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Minutes - BoS - 01/01/1974
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JANUARY 2, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of December 26, 1973 as submitted. 8:00 p.m. there was an opening of bids for the printing of the 1973 Town Report and 1974 Warrant. The bids submitted were as follows: Denison Press, Inc. , Weymouth - $17. per page and $25. per page Semline Inc., Braintree - $4,150. and $1,645 (warrant) or $23. and $31. Bowdoin Print, Inc., Boston - $4,190. and $1,330. or $24. and $26. Fairmount Press, Inc., Rockland - $17.65 and $18.35 Lorell Press, Avon - $20.68 and $21.48 Fougere Printing Co. , Abington, Mass. - $15.55 and $16.75 Voted: To take these bids under advisement. Eric Knight was present representing the Highschool newspaper, "high- times" to confirm plans for their dance on Saturday, January 5, 1974 at Town Hall to be given with C.Y.O. He discussed chaperone list, police and janitor services. Mr. Paul Carlson and Jim Litchfield, Building Inspector, were present to discuss the complaint that J.J. Henry Co. was violating zoning by- laws by allowing the Submarine Engineering Assoc. Inc. to operate in the same building. Mr. Litchfield has recommended that J. J. Henry. Co. apply for a variance through the Board of Appeals. Mr. Carlson stated the ia were 25 employees. Mr. Henry Ainslie said if the right was in their Corporation Charter, they should have that right. Arthur Clark said to wait until Bill Week's law firm, representing J. J. Henry Co. talks to Jim Litchfield prior to the Board of Appeals hearing. Eight members of the Fire Department were present with Austin Studley as spokesman to ask for either pay for over-time, a decrease in hours or time off. The vote under article 7 of the Warrant of the 1973 Town Meeting reduced the wo rk week from 56 to 48 hours with a condition first to appoint additional men. They said up to now they have been patient and proper but now they are frustrated with waiting, and want to put the vote of the meeting into effect. The firemen said two months ago the Chief said they'd have their decrease in hours by Jan. 1. Mary Jeanette Murray said we have no jurisdiction over the Civil Service. There was a list and one man was taken from Quincy but it takes three men to put this into effect. It was stated that in the past there was a thirteen month wait to change from a 70 hour week to a 56 hour week. Mr. Poupeo said they met with the Persommel Board last July for collective bargaining and claimed the vote was illegal because it couldn't be argued on the Town Meeting floor. Voted: To meet with Chief Piepenbrink and the Personnel Board some Saturday. Voted: To thank Patsey Rabstejnek, Chairman Conservation Commission for helping the Planning Board to apply to the Flood Plain Zoning Insurance Program, Federal Insurance Administration, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urgan Development under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. Voted: To send the police to close Mama's Donut Shop if Town Counsel so rules for not having the proper permits. 1 43 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN ON JANUARY 2, 1974 (CONTINUED) Voted: To increase the liability insurance recently awarded to Maclntyre, Fay and Thayer to cover the collapse of buildings, water tanks etc., water damage, full theft coverage, damage resulting from fallen objects, weight of ice, snow, etc. and settlement of f undations etc. and freezing of plumbing and heating systems . In addition the limits on account of Property Damage would be increased from $100,000. to $300,000. at a cost not to exceed $588. Voted: To grant the following Sunday Entertainment license renewals for the year 1974. Lokie 's Cafe Salvadore's Restaurant Signorelli's Restaurant Hugo's Lighthouse To grant the following Common Victualler License renewals for the year 1974. The Galley F. W. Woolworth Co. Hugo's Lighthouse Bergson Ice Cream & Food Shops Inc. Lokies"s Cafe, Inc. Cohasset Winter Garden, Inc. Signorelli's Restaurant Petrick's Pantry, Inc. Log and Line, Inc. Salvador's Restaurant Cushing Plaza Pharmacy George H. Mealy Post, No. 118 - Amer. Legion INTERIM ACTION: January 5, 1974 A meeting was held with Personnel Committee and Fire Chief, Piepenbrink and Selectmen at the Fire Station to discuss the reduction in work hours of firefighters. An opinion of Town Counsel was requested. Town Counsel ruled not to close Ma ma's Donut Shop as long as the proper permits were being applied for. January 7, 1974 - Voted: To request from the Advisory Committee a transfer offends for $6500. for a 10,000 gallon gasoline storage tank and installation at the request of Gulf Oil Co. contract. Voted: To hire Mr. James McNarnara as a p�-rrnanent helper in the Wiring Department at the Second Step - s¢ at $3.42 per hour. A letter was written to Chief Feola requesting his son to have a physical examination before he returns to duty as a patrolman to relieve the Town of any responsibility for injury that might be claimed in the future while in the line of duty. A letter was written to Louis Bailey, Highway Dept:. , stating policy of allowing no rotten sock to be removed from the pit of Town Dump area on Cedar St. without permission of Board of Selectmen. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JANUARY 9, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of January 2, 1974 as submitted and Interim Action. 8:50 p.m. the Charter Commission (eight members) was present to give a copy of the new charter to the Selectmen and sign it (one member was missing - Mike Savage) . It was presented by the Chairman, Dick Leggat. He said changes were made at the request of Gilbert Tower, Town Moderator and Chairman, Planning Board and it is complete. Mr. Leggat said Town Counsel will prepare the question for the election ballot, the Charter Commission will prepare a summary to be printed and circulated to each residence (perhaps one month ahead of election), and the Selectmen will advertise if the printing job is over $2,000. Arthur Clark asked for specifications to go by as other towns have done. Mr. Trainor said they may be distributed through volunteer organizations such as cubs, etc. Voted: To commend the Charter Commission for their diligence during the long and hard job of preparing the new Charter. 8:30 p.m. Bob Booth was present to request permission to open the street on Atlantic Avenue by the Wakeman property for the installation of a 12" concrete pipe for surface drainage. Voted: To grant permission to open Atlantic Avenue to install the drainage pipe. Jim Litchfield, Building Inspector was present to discuss his hours, salary and new State laws requiring courses for bu ilding .inspectors, etc. Voted: To request the Brocton Edison Co. to make a survey of Cedar Acres Lane to see if a light is needed as requested by residents by petition. Voted: To hold the health agent's order for the American Legion Building to hook on to the Town Sewage line until it is discussed with the commander. Voted: To pay Mass. Selectmen's dues of $150. and allow for increase to $199. t in new budget. Voted: To gratefully accept the gift of $100. from Alice Nischula for the Cohasset Public Library. Voted: To write to the State Department of Corporations and Taxation ibout the formulas established by them. Towns on 100% evaluation are being jipped. Voted: To allow no hockey playing on Town Duck Pond - big kids can go to Cushing Road Pond. or pond on Beechwood Street. Voted: To grant permission to the Heart Fund to hang banner across North Main St. in Feb. Discussion: Mary Jeanette Murray suggested in the future that in the planning of school dances that there be closer coordination between the Town and the school. INTERIM ACTION: January 16, 1974 Permission was granted to Robert E. Dorr to move one lobster car (load 14' wide and 11 '6" high) through Cohasset to Government Island. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JAN UARY 16, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of January 9, 1974 as submitted and Interim Action Voted: To appoint Maria Pape as a special Town employee of the Cohasset School Department so that she may be exempt from conflict of interest according to Section 20 of Chapter 268A, providing she files a letter of disclosure, of her conflict with the Town Clerk. Voted: To accept on behalf of the Town a gift of $3,000. from Chester A. Ellis, Jr. , Treasurer of TOD, Inc. (Turn Off Drugs) , to be used exclusively for the support of the Drug Education Committee and any programs which it might direct. Voted: To set January 30, 1974 at 8:30 p.m. as a hearing date for Peter Breen, Winter Gardens Inc. , applying for a permit to store a 2,000 gallon tank for lead-free gasoline. Voted: To award the job of repairing the roof of the house of Government Island to Jeffrey K. Morse, Morse Home Improvement, 2004 Ocean Street, Marshfield, for his estimate of $70.00. Voted: To award thl- bid for the printing of the 1973 Town Report to Dennison Press Inc. Weymouth for 2,500 copies for $17.00 per page, and to award the bid for the printing of the 1974 Town Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to Fairmont Press Inc. , Rockland for 3,000 copies for $18.35 per page. These were the two lowest responsible bidders. Voted: To grant Peter Laugelle, caretaker of the Beechwood Cemetery, a raise to $3.28 per hour. Voted: To grant the following Sunday Entertainment license renewal for the year 1974: Hugo's Lighthouse To grant the following Amusement Licenses for the year 1974: George H. Mealy Post #118 - American Legion (coin-operated pool table) Salvadore's Restaurant (coin-operated pool table) Log and Line, inc. (coin-operated Club Tennis game) - signed Jan. 9, 1974 Voted: To hold the next regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Selectmen at 9:30 a.m. on January 23, 1974 instead of the regular time of 8:00 p.m. DISCUSSION: A fter a visit to study the drainage problem on Linden Drive with Lou Bailey and John Campbell, Health Agent, Mary Jeanette Murray said the water is coming from the Sampson property and John Campbell will send a letter to Mrs. Sampson requesting he r to abate the situation. Arthur Clark said he would attend the meeting on January 22, 1974 at Weymouth Town Hall of the Joint Regional Transportation Committee with our MBTA representative, Louie Eaton. Permission will be given to Burtram Pratt to attend the Bicentennial Meeting on Ja nuary 25 and 26, 1974 providing the Town Accountant approves of overnight expenses. INTERIM ACTION: Henry Ainslie composed a letter to Mr. Moriarty, EEA offering thanks for past courtesies and efficient and cooperative manner in handling the program. . . . ..a letter was sent to Mr. Lincoln Bloomfield explaining the necessity for lighting Town Hall and flag pole. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HALD ON JANUARY 23, 1974 All Present MORNING MELTING _ 9:30 a.m. Voted: To approve the minutes of January 16, 1974 as submitted and Interim Action. Superintendent of the Wire Department, Steve Wigmore, was present to seek permission to go to the Personnel Board, Bargaining Committee to ask for extra pay for his 10 holidays per year as he is on duty and has to work often on these holidays. He pointed out that the Police and Fire chiefs are already paid for these. He averages $42.80 per day, about $5.00 per hour and the total for holidays would be $429.20. Mr. Henry Ainslie said if it's the law, he's entitled to to it and it is up to the Personnel Committee to determine if Mr. Wigmore is part of the Fire Department as Superintendent of Wires and Fire Alarm. Mr. Signorelli found that in 1969 and Police and Fire Chiefs were first paid for holidays and it states in Chapter 147, Section 14F the mandate for Fire and Police Chiefs passed in 1969. Mr. Clark stated the two chiefs should always let us know on holidays when and where they go out of Town. Voted: To permit Mr. Wigmore to go to Personnel Board to bargain for 10 paid holidays - total, $429.20. Brad Martin, Tree and Park Superintendent, was present to discuss his ® budget. Among new items in his budget, are $1,000 for new trees, a new skyworker, 2 new nets and a pole for tennis courts, possible new storage garage. He said he would draw up a plan showing where the trees were needed. They are taking alot more down than they are replacing. The Selectmen discussed possible locations for the new building to be used for storage of equipment, including the land next to the Town dump, the sand pits area and railroad property. Voted: To send to Town Counsel for his opinion of Arthur Lehr's statement in a letter,of insurance coverage for the explorer scouts while assisting; in Town ambulance wo rk. The New Hampshire Insurance Company covers liability coverage for Explorer Post 28, Cohasset and does not include accident or injury coverages to members, who are covered through individual policies or family coverages. Voted: To approve the installation of street lighting on Cedar Acrea Lane recommended by Brocton Edison Co. after their survey: 100 watt mercury vapor street lights on pole 1, pole 3 (10' arm) , pole 3A2 and pole 5 (10' arm) . This would increase the street lighting budget by $2.83 per light per month or $11.32 per month. Voted: To file an article again in the 1974 Warrant for a 2/3 vote to control the school budget as sponsored by the Mass. Selectmen's Association. INTERIM ACTION: January 25, 1974 A letter was written to Mr. Arnold Jenks to express appreciation for his help and that of Tom Gormley for assisting the Town in preparing Insurance specifications. A hearing date was set for February 13, 1974 at 8:15 p.m. (changed from Feb. 6) for the application of Russell Dean Burbridge, 281 North Main St. (Class II license) 1. 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JANUARY 30, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of January 23, 1974 as submitted and Interim Action. EdYoung, Chairman, Government Island Committee, was present to submit his report for the 1973 Town Report and his budget and an article with plans for the sum of $11,200. for the purpose of making repairs to the sanitary system of the house on Govt. Island and for the construction of a parking lot near the Easterly side of the Island. Voted: To accept the article from the Govt. Island Conti. for the 1974 Warrant. Burtram Pratt, ; icentennial Representative, was present to report on the two day conference. He said it was successful and informative with more workshops than he could attend. He got to 12 workshops and suggested the Selectmen appoint a Bicentennial Committee of 7-9 members, from the Conservation Comm. , Recreation Comm. , Historical Trust and Hist. Society. Mr. Clark asked if there should be anything in this years warrant for funds and Mr. Pratt replied NO, not at this time perhaps, but there should be an article to establish an Historic Commission to take inventory of historic buildings etc. Voted: To accept an article in Warrant for establishing an Historic Commix- .on. 8:30 p.m. - There was a hearing for Peter Breen for storage of a 2,000 gallon tan': at Cohasset Winter Gardens for lead free gasoline. Mr. Breen was present and there were no objectors present (abettors were notified) . Voted: To approve his application for gas storage provided it be used only for ice machine. Leo S. Kurtz, Commodore of the American Legion, and his committee were present with a proposal to purchase the Town building which the Legion is now leasing on Summer St. as they do not want to build a new building. Mr. I:urtz said since they are planning to spend approximately $10,000. next year on repairs and sewage, they might as well purchase the building. He said this year they are in better finranciia l_ position to buy it and maintain it and now with. 165 members , it is self supporting, providing Memorial Day expwnses are taken care of by the Town. Mr. Clark asked if it could be reverted back to the Town in case anything happened after the Legion purchased it. When Blake Thaxter came in later Pr. Clark asked him this question and Mr. Thaxter s4id it could be arranged that way, an1 an article dnuld be put in the Warrant. Next, 111r. Kurtz brought up the matter of the Legion property on Forest Avenue. Since they have no intention of buildl_ri a new Legion there, they would like to sell it .if they can buy the building on 'Sun ner St. and will consult with the Selectmen first before it is sold to anyone. So far they have refused all offers, including a proposed new elementary school site. Mr. Kurtz mentioned as an alternative in case they could not buy the building, they would like a long term lease on it instead of the present one year lease at a time. He said the Legion should pay for the hook-up to the sewage. Rocco Laugelle said he would look at the surplus equipment at the schools for use by the Legion. 1-7 11 REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROAM OF S ECT i!2-� HELD ON JANUARY 30, 1974 (continued) 1r. ani' firs. Mullen and Mrs . O ".4alley, Dunn and Cahill were present to again discuss the culvert on out'il 1,11ain street. In December they had their worst flood ever. The old boy: culvert, before the new side- walk was put in was 12 sq. ft. and the new pipe is only 7 sq. ft. It is UNDERSMED and not taxiing all the wgter, and is wider than it is 'nigh. Mr. Mullen s aid Lou Exley told him he could put in a 4 ft. elliptical pipe instead of the 3 ft. round one there now. It was found that Lou Bailey has over $3,000. left from $6,000. for sidewalk funds from th e 1973 Warrant. Tyr. Ainslie stated we have two alternatives: either have Highway Dept. fix it or put it in the Warrant. Voted: To have Lou Bailey restore the culvert to its original size. Voted: To change the By-Law, Sec. 3 Article 4 to read $1,000 instead of $100. Voted: To send to Town Counsel the request from Margaret Blomquist, 17 Old Coach 1W. , Braintree for $1500. for injury reimbursement from fall in pot hole in front of pied Lion Inn. Voted: To write to John Reardon, Eilm Street in answer to his drainage problems , that the Town provided him the opportunity to tie into a drain and someone had advised his mother not to do it, therefore the Town is not responsible. Voted: To write a letter of thanks to John M. racNeill for his service to the Town on the personnel Board (resigned due to lack of time) . i 3 j i i REGULAR. MEETING OF THE BOARD OF S L -CTMJJ!N H,`�ID ON F ,BRUARY 6, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of January 30, 1974 as submitted. John McNabb, Jr., President of Student Council, Cohasset High School, was present to request the facilities of the Tom Hall for a dance to be held on Saturday, February 16, 1974 from 8 to 12. They will ensure the cleanliness of the hall , observe no smoking inside and will restrict movement of students from the hall to cars and downtown. He will submit a chaperone list later. Senator Allen McKinnon was present. Russell Dean Burbridoe was present to discuss his application for a Class II Dealer's License for Cohasset Cycles, 130 King Street - Rte. 3A to sell and repair motorcycles. Voted: To approve this license but limit it to motorcycles only (copy sent to Registry) . Voted: To write now to the State for a new stop light for Pond Street and Route 3A because the Gulf Oil Station is permanently closed and moving all gas. 1 Voted: To ask the opinion of Town Counsel and the insurance company about parents drivin- students to interscholastic events, for Mr. Kenneth Grew. Voted: To get information from Bill Signorelli for 14r. Kenneth Grew about the procedure to follow for reporting stolen equipment. Voted: To change Article 4, Section 2 in the By-laws - the figure $600. to $2500. Voted: To hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 12, 1974 at 8:00 p.m. with all Gas Station Operators for the purpose of cooperating together and with the towns- people on our gasoline shortage problems. Voted: To approve the appointments of Lester Hiltz and Nelson C. Pratt as Special Police Officers and request badges. Voted: To replace the electric water heater in the Government Island House. Rocco Laugelle was present with a list of surplus equipment