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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-10-1969September 10, 1969 Meeting called at 7:30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to approve the Treasurers Warrant in the amount of $366,065,53. Communication received from Dean Junior College advising that a Police Science Institute is another community service program of the College designed to make available to police an academic police science training program. Membership in the Institute is open to communities at a fee of $300,00, The Board was advised of a public hearing for the open discussion of questions relating to the public roads. The hearing will be held in the Courthouse, Taunton on Tuesday, September 23, 1969 at 2 :30 P.M. Chapter 90 work will also be discussed. A hearing was held on the petition of the New England Tel, & Tel, Company for the removal of one pole, and the placement of two new poles on Otis Street, Mr, Melpignano was present to represent the Telephone Company, and after a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to approve the petition for the Telephone Company, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant permission for the change in Managers, namely Frank Signoriello, for Cuneots, Inc, The Board received a Memorandum of Understanding from the Department of Public Works advising that the sum of $13,800,00 has been set aside for the town upon commencement of the Chapter 90 project on Gilbert and West Streets, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to approve and sign the above Memorandum of Understanding, The Town Manager advised that he had checked the tree which Mr, Stanley Marks had complained about, and found that the tree is on his property behind a fence. There had been a guy wire on the tree from the light pole, and the guy wire has been removed. He advised that he would like guidance of what the Board wishes to do about the trees that are on private property. This tree is completely dead, and is a hazard, and he asked the Board to set a policy regarding the removal of dead trees on private property. After a discussion, the Town Manager recommended that the following policy be adopted: The Town will remove any and all trees that are considered dangerous to foot and automobile traffic, and that are dangerous to high voltage power lines, The Town Manager is the sole judge of this tree removal program. If the Town Manager and property owner do not agree on a given tree removal, the final decision then rests with the Board of Selectmen. The owner will sign an agreement with the Town, giving the Town permiss- ion to trespass on his or her property to cut and remove any part or the entire tree. The:,Town will not be responsible for damage to lawns or shrubs on a per - sonts property while removing said tree or limbs. The above policy subject to final approval by the Town Counsel, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to adopt the above policy, 9/10/69 2 The Town Manager advised the Board that he had figured the sewer assessments for the Hillside Terrace sewer project. The total front sewerage is 5,204 lineal feet at a cost per foot of $11,44. The property owner's share would be $5.72 per foot. The matter was tabled after discussion until the Town Manager checks the final figures and they are put on the sewer assessment maps. Ronald Buck and a group of about a dozen people came before the Board regard- ing the Stearns Avenue property being used as a dump site, Mr. Buck presented the Chairman with a petition with 247 names, some residents of Easton, stating their objections to the use of the land on Stearns Avenue as a dumping area, the highest point in to}Sn`, which could well be used as a recreational area and preserved as a green belt area, The petition also stated that Stearns Avenue is not built to withstand the added traffic, and would have to be rebuilt at a prohibitive cost to the town. Mr. Buck spoke for the group and suggested buying the land adjacent to the dump, and that there are two roads running off of East Street that could be used`, He thought it would be better to keep the dump at its present location rather than to have to build a new road and run water to the Stearns Avenue property. The group thought that a more thorough study should be made to determine the best location for the town dump. Further discussion followed. Anthony Melchiorri was present at the meeting regarding his application for a wine and malt beverage package store license for the Central Market to be relocated on Villa Street. The Clerk read a letter from the Church of St. John the Evangelist advising that Mr. Melchiorri had requested the approval of the Church in his efforts to obtain a beer and wine license for his new store. This complies with regulations as the northwest corner of the new supermarket front- ing on Villa Street, lies within 500 feet of the church property. The letter advised that at a meeting held on September 8, 1969 the Vestry of the Church of St. Uohn the Evangelist voted strongly in favor of Mr. Melchiorrie's request for approval from the Chuarch, and there was no objection to his obtaining a license to sell beer and wine on the premises of his new supermarket. After a dis- cussion, Selectman Zecher moved that the license be granted. There was no immediate second to the motion, and the Chairman relinquished the chair and seconded the motion, and it was voted to grant the wine and malt beverage package store license for the Central Market, 3 -0 vote _ Selectman Saunders abstained from voting. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to remove voucher #2651 for J. Williams Beal Sons and Poskus in the amount of $2,799, from the Treasurerts Warrant. Stephen Conroy, a member of the Airport Advisory Committee, was present at the meeting and advised the Chairman that the Committee would like to be on the agenda At next week's meeting to give the Board a report of the Committee. It was agree- able to the Board. The minutes of the previous meetings were approved as submitted. Upon a'motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.