HomeMy WebLinkAboutSelect Board 11/06/2019Select Board Meeting Minutes
November 6, 2019
Present: Mr. Jess Aptowitz, Chairman; Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Vice -Chairman; Mr. Neil Rhein, Clerk; and Mr. Steve
Schoonveld. Mr. Kevin Dumas, Town Manager was also present. Mr. Frank DelVecchio participated remotely via
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1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting - Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Aptowitz called the meeting to order at 6:3013M. The Cub Scouts of Pack 71W9dN£in 9'eAlleggggf
Allegiance. Chairman Aptowitz then asked for everyone to remain standing and asked for a moment of silence for
Mr. Ron Stanovitch who asked away. He reminded everyone that the meeting was i' it d e and taped
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for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. He asked if there were any members of the audi'ehde to dinto which he
acknowledged that Donna Whitehead would be recording.
Mr. Aptowitz then acknowledged that Mr. DelVecchio was participating remotely via conference phone call.
2. Presentation by Pack 7 Mansfield Cub Scouts to the Select Board
Mr. Mark Deckett, Den Leader of Pack 7 was present and introduced the Boy Scouts. The Scouts then asked the
Board several questions and the Select Board answered.
3. Presentation by Veteran's Services —Quilts of Valor
Mr. Michael Raymond came forward and explained the Quilts of Valor program and then introduced Ms. Karen Ivas
of the Artful Hands Quilt Guild. Each of the following recipients were called up individually and presented with a
unique handmade quilt.
1. Theresa Verbic, In Memory of Douglas Verbic, US Navy, Seaman Recruit, 1974-77
2. James Adams, US Navy, Lt. CDR, 1975-84
3. Roger Holmes, USMC, SGT, Vietnam Era, 1969-70
4. Thomas Borroni, USMC, Lance Corporal, 5th Marine Div, 5th Recon Bn RLT 26, Vietnam War, 1964-68
5. William Ferretti, USCG, U.S.C.G., BMC/E7, 1995-2016, Global War on Terror
6. James St. Don, Navy, U.S. Navy, Fireman/E3, Cuba Expeditionary, 1960-64 and VFW Post 3264 Commander
7. Stuart Golde, USAF, U.S. Navy, LT/03, NFO, 1968-72, Vietnam Era also a volunteer in the Veterans Office
8. Lou Giovino, Army, U.S. Army, SP5/E-5, 1961-64, also the Graves Registration Officer for 17 years since 2002,
worked with Veterans Agents Gerald Sherma, John Hogan, Heath Hobson and now Mike Raymond
9. Ruth Mathews, US Navy, WWII, HM3/Nurse, 1944-52, rec'd the WWII Victory Medal, the 2019 Veterans Day
parade Marshal and turning 100 years old in two weeks on Nov. 26th
4. Consideration of One Day License for MMAS at 888 South Main Street for November 29tn and November 30th,
2019
Chairman Aptowitz passed over this item because no one was present from MMAS. At 7:33PM Mr. Butler was
present to ask for the Board's consideration. He noted that they have a license at the North Main Street location but
there is a small event on November 29tn and 30tn that they would like to serve beer and wine at.
Motion: To approve the one day license for MMAS at 888 South Main Street for November 29tn and November 301n
(Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0
S. Discussion and Consideration of Applicants to Serve on the Finance Committee
Mr. Jack Cooney and Mr. Michael Smith were both present and came forward. Mr. Cooney introduced himself and
explained why he wanted to be on the Finance Committee. Mr. Smith followed and introduced himself. The Board
asked a few questions of each candidate and thanked them for volunteering.
Motion: To nominate Jack Cooney for a position on the Finance Committee to an unexpired term to expire on
December 31, 2021. (Trowbridge)
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Motion: To nominate Michael Smith for a position on the Finance Committee to an unexpired term to expire on
December 31, 2021. (Schoonveld)
Chairman Aptowitz called for roll votes asking each member to vote for Mr. Cooney or Mr. Smith.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. DelVecchio- Mr. Cooney Mr. Schoonveld- Mr. Cooney
Mr. Trowbridge- Mr. Cooney Chairman Aptowitz- Mr. Cooney
Mr. Rhein- Mr. Cooney
6. Vote to Approve Revised Town Manager Contract
Chairman Aptowitz stated that changes were made to the Town Manager's contract. His salary was adjusted to
$186,000 effective October 18, 2019 and then on July 15t it will increase to $207,000. There was also a clause added
that if he is to leave during the contract dates, he is to give a one year notice. Mr. Schoonveld noted that the process
and timing was before the annual review time and had hoped to have more time to do a competitive salary review
and he would like to introduce a 360 review of the Town Manager, but agreed that he was happy with his
performance, but would be voting no based on the timing. Mr. Rhein had no comments. Chairman Aptowitz stated
that he was extremely pleased with Mr. Dumas's performance and he hears nothing but good things from the
community on his performance. Mr. Trowbridge stated that in a very short time Mr. Dumas has moved things along
very quickly. Mr. DelVecchio apologized for not being present, but wanted to call in and show respect to the Town
Manager and the residents to make this vote. He thought the Board was offering a competitive market based
contract to the Town Manager.
Motion: To approve the revised Town Manager Contract. (Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 4:1
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. DelVecchio—Yes Mr. Schoonveld - No
Mr. Trowbridge — Yes Chairman Aptowitz —Yes
Mr. Rhein —Yes
Mr. DelVecchio left the meeting at 7:29PM.
7. Discussion of North Main Street Fire Station and West Street Police Station Use
Mr. Dumas stated that the West Street Police Station discussions would begin in spring of 2020. He noted that the
North Main Street Fire Station disposition passed Town Meeting vote and will be working with the Board and public
on developing the RFP.
