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HomeMy WebLinkAboutATM Certifications 11/05/2019Town of Mansfield 6 Park Rom, Nlanyie/d, Mas ad.wietts 02048 Town Clerk Marianne E. Stapler', CtVIMC To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 1 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money and/or to further amend, increase, decrease, or otherwise adjust the appropriations voted at the May 7, 2019 Annual Town Meeting for several Municipal Town departments for Fiscal Year 2020; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board Explanation: These additional expenses have been incurred by the Town bul Nrere not anlicipated al the May 7, 2019 Annual Tomn Meeting. This article (if approved) will allom the Torun to pay for these unforeseen expenses. ARTICLE 1 — VOTE I move that the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) be hereby appropriated from Airport Enterprise Retained Earnings to increase the appropriations voted in Article 4 Motion 3 of the May 7, 2019 Annual Town Meeting for the Airport department for Fiscal Year 2020 as shown below which Fiscal Year begins July 1, 2019 and ends June 30, 2020: Appropriation Department Budget Item Amount Airport Enterprise Airport Personal Services $5,000.50 Airport Enterprise Airport Other Expenses $10,000.00 Airport Enterprise Airport Capital Outlay $15,000.00 Totals $30,000.00 PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS Marianne E. Staples Town Cleric Phone (508)261-7345 Pat (508)261-1083 Email: rn.rtaple @tnan�feldma.rorn Town of Mansfield 6 Park Rmv, Alan#ield, Allassachusells 02048 Town Clerk Marianne B. Slaples, CA11MC To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 2 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to pay for unpaid prior year's bills; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board Explanation: In general, appropriated amounts at Town Meeting.for one Fiscal Year cannot be spent on a previous year's expenditures without Town Meeting approval This article ({'f approved) will pay for these outstanding bills that are presently known to be unpaid from prior Fiscal Years. ARTICLE 2 — VOTE I move that the sum of Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty -Eight Dollars and Ninety -One Cents ($5,388.91) be hereby transferred from the sources listed below to pay the following unpaid prior year's bills as shown below: Previous Years' Unpaid Bills Department Vendor Amount Personnel Sturdy Memorial Hospital Occupational Health $26.00 MIS Boston Building & Bridge Inc. $3,056.57 DPW - Highway Tree Tech Inc. $105.00 DPW - Water Verizon $700.08 DPW - Water Aggregate Industries Management Inc. $1,501.26 Totals $5,388.91 Phone (508)261-7345 1~ax (508)261-1083 Email. m,rtapler@mwrfzeldma.iom Funding Sources; Free Cash in the treasury of the Town (Undesignated Fund $3,187.57 Balance): Water Enterprise Retained Earnings: $2,201.34 Totals $5,388.91 PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS Marianne E. Staples Town Clerk Town of Mansfield 6 Park; Rom, Alan#ield, Massaehlysellr 02048 Town Clerk Marianne E. Stapler, CIVIAIC To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 3 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to eliminate any deficits existing at the end of Fiscal Year 2019 as of June 30, 2019; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board Explanation: Two funds ended FY19 in a deficit. This article (if approved) will transfer money into these funds and eliminate these FYI defrcits firorn the Town's hooks. ARTICLE 3 — VOTE I move that the sum of Five Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety -Nine Dollars and Seven Cents ($5,899.07) be hereby transferred from Free Cash in the treasury of the Town (Undesignated Fund Balance) to eliminate the following Fiscal Year 2019 deficits as shown below: Department Fund Amount Fire Fire Details Revolving Fund $5,569.08 Agency Funds Voluntary Insurance $329.99 Totals $5,899.07 PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS Marianne E. Staples Town Clerk Pbone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Entail. nyslaples@Nian4lieldina.com Town of Man field 6 Paik Row, Manefeld, Mae acbu eas 02048 Town Clerk Marianne E. Slapler, CMNIC To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for the Town of Mansfield; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board for Capital Improvement Program Committee Explanation: This article will contain several motions to ,fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommended Town, School, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projects,for Fiscal Year 2020. This article (rf approved) will find the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations. ARTICLE 4 — MOTION 1 — VOTE: I move that the sum of One Million Three Hundred Fifty -Eight Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,358,200.00) be hereby appropriated to be spent by the Town Manager for the following various Capital Improvement projects for the Town of Mansfield, including all costs incidental and related thereto: Department Description Amount DPW — Public Buildings Plymouth St. Fire Station Improvements $250,000,00 Fire Fire Engine $330,000.00 Fire Tower One Repairs $200,000.00 Fire - EMS Rescue 33 Ambulance $250,000.00 DPW Administration Norton -Mansfield Rail Trail Extension Design $13,200.00 DPW - Administration Stormwater Permitting Requirements $90,000.00 DPW - Administration Multi -Use Path State Match $70,000.00 DPW - Highway Sidewalk Snowblower $155,000.00 Totals $1,358,200.00 Phone (508)261-7345 Fav (508)261-1083 Email: rnrlaple.r@nranalieldnra.conr and to meet this appropriation, One Million Three Hundred Fifty -Eight Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,358,200.00) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the treasury of the Town, the sums shown above being intended to be estimates of the individual items but the amount to be appropriated being the one line item in the total amount of One Million Three Hundred Fifty -Eight Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,358,200.00); and that the Town Manager be hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such a manner as may be needed to accomplish the list of items, provided however, that each item contained in the list set forth be undertaken and that any excess funds be available because one or more of the listed items cost less than was estimated and not because an item intended to be purchased is not so purchased. PASSED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HAND Marianne E. Staples Town Clerk Town of Mansfield 6 Park Row, Manfield, Massachuseltr 02048 Town Clerk Madanne E. Staples, CA11MC To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special "Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for the Town of Mansfield; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board for Capital Improvement Program Committee Explanation. This article will contain several motions to fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommended Toirn, School, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projects,for Fiscal Year 2020. This article (if'approved) will ,fund the Capital Improvement Program Commitlee's recommendations. ARTICLE 4 — Motion 2 — VOTE: I move that the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) be hereby appropriated to be spent by the Town Manager with the approval of the Mansfield School Committee for the following Capital Improvement projects for the Mansfield Public Schools including all costs incidental and related thereto; the sums shown below are intended to be estimates of the individual items but the amount to be appropriated is the one line item in the total of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00): Department Descri lion Amount Schools District -wide Paving & Concrete $100,000.00 Schools Jordan -Jackson ES HVAC Controller $100,000.00 Schools HVAC Controller Master Unit $100,000.00 Totals $300,000.00 Pbone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email: mstaplesc�ilmanelieldma.com and to meet this appropriation, the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) be hereby transferred from Free Cash in the treasury of the Town (Undesignated Fund Balance) and that the Town