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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-7-1968November 7, 1968 Meeting called for 7:30 P.M. Members present: Selectmen Zecher, Woodlock and Kellam Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded Selectman Kellam it was voted to approve the Treasurers Warrant in the amount of $103,466,20. Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to grant permission to the Jaycees to conduct a Battle of the Bands in the Town Hall on December 13, 1968, were The minutes of the last meeting /approved, pending any changes to be made. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to accept Mr. DeChellis, resignation as Building Inspector with regret and to send him a letter of commendation for his services, The Chairman gave a report to the Board regarding a meeting with Mr. Bottomley and Mr. Limerick of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, The Town Counsel was also present at this meeting. The tax payment offer by the new owners of Ralston Purina to make payment to the Town was discussed, but the town was advised that the new owners must nay the taxes to the railroad. Acquisition of the right-of-way was discussed, and the appraised value of the property which was $20,800, Mr, Bottomley stated that anything under $25,000, he had the authority to negotiate for the railroad to sell the land and he would make a recommendation to the trustees, and take initial action to start proceed- ings to transfer the property to the Town. The railroad will have to have an appraisal made, which will be presented to the Trustees, referred to law depart- ment, and deed will be drawn up, and sent to the Trustees for approval, The Chairman brought up the subject of the Chapter 90 Elm Street project, He advised that a final payment of $7,474,00 is still due to Reynolds Brothers Company, The Board was advised that the D.P.W. has ruled that the cost for water mainsinstallation on Elm Street can not be charged to Chapter 90 funds, No action was taken to authorize such installation for the water main by the Town Manager, no advertisement was posted to secure bids for such installation, and two payments were made to .Joseph Iacuzzi for the installation on the same day. In addition payments were made for gate valves, catch basins and hydrants, all in excess of $3,000,00 without Town Meeting approval and without formal ad- vertising. No decision was reached by the Board to to further action to be taken, The Chairman advised that eight (8) applications had been received for the sewer plant operator's position, and it was agreed to wait for an appointment by the Town Manager, The Chairman reported on the hazardous condition at the sludge bed at the sewer plant, which the Board voted to have fenced in. He advised that Mr. Schulz had bulldozed the area, and only a little strip is left for,' drainage so the water can drain off. He will finish the job next Saturday, and this will be a better solution than fencing. A letter from Ablondi_Boynton Corporation was discussed regarding request for payment for work done at the sewer plant, as subcontractor for Bart Bratko Corp, 11/7/68 - 2 - After a discussion the Board agreed to have a representative from Haley and Ward, and the Town Counsel, at a meeting to be held on Tuesday night, November 12, 1968 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss the bills and problems at the sewer plant. Letter read from the Town Counsel regarding the proposed Personnel Rules stating that he could not find anything unlawful, but suggesting that enough flexibility for meaningful bargaining must be allowed. Letter received from Self Help Incorporated regarding the observance of American Education Week, November 10 - 16, 1968, inviting the Board to visit the Head Start Center at the First Baptiest Church between 10:00 A.M. and 12 :00 noon from Tuesday, November 12 through Friday, November 15th, Notice received from the Transportation Co- Ordinating Committee regarding meeting to be held on November 18, 1968 at 1000 County Street Taunton, The Board agreed to ask Leon Dean to represent the Town at this meeting. Approval for the erection of a fence at West Mansfield railroad was re- ceived from the railroad, and upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to advertise for bids immediately for the fence. Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to accept the bid of the Mansfield Press for printing the Town Report and Finance Committee reports, Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to hold hearings on liquor licenses on November 27, 1968 at 8 :00 P.M. Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to approve the renewal license for Michael DePalma, 10 Dane Street for a Class II garage license after further check to see if the location is in a proper zone. Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to approve payment of $8,257,62 to Merrick Engineering Co, for work done on the roof at the Fire Station, Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to have Mr, Leonard, Roy Leonard, Inc., paint and put new rope, etc, at the flagpole at the Municipal Airport, Selectman Kellam requested that a 1969 budget be shbmitted from the Light Dept, Georgiana McKee, 36 Draper Avenue drawn as traverse juror for December sitting at Superior court, Joseph Corliss, an Election official, spoke cause of the stairs, and suggested the High for the January election, and any elections that the Board should refer this request to quest a recommendation be submitted to the I regarding another voting place be- School or Everett Robinsofi.School after that, The Chairman advised the election officials, and re- �oard -by December 18, 1968, 11/7/68 2 Robert Morrison and a group from East and West Mansfield appeared before the Board and presented two petitions; one involving replacement of the members of the Board of Appeals, and one requesting that Selectmen take action to post weight limits on certain roads and bridges in the town, The Selectmen agreed to present both petitions to the Town Counsel for legal advice, The Chairman read a letter from the Town Counsel in answer to an opinion whether or a person other than the property owner has the right to apply for a gravel removal permit. He advised that a person other than the property owner can apply where he has the consent of the owner, and further suggested that the Board of Appeals require that the property owner sign as a joint petitioner with the person applying for the permit. After discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to get an opinion from the Town Counsel as to the legality of the A.A. Wills petition for gravel removal from the Flint gravel property, Selectman Woodlock agreed that he would contact the D,P,W, con- cerning weight limitits on roads and bridges as well as regulations regard- ing speed limits on certain streets, Agreement was reached that the Board would meet with the group at 9:00 P.M. at its next meeting on November 13,1968. Selectman Kellam questioned concerning how the Board of Assessors re- assessed land after gravel removal, and requested a statement from the Assessors re- garding their policy in this regard. Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to go into executive session regarding labor negotiations with the Police Department, The regular meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Clerk Chairman In executive session, the Board discussed the labor negotiation contract with the Police representatives and Attorney McParland, Each Selectman was given a copy of the proposed contract by Attorney McParland, Further hear- ings will be held on this matter. Two bills for damages incurred by the water main cleaning project were dis- cussed. It was agreed to make a decision regarding these two bills after we receive a reply from the New England Pipe Cleaning Company, i PRIORITY LIST 1, Sewer Plant _ final inspection _ sewer plant operator 2, Airport _ November 22 deadline for Federal grant for 1970 (maintenance and repairs needed) 3. Labor negotiations 4, Personnel Rules and records 5. Budgets 6, Town Report 7, Town dump _ long range plans II. Gravel removal problems _ new By-Laws, Appeals Bod , posting roads and bridges 9. Planning for Capital Expenditures _ ambulance, highway, etc, 10. Planning for street improvements, sewer extensions and water main ex- tensions 11, Finalize Chapter 90 Elm Street payment 12, Finalize Chapter 90 Franklin Street payment 13. Control on contract payment, advertising, etc. 14. Route 140 relocation 15, maintenance program for entire town _ buildings parks, equipment, etc, I