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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 8-27-1969SELECTMEN'S_ MINUTES August 27, 1969 Meeting called to order at 7 :30 PM. Present: Chairman Woodlock, Clerk Clemmey and Selectmen Zecher and Kellam. Motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Clemmey to accept and sign the warrant in the amount of $43,337,15, all in favor, Fire Chief Bellavance met with the Board to ask permission to hold a Band Concert on the South Common on September 18, for the Library Fund, Motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey to grant permission for the above to the Fire Chief, all in favor. He also asked that the Rescue Squad be allowed to canvas the rest of the Town that they were unable to do last year. Motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey to grant permission, all in favor. Letter was received from the Southdastern Association Board of Health advising that dues are $2,00 per person for the year, Town Manager will chedk on the application, to see if Mansfield is a member. Application was received from Western Auto for a Junk Collector's License, Motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Kellam to grant the license, all in favor, Selectman Zecher told the Board of his visit to the Department of Commerce and Development regarding Mansfield's Monograph, He told the Board that after comparing the Monograph's from the different towns that ours was the same as other towns. He also told the Board that Mr, Roger Jewett would be glad to meet with the Board, The Board decided to contact Walter Holm of the Industrial Development Commission and advise him of the same so that his Board can set up a joint meeting with the Industrial Development Commission and Industrial Finance Committee, Discussion was held on the letter received last week from Self-Help Inc, A new representative will be chosen other than a Selectman as Self-Help meets on Wednesday, Selectman Clemmey will advise Self-Help of this and that a representative will be appointed at a later date, The Board also felt that the contents of the letter was a Federal matter, Selectman Kellam told the Board that he would be leaving the end of September and that he was sorry he would not be able to finish his term, Selectman Clemmey asked what action was going to be taken on Mr. Dauphinee's side walk. Selectman Zecher told the Board he had been up to see his drive way and he felt that if he cleaned out his lot area he would be able to drive the three cars in. Motion by Selectman Clemmey to increase the size of his drive way opening. Motion was not seconded. Decided by the Board to table the discussion until next week when Selectman Saunders would be present. Town Manager Camp discussed the clean up work being done at the Back Bay Brook. He told the Board he has had problems getting to some parts to do the clean up work as property lines go up to the edge of the brook. Public Hearing was held at 8:00 PM for the Brockton Taunton Gas Company to install a gas main on WiIV Street. A representative was not 'present. The Town Manager asked that before the work is done a culvert be installed. Page Two August 27, 1969 Minutes from previous meeting were accepted by the Board, C Motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Kellam to approve the application but that they contact the Town Manager before work begins, all in favor, Selectman Kellam asked that the Town Manager contact the homeowners by the Back Bay Brook and see what their feelings are, Town Manager Camp told the Board Chairman Mendes of the Planning Board had contacted him regarding the meeting with all Boards concerning the dump and asked if Town Counsel should be there, Town Counsel will be asked to attend, Chairman Woodlock told the Board he had been receiving complaints on the corner of Franklin Street as cars are not noticing the Stop Sign, He told the Board he would like to contact the Department of Public Works so that they could finish their study of the street, Mr, Ronald Buck met with the Board at 8:30 PM , He told the Board he was opposed to having the dump on Stearns Avenue and that everyone on the street was opposed to it. He told the Board he would like to have the holes on Stearns Hill that were taken for tests filled. A discussion was held on the Solid Waste Disposal Committee, Mr, Buck asked the Board why Stearns Avenue was chosen, when Bird Road is a better site for the dump. He was advised by the Board that this will be up to the people at the SpeciAlITown Meeting, Mr, Buck was advised that the Town Manager will take care of having the holes filled, Mr, Stanley Marks met with the Board regarding a tree on his street that was in need of being removed and asked if it was his responsibility as branches were falling and he was afraid someone would be injured. He was advised that no funds were available to remove it at this time unless the money could be transfered, The Board told him they would check to see if the tree was on town property or his property and discuss it next week. Members of the Airport Advisory Committee met with the Board, Chairman Woodlock told them that he would like the Committee to keep them up-to-date as to what they felt would be the best approack to developing and maintaining the airport, Selectman Zecher asked them to read the suggestions offered by Mr, Seifert, The Committee will set-up a meeting date Motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Kellam to adjourn to Executive Session, all in favor. Executive session at 9:45 PM, EXECUTIVE SESSION August 27, 1969 Board of Selectmen and Town Manager met with the Police Chief, A discussion was held on checking the payroll and overtime for his department, The Police Chief was also advised that the Town Manager should be informed where he can be reached. A discussion was held on bids received for two-way radios. As the radios would be remakes, the Town Manager felt they should be evaluated. The bids will be evaluated and taken up a later date. Motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Kellam to adjourn, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM,