HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-23-1968October 23, 1968
Meeting called for 7:30 P.M.
Members present: Selectmen 'Lecher, Woodlock and Kellam,
The Chairman read the amount of the Treasurers Warrant in the amount of
$364,501,56. There was a discussion regarding the following vouchers:
#3389-Henry G. Proulx _ $400,00; #3460-Merrick Engineering Co,_ $8,257,62,
(Fire Station roof to be checked for approval by Building Inspector); #3487
James Paul Construction Co, Franklin Street _ $17,633,80; #3486 _ Joseph
Gonsalves _ $160,00; #3455 - Police voucher for Chief's initials _ $369,45,
After further discussion upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by
Selectman Kellam it was voted to approve the Treasurers Warrant with vouchers
#3486 and #3460 withheld,
Minutes of previous meeting approved, with additions to be made by Selectman
Kellam,
Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted
to authorize the Chairman to sign the letter to George McLaughlin, Attorney
approving the recommendation of the Mansfield School Building Committee that
he be appointed to represent the Town in the pending arbitration proceedings with
Westcott Construction Company,
Letter received from the I'later and Highway Departments advising they are ready
for labor negotiations. Also, received was a letter from the Mass. Branch of
Mass, Police Association to arrange a meeting at the earliest possible conveni-
ence.
The Chairman advised that the Welfare office had received word that they are
about ready to be moved to Attleboro. He stated that they were very dedicated
employees and would like to stay in Mansfield,He read a letter to Robert Ott,
Commissioner of Public Welfare expressing the Town's dissatisfaction with this
arrangement, advising that the Town has no obJection to having the Welfare
office remain in the Town Hall, The letter also requested that the Town be
advised what may be done to insure continued service from the Mansfield Service
Office, Selectman Kellam stated that he would not sign such a letter until he
knew more about the State's rules. , which were supposed to cut costs and
until he knew more about it he would not sign that letter, Selectman Woodlock
stated they are paying rent and it would be the same personnel to serve the
people here. Better for the people involved, closer to the source. After
further discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, which was seconded by
Selectman Kellam it was voted to send the letter to Commissioner Ott. 2_1 vote,
Selectman Kellam did not vote,
The Chairman advised that he filed abatement forms for taxes on the Foolish
Hill Reservoir property in Foxboro and they had been sent to the Foxboro Assess-
ors, and had requested a meeting with the Selectman and the Foxboro Assessors,
The Chairman stated that he had sent a letter to D.S. Horgan, Chief Engineer
of the State Department of Public Works regarding the inspection of the bridge
on Mill Street to determine the load capacity of this bridge,
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tThe Chairman also advised that the Personnel Rules had been completed, and
will be ready for the Board before the next meeting before labor negotiations
are started.
The following bids for the Fire Chiefs Station Wagon were received:
Williams Ford Sales $2,783,00
Paul Mitrano, Inc, 2,400,00
Vicino Buick 2,437,88
One bid received for two cruisers for the Police Department:
Paul Mitrano, Inc, $4,500,00
After a discussion, the Board agreed to request the Finance Committee for the
extra money needed above the appropriations for the cruisers and station wagon
for the Fire Department, and to check with the Fire Chief regarding his recom-
mendation when he meets later with the Board on the budget,
The Chairman advised there were five bids received for furnishing the Town with
sand. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by
Selectman Kellam it was voted to accept the bid of Joseph Gonsalves at the
delivered price of $1,20 per cubic yard,
The Chairman advised there were two bids received for the renovation of the
Police area of the Town Hall: Neil Ferguson in the amount of $35,280,00 and
N. and P. Construction Company in the amount of $42,450,00. Uoon a motion by
Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to take the
bids under advisement,
The Board was advised that the Police Department will issue permit stickers for
the dump to residents of the town from 1 :00 - 2 :00 P.M. and 7:00 - 8:00 P,M,
Effective date necessary for stickers is Monday, October 28, 1968,
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted
to allow liquor establishments to remain open on Election Day,
Leon Dean reported briefly on the meeting of the Southeastern Regional Planning
and Economic Development Commission meeting in Taunton. He advised that the
Commission meeting adopted a new set of By-Laws, and presented a copy to the
Chairman, and voted to continue the same officers of the old Southeastern
Regional Planning District in the same jobs until next April when the fiscal
year will start again,
Selectman Woodlock brought up the matter of resurfacing Smiley Avenue, and