from the schools which may be of interest for t?ie American Legion to purchase. INTERIM ACTION: February 11, 1974 The map of roads in Cohasset wasapproved for Eric Redfern, Department of Public Works. Mr. Clark made two minor changes - making part of Beechwood Street and Church Street a major collector and South Atlantic Avenue a minor collector. A letter was written to Earl Schlachter stating that his vehicle is used for commercial purposes and his need for gasoline should be honored at all times and be exempt from the Oregon Plan. A letter was written to Louis C. Bailey statin- he has money left in his budget from Article 36 in this year's 11arrant (new sidewalk) to repair the culvert on S. c"Iain St. 1,60 PCSGULAR M=ING OF THE BOARD OF SELLCTMID HELD ON FEBRUARY 13, 1974 All Present Vo ted: To approve the minutes of February 6, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted. 8:00 p.m. there wasa jury drawing for 2 inhabitants for Civil and Criminal for the First j%'.'onday of March. The names drawn were the following: ,Catherine G. Howe, 20 Hobart Lane and Daniel P. Sheehy, 57 Jerusalem Drive. Mr. Burtram Pratt, Bicentennial Commission "_','eprcsentative, was present to request the Selectmen to appoint a Bicen- tennial Commission of seven memb('rs consisting of the fol- lowinf-: 3 citizens - Burtram J. Pratt, 75 Ripley lRoad (acting chairman) A. J. Antoine, 18 Elm Court Richard J. Silvia, 445 Beechwood Street Historical Society - Mrs. E. Lawrence Parker Jr. , President One member of Recreation Commission to be chosen by Selectmen One member of Conservat4on Commission to be chosen by Selectmen One member of the School committee (or their designe, from the school Administration) chosen by the Selectmen Voted: To establish a Bicentennial Comm!.Lsion of seven members at the request of ITr. Pratt. Voted: To ask Town Counsel's opinion about reimbursement by Town of injuries to 1,1rs . Blomquist in fall on sidewalk by Red Lion Inn. Voted: To approve and send on to Town Accountant the request for a payment to the Norfolk County Retirement Board of $79,905.85. DISCUSSION: 111ary Jeanette Klurray said Police Sargeant, Richard 111arrow, would like to have an article put in the 1974 Warrant for an addi- tion to the By-laws callin- for a tow charge for cars violating the parking laws. Mr. Clark said Mr. barrows should submit to us an article to this effect himself. Mr. Henry Ainslie discussed an open-ended article for the 1974 Warrant coverin- a new ambulance. His report probably won't be compl,--_t,�d before the Town Heetina and Zia will ask Jack Pj-iodl,�c, advisor from the Police Department, for more detailed information about the break-down in the number of cases, numb(--r of times there are Calls when the ambulance is already out, etc. The Selectmen discussed having all questions of employment, salaries, etc. cf those appointed by the Selectmen be brought up and discuss(-�d before the Selectmen. INNT121RDII ACTION: February 19, 1974 - a letter was sent to Mr. Kenneth Grew with information from ()-,tr insurance company obtained by Mr. Signorelli concerning coverage for teachers and parcnt4 driving participants in sport events. RE U X21]TING OF THE L30ARD OF S L,:CTE.'1i HELD ONFa:.`ai.UA2Y 20, 1974 Tu�1i� All Present Voter.: To approve the minutes of February 13, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted. 3:CO p.m. Mr. John load,:-ard, Media Specialist 'or Coha4 set Schools, was present to discuss a proposal which iu, and Richard Hayes, Public Library, are work.in6 on to ;eth. r. It a Community Video Project, (a cooperative Public and School Library Program) with Federal funding under Title III; a grant of $25,000. for tape recoirdin equipment, video players, monitors, antennas, etc. (Town of Scituate may join in) . He said, the proj(:ct would be tentative for 2 years and he did not wart a corriif.tment but an expression of interest from the Selectmen. ether_ groups in Town may have the use of the equipment. The Selectmen were concerned about where the money would come frora to maintain the project after the two years is over. firs . Murray liked the idea of the project and 11r. Clark. and Mr. Ainslie did not want to forr: an opinion Y,n)til they got more information under Title III . 9:30 p.m. the Personnel Corm_f_ttee requested to meet for advice with tho Sel,_,ctr:en in e recut ive session on the following three items: 1. Requests by the Police Bargaining Committee. Although police threatercd to call off negotiations due to a long; wait to -meet and would go to Town Meeting, the Personnel Board would send a written request to continue negotiations on another date. The Selectmen concurred with this. 2.. Reclassification of Edwin Pratt. The Selectmen opposed the reclassification. 3. Requests of Stephen Wigmore for himself and for Richard Gallo. The Selectmen were opposed to the reclassification of Richard Gallo and were also opposed to double holiday pay for Stephen Wigmore. I1r. Ainslie was opposed to a step-increase being given in place of holiday pay. Voted: To put the request for a full-time Highway Surveyor on the ballot for Town Election. Voted: To discuss with Personnel Committee the increase for Town clerk and Treasurer, to be put in the Warrant. Voted: To set a hearing date for the New England Tel. Co. to install 63' conduit at corner of Fond St. and route 3A for March 6, 1974 at 8:15 p.m. Voted: To make Sunday, February 24, 1974 "Heart Sunday". Voted: To meet on Wednesday, March 27, 1974 at 9:30 a.m. Discussion: Due to problem of flags still being stolen and since we have a lock for the pole now, the Superintendent of Tree and Parks should install the lock on the pole right away. Possible recommendations for Bicentennial Commission were suggested as follows: John Elliott, Conservation Comm., Hamilton Tewksbury, Recreation Commission, and Doris Golden, School Committee (suggested by Mary Jeanette Murray) R7, -ILAR M11,7ING OF TH`': BOARD OF S LECTM3V HELD ON FEIIUAAY 20, l '74 (CONTINUED) Discussed a change in the easement for Brocton J3dison Co. for electric and telephone lines. IN T F'RD4 ACTION : February 20, 1974 A letter was written to Mr. A. J. Rosenberg and J. 'b.. Levine requesting rebuilding or demolishing, the three buildings on their property at 339 King Street as they were determined a hazard by the Fire Chief and the Building Inpsector. t. CtJIi I: TIi`iv OF THE BOARD OF SELECTr'i.TIT HELD ON F:,'I;',_�M_.Y 27, 1974 All Present 'toted: To approve the minutes of February 20, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted. 7:55 p.m. iir. Burtram kratt, Bicentannial epresentative, was present to have the Selectmen si,-,n an affidavit to certify that the application of Cohasset Historic Trust for a matchin3 fund grant from Massachusetts Bicentennial Commission has the sanction of the Board of ::selectmen of the Town of Cohasset. Mr. Pratt, also President of the Historic Trust, said the amount would be $4,000. from the Hist . Trust funds and $4,000. from Fed. funds. Voted: To accept an open article for the Warrant from the Bicentennial Commission to raise and appropriate funds. Mr. Richard Henderson, new attorney from Tha_.ter, Needham & Beckwith, and representative of Cohasset Village and Harbor Association, was present to explain the objectives of this organization; similar to a Chamber of Commerce for Cohasset; non-profit, gets the merchants together for meetings once a month. Some objectives discussed were: to get Boston and local people to shop here instead of the malls by beautifying the area and possible solutions to village problems through their Beautification Cormnittee such as: new recepticles, plant trees and shrubs, etc. Other problems discussed were: 1 . Flooding of Depot Court 2. Sweeping of street and sidewalks and 3. Com- muters parked all day in Depot parking lot (40 cars estimated) . Mr. David L. 'P.oush, 23 old Shipyard Lane, Hanover and Mr. William Kellman, 231 Forest Ave. , Cohasset were present to request a First Class Dealer's License for Classic 'Motor Car Company, 130 Kin; Street for the purpose of selling and displaying new reproductions of. the 1931 Model i4A'' cars (classic Motor Car Co. ,250 South County Road, Palm ;each, Florida) . These are fiberglass, about $9,000. each and there will be two display models (maximum 3 in surraer using outdoor area) . Voted: To ;rant a lst Class Dealer's License to Glassic Ilotor Car Co. , 130 King St. Wendell and Bobby Leary, 96 Elm Street, were present to discuss the petition signed by Alm Court residents for the 1974 Warrant for widening the corner of Elm Court and Elm Street. 'lr. Leary stated his views in opposition to this petition, in a lengthy speech. He discussed his opposition to the llm Street construction and its most significant affect to his property. Ile mentioned cooperating with Mr. Salvadore by hand-cutting his hedge back 15-20' from the intersection of Um Court and Elm St. Therefore Mr. Salvadore must want something-; more than visability now as one can see in either direction. His Maple tree and cherished Blue Spruce tree will be destroyed if it is widened any further. Mr. Clark said he went up last summer and looked at the corner and nary Jeanette Murray said she did also with the Distrtt "engineer. Mr. Ainslie said he could not see how, in good conscience, we could change the construction after just being completed last summer. Either Mr. Ainslie or Mr. Clark will try to talk to Mr. Salvadore but the Selectmen said they were obligated to submit the petition as an article in the Warrant with 10 signatures. The Leary's hoped the :selectmen could get Mr. Salvadore to retract it and avoid it on the floor of Town Meeting. REGULAR MEEITING OF THIS" BOARD OF SL'LL'CTM.-,,N HELD ON FZ?BRLWY 27, 1974 (CONTINUO Mrs. Cornelia v 'Malley, attorney for the Mullen's , South Main Street, was present to discuss progress on the bulvert on South I-lain Street. She brought up possibilities of suit or a petition for the Warrant. She was given a copy of the letter to Lou Bailey from the Selectmen advising him to repair it. Bob Hidell, Chairman, Planning Board, was present to discuss the easement change for telephone and electrical wire easement to Town Swimming Pool project off Sohier Street. It was agreed that an alternative to moving a pole would be the installation of a manholc. Isar. Clark said he would sa gest this to Brockton Edison Company. EX. Hidell also discussed the additional requirements needed for applying for Flood Zoning Insurance. The Selectmen must sign a resolution appointing the Planning Board with the responsibility of carryin„ out the objectives of this program. Voted: To accept an article for the Warrant for a tow charge for cars violating parking laws. d j Voted: To write to the School Committee to inquire about the extra money they have acquired for legal fees (approved by the Selectmen at their regular scheduled ® meeting held on November 14, 1973 - the amount originally alloted was $9500. and the new amount needed was $16,000. Mr. Gray said at that time he would go to the Advisory Board) Mrs. Murray said she believed they did not go to the Advisory Board for the additional funds. Discussed: Money for Strait's fond Bridge - there was an article for $3,000. in the Warrant to be reimbursed by the County to be paid to Town of Hull. Mr. Ainslie said this should be in Al Down's bridge budget. Mary Jeanette Murray said she would have Chet Young talk to Al Down's. Arthar Clark discussed the estimate for the repairs to rill liver Bridge. INTEIUM ACTION: March 1, 1974 A letter was written to Joe Barresi, Chairman , Advisory Board, requesting $75.00 for the Harbormaster's budTet to cover a project to be performed by the wire department to install ground fault interruptors at Govt. Island and Lawrence Wharf to prevent those working with extension cords at these outlets from getting electrocuted. (New requirement in the National Electrical Code in effect the beginning of this year) . A letter to Joe Barresi calling for a possible need in the future for a request of $276.96 for emergency expense on Govt. Island house for new electric water heater. A letter to Conservation Commission applying for a hearing to fill land on Doane St. for a culdesac. G R'GULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SMi CTM3,\T HLD ON MARCH 6, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of February 27, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted. 8:00 p.m. there was a drawing for two jurors for Civil and Criminal Court in Dedham for the first Monday in April. The names drawn were the following: Richard L. Yake, 30 Atlantic Avenue and James Ai. Brown, 35 Norfolk Road. Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Figueiredo, 173 fond Street were present to discuss the use of the harbor, parking facilities and dock facilities by out of town fishermen. Mary Jeanette Murray verified that there are nine (9) from out of Town which include six (6) from Scituate and three (3) from 'Marshfield. Air. Figueiredo maintained since Cohasset residents are supporting the facilities, then there should not be so many out of towners using them. Artar Clark stated that Scituate owns one half of the harbor and should be allowed the privileges here. He said we have always kept a good rapport between the two towns and want to keep it that way without so many restrictlons. The Selectmen also discussed the plans for the new parking lot on Government Island. Voted: To take this matter under advisement and look tip the laws concerning the use of the harbor. (1946, Page 29, Article #2.) 8:30 p.m. Mr. James Mulvey, Flight of Way Agent for New England Telephone Company was present for permission to install 63' of conduit at the corner of Pond gtreet and Route 3A. . He assured the Selectmen it would be back off the road and. go under a grass patch and dDuld not be the very tbic.: cable. The town was the only abutter. Voted: To grant permission to the New England Telephone Company to lay this conduit. Later in the evening the Personnel Board met in executive session with the Selectmen re: 1. The request of Warren Prat t';^Chairmarijoard of Assessors, to have his annual compensation increased from $1,300. to $1,700. The Selectmen will obtain the opinion of Town Counsel who has the authority to consider this request. 2. Fees collected by the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer which average between $1,800. and $1,900. per year each. The Selectmen favor, in lieu of these fees, annual remuneration of $1 ,500. each to the Clerk and Treasurer. 3. The requests by Stephen Wigmore on February 13, 1974 - the Selectmen would not concur with either one of Air. Wigmore's requests. Voted: Not to accept the article to amend by-law on Government Island Parking reuula- tions from �ir. Barrows, Police Department, for the warrant. Voted: To have the Government Isl and Committee to our March 13 meeting at 9:00 p.m. to discuss parking regulations on Government Island. Voted: To accept with deep regret the resignation of James Hurley, custodian of Town Hall with gratitude for his services over the years . Ism REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MARCH 6, 1974 (continued) Voted: To write a letter of confirmation to the Hull Selectmen for culvert to be repaired under the supervision of the Hull Highway Department subject to our Town Meeting action. Voted: To request a transfer from the Advisory Committee for $1800. for the appraisal of the Williams brothers property (20 acres adjacent to the Town Dump) . This would be $1500. for the appraisal and $300. for the perk test. INTERIM ACTION: March 7, 1974 A letter was written to Mrs. Blomquist, 17 Old Coach Road, Braintree, with a copy of Town Counsel's ruling regarding medical gills for her injuries stating we have no legal authority to pay this claim. DISCUSSION : Arthur Clark said regarding the easement for the Town Swimming Pool, it was decided to put up an additional pole and go up their own right of way. Mr. Clark said an article had been submitted to Town Counsel for a long-term lease for the American Legion building. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELE'CTM N H3LD ON MARCH 13, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of Marcie 6, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted. 8:00 p.m. Air. Panos Kulturides , Manager of the Log and Line, Inc. was present to request a change of liquor license. He now has a Wine and Malt, Packa;e Store License and he wants an All Alcoholic-Common Vic. License. Voted: To set April 3, 1974 at 8:30 p.m. as a hearing date for application for this All Alcoholic - Common Victualler License. Bob Iiidell, Chairman of Planning Board was present to state that since there was not enough time to make the necessary, appropriate changes in the Zoning-by-laws for the warrant and Town meeting, a special Town Meeting will have to be held perhaps in June. There is a great deal more work and preparation to be done. Mr. Emil Skop, speaker from the Mass. League of Cities and Towns, was present to discuss their programs and organization in hopes of getting Cohasset to join this league. There are 160 members and dues are $375.18 for the Town of Cohasset based on .04 per thousand for towns with equalized evaluation. Mr. Skop gave a summary of the functions of the League as follows: acts as legislative agent for Towns, distributes every 2 Or 3 weeks infon-lation on bills in legislature, gives technical assis- tance in labor relations and personnel and problems on collective bar- gaining, and salary information on all department heads, etc. , does personnel surveys. Air. Ainslie mentioned the tendency for the league to lean toward the cities and Mrs . Murray asked how the League feels toward towns on 100% evaluation. Voted: To take the matter of Cohasset membership finder advisement. 9:00 p.m. members of the Government Island Committee, Harry 'ratter, Ed Figueiredo, Mary Jane McArthur, and locco Laugelle, were present to discuss parking and traffic regulations on Government Is land. Air. Clark read Sergeant Barrow's letter_ reopiesting, a change of parking regulations to be put izi the Warrant, and he read the vote of the Selectmen from the minutes of 1w'-ust 8, 1973 meeting. Mary Jane AlcAruther stated t1h� thoughts of Ed Young, Chairman of 'Govt. Island Comm. as follows: the parking on Govt. Island should be for 1) Cohasset Residents 2) Commercial fishermen 3) employees of Hagerty Co. on Mon. thru Fri. only 4) out of town people who have moorings and the Selectmen whould decide the policy and have it enforced. Mrs. McArthur said there would be room for 60 additional cars in the new lot. Mr. sitter said there would be no by-law change needed because the Set c`+_mzn have the power to make the ruling. He said they will have a a publicized, open meeting welcoming all objectors and raport back to the Selectmen as an advisory gro up to the Selectmen. i Voted: To support the Cohasset Villla�re and Harbor Assoc. and to encourage their Q activities. i REGULAR MEETING OF THE: BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MARCH 13, 1974 (continued) Voted: To grant permission to the Community Center to held a food sale on election day, May 11, 1974, in the lobby of the Town Hall providing they confine it to the office on the left of the lobby and providing it meets the approval of the Town Clerk. Voted: To grant approval to the Town Moderator to show the 15-minute film strip of the land study group of the Cohasset League of Women Voters on Saturday, May 4, 1974, the day of the Town Meeting at about 12:00 noon. Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Rev. Max Munro from the Cohasset Drug Education Commission. Voted: To appoint Reverend Joh n M. Benbow, Congregation Church, to fill the vacancy on the Cohasset Drug Education Committee caused by the resignation of Reverend Max Munro. Voted: To sign a one day auctioneer's license for Robert P. Magner to auction the estate of Joseph Silvia, 36 Stockbridge Street on Sat. , March 23, 1974 at lla.m. Voted: To have a hearing for the storage of 10,000 gallon gas tank at the High School for use of the Ton departments on April 10, 1974 at 8:30 p.m. Voted: To hold interviews on faat* y Saturday, March 16, 1974 for applicants for the custodian job at Town Hall. DISCUSSION: Since a longterm lease could not be acquired for the American Legion Building the Selectmen discussed submitting an article for the Warrant for an outright sale of the building to the American Legion providing it could be turned back to the Town again later. In the matter of Steve Wigmore's (Wiring Superintendent) unlisted telephone number, the Selectmen agreed that the Town should rot have to pay for the expenses of a telephone if it is an unlisted number. We should call the DII_ (Dept. Nat. Resources) to have them inspect our clam flats and meet with the Selectmen if they are ready to be opened. IN.��;RIM ACTION: After further investigation it w as agreed to give Brocton Edison Co. permission to remove a pole northwesterly on Route 3A from Sohier Street. The full Bicentennial Commission was approved and an or anization.al .meting wa r;:u c'taec': for Londay, March 18, 1,074. eel REGULAR M_,] TING OF THIE 130Aft OF SELECTMEN HEM ON MARCH 20, 1974 j All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of,,Yarch 13, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted. err+° t 9:30 a.m. meeting time,chdned from usual evening meetings at 8:00 p.m. Charles Piepenbrink, Fire ,hief, was present to represent the firemen and to submit two articles for the warrant. He said it was recommended by Bob Gibbons and the Capital Budget Committee to submit an article for a new station on Route 3A (perhaps as a solution to the municipal garage problem) on the land between the Tyeryar prop- erty and Cohasset Motors. The land was bought by the school to be used for school purposes, and it would take a 2/3 vote to transfer the property from one department to the other. Mr. Ainslie asked if this would mean the elimination of the other two stations and Mr. Piepenbrink replied that it would mean cono•olidating the two stations into one and he could see that there would be no excess equipment. Mr. Piepen- brink said a company has already done a survey for drainage, perk test, conservation etc. but it was necessary for another survey to be done for impact on the rest of the property. The second article submitted by Mr. Piepenbrink was to request $175,000. for the development, construction and equipment for that location. The building would be a steel frame, pre-engineered building. Voted: To open the warrant for the above two new articles, submitted by Chief Piepenbrink and Robert Gibbons, Chairman of the Capital Budget Committee. James M. Hurley, Tom Hall Custodian, was called into the meetin- to discuss filling the openin- for his job. He was asked if he would consider staying until May 1 or if he would reconsider his resignation. After some thought, Mr. Hurley decided to withdraw his resignation. (has been here 17 z years) . Voted: To have the Town Hall awnings installed anytime after April 1, 1974. Voted: To have the police department investigate the complaint of Mrs . Daniel Knowles, 13 Holly Lane of attack by dog owned by the Longo's on Pleasant ,Street. Voted: To ask the opinions of the Conservation Committee and the Assessors on Dill No. 3211 concerning the taxation of wild lands. Voted: To grant a renewal to the Cohasset Golf Club for their Club--All Alcoholic License, (Seasonal) , and a renewal of their common victualer license for 1974. Voted: To have the zoning officer , Jim Litchfield, investigate unregistered cars at Nelco Co. on Route 3A and at Twitchells, Beechwood Street. DISCUSSION : Regarding the parking regulations on Government Island, it was agreed there should be one sticker issued per boat (or per mooring) . Brad Martin, Tree and Park Superintendent, was present to discuss the areas in which the Army could help us out during April (Army month) . Capt. Sperandio will supply �� men, trucks and a bulldozer to help at Milliken Field, clean beaches, perhaps help +q m REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MARCH 20, 1974 (continued) grade the new parking lot on Government Island. Also Mr. Martin discussed with Mary Jeanette Murray, the possibility of having Mr. Plante' s shop class at the High School to fix the rotted out planks on the bleachers at Milliken and Beechwood. Rubbish estimates were discussed and it was agreed we should write a letter to Mr. Barresi, AdvLvey Board to ask for $1,000. for this purpose. INTERIM ACTION: March 21, 1974 A request for a transfer of funds was sent to Advisory Board for $1,000. for a study by Goldberg and Zoino Co. of Cambridge of the proposal site for the new fire station on Route 3A (wanted by the School Facilities Committee before they can release the land) . A letter was sent to Mrs. Lynda Glod, `21ama's Donuts". with notification to close their business if she does not comply with the plumbing code and get necessary permits by April 1, 1974. iqt REGULAR 1, a,TINC OF TH32, BOARD OF SvLEC 11',al H'CLD ON March 27, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of N arch 20, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted. i 9:30 a.m. meeting time chanted from usual evening meetings at 8:00 p.m. There was a Jury drawing for two inhabitants for Civil and Criminal Court in Dedham for the First Monday of May. The names drawn were as follows: Mr. Gerard Stanton, 30 Clay Spring Road and William D. Hobbs, 14 bill Street. Mr. Gifford Dean of Dean and Hamilton alealty was present to get information from the Hewitt appraisal of the rail- road property for tax purposes regarding the Jones land which he had done an appraisal on. Mike Hevey, resident of Marshfield and owner of lobster boat in Cohasset Harbor was present. He has sold his 19' boat and bought a 25' boat which according to the rules and regulations of the Harbormaster, Harry Ritter, cannot go on his old mooring made for a 19 footer. He stated that there always was a 32' boat there before he had the mooring, other fishermen have increased the size boats on their moorings, and he makes 50% of his living from lobstering. Harry Ritter, Harbormaster, was present and said Mr. Hevey has one yanr to keep the mooring before he has to decide to give it ® up. He discussed the possibility of fore and aft mooring which has been done already with other boats but Harry said this boat is too large and it would be hazardous in case of a "Northeaster" sorm. Mr. Ainslie said if there was any way he could keep his mooring within the regulations, it would be permitted but the regulations could not be changed for one case because others would also want similar exception t,; the rules . It was decided Mr. Hevey's case would be brought up at the next meeting on April 2 of the Harbor Study Committee when they would be discussing possible new space and fore and aft moorings. Henry W. Ainslie, Jr. , Administrator of Solid Waste Programs for Norfolk County, presented to the Selectmen the proposal for Norfolk County Solid Waste Program and submitted the draft report. He said it would be voluntary participation, would be self-sustain- in- (like the Water Department) paid for by users, and in Cohasset the collection rate would be high but if Hull and H wham were included, it would be lower because we would share the transfer station. Several questions were answered. Voted: To write to the County Commissioner with copies to ours Rogesentatives stating our support for the enabling legislation on April 5 before the Senate Committee for tho Norfolk County Solid Waste Study. Voted: To grant permission to Eric ;night for High Times to use the Town Hall for a dance on April. 6, 1974. Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Drama Club to use Hall for performance on iay ld, 17, and 18. )y2 REGULAR MEETING OF THl BOARD OF S:hLZCTMI�N HELD ON MARCH 27, 1974 (continued) Voted: To declare April 11, 1974 as Coffee Day for the Laster Seal Society. Voted: To pay $4,977.33 as Cohasset share to South Shore :tegional School District. Voted: To grant liquor license renewal for Cohasset Harbor Liquors for 1974 (seasonal) . Voted: To take a stand on the Charter after it has been delivered to residences. INTERIM ACTION: March 29, 1974 A letter was written to Mrs. Robert F. Collins, 77 Cushing Road requesting her to refer her compaint of the shotgun carried in the front seat of the Police Chief's car,to the Police Department under Chpt. 97A. A letter was writ#nn to Harry Ritter, Harbormaster notifying him that there is no change in mooring fees from last year. 1 A letter was written to Mrs . Glod, "h:ama's Donutsi1 of denial for a Common Victualer's � License. �9 RSGULAR MP TING OF TH.; BOARD OF SEL'2CTMPt HELD ON A-,-dL 3, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of March 27, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted. 8:05 p.m. - Mr. Burtram Pratt, Bicentennial Representative was present to question why the Advisory Board did not recommend funds for the Bicentennial Commission. rdr. Clark accompanied Mr. Pratt upstairs to the Advisory hoard meeting in session to find the answer. They were told the Advisory !Board will re- consider this article. 8:30 p.m. - Mr. Panos Kulturides and his counsel, Bruce Gilmore, were present for a hearing for an All-Alcoholic Common Victualer's license for LOG & LINE, 107 Ripley Road. There were no objectors present and all abutters were notified. Mr. Kulturides said his intentions are to open at 11:00 a.m. during the summer months of June, July, and August in the warm weather and stay open until the Music Circus starts and in the winter his hours would be from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. He said he will start off with 12 oz. bottles of beer and will serve only beer and wine until he expands his business and then he will serve all alcoholic beverages. Robert Davenport was present and in favor of granting this license. Voted:- To take under advisement until next Wednesday, April 10, 1974. �tae x`ecwiA a Bill Signorelli, Town Accountant, was present from the Advisory meeting to ask for the Selectmen's approval of another article to be put in the warrant by the Advisory Committee asking for funds for a study of fire protection needs of the Town. This would complete the warrant as the 58th article. Voted: To approve this new article. Voted: To grant permission to Lucy 'Morse, Chairman, Y.°, .S. (Youth Employment Service) to put stuffer in Town Report for delivery to residents. Voted: To grant permission to Sarah Pfaffmann, Unitarian Youth GrouA to use the Town Hall for a dance on April 27, 1974. Voted: To take no action at the present time on the complaint of the Longo doh; because the police investigation report stated the dog was tied. Voted: To permit the Boston Gas Co. to install a gas supply for M & R Realty, 160 Sohier Street. Voted: To set April 24, 1974 at 8:30 for a hearing for Scott Bailey, 130 King St. , for storage underground of a 4,000 gal. gasoline tank. DISCUSSION: Waterwls Dihvisio DPW Mary Jeanette Murray discussed with Phil Murray on tie ep one, tR6 possibility of adding the repair of the Parker Avenue ramp to our application for improvement projects. (4 if R GULAR KEETIN-Ss OF THE BOkRD OF SELECTMEN HiELD ON APRIL 3, 1974 (continued) INTERIM ACTION: April 4, 1974 A letter was written to Jim Gray to ask permission to use the High School gymnasium for the Annual Town Meeting for May 4 and possibly the 6th and 7th of May. A letter was written to the Norfolk County Commissioners to inform them of our endorsement of the concept of the Norfolk County regional solid waste management plan, as presented by Henry Ainslie at the ;larch 27th Selectmen's meeting. Two requests for transfer were given to the Advisory Committee and were approved: 1) $1845. for treatment for nuisance aquatic vegetation of Straits Fond. 2) $620. for treatment of midges in Straits pond as as our share with Town of Hull. An advertisement for proposals for the construction of a ramp and float at Margin St. to be opened on April 17, 1974 at 8:15 p.m. (at the request of Harbormaster) was sent to the Patriot Ledger. 195 W�GULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL LO, 1974 All Present Voted: to approve the minutes of April 3, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted. 7:30 p.m. - meeting time changed from usual evening meetings at 8:00 p.m. Explorer post #28 scouts were present to request permission to set up a demon stration of a car accident with first aid being administered, on the short street b ehind the Unitarian Church on the Common on Election Day at 11:00 a.m. , May 11, 1974. Voted: To grant permission to the explorers to block off the short street for the explorer demonstration. 8:00 p.m. Dr. Charles M. Bliss, M.D. , 76 Summer Street, was present to follow up his letter concerning a possible conflict of interest for Richard J. Silvia, candidate for the School Committee and member of the MTA (Mass. Teacher's Assoc.) Dr. Bliss requested a ruling from Town Counsel on whether a member of a teacher's union could serve on the school committee in making decisions concerning teacher contracts, conditions, grievances, etc. Pair. Ainslie questioned whether a private citizen running for office should be investigated before he is elected. Mr. Clark thought Mr. Silvia might want to have the question answered himself. Mr. Clark called Mrs. Catherine Stanton and Mr. Paul Donnvan, former School Committee members, who both said they were members of the MTA while on the committee. Air. Clark called Mr. Silvia to get his reaction. Mr. Silvia was present at 9:25 p.m. and stated he would go along with anything the selectmen wanted to do. It was decided that Mr. Clark would talk with Town Counsel about his opinioin of possible conflict. Voted: To approve the renewal of a Seasonal common victualer license for 1974 to "JJs" To approve the renewal of a ,Sunday license for 1974 to 'Ws". Voted: To accept the resignation of Lloyd Huskins from the Tree and Park Department. Voted: To hold up the last payment for A. R. Belli, Elm St. contractor until he tends to the triangle on E:lm St. Voted: To have the police investigate the application of Bob Fesler for incorporation of the Village and Harbor Association. Voted: To hold under advisement the police request for a raise in ambulance fees. Voted: To have our meeting on April 24, 1974 at 9:30 a.m. instead of 8:00 p.m. (reg. time) "T Voted: To take a stand against the proposed Charter for the Town of Cohasset. Mr. Ainslie abstained from this vote . QINTERIM ACTION April 11, 1974 A letter was written to Joseph Sherriff, Director, Administration and Finance, State House to set up a tentative date for May 23, 1974 at 10:00 a.m. to meet with all Dept. heads here to discuss purchasing goods throuE-h the State. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 17, 1974 All Present 'Doted: To approve the minutes of April 10, 1974 and Interim Action as corrected. 8:15 p.m. - bids were opened for the construction of a ramp and float on Margin Street. The two bids received were as follows: 1. J. M. Cashman Inc., 33 Copeland Street, Quincy - $56,280. Mr. Cashman was present. 2. Higgins & Farwell, 31 Hill Street - $9,476. (Mr. Farwell was present) Voted: To take the bids under advisement. 8:30 p.m. - there was a hearing for an underground 10,000 gallon gas storage tank to be installed at the HighSchool. There were no objectors present and it was voted to proceed with the advertising. 8:45 p.m. - there was a hearing for Brocton Edison and the Swim and Recreation Trust to install a pole and underground duct line on North Main Street about 142' northwesterly from Ripley Road. The Gillis sisters were present to get information and agreed to its Installation. Voted: To grant permission to Brockton Edison to install the pole. Pat McCarthy, chairman, Recreation Commission was present to request a "slow children" sign in two locations by Beachwood ball park 1) on Church Street 40' back from field 2) by O'Briens house. It was voted to order the two signs. Voted: To order a street name sign and dead end sign for Ledgewood Drive at the request of Mrs. Burke, 9 Ledgewood Drive. Voted: To grant a renew al of junk license for Samuel Ginsberg, 22 Lindale Ave., North Weymouth for 1974. Voted: To approve the incorporation of the Cohasset Village and Harbor Association, Robert Fesler, President after favorable investigation by the Police Department. Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Youth Athletic Association, Ed Mulhern, to hold their annual parade on April 27, 1974 from St. Anthony's Church to Barnes Field and to participate and to arrange for a fire and police vehicle. DISCUSSION: Ernest Minelli's bill for $9,000. to finish the repairs to the seawall at Lawrence Wharf. The original bid was for $11,200. and Mr. Minelli saved the Town $2200. still doing an excellent job and using large blocks which were hard to get and expensive. The Town should be aware of the ways in which the Selectmen and friends like Mr. Minelli can save the Town money. QINTERIM ACTION: April 22, 1974 A letter was written to the Board of Appeals to apply for a hearing for fillingland of Randy Paola on Doane Street for a turn-around. Hearing to be held on April 30, 1974. fQ , REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 17, 1974 (continued) INTERIM ACTION (continued) A letter was written to Dr. Charles Bliss, 76 Summer Street in response to his request for a ruling on the possible conflict of interest of Richard Silvia, candidate for School Committee and member of the Mass. Teachers Assoc. It was decided not to get a ruling because as a private citizen he has done nothing at this time and later if there is a conflict he can remove it. A letter was written to Warren Pratt, Chairman, Board of Assessors, to investigate Cohasset's increased evaluation and to object to it before the State Tax Commission, as it may result in decreased aid to the Town. A request for transfer of $3,476. and $13.80 for Advertising and $175. for plans and specifications was sent to Advisory Committee for the construction of Margin St. ramp and float. This covered the difference between the $6000. on hand and the lowest bid for $9,746. (plus the advertising, specs and plans) a , M r Regular MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTM V H72LD ON APRIL 24, 1974 All Present Meeting held at 9:30 a.m. instead of usual time of 8:00 p.m. Voted: To approve the minutes of April 17, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted. 9:35 a.m. Tom Hamilton of Dean and Hamilton Realty, member of the Cohasset Village and Harbor Association was present to discuss their plans for purchasing 33 wooden trash containers to be placed through- out the Town. Each merchant would contract for bi-weekly pick up arranged with Sestito, Barnes i.e. or empty it themselves. The problem of rain affecting the containers was discussed. Voted: To encourage the Cohasset Village and Harbor Association to purchase the trash containers for the Town and to maintain them and arrange for the collection. Tom Hamilton also requested permission for the Association to sponsor the Street and Sidewalk Fair (working with the S.S. Art Center) from July 4 - 7. Only our own merchants and related craftsmen will be exhibiting. Mr. Ainslie suggested that anyone wishing to sell food at the fair should first obtain the approval of the Health Agent. Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Village and Harbor Association to sponsor the street and sidewalk fair July 4 - 7, providing they have all food sold approved by the Board of Health. 9:50 a.m. Barbara Elliot, Cohasset Dramatic Club, was present to explain their plans to redecorate the Town Hall. The Club will do the work, consisting of painting the lower walls black and installing fireproof curtains and fireproof linings. The Selectmen expressed concern about them having proper insurance coverage should any accidents on ladders, etc. occur. Also they reminded her to use a type of paint or varnish which would stand the abuse of frequent use for dances, etc. Voted: To accept the generous offer of the Dramatic Club to redecorate the Hall. They will publicize and raise funds for the project. 