. Curran told the Board how the two German Shepherds had attacked his Boxer and also showed doctor bills to the Board. Motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders to go into Executive Session, all at favor. Executive Session 9:30 PM. Check List 1. Meeting with Chief Bellavance and Superintendent L. Ferrier, to be set up by Town Manager to discuss Fire Alram system wiring. 2. Meeting with School Building Committee on arbitration regarding High School. 3. Selectmen invited to Memorial Day ceremonies May 26, 1969 _ car will be available. 4. Mr. Camp and Mr. Woodlock to visit Miss Helen Paine. 5. Meeting to be set up with the Conservation Commission and Recreation Committee on swimming area. 6. Mr. Woodlock to meet with Assessors on Tax Title land. 7. Appointments for 1969 to be completed on April 30, 1969. See attached list. 8. Check Nest Street bridge _ Mr. Woodlock to contact Engineer at Boston Department of Public Works. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Agreement to be reached on allowance rates for new installations by the Light Department. Awaiting ruling from the Town Counsel concerning conflict of interest _ Bartson Mower Service _ Cy Bellavance. Meeting to be set up with Selectmen, Town Manager and Airport Advisory Committee to discuss airport maintenance. Decision to be reached regarding computerized water and tax billing. Meeting with Robert Stuart, Town Treasurer, on bonds 15 or 20 years old _ Mr. Woodlock to invite Finance Committee to meeting Route 495 Seminar May 1, 1969 - Dean .Junior College. Expiring Appointments 1 Office Moth Superintendent Tree Warden Veterans Agent Agent, Board Of Health Board Of Registrars (3 yrs.) Library Trustees Constables i .pence Viewers Field Driver Measurers Of Leather Measurer Of Wood And Bark Sealer Of Weights & Measurers Dog Officer Forest,i Warden Present Office Holder Should be Mr, Camp if if u it it n u to n C, Herbert Stearns Ruth C. Booth Richard J. Sheehan W. George Cruser Jr, Bruce T. Vickery No- Lawrence D'Afile Edward A, Sliney Roland Collins Elwood B, Shepard, Jr, William A, Bellamy iElwoodB, Shepard, Jr, Robert H. Bell Robert H. Bell, Jr, Allan Lunn Bruno F. Copparini Leon Grant Should be Fire Chief Expires Jan, 31, 1969 Same Same Same March 31, 1969 February 28, 1969 February 28, 1969 February 28, 1969 n u n n u n It it it it n u February 28, 1969 It n of February 28, 1969 February 28, 1969 u n It February 28, 1969 February 28, 1969 May lst, 1969 June 30, 1969