Manager be hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such a manner as may be needed to accomplish the list of items, provided however, that each item contained in the list set forth be undertaken and that any excess funds be available because one or more of the listed items cost less than was estimated and not because an item intended to be purchased is not so purchased. PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS Marianne E. Staples Town Clerk Town of Mansfield 6 Park Km' Arlan#field, Ma sacburells 02048 Town Clerk Marianne E. Staples, CAlIAlIC To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital improvements projects for the Town of Mansfield; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board for Capital Improvement Program Committee Explanation: This article will contain several motions to ,/imd the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommended Town, School, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport Enterprise, and parking Enterprise projects for Fiscal Year 2020. This article (if approved) will fimd the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations. ARTICLE 4 — Motion 3 -- VOTE: I move that the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty -One Dollars and Twenty -Four Cents ($102,381.24), no longer needed for the original purposes for which the sums had been appropriated, be hereby transferred from the General Fund articles set forth below to be spent by the Town Manager and, when required, with the approval of the Mansfield School Committee for the following Capital Improvement projects for the Town Mansfield including all costs incidental and related thereto: Capital Improvement Projects to be Funded Now: Department Description Amount Fire Car 1 Replacement $43,045.92 Schools District -wide Paving & Concrete $59,335.32 Totals $102,381.24 Closed General Fund Articles Funding Sources: Pbone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 E-mail• rn,rlaples@manelieldma.com Department Description When Voted Funding Source Transfer Amount Finance - GIS Aerial Article 13 Motion I Free Cash $22,300.00 MIS Imagery 5/15/17 Annual Town (Undesignated Meeting Fund Balance) DPW — Fire Station Article 12 Motion 1 Free Cash $2,447.59 Public Generator 5/19/15 Annual Town (Undesignated Buildings Meeting Fund Balance) DPW — Town Hall Article 12 Motion 1 Free Cash $18,298.33 Public Generator 5/19/15 Annual Town (Undesignated Buildings Meeting Fund Balance) Schools Qualters MS Article I 1 Motion 2 Free Cash $7,823.00 Study Steam to 5/3/16 Annual Town (Undesignated Hot Water Meeting Fund Balance) Schools Mansfield High Article 11 Motion 2 Free Cash $1,170.01 School 5/3/16 Annual Town (Undesignated Bleachers Meeting Fund Balance) Schools Jordan/Jackson Article 9 Motion 2 Free Cash $37,000,00 ES Generator 5/15/18 Annual Town (Undesignated Meeting Fund Balance) Schools District -wide Article 9 Motion 2 Free Cash $507.04 Special 5/15/18 Annual Town (Undesignated Education Mini- Meeting Fund Balance) bus Schools Mansfield ITS Article 9 Motion 2 Free Cash $12,795.32 Bleachers 5/15/18 Annual Town (Undesignated Meeting Fund Balance) Schools District -wide Article 9 Motion 2 5/7/19 Free Cash $39.95 Plow Truck Annual Town Meeting (Undesignated Fund Balance) Totals $102,381.24 PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS Marianne E. Staples Town Clerk Town of Mansfield 6 Park Rota, Man.f field, Masmeheselts 02048 Town Clerk Marianne E. Slapler, GUMC To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for the Town of Mansfield; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board for Capital Improvement Program Committee Explanation: This article will contain several motions to find the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommended Town, School, Seiner Enterprise, Waler Enterprise, Airport Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projects for Fiscal Year 2020. This article (if approved) ivill fund the Capital Improvement Program Commiltee's recommendations. ARTICLE 4 — Motion 4 — VOTE: I move that the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) be hereby appropriated, to be spent by the Town Manager, to install security check -in stations in the Town's public schools including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto; and to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is authorized to borrow Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00), under and pursuant to G. L. c. 44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor. Any premium received by the Town of Mansfield upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with G. L. c. 44, §20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. PASSED BY A 2/3 MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS Marianne E. Staples Town Clerk Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Emaik mstaplei@nsanilieldma.com Town of Mansfield 6 Park Row, A4ane/ield, Nla sachusells 02048 Town Clerk Marianne E. Slapler, CAIMC To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for the Town of Mansfield; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board for Capital Improvement Program Committee Explanation: This article will contain several motions to find the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommended Town, School, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projects for Fiscal Year 2020, This article (if approved) i011 firnd the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations. ARTICLE 4 — Motion 5 — VOTE: I move that the sum of Two Million Eight Hundred Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($2,875,000.00) be hereby appropriated, to be spent by the Town Manager, to pay costs of designing, repairing and/or replacing various roads, sidewalks, public parking, and bridges within the Town, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is authorized to borrow Two Million Eight Hundred Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($2,875,000.00) under and pursuant to G. L. c. 44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor. Any premium received by the Town of Mansfield upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with G. L. c. 44, §20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. PASSED BY A 2/3 MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS Marianne E. Staples Town Clerk Phone (508)261-7345 I`ax (508)261-1083 hniaik m.rkiples@man,rlieldma.cmn Town of Mansfield 6 Park Rmv, Man.rfreld, Massac'berettr 02048 Town Clerk Marianne E. Staples, CMMC To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for the Town of Mansfield; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board for Capital Improvement Program Committee Explanation: This article will contain several motions to ,fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommended Toren, School, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projectsfin, Fiscal Year 2020. This article (if approved) uvill ,fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations. ARTICLE 4 — Motion 6 — VOTE: I move that the sum of Fifty Thousand Six Hundred Forty -Three Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($50,643.14) be hereby appropriated to be spent by the Town Manager for upgrades to the Water Enterprise Fund's Albertini Well Vent System including all costs incidental and related thereto; and to meet this appropriation, the Town transfer from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings the sum of Fifty Thousand Six Hundred Forty -Three Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($50,643.14). PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS Marianne E. Staples Town Cleric Phone (508)261-7345 Fax, (508)261-1083 Email: mstaples@marrslieldma.conr Town of Mansfield 6 Park Rote, Mansfield, Ma sachusellr 02048 Town Clerk Marianne E. Staples, CMMC To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for the Town of Mansfield; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board for Capital Improvement Program Committee Explanation: This article will contain several motions to find the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommended Town, School, Seiner Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projects for Fiscal Year 2020. This article (if approved) will find the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations. ARTICLE 4 — Motion 7 — VOTE: I move that the sum of Nine Thousand Five Hundred Fifty -Six Dollars and Eighty -Six Cents ($9,556.86), no longer needed for the original purposes for which the sums had been appropriated, be hereby transferred from the Water Enterprise Fund articles set forth below to be spent by the Town Manager for the following Capital Improvement projects for the Town Mansfield including all costs incidental and related thereto: Capital Improvement Projects to be Funded Now: Department Description Amount DPW - Water Albertini Well Vent System Upgrade $9,556.86 Totals $9,556.86 Closed Water Enterprise Fund Articles Funding Sources: Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 E-mail: na.rlapler@lrlanelieldma.cnm Department Description When Voted Transfer Amount DPW - Water Prescott Wells #8 & #9 Article 12 Motion 7 5/6/14 $2,311.23 Chlorination Annual Town Meeting DPW - Water Walsh Well Filter Media Article 11 Motion 6 5/3/16 $6,310.00 Annual Town Meeting DPW - Water Radio SCADA Control Article 13 Motion 8 5/2/17 $514.17 System Phase Il Annual Town Meeting DPW - Water Foolish Hill Tank Article 13 Motion 8 5/2/17 $421.46 Mixing System Annual Town Meeting Totals $9,556.86 PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW Or HANDS Marianne E. Staples Town Clerk Town of Mansfield 6 Park Row, rlManajield, Massadm eltr 02048 Town Clerk Manianne E. Slapler, CAMC To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 4 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for the Town of Mansfield; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board for Capital Improvement Program Committee Explanation. This article will contain several motions to ,fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommended Town, School, Seiner Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projects for• Fiscal Pear 2020. This article (if approved) uvill fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations. ARTICLE 4 — Motion 8 — VOTE: I move that the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) be hereby appropriated, to be spent by the Town Manager, for the repair and replacement of water mains on Chauncy Street (Route 106), Copeland Drive, and Spring Street, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto; and to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is authorized to borrow Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00), under and pursuant to G. L. c. 44, §8(5), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor. This amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) is in addition to the One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) previously appropriated for this same purpose in Article 6 Motion 8 of the November 13, 2018 Special Town Meeting. Any premium received by the Town of Mansfield upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with G. L. c. 44, §20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. PASSED BY A 2/3 MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS Marianne E. Staples Town Clerk Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Frnaik nislapler@maasfieldnra.com Town of Man field 6 Park Raw, Mansfield, Massadjusetts 02048 Town Clerk A7areanne E. Staples, CAU11C To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to rescind the unissued balances of borrowing authorizations previously voted by the Town; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board Explanation: At past Annual & Special Tonm Meetings, the Toi-vn authorized that several capital projects could be paid.for.f °om long-term borroia)ing. These several capital projects are none able to be funded fr om other sources. This article (if approved) will rescind the authorization to long-term borrou,.for those capital projects that have been able to be famded from other sources. ARTICLE 5 — VOTE: I move that the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00) of the authorized, but unissued, bonding authorizations for balances of the capital projects as shown below, be rescinded, as these amounts are no longer needed to complete the projects. Amounts to be Rescinded Now: Department Purpose Town Meeting Vote Amount to be Rescinded DPW -Public _ Building improvements and Article 9 Motion 3 of the May $80,000.00 Buildings renovations to the Plymouth 15, 2018 Annual Town Street Fire Station and other Meeting site improvements DPW -Public Building improvements and Article 9 Motion 3 of the May $170,000.00 Buildings renovations to the Plymouth 7, 2019 Annual Town Street Fire Station and other Meeting site improvements PGorie (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 F^.mail. mstaples�a mans/ieldnra.com Fire To repair and rehabilitate the Article 9 Motion 4 of the May $200,000.00 Town's Tower One Fire 7, 2019 Annual Town Truck Meeting Totals $450,000.00 PASSED BY A 2/3 MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS Marianne E. Staples Town Clerk Town of Mansfield 6 Park Row, Nlanrlield, Mauarhurells 02048 Town Clerk Marianne E. Stapler, CVM1C To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Five Thousand Thirty -Nine Dollars and Forty Cents ($5,039.40), distributed from the Commonwealth Transportation Infrastructure Fund, to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure or any other public purpose substantially related to the operation of transportation network services in the Town of Mansfield including, but not limited to, the Complete Streets Program established in section I of chapter 90I of the Mass. General Laws and other programs that support alternative modes of transportation; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board Explanation: Under Chapter 187 ofthe Acts of2016 (the Act), certain transportation netn)ork companies must submit to the Transportation Network Company Division of the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) the number ofrides from the previous calendar year that originated within each city or town and a per -ride assessment of $0.20. The assessment is credited to the Commonwealth Transportation Infiaslructu re Fund (Fund), which n,as established by the Act. Each year, one half of the amount credited to the Fund will be distributed by the DPU proportionately to each city and town based on the number of rides that originated in that city or town. This article (if approved) will allow the Town to expend the amount allocated to the Town under the Act in fiscal year 2019. ARTICLE 6 - VOTE I move that the sum of Five Thousand Thirty -Nine Dollars and Forty Cents ($5,039.40) be hereby appropriated, to be spent by the Town Manager, to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure or any other public purpose substantially related to the operation of transportation network services in the Town of Mansfield including, but not limited to, the Complete Streets Program established in PGone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 # Email: m.rtaple.i c@i man.! ieldmaxom section I of chapter 90I of the Mass. General Laws and other programs that support alternative modes of transportation; and to meet this appropriation, Five Thousand Thirty -Nine Dollars and Forty Cents ($5,039.40) be hereby transferred from the Commonwealth Transportation Infrastructure Fund Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Fund. PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS Marianne E. Staples Town Clerk Toznn of Mansfield 6 Park Rom, Mansfield, Massacbuiells 02048 Town Clerk Marianne E..Slaples, CA4A4C To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the General Fund Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Insurance Reimbursements Over $150,000 Special Revenue Fund to the General Fund; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board Explanation: As per M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53, all Town insurance proceeds that the Town receives in excess of $150, 000 must be appropriated at Town Meeting in order to be used on insured damage or cleanup costs. This article (if approved) will transfer General Fund Airport insurance proceeds received in excess of $150, 000 to the General Fund to find environmental cleanup costs related to an insurance claim. ARTICLE 7 — VOTE I move that the sum of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Forty -Six Dollars and Seventy -Nine Cents ($350,746.79) be appropriated to be expended by the Town Manager for the purpose of remedial environmental cleanup costs at the Mansfield Municipal Airport, and to meet this appropriation, Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Forty -Six Dollars and Seventy -Nine Cents ($350,746.79) be hereby transferred from the Town's Receipts Reserved For Appropriation Insurance Reimbursements over $150,000 Fund. PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS Marianne E. Staples Town Cleric Pbone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 FIrrail nIslaple.f@iiian.rlieldnra.con7 Town of Mansfield 6 Park ROIL, Manr/ield, Maaadw.felis 02048 Town Clerk Marianne E. Slaplee', CMMC To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 8 To see if the Town will vote to a) adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 Section 58, which allows the Town to place a lien on real property located within the Town for unpaid municipal charges and fees; the text of which is set forth below; Section 58: Any city or town may impose a lien on real property located within the city or town ,for any local charge or fee that has not been paid by the due date, said lien shall be known as the "municipal charges lien"; provided, that a separate note at a town meeting, or by a city or Iowa council is laken for each type of charge or fee A municipal charges lien authorized tinder this section shall lake effect upon the recording of list of unpaid municipal charges and fees by parcel of land and by the name of the person assessed,for the charge or fee in the registry of deeds of the county or district where the land sublect to the lien lies. If a charge or fee which is secured by a municipal charges lien remains unpaid when the assessors are preparing a real estate tax list and warrant to be committed tinder section fifty- lhree ofchapter,fifry-nine, the board or officer in charge of the collection of the municipal charge or fee, or the town collector of taxes, if applicable under section thirty-eight A of chapter .forty-one, shall certify such charge or fee to the assessors, who shall forthwith add such charge or fee to the tax on the properly to which it relates and commit it with their warrant to the collector of taxes as part of such tax. If the property to which such charge or fee relates is tax exempt, such charge or fee shall be committed as the tax. A lien under this section may be discharged by filing a cerlificale from the tax collector that all municipal charges or fees constituting the lien, together with any interest and costs thereon, have been paid or legally abated. All costs of recording or discharging a lien tinder this section shall be borne by the owner of the properly. and b) vote to allow the Town to place a lien on real property located within the Town for the following unpaid municipal charges and fees; Phase (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Entail. rn,flaplea@rnan.rfeldma.corvi I) Police Detail Charges 2) Police Detail Service Fee Charges 3) Fire Detail Charges 4) Fire Detail Service Fee Charges 5) Curbside Recycling Fees 6) Personal Property Taxes or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board Explanalion: This article (if approved) would adopt the provisions of Chapter 40 Section 58 and also allow the Town to place a lien on real property located within the Tonw,for the listed unpaid municipal charges and fees. ARTICLE 8 — VOTE I move that Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 Section 58 be accepted by the Town and that the municipal charges and fees as printed in the warrant be established as municipal charges liens. A copy of the warrant article is shown below: To see if the Town will vote to a) adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 Section 58, which allows the Town to place a lien on real property located within the Town for unpaid municipal charges and fees; the text of which is set forth below; Section 58: Any city or lown may impose a lien on real property located within the city or town for any local charge or fee that has not been paid by the due date, said lien shall be known as the "municipal charges lien"; provided, that a separate vote at a town meeting, or by a city or town council is taken,for each type of charge or fee. A municipal charges lien authorized under this section shall take effect upon the recording ofa list of unpaid municipal charges and fees by parcel of land and by the name of the person assessed for the charge or fee in the registry of deeds of the county or district where the land subject to the lien lies. If a charge or fee which is secured by a municipal charges lien remains unpaid when the assessors are preparing a real estate tax list and warrant to be committed under sectionfifty- three of chapler,frfty-nine, the board or gfficer in charge of the collection of the municipal charge or fee, or the town collector of taxes, if applicable under section thirty-eight A of chapter ,forty-one, shall certify such charge or fee to the assessors, ivho shall,forthwith add such charge or fee to the tax on the property to which it relates and commit it with their warrant to the collector of taxes as part ofsuch tax, ff the property to which such charge or fee relates is tax exempt, such charge or fee shall be committed as the tax. A lien under this section may be discharged by filing a certificate from the tax collector that all municipal charges or fees constituting the lien, together with any interest and costs thereon, have been paid or legally abated. All costs of recording or discharging a lien under this section shall be borne by the owner of the property. and b) vote to allow the Town to place a lien on real property located within the Town for the following unpaid municipal charges and fees; 1) Police Detail Charges 2) Police Detail Service Fee Charges 3) Fire Detail Charges 4) Fire Detail Service Fee Charges 5) Curbside Recycling Fees 6) Personal Property Taxes PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS Marianne E. Staples "Town Clerk Town of Mansfield 6 Park Row, Nlanrlield, Nlassachuseas 02048 Town Clerk Marianne E. Staples, Ct14tb1C To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 9 To see if the Town will a) vote to adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 Section 8A, which allows the Town to create a "Development and Industrial Commission"; the text of which is set forth below; Section 8A. A city or town which accepts this section may establish a development and industrial commission for the promotion and development of the industrial resources of said city or town. Such commission shall conduct researches into industrial conditions, investigate and assist in the establishment ofeducartional or commercial projects, including projects involvingprivate enterprise,,for the purpose of expanding or strengthening the local economy, and shall seek to co-ordinate the activities of unoff cial bodies organized for said purposes, and may advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts and pamphlets which in its judgment will further the purposes for which it is established. The commission may appoint such clerks and other employees as it may require. Such commission shall consist ofnot less than five nor more than frfleen members. The members in cities shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to the provisions of the city charter, except in cities operating under a Plan D or Plan E form of city charter, said appointments shall be by the city manager, subject to the provisions of the city charter; and in towns they shall be appointed by the selectmen, excepting towns having a manager form of government, in which towns such appointments shall be made by the town manager. When a commission is first established, the terms of the members shall be for such length, not exceeding five years, and so arranged that the terms of approximately one f fth of the members will expire each year, and their successors shall be appointed for terms of five years each. Any member of a board so appointed in a city may be removed for cause after a public hearing, if requested, by the mayor with the approval of the city council. A vacancy occurring otherivise than by expiration of term .shall be filled for the unexpired term in a city in the same manner as an original appointment, and in a town as provided in section eleven of chapter forty-one. and b) vote to create a Mansfield Industrial and Development Commission under the following terms and conditions: Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email: makrpler@,viansfeldma.corrr 1) The Town Manager shall appoint an Industrial and Development Commission ("hereafter referred to as the "Commission") consisting of seven members for terms of three years such that no less than two terms shall expire in any one year. 2) The Commission shall assist the Town Manager in their function of development of the general economic base of the town and shall exercise all the powers and duties of industrial and development commissions under the General Laws. 3) All current Mansfield Industrial and Development Commission members as of November 5, 2019 shall be immediately re -appointed by the Town Manager to the new Commission. All files and records, minutes, documents, and other items related to the old Commission shall be immediately turned over to the new Commission and shall thereafter be under the care and control of the new Commission. or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board Explanation: The Towns Charter requires the Town Manager to appoint an "Industrial and Development Commission ". Unfortunately, the Town has not adopted the state lane that allows the Town to create a "Development and Industrial Commission ". This article (rfopproved) would correct an oversight and allow the Torvn to continue to have an "Industrial and Development Commission" as per Town Charter Section 5-11. ARTICLE 9 — VOTE I move that the Town adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 Section 8A and a Mansfield Industrial and Development Commission be created as printed in the warrant. A copy of the warrant article is shown below: To see if the Town will a) vote to adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 Section 8A, which allows the Town to create a "Development and Industrial Commission"; the text of which is set forth below; Section 8A. A city or town which accepts this section may establish a development and industrial commission for the promotion and development of the industrial resources ofsaid city or town. Such commission shall conduct researches into industrial conditions, investigate and assist in the establishment of educational or commercial projects, including projects involving private enterprise, for the purpose of expanding or strengthening the local economy, and shall seek to co-ordinate the activities ofamofficial bodies organized,for said purposes, and may advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts and pamphlets which in its judgment will further the purposes.for which it is established. The commission may appoint such clerks and other employees as it may require. Such commission shall consist ofnot less 1han,five not, more than.ffteen members. The members in cities shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to the provisions of the city charter, except in cities operating under a Plan D or Plan E form of city charter, said appointments shall be by the city manager, subject to the provisions of the city charter; and in tomns they shall be appointed by the selectmen, excepting toms having a manager form ofgovernment, in ra'hich towns such appointments shall be made by the town manager. When a commission is first established, the terms of the members shall be for such length, not exceeding five years, and so arranged that the terms of approximately one f fth of the members will expire each year, and their successors shall be appointed for terms of five years each. Any member of a board so appointed in a city May be removed for cause after a public hearing, if requested, by the mayor iaith the approval of the city council. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration q1 term shall be filled for the unexpired term in a city in the same manner as an original appointment, and in a town as provided in section eleven of chapter forty-one. and b) vote to create a Mansfield Industrial and Development Commission under the following terms and conditions: 1) The Town Manager shall appoint an Industrial and Development Commission ("hereafter referred to as the "Commission') consisting of seven members for terms of three years such that no less than two terms shall expire in any one year. 2) The Commission shall assist the Town Manager in their function of development of the general economic base of the town and shall exercise all the powers and duties of industrial and development commissions under the General Laws. 3) All current Mansfield Industrial and Development Commission members as of November 5, 2019 shall be immediately re -appointed by the Town Manager to the new Commission. All tiles and records, minutes, documents, and other items related to the old Commission shall be immediately turned over to the new Commission and shall thereafter be under the care and control of the new Commission. [i�[.XYWlltl'/t71`►T !►!mil 1177.Y.Y�[I]��Il l�l► &I Marianne G. Staples Town Clerk Town of Mansfield 6 Park Row, Man.r/ield, Massaclrujellr 02048 Town Clerk Marianne F. Slaples, CAID14C To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to declare the North Main Street Fire Station property located at 291 North Main Street, as shown on Assessors Map 24 Lot 272, containing 0.35 acres, surplus property and to make said property available for sale on such terms and conditions as the Select Board may determine; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board Explanation: The Fire Department has moved out of the North Main Street Fire Station and has moved into their new location at 500B East Street. The North Main Street Fire Station is no longer needed for municipal usage. This article (if approved) would declare the property "surplus " and would allow the Select Board to sell the property via a Request For Proposals (RFP) process. The RFP documents would likely make the property sale contingent on certain historical fagade protections. ARTICLE 10 —VOTE I move that the Select Board be hereby authorized to declare the North Main Street Fire Station property located at 291 North Main Street, as shown on Assessors Map 24 Lot 272, containing 0.35 acres, surplus property and to make said property available for sale on such terms and conditions as the Select Board may determine. MOTION TO AMEND ARTICLE 10 — PASSED BY A 2/3 MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS ARTICLE PASSED BY A 2/3 MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS Pbone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Ernaik m vlaplej ter l yarn ieldma. com AMENDMENT: Add to the end of the article — "using a request for proposal (RFP) process in accordance with MGL 30b. Marianne E. Staples Town Clerk Town of Mansfield 6 Park Rory, Manifeld, Maxiadwreas 02048 Town Clerk A4mzanne E. Slapler, CMMC To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 11 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to grant an easement to Verizon New England Inc, on such terms and conditions as the Select Board may determine to lay, construct, reconstruct, operate, maintain, replace and remove underground cables, pipes, conduits, handholes, and such surface testing terminals, pedestals, repeaters, markers, and other appurtenances with wires and or cables therein at the Municipal Complex located at 500 East Street; or take any action in relation thereto. SPONSOR: Select Board Explanation: Now that the new Municipal Complex is completed, the Toum needs to grant an easement onto the property so that Verizon can maintain the cables, wires, and other connections located on the premises at 500 East Street. This article (if approved) will allow the Select Board to grant Verizon an easement to maintain the equipment that runs in and around the Municipal Complex. ARTICLE 11 — VOTE I move that the Select Board be hereby authorized to grant an easement to Verizon New England Inc. on such terms and conditions as the Select Board may determine to lay, construct, reconstruct, operate, maintain, replace and remove underground cables, pipes, conduits, handholes, and such surface testing terminals, pedestals, repeaters, markers, and other appurtenances with wires and or cables therein at the Municipal Complex located at 500 East Street. PASSED BY A 2/3 MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS Marianne E. Staples Town Clerk Phone (508)261-7345 Prix (508)261-1083 Email: msl(tplej@man.rlieldma.covI Town of Mansfield 6 Park Row, Marr�field, Mas achuset/s 02048 Town Clerk Marzcrnrre E. SBrplar, 01011C To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 12 To see if the Town will amend Article III of Chapter 230 of the Town of Mansfield Town Code by adding the following section 230-3.6 (G) (6) Small Wireless Facilities, as follows; or take any action in relation thereto. 230-3.6 Classification of Industrial Uses G. Wireless Towers (6) Small Wireless Facilities (1) Purpose The Town of Mansfield has established these aesthetic standards to govern access by wireless carriers, infrastructure companies or others for installation of Small Wireless Facilities, as defined by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, in the Town. These facilities are commonly called "small cells." The small cells and all associated equipment are referred to in this section as "Small Wireless Facilities." These standards are intended to protect the aesthetic integrity of the Town and to ensure public safety. (2) General Requirements (a) No small wireless facility shall be erected or installed except in compliance with the provisions of this subsection. In all cases, a special permit is required from the Planning Board. Section 230-5.5, Special Permits, of this by-law shall apply to these applications; however, the application timeline [the "shot clock"] shall conform to that outlined in the FCC regulations. Any proposed extension in the height, addition of cells, antennas or panels, or construction of a new or replacement of a small wireless facility shall be subject to a new application for a special permit. (b) This bylaw does not govern access to poles or structures owned and controlled by the Mansfield Municipal Electric Department. For small wireless facilities to be located on MMED infrastructure, please refer to MMED "Technical Standards for Wireless Phone (508)261-7345 Fwv (508)261-1083 Email: nJ.rtaples@manslieldvna.corrr Communications Attachments." For MMED poles, in the event that the standards of MMED exceed the requirements of this Bylaw, the greater MMED standards apply. (c)For small wireless facility applications on poles not owned by the applicant, written permission of the owner, including MMED, is required separate and distinct from the requirements of this Bylaw. (3) Application Process All applications for small wireless facilities shall be made and filed on the applicable application form in compliance with the Mansfield special permit application instructions. For an application to be considered complete, all requirements identified in Section 230-5.5, Special Permits, must be submitted, in addition to the following requirements: (a) A locus plan at a scale of one inch equals 1,000 feet. (b) A computer -generated image of the proposed small wireless facility with its antenna and/or panels. Renderings shall also be prepared illustrating a view of the small wireless facility from the nearest street or streets. Renderings shall be sketches, drawings and/or computer -generated imagery of a proposed small wireless facility in 2-D or 3-D perspective. Each rendering shall contain a front corner perspective depicting the facility, one side and one rear corner perspective depicting the rear corner of the facility and one other side. (e) The following information prepared by one or more professional engineers: ( I I Description of the small wireless facility and the technical, economic and other reasons for the proposed location, height and design. 121 Confirmation that the small wireless facility complies with all applicable federal and state standards. 131 A description of the capacity of the small wireless facility, including the number and type of panels, antennas and/or transmitter receivers that it can accommodate and the basis for these calculations. 141 A complete set of construction documents showing the proposed method of installation. 151 A copy of the manufacturer's recommended installation instructions, if any. 161 A diagram to scale showing the location of the small wireless facility, property and setback lines, easements, power lines, all structures and the distances fi•om all residential zoning districts and the newest residential structures. (d) If applicable, a written statement that the proposed small wireless facility complies with, or is exempt from, applicable regulations administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. (e) The Planning Board shall from time to time establish an application fee, an annual recording fee, and a requirement for the applicant to pay for necessary advertising, in accordance with Federal law. (4) Design Guidelines Typical pole -mounted small cell equipment comprises: (a) Antennas on the upper part of pole. Height limit of antenna shall be 48" (4 feet); (b) Radios, fiber terminations and other equipment located in enclosures or cabinets; (e) A power meter and power disconnect switch, usually located in two separate, smaller enclosures; (d) Power disconnect must be mounted outside areas that exceed RF exposure limits (per FCC). (5) General Technical Requirements and.Guidelines (a) No new poles or structures shall be installed where poles do not currently exist, unless the applicant can demonstrate to the Town's satisfaction that there is no other option to provide service; (b) Small wireless facilities by a single provider should be installed with a minimum spacing of 200 feet in residential areas; (e) Stealth design elements shall be used to the extent feasible; (d) Tapered shapes that smoothly integrate into structures (avoiding, for example, new rectangular boxes) shall be used to the extent feasible; (e) The applicant shall minimize the size and aesthetic difference between a replacement structure and the original pole or structure; (f) Equipment in the public way must not violate any ADA requirements. (g) In all cases, the placement of small wireless facilities shall be consistent with existing structures and aesthetics, in harmony with the surroundings and as unobtrusive as possible. (h) In the event an applicant seeks to place a small wireless facility in a manner that does not comply with these standards, a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals will be required. (6) Use of Existing Utility Poles MMED maintains sole authority over the access to and suitability of the MMED pole or other MMED structure for the use of small wireless facilities. If no such MMED poles are available, applicants should submit an application pursuant to this by-law for making attachments on new or alternate poles or other structures. For MMED poles, in the event that the standards of MMED exceed the requirements of this Bylaw, the greater MMED standards apply. (7) RF Exposure Applicant shall comply with all provisions and guidelines of FCC OET Bulletin 65 and Town regulations, as may be amended from time to time. (8) RF Signage Requirements Approved signage as may be required by the Select Board. (9) Cessation of Use Any special permit issued hereunder by the Planning Board shall contain conditions requiring that small wireless facilities installed pursuant to this by-law shall be removed within one year of cessation of use. 230.36H "5G": Residential RI IR2 R3 R Districts N IN N N Business Bl B2 133 134 PBD Districts S S N S S Industrial 11 I2 I3 Districts S S S Other TOD SPA Districts S SPONSOR: Select Board for Planning Board Explanation: This zoning by-law mould establish regulations for expanding wireless technology. The development of 5G technology requires infrastructure more closely spaced without the height of cell towers. This article (if approved) in conjunction with the existing Mansfield Municipal Electric Department's Technical Standards, will establish design and technical requirements fir this new technology. ARTICLE, 12 —VOTE I move that Article III of Chapter 230 of