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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-8-1969October 8,, 1969 Meeting called at 9:02 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 Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $467,485,38, The Clerk read a letter from Reverend Arthur D. McAskill written on behalf of a group of interested citizens requesting permission for the use of the South Common for a public gathering on Wednesday, October 7.5, 1969 from 5:00 to 7 :00 PM. This date is ItVietnam Peace Day" and the purpose of the gathering would be to attract people who are in sympathy with the cause of bringing peace to Vietnam. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted that permission be granted for the use of the South Common on October 15, 7.969 as requested. Letter received from the Recreation Committee suggesting that the recreation program should have a paid full -time Recreation Director. The letter suggest- ed that playground areas should be made available in the Bast and West Mansfield areas, and that money should be appropriated next year for some equipment for these areas, as well as for additional personnel. Letter received from the Department of Public Works advising that on November 26, 1969, in compliance with Chapter 834 of the Acts of 1969, a Bureau of Solid Waste Disposal will be established within the D.P.W. This Department in con- junction with the Department of Public Health and the Department of Natural Resources will investigate and study solid waste disposal needs for the Common- wealth. A questionnaire was enclosed for information to enable the two Depart- ments to complete a statewide inventory of existing facilities, and to initi- ate a program for solid waste disposal, including plans for their implementation. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant permission to the Mansfield Girl. Scouts to conduct a community fund drive to be held from November 2 through November 8, 1969. Request received from Allan Jones for the use of the Town Hall on October 13, 1969 for the purpose of holding a Columbus Day dance for the youth of Mansfield, The Board members questioned Mr. Jones about chaperones for the dance who would be responsible, and unless there were sufficient adult sponsors, would be against granting the permit. Mr, Jones, Manager of the orchestra, The Boothill Express" advised the orchestra was composed of an organ, guitar, drum and saxa phone, and that adults of the men in the group will chaperone, plus the Police. After further discussion, Mr. Jones left the meeting to bring back adults who would be willing to do this, The Board received an invitation from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to attend a conference on Regional and Community Resources Development on October 9, 1969 at 1 :30 P.M. at South Eastern Mass, University, North Dartmouth, 10/8/69 2 _ The Clerk read a letter from Town Counsel Cunningham advising the Board that the Court has issued an Interlocutory Decree ordering that the premises owned by Napoleon Gorman on North Main Street continue to be vacated, and that Mr. Gorman must comply with the Order of the Board of Health specify- ing that certain conditions be remedied, The Town may, within one year from the date that the premises have been closed, cause the building to be de- molished or removed, the cost of which would be billed to the owner.. Report received from Lincoln S. Noble, Airport Manager for the month of September. Announcement received from the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association with regard to 1969 Town Finance Seminars for Finance Committees, Capital Budget and Personnel Committees, and for Selectmen and Town Treasurers, One series to be held at Babson Institute, and the other at St, Johns Preparatory School in Danvers. Letter from the Attorney General advised that his office will conduct an all day conference on the Massachusetts Conflict of Interest Law on Friday, October 17 at the Yankee Drummer Inn in Auburn at 9:00 A.M. The Board signed a character reference for Paul. Berenson,301 Williams Street for a certificate of incorporation under the name of Great Dane Club of New England, Inc, to be located in the town of Townsend, Mass. Notice received from the Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency advising that the Sector 2B headquarters presently located at and on the grounds of the Plymouth County Hospital, Hanson will be relocated at Bridgewater Correctional Institute, next to the Area II headquarters, beginning October 1, 1969, Another letter received from Ralph Seifert referring to his letter to the Airport Commissioners with suggestions for the development of the profit- able operation of the Municipal Airport, The Town Manager to acknowledge letters and advise him that the information has been forwarded to the Airport Advisory Committee, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to grant a one day beer and wine license to the Tri Country Club, Inc, off School Street for October 19, 1969, with the stipulation that the sale of beer and wine not to start before twelve noon. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman 7.echer it was voted to grant a one day beer and wine license to the Mansfield Post 198 for Friday, October 10, 1969, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to request the Finance Committee for two transfers from the Reserve Fund; one in the amount of $60, to Town Clerk and Accountant Expense Account, and the other for $34,75 for the Town Clerk and Account Salaries Account, 10/8/69 3 ( Alice D. Phillips, 7.9 Creedon Street drawn as a Traverse juror for Superior Court, Fall River for the November sitting, The Chairman read a request submitted by Mrs. Jellinek for the Board to suggest to the Planning Board to prepare a workable Earth Removal By -Law, and make the necessary Zoning By-Law changes, to be ready for the next Town Meeting, The request cited different stipulations in a recent decision of the Board of Appeals. She also stated that the Building Inspector has no right to enforce the Zoning By-Law, The Chairman advised that the Build- ing Inspector can enforce the By-Law, and the Board of Appeals can do nothing after they issue a permit, Mr. Jones returned with Mrs. Bechtel, the mother of the guitar player in the band. She advised there would be seven, and possibly nine,parents to act as chaperons at the dance, The Board agreed that the request should be signed by the parents acting as sponsors. After further discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to approve the request for the use of the Town Hall October 13, 1969, Mrs, Bechtel to coordinate in the morning with the Town Manager regarding names of sponsors, and to check regarding Police,:janitorial services and the charge for the Hall, was in today The Town Manager advised that a representativd /from the Bristol County Health Association regarding having the TB X -ray unit in front of the Town Hall, the tom to contribute $150, toward the cost. The cost of the program per person to the Association is $2,47, The unit would be here on December 11 from 3;00 to 5;00 P,M, and 6;00 to 8;00 P.M. Selectman Saunders made a motion to go ahead with the program, the Town Manager to find the money for the project, but after further discussion, Selectman Saunders withdrew his motion. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to table the matter for one week, the Town Manager to check regarding the $150, needed for tIte- program, The Town Manager presented a tabulation of the street lines to be painted, stating they should be done right this time. A policy should be set with guidelines such as parking areasback from corners. Chairman advised that the Fire Chief had advised him that he lost one of his tanks on one of the old engines. This tank is 36 years old, and there is no way of patching it. He had obtained a price of $150, and a transfer from the Reserve Fund would be necessary, The Town Manager advised that there were two good pressure tanks removed from the C.D. 5,000 gallons water tank available if either, one is of the right size. T,Manager to check with Fire Chief, The Chairman also brought up the matter of new uniforms in the Fire Department for men who have changed their rating which necessitates a change of uniform, Town Manager advised there was a provision in the contract, but no money was appropriated in the Fire Department budget, There will have to be a Finance Committee transfer before the uniforms can be ordered. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to adjourn at 10:25 P.M.