HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-11-1969June 11, 1969
Meeting called for 7;30 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 Treasurerts Warrant,pending satisfactory x lanation from the
Town Treasurer regarding Voucher #1704,in the amount of $839,445,40,
Letter received from Lyman C. Avery, Superintendent of the School Department,
enclosing copies of the School Committee's policy No. 1410 pertaining to the
Rental of School Property,
Letter received from the Planning Board regarding ruling about fire alarm
systems being provided by the builder of apartment houses which had been dis-
cussed with the Fire Chief, According to the By-Law there shall be a Build-
ing Code Committee which should meet the first week in October, but upon in-
vestigation it was found that this Committee has been inactive for some time.
After a discussion it was agreed that the former Building Code Committee members
should be contacted to see if they would be willing to remain on the Committee,
and to appoint new members if necessary. The matter was referred to the Town
Manager,
Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to grant permission to Mitygud Pastry Shop to erect a sign at 18 Thomas Street
on the building, with the stipulation that it shall not be an overhanging sign,
The Clerk read a copy of a letter sent to .Joseph Chalifoux, Building Inspector,
from the Town Clerk advising him that a bond had been filed on June 6, 1969
un der the name of General Road Trucking Corporation of East Providence, Rhode
Island as Principal, and the Aetna Casualty and Surety Company in the amount
of $50000, The above bond covers earth removal from a portion of land at the
rear. of 1421 West Street, Paul Cooper,
An application was received from Thomas F. McDonald, 57 Shawmut Avenue for a
beer and wine package store license at 945 East Street, d /b /a East Mansfield
Variety Store, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey
it was voted to take the application under advisement since he had previously
applied and been denied, and to check the legality of his second application,'
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted
to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as submitted,
The Clerk read a copy of a letter sent to James Garland, Chairman of the School
Building Committee from Leslie H. Ferrier, Superintendent of the Light Depart-
ment, advising that the Light Department had reached an agreement with the
High School electrical contractor Phillip Rengo and Son concerning the primary
power service to the pad-mounted transformer, The Town is to furnish primary
cables for both services, and the electrical contractor to furnish labor and
materials for the installation,
The Chairman advised that he had received a complaint regarding a dog from
W. Legom, 87 Mill Street, and the Board agreed to turn the complaint over
to the Dog Officer, and have him make a report to the Board next week re-
garding the complaint,
The Town Manager advised that bids would be opened on June 24, 1969 at 10:00
AM.for materials for the Copeland Realty Trust on Copeland Drive, and also
that the sewer bids would go.out for bids for the same project in a couple of
weeks,
Mr. Chavaree of Gallagher Realty came before the Board to discuss a plot of
land off Chauncy Street where the State had made a taking for the underpass,
but there seemed to be no provision made for a right-of-way. He requested
the Board for permission for a right-of-way, but after a discussion, it was
agreed that the deed should be checked at the Registry of Deeds in Taunton
to determine what kind of an agreement was made at that time, and by next
week it could be determined the status of the .land in question,
The Town Manager to check the drainage ditch behind Mr. Signoriello!s house
on West Street,
Selectman Kellam reported on the meeting he attended in Boston last Wednesday
conducted by the Massachusetts League of Cities and Towns. The meeting dealt
mostly with muncipals facing the same problems m school costs and State labor
relations. Because of a deficit:in the finances of the League it was recommended
that a slight increase in dues for cities and towns should be voted, Selectman
Kellam advised that he had voted in favor of the increase, and after a dis-
cussion regarding the League's cooperation at various times, upon a motion by
Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to support Se-
lectman Kellam ±s vote to increase the dues in the Massachusetts League of Cities
and Towns, the townts share to be in the amount of $90, per year;,
Selectman Kellam brought up the subject of the modernization of the Town Hall,
Police Department, which the Board agreed should be started as soon as possible.
Also the paving schedule for roads this year, whether or not they should be
paved or sealed, The Board agreed that items on the priority list should be
discussed soon, and try to clear up some of the items on the list,
Selectman Zecher read a prepared statement regarding the meeting which he attend-
ed this morning in Boston with the Emergency Finance Board; Mr, McKinnon, Direct-
or of Accounts; the Town Manager; Robert Stewart, Town Treasurer; and Warren
Ward and Mr. Miller from the engineering firm of Haley and Ward. The. §tatgm:
ment in part cited that the remarks made by Mr. McKinnon were abusive, uncalled
for, dictatorial, and appeared to be influenced by his own feeling of importance.
His remarks were a reflection on all officials in the Town. Copy of full state-
ment on file, Selectman Zecher moved that the Board send a letter to the
Governor, Chairman Solimon, Representative O /Brien and Senator Quinlan expressing
resentment for the treatment given to Town of Mansfield officials by Mr, Mc-
Kinnon at the meeting in Boston on June 11, 1969, which was seconded by Select-
man Kellam and so voted.
Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Sa:u:iders it was voted
to go into executive session.
The regular meeting adjourned at 9 :05 P.M.
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