the Town of Mansfield Town Code (Zoning) be amended by adding the following section 230-3.6 (G) (6) Small Wireless Facilities as printed in the warrant. The article is shown below: 230-3.6 Classification of Industrial Uses G. Wireless Towers (6) Small Wireless Facilities (1) Purpose The Town of Mansfield has established these aesthetic standards to govern access by wireless carriers, infrastructure companies or others for installation of Small Wireless Facilities, as defined by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, in the Town. These facilities are commonly called "small cells." The small cells and all associated equipment are referred to in this section as "Small Wireless Facilities." These standards are intended to protect the aesthetic integrity of the Town and to ensure public safety. (2) General Requirements (c) No small wireless facility shall be erected or installed except in compliance with the provisions of this subsection. In all cases, a special permit is required from the Planning Board. Section 230-5.5, Special Permits, of this by-law shall apply to these applications; however, the application timeline [the "shot clock"] shall conform to that outlined in the FCC regulations. Any proposed extension in the height, addition of cells, antennas or panels, or construction of a new or replacement of a small wireless facility shall be subject to a new application for a special permit. (d) This bylaw does not govern access to poles or structures owned and controlled by the Mansfield Municipal Electric Department. For small wireless facilities to be located on MMED infrastructure, please refer to MMED "Technical Standards for Wireless Communications Attachments." For MMED poles, in the event that the standards of MMED exceed the requirements of this Bylaw, the greater MMED standards apply. (c)For small wireless facility applications on poles not owned by the applicant, written permission of the owner, including MMED, is required separate and distinct from the requirements of this Bylaw. (3) Application Process All applications for small wireless facilities shall be made and filed on the applicable application form in compliance with the Mansfield special permit application instructions. For an application to be considered complete, all requirements identified in Section 230-5.5, Special Permits, must be submitted, in addition to the following requirements: (a) A locus plan at a scale of one inch equals 1,000 feet. (b) A computer -generated image of the proposed small wireless facility with its antenna and/or panels. Renderings shall also be prepared illustrating a view of the small wireless facility from the nearest street or streets. Renderings shall be sketches, drawings and/or computer -generated imagery of a proposed small wireless facility in 2-D or 3-D perspective. Each rendering shall contain a tront corner perspective depicting the facility, one side and one rear corner perspective depicting the rear corner of the facility and one other side. (e) The following information prepared by one or more professional engineers: [I I Description of the small wireless facility and the technical, economic and other reasons for the proposed location, height and design. 121 Confirmation that the small wireless facility complies with all applicable federal and state standards. [31 A description of the capacity of the small wireless facility, including the number and type of panels, antennas and/or transmitter receivers that it can accommodate and the basis for these calculations. 141 A complete set of construction documents showing the proposed method of installation. [51 A copy of the manufacturer's recommended installation instructions, if any. [61 A diagram to scale showing the location of the small wireless facility, property and setback lines, easements, power lines, all structures and the distances from all residential zoning districts and the nearest residential structures. (d) If applicable, a written statement that the proposed small wireless facility complies with, or is exempt from, applicable regulations administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. (c) The Planning Board shall from time to time establish an application fee, an annual recording fee, and a requirement for the applicant to pay for necessary advertising, in accordance with Federal law. (4) Design Guidelines Typical pole -mounted small cell equipment comprises: (a) Antennas on the upper part of pole. Height limit of antenna shall be 48" (4 feet); (b) Radios, fiber terminations and other equipment located in enclosures or cabinets; (e) A power meter and power disconnect switch, usually located in two separate, smaller enclosures; (d) Power disconnect must be mounted outside areas that exceed RF exposure limits (per FCC). (5)General Technical Requirements and Guidelines (a) No new poles or structures shall be installed where poles do not currently exist, unless the applicant can demonstrate to the Town's satisfaction that there is no other option to provide service; (b)Small wireless facilities by a single provider should be installed with a minimum spacing of 200 feet in residential areas; (c) Stealth design elements shall be used to the extent feasible; (d) Tapered shapes that smoothly integrate into structures (avoiding, for example, new rectangular boxes) shall be used to the extent feasible; (e) The applicant shall minimize the size and aesthetic difference between a replacement structure and the original pole or structure; (() Equipment in the public way must not violate any ADA requirements. (g) In all cases, the placement of small wireless facilities shall be consistent with existing structures and aesthetics, in harmony with the surroundings and as unobtrusive as possible. (h) In the event an applicant seeks to place a small wireless facility in a manner that does not comply with these standards, a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals will be required. (6) Use of Existing Utility Poles MMED maintains sole authority over the access to and suitability of the MMED pole or other MMED structure for the use of small wireless facilities. If no such MMED poles are available, applicants should submit an application pursuant to this by-law for making attachments on new or alternate poles or other structures. For MMED poles, in the event that the standards of MMED exceed the requirements of this Bylaw, the greater MMED standards apply. (7) RF Exposure Applicant shall comply with all provisions and guidelines of FCC OFT Bulletin 65 and Town regulations, as may be amended from time to time. (8) RF Signage Requirements Approved signage as may be required by the Select Board. (9) Cessation of Use Any special permit issued hereunder by the Planning Board shall contain conditions requiring that small wireless facilities installed pursuant to this by-law shall be removed within one year of cessation of use. 230.36H 115G": Residential RI R2 R3 R Districts N N N N Business Bl B2 B3 B4 PBD Districts S S N S S Industrial I I2 13 Districts S S S Other TOD SPA Districts S y ARTICLE WITHDRAWN BY THE TOWN Town of Mansfield 6 Park Row, Mansfield, Masrachusells 02048 Town Clerk Marianne E. Staples, 014MC To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 5, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting. ARTICLE 13 "To see if the town will vote to amend the Town Code, Chapter 230: Zoning, also known as the Town's Zoning By -Laws, Article IV, §230-4.7, D. & E. (7) to the extent necessary to change "Prohibited signs" by removing `Billboards or other off -site advertising." from the list of prohibited signs and include under D. Permitted signs, number (5) Billboards, permitted only by Special Permit granted by the Mansfield Planning Board, within the Planned Business District, on property directly adjacent to limited access highways, known and numbered as Interstate 95 & Interstate 495. Also, to add definition of Billboards as follows: Any outdoor general advertising sign, whether double- faced, back to back, or V-shaped, that is 600 square feet or larger and serves as a structure or device to advertise, direct or call attention to any business, article, substance, or service, or anything that is painted, printed, pasted or affixed to any building, structure, wall, fence, pole, railing, natural object or structure of any kind on real property or upon the ground itself, and that advertises services, products or commodities that may or may not be available on the premises on which the billboard is located. (See additional text of article attached) Or take any action in relation thereto: Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email: mslaples@man#ieldma.com To see if the town will vote to amend the Town Code, Chapter 230: Zoning, also known as the Town's Zoning By -Laws, Article IV, § 230-4.7, D. & E. (7) to the extent necessary to change "Prohibited signs" by removing "Billboards." from the list of prohibited signs and include under D. Permitted signs, number (5) Billboards, permitted only by Special Permit granted by the Mansfield Planning Board, within the Planned Business District, on property directly abutting limited access highways, known and numbered as either Interstate 95 or Interstate 495. Or take any action in relation thereto: Criteria: In addition to the Special Permit Criteria as set forth in Article V, § 230-5,5 hereof, the Applicant shall: 1. Demonstrate compliance with the Outdoor Advertising Board Regulations (Commonwealth of Massachusetts), as amended and M.G.I.. c. 93D s. 1-7, or any applicable provisions of the Federal/State Agreement governing outdoor advertising in areas adjacent to the national system of Interstate and defense highway and the federal -aid primary system and any other state and federal statutes and regulation, including but not limited to M.G.L c. 6C, 23 U.&C,, 23 CFR 750.101 as they may be in force and applicable, the more stringent regulation, or statute being applied; 2. Demonstrate that the proposed location does not adversely interfere with the uses of adjacent properties; 3. Demonstrate that the proposed billboard does not create an adverse shadow on adjacent properties and that the digital copy does not change more often than once every 8-10 seconds and In no event does it display a flashing message; 4. Demonstrate that the proposed billboard does not contain an audio messaging component and will not enhance any visual message with the use of audio. 5. Demonstrate that the Billboard Is in harmony with or suitable for the surrounding area and would not do significant damage to the visual environment. In making this determination, the Special Permit Granting authority may consider among other factors, health, safety, general welfare of the public, the scenic beauty of the area, the physical environmental, cultural, historical or architectural characteristics of the location and area, the structure, height, size of the sign, the number of signs on the premise and in the area where the Billboard is to be located. Definition of Billboard to be added to Section 230-43. Signs and 230-1.5 Definitions, of the Mansfield Zoning By -Laws: Any outdoor general advertising sign, whether double-faced, back-to-back, or V-shaped, that does not exceed 672 square feet, per sign face and serves as a structure or device to advertise, direct or call attention to any business, article, substance, or service, or anything that Is painted, printed, pasted or affixed to any building, structure, wall, fence, pole, railing, natural object or structure of any kind on real property or upon the ground itself, and that advertises services, products or commodities that may or may not be available on the premises on which the billboard is located. Said Billboard shall not exceed 110 feet in height from established grade." SPONSOR: Nicholas J. Riccio, and 145 others Explanalion. None Provided. ARTICLE 13 — VOTE I move that the Town Code, Chapter 230: Zoning, also known as the Town's Zoning Bylaws, Article IV, section 230-4.7, D. & E., be hereby amended as printed in the warrant. The article is as shown below: "To see if the town will vote to amend the Town Code, Chapter 230: Zoning, also known as the Town's Zoning By -Laws, Article IV, §230-4.7, D. & E. (7) to the extent necessary to change "Prohibited signs" by removing "Billboards or other off -site advertising." from the list of prohibited signs and include under D. Permitted signs, number (5) Billboards, permitted only by Special Permit granted by the Mansfield Planning Board, within the Planned Business District, on property directly adjacent to limited access highways, known and numbered as Interstate 95 & Interstate 495, Also, to add definition of Billboards as follows: Any outdoor general advertising sign, whether double- faced, back to back, or V-shaped, that is 600 square feet or larger and serves as a structure or device to advertise, direct or call attention to any business, article, substance, or service, or anything that is painted, printed, pasted or affixed to any building, structure, wall, fence, pole, railing, natural object or structure of any kind on real property or upon the ground itself, and that advertises services, products or commodities that may or may not be available on the premises on which the billboard is located. (See additional text of article attached) Or take any action in relation thereto: To see if the town will vote to amend the Town Code, Chapter 230; Zoning, also known as the Town's Zoning By -Laws, Article IV, § 230-4.7, D, & E. (7) to the extent necessary to change "Prohibited signs" by removing "Billboards." from the list of prohibited signs and include under D. Permitted signs, number (5) Billboards, permitted only by Special Permit granted by the Mansfield Planning Board, within the Planned Business District, on property directly abutting limited access highways, known and numbered as either Interstate 95 or Interstate 495. Or take any action In relation thereto: Criteria: In addition to the Special Permit Criteria as set forth in Article V, § 230-5.5 hereof, the Applicant shall: 1. Demonstrate compliance with the Outdoor Advertising Board Regulations (Commonwealth of Massachusetts), as amended and M.G,L. c. 93D s. 1-7, or any applicable provisions of the Federal/State Agreement governing outdoor advertising in areas adjacent to the national system of interstate and defense highway and the federal -aid primary system and any other state and federal statutes and regulation, including but not limited to M.G.L c. 6C, 23 U.S,C., 23 CFR 750.101 as they may be in force and applicable, the more stringent regulation, or statute being applied; 2. Demonstrate that the proposed location does not adversely Interfere with the uses of adjacent properties; 3. Demonstrate that the proposed billboard does not create an adverse shadow on adjacent properties and that the digital copy does not change more often than once every 8-10 seconds and in no event does it display a flashing message; 4. Demonstrate that the proposed billboard does not contain an audio messaging component and will not enhance any visual message with the use of audio. 5. Demonstrate that the Billboard is in harmony with or suitable for the surrounding area and would not do significant damage to the visual environment. In making this determination, the Special Permit Granting authority may consider among other factors, health, safety, general welfare of the public, the scenic beauty of the area, the physical environmental, cultural, historical or architectural characteristics of the location and area, the structure, height, size of the sign, the number of signs on the premise and in the area where the Billboard is to be located. Definition of Billboard to be added to Section 230-4.7. Signs and 230-1.5 Definitions, of the Mansfield Zoning By -Laws: Any outdoor general advertising sign, whether double-faced, back-to-back, or V-shaped, that does not exceed 672 square feet, per sign face and serves as a structure or device to advertise, direct or call attention to any business, article, substance, or service, or anything that Is painted, printed, pasted or affixed to any building, structure, wall, fence, pole, railing, natural object or structure of any kind on real property or upon the ground itself, and that advertises services, products or commodities that may or may not be available on the premises on which the billboard is located. Said Billboard shall not exceed 110 feet in height from established grade." MOTION FAILED: 121 IN FAVOR 120 OPPOSED (2/3 REQUIREMENT NOT MET)