HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-28-1969May 28, 1969
Meeting called at 7:35 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 $64,932,08,
Decision from the Town Counsel read by the Clerk regarding law pertaining to
minors in pool parlors.
Letter of resignation received from Harry I. Akell a member of the Planning
Board, Upon a motion by Selectmen Kellam, seconded by Selectman Zecher it
was voted to accept Mr. Akell's resignation, and to send him a letter of
thanks for his services while a member of the Planning Board,
The Board was advised of the Bristol County Selectmen's Association meeting
on May 29, 1969 at Jean's Steak House, Westport,
The Clerk read a letter from Lyman C. Avery, Superintendent of Schools stating
his objections to the issuance of a Live Entertainment license at 280 North
Main Street urging the Selectmen to refuse to grant the license as requested.
A decision of the Board of Appeals was read regarding Paul Cooper with regard
to his gravel pit permit advising that his request for an extension of the
time allowed for the gravel removal operation had been extended to October 1,
1969, with all other conditions of the original permit remaining unchanged.
After a discussion regarding the Board's new policy regarding the Board of
Appeals being notified that the Building Inspector should not issue a permit
until the bond has been posted, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded
by Selectman Zecher it was voted that the letter advising the Board of Appeals
of this policy be written by 9:00 A.M. tomorrow morning.
Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted
to grant permission to the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for the installation
of 300' of 2" steel gas main on Maple Street to Lot #17, and 120' on Robin
Hill Road to reach 260 Hope Street,
The Town Manager to advise Board of the status of the school bond issue next
week.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted
to change the Selectmen's meeting night next week to Tuesday, June 3, 1969
at 7:30 P.M.
Complaints regarding speeding on Franklin Street and Elm Street were discussed.
Suggested that the Police should patrol periodically,
Town Manager to check regarding street signs.
Meeting to be set up with the Police Chief for a discussion about rates charged
for youth dances, and the use of auxiliary Police when possible,
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The Town Manager recommended the following costs for filling swimming pools:
Cost of water Minimum charge $5,00
For 2,000 gals, or 267 cu,ft,
Balance of water required $,33 1/3 per 1,000 gallons
1 cu, ft, = 7,5 gallons
The Water Department will invoice the owner for the total cost of
water,
Labor Cost for Filling Pools
Firemen's Rate $3.00 per hour
The owner pays the Firemen direct,
After a discussion, upon a motion by SelectmanZecher, seconded by Selectman
Clemmey it was voted to adopt the above policy and rates with regard to the
filling of swimming pools, 3 -0 vote _ Selectmen Kellam and Saunders abstained
from voting.
A group of people, the °Parentst Marche , came before the Board regarding the
application for a Live Entertainment license for the Satin Subway at 280 North
Main Street by Mr, Charles Trebino of Foxboro, Joseph Corliss spoke as a
father of six girls and one boy stating that he did not believe teenagers
should be mixed in such a wide margin of ages and objected to brinYinj people
here from a 50 mile radius, and the parking in the area is limited in the area,
Mrs. Shribman, an abuttor to the location agreed with Mr. Corliss, and advised
that she had been under the Doctors care since the former Club at this location.
I£ this license is granted, Main Street would not be safe for any respectable
people,
Jim McAuliffe spoke as an abuttor and stated he was against the license being
granted, and presented the Chairman with a petition with a long list of names
who were also opposed,
Mrs. BlanchePantaleon of the Youth Center stated the age range was way out of
line, as well as people coming from a 50 mile radius. If anything is done in
Mansfield, people should be backing our Mansfield Youth Center, do not need
anyone to come in from out of towq, Youth Center group needs more adult support,
Thomas Pye of Foxboro spoke in favor of the Satin Subway_ would be some place
you could go to to dance, and enjoy yourself. Would be a commercially oper-
ated establishment, and Youth Centers have failed for lack of parental support,
Doublas Miller also spoke in favor, and there were six other boys from Foxboro
present in favor. After further discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey,
seconded by Selectman Saunders it was a unanimous vote of the Board to deny
the application for a Live Entertainment license for Charles Trebino at 280
North Main Street, due to the location and other factors involved,
Robert Saquet questioned regarding the use of plastic garbage bags, and also
the West Street bridge regarding testing for the load limit of the bridge.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted
to go into executive session.
The regular meeting adjourned at 9 :00 P.M.