it had been requester] that it be considered in the town's resurfacing program,
The Board to consider the submission of an article at the annual Town Meeting
for paving Smiley Avenue,
Selectman Kellam welcomed Mr. Camp, the new Town Manager, pledging his coopera-
tion, and Selectmen Woodlock and Zecher also extended their welcome to Mr, Camp
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At 8:30 P.M the Board met with a group from Bast Mansfield who were opposed
to a permit being issued for a gravel pit on Mill Street owned by George
Flint, Chairman lecher advised the group that the Board had no control re-
garding the Board of AppealSs issuance of a permit, but the Board would be
glad to listen to the group if they wanted to bring up any problem regard-
ing the roads or bridges. He also advised that he had contacted the Department
of Public Works and requested that an engineer come out to Mansfield to check
the bridge on Mill Street with regard to the load capacity,
Robert Morrison presented a petition signed by 230 townspeople petitioning the
Board of Selectmen to take immediate action to evaluate Mill, Essex, and Ware
Streets to determine the type and volume of traffic the road, bridge and cul-
verts can bear without damage and /or destruction. The reasons for the petition
were the hazards to children, hazards of the roads, cost of repair and mainte-
nance and bridge inadequacies. Several of the group spoke expressing concern
for the children in the area since there are no sidewalks on Mill and Essex
Streets; the condition that the roads would be in, and the town would be faced
with a reconstruction job the contractor does not assume,
Mrs. Jellenek stated that the Board of Appeal's hearing was not legal because
all the property owners had not been duly informed _ supposed to be notified
by registered mail _ thought the Board of Appeals should be dissolved for the
good of the townspeople, Austin Street inquired whether ,ornotIbe Board is aware .
that this contractor is going to ask for a 3 year permit with the provision
of extending it to 4 years, and thought that three or four years is an ex-
aggerated request, Elwyn Atherton stated that he understood the contractor
is securing gravel in large quantities for the State for Route 25. Mr, Saunders
thought there should be another hearing; a set of conditions should be set
forth; and possibly a meeting could be brought about with representatives
of this group and the excavating company,
Selectman Woodlock stated that no gravel should be removed from Mansfield _
property loses value for the town, and the tax base is not increased. Also
the Town should preserve the Canoe River watershed area for future recreational
facilities, Selectman Kellam suggested the Board should get a ruling from
the Town Counsel as to whether or not the hearing held by the Board of Appeals
was legal. He also thought the Planning Board and Town Counsel should come up
with something that suits the needs of the people, and to start taking action
regarding the By_Laws. After further discussion, the Chairman closed the
meeting at 9:50 P.M.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted
to give permission to D.R. Betts, a mover from North Attleboro, to move a
garage from Wood Avenue to Willowdale Golf Club when the Building Inspector's
permit is approved.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted
to grant permission to the V.F.W. and American Legion to dedicate the square
at the corner of North Main and Oakland Streets to Corporal James Albertini
on November 11, 1968 at 10 :00 A.M.
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Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was
voted to go into executive session to discuss the Fire Department's budget
with the Fire Chief,
The regular meeting adjourned at 10;06 P.M.
In executive session, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman
Woodlock it was voted to accept the bid of Vicino Buick in the amount of
$2,437,88, for the Fire Chief's wagon, subject to the approval of the Finance
Committee for the additional money needed,
The Board agreed to retain Mr. Camp on a consultant basis until his permanent
appointment. He will be employed on various days until he is officially sworn
in as Town Manager in a consultant capacity at the same rate of pay per day as
he would receive as Town Manager,
The Board agreed to inspect the premises at 102 Rumford Avenue Saturday morning,
meeting as a Board of Health, to determine if a nuisance does exist due to
pigeons being housed at this property.
Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted
that no refuse from any commercial or residential building demolished in Mans-
field shall be deposited at the Town Dump without approval of the Town Manager
who will specify regulations relative to bulldozing, A fee of $100,00 will
be required, said deposit to be refunded upon satisfactory completion of the
agreement„ On small_ buildings, arrangements will be left up to the Town
Manager as to the amount of debris and regulations which will apply,
Clerk ��� Chairman