10:05 a.m. Bill Signorelli, Town Accountant, was present to state that the Water Department has invoiced A. R. Belli, Elm Street Contractor, for some damages caused by Belli to hydrants which have since been repaired by the Water Department. Before the last payment is paid to Belli, should the damages be deducted (plus the triangle on Elm St. be corrected)? Bill Signorelli said he would call Belli and get his response. 11:25 a.m. Mr. Watson, Cohasset Hardware Store, was present to give an estimate for fertilizer forthe Tree and Park Department. His bid was $1865. for all but the grass seed (87 bags) . However, Brad Martin, Supt. Tree and Parks, said he got a bid from Scott Co. for $1389.37 for everything including the seed. Peter Wood, Petersen Realty, Bob Hidell, Planning Board Chairman, and Brian Alosi, Manager, Image Development Group of S. S. Chamber of Commerce were '+ present to explain the ideas and plans of the C. Commerce, Inc. with the hopes that the Selectmen may join as a member. ($100. dues per year) . REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 24, 1974 (continued) Bob Hidell said he personally joined as a "business critter" and it was a "hotshot" worthwhile group with positive responses to the South Shore problems. Voted: To take this under advisement. Voted: To have the Highway Department correct the signs at Deer Hill School. Voted: To grant permission to the American Legion Auxiliary, Mary Grassie, Pres., to sell poppies on May 3 and 4, 1974. Voted: To notify our representatives of our opposition to the bill for minimum pay for building inspectors. Voted: To grant permission to the High School to use the Hall and Common for Graduation exercises on June 9, 1974. DISCUSSION: It was decided the Wiring Department could change to summer working hours from June 1 through September 1 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. providing their men are on time in the morning and time is not spent in the coffee shop. It was decided to allow time at Town Meeting to give supporters and opponents equal time to discuss the Charter question (8 - 10 minutes) . INTERIM ACTION: April 29, 1974 The application from Log and Line for an all alcoholic - common victualer license was withdrawn by Mr. Kulturides. (see minutes of April 3, 1974) . A letter was written to RichardD. Leggat, Chairman, Charter Commission, that under Section 8 of Chapter 43B, it is required that they submit to Town Clerk a full report of their expenditures within 30 days after submitting report to Selectmen and any remaining money must be returned to Surplus Revenue Fund. An advertisement was sent to Patriot Ledger for bids for the gasoline tank for High School to be opened on May 8, at 8:15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMM HELD ON MAY 1, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of April 24, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted. 8:40 p.m. Chief Randolph Feola was present to discuss parking problems on Border Street in front of the Harbor Liquor Store and around the American Legion. He said there is parking there now for k hour but Legion patrons park there for bng intervals taking up space in front of the store. He said it would be better to make it 15 minute parking. The Selectmen said they would ask Leo Kurtz, Commander, to get the Legion members to cooperate with the parking. They would also contact Commissioner Campbell, Dept. of Public Works about the TOPICS Program and Lou Bailey, Highway Superintendent about painting the lines. Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of A. C. Herrington, "Whitehead", as a Special Police Officer. Voted: To approve the appointment by Blake Thaxter of Richard A. Henderson to serve as Assistant Town Counsel. Voted: To grant permission to the South Shore Arts Center to hold an arts festival July 3 - 8, 1974 on the Common. Voted: To grant permission to Brocton Edison Company to relocate a pole to Linden Drive from Jerusalem Road. Voted: To grant permission to Cohasset Cadette Troop #300 to sell coffee and donuts at Town Meeting. Voted: To approve the renewal of a Sunday license for "The Galley" for 1974. Voted: To approve the application of Red Lion Inn for an amusement license for a video game. Voted: To take a unanimous stand in opposition to the proposed Charter for Cohasset. INTERIM ACTION April 30, 1974 A letter was written to Town Counsel to request an opinion as to whether or not the Charter can be legally discussed at Town Meeting. Under Chapter 39, Section 22, and under our Town By-laws it may not be legal. Mr. Thaxter announced at Town Meeting that this could be legally discussed. A second letter was sent to Mr. Richard Leggat, Chairman, Charter Commission asking him to comply with the law and make a financial report to be filed with the Town Clerk showing how money has been expended and if there are encumbered amounts, state what they are. A notice was sent to all Department Heads for a meeting on May 23, 1974 at 10:00 a.m. with Joseph Sheriff, State Purchasing Agent, Dept. of Administration and Finance to discuss purchasing materials at the same prices that the State has contracted for. A ter writte Mr. h Barre dvia ty ommitte�°6 act on �reuiesoltor a sfer funds he Street nd 3fbeca ire Sta unds vaila REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MAY 8, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of May 1, 1974 and Interim Action as corrected. There was a Jury Drawing for one for Civil and Criminal Court in Dedham for the first Monday of June. The name drawn was Arthur L. Clark, 175 Hull Street. The Select- men looked up the law and there was no conflict. 8:15 p.m.. - There was an opening of bids for the purchase and installation of a 10,000 gallon gasoline storage tank to be located at the High3chool. The one bid received was from Kessler Installation & Sales, Inc., Dedham, Mass. for $9683. Voted: To take this bid under advisement. The original estimate from Kessler was $6500. and due to increased prices, their bid was $3,123. over which would require a request from the Advisory Board for the difference. Mr. Plaff, Hudson Bus Lines, Inc. was present to request perm- ission to have an eleven passenger bus pass through Cohasset to Logan Airport. He said it would go to airport only, would be either hourly or every 1k hours. He discussed the route and the stops it would make in Cohasset. Voted: To take this request under advisement. Russell Burbridge was present to apply again for a Class II license to sell and repair motorcycles at a new location; at the little building moved across from the Lumber Co. on Pleasant St. He is sub-leasing for one year and has the approval of Fire Chief. Voted: To wait until he checked with Mr. Wheelwright to verify this lease, and checked with the Building Inspector for approval. Voted: To grant permission to Bobbie Richardson, BeechFtood Conf. Church to use Pratt Park for June 15 for their annual fair. Voted: To hold a hearing on May 22, 1974 at 8:30 p.m. for a complaint by Ruth Bornstein, 17 Deep Run against the Poupeo's German Shepard for repeated attacks upon her dog and to have the Police Department investigate. Voted: To grant permission to Eric Knight, "High Times" to have a dance on May 25 at Town Hall. Voted: To send the easement from Brockton Edison for Elderly Housing to Town Counsel for his approvals before signing. Voted: To grant permission to Donna Williams, Blue Hill Girl Scout Council to use Wheelwright Park on June 24 - 28. Voted: To maintain the same ruling as before concerning the removal of rotten stone from the Town. At no time will it be permitted for rotten stone to be removed from the Town of Cohasset. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MAY 8, 1974 (continued) Voted: To approve the renewal of the following Sunday Licenses for 1974: Bergson's Ice cream & Food Shope Inc. Cohasset Winter Garden, Inc. Curtis Compact Inc. Cumberland Farms Petrick's Pantry Log and Line, Inc. The Selectmen signed a warrant forl payment to A. R. Belli, withholding the amount of $304.21 for damages caused by Belli to hydrants (since repaired by Water Dept.) - occuwad during Elm St. construction in summer of 1973. Mr. Signorelli, Town Accountant, had talked with Mr. Gil Alegi, Mass. Dept. of Public Works, who suggested the last payment be paid in full to Mr. Belli. This was discussed but no vote was taken. INTERIM ACTION: May 9, 1974 A letter was written to Patsy Rabstejnek, Conservation Chairman, for an opinion of the two lots owned by Mr. Parker at 291 North Main Street. Is it wetland and can the property be built on? A letter was sent to Chief Feola to investigate the complaint by Jim Hurley of a radio stolen from Town Hall. A letter was written to Mr. Stephen Blair, 348 North Main Street to request that his insurance company reimburse the Town for the damaged tree which was replaced in front of the Enos house on Elm St. as a result of his car accident there at a cost of $45.00. Three letters were sent to Civil Service: 1) to cancel our requisition for 2 patrolmen and to terminate Churchill and Abadessa, 2) to appoint Noonan and Churchill from the perm. int. list and 3) to request a permanent int. list certified down as far as Richard S. Abbedessa. An advertisement was sent to Patriot Ledger for Group Heath Insurance; bids to be opened on May 22, 1974 at 8:15 p.m. ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELE,CTMM May 15, 1974 Arthur L. Clark, Chairman MEHBLRS Mary Jeanette Murray Henry W. Ainslie, Jr. 2�,c4 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BMD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MAY 15, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of May 8, 1974 and Interim Action as corrected. Voted: To appoint the Town Officers for 1974-75 (see List). The list was not completed yet however. Voted: To meet on May 22, 1974 at 9:30 a.m. to cover the major business portion and to meet at 8:00 p.m. for the previously scheduled opening of Health Insurance Bids and dog hearing in order that the Selectmen could attend an MAPC meeting on regional sewerage at Norwell Town Hail the same evening. Voted: That the Board of selectmen appoint a by-law review Committee consisting of five (5) members to review each by-law of the Town for the purpose of recommending revisions, repeal or new by-laws, if deemed appropriate. Such commitee shall report its recommendations to the Selectmen at least sixty (60) days prior to a future Town Meeting. Voted: To award to James Gallagher, the job of painting and repairing of Milliken Tennis Courts as requested by Pat McCarthy, Chairman, Recreation Commission for $275. Voted: To approve the incorporation of Boy Scout Troop #28, 200 North Main Street, requested by Arthur Lehr, Jr. and Nelson C. Pratt. Voted: To advertise for bids for a new 1974Police Station Wagon to be opened on May 29, 1974 at 8:30 p.m. Voted: To grant permission to the Community Garden Club of Cohasset, Mrs. Swain, to use Town Hall for the Farmer's Market on October 8 and 9 1974. Voted: To dace a notice in the Patriot Ledger for the removal of surplus equipment available in the schools. Voted: To make public that the Board of Selectmen deplores what took place in the Superintendent's Office last week-end and will urge the Police Chief to make every effort to find and prosecute the offenders. Voted: To grant the renewal of a Sunday license For Montilio's Bakery for 1974. Voted: To have Ron Rawson, Music Circus, meet here at 9:00 a.m. en May 22, 1974 before the granting of any licenses. Voted: To advertise for bids for Fuel Oil to be opened on May 29, 1974 at 8:1.5 p.m. Voted: To adopt the rules and parking regulations for Government Island as set up by the Government Island Committee. DISCUSSION: Regarding the damage to the 111ountain on Beach Street possibly from a car hitting it, it was decided to have the Police Department investigate and get reimbursed for the $88.00 which it cost for the Highway Department to fix it. 'fir= REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MAY 22, 1974 All Present 9:30 A.M. Voted: To approve the minutes of May 15, 1974 as submitted. Voted: To grant a Sunday Entertainment license, Common Victualer, and Sunday license to the Music Circus for 1974 after confering with Ron Rawson in executive session regarding this season's programming. 9:45 a.m. - Steve Keefe was present to request permission to use the Town Hall to show films each Monday evening through the summer from 8:00 to 10:00 for 10 weeks (to be sponsored by the Library - free admission) Voted: To grant permission to use Town Hall for showing these fits. 9:50 a.m. - Jim Litchfield, Building Inspector was present to show Selectmen the new plans for the Carzis Motel. 11:25 a.m. - Representative Chet Young was present with his nomination papers and copies of reports for investigation and study of accessibility of public beaches along the sea coast. re- Voted: To appoint Bradley G. Martin as Superintendent of Tree and Park Department and to recommend him for the South Shore Mosquito Control. Voted: To set June 5, 1974 at 8:30 p.m. for a hearing date for complaints of the O'Brien dog by Mrs. Thomas Atkinson, Highland Avenue ( 2 children bitten) Voted: To pay our share to the South Shore Regional School District in the amount of $4,977.35. Voted: To permit Boston Gas Company to install gas supply for Edward Gwinn, 145 Beach Street. Voted: To inform Mr. James Gray, School Superintendent that Milliken Field will be useable for the home games commencing in September. Voted: To reappoint the present Board of Appeals. DISCUSSION: It was decided that no records would be destroyed from Town Hall without the permission of Town Accountant. For the office space needed for the distribution and sale of food stamps, it was decided to ask the Social Service League, Community Ceder or Council on Aging. The possibility of appointing a Building Board of Appeals under the building code was discussed. 8:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN (Henry Ainslie absent due to compulsory attendance at another meeting) © 8:15 p.m. - Al Gilmore, Blue Cross-B1ueShield was present for the bid opening for health insurance. Theirs was the only bid. Because of Cohasset's good record the rates were lower even with the new Master medical benefits. Voted: To accept the bid from Blue Cross-Blue Shield. IIAY 22, 1974 (continjec1l) C:30 p.m. there was a dor, hearing for t%-:-. complaint b- Mrs. Ruth Bornstein against the German Shepard owned by Dr. Roger Pompeo - (minutes attached) Voted: To take this complaint under Z� REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOATIM OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MAY 29, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of May 22, 1974 as corrected. 8:15 p.m. There, was an opening of fuel oil bids and the one bid received was from Granite City,inc. for the renewal of last years contract. Voted: To take this bid under advisement. 8:30 p.m. There was an opening of bids for a new wagon for the Police Department. Thetwo bids are as follows: Highway Motors - $4,412. Cohasset Motors - $4,087. (Peter Schramn present) Voted: To take these bids under advisement. Mr. Sal.va;gi and Mr. William Barnes were, present to apply for a wine and malt - retail package goods store. liquor license at 138 Chief Justine Cushing Hwy. They said no building is constructed there but they wanted an opinion first from the Selectmen on the possibility of obtaining the license before they build. Voted: To take this request under advisement. Mr. Mr. Ed Young and.Appleyard were present to discuss the following: 1. Government Island parking regulations - the Selectmen said we are waiting for Town Counsel to inform us about publicly advertising the regulations, and then they can be enforced. 2. It was agreed that the Tree and Park Dept. would clear out the trees, etc. to prepare for the new parking lot. 8:55 p.m. Mr. George F. Hanlon, 70 Fairoaks Lane was present to discuss the apprehension of the thieves who stole two bikes from his garage on Sat., May 25. He stated details of detective work he had done himself and stressed the need for a full time detective in the Cohasset Police Department to follow up on these cases. Chief Feola was present and said he had asked for an additional. three men but the Advisory Board had refused this request. Mr. Henry Hidell III and members of his Planning Board, Mrs. Gjesteby, observer, Gilbert Tower and grandson, were present to discuss with the Highway Surveyor, Louis C. Bailey, also present and the Selectmen to discuss dollar allotments for Highway program funds voted upon at Town meeting. Mary Jeanette Murray explained the $19,600. is given to us by the State and was awed to us through State law (is not taxation money) . They have taken away Chapter 90 funds and we are not getting this maintenance money as we used to. Lou Bailey said it would be used for repaving Sohier Street with a new surface. He was also asked by Mr. Hidell for long range plans for new roads, repair and maintenance, etc. for the next 5 years. Mr. Bailey said repaving Sohier Street, and raising the causeway on Jerusalem Road to prevent flooding were two definite projects. The Causeway will be a major project and will involve rewidening of the street. Mr. Hidell asked if Atlantic Avenue drainage would be a project and Mr. Bailey said he would put it in the warrant again next year. Mr. . Gilbert Tower said. Atlantic drainage needs a good engineering surveyor. Mr. Bailey said proper drainage is imperative before he can rewiden Atlantic Ave. (has to be widened because it is hazardous.) C e REGIMAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SEL01TMFN HELD ON MAY 29, 1974 (continued) Planning Board (continued) Mr. Bailey said his job was to work on anything having to do with traveled roads. Private drainage on Atlantic Avenue would have to be taken care of privately. Mr. Bailey agreed to give the Planning Board a written list of projects for the next TEN YEARS. Better communications between departments was discussed. A rotation and interchange of minutes was suggested. Everyone agreed there should be a liason between departments - a person to do this on a paid basis. Voted: To meet on June 5, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. with the Board of Assessors and Representative Chet Young concerning the unfair assessment on Cohasset because of 1007. evaluation. Voted: To grant Mama's Donuts, Inc. a Common Victualer's license for 1974. Voted: To accept with gratitude the donation of $840. from Chester Ellis, Jr. , head of T.O.D., inc. for use of the Drug Education Committee. Voted: To acknowledge the appointments of P. Facey, and Brian Wilkin to the Advisory Committee and Kenneth Cook to the Personnel Board. Voted: To write a letter to the School Committee, with copies to the Superintendent and to the Police Chief to suggest that the monitoring system at the High School be turned on at night so every sound could be heard at the police station through the public address system. Mary Jeanette Murray made this suggestion. INERIM ACTION: June 3, 1974 It was the decision of the Seledmen and the Police Chief to accept the bid of Cohasset Motors for $4087. for a new Police wagon. A letter was written to Higgins and Farwell to confirm that the Selectmen have accepted his bid for the changed amount of $9426. for constn:ction of ramp and float on Margin Street. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUNE 5, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of May 29, 1974 and Interim Action, as submitted. 8:15 p.m. There was a hearing for the Atkinson Complaint against the O'Brien dogs at 49 Highland Avenue. Present were: Mrs. Thomas Atkinson, Mrs. O'Brien and children, Mrs. Paul Blackmur, Mrs. Kingsley Durant, Mrs. William Durant, Mr. Donald Gammons, Mrs. Pratt and Mrs. Everett Gammons. Mr. Clark read Mrs. Atkinson's complaint and then read Chief Feola's investigation. Other complaints were heard and Mrs. Atkinson expressed concern for safety of her children. Mrs. O'Brien said the dogs were now restrained. Voted: To take this complaint under advisement and it was later decided to order the dogs restrained and if they were found loose, the Police would take appropriate action. 