HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-4-1968December 4, 1968
Meeting called for 7:30 P.M.
All members present, and the Town Manager.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted
to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $205,391.15.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted.
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
Selectmen's Expense Account in the amount of $200.
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 to the
Fire Department Expense account in the amount of $1,550.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted
to request the Finance Committee for a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the
Town Hall Expense account in the amount of $800.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to
request the Finance Committee for a transfer from the Reserve Account to the
Ambulance Account in the amount of $100.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to
request the Finance Committee for a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Villa
Street Account in the amount of $475.29.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Dustin it was voted
to request the Finance Committee for a transfer from the Reserve Account to the
Town Counsel-Court Fees account in the amount of $810.85.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted
to request the Finance Committee for a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the
Memorial Building Expense account in the amount of $300.
A request for $600, for a transfer to the Town Treasurer's Salary Account was held
for discussion in executive session.
Selectman Kellam in checking the bills for the Villa Street auction found an error
and upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted
to rescind the vote requesting $475.29 from the Reserve Fund, and upon a motion
by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Kellam it was voted to request $333.3
from the Reserve Fund to the Villa Street account.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to rescind the vote of last week setting a hearing date of December 4, 1968 at
8:00 P.M. on the applications of the Connor,Store, Inc., d /b /a The Connor Store,
Marie L. Connor, Manager and Cuneo's Incorporated, Leo P. G;entili, Jr., Manager.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted
to hold hearings on the above applications on Wednesday, December 18, 1968 at
8:00 P.M.
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The Chairman advised that at last week's meeting in executive session the follow -
ing members were appointed to the Industrial Development Financing Authority:
Raymond Hayes, Davis Ingram, Richard Fraites, Stuart Macomber and Robert Chavaree.
The Chairman advised that Mr. Ingram can not accept the appointment, and he then
read a letter from Mr, Chavaree's Attorney advising that because of Mr. Chavaree's
employment there would be a conflict of interest, The Board agreed to discuss
other appointments in executive session.
The Chairman read a letter from Town Counsel Cunningham regarding the temporary
injunction and order restraining W. H. Riley and M; DeMatteo Construction Co,
in connection with excavation on Plain Street, and the order requiring Riley
to submit a topographical map to the Zoning Board of Appeals. A copy of the
temporary injunction and order were enclosed with the letter,
The Board received a copy of a letter sent to.Benoni M. Latham, Chairman of the
Planning Board from Camp, Dresser & McKee outlining the engineering services
necessary to investigate the potential ground water resources within the town.
It was agreed that the Board should get together with the Planning Board before
they employ anyone to do this work.
Upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted
to approve the following renewal licenses and one new licenses
Common Victualler
J. & J. Fish and Chips
Jack's Cafe, Inc.
Automatic Amusement
Sam Holland's Hobbyland
Sunday - Public Entertainment
Arthur C.Morrison, d b a Willowdale Golf 'Course -juke box and dancing
Live Entertainment
Regent Cafe, Inc, (orchestra and vocalist only) weekdays only
V.F.W. Hall, Philips Welch Post #32640 Arthur Terenzi, Commander (new)fpeekdays
(orchestra and vocalist only)
The Chairman advised of a meeting today with Warren Ward, Wally Jenkins and Charles
Miller from Haley and Ward regarding the sewer plant, and outlined the items still
to be completed, and the payment of Estimate #14 was discussed, The Town Manager
advised that he had worked on the estimates, etc. breaking down the account, and
would complete his.work by tomorrow morning. After further discussion regarding
payment of the bill, upon a motion by Selectman Kellam, seconded by Selectman
Dustin it was voted to table action on the final payment until next week pending
the Town Manager's report.
The Town Manager advised that he had received a request to put up a fence along
the bank of the railroad tracks in the vicinity of 368 School Street. He advised
that he had checked the location and advised that there had been a fence there
sometime ago, but the fence posts needed replacing and suggested that poles could
be procured from the Light Department:,,cut up and the fence which still remains
( there put back up as a safety measure. Upon a motion by Selectman Kellam,
seconded by Selectman Dustin it was voted to'replace the fence in the neighborhood
of 368 School Street.
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The Town Manager advised the Board of the bids received for the fence at West
Mansfield off Elm Street by the Old Country Store, He recommended accepting
the low bid if the fence meets the specifications, and advised that he had re-
quested more information from the company. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders,
seconded by Selectman Dustin it was voted to accept the low bid of Armour Fence
Company in the amount of $1,587,00, subject to review of the specifications,
the final decision to rest with the Town Manager,
The Town Manager questioned a bill regarding paving marking on Franklin Street
since the price was higher than the bid price per foot, but after explaining
that it was an added job necessitating a second trip by the company to do the
work, upon a motion by Selectman Dustin, seconded by Selectman Dustin it was
voted that the town pay the bill,
The Town.Manager reported on the outstanding accounts in the light department
three months or over in the amount of $6,704,56, and the water and sewer department
combined in the amount of $49177.20, The policy regarding overdue bills was
discussed, and it was agreed that the Town Manager would wait until after the
first of the year before enforcing the current policy,
Selectman Woodlock brought up the subject of No Parking on Cottage Street, and
suggested that the problem could be solved.by amending the prdsent No Parking
for 300 feet on the right hand.side of the street to 100 feet, more or less,
on both sides of the street. The Town Manager to check with the Fire Chief and
Mr. Anagnos regarding this proposal.
Robert W. Saquet presented the Chairman with a copy of a letter and proceeded to
read the letter which called for the dismissal of Harry S. Cook, Lenox J.
Prescott, Thomas A. Malay, Lee K. kingsbury and Antonio Caponigro, Jr, because
of gross incompetance, Board of Appeals members who granted a permit to`WH.
Riley & Son, Inc, for the removal of gravel from a gravel pit off Plain Street
in Mansfield. The Chairman stopped the reading of the letter since personalities
were involved, but after a discussion the Board agreed that Mr. Saquet could read
the rest of the letter, but any further discussion would be held in executive
session.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted
to go into executive session. 11
The regular meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
Clerk Chairman