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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-30-1969December_ 30, 1969 Meeting called at 7 :30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $93,775,39, The minutes of the regular meeting held December 23, 1969 and the Rmergency Meeting held December. 27, 1.969 were approved as submitted. Letter received from Robert C, Marini, Camp, Dresser and McKee, advising that and Mr. Richard rstes are planning to attend a joint meeting of the Planning Roard and the Hoard of Selectmen at the Town Hall, on Monday evening, ,January 1970 at 7:30 P.M. Unon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant a renewal Sunday license for radio, T.V. and juke box to Anthony l.omberto, d /b /a Dari.o's Famous Chicken House, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant renewal Sunday licenses for pool table, T,V „ radio and juke box to the Regent Cafe, Inc, Unon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to grant a renewal. Week. -day Music Machine license to Cindy's Donut Shop, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to grant renewal. Common Victuallers' licenses to Cindy's Donut. Shon, Loui.e's Diner. and Lena's Sub Shop, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman 7,echer it was voted to allow Clubs and Restaurants to sell. liquor until 7:00 A.M. New Year's Day, he 12, The Clerk read a statement of facts submitted by the Finance Committee regarding the overtime nay due the Fire Department, The Chairman spoke about the encumber- ed funds that have been spent, now the money is not available. Knew there were some encumbered funds, but dial not know the exact amount until December 12, and the remaining amount in the Reserve Fund is to be transferred to the Firemen's Account, the additional money needed to he appropr.i.ated at Town Meeting, Selectman lecher stated that he was opposed to the emergency meeting held last: Saturday. Did not think it was right to charge the Chief with gross mismanage- ment, strong words subjecting the town to legal action, The statement went out under the authority of the Finance Committee, the Selectmen were not .involved, The Chief had a right to make a statement on hi-s behalf, and he has been Chief a good many years, submitted budgets, and never had any trouble before. At a loss to understand how this came into being, charging the Chief with mismanage_ ment. We have a very good Fire Department, the men are well trained, and the T eople in torn have peace of mind with a good Department, The Chief asked for a request for funds, and asked for an audit. Would like to agree with the Chief that if he feels that a special audit would bring out any facts on his part. Selectman zecher then made a motion to request Mr. McKinnon for a special audit of the Town finances, mentioning bidding procedures, transfers from t}r. Rsewp Ford, 12/23/69 2 n upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to approve a request for nermissi.on to erect an overhanging sign for A. R. Block, Inc, at 229 North Main Street, subject to approval by the Building In.- Spector, The Town Manager advised the Board that Mr. Brown, renresenti.ng A. R. Rl.ock,lnc, had requested a meter, and questioned paying the $25,00 fee requested by the Tight Department, which is a rule of the Department, and returned after si-x months to the customer, Mr.. Brown had advised him that the firm was a well known firm, and he did not think a deposit was necessary in this case, The To= Manager advised him that he would not give him the meter installation with- out the Board's decision since he did not recommend putting a meter in without the usual, deposit required. After a discussion, the Board agreed to follow the Town Manager's recommendation regarding the $25, fee to be charged, Letter .received from Chairman of the Planning Board requesting the Selectmen to take a vote, approving a full-time Planner for the Board so that an appro. priati.on could be put in the budget, The B oa.rd had met with the Planning Board previously, with four members present, and they had agreed that we need on, Selectman Clemmey made a motion to hire a Planner for the Town, and a discussion followed .regarding the submission of a job description by the Planning Board before a final. vote is taken, The Planner would be hired for a seven months period at a fee of $6,000, Selectman Clemmeyls'motion teas tabled until the job description is provided. The acceptance of Cobb Street was discussed and the necessity for holding a public hearing. This would be a :joint hearing by the Board and the Planning Board, and upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to hold the hearing on the acceptance of Cobb Street. on January 14, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. After a discussion regarding another appointment of a member of the Conservation Commission, the Town Manager appoi-nt.ed Richard Morse as a member of the Com- missi.on, Negotiations to be held on Monday, December 29 at 1 :00 o "clock with the Town Hall employees, Light Department and Highway Department, and at 4:00 P.M. with the Firemen, upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to adjourn at 13:20 P.M. 2 and purchases charged against the Light Department, and have them look into all matters concerning finances, which was seconded by Selectman Saunders, addi.ng,as a constructive move to restore any confidence, and it was so voted. Unanimous vote, Selectman Woodlock advised that the audits were done on a yearly hasi.s, and lie doubted if M.r.. McKinnon will send an official. crew out to audit one account, but advised that he will. contact Mr, McKinnon, The Chairman also advised that because of what has transpired regarding this matter, the Chief might request a nublic hearing, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to hold the public hearing if requested by the Fire Chief, Letter received from the Planning Board relative to the qualifications and dut:iee of a .full: timW,Planner as requested by the Selectmen, requesting that the Se- lectmen vote to support this request. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to support the Planning Boardts recommendation to hire a full-time Planner and to have the Planning Board request: the necessary appropriation for his salary in its budget, Unanimous vote, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to approve the low bi.d for 9,100 ft, of KV wise submitted by Grainger Rush in the amount of $1,1.1.5,00, The Town Manager advised that he had received two bids for the installation of sewer mains on Creeden Street; bid held of Daniel D'Onforo in the amount of $8,390, and one from Ralph Vickery Construction Co, in the amount of $9,800, The Town Manager recommended the acceptance of the low bi.d, and upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to accent the low bid of Daniel DtOnforo Sons for the installation of sewer mains on Cr.eeden Street, The Town Manager advised that he had received one bid for the water connection projects from Joseph Jacuzzi in the amount of $4,560. He told the Board that he had not been able to talk- with the engineer from Whitman and Howard regarding the awarding of this bi.d, and after a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to table the awarding of this bid until the Town Manager talks with the Engineer, Mr, Howland, Selectman Saunders inquired whether or not it had been determined whether or not the town should have an individual appraiser regarding the land Cabot, Cabot i and Forbes is desrouc of purchasing, The Board to check with the Town Counsel who is here tonight. A shelter for the man at the town dump was discussed, and it was decided some- thing should be done for him, and the Town Manager advised that he. was working on the problem, Selectman Saunders also inquired about the .installation of a postage meter which he has asked about, previously, and wanted to knows if a proposal. has come in on the costs, etc, The Town Manager advised that he had received the pro.. posal fi$tlin.ng the total, amount of mail in the different departments, or a N3w total. of 58,000 pieces a year, and the cost of the machine would be $1,230, ( as of today, with the possibility of an increase in the cost between now and Town Meeting time, After a di.scussi.on, unona motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted that an item for tile, postage meter be included in the Town Treasurer's budget, and submitted to the Finance Com- mittee, the cost of the postage to he charged to each individual department, The Chairman advised that there was approximately $1,200 left in the Reserve Fund which is not being distributed to make payments on the amounts of money owed the Firemen. The Chief has submitted a voucher. showing $120,00 to the ten permanent Firemen making a total of $1,200. The call men were owed $997,50 and the Town Manager feels that at least some part of this money should have been given to the call. Firemen, The Chairman stated that he personally felt that the call men should be nail, the balance to be given to the permanent men, then all, would receive almost an equal share of the money being distributed. There was a discussion regarding the apportionment of the money, and upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman 7e.cher it was voted to pay the voucher as submitted by the Fire Chief, Selectman Saunders brought up the subject of the manhole in the sidewalk on North Main Street which should be filled with gravel to correct the situation now existing. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Conroy i.t was voted to authorize the Town Manager to have a load of gr.a.vel dumped into this manhole. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to go into executive session, The regular meeting adjourned at 8;55 P,M, December 30, 1969 Execntive Session, Joseph Chal,i.foux, Bu.i.ld.ing Inspector, discussed violations of the Building Code by Roger T. Chevers, d /b /a Pioneer Builders of 194 Rumford Avenue, Mansfield and Mr, Hegarty of 523 Oak Street, Foxhnro, The Building Inspector will take the necessary action due to these violations, Robert Cunningham, Toi�m Counsel, stated that it had come to his attention that the Board of Selectmen dial not have c.6molete confidence in him as Town Counsel., Discussion followed on the status of the Town Counsel, Selectman /ether then made a motion to give Town Counsel a vote of confidence, and to continue with his work as Town Counsel, The motion was defeated for the lack of a second, Robert Cunningham tendered his resignation to be effective January 10, 1970 The Selectmen tahled action on his resignation until January 10, 1970, The Town Manager asked for aoproval of the Selectmen to rai.se the comnensati.on of the following positions, two Senior Clerks to two Sen.i.or. Bookkeepers; one from $94,37 to $98,00 and one from $35,00 to $98,00, One Senior Clerk's rate to be changed from $83,00 to $85,00, Selectmen approved the changes as stated, (Vote_ not necessary). Execntive session adionrned at 10;40 P.M.