HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-7-1969May 7, 1969
( Meeting called at 7 :40 P.M.
Members present: Selectmen Woodlock, Clemmey, Kellam and Saunders, and the
Town Manager,
Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $343,032,58,
Letter received from Congresswoman Margaret M. Heckler advising that on May 9,
, 8:00 P.M. in the Taunton Municipal Light Auditorium a most important public
hearing will be conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers so that public
officials and interested private citizens can express their views and opinions
on water and land resource studies scheduled for southeastern Massachusetts.
Letter received from John J. Daley of the Greater Brockton Neighborhood Legal
Services, Inc, of Brockton, with a booklet enclosed describing the purposes,
functions and guidelines of theorganization with regard to assisting people
of low income,or disadvantaged persons who might have legal problems,
The Board received the latest list of Selectmen in other municipalities from
the Secretary of State's office,
The Clerk read two Board of Appeals decisions regarding Arthur G. Larsson,
650 West Street and James Hindman, 60 Shawmut Avenue, Decisions on file.
Application received for a wine and malt beverage license from Anthony P.
Melchiorri, 255 South Main Street, d /b /a Central Market on Villa Street.
Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted
to table the application until a building is there at.the proposed location,
Selectman Saunders abstained from voting.
Upon a motion by .Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted
to grant a renewal Auctioneer's license to Leon C. Grant, 67 Creedon Street,
Application received for a Live Entertainment license, orchestra and vocalist
only, from Charles A. Trebino, Ashcroft Lane, Foxboro for 280 North Main
Street for a recreation center to be known as the Satin Subway, After a dis-
cussion, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it
was voted to take the application under advisement and to have the Town Manager
contact the applicant to give details regarding his plans, and have him come
before the Board to explain the purpose of the application,
Dr, Robert Mendes, Planning Board Representative, and Leon Dean, the Board's
Representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development
Commission met with the Board, and other interested people, regarding the re-
port by Tibbetts, Abbott„ McCarthy and Stratton on plans for the development
for supply of water in this area, and possible solutions for the sewer re-
quirements. The report proposed solutions to problems that they found to
exist to be reviewed by various towns in the area, and requested assistance of
people who live close to the area to bring out final solutions to problems.
They would like suggestions-from people in the area, and the Selectman, and
other people who may have pertinent information, and committees will meet with
communities that have problems. After a discussion, Chairman Woodlock
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advised that a report should be made to the Consultants of our opinions,
and suggested that the Board meet with the Planning Board and give their
opinions in a constructive way, and suggested Monday, May 19, 1969 at 8:00
P.M. which was agreeable to the Chairman of the Planning Board,
Chief Bellavance met with the Board for a discussion of several matters,
The Board approved a bill to be sent to the Penn Central Railroad for labor
costs involved in the fire along the railroad tracks in the amount of $768,89,
The Chief discussed pumping out cellars, and would like a decision by the
Board whether or not to bill these accounts, and advised some towns do not
charge for this service. He advised the total amount for labor this year
was $746,49, The Chairman inquired regarding the policy established in 1956
for pumping out cellars, and the Chief advised that It was h $5',00 minimum
charge for the first 2 hours, and $2,50 per hour thereafter. It was suggested
that some attempt should be made to bill for the time involved. After a
discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders
it was voted that the outstanding accounts for pumping out cellars be billed
at the old rate of $5,00 for the first 2 hours, and $2,50 per hour thereafter.
A motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders that the people
in the future be charged for the labor costs involved for pumping out cellars
failed on a two to two vote, with Selectmen Clemmey and Woodlock opposed to
the motion,
The Board of Assessors, Robert Eames, George Poor and John Prescott, met with
the Board regarding the changing of their salary to a fee basis, and also
the benefits involved such as retirement, Blue Cross, etc,There was a
lengthy, but there was no decision made regarding the change,
The Town Manager advised the Board that he had a bill from the Plumbing In-
spector for witnessing percolation tests made, and that there had been no
money appropriated for this expenditure, The Board agreed that the Town
Manager should request from the Finance Committee a transfer from the Reserve
Fund to the Health Department Expense Account -Item 451 -12, to cover this
bill and others for this year,
The Town Manager reported regarding the inspection of the sewer plant, Mr.
Armour from the State Water Pollution Board found the plant in good shape.
There were minor adjustments, but the operation of the plant was very close
to 100% perfect, Air. Armour will write a report giving his recommendations
regarding the inspection,
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was
voted to go into executive session,
The regular meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M.