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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-18-1969Meeting called for 7:30 P.M. Members present: Selectmen Woodlock, Clemmey, Kellam, 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 $209,892,74. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted. A copy of a letter was read from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health which was sent to the Honorable Robert H. Quinn, Attorney General of Massachusetts regarding the operation of the town dump stating in part that the D.P.H. has for some time been concerned with the operation of the Mans- field town dump. The letter reviewed the communications received by the Town from the D.P.H., and the public hearing held regarding the dump, and advised that only prompt compliance with all of the conditions imposed by the D.P.H.ts modifications will eliminate the nuisance and danger to the public health. The letter further urgently requested that all appropriate steps be taken at the earliest possible date to comply with the modafication:of the assignment. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to set a hearing date of July 2, 1969 at 8 :00 P.M. on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to lay and maintain underground conduits, manholes, etc, on Chauncy Street from Polel7 approximately 152 feet east of Perkins Avenue extending easterly along Chauncy Street to Pole 16, approximately 110 feet of conduit and one manhole. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant a renewal Sunday license to Herbert Rathbun, 218 South Main Street, d /b /a Rathbunts Grocery Store. Mr. Chavaree of Gallagher Realty came before the Board to find out if a decision had been reached regarding his request for a right-of-way onto Winthrop Street from a plot of land on Chauncy Street. The Town Counsel was present and advised that possibly there might already be a so- called implied easement, but thought the lawyer for the buyer should decide the proper pro- cedure to be followed regarding proper legal forms. Selectman Kellam stated that Mr. Chavaree should bring in a formal request, and that the Board should not act on an oral request, and Mr. Chavaree agreed to do this. George Kett and Joseph Hinchey, members of the School Building Committee, met with the Board regarding the new High School. Chairman Woodlock spoke about the Award made by the American Arbitration Association whereby the Town is to pay Westcott Construction Corporation the sum of $2,922.15 and administra- tive fees and remuneration for the Arbitrator in the amount of $250.00. The arbitration proceedings were a result of a dispute between the electrical subcontractor and Westcott Company due to a claim that specifications were not clear. The Board felt this should not have gone to arbitration, and that the Town Counsel should have been advised. The Board was advised that the School Building Committee had been advised that there will be no bill submitted to the Committee for that particular bill. The Towu Counsel stated that it was 6/18/69 an Order given to the Town to pay Westcott Construction, and he was expecting the money from the Town. He had talked to Mr. Westcott's lawyer, and he had advised him that he is expecting the money from the Town, Mr, Hinchey stated that the Committee was advised there would be no claim presented to the Com- mittee, but they may receive other information at the Committee's next meeting, Chairman Woodlock suggested that a copy of the Committee's agenda be sent to the Board so that they would know what problems were to be discussed, at their meetings, Mr. Kett stated that the Committee would welcome the Board at their meetings and it might do some good to have them talk to the architect and the contractor. Also it was agreed that the Board will make a tour of the new building, the time to be arranged. When questioned regarding the architect, Mr. Kett advised that the architect had spent a great deal of time personally with the Committee, and had brought capable people to help solve problems, and the Committee had a great deal of service from him'. He thought the quality of this building will be satisfactory to everyone because of his sticking to the job throughout the job. He has done a good job and not been given credit for it, Mr. Kett advised that the amount of the contingency fund originally was $53,000, and there is still $35,000, in the fund, Mr. Hinchey also spoke regarding the architect and agreed with Mr. Kett that we should end up with a fine school, and a lot of effort had been put into it by the architect, The Town Counsel brought up the subject of charging people for the costs of advertising petitions and thought they should be charged when the petition is submitted. A discussion took place regarding a fee to be charged, and .Selectman Kellam advised that he will develop a formula of so much per word. The matter was tabled for further discussion. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant permission to Mrs, Carol Allen for a group from the Congregational Church to hold a harvest fair on the South Common on October 4, 1969, or in case of rain on October 11, 1969, The Town Manager advised the Board that the attendant at the dump had submitted his resignation because of the anonymous telephone calls, and people coming into the dump and giving him a hard time. He said that he is doing a fine job, knows equipment, and is repairing a bulldozer which he intended to use at the dump to improve conditions, He also advised that he would make a good man when the town has a land fill program, The Town Manager told the Board that he had not accepted his resignation, and hoped that he could convince him to remain on the job, and requested the Board's support in the matter. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted that the Board request Mr. Phillips not to resign, and to have the Town Manager take whatever steps necessary to end this harassment, and to compliment him for the fine job he has been doing. Board members will visit the dump to talk to Air, Phillips, There was a discussion regarding the Town Manager's report on Recreation and Swimming areas, but no decisions were made. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to go into executive session The regular meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. The Town Manager, Rolfe W. Camp, called an emergency meeting at 7 :30 P.M. i on Thursday, June 19, 1969 for the purpose of discussing the bid of $1,450,000, for the school bond issue. The emergency meeting was attended by Chairman James M. Woodlock, Selectman David Clemmey, Selectman Peter Saunders and Selectman William P. Kellam, Jr,; Town Manager Rolfe W. Camp; Superintendent of Schools Lyman C. Avery; and Finance Committee members Chairman, Richard Carey; Benjamin Flint; Albert Zaffini and Oscar Lindner, and the Town Treasurer Robert Stewart, The meeting was called to order by a motion by Selectman Saunders, and second- ed by Selectman Clemmey, A unanimous vote was taken in favor of the motion. After a discussion of the above question a motion was made by Selectman Saunders as follows: I move that the Board of Selectmen accept the low bid of 6,207o from the Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company for the bond issue of i $1,450,000. The motion was seconded by Selectman Clemmey, and the vote of the Board was unanimous in favor of the motion. A motion was made by Selectman Saunders, which was seconded by Selectman Clemmey that the Town Treasurer, Robert Stewart be authorized to notify the Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company by telephone on the morning of June 20, 1969 of the acceptance of the 6,20% bid from the Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company for the amount of $1,450,000, bond issue. This telephone con- versation to be verified by letter of the same date. The meeting adjourned at 8 :45 P.M.