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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-19-1968November 19, 1968 Meeting called for 7:30 P.M. Members present: Earl P. Zecher, William P. Kellam, Jr., James M. Woodlock, Peter P. Saunders Pand the Town Manager, The Chairman read the amount of the Treasurerts Warrant in the amount of $778,299,33, The Town Manager had some items on vouchers that he wished to discuss with the Board regarding the procedure for_certaib.bills, as to whether or not they should be approved by him or by the Board. After a discussion regarding the vouchers in question, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to approve the Warrant with the exception of Voucher #3750 for the New England Pipe Cleaning Company pending certification by the Engineer, and voucher #3746 for James Paul Construction Company for verification by the Town Accountant that money was available. The Town Manager was requested to check regarding overtime for the Police De- partment. Letter received from the Southeastern Regional School District submitting the tentative operating and maintenance budget for 1969. Mansfield's operating budget would be 5.1% of the total cost, or $40,030, The Capital cost would be 5.2%, or $13,617,00 making a total share of $53,047. There are forty students attending from Mansfield. This matter will be discussed with the Finance Com- mittee during budget sessions. A report was received from Leon Dean and Robert Mendes regarding the meeting held on November 13, 1968 by the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District Commission, advising that a request was made by Mr. Dean and Mr. Mendes as representatives of the Town that while the 1969 budget is being considered, that serious consideration be given to a study of regional solid waste disposal. It wad suggested that the town contact the BDA Director, Mr. William Fitzhenry, who suggested that the town request a Technical Assist- ance Project grant, and thought such funds would be available. It was rec- ommended that the Board, Planning Board and Town Manager undertake as a joint effort the contacting of Mr. Fitzhenry, and take whatever other steps that may be necessary to make this a reality. After a discussion, the Board agreed to arrange a meeting with the Planning Board for next Monday night to discuss the project. The Chairman read a letter of resignation from Peter P. Saunders as a member of the Planning Board since he is now a Selectman. Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to accept Mr. Saunderts resignation. The Board signed the deed for the town -owned land on Villa Street bought at the auction by Peter P. Saunders, on October 26, 1968. The Chairman read a letter from James B. Carson, Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Public Welfare advising that each community will continue to have a satellite office where local residents may come to make application for public assistance, discuss their problems, and other services. - 2 = 11/19/68 The Chairman read -a letter from Haley and Ward regarding the meeting held on November 14 advising that they had been in contact with the contractor regarding the completion of the work, and the repair of the unsatisfactory work and equipment at the sewer plant. They felt that progress has been made, and suggested that approval for Estimate #14 should be made. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to write a letter to Haley and Ward advising of the work not completed, and that Estimate #14 would not be paid until the work was completed satisfactorily, The Town dump problem was discussed, Selectman Woodlock reported on a meet- ing held regarding this problem summarizing the action taken up to this point. He advised that the group was satisfied that burning could not be stopped immediately, and the group will meet again regarding the status of progress on December 12, If the burning continues after this date, with no plans for the future, the group would go again to the State Department of Public Health, The Town Manager advised that he had looked over the dump site. It had been requested that burning be stopped on the right hand side going in, and some sort of a barricade be put there to stop dumping in this area. He discussed going into a land fill program advising that there were gravel banks on either side of the highway garage, and this program could be start- ed at the present area until a larger or more suitable area could be found. He advised retaining the back of the dump for dumping trees, tree stumps, building materials, etc „ and with rigid control of where people could dump, the present dump would last a long time, Chairman Zecher advised that they had told the group the town would look for a new site. He suggested trying to improve gravel pits as a land fill opera- tion. This idea had been discussed at the meeting. The pit owners had not been approached, but the property owners might be glad to have the town fill in the land, Selectman Saunders advised that the owner of a large swampy area would be willing to let the town use this land for a sanitary land fill project, Selectman Kellam suggested that the Town Manager come up with the plans he had suggested for the present dump, It was agreed to check on the acquisition of the pit properties, The Chairman read three decisions from.the Board of Appeals: Emma Hall Buck Estate for a division of lot No, 113 on the Assessors# Map on School Street; Robert S. Unger, variance, with certain stipulations, on Franklin Street for a gravel pit, and W.H. Riley, Inc, with stipulations, for a gravel pit off Plain Street, Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to request the Finance Committee for a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Election and Registration Expense Account in the amount of $300, The Town Manager advised the Board that he had received a request from Edward Proteau for a sewer line on Copeland Drive in conjunction with his proposed new building. He advised that there will have to be final plans of the whole area and State approval, and then he would have a final report to make to the Board for its recommendation, 3 - 11/19/68 i The Chairman read the list of bids received for the chain link fence to enclose the new Light Plant submitted by the Town Manager, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to accept the bid of Bay State Fence Company who was low bidder in the amount of $2,281.00,as recommended by the Town Manager, Selectman Saunders brought up the subject of the Industrial Finance Commission and appointments to be made by the Board to this Commission. After a discuss- ion it was agreed to discuss appointments to this Commission in executive session next week. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to encourage people to serve on this Commission. Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to approve the following renewal licenses: Class I Garage Paul Mitrano, Inc. Vickery Motors, Inc. Mansfield Garage, Inc. Vicino Buick, Inc. -Methyl Alcohol Paul M trano, Inc. Common Victualler's The Mansf e_.d House, Inc. Willowdale Golf Course Daggs Lounge Old Colony Diner Lodging House Mansfield House, Inc. Class II Garage Rathbun0s Shell Station Clemmey Motor Sales Automati Amusement Device Mansfi eld House, Inc,- pin ball machine pool table _,,weekdays only Daggs Lounge 4 pin ball machines - week days only Arthur-- Morrison,d /b /a Willowdale Golf Course - music machine - weekdays only Mansfield House, Inc, music machine - weekdays only Live Entertainment - Weekdays only Arthur orrison- cl b a W llowdale Golf Course - orchestra and vocalist only Cristoforo Colombo Lodge #1109 - orchestra and vocalist only Sunday Jack's Cafe, Inc. - juke box, radio and television Mansfield House, Inc. - radio and television The meeting adjourned at 10=00 P.M. Clerk Chairman