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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-19-1969EXECUTIVE SESSION November 19, 1969 The Building Inspector appeared before the Board to discuss the problem that had developed. .Property had been removed on North Maih Street and we had received complaint that it wasntt done properly according to our Zoning By -law. After investigation and review he had put a cease and desist on the people until such time they complied with the variance. He did point out that he approved of what was being done.. He asked the people to apply for a variance from the Board of Appeals and asked the Board of Selectmen to forward a letter to the Board expressing our feeling on the violation and have their opinion on what should be done. Our Board, after lengthy discussion, felt that a letter should be forwarded to the Board on a vote of -1 (Zecher opposed) Letter is being processed to the Board of Appeals saying our Board recommends the variance be granted. Mr. Zecher told the Board that the Building Inspector told them to stop and he didn't. We have laws why don't they apply for a permit to get a variance. November 19, 1969 Meeting called at 7:37 P.M. All. members present, and the Town Manager, The Chairman read the amount of the Treasurer's W- errant, $351,159,99, and Selectman Zecher questioned two vouchers; one for Markings, Inc, #3472 in- quiring whether or not this payment concluded the project, and another voucher #3481: for Wrentham Equipment Company, because he dial not recall. that the equipment had been authorized for purchase by the Board. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $351,159,99, Selectman Ze.cher was opposed, The Board received a letter of appreciation from Clayton C, Daley, President of Drake Cakes, Borden, Inc, for the letter from the Board, and for its parti- cipation in the groundbreaking ceremonies for their new plant in Mansfield, The Chairman received a letter from the Southeastern Regional. Planning and Development Commission advising him of his appointment to the Southeastern Massachusetts Transportation Coordinating Committee, as Primary member from Mansfield, and approved by Edward J. Ribbs, Commissioners, D.P.W. A letter was read from Edward H. Kane, 70 South Main Street, addressed to the Town Manager, requesting assistance with regard to the early morning dis- turbances at 64 South Main Street, The comolaint also mentioned the operating of heavy duty diesel engines between 4:30 A.M. and 5:30 A,,M, and the repair and maintenance of trucks on Sundays. A letter was read from Attorney Rotenberg representing Mrs, Winifred Ball of 64 South Main Street, advising that this property has been in use as a truck depot for at least 35 years, and was oper- ated as such prior to zoning. He advised that the business is run properly and without undue noise, and that no other complaints have been received from the neighborhood, Letter read from Ralph H. Seifert sent to the Chairman of the Board regarding his previous letters to the Ai.roor.t Commission with regard to the Airport, The Chairman advised that a letter will be forwarded to Mr., Seifers advising what has been done by the Advisory Committee, Certification of Election received from the labor Relations Commission regard- ing the Town of Mansfield and Local 1820, International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO, regarding the Firefighters desire to be represented by the Local. 1820 , the vote being 8 - 2, Communication received from the Department of Public Works approving as of December 6, 1968 the work done by the Board in the maintenance of Chapter 90 roads in the town under Contract No, 24526, Letter received from Self Help Incorporated regarding a representative to the Board of Directors to replace William P. Kellam, .Jr, who is no longer a resident of Massachusetts. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to appoint Selectman Stephen J. Conroy the - Boardts representative to the Board of Directors of Self Help Tncorporated, 11/19/69 - 2 ., Permission requested by Geddy Oil Comnany to remove existing sign and replace with a new sign at Mansfield Mo4ors,301 North Main Street, The application was referred to the Building Inspector for his approval.. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to grant permission to the Attleboro Area Association for Retarded Children to conduct its annual. fund drive in town from Sunday, November, 23 through Saturday, November 29, 1969, The Board received the report for the month of October from Lincoln S. Noble, Ai.rnort Manager regarding the Airport. A hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. on the application of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for permission to install. approximately 300 ' of 2" welded steel gas main on Court Street, and approximately 450' of 4" welded steel. gas main on Access Road from Chauncy Street to a point 200' down Access Road, There was no opposition recorded, and unon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted that permission be granted to the Brockton Taunton Gas Company, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Z,echer it was voted to grant a renewal Common V.ctualler's License to the Mansfield House, Inc, Application received for permission to erect an overhanging sign for Oxford Cleaners, 233 North Main Street, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to refer the request to the Building In- spector for his approval. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant renewal Public Entertainment Licenses on the Lord's Day to: Mansfield House, Inc, - 1 pool table, juke box, radio and television C.ri.stoforo Colombo Lodge #1109, Sons of Italy - I pool table, juke box, radio and television, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to grant a renewal. Automatic Amusement license, 1. pool table and pin ball machine e weekdays only, to the Mansfield House, Inc, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to grant a renewal. Music Machine License, weekdays only, to the Mansfield }louse, Inc, unon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to grant renewal Live Entertainment Licenses, orchestra and vocalist only, to Phillips Welch Post, and Cr.istoforo Colombo Lodge #1109, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Stephen Conroy it was voted to grant a renewal Lodging House License to the Mansfield House, Inc, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant a renewal. Common Victuall.er's license to the Mansfield House, Inc, 11/19/69 e Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant the following Class I Garage Licenses, Say.ini Pontiac, Inc, Mansfield Motors, Inc, Old Colony Motors, Inc, With regard to Selectman /,ocher questioning the voucher for Wrentham Equipment Company, the minutes of the previous meetings were checked, and on October 22 it had been voted to buy the c{euipment in question, and Selectman Zecher apologized for not remembering the recommendation and vote regarding the trailer and truck, A letter was read from Attorney Ernest L. White, Jr., advising that he was enclosing a copy of a report from Albee, Harrold & H.rth to Mr, Alexander A. Wi.l.l concern- ing the Mill Street bridge with regard to the tests made by the engineering firm. He suggested that the Massachusetts Department of Public Works be contacted with regard to increasing the weight l.i.m.it on this bridge because of the results of the tests. The tests on the cores removed from the bridge were made by The Thompson & i.icbtner Company, Inc, The Town Manager reported on two bids received for the repair of the railroad fence on Central. and George Streets; George Street $483,33 and the Central. Street side in the amount of $264,1.7. The bids were received from the City Fence Company, He advised that he had checked with Eric Redfern, D.P.W. Engineer, since this could be repaired under the Chapter 90 maintenance program, and lie had approved the bids, He requested the Board's approval, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to accept the two bids from City Fence Company for the repair of the fences, The Town Manager advised of a letter received from the Housing and Urban Develop- ment advising of the approval. of $20,000, for a sewer. study, This is an interest free loan, not to be paid back until. town goes into construction of the project. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Saunders,- secdnded.,by Selectman Zecher it was voted to table the communication regarding the loan until. Mr.. McKinnon's office is contacted, made The Tom Manager advised there were two appointments to be /on the Conservation Com- mission, Also , that Mr.. Buck, previously mentioned for the appointment had notified Mr, Foster_ that he would not accept the position, Mr. Foster had recommended two other peopLq;J'aul F, Boyden, and Deborah Button, and advised that he. would appoint these two to the Commission if agreeable to the Board, Richard Morse, in- terested in being appointed advised that the qualifications of the persons should be checked for qualifications. The Chairman mentioned another person who was also interested, and after a discussion the Town Manager agreed to hold up one appointment, Paul Boyden, until he further discusses the matter with Mr, Foster, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted that the low bid of Joseph Gonsalves be accepted for the townIq 9npplu of sand for the coming year at a price of $1,30 a yard delivered, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to award the contract for furnishing the town with salt for the coming year to Eastern (Mineral) Minerals, Inc, at a price of $16,00 'per 'ton. on the recommenda- tion of the Highway Superintendent, 11/19/69 4 - The Town Manager advised that a small water job on Chauncy Street would be ad- vertised for hid, the bids to be opened at 10:00 A,M, December 10, 1969, Selectman lecher mentioned setting up a meeting regarding the selves plant to clear up the nrobl.em from the Chocolate Company, as suggested at a previous meeting, Selectman /ether also brought no the subject of setting a noli.cy regarding selling of old equipment, or surplus equipment in different departments. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman 7.echer, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted that in the future when there is any surplus equipment that it be. publicized to give everyone a chance to bid for it, Selectman Clemmey proposed that the Selectmen meet Monday nights for a work shop session regarding budgets, etc. After a discussion regarding setting a particular night for each week, upon a motion by Selectman 'Conroy, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted that the Board will, set a work shop session each Wednesday night for the following week, the meetings to be at 7:30 P.M. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman 9echer it was voted to grant permission to the Mansfield Civic Association to use the Town Hall auditorium on December 14, 1969 from 8:00 A,M, to 8:00 P,M,and a one day permit for the sale of used articles, the proceeds to be used to finance the projects of the Associa- tion, with arrangements to be made with the Town Manager, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.