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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-2-1968October 2, 1968 Meeting called for 7 :30 P.M. All members present, The Board met in executive session with members of the Library Trustees regarding their budget, The Chairman welcomed the members of the School Committee to the joint meet- ing with the Board to elect a member of the School Committee to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Lewis W. Davison, The person elected to serve until the next annual election in January 1.969, If a second ballot is necessary, the Chairman requested voting for the two people who have the highest vote on the first ballot. Chairman of the School Committee' Francis D. Annese nominated James R. Kelly; Selectman Dustin nominated Mrs, Cynthia Cyfert; Selectman Kellam noninated' Oscar Lindner and Selectman Wood_ lock nominated Miss Patricia Marcussen, Selectman Dustin then moved that the nominations be closed which was second- ed by School Committee member Robert Tighe, The results of the election were as follows: First Ballot Second Ballot James R. Kelly 4 5 Cynthia Cyfert 1 Oscar Lindner 2 3 Patricia Marcussen 1 As a result of the election it was declared that James R. Kelly is the new member of the School Committee to serve until the annual.Election in January 1969, Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Dustin it was voted to approve the Treasurerts Warrant in the amount of $283,638,18, Ben Latham, Chairman of the Planning Board, reported on the meeting of the Old Colony Planning Council which he attended in Hanover,on behalf of the Board, regarding the new incinerator the Combustion Engineering Co, has developed, which is acceptable to the Department of Public Health, He gave a resume of how the incinerator works, and had a booklet describing the incinerator. He will make a copy for the Board, Selectman Woodlock gave a report on his meeting with Mr. Wojtkiewiz and other petitioners regarding burning at the town dump. He advised that the petitioners had requested the Department of Public Health to hold a hearing in Mansfield regarding the problem, The Board to check with the Department of Public Health and advise what the Board has done regarding the problem; v _2_ 10/2/68 Upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to appoint Leon W. Dean as its representative to represent the Board at meetings of the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to approve a character reference for Richard E. Fraites and others, for a certificate of incorporation under the name of the Kingswood Players, Inc. The Board received an invitation to attend the joint installation of the Mansfield Post 198 and its Auxiliary on Saturday, October 19, 1968 at the Legion Home. The Board received notice of the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association's annual State -Wide Town Meeting to be held at the Belmont in West Harwich on October 11, 12, 13, 1968. Robert Button requested tentative approval from the Board for an initial plan of the Fire Department to hold a chicken barbecue and country fair on town_ owned land on East Street between the Little League field and the Robinson School. This eventto be held during the month of June next year. Upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted that the use of the requested land be granted for the Fire Departmentts proposed j country fair to be held next June, with the stipulation that the landrwould be cleaned up after the event. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Dustin it was voted to approve a license for L. W. Fontaine Company of Attleboro to pick up rubbish .. in the town, with the stipulation that only rubbish that is picked up in the town is to be dumped at the town dump. The Recreation Committee attended the meeting. Since the bleachers have been bulldozed down, there was a discussion regarding bulldozing the trees out of that area behind the bleacher location, and making a practice field in this location. It was agreed to get an estimate from a contractor for the bull- dozing work. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, second- ed by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to have the Recreation Committee pro_" teed with the park practice field project, The Board discussed the proposal that two persons from the School Department be designated by the School Committee to attend meetings with the Recreation Committee to act as liaison between the Recreation Committee and the School Committee. Letter to be written to School Committee regarding this proposal- The Chairman gave a report on meeting with the Recreation Committee and advised of a quotation received for painted portable bleachers. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted that the Recreation Committee be authorized to draw up specifications and ad- vertise for portable steel bleachers, with the(the)idea that the bid opening will be October 9, 1968. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to get stickers for townspeople using the town dump, and to start the system as soon as possible. Dog bite case reported- Stephen Baxter, Shields Street bitten by dog owned.by Grace McDonald. 92 Oakland Street_ J 10/2/68 3 Ruling read from the Town Counsel regarding the purchase of two transformers ( in the amount of $868,40 each purchased last year, as two separate orders, which was questioned formerly by Selectman Kellam, (Town Counsel's opinion on file) It was agreed to check with the Light Superintendent to see if the town paid a fair price for the transformers. ti { Eee .,, «.QP ( =r ,. ,�«e L�._phn,,,_e{ `T.� -.- .. C_fi wu.:i.:a-n .- �u -('u -L a o .- n�.a -r Af" 0 d c <., 'kId l «, <,. tre, , U It,, ��, . _,. �,. t Police The Chairman discussed advertising for new /cruisers and station wagon for the Fire Department, After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to advertise for bids for the two cruiser and station wagon, and to request additional money required from the Finance Com- mittee to cover the bids. The two Chapter 90 Maintenance bids for resurfacing and cement work on the Elms. Street overpass were discussed. It was agreed to accept the bid from Con-Treat Products Co, for the cement work, and they have agreed to include a two year guarantee on their work. With regard to the resurfacing, since the amount of this bid plus the cement work would exceed the $15,OOO,y(maintenance money, upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to award the contract to Campanella Corporation, and to the pay the additional amount of money needzd.`inthe amount of $1,133x from highway funds. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to approve the hiring of typing help in the Town Manager's office, Selectman Kellam brought up the subjects of sale of tax title land and sale of the Villa Street property by auction. After a discussion it was agreed that SelectmanWoodlock would check the tax tit16 land on maps submitted by the Assess- ors, and Selectman Kellam would prepare the advertisement for papers regarding the auction, and to check on the auctioneer. The ad to be placed in the Boston Sunday Globe, Attleboro Sun and the Mansfield News, October 26th was set as the date for the auction. The minutes of the previous:'meeting were approved, The Board discussed the plans and specifications for the alterations for the Police Station, and after a discussion, upon �oltnigon by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted that th Town Manager be authorized to go out for bid for alterations to the Police Department area, The Board to meet with Edward Dunne, Supt, of the Highway Department, regarding his department's budget,next week at 10:00 P.M. Upon a motion by -Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to open the Warrant tonight for a Special Town Meeting to be held on October 28, 1968 at 7:30 P.M. at the High School Auditorium, and the Warrant to be closed on October 9, 1968, Mrs. Jellenek questioned the Board regarding R. Chamberst gravel pit bond, and advised the Board that she had found out that it was on file with the Acting Town Manager. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 11:25 P.M.