HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-13-1968November 13, 1968
Meeting called for 7:30 P.M.
All members present, and the Town Manager,
Chairman Zecher welcomed Town Manager Rolfe Camp Vo the meeting, and wished
him a successful administration and hoped that he would stay many years, lie
also welcomed Peter P. Saunders, the newly elected Selectman, congratulated
him on his appointment, and hoped the Board would work together for the good
of the Town.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Dustin it was voted
to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $397,683,19.
Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted
to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, subject to minor changes that
might be made.
Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted
to approve the request of the Fire Chief to have a town canvas, by Firemen,
on Sunday, November 17, 1968 for the Rescue Squad to solicit funds for im-
provements to the rescue wagon, providing that it is done outside of regular
employment by the Firemen.
After a discussion regarding Federal Aid for 1970 for improvements at the Air-
port, upon a motion by Selectman Dustin,seconded by Selectman Kellam it was
voted to advise the Federal Aviation Administration there would be no request
for aid for 1970,
The Chairman read a letter from the State Department of Public Welfare regard-
ing the establishment of a Community Service Board requesting that each city
and town appoint a member to this Board. There will be meetings held four
times a year. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock
it was voted to appoint Peter P. Saunders the town's representative
on the Community Service Board,
The Board was advised that the next meeting of the Bristol County Selectmen's
Association will be held on Thursday, November 21, 1968 at White's Restaurant
in Westport. All members plan to attend,
The Board voted, to hold its regular meeting next week on Tuesday, November 19,
1968 at 7:30 P.M. The Board will meet with the Foxboro Board of Assessors in
Foxboro on Wednesday, November 20, 1968 at 8:00 P.M.
A hearing was held at 8:00 P.M, on the application of the Brockton Taunton Gas
Company to replace amain on School Street, 3,100 feet southerly from West Street,
Mr,Antone Medeiros was present representing the Gas Company, The Town Manager
advised the area should be compacted after replacement of the main, and Mr.
Medeiros agreed, There were no objections, and upon a motion by Selectman
Dustin, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to close the hearing and
grant permission for the above main replacement, with the understanding that
the Town has something in writing regarding the fill and compaction of the
ditch,
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The Chairman read a letter from the 'Department of Public Health regarding
the town dump advising that the town should stop burning at the dump ad-
vising that a land fill program should be started. Suggested engaging the
services of an engineer to assist the town in solving its problem. A dis-
cussion followed, and the Chairman presented two plans showing possible
locations for a new dump. The Board to check the locations. The Town Manager
to set up a cost figure for equipment, land fill and labor, figured annually.
The subject to be discussed again next Tuesday.
Upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted
to grant approval for the renewal Sunday license for the Golden Cue for juke
box, T.V. and radio.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to request the Finance Committee for a transfer from the Reserve Fund in the
amount of $2,600.79 to the Interest on Bonds and Notes Due account to cover
interest on notes and bonds.
The Chairman read a communication received from the Law Enforcement Task Force of
the Boston Federal Executive Board concerning a day -long seminar to be held on
November 14, 1968 at John Hancock Hall in Boston. The Police Chief advised that
one of his men will attend this meeting.
The Town Manager advised that he had gone over the applications received for
the sewer plant operator. He had interviewed one man, and thought he would be
a good man unless the Board wished him to interview others. He also reported
a problem at the sewer plant advising that the power went off stopping the pumps.
Advised there should be some sort of signaling device located at the Fire Station
or Police Department to alert someone in case of trouble of this nature at the
plant. The Board agreed to have the Town Manager check and get some sort of an
alarm system set up.
The Board signed the Class II garage license for Michael DePalma, questioned
last week regarding location being in the proper zone.
The Chairman advised the list of bids received for 12 reels (52,800 %feet)
of 3/0 conductor wire, and upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Se-
lectman Kellam it was voted to accept the bid of Graybar Electric Company, low
bidder, in the amount of $3,994.85.
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After a discussion regardin g/ Personnel Policies, upon a motion by Selectman
Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to approve the policies
of the Personnel Board with the understanding that they maybe amended as may-
be necessary when labor negotiations are conducted, and with the understanding
that all departments will be treated the same.
The Town Manager reported that he had checked the Flm Street overpass work and
found it acceptable, and recommended holding up payment until the contractor
furnishes a bond. He also gave an estimate of work to be clone in the upstairs
toilet in the amount of $75.00, and..reported that:the return pump to the boiler
is leaking, and the plumber's bill for this work would be $285.00. The wiring
of controls would be extra work. The Board agreed both projects should be done,
and be charged to Town Hall Repairs. He also advised of 'a serious water problem
at South Main and Edgewood ;Streets, and recommended getting permission from the
State D.P.W. to install two catch basins and run a line across South Main Street
to the catch basins. This project would be done next spring, and he will check
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Robert Morrison and a group from }last and West Mansfield appeared at the
meeting regarding the posting of bridges and roads, and the replacement of
the Board of Appeals, Selectman Woodlock advised that he had checked with
the D.P.W. and been advised that the bridge Engineer will work out of the
District 6 office when advised by the Boston office, He outlined the oro_
cedure followed by the D.P. W. for heavy commercial vehicles, as well as
the procedure for the establishment of legal speed zones,
The Chairman advised that with regard to dissolving the Board of Appeals the
Town Counsel advised that the whole Board cannot be dissolved by the submitted
petition. Charges would have to be brought against each individual member
substantiated by facts, and if the facts are not correct, the Board would be
subject to libel, since you would be hurting the reputation of people.
After a discussion, the Chairman advised that the Board will continue to check
with the D.P.W. on the bridges and roads, and will discuss this matter at
our meetings in the regular order of business, Selectman Kellam suggested
that the town needs a speed survey of the whole town, and after further
discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders
to was voted to have the Town Manager request the D.P.W. to make a traffic
speed study of the total town, with initial work to start on Mill Street,
Selectman Kellam moved that the parking ban be enforced for a distance of 60
feet on the south side of Church,Cottage and Pleasant Streets, but the motion.
failed for the lack of a second, The Chairman advised the Board had voted to
wait until the new building at the corner of Cottage Street was finished be-
fore enforcing no parking,
Selectman Saunders advised that he would like to go on record to support the
Town Manager, and hoped that the Selectmen's role and the Town Manager's role
with regard to policies for a good working relationship.could be worked out,
The Town Manager was authorized to check out the cost of installing power
steering on one of the older Highway Department trucks,
Upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted
to go into executive session.
The regular meeting adjourned at 10:25 P,M,
Clerk
Chairman