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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-9-1969July 9, 1969 Meeting called at 7:40 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $28,873.13. Letter received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Works requesting that the Selectmen reclassify any main arteries necessary be- cause of population growth since the last classification study made. After a discussion Selectman Zecher suggested that Franklin and School Streets should be reclassified because of the heavy traffic. The questionaire to be filled out was referred to the Town Manager to fill out. The Board received notice of the summer meeting of the Bristol County Selectmen's Association to be held on Thursday, July 24, 1969 at the Rehoboth Fairgrounds Pavilion in Dighton. Reservations to be made by July 19, 1969. The Board received invitations to attend a lobster boil to be held at the rear of the home of Karl Clemmey, 750 South Main Street on July 18, 1969. Questionaire received from the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic De- velopment District regarding the best time and day for meetings to be held. A hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. on the application of Thomas McDonald for a wine and malt beverage package store license for 945 Fast Street. Mr. McDonald was present and spoke in favor stating it would help his business to have the license. There was no opposition recorded. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to take the matter under advisement for further discussion. The Town Manager advised the Board regarding the bids received for #2 fuel oil and gasoline for the coming year, and recommended the low bidder for both bids. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Kallam it was voted to accept the low bid of W. H. Riley & Son, Inc. for gasoline at $.2155 per gallon. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to accept the low bid of Carl Oil Heat Company for #2 fuel oil at'$,135 per gallon. maintenance contract at $25.00 per unit and kerosene at 100 per gallon. The Town Manager advised the Board of bids received for infiltration study of the sanitary sewer system, and upon his recommendation upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to accept the bid of the Penetryn Company at a cost of $250. per day. Eugene Britton appeared before the Board to explain the origin of the Airport Ad- visory Committee in answer to a discussion last week regarding the Committee. He advised that the committee was formed about twenty years ago when he was Airport Manager,which consisted of a group of men versed in aviation matters,to assist the Airport Commissioners. The Committee now would be glad to assist in any way. After a discussion it was agreed that the Committee would meet with the Board, Acting as Airport Commissioners, on Wednesday, July 23, 1969 for a discussion re- garding the Airport. 7/9/69 - 2 Letter received from Leslie Perrier, Superintendent of the Light Plant regard- ing giving allowances for the purchase of electrical appliances, and advised that after consideration he would advise that the matter be tabled for the present. Robert Mason, Beech Street appeared before the Board regarding two property owners not being assessed for sewer assessments on the A,B,C streets because the sewer main did not go in front of their properties, but advised that they should be assessed for the privilege of connecting to the sewer since extensions had been made from the main to their properties. A discussion followed regarding the sewer assessments for the above streets, the Town Manager to check with the Town Counsel. The Board to meet on Saturday, July 19, 1969 at 8:00 A.M. to check roads in town with regard to paving, sealing, etc. Transportation and Coordinating Committee to be advised that Leon W. Dean is the Board's representative for both the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District and the Transportation and Coordinating Committee, and Robert W. Mendes is the Planning Board's representative for the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.