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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-27-1982BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA January 27, 1982 1. 7:00 P.M. Meeting Opened for Correspondence Review 2. 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order 3. Public Hearing: CATV, Alda Group. Town Notified By Alda Group That They Will Not Be Participating. 4. Mark Rogers - Magic Plus, Clerk's Folder 5. 7:45 P.M. School Committee 6. Warrants 7. Correspondence 8. 8:15 P.M. Public Hearing: Rollins Cablevision 9. Town Manager's Report 10. Board Reports 11, Budget Review 12. Adjournment BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING January 27, 1982 PRESENT: Selectmen Colella, Mahana, Levine, McNair, Town Manager W. Chadwick Maurer, Jr. Selectman May arrived at 7:48 P.M. 7:30 P.M. Meeting called to order. * MOTION: To make Norman Mahana Chairman until David May arrives. McNair /Colella VOTED: 4 -0. Town Manager noted that the public hearing scheduled for 7:00 P.M. for the Alda Group, Cable Television would be opened and closed as he was notified that they would not be participating in the final hearings. Public Hearing was opened and Town Manager noted that Alda Group would not be here as they did not submit a proposal and respond to the Selectmen's letter of December 30, 1981.. * MOTION: To close the hearing for Alda Group. (McNair /Levine VOTED: 4 -0. Clerk's Folder Application from Mark Rogers of Magic Plus for one video machine. Mr. Rogers was present to explain that they would like to have the machine to help promote business. His hours are 4:30 - 8:30 P.M. and 9:30 - 6:00 P.M. on Saturdays. * MOTION: To grant a license to Mark Rogers of Magic Plus for one video machine. McNair /Colella VOTED: 4 -0. Warrants * #47 - $572,780.46 for Town & School Expenses. Approved. McNair /Colella VOTED: 3 -0 Levine abstained. * #48 - $275.63 for Revenue Sharing. Approved. Levine /McNair VOTED: 4 -0. 7:45 P.M. School Committee School Committee members were present to talk to the Board about putting a question on the ballot to override 2z. This would enable voters to vote on appropriations that go over the levy amounts. They are asking for an additional 22 %. If this is passed, then a total of 5% will be available. Tnwn Manager noted that he has three different reports, but has not received anything back yet from the Dept. of Revenue. They will also have to have the question in the proper form by February 9, 1982. They will be meeting between now and next Wednesday on the over- ride. A decision will be made next week. 8:15 P.M. Public Hearing, CATV: Rollins Cablevision. These minutes are typed separately. Correspondence Bristol County Development Council newsletter. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING January 27, 1982 Page 2 Federal /State Update The Beacon Mass. Main Street Center Hazardous Waste Regulations Letter from School Supt. re: 2z override. Letter from Alice Brown re: street lights on Central, Creeden Street. Selectman Levine noted that the list is 99% typed and will be given to the Town Manager tomorrow. Selectman Mahana requested a copy of the list. Letter from ABCC re: Mansfield Depot. They will not issue license until back taxes are paid. They have 10 days to appeal this decision on change of manager. Letter from ConCom re: wetland hearing for Compo Chemical. Letter from Bd. of Health re: Ed Tartufo selected as Chairman. Letter Of resignation from James McIntyre for Hazardous Waste Task Force. Applications to be checked for this and 128 WRRC. Letter from Mun. Bldg. Committee to Library re, library additions. Notice from MMA re: dues for this year: $996. Selectman Mahana suggested taking this under consideration. Letter from Ed King to Aux. Police Officers. To be given to Police Dept. Letter from State Ethics Commission re: conflict of interest. Notice from MMA re: conference to be held. Notice from Ex. Office of Energy Resources re: workshop. Fuel Assistance Program booklet, to be given to Council On Aging. Four Zoning Board appeals. Application from John P. Dwyer for Town Counsel position. Reports from Police Chief re: icy roads, radar and liquor disturbance calls. Highway Department Daily Worksheets. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING January 27, 1982 Page 3 Town Manager's Report Town Manager Maurer spoke about the Town Engineer's position. He has re- viewed this with Town Counsel and the Town Accountant, both advised that it would be proper to pay for an engineer to be hired on a permanent part time basis from 2/1/82 to the end of the fiscal year to start work on the Water Dept. records. His recommendation was to hire an engineer from Whitman & Howard for this period who would be paid from the Town Engineer's account. There was some discussion on if this would be in conflict and whether they should wait until Town Meeting to get a full time person. * MOTION: To hold on this position until Town Meeting to fully fund it and if it is acceptable then they can hire an individual for April, May and June. Mahana /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. There was a short discussion on the Hercules Powder Company. Town Manager has reviewed this matter with Camp Dresser & McKee. The Board of Health had left out some information on this. He will have more information after the meeting next week with EPA. Town Manager noted that lease agreements are ready to be sent out for the lease of the John Berry School. The advertisement will be in next week's paper and the bid opening will be on February 26, 1982. Town Manager briefly went over the town meeting articles. It was decided that they would meet on Sunday to go over the budget and the articles. * MOTION: To meet on Sunday, January 31, 1982 at 9:00 A.M. to discuss town meeting articles and the budget. Colella /Mahana VOTED: 5 -0. Board Reports Select Levine asked about the town hall energy audit article and one for gypsy moth spraying. She also asked if Tennis 95 had one or two video machines. This should be checked out. The coin dies from Blackinton are in the town hall vault. She asked about the water problems in Lyons Brook area and the Elm /School Street traffic study along with the High Street/ W. Cottage Street bridges and Mill Street well design. She also asked if Dustin Well had been cleaned yet and if we could send a letter to the State to remove the chain link fence on Rt. 495 at South Main Street. Selectman McNair had no report. Selectman Mahana mentioned that the DPW did a good job during the last two storms and suggested sending a letter to the highway department. He asked about the gravel pit at the WWTP and would like to have the light department information he requested by next Tuesday evening. Selectman Colella asked about the rates for plowing. He noted that he had received calls on sanding and felt that they should use more salt. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING January 27, 1982 Page 4 Chairman May asked if the highway department could sand as they plow. This will be checked out with other communities. * Minutes of January 13, 1982 Approved Mahana /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. * There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 11:24 P.M. Mahana/Colella VOTED: 5 -0.