10:00 p.m. The Assessors, Warren S. Pratt, Chairman, F. Allen Weisenfluh, and Michael C. Patrolia were present. Getting the next tax bills out on time was discussed. The next billing would be July 1 to be paid by October 1 and Mr. Pratt was certain that this deadline could be met. Ideas for increased help in the future were discussed. Mr. Clark brought up the suggestion for a full-time paid assessor in the office. They agreed on the possibility of a man for $6,001or $7,00D, for mostly field work and to bring information in to the office. Their present system was discussed. Mr. Weisenfluh suggested that someone be paid to come in and review the whole assessors office and compare with the efficiently run offices in other Towns. The record keeping should be an orderly procedure so that their meetings can be just on evaluation. Mr. Weisenfluh requested support from the Selectmen to apply for outside professional help in the next budget. Voted: To have Brocton Edison Co. survey Ledgewood Drive for repairs and new lights requested in a petition from residents of Ledgewood Drive. Voted: To accept bids for used kitchen equipment at schools until July 10, 1974 at 8:00 p.m. at which time it will go to the highest bidders. Voted: To grant a common victuallers and Sunday License to Mamaa's Donuts, etc. for 1974. Voted: To grant permission to the Highschool Senior Class 175 to use Hall for dance on June 15. DISCUSSION., Sargeant Barrows has requested that a street light be put at Lily Pond for skattg, fishing, etc. and it was decided to get a letter from the Recreation Commission agreeing to it. 4 Our contract with Granite City Oil Co. will be contined (by law) until we advertise again In January, 1975. INTERIM ACTION - June 6: A letter was written to Arnold H. Jenks to request advice for appraisal of Town Bldgs. Advertisements were sent to Ledger & Boston Globe for Tree and Park Superintendent. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN H2LD ON JUNE 12, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of June 5, 1974 and interim action as submitted. 8:00 p.m. bids were opened for the Highway Department for asphalt. The one bid was received from Old Colony Construction Company in Quincy and was taken under advisement. Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Richardson White, 226 Jerusalem Road from the Council on Aging Committee. Voted: To appoint Alfred G. Odermatt, 2 Todd Lane to fill the vacancy caused by Mrs. Richardson White's resignation on the Council on Aging. Voted: To make our payment of $9,712.39 (County Hospital Assessment) to the Norfolk County Commissioners, due July 26, 1974. Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Bartholomew P. Winn from the Cohasset Police Department effective June 9, 1974. Voted: To advertise our Revenue Sharing amounting to $79,526. (to be spent on public safety) in the South Shore Mirror. Voted: To advertise the Government Island Parkin; Rules and Regulations twice in the South Shore Mirror. Voted: To go on Summer schedule starting June 26, 1974 with a meeting that evening and then on every other Wedenesday through the summer. 8:15p.m.- Mr. John Dougherty, was present to discuss possibilities for recreation facilities in the Forest Avenue area. It is too far for children to come to the facilities in the Town and perhaps basketball or baseball facilities could be set up in Wheelright Park or the Legion land. He said he would get together with the Recreation Commission and perhaps submit an article for the next Town Meeting. Gerard Buckley was present to request assistance for his application for a Government Grant for his education at Northeastern Univ. f DISCTJSSION: Henry W. Ainslie discussed the new CETA employment program and the Town of Cohasset may get one slot with probable priory for the Tree and Paaj-_ Dept. i i REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JULY 24, 1974 Voted: To approve the minutes of July 10, 1974 and interim action a s submitted. 8:00 p.m. Jack Hubbard, Conservation Commission was present with two requests. The property along the roadside on North Main Street at the base of Cedar Street needs to be cleared out by the Tree and Park Dept. Also discussed was the possibility of the Conservation Commission purchasing a small self-contained recyclin- pump for the pond on the Common, to be installed by the Water Dept. and wired by the Town. This will be looked into further. 8:15 p.m. hearing for Brockton Edison for one joint p3 a location on CJC Way from Beechwood Street, Northwesterly. There were no objectors. Voted: To grant permission for this to be done. 8:30 Mrs. Bloomfield and Mrs. McGee were present to request permission to use the common on Sept. 28 for a rally for Gerry Studds and to proclaim that day as "meet your Congressman day". Voted: To take this under advisement. 8:45 Opening of bids for repairs to roof of Government Island house. 12 bids were received (see Govt. Island house file) . Voted: To take the bids under advisement. Mr. Bernard Salvadore, Mr. Bruce Gilmore, atty., Harvey W. Russ and William Ohrenberger, atty were present to request approval of a change of stock and new manager for Salvador's Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Harvey's but keeping the same liquor license. Voted: To approve of the changes. Voted: To grant permission to Mrs. Robert Knowles, Cohasset Garden Club to use Town Hall on September 5 and 6 for a garden sale. Voted: To have two signs put on Sohier Street by the entrance to Swim Center (two '"children" signs) and have the Center put one at the end of the drive$ and provide other saSty measures for the children. Voted: To grant permission for the CYO to use Town Hall for a dance on August 15. Voted: To grant a one day auctioneers license to Robert P. Magner, Cohasset Savings Banc, for August 9, 1974. Voted: To pay $4,461. to South Shore Regional District. Voted: To approve the list of Election Officers for the year 1974-1975 as submitted by the Town Clerk. Voted: To appoint Ashley F. Jones, 404 Beechwood Street as caretaker for Beechwood Cemetery. Voted: To grant permission to the Community Center and Music Circus to use the Common for a children's show on August 14 at 11:00 a.m. Voted: To raise the rate for using Town Hall by profit making organizations to per session John Nott can pay a flat rate of $200. REGULAR MEETING OF TH'? BOARD OF S FLECTM24 HELD ON JULY 24, 1974 (CONTINUED) Voted: To appoint Joseph W. MacDonald, Frances A. ?vans and Frederic H. Wood, Jr. to serve on the newly formed Building Code Appeal Board. Voted: To appoint the following persons to the By-Law Study Committee: John A. Golden, Jr. , Chairman Pro-tem Cornelia L. O'Malley Roger W. Nast Richard A. Henderson, Asst. Town Counsel David F. Place, Moderator Ex-officio Board of Selectmen: Arthur L. Clark ex-officio Mary Jeanette Murray ex-officio Henry W. Ainslie, Jr. ex-officio DISCUSSION: Henry Ainslie agreed to prepare the specifications for the Mill River Bridge repairs. INTERIM ACTION: July 25, 1974 A letter was Witten to Frances Hagerty to request permission for parking on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays on his property br boat owners launching at Parker Avenue. A letttr was written to Carol Twitchell informing her the Tree and Park Dept. will be vacating her property on Beechwood St. The Tree and Park equipment will be stored i at the Weston Corp. building at 130-134 CJC Way. A letter was written to Noonan, Inc. , 436 West St. , West Bridgewater to acknowledge their rates for delivery of gasoline from Gulf Oil and to accept them. Tt was decided to permit Mrs. Bloomfield and Mrs. McGee to use Common for Studds Rally on Sept. 28 but not to make the proclamation requested. Z+3 RFGUTAR MERTING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON AUGUST 7, 1974 Al] Present Voted: To approve the minutes of July 24, 1974 and interim action as submitted. Th.ere was a Jury Drawing for one for the Second Monday of September. The name drawn was Pasquale J. Calorio, 171 Hull Street. 8:05 p.m. Mr. . Bob Smith, 2.89 Beechwood St., was present to discuss the bids for roof repairs to Government Island House. He was told to report back in the morning for the decision. 8:15 p.m. Mrs. Betty Reddic, Cohasset Village and Harbor Assoc., was present to express their gratitude for keeping the appearance of the Town cleaner. Mike Savage,f8ga'ffer Commission Member, was present to recommend that a Charter member be put on the newly formed By-Law Study Committee. The Selectmen said they would give it consideration. 8:30 p.m. bids were opened for a single-circuit spreader and a roller and trailer for the Highway Department. The bids were as follows: Dyar Co, North Reading $3860. p Spreader Wood Co., Watertown $4673. Bleiler Co, Needham Hgts. $4140. Casey & Dupuis, Watertown $4728. Roller & Trailer Dyar Co, North Reading $4366. Casey & Dupruts, Watertown $4900. Voted: To take these bids under advisement. 9:55 p.m. Mr. Edward J. Coggin, 22 Rustic Drive - Owner of Car Barn, 374 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, was present to apply for a S3r!ond Class Dealer's License which cannot be granted because a cease and desist order was issued by the Bldg. Inspect. due to a non-conformig, violation. Mr. Go-gin said he would repair and sell cars and perhaps sell gas. It was decided he must get a variance and a permit for his sign. John Pattison, 19 Parker Avenue was present to discuss rotation of chafmanship for the Selectmen, why parking on Government Island for out of towners, and the completion of wall at Lawrence Wharf. Voted: To have Lou Bailey tend to the request of Mrs. King, 3 Arrow wood St, for hardtop to be repaired and the request of Sue Ann Harrington, 131 Beechwood St. oilfor a blind drive sign. Voted: To have Police Department investigate the complaint of Helen Delaney, 106 Beechwood, of dog attack by Mangan dog and to set Aug. 21, 8:30p.m. as date of hearing. Voted: To approve the application for incorporation from Henry Dormitzer for Historical Mus. 2 I LI P I REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON AUGUST 7, 1974 .,, (CONTINUED) fir►' Voted: To permit Boston Gas Co. to make openings on Howe Road, Brew ter Road Wood Way and Ledge Way. Voted: To sign agreement xrfts'. Hudson Bus Lines, Medford to permit them to operate a passenger servfc.e through Cohasset to Logan Airport, however this would be limited only to limosine type vehicles only. Voted: To appoint Mazy E. Gainor, 168 Sohier Street, Cohasset to the By-Law Study Committee thus completing the five member committee and two ex-officto members. Voted: To put_ "Children-Slow" sign before hill at 92 Atlantic Avenue. Voted: To raise the rates for using the Town Hall for profit-making organizations from the old rate of $10.00 per session to $20.00 per session DISCUSSION: Mary Jeanette Murray suggested getting Hingham, Hull., Scituate and Cohasset together for a mutual meeting concerning disposal, water problems etc. INTERIM ACTION: '`- August 8, 1974 �w.• T' e roof repair job on Govt. Island House was awarded to Robert Smith. The Kitchen equipment at schools was awarded to Mr. Maxwell Pearson, East. Bridgewater, for $423.00. A one day liquor_ license (to serve beer and ale) was granted to Malcolm Logan, Jerusalem Rd. The bid for the Highway Dept. spreader and roller and trailer was awarded to Dyar Co. , N. Reading. The dog hearing set for August 21, 1974 for Mangan Dog, Beechwood St. was called off due to dog being removed from Town according to Police Investigation. 7, REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF R:)ARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON AUGUST 21, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of August 7, 1974, and Interim Action as approved. 8:30 The hearing was opened for complaint of Mangan Dog on Beechwood Street. No citizens were present. The Police re- ported that the dog had been removed from Town. 8:15 p.m. - Mr. Barron C. Salvador, 30 Bayberry Lane was present to request permission to park his truck and do minor filling on the Town omviland next to him. He said some neighbors had complained but he had asked permission to park truck there some time ago. He said he wanted to fill in "a few loads to level off for telephone poles and plant trees at the corners" - "it was not wetland". He said he had been given the O.K. because this was an improvement. He said it was just parking - no business. Mr. Ainslie said he doesn't want to see the Town lose the land if it's improved after which Mr. Salvador said he would sign a petition saying this would not happen if he can use it. Mr. Ainslie read the deed for the piece of Town land. It was decided to have Town Counsel make an agreement whereby the land will remain the Town's even if improved. Voted: To permit Boston Gas Company to install a gas supply for John Connelly, 43 Tower Lane. Voted: To resume the winter schedule for Selectmen's Meetings each Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. beginning September 4, 1974. Voted: To grant permission to the League of Women Voter's to use the Town Hall for hosting with the Scituate and Hingham leagues jointly, a debate between Studds and McKay on Sunday, October 6, 1974. Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Willoughby S. Hood, 23 Border St., from the Council on Aging. Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Richard S. Churchill from the Cohasset Police Department. Voted: To approve the Town Clerk's list of election officers for the State Primary on September 10, 1974. Discussion: It was decided to write a letter to Chief Piepenbrink concerning the Building Insp. condemning the floor of the N. Cohasset Fire Station. A letter should be written to Supt. Gray about holding practices anywhere except directly on the playing field. INTERIM ACTION: August 26, 1974 - y Mr. Ainslie sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting an extension of time until Sept. 30, 1974 to submit a parking reduction plan. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON AUGUST 21, 1974 CONTIN UED INTERIM ACTION - continued Two applicants for the EEA opening were interviewed on Friday, August 30, 1974- Barrie Magee and Charles Smith. A hearing was set and advertised for William Signorelli for Sept. 9, 1974 at 9:30 a.m. for a transfer of liquor license. An extra performance of the "Rich Little Show" on Sept. 8 was approved for Music Circus. h 11 }1974we set as the date for a Special Town Meeting to appropriate additional money for the Police Department due to completion of arbitration of the contract. i i, d I t i i 1 i i { I n i a REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 4, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of August 21, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted. There was a drawing for one inhabitant for Civil and Criminal Court in Dedham for the First Monday of October. The name drawn was William F. Bell, Black Horse Lane. Voted: Not to approve the request of Muriel Kasdon, 88 Beach Street to use Town Hall on Sept. 8 in case of rain for a wedding reception because the custodian would be setting up for the primaries. Voted: To have Brocton Edison investigate and submit a cost for increased candlepower on streetlight at 450 King St. Voted: To write Hingham Water Co questioning their method of increasing their rates. Voted: To grant permission to Mrs. Richard Tousley, Stoneleigh Road to use Town Hall Dec. 5,6, and 7 for the Village Fair. Voted: To sign the form for Dept. of Public Works stating the amount to be expended by June 30, 1977 for reconstuction, maintenance and repair of highways and bridges with Sec. 4, Chapter 825 of the Acts of 1974 will be $19,400. Voted: To set Sept. 18, 1974 at 8:30 as the date for a hearing for the complaint of John T. Wilson, 96 Linden Drive of viscious dogs at 90 Linden Drive, and to have the police investigate. Voted: To write a letter to Mr. Joseph Barresi, Advisory Board Chairman, stating that the Town Clerk feels the changes in laws re Election Department would have a minimal affect on the budget. Voted: To have Chief Feola come in next Wednesday night at our meeting to discuss overtime in the Police Department. Voted: To increase the fine from $5.00 to $10.00 for parking at the two bridges, Black Rock Beach, Sandy Beach and at Goveratment Island. This was motioned by Mrs. Murray and agreed upon over the phone with Chief Feola. A discussion followed about the possibility of having no parking on Beach Street from Atlantic Avenue up to 141 Beach Street, and about raising the fine for swimming at the two bridges and Cat Dam including diving and leaping. The Police Chief agreed to the latter however the difficulty in enforcing this wa s brought up. ':.i��s u cT+td �2t G. t--� 4 t ti�3 b��iqq��sst C arr . Chief Feola and Henry Hidell discussed over the phone the point of having a $20.00 fine for any infraction of the Town By-Laws. Mr. Ainslie asked if the By-law Committee shouldn't be handling this. Mrs. Murray responded that the Selectmen can make a policy to alter any By-Law. DISCUSSION: The date was set for Town Meeting on November 11, 1974 and to ask Mr. Gray for the use of the auditorium. (see Interim Action) Henry Hidell, Planning Brd. Chairman was present to request a member of the Board of Selectmen represent the Board on the "task force" for the Plann:bg Board and their Coastal Zone Study. Mr. Clark agreed to serve on this Force. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 4, 1974 CONTIN UED It was agreed there would be a meeting on Friday at 9:00 at Mill River Bridge with the Selectmen and a contractor to discuss repairs. It was agreed that we would discuss the parking situation further with Mr. Hagerty next March. The Street signs at Black Horse Lane and Spring Street are missing and should be replaced. INTERIM ACTION: September b, 1974 It was voted to approve a change of Class I Dealer's License from Prentice Brown Chevrolet, Inc. to Spensley Chevrolet, Inc. On Monday, September 9, 1974 at 9:30 a hearing was held for the change of an All Alcoholic-Common Victualer License from Deer Hill Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Signorelli's to The Ground Round (Howard Johnson Company, Wayne Corley, Manager) Present were: W. Signorelli, Board of Selectmen, Joseph Cronin (legal dept.), Wayne Corley, Manager, and Division Manager, Mr. McKeon. Mr. Corley started with describing Ground Round as an informal, inexpensive 1 family restaurant with the menu ranging from $1,25 to $5.95, and with banjo and sing along entertainment - peanuts and popcorn offered, etc. Mr. Ainslie asked if this is a francise and Mr. Corley said it was a company owned operation except for the branch in Lexington, Ky. and one in Hauppauge, L.I. Mrs. Murray asked when they would be opening and he said within 90 days after the approval of this license. He explained the pictures showing what it would look like. Mr. Ainslie asked what modifications would be made to the building and Mr. Corley replied there would be minimal changes in front - would stay almost exactly the same as the building is in good condition. They would create a common entrance to either the lounge or dining room. VOTED: To approve the transfer of this license. It will be signed after the building Permit is acquired. to—J)Q_r Cczz�e� Q�, i4 741 apt g o�t_, p.m . ux u Min U REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SIE'LECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 11, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of September 4, 1974 and Interim Action as amended. 8:00 p.m. Bonnie Parsons, 17 Black Rock Road was present to discuss the E.B.A. job opening. She gave a resume of her background and experience and said she preferred outdoor work to secretarial work. She was told this job took physical strength but we would let her know if a position with the CETA program came up - also that she might look into the schools and bus transpotation. Voted: To notify Peterson awnings in Avon to have awnings removed and stored in October. Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of A. Livingston from the Council on Aging. Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Ken Grew from the Council on Aging. Voted: To ask Gertrude McArthur, 8 Red Gate Lane, and Mrs. Basmajien, 152 Linden Drive, if they would serve on the Council on Aging and to appoint them pending their answer. Voted: To ask the Zoning Officer, Jim Litchfield, to investigate the application of Manuel Marks for a Class II License for his service station on South Main St. Voted: That Mr. Clark would attend the MBTA meeting on the budget on Sept. 27 as a representative from Cohasset in the place of Louis F. Eaton. Voted: To write the DNR to see if we can open the clamflats again. Voted: To set September 20, Friday as the cut-off date for submission of articles for the Special Town Meeting on October 21, 1974. DISCUSSION: Mary Jeanette Murray introduced the subject of increasing reimbursement for gas milage for Town business from the present .08 c to .15 C per mile due to increase in the price of gasoline. She asked that a reminder of this be put in the folder for the 1975-76 budget. na The bill for fencing at theC emetery was discussed. Mr. Clark made a call to Mr. Towle to get his approval for payment and the bill was signed by the Selectmen. Re'-The bill for roof repairs to the Government Island House-will be looked at first before approval for payment. Mary Jeanette said she had received complaints of overgrown bushes along Cushing Road and asked that the Tree and Park Department take care of this. The Sportsman's Club on Rte. 3A was discussed as there were reports of someone living there. Mr. Clark said he didn't think it was being used for what it was originally intended for and the organization may be defunct now. It was decided to write to Robert Briggs and invite him to meet with the Board. Mr. Ainslie asked who was paying for the street tki2ht ere. INTERIM ACTION: Opening for bids for an addition to the fire-alarm control panel will be on Oct. 9 at 8:30p.m Gertrude McArthur, 8 Redgate Lane was appointed to the Council on Aging, replacing A.Livingst Authorization was given for William Reid, Stockbridge St, to receive an abatement of $27.60 paid for Lot #142 Sec. A. in the Woodside Cemetery. 2to REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 11, 1974 INTERIM ACTION:- continued A notice was mailed out to all Town Departments and Committees to inform them of the date of Special Town Meeting and the cut-off date for articles. It was decided it would be necessary for Manuel Marks to get a variance from the Board of Appeals before we could issue him a Class II Dealer's License as his station is in a Residence A area as non-conforming business and he was so informed. The roofing repairs bill was signed after examination by Henry Ainslie and after Mr. Smith agreed to sign a guarantee for one year. i REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of September 11, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted. 8:30 p.m. - A hearing was held for complaints by John T. Wilson, Jr. , 96 Linden Drive against dogs (5 dogs) owned by Charles E. Clapp, of 90 Linden Drive. Present were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Clapp, Mr. Robert Jackson and son Brad, Mrs. Edward Settino, Frank Dellorfano and Olga Dellorfano, and Stephen Perry. Mr. Clark read the initial notarized letter of ccuplaint from Mr. Wilson and then read the Police report of investigation. Then others in attendance were invited to speak first. (details in files) Two separate distinct problems were disclosed 1) the noise of the 5 dogs barking under bedroom windows, etc. and 2) vicious - charging children (not biting however) . Mr. Clapp was permitted to speak his defense and said he would put up a fence but he was warned if the dogs dug their way out or were loose they could be destroyed by law. He stated his reason for having the dogs was because of fear of prowlers due to the removal of a street light. Mr. Clark said it may be unhealthy to have so many dogs. The hearing was ended at 9:15 p.m. Voted: Later after the dismissal of the hearing it was decided to order Mr. Clapp to keep his dogs restrained and controlled. If the dogs are taken on a public way, they must be on a leash and be put inside a building from 8:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Any excessive barking or baying must be controlled and if further complaints are received the dogs would be removed from the Town without a further hearing. At 9:15 p.m. Mr. Mike Savage, candidate for State Representative, was present to diccuss the tax assessments in the Cox case whereby the Cox's assessment was cut by 1/3 of a million dollars over a period of three years. Mr. Savage thought we should have a specialist on taxes do this job as we might have been able to have saved another third. Mrs. Murray said that Town Counsel, J. Blake Thaxter� served us well and all the Selectmen agreed that he did a good job and said that Blake Thaxter felt he was capable. Mr. Ainslie said the days of having just a Town Counsel are over as he has to appoint a special assistant for some cases - we need a special labor counsel, a special tax counsel, etc. Mr. Clark said Town Counsel is a specialist in municipal law and taxes are a part of municipal law. Mr. Savage said it worked out well for the Town but it could have been better and you Selectmen have the authority here! Mr. Clark said they would pass on his thoughts to Town Counsel and the assessors. Voted: To grant the Community Center a one day wine and malt license (to sell) for Sept. 21. Voted: To set Wed. , Sept. 25 at 8:30 p.m. to meet with Fire, Police, Highway and Planning Board to discuss traffic flow on Border- Margin sts. at request of citizens. QVoted: To appoint Charles Smith, Pleasant St., to the EEA job opening with Highway Dept. & Tree Dept. i REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1974 (continued) Voted: To sign Blue-Cross/Blue-Shield contract for master medical ins. for employees effective July 1, 1974. DISCUSSION: Mary Jeanette Murray suggested two names for Council on Aging appointments: Ruth White and John Dougherty. Mrs. Murray said Edwin Young would survey Milliken Field for us for painting the white lines. INTERIM ACTION: September 24, 1974 Fourteen articles were compiled and sent to Town Counsel for final draft for Special. Town Mtg. A letter was sent to Chief Feola to comply to Chapter 44, Sec. 53C which calls for the deposit and expenditures of off duty work details of police. Mr. R. J. Soltis of the Penn Central Railroad was requested once again to inventory all the Railroad Right-of Ways which the Town is interested in acquiring. s y �2? REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 25, 1974 All present Voted: To approve the minutes of September 18, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted. 8:00 p.m. Mike Savage, candidate for State Representative, was again present to discuss unfair taxation in Norfolk County. Weymouth, Quincy, and Braintree are not paying as much County tax. People are moving farther South and the tax burden is shifting to faster growing towns. Mrs. Murray sated that she had read that Quincy's taxes were still increasing at the same time many people were moving away and now it's evening out; and for awhile our County taxes were not raised even though our population was growing but now it's evening out. Joan Bell and Fran Walton, Social Service League were present to see if the mini-bus for the Council on Aging cowli be registered and insured by the Town as a Town Vehicle. The Selectmen said a leased vehicApE&Rtge) not be registered and insured by Town according to the Town Accountant - the same as for privately owned school buses which are privately registered. The Selectmen said they would look into it again. Correction: Title will be_,_transfered to Town but vehicle is owned by lessor. Lucia Woods, Cohasset Garden Club was present to request that the dead trees around the common be removed - especially the dangerous ones at Community Center and at Parish House. Mr. Clark explained that the one at Community Center was already on the list of trees to be removed from this budget and Mrs. Murray confirmed this. It was decided to have the Tree Warden look at them and if any were dangerous and couldn't wait for the next budget it could be requested as a transfer from the reserve fund. 8:30 p.m. - there was a meeting with Louis Bailey, Highway Surveyor, Chief Piepenbrink, Fire Chief, Randolph Feola, Police Chief and members of the Planning Board to discuss traffic problems on Border and Margin Streets. (Also present were Mr. Walinsky and Jan Daggett and Charlotte Leland). Mr. Ainslie suggested the problem areas be taken one at a time. First discussed was one-way traffic. Mrs. Murray said she had talked with Mr. Tewksbury and he was not in favor of one-way traffic. The fire chief said either way it was a problem and it didn't make sense to have one-way. The possibility of a rotary was then discussed in place of the triangle. The Police Chief said he was not in favor of a rotary or one-way. Most accidents occur not because of congestion or parking but because of speeding and drinking. The congestion in this area has always been a problem with the restaurant on Border St. and serves to slow people down. Compared with Marblehead and Provincetown our problem isn't that bad. There are other narrowplaces worse than this. The members of the Planning Board said they could see no reason for these changes. Parking at Border St-Summer St. side was discussed . Mr. Walinsky gave 3 suggestions for improving parking: 1) eliminate last vortical space by Summer St. 2) make the angle of parking more acute 3) put up stop line or stop sign for traffic comming from Summer St. The Police Chief said we have parking problems sll over the Town and no accidents are caused by parking. Mr. Bates suggested part of the meadow be marked off for Town COparking because there will be trouble from the Motel with cars backing out, etc. The narrow section over the hill on Margin st. was discussed next. Originally they were going to take part of Turner's property to widen that spot. The Police Chief said nothing would be gained by widening that spot. Mrs. Walinsky said the simplList thing to do would be to slap a 15 mile per hour limit z Z'A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 25, 1974 (continued) but we must have permission from the State to do this. Mr. Clark asked if we could get financial aid to cut down the brow of the hill. If so water and sewer lines would be a problem but it could be done. Lastly the Benjamin Report was discussed which allowed for parking between Vet's Park and Lawrence Wharf. Voted: To set October 9 at 8:15 p.m. for a hearing for Brockton Edison Co. to put an underground duct on Linden Drive. Voted: To grant permission to Hingham Water Co. to install water service for Mrs. John Coates, 11 Spindrift Lane. Voted: To grant permission to the Community Center to use the common on October 26 or October 28 (incase of rain) for a scarecrow context. They said they would clean up afterward. z REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 2, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of September 25, 1974 as amended. Peter Laugelle, Superintendent of Tree and Park Department, was present to request that heat be put in the garage on Route 3A where the equipment is stored. Mr. Laugelle said he would get some estimates. Mrs. Hinchliffe, Patriot Ledger Reporter will give the meeting on Council of Aging some publicity. Mr. Ainslie took the META report to read as he attended thdr last meeting and was very impressed. The letter from the Petitioners of the Article to Repair Elm Court Entrance was discussed and the Selectmen spoke to Lou Bailey, Highway Surveyor, and he said he would take care of the corner. The parking reduction plan for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was discussed. The Town qualifies as an employer - and it includes each facility: schools, water dept., police, Town Hall, etc. Mr. Ainslie wrote a memo to the school and they will have to submit a plan for E.P.A. The Superintendent of Schools feels that this does not apply to schools however. The school has copies of all the information from EPA. The completed plan will have to be submitted. The Fanueil Hall meeting has been cancelled and we have an extension from EPA until January 1975. A copy of the Mailgram from EPA is to go to Mr. Gray. The CETA program was discussed - Cohasset is getting two slots at $13,361 - for disadvantaged persons or vietnam veterans. In-school youth corps is starting up again and EEA has one working. Letters are to be written to Mary Jane McArthur,Noel A. Ripley, Nathan W. Bates, Robert Fesler, Jr., and Linda Hewitt asking if they woad be willing to serve on the Historical Commission - five members to be appointed under Article 52 of the Warrant of 1974. Adjourned at 8:50 p.m. - Constance Jones REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECT1,1r4V HELD ON OCTOBER 9, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of October 21, 1974 as submitted. There was a jury drawing for two inhabitants to serve the first monday in November for Civil and Criminal Court in Dedham. The following names were drawnt John Powers, 14 Fairoaks Lane and Nancy Thomas, 65 Elm St. 8115 p.m. Brocton Edison hearing for an underground line to be installed at Linden Drive. Present were Dr. Leslie Reed and Mr. Estabrook from the Brockton Edison Company. There were no objections. Voted: To approve the installation of underground line. 8:30 p.m. Bids for the extension to the fire-alarm panel were opened for the Wiring Department. Present were Stephen Wigmore and Thomas Buckle who submitted the only bid from the R. B. Allen Co., Inc. of Needham, Mass. for $6,358. This is $158. over what we have in the budget. Mr. Clark said he would ask the Advisory Committee for the difference. It was voted to take this bid under advisement. 9:30 p.m. Lester Hiltz, Director of Civil Defense was present to review the meeting scheduled for October 15 at 6:00 p.m. This type of meetig was being held in each Town in Southeast Mass. Its purpose is to find out our deficiencies in case of a natural disaster in this area. According to statistics, Mr. Hiltz said, this area is two years overdue for such an occurence. He said he is setting up a radio system in back of the Water Dept. because they can operate up to 20 radios there and this building could serve as a shelter due to its proximity to fire and police - the High School would be the shelter for nuclear disaster. This should be a very helpful meeting to get cooperation between Departments, scouts, red cross etc. John Souther was present to discuss latest problems concerning his family plot at Woodside Cemetery. He was told it was not the caretaker, Mr. Muncey, who was moving his flag. He also questioned whether the caretaker was there 40 hours or not. Voted: To approve a blind drive sign for Dorothy Bates, 437 Beechwood St. providing the police chief approves. Voted: To run a gas supply for John Riley, 160 Sohier Street (Boston Gas Co.) Voted: To approve the list of checkers needed at Special Town Meeting. Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Joseph Becker from the Conservation Comm. Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Penny Place from the Conservation Comm. Voted: To approve one joint pole location on Linden Drive for Brocton Edison Company. Voted: To permit "the City" to use the hall for a dance on October 18. RTGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTO BER 9, 1974 (continued) Voted: To sign the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on October 21, 1974 and have it posted. Votedr To approve and give permission for Mr. Carzis (construction of motel) to tie onto the existing storm drain system with fresh water drainage from new building, but to send the request to Town Counsel to get his opinion and approval. DISCUSSION: The CETA openings were discussed and it was decided to advertise for the Tree and Park position but to have Mr. Packard come in to discuss the Media Technician position. It was decided to set up interviews with the applicants for labor negotiations. (services) Chartis Langmaid, representative from LW said they would put out a fact sheet with opinions froom all sides for each article for Special Meeting. -2z8 REGULAR MEETIN(, OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 16, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of October 9, 1974 as submitted. Mr. Jeffrey Beth, International Meditation Society of the South Shore, was present to give a further explanation of their courses available on Transcendental Meditation. It is a 7 step program of learning. Mrs. Murray expressed a possible interest in attending one of their meetings, on October 29. Mr. John Packard, Media Specialist, Public Schools: was present to explain why he was requesting a media technician for the CETA program. He had approached the School Committee last spring on the need for additional personnel in order for the Media Program to expand to its full potential. They can't spend enough time with the A.V. students and help without supervision does not work. He wants to set up a program for a technician offering credit courses in A.V. field. Mr. Ainslie reminded Mr. Packard the applicant had to come from Cohasset. Mrs. Murray as:ced how many seniors were involved with A.V. and the reply was - 5 boys. Voted: To take this request under advisement. Mike Savage, candidate for State Representative, was present to explain a piece of legislature he had filed pertaining to and important to Cohasset. This was a bill for the State to purchase the Greenbush right of way (R.R.) as far as and through Cohasset allowing the communities to use this property ® for what they want with the permission of the State Transportation Committee - maybe for sewer purposes because it is so rocky and the ledge prohibits the construction in many areas. This bill provides for purchase or eminent domain. Mr. Clark asked Mr. Savage why he didn't approach the Route 228 Committee which is working so actively on this. Mr. Savage replied that he is a candidate and is not going to sit back - the time is NOW for action. Voted: To have Brocton Edison Co. investigate Charlotte Leland, 9 Margin Court, request to remove excess lights (street lights) . Voted: To sign the All Alcoholic Common Vi+-ualer liquor license for Howard Johnson Co. , d/b/a Ground Round formerly Signorelli's. Voted: To appoint five members to the newly formed Historical Commission: Mary Jane McArthur, 37 Elm Street Noel A. Ripley, 179 South Main Street Nathan W. Bates, 288 King Street Robert Fesler, Jr., 41b South M3Ln Street Linda V. Hewitt, 546 Jerusalem Road DISCUSSION: The Civil Defense meeting was discussed - Deer Hill School will be used for injuries, Rotary Hall. would be headquarters anJ every truck will have a CB radio. INTERIM ACTION: -= October 18, 1974 - a special meeting of the Cohasset Board of Selectmen was convened at 2:00 p.m. - motion by Mary Jeanette Murray, Selectman, seconded by Henry W. .Ainslie, Selectmen, that David B. Buckley, Rocco F. Laugelle, and Alan S. Murphy, Jr. be appointed to serve as Sewer Commissioners until the next annual meeting, May, 1975 was unanimously approved by the Board of Selectmen. 22 9 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 23, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of October 16, 1974 as submitted. 