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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-9-1968October 9, 1968 Meeting called for 7:30 P.M. All members present, The Chairman advised the Board of the bids received for the portable bleachers at Memorial Park which were as follows: Shawls Sporting Goods, Inc, _ $6,000,00 and Marr Scaffolding Company $5,490,00, He also advised that the Recreation Committee was meeting to review the bids, and the Recreation Committee submitted its recommendation to accept the bid of Marr Scaffolding Company, After a dis- cussion, upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted that the low bid of Marr Scaffolding Company be accepted, The Chairman read a letter from Superintendent Avery advising the Board that William J. Sullivan and J. Spencer Kelley, Jr, had been appointed to act as liaison between the School Department and the Recreation Committee, The Chairman read the amount of the Treasurers Warrant in the amount of $261,199,90, Selectman Kellam questioned whether or not a bill for hydrants pur- chased from Hilco Supply Co, in the amount of $1,008,00 had been put out for bid, and would like an explanation before approving the voucher. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant less voucher #3312 in the amount of $1,008,00 until further information is available. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved, The Board received a letter from the Planning Board regarding the completion of the Board's questionnaire regarding the Reconnaissance Survey requested by the Department of Commerc6 and Development, The Chairman read a letter of resignation from James R. Kelly as a member of the Planning Board since he now is a member of the School Committee, Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Dustin it was voted to accept his resignation, and to send him a letter of commendation for his services while a member of the Planning Board, The Chairman reported that lie had received a call from the Department of Public Health advising of a public hearing to be held on October 29, 1968 at 4:30 P.M. in the Town Hall auditorium, and the State will be responsible for advertising the hearing in the Attleboro Sun and the Mansfield News, A letter was received from the Town Hall group advising they pare ready to open negotiations for 1969. A letter was read from Leslie Ferrier, Superintendent of the Light Department, regarding the transformers questioned by Selectman Kellam which gave a comparison of price with another firm.which was the same as paid for the transformers. Therefore, he doubted we could have saved anything by going out for bid, The Chairman advised that he would contact the contractors in town regarding re- pairs to be made at the Memorial Building requesting estimates for the work to be done, 10/9/68 2 l' Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to sign the Proclamation submitted by Mrs, Veder Norton designating October 26 to November 2, 1968 as Mentally Retarded Children week in the Town of Mansfield. The following articles are to be in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on October 28, 1968: 1, Article regarding engaging an engineer to make essential tests or"eliminary to the development of plans related to the practical and economical restora- tion of Fulton and Kingman Ponds, 2, Appropriate the sum of $8,130,15, the proceeds of Chapter 616, Acts of 1967, for the rebuilding and improvement of Tremont Street, 3, Change in Zoning By-Law to have beauty parlors in a Residence A Zone, 4, Change in Zoning By-Law to change an area of land on North Main Street from Industrial to Residence C. Upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to postpone closing the Warrant at this time, Mr, Wally Jenkins and Charles Miller of Haley and Ward appeared at the Board's request to explain the status of the new sewer construction account, Mr. Miller presented the Board with copies of the costs and explained the report to the Board. The extra work involved on the project had added to the original contract price, Selectman Woodlock questioned who authorized the extra work, and Mr. Jenkins advised that he had been authorized to do the w6rk by the former Town Zo Cg Manager, Selectmen Woodlock and Kellam advised that they were not aware of the < extra work, and this should have been authorized by the Board, Mr, Jenkins ad_ vised the extra work was clearly stated on all bills submitted which had been approved for payment, namely, rebuilding of the sludge beds, aeration tank work, fencing, etc, Air. Jenkins further advised that since the Town Manager was the Board's representative he had assumed that he had advised the Board of the extra work, The Town Counsel, present at the meeting, advised that he had discussed this matter with the Bureau of Accounts, and that the State would require written evidence that the additional work was properly authorized. He suggested borrowing money for a short term to pay the outstanding bills, since the Federal Grant of $122,100,00 and the State Grant of $111,000,00 will not be received until after completion and final inspection of the plant which should be November 1, 1968, He suggested that an article be included in the Warrant for the Special Town Meet- ing to raise the necessary money to pay the bills, Selectman Kellam questioned the Town Counsel regarding the transformer bills since they were purchased in violation of the Town By-Laws, and inquired what action should be taken, The Town Counsel advised although it was a violation of the Town By-Laws there was no wrong doing intended, and it had been determined that these items were bought for a fair price, The Town Counsel reported that the title search on the land taking on the abandoned Old Colony line would be completed in a few weeks. He also advised regarding the Villa Street land auction, thought it should be put in the hands of the auctioneer whom he will contact and report back to the Board. He proposed Robert Blackburn of Attleboro, 10/9/68 - 3 - The Chairman advised that Joseph Gonsalves had given a top price of $250,00 for bulldozing the area at the rear of the former bleachers at Memorial Park for the proposed practice field, and upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, second- ed by Selectman Kellam it was voted to have Mr. Gonsalves do the work. Upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to close the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting, Upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to go into executive session to discuss the Highway Department budget with Supt, Edward Dunne, The regular meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. Clerk Chairman In executive session upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to appoint Oscar H. Lindner a member of the Finance Com- mittee.