HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-26-196812/26/68
Meeting called for 7:30 P.M.
Members present: Selectmen Zecher, Woodlock and Saunders, and the Town Manager.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $39,054.72.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to sign the sewer assessments for the A,B,C, streetsand submit to the Assessors.
The Chairman brought up the request for a Sunday license submitted last week by A.
P.Day, d /b /a Mansfield 'Beverage Discount Center for the sale of soft drinks by
the case which was referred to the Town Manager for further study regarding the
exact location and type of business. Selectman Saunders advised that Clarence
Morse asked that his objections be entered into the records as there are five
stores now presently open for selling similar products on Sunday. Herbert Rathbun
also registered similar objections on the same basis. After a discussion, upon
a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to
approve the above license restricting the license to the sale of soft drinks by
the case.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Saunders the Board
signed a letter to Arthur MacKinnon, Director of Accounts, advising the Board
had declared that an emergency exists with re gard to Police Department Salaries
and Wages, due to the depletion of the 1968 appropriation, and the depletion of
the Reserve Fund.
Unpaid ambulance bills tabled from last week were again discussed, and it was
agreed that the Town Manager would check further regarding what had been done to
try to collect these bills.
Suggestions submitted last week by the Board of Registrars were discussed. Upon
a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Woodlock it was voted to
have the Town Manager work with the Board of Registrars to see if they can arrange
for the use of the Congregational Church hall.
The Chairman read a letter from Me. Naughton, Regional Administrator of the Brock-
ton Regional Office, advising that the Mansfield office will be moved to Attleboro
by January 31, 1969. A satellite office will be maintained in Mansfield on specific
days,or parts of days during the week.
Oscar Lindner appeared before the Board to inquire about the status of the money
for Tremont Street. At the last Special Town Meeting, $8,100, had been allocated
fox Tremont Street, and it was understood that after the first of the year that
more funds would be available, and Mr. Lindner asked whether or not an article
should be submitted for the special Town Meeting. He was advised that money from
the State for next year was not yet appropriated, but there was a possibility
money would be available if the State takes over the relocation of Route 140 in
conjunctign with the proposed Route 25.
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The Town Manager advised that he had received a letter from C. B. Whitcomb, Deputy
Chief Engineer, suggesting a meeting on Tuesday, January 14, at 10 :30 A. M. in
the Boston office for discussion of Route 25. The Town Manager to try to arrange
the meeting for January 13 instead, and if not possible, to hold the January 14
date.
The Chairman advised of the meeting held this afternoon with Warren Ward, Charles
Miller of Haley and -Ward, Ablondi Bros, the Attorney from the bonding Company, Mr.
Bratko, Selectmen Kellam, Woodlock and Saunders and Mr. Camp. A review of the
work that had been done was discussed, and he advised that the deficiencies had been
almost completed.. The Surety Company requested that the Town pay estimate #14
which was submitted to the Board on September 18 in the amount of $18,981.18.
The Chairman advised there would still be another small bill, Estimate #15,
around $2,754 plus engineering fees and 5% retainer in the amount of $15,165.45.,
the total amount would be $39,074.15. The Attorney and Haley and Ward think we
should pay estimate #14, and Selectman Kellam advised me earlier that he would be
glad to register his vote by telephone if we want to take a vote. Selectman Wood-
lock stated his objections to paying this bill advising that he would not pay
another dime until such time as he is assured that everything is running right
and passes inspection by the State and Federal governments. Will vote "no".
Selectman Saunders stated that although he agreed with Mr. Woodlock regarding
the project that one thing is.clear and that is that this project is substantially
completed,.and the Town has aclegal %6btagation to pay the bill to avoid a suit
against the town. A motion was made by Selectman Saunders, which was seconded
by Selectman Zecher to pay estimate #14. The Chairman then called Selectmen Dustin
and Kellam and they voted to pay the bill, and it was so voted. Selectman Woodlock
voted "no't.
After a discussion about borrowing the money to pay the sewer plant bills, upon a
motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to author-
ize the Town Treasurer to take the necessary steps to borrow $39,,074.15 to pay
bills for improvements to the sewer plant in anticipation of Federal and State
grants to be paid the town upon final inspection of the plant.Selectman Woodlock
opposed.
Richard Carey, Chairman of the Finance Committee presented three articles to be
included in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting: an additional $850, for
the Street Lighting Account; a sum of money for Snow and Ice Removal, and $6,800.
for the 1968 Police Salaries and Wages account. After a discussion of other
articles for this meeting the petition regarding the Earth Removal law; rezoning
of Maple`Street and sewer extension on Creeden Street will,be in the Warrant also.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to�close the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held January 6, 1969.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to grant permission to the Good Government Committee to use the Town Hall auditor-
ium on January 7, 1969.
The Town Manager advised there would be a meeting Friday afternoon at 1:30 P.M.
with Mr. Grady, and at 2 :00 P.M. with members of the Police Department regarding
salaries.
Upon a motion by Selectman Woodlock, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to adjourn at 9:40 P.M.
Clerk Chairman