HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 01/05/1970PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
The Mansfield Planning Board met at the Mansfield Town Hall on Monday,
January 5, 1970.
Present: Chairman Mendes, Clerk Latham and Planners MacFarlane, Cinelli,
Nelson and Wojtkiewicz.
Meeting called to order at 7:30 Pm.
Minutes were read from the meeting of December 29, 1969. Chairman Mendes
asked if there''were any errors or ommissions noted. Planner Latham asked
that the minutes state what plan, was signed for Cabot, Cabot, and Forbes.
Motion by Planner Latham, seconded,by Planner MacFarlane to accept the
minutes as corrected, all in favor.
Housing Authority met with the Board to discuss theirproposed complex`
for Housing for the Elderly, Decided to rezone just the portion on the
West side of the property,
Engineer Ralph Maloon and Mr. George Flint met with the Board to discuss
the drainage for the proposed apartment complex in East Mansfield for
l",'alter Day. Decided by{Board to meet January 10, 1969 at 10:30 with
Mr. Flint and Mr. Maloon to view the property.,
Letter was received from Town Counsel Robert Cunningham regarding ;the
drainage work which was not comoleted for Magna Vista by Mr. DIAnnolfo;
k Je advised the 'Board Mr.'DtAnnolfo stated this work was not 'required in
his agreement.
Miss R. Michele Disario, Assistant Planner from the Department of Community
Affairs will meet with the Board and Selectmen on January 26, 1970, at
7:30 PM to discuss the Reoonnaissance•Report. C
Motion by Planner Wojtkiewicz to have the Flanning Board insert article
concerning a Governmental Practices Study Committee consisting of seven
members formed and to submit an article to the. Board of Selectmen for a
Special Town Meeting as part of Annual Town Meeting and not'+to submit
until there are other,articles in the Special Town Meeting. Discussion'
was held on the motion. Motion died for lack of sedond.
Board discussed Reconnaissance Report.
Motion by Planner Cinelli seconded b Planner Latham to adjourn, y a � urn, all in c
favor. h
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM
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ARTICLE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE WARRANT FOR THE 1970 ANNUAL
TOWN MEETING OF MANSFIELD, MASS.
To see if the town will vote to form a Governmental Prac-
tices Study Committee consisting of seven members, and ap-
pointed in the following manner: three members by the
Selectmen, two members by the Planning Board, and two mem-
bers by the Moderator. Such a new committee would be em-
powered to perform the following duties: )
1) Conduct a thorough evaluation of all procedures, equip-
ment, formulas, and functions of the office of the Town
Manager, office of the Town Clerk, office of the Assess-
ors, office of the Town Treasurer, Electric Light Dept.,
Water & Sewer ;Dept., office of the Building Inspector,
office of the Plumbing Inspector, Fire Department,
Police Department and Highway Department.
2) To submit a written report to the _next Annual Town Meet-
ing consisting of suggestions, comments, and recommenda-
tions for the improvement of governmental methods and
procedures in the town.
3) Submit a practical written plan of action for carrying
out the recommendations of the report, or take any
action in relation thereto.