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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-03-17-BOS-min - I SELECTMEN'S MEETING March 17, 1969 A regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, on Monday evening, March 17, 1969 at 7:00 P.M Chairman Cataldo, Messrs. Mabee, Kenney, Greeley, and Bailey were present Mr Legro, Town Counsel, Mr. Gray, Exe- cutive Assistant, Mr Burke, Superintendent of Public Works, Mr Wenham, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, and Mrs, McCurdy, Jurors Executive Clerk, were also present At the request of the Town Clerk, three jurors were drawn, as follows Anthony J. Rochette 370 Marrett Road Joseph G. Cammarata 16 Cushing Street Robert S. Garber 6 Frost Road Mr Legro requested the Board to adopt and sign an order of Lloyd taking with respect to the Lloyd property; this has been awarded Property by a previous vote of the Board. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adopt and sign an order of taking on the Lloyd property as submitted by Town Counsel. i:.` Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to make the following annual appointments, for terms expiring March 31, 1970, unless otherwise noted Building Inspector Donald K. Irwin Appoint- Director of Civil Defense Arthur E Burrell ments Comptroller.Three year term to 1972 Richard M. Perry Dog Officer Francis J. Belcastro Assistant Dog Officer Carl A. Carlson Engineer John J. McSweeney Assistant Engineer Frederick J. McGarry Executive Assistant, Selectmen Albert Gray, Jr. Executive Clerk, Selectmen Eleanor M McCurdy Fence Viewer Rev. Harold T. Handley Field Drivers James F Corr Carl A. Carlson Forest Warden William P. Fitzgerald Insect Peat Control Paul E Mazerall Lockup Keeper James F. Corr Park Department Superintendent Paul E Mazerall Public Works Superintendent Joseph F. Burke Public Works Asst Superintendent Thomas M.. Wenham Sealer of Weights and Measures Bernard J Belcastro Tree Warden Paul E Mazerall Acting Dir of Veterans' Benefits Albert Gray, Jr Veterans' Graves Officer Albert Gray, Jr Wire Inspector Robert K. Jeremiah Acting Veterans' Agent Greta E Glennon The Chairman read a letter of resignation from Fred C. Bailey as a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners, effective April 7, 1969. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the resignation of Fred C, Bailey as a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners, effective April 7, 1969 Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to appoint Lincoln P Cole, Jr. and Joseph 0. Rooney as Special Police Offi- Special cers for a term expiring March 31, 1970, as recommended by the Police Chief of Police Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Bond No 93-94-70 for the Collector of Taxes in the amount of Bond $104,500, with the approval of the Commissioner of Corporations and Taxations noted thereon. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve Bond No. 92706-37 for the Town Clerk in the amount of $2,000, with Bond the approval of the Commissioner of Corporations and Taxations noted thereon. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign Auctioneer Auctioneer's License for William A Sennott, 229 East Street Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request received from the Chamber of Commerce to have postcards Diorama printed of the Dirorama Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to sign the Sewer sewer betterment assessments for the following streets; Ash Street, Betterment Avon Street, and two orders for Hartwell Avenue. Assessment Article 23, Chapter 90 funds, was discussed The Chairman said that we could substitute Spring Street if Worthen Road is defeated, All we are doing is assigning the money, Article the hearing will be held and the State will lay it out Mr. Greeley asked if we hold the money for Spring Street and lose Spring Street this year, have we lost the money? If not, Article 23 we could spend it on Adams Street Mr. Legro said, in his opinion, it is possible to leave the name out, but the Board hasn't done it this way. Article 14, water mains, was discussed. It was agreed that it is the position of the Board that if Hayden Avenue doesn't go Article 14 through, we won't need the $20,000 water main money. If Town Meeting adopts ,it (Hayden) , to move reconsideration. The Police Budget was discussed. The Chairman said that the Police Board must take a vote on our position of giving five per cent Budget a differential. At the informational meeting, Town Meeting members wanted rotation explained and Chief Corr will explain it at Town Meeting The differential is .now included in the budget figure and the Appropriation Committee will move to reduce the budget. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve at the Town Meeting the five per cent differential for the Police Budget Mr Greeley and Mr Mabee were recorded in opposition Mr. Greeley said that he didn't think it was fair if it becomes only an addition for the off hours people. If two and one-half per cent were taken off for the daytime people and the night people were given two and one-half per cent, he was all for it He was not against the differential as such, but it shouldn't all be for those on the off hours. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing, deliberating or Executive voting on matters which, if made public, might adversely affect Session the public security, the financial interest of the Town, or the reputation of any person. After discussion concerning the reputation of a person and the financial interest of the Town, it was voted to resume the open meeting. The Planning Board met with the Board. Mr. Lund said that their position is, we would support Worthen Road as it stands for Chapter 90 funds, providing you take out $12,000. Article 34 would be for $8,000 only for Emerson Road. We would represent to Town Meeting; we would evaluate the concept this year and come back next year, and we would not authorize the extra width road in the Trinity Cove- nant Church. The Chairman asked if the Trinity Covenant Church would now be at 30 feet Mr. Lund said that they haven't decided. Mr Greeley asked if he thought they can reasonably hold off Planning that long? Board Mr. Lund said that he had talked with them. The Chairman said that it would take two years Mr. Lund said that we would like to see that road built at the extra width. We would not like to make a decision. The Chairman said that your position is, you don't know what width (on Trinity Covenant) but Worthen Road is to be built. Mr Lund said, at Bowman the extra width, the original con- cept. We are not taking a position now. The Chairman asked, on the concept or the actual pavement? Mr Worrell said that one determines the other, The Chairman asked if Mr. Lund was saying that he didn't know whether Worthen Road should be built at all? 224 Mr. Greeley asked if Mr Lund was saying that he didn't know as far as Marrett Road and saying if, as a result of further studies, it should be a narrower width, to come back to the meeting? Mr. Lund said he would like not to discuss the other side of Bowman School As far as we are concerned, we haven't changed our position; we are saying we are going to look at it again; looking at it now, the vote would come to three to two. Mr. Worrell said that the last time we discussed it, the im- pression was we would still like to put through to Marrett with a 30' pavement. Mr Kenney said that with the State authorizing Chapter 90 funds, I would assume they did it with the concept of Worthen Road. We wouldn't go down and build that section under Chapter 90 until the developer came into this with the road. Mr Lund said that the developer is going to come in, if we join onto Worthen Road at that time. We conceivably say not at the extra width. Mr Kenney said that we wouldn't commit these funds until the developer comes in Mr. Greeley said that if it is decided next November it is only a 30' width and not extended to Marrett Road, then we use Chapter 90 funds somewhere else and use our own funds; we are not saying to build this summer They are asking us to hang on to that money, and it makes more sense to hang on for Spring Street The Chairman asked for the Board's position. Mr Kenney said that he is against the concept of going to Bedford Street to Route 2 with 70 feet; if they can change down . . The Chairman asked, a 50' layout? Mr. Kenney said that he felt it would make a big difference. The Chairman recommended 44' at the Bowman School, as there are cars pulling up and dropping children off. At this point, we would support the concept of Worthen Road. Mr Greeley said that he would support the motion to go through, Worthen Road to Marrett Road The Chairman said a 30' pavement would not go through the subdivision. We are trying to commit these funds; in the final analysis, we haven't lost the funds Regardless of what happens, this section should be 44 feet. Mr. Kenney said that he had no quarrel with 44 feet. Mr. Lund asked if Article 22 would be a Selectmen's motion? The Chairman replied in the affirmative. Article 34 will be $8,000, as Mr. Lund said The majority of the Board of Selectmen agreed that this is the approach they would take to support the Planning Board on Article 22, Worthen Road Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7 50 P.M. A true record, Attest Y Executive Clerk, Selectmen i