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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-30-1969July 30, 1969 '- Meeting called at 7:45 P.M. Members present: Selectmen Woodlock, Clemmey, Kellam and Lecher, and the Town Manager, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to approve the Treasurers Warrant in the amount of $283,399,29. Letter received from Lyman C. Avery, Supt, of Schools requesting on behalf of the School Committee that the Board insert the following article in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting: To see, if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate a sum of money ($25,311,00) for 1969 School Department salaries, or take any action in relation thereto. After a discussion regarding the wording of the request regarding "raise and appropriate', upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to insert an article in the Special Town Meeting Warrant as follows: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of $25,311, for the 1969 School Department Salary Account, 3 -1 vote Selectman Kellam opposed, Petition received with 143 valid signatures requesting that the Board insert an article in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds, the sum of $2,685, to be added to the Police Department salaries account. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Zecher seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to accept the petition, and place the requested article in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting, 3_1 vote - Select- man Kellam opposed, Letter received from Senator Quinlan regarding the interest and concern regarding the pending legislation to improve the collection of property taxes through changes in the fiscal cycle of counties, cities, towns, and certain districts - Senate Bill #1443, The Senator advised that he would support this legislation when it reaches the Senate floor, After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted that a telegram be sent to Senate President Donaghue asking him to release Senate Bill #1443 to the floor for study, The Town Counsel submitted two articles for submission in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting, and upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Select- man Clemmey it was voted to insert the following article: To see that the Town will accept by gift a deed from the Trustees, John W. McIntyre and Leaman F. Hallett Trustees of a Trust for the benefit of Florence R. Boltz et al certain land situated in Mansfield bounded and described as follows: a triangular piece of land at the junction of South Main Street and Hall Street in Mansfield, Massachusetts, containing eleven rods, more or less, bounded north by land former- ly of Hall and on the other two sides by said streets. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to insert the following article: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Se- lectmen to take by eminent domain, purchase or gift for Avigation and Clearance rights appurtenant to the Mansfield Airport certain land in Norton, Massachusetts. 2 _ 7/32/69 Notice received from the Department of Public Works with form to be filled i out for State funds for next year for Chapter 90 Maintenance and Construction, The Town Manager advised the Board that Alec Redfern from the D.P.W. would be here tomorrow to discuss the programs. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to !hold a hearing on August 13, 1969 at 8:00 P.M. on the applications of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for the installation of 211 welded steel gas mains on Court Street and Samoset Avenue, Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam,seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant a one day beer license to the Mansfield Firefighters Service Club for Sunday, August 3, 1969. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to grant a sworn weighers license to Gail Richardson, 28 Hodges Street for Pop Kitley Coal and Ice Company. Anthony Melchiorri appeared before the Board regarding the resubmitting of his application for a retail package store wine and malt beverage license. He advised that there was a new law a year ago that allows a person to apply for a license if they have proper plans etc, describing the location. He advised that he had contacted A.B.G, and been advised that he had the right to apply. He showed plans of the new building in which his store will be, and the Board after a discussion: Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to set a hearing date of August 13, 1969 at 8:30 P.M. on the requested license. The Town Manager advised the Board that he had received a bid from the National. Cash Register Company for two cash registers for the Town Treasurer's office for a total price of $6,374, and recommended buying the two machines. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to accept the Town Manager's recommendatidn. and'' purchase '.two:ca'sh:registers.:`from N.C.R. Selectman Kellam told the Board that he attended the first meeting of the Com- mittee on Taxation and Finance conducted by the Massachusetts League of Cities and Towns. This is the first committee they have formed to get organized to take a stand on several issues, and there will be a meeting in September to report on these issues. The Committee will look into many questions pertain- ing to taxation,allowances made to the elderly on taxes, tax exemption of churches and schools, etc. Selectman Zecher brought up the work to be done at the Library regarding the fire door and ccovering the boiler as stipulated by the State Fire Marshal's office as this area is used as the Children's Library . He stated that this work should be done as soon as possible. After a discussion the Board author- ized the Town Manager to hire a contractor to have this work done, the bill for the work done not to exceed $1,000., otherwise it would have to go out for bid. He also inquired about the road work to be done, and the lack of weekly reports from the Highway Department for some time. Louis DeClementi came before the Board to complain about the noise at Club i Daggs after closing hours. between 1 :00 and 1 :30 A.M. particularly on Friday and Saturday nights. After a discussion about the Police cruiser swinging into the parking area to see if this would stop some of the noise. Upon a motion 7/3Q/69 - 3 - by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to have the Town Manager write a letter to Club Daggs requesting them to have less noise in the area on Friday and Saturday nights. Gene Britton and Ernest A. White, Jr., members of the original Airport Advisory Committee, and a group interested in the airport, appeared before the Board to discuss the possibility of naming an Airport Commission to replace the Selectmen, who are the present Commissioners. Mr. Britton advised the group had a lot of discussions regarding this, and he turned the discussion over to Christy Vose who passed out copies of the laws regarding Airport Commissions. He ad- vised that 21 airports in Massachusetts have Airport Commissioners. Mansfield is the only exception having the Selectmen Airport Commissioners. He stated that the Board could appoint either 395 or 7 members to act as Com- missioners who would report to the Selectmen. They would have the custody and care of the airport, establish a budget, etc, and make presentations to the Town Meeting regarding the status of the airport. He recommended that members be people that are familiar with the airport, or with aviation knowledge and they should be compatible with each other. He recommended the following men as Airport Commissioners: Walter Holm, John Sarazan, Gino Cecarelli, Ralph Seifert and that he would serve on the Commission. Members of the Board also named Carl Nelson, Stephen Conroy, Francis Shaw and Robert Saquet as interested in being on the Commission. There was a lengthy discussion regarding who the Manager of the airport should be, need for additional hangars, maintenance of the airport, etc. Selectman Zecher stated that he would be in favor of seeing if someone else could be a better job. The other Board members present were against relinquishing the position of Airport Commissioners, and thought the Airport Advisory Committee should still remain a Committee with additional members added. There was no decision reached regarding the matter, and will be discussed further when a full Board is present. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to give David Canty permission to cut a right-of-way from the airport across Fruit Street to his place of business to enable him to service airplaces. BradW Daughnee appeared before the Board regarding removing the curb in front of his property at 14 Allen Streeti the curb to be replaced with blacktop to enable him to get four cars:off the Street. The Town Manager advised that he thought Mr. Daughnee should pay to have this work done, and after a discussion, the Chairman advised that he would like to look at the situation before reach- ing a decision. The following articles were submitted by the planning Board, and after a disw cussion upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to ;insert these articles in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting: To see if the Town will vote to receive the report of the Solid Waste Disposal Study Committee, or take any action in relation thereto. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds a sum of money for the purchase of a traxcavator, or take any action in relation thereto, 7/30/69 4 To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds an amount of money for the purchase of a truck and trailer and miscellaneous equipment, - or take any action in relation thereto. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds a sum of money for salaries until the end of the year for a sanitary land fill operation and site preparation, or take any action in relation thereto. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, Seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to close the Warrant for the Special Tosm Meeting, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to hold the Special Town Meeting August 18, 1969 at 7:30 P.M. at the High School Auditorium, The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 10 :20 P.M.