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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-16-1969July 16, 1969 Meeting called at 7:30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. Upon a motion by Selectman Lecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $80,321.17. 3_2 vote Selectmen Woodlock and Kellam opposed. Mr. Groves appeared before the Board to request the permanent restraining of Carl Nelson's dog. He stated that the dog chewed up one of his kittens, and he understood that the Dog Officer had trouble with this dog before. He had called the Dog Officer, and expected that he would be at the meeting tonight. Mr. Camp advised that he had not been able to get in touch with the Dog Officer. The discussion was terminated at this point until later to wait and see if Mr. Grant would be at the meeting. The Board received a letter from the B.T. Security Corp. of Roxbury advising the Board that Mr. Joseph Corliss had donated his German Sheperd dog to this security patrol. The dog is to be trained to assist in maintaining law and order in this area. The members of D.E.T. Inc. were grateful for Mr. Corliss' donation. Permission requested by Grace Pellegrini to keep Daggs Lounge open until 2:00 A.M. Saturday, July 19, 1969 for a special party. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to allow Daggs Lounge to stay open until 2 :00 A.M. Saturday, July 19q,1969. Letter read from the Chairman of the Planning Board addressed to Microfilming, Inc, of Warwick, R.I. advising that the Planning Board had accepted the company's proposal for microfilming plans of the town at the rate of 20$ each, including mounting and indexing. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to approve the proposal, and to authorize the Planning Board to accept the proposal, the amount of money to be expended not to exceed $350.00 for the microfilming of the town plans. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to approve the joint petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Town of Mansfield Municipal Light Department covering the joint owner- ship of three light company poles on North Main Street. (four existing poles to be removed). Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to proclaim the week of August 1 to 7, 1969 National Clowns' Week. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant a Funeral Home license to Roger D. Ceder£ield, Jr., d /b /a Sherman's Funeral Home. The appointment of a Burial Agent for the town was taken under advisement for one week. 7/16/69 2 Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to grant a Milk License to Lena's Sub Shop, 263 North Main Street, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to grant a Sunday license for Lena'a Sub Shop, 263 North Main Street. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant a Common Victualler's license for Lena's Sub Shop, 263 North Main Street. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to grant a Food license for Lena's Sub Shop, 263 North Main Street. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant a renewal license for the sale of ammunition for W.C. Fuller Company at 365 North Main Street. A copy of a letter from the Town Clerk to the Building Inspector was read informing him that on July 8, 1969 a surety bond in the sum of $20,000.00 was filed with her under the name of A. A. Will Corp. Benjamin Flint appeared before the Board regarding the restriction on the load limit on the bridge on Mill Street. He was concerned regarding fire protection for hay, tractor, etc, that he has stored on Mill Street. He questioned whether or not any appeal had been made to this edict regarding town trucks, school buses, fire trucks, etc, and was advised that the town had requested the D.P.W. to inspect the bridges and the bridge had been posted according to the D.P,W.'s recommendation. Mr. Flint suggested that an I beam under the center of the bridge might make the bridge safer for increased tonnage. The question of re- pairing other bridges was also discussed„ if the Mill Street bridge is to be fixed. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to notify Mr. Grant, to pick up Mr. Nelson's dog and restrain him until the problem is settled, and to have a report from him for next Wednesday night. The Town Manager advised the Board there had been a demonstration on a sewer rodder today, and there would be another one on Monday at 9:30 A.M „ and that he would make a report on these two demonstrations at the next meeting. He also advised the Board that the West Street bridge had been inspected today, and we would receive a report soon. The Town Manager advised the Board of the bids received for the front -end loader, sweeper, and bids received for installation of sewer main on Creedon Street. He did not submit any recommendations since some of the bids had just been re- ceived that afternoon, and he had not had time to check them over. Selectman Zecher brought up the subject of Tremont Street and other roads to be repaired. He advised that he was concerned about the Town doing the work since the highway men are not experienced in road building. He told the Board that he had checked with a road builder whgjooked at Tremont and other streets in town, and he had advised the use of 141, of hot mix on tale roads to be done. Selectman Zecher wished to withdraw his recommendation about Tremont Street, 7/16/69 3 ( and have a good contractor apply hot mix, the highway men could go along the edges, etc. Using this material the town could do about five miles of roads, Selectman Woodlock advised that he could get a road builder to come tc a meeting, and after further discussion, the Board agreed to cancel this coming Saturday meeting to view the roads, and to meet on July 26 at 8:00 A.M. instead, The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted, The Town Manager advised the Board that he would like to set up a meeting with the Board and the Finance Committee for 7:30 P.M. next Monday night, July 21, which was agreeable to the Board. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, Seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to adjourn at 9135 P.M. July 18, 1969 Notice posted that the Board of Selectmen will hold an emergency meeting Monday, July 21, 1969 at 8:00 P.M. regarding the order by the Court to cease burning at the town dump,