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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-30-1969April 30, 1969 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 $48,647,87 with the ex- ception of vouchers #1157 and #1210, The Chairman discussed with the Board an unsigned letter received from a tax- payer, and upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to dispose of the letter received because it was unsigned. Letter received from John M. Quinlan, State Senator, inviting the Chairman to a meeting to be held in the Foxboro Town Hall on Thursday, May 1, at eight p.m. The Senator will give a Report to the Voters, and then open the meeting for discussion, The Board received notice from the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economical Development District advising the opening of its new office at 68 Main Street Taunton, and the appointment of its new Executive Director William D. Toole, Letter received from the School Committee inviting the Board to meet with them at the Committee's regular meeting at 7:30 P.M. on May 5, 1969 for a discussion Of matters of mutual interest and concern. This meeting to be postponed until Tuesday, May 6 due to the Town Meeting on Monday night, Invitation received from John P. Lee, Attorney for the Board to attend the Fourth District Court Bar Association's annual Law Day exercises in the Fourth District Court on Thurday, May 1, 1969 at 10:00 A.M. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant a renewal Sunday license for Ralph DiMonti, 72 Pratt Street. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant a renewal Junk Collector's license to Almont Bracy, 350 Mill Street with the restriction "no storage of junk of any kind in Mansfield". Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant a renewal Auctioneer's license to Douglas L. Titus, 147 South Main St, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant renewal Food Establishment licenses to the following: Betty Tintendo, Sub Village, North Main Street George Pomfret, d /b /a Old Colony Diner, Old Colony Road Edward P. Kowzic, Jr, d /b /a Louie's Diner, Chauncy Street Ext. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant a two (2) day beer and.wine license to the Tri- County Beagle Club of Massachusetts, Inc., off School Street on May 3 and 4, 1969 for the regular fee of $5,00 per day, 4/30/69 2 _ The jown Diana er rgported regarding meeting with regard to the Fire Department l taking over tghe maintenance of the fire alarm system. A memorandum was read from Superintendent Ferrier advising that it has been, and continues to be the responsibility of the Light Department to perform all of the installation and maintenance work on the overhead fire alarm circuits, which also includes trim- ming of any tree limbs that may interfere with the wires. This policy is to keep inexperienced people from working on electric power lines. The memo further advised that the Light Department is always available for such emer- gencies as cutting off power supply to buildings in case of fire, or to cutting off of wires that may be lying in the street or on the ground, and requested that this policy again be endorsed. After a discussion, upon a motion by Se- lectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to leave the maint- enance of the fire alarm system as it now exists with the Light Dpearment, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to sign the D.P.U. report for the Electric Light Department. William G. Cunningham, Civil Defense Director, presented the Board with copies of the Civil Defense Operations Plan, and requested a letter of authorization from the Board to be included with the report to be sent to the MCDA Sector 2A for approval. He advised the Board that when approval is received the Town would be able to buy surplus material from Camp Myles Standish, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman lecher it was voted to sign the letter of authorization to be attached to the Civil Defense Operations Plan, Selectman Zecher noted that there was no report from the Fire Department re- garding the fire last Saturday along the railroad tracks, and inquired whether or not the railroad has any responsibility when the trains set such fires. He was advised that the Fire Chief was going to bill the Penn Central, Selectman Zecher also advised that there were many items that have not been completed on the check lists, and this was the purpose of the check list. He advised that the old lists should be checked, and clean the items up. Question- ed regarding the sewer plant inspection, modernization of the Towh Hall; sewer assessments should be sent out for sewer installation on Hillside Terrace, and adjustments checked for the A,B,C streets sewer assessment9;personnel records; abolish incinerators on curbs; traffic,, study on Mill Street; letter to Assess- ors regarding changes in assessments in gravel removal areas;fire doors, etc, at the Library _ should take all check lists and try to clean them up. Minutes of previous meeting approved with one correction to be made in first item, regarding amended motion being seconded by Selectman Kellam, On the recommendation of Leon Grant, Dog Officer, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted that a Boxer dog owned by William T. Curran, be permanently restrained according to the Dog Officer's recommendation, At 6:30 P.M. George Wojtkiewiz suggested to the Board that the purchase of a bulldozer for the dump be brought up for reconsideration next Monday night at Town Meeting, suggesting leasing a bulldozer on a lease option basis for the rest of the year beginning June 1 for seven months for $900,00 a month. Also suggested that consideration be given to appropriate money for a man to be on duty at the dump from 3 :00 - 6:00 P.M. to prevent people from setting fires, Mr', Wojtkiewiz also done with reference Report. He thought t to have such a plan ing the cost of the meeting,) 4/30/69 3 - suggested that the Selectmen should correct the injustice to remarks made at the Town Meeting regarding the Town the Mansfield Press did a fine job, and the town was lucky t to produce such a fine annual report, (The person criticiz_ Town Repomt did apoligize to the Board before leaving the John Dunne, East Street, questioned the Board concerning the operation of the town dump regarding bettering conditions, and requested support from the Board, as the Board of Health. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to wire, or write, to Representative Walter O'Brien, Senator John Quinlan, Governor Sargent and Senator John F. Parker advising of the Board's opposition to House Bill ##2567, (copy to be sent to the Mass. League of Cities and Towns). Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to appoint Rolfe W. Camp Moth Superintendent, Tree Warden, Veterans Agent and Agent for the Board of Health. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to reappoint C. Herbert Stearns for a three year term on the Board of Registrars. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to reappoint Ruth C. Booth and Richard J. Sheehan for three year terms as Library Trustees. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to reappoint W. George Cruser, Jr,; Bruce T. Vickery; N. Lawrence D'Afile and Edward A. Sliney Constables, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to reappoint Elwood B. Shepard, Jr, and William A. Bellamy Fence Viewers, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to reappoint Elwood B. Shepard, Jr, Field Driver, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to reappoint Robert H. Bell and Robert H. Bell, Jr.. Measurers of Leather. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to reappoint Leon Grant, Dog Officer, Selectman Zecher opposed, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to appoint Leon Grant a Constable, Selectman Zecher opposed, Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to reappoint Cyril N. Bellavance Forest Warden, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to reappoint Bruno F. Copparini Sealer of Weights and Measures. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to appoint Clifford Rideout a member of the Recreation Committee, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to go into executive session to meet with the Finance Committee, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to reappoint Allan Lunn Measurer of Wood and Bark. Regular meeting adjourned at 9;30 P.M.