HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-16-1968October 16, 1968
Meeting called for 7:30 P.M.
All members present.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted
to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $94,620,08,less voucher
113382 until the Chairman checks the proper amount of the bill.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as amended by Selectman Kellam,
Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted
to set the polling hours for the November 5, 1968 Election from 6:00 A.M. to
8 :00 P.M.
Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to
set the polling hours on November 12, 1968 from 6 :00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. for the
Selectman's Special Election,
Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to
close the town dump during the noon hour from 12 noon to 1 :00 P.M. so there will
always be a contractor at the dump,
The Chairman read a letter from Ernest L. White, Jr „Attorney advising that he had
filed a request for a zoning change for the Mansfield Bleachery with the Planning
Board, and submitted a suggested Article for the Warrant for the next annual or
special Town Meeting, The Board agreed to place the article in the folder for
the annual Town Meeting,
The Chairman read a quotation from Roy 0, Leonard for painting four flag poles;
namely, North Common, $75,00; South Common, $75,00; top mast East Mansfield Common,
$90,00 and Memorial Park $100,00, Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded
by Selectman Kellam it was voted to have Mr. Leonard dorthe necessary painting, etc,
on all four flag poles at the quoted prices.
The bill for $967,97 for repairs to the underpass pump was discussed again, The
Board agreed that the Highway Department should pay it, and not the Light Depart-
ment,
The Chairman discussed the fence to be erected in West Mansfield at the railroad
tracks which had been referred to the Town Counsel regarding action to be taken
on this matter, The Town Counsel advised that he had examined the License agree-
ment submitted by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, and found it accept-
able, The Board signed the License.which will be forwarded to the New Haven Rr,
A request was received from the Mansfield Youth Center, Inc, to rent the upper Town
Hall for dances once a month during the coming months until such time as the hall
will be renovated. The first dance would be held on November 1. and the next one
on December 6, 1968, and after these two dates would be either o„ Friday or Saturday
nightsdepending on school activities. The dances would be held from 7:30 - 11 :00 PtV
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The Board agreed to allow the Youth Center group to use the Town Hall free of
charge, and after further discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam,
seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to approve the request of the Youth
Center group to hold dances on November 1 and December 6, 1968 from 7:30 -11 :0084$
the group to be responsible for paying for janitor services and for the nec-
essary Police. Also, permission is granted with the understanding that everyone
is cautioned against any damage to the voting booths which are in the Hall,
The Chairman read an invitation from the Planning Board inviting the Selectmen
to attend its meeting on October 21, 1968 at which time Mr, Robert M, Pope from
the Weston & Sampson Consulting Engineers will be present to discuss water,
drainage and sewerage engineering problems.
Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to
accept the Highway Superintendent's recommendation, and award the bid for furnish_
ing,,town with salt for the coming year to the International Salt Company at a
bid price of $15,98 per ton delivered.
Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to
grant permission to the .Jaycees for the use of the Town Hall auditorium on
November 8, 1968 for Candidates' night, and for another Candidates' night on
either October 29 or 30, whichever night they select,
The Chairman advised that he and the Building Inspector had inspected the barn
at the Fisher Richardson House, and recommended tearing the barn down and using
the money appropriated to build a small. building,
The Chairman reported on the priority list, and also advised that he had met with
the Association of Insurance Agents on October 15, 1968 regarding insurance cover-
age for 1969 for Workmens Compensation, Fleet Liability and Health Insurance for
the Police and Fire Departments,
At 8:30 P.M. George L. Young appeared at the meeting to correct some headlines in
.last weekts papers that the Board did not know anything about the extra work at
the sewer. plant. He advised that he had issued a project report on December 20,
1967 reporting the extra work needed, and gave a breakdown of the costs, in the
amount of $25,765,62. An extra work order had been submitted to the Federal
government to cover those items and the other extras. He had estimated the cost
of the communitor to be $4,344,00 and he had given subsequent reports to the
Board, also reporting the items that had not been completed, Mr. Ward, from
Haley and Ward had been here several times to discuss the project with the Board,
The Engineer has the right to determine necessary materials needed, and the
estimated costs are controlled by the Engineer. He advised that the Board
should request Haley and Ward for a detailed accounting of all work. A
discussion followed with members of the Board,
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The Board discussed whether or not the money to pay the bills at the
sewer plant should be considered as an article at the Special Town Meeting,
or borrow the money for a short period of time until the State and Federal
money is received, and upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Select-
man Kellam it was voted that Article 5 be omitted from the Special Town
Meeting Warrant, and to borrow the money when necessary.
Upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted
to go into executive session to discuss budgets.
The regular meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
In executive session,,upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman
Woodlock it was voted to annoint Rolfe Camp Town Manager of Mansfield, (The
vote was 3_1 with Mr;.LZecher opposing)