8:30 p.m. the first meeting of the newly formed Historical. Commission was held with the Selectmen for the purpose of organizing, determining terms of office and selecting a Chairman. It was decided to procede in alphabetical order with Mr. Bates -1 year, Mr. Fesler-2 years, Miss Hewitt-2 years, Mrs. McArthur-3 years, and Mr. Ripley-3 years. Mr. Ripley was nominated as Chairman and Miss Hewitt as Secretary. They said they were to inform us on their schedule of meetings and would post the meeting dates. Mr. Alfred Odermatt was present to offer his services and experience as an advisor on the use of the new computer. Mrs. Murray suggested we have three members on a computer committee. Mr. Odermatt, formerly employed as Coordinator of Data Processing for Hancock Insurance, said he was not so much concerned with the selection of the computer but was concerned with the way it would be used and maintained with consistency and accuracy. He would like to see it used to its full potential although at first it would operate in phases with just 2 Or 3 things first and then more gradually. s Mr. Odermatt stressed that each time it was changed or expanded it would cost more money so it would have to be done accurately from the beginning. Mr. Clark said the company would set up the program and instruct the girls in operating it. . Mr. Ainslie said there should be efficiency and not have so much data that we need more personnel to handle it. Voted: To grant permission to Arthur Taft Mahoney, Chairman Republican Committee, to use a sound system for the campaign trailer providing it is not used at night. Voted: To pay our assessment for Norfolk County Hospital - in the amount of $3,259.85. Voted: To attend the Conservation Commission meeting on Nov. 5 at 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of appointed new members for two vacancies. DISCUSSION: It was decided to ask Town Counsel to attend the two interviews of applicants for labor negotiations services, on October 30, 1974 at 9:00 a.m. Mrs. Murray brought up the subject of the lights in the Town Hall parking lot and in Town Hall being left on during dances when held here - and there should always be a policeman on duty here. Dick Conley has requested that his watch be replaced after it was damaged in the line of duty when he dove off Cunnigham Bridge during drowning accident. INTERIM ACTION: October 25, 1974 ,. The warrant for the 1974 State Election on November 5, 1974 was signed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 30, 1974 Two Selectmen Present Present: Mrs. Mary Jeanette Murray and Mr. Henry Ainslie- Mr. Clark attending a County mtg. Voted: To approve the minutes of October 23, 1974 and interim action as submitted. There was a drawing for one inhabitant to serve for Civil and Criminal business in Dedham for the First Monday of December. The name drawn was John T. Wilson, 96 Linden Drive. It was suggested that we call Joanna H. Johnston, 5 Diab Lane to have her letter notarized (about the complaint of dog, 'b mar" owned by Rhind of 100 Howe Road) . A copy of the notice about a conference on Massachusetts Criminal Justice System to be held on November 18 and 19, 1974 should be sent to Chief Randolph Feola. In answer to the request of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works for environmental data for transportation planning, we should ask Henry R. Hidell, Planning Board Chairman, for any maps he might have that might help in gathering this information. Voted: To have Chief Randolph Feola investigate the application for incorporation of John E. Bradley, 27 Old Coach Road for Canton Highlands Homeowners Association, Inc. (in Stoughton) . ® Voted: To write a letter of thanks to George C. Young, State Representative for his valuable assistance in getting the proper legislation passed to make it possible for the Water Commissioners to proceed with their plans for the new reservoir and treatment plant which is so badly needed by the Tocm. Voted: To advertise for the new computer in the Patriot Ledger for two days- November 1 and 2, 1974 and to open the bids on November 13, 1974 at 8:15 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of October 30, 1974 with correction. Patrolman, Charles Dolan, was present to get the sample for the new police badge. The Selectmen said they would study it further. Mr. Peter Laugelle, Tree & Park Superintendent, was present to discuss a few matters: 1) he plans a new nursery in Wheelwright Park - he checked with Town Counsel for his opinion. He wants to rotatill soon and he has ordered new trees which would be ready for harvest no later than 5 years from now—this would be helpful because now his budget only allows $1,000. for new trees and for this amount he can only buy 20 trees. 2) Mr. Laugelle said he is now storing chips and a compost heap there and will rotatill them all into the ground. The Selectmen were concerned with the appearance but Mr. Laugelle said it was back in where there were no neighbors. He said he ordered 7 or 8 varieties and small shrubs including red maples, Hawthornes etc. (all seedlings) . 3) The Selectmen discussed with Mr. Laugelle, the bleachers at Beechwood Ball Park which were torn out. Mr. Ainslie said some provision will have to be made to replace them - maybe portable bleachers. Mr. Laugelle said they should be permanent because they will be carried away. There was no doubt the old ones needed replacing as they were 20 years old. 4) Mrs. Murray asked Mr. Laugelle if the Holt tree was going to come down. Mr. L. said he is trying to have the Holt tree and another one taken down for the $164. left in his budget or he may get the State to supply men to do it. Mrs. Murray asked Mr. L. if he could trim the dead trees in Wheelwri-ht Park as there have been complaints and could he patrol there in the winter to watch for peo* cutting down trees for fire wood. Mr. L. said he couldn't get at it yet as he's too busy. Mrs . Elaine Wandalowski and Betty Reddie, Village and Harbor Assoc, were present to discuss Christmas plans for the Town and asked Peter Laugelle if he could get a tree to put up between Curtis and Central Markets, and if they could get the Selectmen's approval for the tree and the Wire Department to install some loud speakers for music. Mr. L. said he might get a Blue Spruce tree from Manuel Salvadore and Blake Thaxter has lights for tree in his cellar belonging to the Town. There would be no lights across the streets, Mrs. Wandalowski said. She said they would use boughs and ribbon. The shops would be open each Sunday and there would be carrollers and folk music groups from school - shops offering punch - hayrides on Sundays (horse and wagons available) making it an "old- fashioned Christmas" - the Garden Club will help with boughs and the Community Center plans concerts and workshops for kids. Voted: To permit the tree and the music depending on how many hours were required by the laborers in Wire Dept. and Tree & Park, and providing the music was in good taste. It was the opinion of the Selectmen that there is as much of an energy crisis this year as last year and it might be better not to use light r REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1974 (CONTINUED) Charlotte Leland, Elm Court, was present to further discuss her request to reduce lighting. She was informed that the signatures on her petition were not from the people directly involved and Mr. Clark read the letter of investigation from Brocton Edison Company. Ms. Leland said "of course they'd say that because they don't want to lose their fees and pay to take them down". Mr. Ainslie said the two poles are abnormally close together compared to other areas. Mrs. Murray and Mr. Ainslie said she should get signatures from people in that area and Ms. Leland said she worked hard and did what she could. Mr. Clark said supposing people wanted it back in? 1) the light at bottom of Margin Street was not needed (2) the light by McIntosh's apts was not needed and the one (3) by her drive was not needed. The Selectmen said they would go to loot, at it after tonight's meeting. Voted: To approve a one-day auctioneer's license for Robert Magner, Cohasset Savings Bank for November 15, 1974 for 28 Ledgewood Drive. Voted: To announce that the clamflats at Tdb tehead were officially reopened. Voted: To approve two signs for 141 Linden Drive at request of Mrs. Joseph Santini for deaf child (one each way) Voted: To permit the Boston Gas Company to make repairs at South Main Street and Elm St. Voted: To approve the incorporation of John Bradley, 27 Old Coach Road for Canton Highlands Homeowners Assoc, Inc. in Stoughton. Voted: To approve a "no parkin;" sign for Mrs. Helen Keresztesy, 52 Stockbridge St. 23 REGULAR MEffING OF THE. BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 13, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of November 6, 1974 as submitted. 8:15 p.m. - Bids were opened for the computer (electronic accounting machine) . The six bids received were the following: 1. Olivetti Corp. , 1255 Boylston St. , Boston Annual Maint.Contrac# $23,240. . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . ... ..1 year warranty. . . . .. ... . . . . $1,100. 2. Litton Automated Bus. Systems, One Wells Ave, Newton $32,021.50. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 year warranty. . . . . .. .. . . . . 1,259. 3. NCR Corp. , 180 Wells Corp. , Newton $23,065. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. ..90 day warranty. . . . .. . . . . . . . 980. 4. Nixdorf Computer Inc, 888 Worcester St., Wellesley $25,291. . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . ..1 year warranty. . . . . . ... . . . . 1,285. 5. Burroughs Corp., 1020 Belmont St, Brocton $27,737.73. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . ..1 year warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,562. 6. Philips Business Systems, Inc, 189 Wells Ave. , Newton $24,386.50. . . . .. . . .. . .. . ... .6 month warranty. . . . .. . . . . . . 1,600. Voted: To take these bids under advisement for further study. The various representatives of the above companies adjourned to the ajoining office to study the bids further for a considerable length of time after which they returned to the meeting to question the bid from the Philips Business Systems, Inc. regarding the number of digits and speed and the present availability of the automatic feeder. It was announced that the Town of Cohasset received a 52 million dollar reduction in equalized value from the Appellate Tax Board. The equalized value was 117.5 million and is now $112 million as of Jan. 1, 1974. Voted: To grant permission to the Girl Scouts to use the Town Hall each Monday afternoon. Voted: To appoint a three member Committee to make a study of the space needs of all departments in the Town Office Building. The following persons were appointed to the new committee: Mr. Julius Gould - Chairman 28 Margin Street Mr. Andrew C. Paton 364 Jerusalem Road Mr. Gordon E. Flint 21 Clay Spring Road DISCUSSION: The Route 228 Committee thanked the Selectmen for a $500. appropriation which was never approved. It was decided to write them a letter stating that no funds for this are available as yet but we hope they will be in the future. It was discussed possibly to write to Mr. Mosher, District #6, DPW to review bridges for reposting for maximum weight. Mr. Gilbert Tower's request for a new committee to study land area was discussed and Mrs. Murray suggested we bring, this up when we meet with the Planning Board. Mr. Ainslie said the policy of the Planning Board has been non-planning , purposely. Z 3`f REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN H:t3LD ON NOV&4BER 13, 1974 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION - continued Again the street light issue on Elm Court was discussed and Mrs. Murray brought forth a letter from Charlotte Leland's neighbors stating there was no need for their removal. The question came up - does the Sewer and Water Depaxbents need permission to q)en the streets? - the Town could be liable to accident caused by holes in sidewalks with no lights or warning (unmarked) . Mrs. Mary Jeantte Murray suggested we look into this. lU. INTERIM ACTION November 18, 1974 A letter, composed by Mr. Henry W. Ainslie, Jr. , was sent to the 18 Town employees on the list to vote at the election for or aainst a union under the supervision of the Mass. Labor Commiss.on being held on Monday, November 25. The purpose of the letter was to enlighten the voters of the facts before they make their decision. A notice to all Town Office employees was sent outturge adherence to office hours due to several complaints from people who claim they had to wait for offices to open. i 1 z3� RE GULAR M, TINC OF THE BOARD OF SELLCTM.ai HELD ON NOV&BER 20, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of November 13, 1974 as submitted and Interim Action. Dick and Margo Aikens, 414 North I-lain Street, were present to discuss precautions which cald be taken to prevent other incidents such as recently occurred to their son, who was hit while riding a bike on North Fain Street by a hit and run driver on !londay, Nov. 18. (in front of Bart Winn's house) . Mr. Aiken's took a trip from the Scituate line to the Hingham line to take an inventory of signs ( a distance of 3.8 miles) and suggested a need for more "children", "no passing", speed limit signs and a possible traffic light at Forest and No. Main St. corner, where there are frequent accidents. Mr. Clark questioned the effect of signs - if people are going to speed the signs make no difference and the painted solid line signify no passing. 1-Irs . Murray pointed out that a stop light can not be put there because the State just surveyed for stop lights in Cohasset and siid no. The Selectmen did agree with the Aiken's that the sidewalks along North Bain Street should be improved and that the "Childrens" sign in front of Aiken's could be moved back. Mrs . Cathy Palmeri was also present from 347 North Main Street to express her concern for the safety of children in this area. She said it would be alright to cut the hedges back where there is a blind spot. Nathan Bates, member, Planning Board, was present to determine with the Selectmen how tie should vote at the important MAPC meetin-, on Nov. 21 involving a new plan for a common interest group of 107 communities around Boston - this would give all Towns more to say with each Selectman having one vote (but each vote rated accordin- to size of Town) and each Town being assessed only for the benefits they got from the MBTA. The Selectmen seemed to think it would be unfavorable as it may complicate things more than they are already. Mr. Clark said it was bad enough anyway, and we don't want to see it get worse. Mr. Bates agreed and said he thought it was being railroaded in anyway - the whole thing is very funny and happened very quick. He said it could be a wedge to get rid of counties - all thought Mr. Dukakis would be in favor. Voted: To have Police investigate complaint of Maureen Kearney, 52 Brewster Road of do attack by Winchester and Clarke dogs and to have a hearing on December 4, 1974 at 8:30 p.m. Voted: To sign the lease for the American Legion Building on Summer St, for 5 years , for the sum of one dollar. (contract with Accountant) Voted: To pay the S. S. Regional .`school District a one fourth payment of $4,461. Voted: To approve the request of the School Committee for a Town Counsel opinion on 10 open vs. executive sessions for conducting grievance hearings. aG REGULAR M33ETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVE113ER 20, 1974 CONTIN UiD Voted: To request a transfer of funds from the Advisory Committee for the installation of heat for the Tree and Park Garage for $528.22. Voted: To close Town Hall Offices the day after Thanksgiving, November 29, 1974. Voted: To recommend Aer Laugelle for the S.S.Mosquito Control Board to replace Patsy Rabstejnek who resigned. Voted: Upon the motion made by Tom Morse, Planning Board member, there was a vote to appoint Martha Gjesteby, Old Pasture Road, to the Planning Board to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Julian Rifkin, to be effective until the next annual election. DISCUSSION: Progress of the ambulance study committee was discussed. Jack Rhode's report was read and Mr. Ainslie said he definitely wants the times of the day during which the ambulance was used included in the report. Mr. Ainslie said he has already written some 20 pages of the report already which so far just covers introduction. Mary Jeanette Murray will handle legislation, Jack Rhodes will report existing service, Dick Conley for the Fire Dept. and 1,1r. Clark has already been working regionally (talked with Scituate) . Abington has a fully equiped van type for $22,000. and Whitman has one for $17,000. After the study is completed, a recommendation will be made to Advisory Board based on the data from study. A meeting was set up for Friday, November 22, 1974 at the Fire Station for the two Chiefs, Selectmen, Dick Conley and Jack Rhodes at 4:00 p.m. r. RVGULhR M "'rT G OF TEE BO IRD OF SFLE(,T'"FN HELD ON NOVEMBER 272 1974 All Present Prior to the meeting, Nathan Bates , Cohasset MAPC Represent- ative told the Selectmen of an upcoming; meeting of the MAPC at r7hich time a discussion will be held to determine what kind of a voice and influence cities and. tarns ryill have in planning a sol- ution to water quality problems nw? and in the future ; also to possibly take a vote on a resolution to have the MAPC as the plan- ning agency for water quality management . This meeting was held on October 2, 1974 and the MAPC has now been nominated as the agency to administer an areawide wastewater management planning effort for the Boston Metropolitan Area. In correspondence for the meeting, a letter -as received from the MAPC requesting the Selectmen to adopt the enclosed resolution requesting the Governor to designate the MAPC the Agency to administer the area-ide wastewater treatment man- agement planning . The resolution also asked the Governer to desig- nated the Boston Metropolitan area as a substantial water quality problem area. The Selectmen did not feel they knew enough about the above to vote at this meeting. Mrs, Bates was going to inves- tigate furth.ur and report back to the Selectmen. Mr. and Mrs . Richard Aikens and. Mr . and Mrs . Francis Collins presented a petition, signed by residents of North Main Street and South Main Street requesting speed limit signs throughout both streets . The petition also calls for trip signal lights at the North. Main Street and Forest Avenue intersection due to the fact that vehicles fail to stop for the flashing red ligbits presently at that intersection . Mr. and Mrs . Aiken and Mr. and Airs . Collins are planning to obtain more signatures for the petition. Mrs . Ailk_ens said she has written to the Registry and the Department of Public works about the situation and. their requests . The Selectmen opened their meeting at 8 :07 and the minutes of the last meeting were accepted . The Selectmen accepted the petition presented to them by Mr . and *Trs . Aikens and Mr. and Mrs . rol lins . Mr . Collins said he would like to see a policeman on these streets continuously. He asked if there were any reason not to request the Police Depart- ment to saturate one street 2 to 4 days steady. Mr. Collins also feels very strongly about the bus problem and their fast rate of speed through birth North Main and South Main Streets . He said he understood that any tickets given out to the bus drivers had been "squashed" in the Quincy Court . He even suggested berms be placed along these streets to keep people slowed down . Arthur L. Clark, Chairman said he feels that people do not notice signs and said that the Plymouth-Breckton Bus Company had been called from the Selectmenst Office complaining about the speed of their buses. Mrs. Aikens said she has been very disturbed for a very long time about the speeding on North Main Street and persons not stopping at the flashing red lights . She also reminded the Selectmen that the "Children" sign on North Main Street has not been moved back toward the Hingham line as she had requested some time ago and several times 2• since• Mr. Aikens said he feels very strongly about the requests in the petition and said he will return weekly until action has been taken on the requests . ITe spoke about the many children who ride their bi'�es and walk these streets and. that he wants to see s me- thing done before a child is killed. Henry W. Ainsl_ie, Jr . , SP lectman said he agreed with the Aikens ' and the Collins ' , and that he is willing to try to have seneething done about the petition requests. Mrs . Aikens also asked for the two "Horse-(`rossing" signs as requestedain the petition because there are a great many horses being ridden along; North Main Street• Mrs . Mary Jeanette Murray, Selectman, moved that the Selectmen write to the Plymouth-Prockton Bus Company and state that if the drivers did not observe a 30 mile speed limit , permission for stops in the town would be revoked. Mr. Ainslie seconded the motion and it was so voted . Mrs. Murray also said she would ask Howard Matthews of the Brockton Edison Company if there could be a large mercury light at the intersection of North Main Atreet and Forest Avenue . She will also ask the head Engine-r of District 7, nepartment of Public Works how we can obtain speed limit signs and the possibility of trip sig- nal lights . Mr. and PTrs . Aikens and ?Tr• and Mrs . Col-lies will return next week with more si. gnatures for the petition. Mrs. Aikens will also contact the neighbors in the area of. the Ncr th Main Street and For- est Avenue intersection to see if anyone objects to a brighter light at that intersection. The name of Frank Vadas , 33 Nichols Road was drawn for one tra- verse , (Civil & irtminal) juror and the name of. Herbert Marsh, 505 Beechwood street was drawn for the Grand Jury. Roth of these to be- gin the first Monday in January, 1975 . There will be three Hearings befmr e the Board of Appeal on Tues- day, n-cember 10, 1974at the Town_ Hall; One is for Manuel A. Marks to obtain a variance to conduct a business bying and selling second-hand cars at his filling station at 151 South Main Street ; Fw Mr. and PFrs . Charles M. Bliss seeking a Special Permit to remodel an existing build- ing at 76 Summer Street ; and Mr . and Mrs . Robert J. Candella, a var- iance to construct a two car garage addition to their house . A letter was received from Nathan TV. Bates , (16hassot MAPC Rep- resentative stating the MAPC did vote to submit the legislation rel- ative to the TADC and MBTA. Mr. Bates recorded lohasset in opposition to the proposed legislation. He said that most of the onposi_tion came from Mayors and Officials of communities who expressed fear that the legislature would , "You want full control-, then pay the whole bill"y and out out the St ate' s contribution to the MRT A. The Department of. Public Utilities notified the Selectmen of an upcoming public hearing in their office for the Hudson Bus Line' s request to transport passengers from the 'South Shore to Logan Inter- national Airport. 