8. SEMRECC Update from Town Manager
Mr. Dumas stated that SEMRECC will be meeting November 13th or November 18th and will have an update at the
November 20th Select Board meeting.
9. Resident Questions and Comments
There were no questions or comments.
10. Review and Approve Consent Agenda
All items on the Consent Agenda may be adopted with a single motion. Any member of the Select Board may
request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration in which case that item
will be voted on separately from the remainder of the Consent Agenda. All licenses have been routed through
Town Hall Departments and any conditions have been noted below.
a) Approval of Select Board Meeting Minutes for:
• October 2, 2019
• October 16, 2019
• October 23, 2019
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b) Vote To Approve Warrants:
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Town Vendor Warrant No. 20017T in the amount of $453,727.14
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Electric Vendor Warrant No. 20017E in the amount of $42,551.37
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Town Vendor Warrant No. 20018T in the amount of $255,840.94
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Electric Vendor Warrant No. 20018E in the amount of $31,718.79
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School Vendor Warrant No. 20018S in the amount of $580,427.66
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Town Vendor Warrant No. 20019T in the amount of $122,005.64
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Electric Vendor Warrant No. 20019E in the amount of $81,599.74
c) Permits
and License
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Consideration of 2020 Annual Malt/Wine Retail License for Kanku, Inc. dba The Store located at
213 South Main Street
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Consideration of 2020 Class II Auto Dealer License for Mansfield Motors located at 427 North Main
Street
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Consideration of 2020 Class II Auto Dealer License for located at 427 North Main Street
•
Consideration of 2020 Common Victualler License for SPCAP, Inc. dba Honey Dew Donuts located
at 99 Copeland Drive
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Consideration of 2020 Common Victualler License and Entertainment for Decs Donuts dba Dunkin'
Donuts located at 321 School Street
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Consideration of 2020 Common Victualler License and Entertainment for Decs Donuts dba Dunkin'
Donuts located at 905 South Main Street
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Consideration of 2020 Common Victualler License and Entertainment for Decs Donuts dba Dunkin'
Donuts located at 4 South Main Street
•
Consideration of 2020 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Mansfield Donuts dba
Dunkin' Donuts located at 45 Chauncy Street
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Consideration of Veteran's Day Parade on November 11, 2019
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Consideration of 2020 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Wendy's located at 64
Copeland Drive
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Consideration of 2020 Class II Auto Dealer License for Times Past Automobiles Inc. located at 85
Copeland Drive
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Consideration of 2020 Lodging House License for Fulton Place Lodging located at 17 Fulton Place
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Consideration of 2020 Common Victualler License for Hangar 12 located at 265 Fruit Street
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Consideration of 2020 Common Victualler License for Chipotle located at 287 School Street
d) Proclamations
Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0
11. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants:
• Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20017PT in the amount of $391,011.41
Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20017PT in the amount of $391,011.41.
(Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 3-0-1 (Aptowitz Abstained)
• Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20017TV in the amount of $121,807.53
Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20017TV in the amount of $121,807.53.
(Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0
• Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20018PT in the amount of $381,651.94.
Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20018PT in the amount of $381,651.94.
(Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 3-0-1 (Aptowitz Abstained)
• Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20018TV in the amount of $123,613.33
Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20018TV in the amount of $123,613.33.
(Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0
• School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 20018PS in the amount of $1,725,998.61
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Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 20018PS in the amount of $1,725,998.61.
(Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes: 3-0-1 (Trowbridge Abstained)
• School Deductions Vendor Payroll 20018SV in the amount of $555,102.02
Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 20018SV in the amount of $555,102.02.
(Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0
• Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20019PT in the amount of $382,773.40
Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20019PT in the amount of $382,773.40.
(Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 3-0-1 (Aptowitz Abstained)
• Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20019TV in the amount of $119,274.13
Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20019TV in the amount of $119,274.13.
(Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0
12. Correspondence
• Notification of Changes from Xfinity for Starz/Encoure and Epix Programming
• Letter from Town of Needham
• Email from Ms. Marilyn Lewis
• Letter from Bristol County Agricultural High School
Mr. Rhein read the full letter from the Town of Needham and Mr. Trowbridge asked for the Planning Board to
provide their opinion. Mr. Rhein then read a summary of the rest of the correspondence items.
13. Town Manager's Report
Mr. Dumas updated that Board on several items including the repaving of the Route 140 project, interviews for the
Assistant COA Director position are scheduled, economic development meetings and progress, and lastly he updated
the public on the removal of the light poles in Downtown so they can be refurbished, they have not been stolen.
14. Select Board Member's Questions and Comments
Mr. Rhein stated that he went to the open house at the Mansfield Bio Incubator and it was great to see all the
progress. He also noted that the deadline for community service awards has been extended and nominations are
due November 29`h. He then stated that the Trash and Recycling Task Force has met twice and at the next meeting
they will establish goals. He then provided a recycling tip of the week that plastic bottles are recyclable and need to
be empty and the cap is not recyclable by itself, it needs to be attached to the bottle.
Mr. Schoonveld reviewed the November and December meeting dates. He then asked if Mr. Stanbrook is working on
the tax bill FAQ and Mr. Dumas answered that it was being worked on. He received comments that the operating
debt is going up and would like to know how that is impacting the operating budget going forward. He then asked if
there is a draft of the Masterplan initial report. Mr. Dumas said he would check on that.
Mr. Trowbridge wished his wife a Happy Birthday and Chairman Aptowitz had no comments in honor of her birthday.
15. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting
There were no items.
16. Adjourn
Motion: To adjourn the November 6, 2019 meeting at 7:57PM. (Schoonveld/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0
Signat ire
Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne
Date
Select Board Meeting Minutes
November 6, 2019