3. On motion of �Trs . ^.Iurray, s -conded by Mr. Ainslie , the Selectmen voted to allow the stores in the Village and the Harbor area to be open on Sunday, December 1, 1974. '"he request was made by the Villag? and Harbor Assocats en in conjunction wit.vi the planned Christmas act- ivities for the group. Notification teas received from the Labor Relations Commission informing the Selectmen that the Town �nployees had voted not to have a Union. The Space Needs for the Tov,n Hall 'o^imittee submitted their report of the first meeting to the Selectmen. Julius Gould was elected 'hairman ofthe Committee . A list of objectives was pre- sented to the Selectmen . Andrew Paton of the Committee will ex- plore the growth petentil of Cohasset and develop a projection +af population and. industrial levels . ?.Tr . Gould and Gordon E. Flint, the third member of the Committee will start an analysis of Town Government personnel and pertinent equipment requirements • A Nesletter was received from the Massachusetts Selectmens ► Association with information concering the 46th Annual Torn Meet- ing held on October 28, 1974 . A copy of a letter sent to Robert E. Gibbons, Chairman of the Capital Budget Committee from the Selectmen was read by Chairman 'lark. This letter was to inform the Capital Budget Committee of the establishment of the Town Hall Space 'deeds Study Committee by the Selectmen and to notify them of the Committee members . The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission notified the Sel- ectmen that whenever a license is transferred and the original owner takes back a mortgage or a mortgage is given to a third part., or when stack is pledged, all parties concFirned should clearly understand that the license itself is not collateral and cannot be mortgaged or pledged as such. The Commission also not- ified the Selectmen that Package Good Stores must remain closed on Thanksgiving Day and that Manufactarers and Wholesalers and im- porters shall amke no sales or deliveries at any time during the da y and Registered Pharmacists shall not sell alcoholic beverages or alcohol except upon prescription of a registered physician. Ho- tels and taverns and Clubs may sell alcoholic beverages during the usual hours. The Department of Public "Yorks notified the Selectmen that the TQ,,n of Cohasset has available the folleving funds; for fiscal year 1975, 1976 and 1977 under Chanter 765, Acts of 1972, $13,731.00 per year . For Fiscal 1976, under Chapter 497 of Acts of 1971,$32,000.00 on, the ;"terry Sheet which will be distributed early in 1975. Under Chapter 1140, Acts of 1973, Section 21, $19,400 was available to Cohasset and under Chapter 825, Acts of 1974, $19,400 is available to the T game• A letter from Cohasset High School Princinal, Gino DiGirolame F commending Peter Laugelle, Superentendent of the Tree and Park Department for a fine job on Milliken Field and on the High School grounds , Baas read by Chairman Clark. Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P-M- Respectfully submitted, Mary Jeanette Murray RvGULAR MEETING OF TH1? BOARD OF SEL'ECTME� HELD ON DECEMBER 4, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of November 27, 1974 as submitted. 8:30 p.m. there was a hearing on complaint of the cat of Maureen Kearney, 52 Brewster Road being attacked by the dogs owned by Mary Clarke of Wood Way and Walter Winchester of Braster Road. Mr. Clark began by reading the letter of complaint from Mrs. Kearney, the der of investigation from the Police Department and then asked for comments from those complaining first to be followed by comments from the owners of the dogs (It was established that Mary Clarke's dog had been removed to New Hampshire) . Mrs. Kearney spoke first saying that the dogs were attacking animals and she didn't want to see him in her yard again. She had asked Mr. Winchester to tie his do; but he had not kept his promise to do so and hadn't tried to keep him tied once. She was afraid for the children - others expressed concern for their animals and children because of danger of dogs in packs. Mr. John Durkin said they wouldn't be so bad by themselves but dangerous in packs. There is a big difference between controlling and not controlling a dog - a dog free for 8 - 10 - 12 hours a day with no control is a nuisance. Mr. Maichle said he has seen the Winchester dog "Scottie", a golden retriever, grow progressively worse and seems confused from others feeding him. He said his mother was attacked under the clothesline, by this dog. Everyone agreed each should take care of their own dog and it should start here. Mr. Winchester said he felt badly about the loss of the cat (his daughter had interferred) He said if the dog nipped a child he would not hesitate to dispose of the dog but he has never snapped at a child to hisklowledge. Mrs. Jacobs, a neighbor has been caring and feeding him and he lets his dog in at night, 5 nights a week. He felt that tying his dog and watching others go free was not fair. Mr. Ainslie said there were only three alternatives: to let dog run, contain them or destroy or remove from Town. Voter: To order the dog restrained to his premises Francis D. Collins, 404 South Main Street, was present again to follow up on progress of complaints of speeding buses, mail truck etc. Mr. Clark read two letters to him regarding notice to Plymouth Brocton Bus Line and request to Mass. D.P.W. to survey for a light at Forest Ave. & North Main. Voted: To accept the bid proposal from the General Adjustment Bureau, Inc. , Boston for $2,964. for appraisal of Town owned buildings. DISCUSSION: There is to be a meeting for the Ambulance Study Comm. with doctors and the fire and police chiefs present and Mr. Thompson from Blue cross-Blue Shidd to speak. It is to discuss the type of ambulance and type of service needed. Set for Dec. 8, 1974 at 8:00 p.m. Regarding the bill from Ernest Minelli, Inc. for $3,000 for Cohasset's share of repairs to Strait's Pond culvert, the Selectmen felt it dnuld not be paid until we had a statement that it was satisfactorily completed . Mr. Ainslie said he would check with the County Commissioners and see what they needed before they made the payment. 2M� REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 11, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of December 4, 1974 as submitted. Mr. Harrington, representing the MAPC was present to urge the Selectmen to support the adoption of a resolution to designate the MAPC as the planning agency for Water Quality Management (to develop a plan for a coordinated waste treatment management system) . Mr. Harrington said the MAPC is the only one qualified to do the study with 100% Federal funds and they wanted to get the communities to agree to the study. If it does the study it will look into 50 communities (not looked into closely before). Mr. Clark said one alternative is to hook in with Scituate on a sewer plan but we should overcome our own problems before we help Scituate. Mr. Harrington mEd the study would take 2 or 3 years and another 18 mos. for each community to review thef3*nlgt. He said if MAPC doesn't do study the Divison of Water Pollution Control will.Edwin Young, engineer and Nat Bates, Planning Boar dand Gilbb ert Tower present. Mr. Clark said he wants to find out how the Sewer Commissioners study is doing and have them also talk with MAPC. Mr. Harrington said the study would point out: 1. series of technical solutions to problems 2. improvements to existing systems 3. improvements to existing regulations 4. will be an agency responsible for maintaining plan Voted: To take this resolution under advisement. Arnold Weeks , Advisory Committee and Bill Signorelli, Town Accountant, were present to discuss the decision on a mini-computer. Mr. Signorelli recommended the Philips kachin!2 and stated his reasons and the time he has taken to investigate all the various machines. Philips has the wider carriage and better and longer experienced programs and advanced software. Their forms are approved by the Bureau of Accounts and this is important. Their machine can be here in 2 to 3 weeks and their reader-feeder stacker will be available in January. The forms will be ready in a month. Mrs. Murray expressed the appreciation of the Selectmen for all the work and time Mr. S. has done in deciding. His opinion is important because he will have responsibility for the machine and the program. And thanks was given to Mr. Weeks. Voted: To award the contract for the new mini-computer to the Philips Business Systems, Inc. , 189 Wells Avenue, Newton Centre, Mass. for the sum of $23,986.50. This is to include the Philips P358-800-672, the P-132 Magnetic Ledger Card Feeder and all software applications. Betty Reddie, was present to request permission for the Village and Harbor Association to have shopkeepers serve liquor during their lien's Shopping nights Dec. 13, 15 20 and 22. Voted: To grant permission for the shope to serve liquor providing; it was not sold, and that the shopkeepers have bought it retail and that the police are notified. Z1l z. • REGULAR MEETINJ OF THE BOARD OF SELEC7MME HELD ON DECEMBER 11, 1974 (continued) Mrs. Richard Aikens was present to check on the progress for safety on Main Street. The Selectmen read the recommendations from Brocton Edison Co. for lights at King Street. Voted: To have Brocton Edison install two new mercury vapor lights on pole 26, King Street and pole 026 North Main St. providing her neighbors approve. Voted: To hold our regular scheduled meeting on Monday, December 30 at 8:00 p.m. during the two holiday weeks to be followed by our regular Wednesday meeting starting January 8, 1975. Voted: To approve the following licenses subject to the approval of Building and Haith inspectors: (renewals 1. Lokie's Cafe - weekday entertainment common victualer all alcoholic liquor 2. Howard Johnson d/b/a Ground Round - common victualer all alcoholic liquor 3. Cohasset harbor Liquors, Inc. - retail package goods (wine and malt) 4. Red Lion Inn - amusement Dense (video game) innholders license all alcoholic liquor Voted: To write a second letter to Mr. Winchester, Brewster Road restricting his dog and to send a copy of dog laws , section 157. Voted: To meet with Harry Ritter and Bernard Salvadore at 8:30 Wednesday, Dec. 18 in p.m. Voted: To ;rant permission for Chief Piepenbrink to get a request for Town Counsel opinion for coverage for injuries. Voted: Not to grant permission to "The City"for a dance on Jan. 28. until we know about the date for the CYO dance. DISCUSSION: The Selectmen want a copy of the survey report of fire protection services of the Town first before payment of $1800. to Mr. Warren Yount; Kimball. A letter should be written to Chief Piepenbrink urging him to make an inspection at the Ripley Road Nursing Home and to instruct on fire drill. INTERIM ACTION December 12, 1974 A letter was written to Mr. Joseph W. Roaano to come Wed, Dec. 18, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. to meet with Selectmen and Health Agent, Kevin O'Brien concerning the inhabitance of the Sportsmen's Club by an it;dividual. 743 RE!',ULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DEC1ifi BER 18, 1974 ALL PRES)^NT Voted: To approve the minutes of December 11, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted. 8:15 p.m. bids were opened for the Highway Dept. for a new sidewalk. tractor. The one bid received was from Timberland Machines, Inc. , in Chelmsford, Mass. for $10,890 (including trade-in) . Voted: To take this bid under advisement until it was seen by Highway Surveyor. 8:30 p.m. Harry Ritter, Harbormaster and Bernard Salvador were present to discuss Mr. Salvador's mooring problem. Mr. Salvador got the word that he was accused of taking the mooring barge illegally and drol#ng his mooring stone on top of someone else's stone. He said this was not so. He has highest respect for Mr. Ritter but feels Mr. R. is against him for some unknown reason. Mr. Salvador said he asked for a winter mooring for his boat a year ago Sept. and has been waiting for over a year now and always Mr. R. said he didn't have help or the right boat, etc. so Mr. Salvador said with Cliff. Dickson's help he did it himself and saw no other mooring there. He said the lobster car isn't fixed right and the moorings are aooked and still Harry R. has done nothing about it. He asked why Scituate people can have lobster cars and moorings and a taxpayer of Cohasset can't. He asked about Mr. H's working hours 1 and why he can't do his job. Mr. Ritter said he told Mr. S. the stone was too big and He'd have to have a flat stone for a winter mooring and this was just delivered recently. He said his boat motor is being repaired. He said he couldn't place this mooring until the other boats are on location Mr. Clark read the job description of the Harbormaster. Mr. Ainslie said Mr. Salvador should have his mooring taken care of and Mr. Ritter said if he can have Glen move his boat to Billy Stone 's mooring he can fit in Salvador's boat and it would be done this week. Mr. Ainslie said he would look up the deed for Lawrence Wharf in which Mr. Ritter said Istates "it is not to used for commercial purposes." The trucks have been running over the grass there. Voted: To have the Harbor Study Committee review the policy for lobster cars in harbor. Mr. Ritter &-Ad approx. 3 lobster cars take up space of one 35' beat. (others present were: George Muir III, Glen Salvador, Bernard Salvador, Jr., John Hevey, Mike Hevey and Jack Silvia.) Voted: To submit for an article in next T. Meeting the estimate of $1,760. for Mosquito Control. Voted: To approve the following; license renewals: Cohasset Liquors - all alcoholic, retail package goods store Scott Liquors - all alcoholic, retail package goods store Cohasset Central Market - all alcoholic, retail package goods store Hugo's Lighthouse - all alcoholic, common victualer liq. license weekday entertainment license common victualer Sunday entertainment license Cushing Plaza Pharmacy - all alcoholic, druggist common victualer a"Um REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 18, 1974 (CONTINUED) Voted: To set the following dates: January 16, 1975 - regular meeting of Selectmen at 8:00 p.m. due to holiday Jan. 15. January 16, 1975 - last day for submitting; reports for Town report printing. January 22, 1975 - 8:00 p.m. bids to be opened for printer for report and warrant. March 4, 1975 - closing date for articles for warrant for Town Meeting. It was noted that the Board of Selectmen voted not to accept the resolution for MAPC to do the water quality study for Cohasset because it might cause delays in the plans we have already got. INTERIM ACTION December 26, 1974 VOTED: The following license renewals were approved: Cohasset Colonial Pharmacy - All alcoholic, druggist Wine & Cheese Importer, Inc - Retail Pkg. Goods , Wine & Malt American Legion - All alcoholic, Club license common victualer amusement license (coin-operated pool table) Log & Line - Retail Pkg. Goods, Wine and Malt Comm. victualer amusement (coin-operated club tennis game) The Galley - common victualler F. W. Woolworth, Co. - " Bergson's Ice Cream - Cohasset Winter Garden - Petrick's Pantry - Mama's Donut Shop Cohasset Pizza Shop - " REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 30, 1974 All Present Voted: To approve the minutes of December 18, 1974 and Interim Action as submitted. There was a jury drawing for two inhabitants for the first Monday of February. The following names were drawn: James McNeill, 288 Fairoaks Lane and Peter J. Barnicle, 11 Pond Street. Louis C. Bailey, Highway Surveyor, was present to discuss ways of spending the $19,400. available under Section 21 Chpt. 1140, Acts of 1973. He said only $9,700. is available now and the rest not until November, 1975. He said this would be for a new drainage system on Pond street from the lower end of Cushing Road to Ban- croft Road. Also discussed were future plans for the Causeway on Bow Street. Chief Charles Piepenbrink and Mr. Herman Maynard, Fire Apparatus Equip. Co. , Marshfield, were present to submit listed appraised values for the Town of Cohasset fire trucks. He was thanked for the time he spent in preparing this list and copies will be sent to Capital budget committee for replacement program. Mr. Maynard said the life of a truck, approved by the underwriters, was 20 to 25 years and 30 years for the ladder truck. The old pumper has one year of life yet. Mr. Piepenbrink said the new 1,000 gallon pumper has been frequently used. Voted: To accept the bid from Timberland Machines, Inc, Chelmsford, Mass. for $10,890. for a new sidewald tractor for the Highway Department. Voted: Not to permit "the City" to hold their dance at Town Hall on January 24, 1975 due to complaints from other dances held by various groups in the past, and not to permit other dances to be held until further notice. DISCUSSION: It was decided to have Mr. Frank Colleton, Mass. Dept. of Public Safety, and ambulance study committee to Selectmen's meeting on January 8, 1975 at 8:30 p.m. The Seledzmen will decide by the next meeting what action will be taken on the Sportsmen's Club. INTERIM ACTION: John Sullivan was selected and approved by the Highway Surveyor to fill the EEA position with the Highway Department to fill the vacancy caused by the termination of Charles Smith who accepted a position in private industry. Mr. Sullivan is to start on Monday, January 13, 1975. Miss Roberta Taylor was started on January 6, 1975 in a CETA position as a clerk typist in Town Hall . (Mr. Douglas Orr is a media technician with the schools and Mr. Bob Taylor is a laborer with Tree and Park Department) . Z'16 Effective December 26, 1974, the following were appointed as permanent intermittent police officers for the Cohasset Police Department: Douglas W. Smith, 72 Cornet Stetson Road, Scituate Mary R. Keefe, 45 Bay View Avenue, Quincy David J. Pomarico, 377 North Cary Street, Brockton Richard B. Abbadessa, Jr. , 581 First Parish Road, Scituate Gerald P. Doyle, 38 Rose Street , Somerville Richard J. Fairbairn, High Street, North Carver