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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSelect Board 11/18/2020Select Board Meeting Minutes November 18, 2020 (� /✓ Present: The members of the Select Board all participated remotely via using GoToWebinar: Mr. Frank DelVecchio, Chairman; Mr. Neil Rhein, Vice -Chair; Mr. Jess Aptowitz, Clerk; and Mr. Steve Schoonveld. Mr. Kevin Dumas, Town Manager and Mr. Barry LaCasse; Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director also participated using the GoToWebinar Mr. Michael Trowbridge was not present. 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting -Pledge of Allegiance Chairman DelVecchio called the meeting to order at S:OOPM. He then asked those present to state the Pledge of Allegiance. He reminded everyone that the meeting was being broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. Chairman DelVecchio read a statement and provided an email address and phone number to those watching directing residents to send their questions in, and they would receive a response within twenty-four hours. 2. Town Managers Report • Budget and CIP • SEMRECC • Penta Communications > • Nelson Nygaard n • Budget Subcommittee C-, • DPW Construction _ o if i • Miscellaneous Update Mr. Dumas began his Town Manager report stating that everyone must continue to wear maaks and n mindful of all the COVID precautions. Chief Justin Desrosiers and Health Agent Amy Donovan Palmer wer8 present on the webinar for this agenda item. Chief Desrosiers stated that the Fire Department has established afp'art rship with a lab in Cambridge and will offer testing to employees, which makes it easier and more efficient for employees than if they had to find a testing site on their own. The Chief then provided COVID data to the Board, noting that many individuals are experiencing milder symptoms with COVID and do not realize they have it and are spreading it to members of their household. Chief Desrosiers also explained contact tracing and the importance of making sure the testing site has the correct phone number. He stated it was also important to check voicemails to ensure that you do not miss a phone call from the unidentified number that may be calling as part of contact tracing. Health Agent Amy Palmer added to what the Chief said about contact tracing and the guidelines the state is using for close contacts allowing individuals to leave quarantine after a negative test after 10 days. Mr. Dumas then asked Mr. LaCasse to provide a budget and CIP update. Mr. LaCasse stated that department heads have placed their requests into Munis and he has met in person with most department heads and will be ready for a preliminary budget on January 1st to meet the Charter requirement. Mr. Dumas stated that DPW is still working to finish up construction projects throughout Town. The towns of Norton and Easton will be transitioning to SEMRECC the first two weeks in December and the ribbon cutting ceremony has been postponed. Mr. Dumas then updated the Board on the Nelson Nygaard parking study stating that the final edits were made and is available online and notices are being mailed for the workshop that will take place on November 30th. Mr. Dumas stated that he will be scheduling a Budget Subcommittee meeting for December. 3. Resident Questions and Comments Mr. Peter Wiggins was on the webinar and stated that the GATRA bus is running much better from Norton to Foxboro. There were no other resident questions or comments. 4. In Accordance With Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40, Section 56, The Select Board Will Hold A Public Hearing For The Purpose To Adopt The Percentages Of The Local Tax Levy To Be Borne By Each Class Of Real And Personal Property For Fiscal Year 2021 at S:OOPM Select Board Meeting Minutes November 18, 2020 Motion: To open the public hearing. (Schoonveld/Rhein) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes, DelVecchio — Yes, Schoonveld—Yes, Aptowitz — Yes Passes 4:0 Mr. Dan Brogie was present for this agenda item. He provided the average tax bill for three different style homes and how the average tax bill has changed since 2016. Mr. Schoonveld asked Mr. Brogie a few questions on the information provided. Chairman DelVecchio asked if any members of the public had any questions. There was no response on the webinar or phone lines from members of the public. Motion: To close the public hearing. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes, DelVecchio—Yes, Schoonveld—Yes, Aptowitz—Yes Passes 4:0 Motion: To set the split to 1.35. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Chairman DelVecchio opened it up for discussion. Mr. Aptowitz stated that he looked at the analysis and would like to go higher, but stated that he was being realistic. He stated the commercial property values have gone down but this is a fair number that spreads the burden out evenly amongst businesses and residential homes. Mr. Schoonveld stated that he agreed with Mr. Aptowitz and this is in line with the Boards philosophy. He stated that there is a lot more data for the residential side, but there needs to be policies in place so that the split does not get to 1.5. Mr. Rhein stated that he was thinking the split should be 1.34. Mr. DelVecchio thought it should be lower at 1.32 or 1.33. Motion: To amend the previous motion. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes, DelVecchio — Yes, Schoonveld—Yes, Aptowitz — No Passes 3:1 Motion: To set the split at 1.34. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes, DelVecchio — Yes, Schoonveld—Yes, Aptowitz — No Passes 3:1 Mr. Aptowitz commented that he was voting no because he wanted the split to be higher not that he wanted it lower. Mr. Schoonveld also stated that he wanted the press to have a full understanding and for them to use an appropriate context in their reporting of this information. S. Consideration of 2020 and 2021 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Intrepid Management LLC. DBA Jersey Mike's Subs Mr. Randy Scott was present on the webinar and stated that he was opening a Jersey Mike's Subs in Mansfield. He stated they were planning to open in December. Mr. Aptowitz asked where on School Street this was going to be located and Mr. Scott answered that it was in the plaza with Dunkin Donuts. Mr. Scott further explained that his company is planning to have a Grand Opening Fundraiser with the food pantry. He stated that as a franchaise we wanted to be involved in the community. He owns three locations in Rhode Island and one other in Massachusetts. Motion: To approve the 2020 and 2021 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Intrepid Management LLC. DBA Jersey Mike's Subs pending routing through Town Hall Departments. Roll Call Vote: Rhein — Yes, DelVecchio — Yes, Passes 4:0 Select Board Meeting Minutes November 18, 2020 Schoonveld — Yes, Aptowitz—Yes 6. Review Complaint of Dangerous Dog Complaint and Consider Establishing Date for a Public Hearing on the Complaint Motion: To set a public hearing date for December 16, 2020 at 613M. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Mr. Aptowitz asked why the Board would go through with a public hearing when there was an email stating the dog has been moved from the home. Mr. Dumas asked Ms. Champagne to read the email from Town Counsel stating that the email from Mr. Hyre owner of the dog stated that the ownership of the dog was transferred, but does not confirm the address so it may still be in Mansfield. Town Counsel also explained that the date of the complaint was given while the dog was still in Mansfield. Mr. Dumas provided some clarification and Mr. Schoonveld agreed that it was the Board's responsibility to review the information and proceed with a public hearing. Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes, DelVecchio — Yes, Schoonveld — Yes, Aptowitz — Yes Passes 4:0 The Chair asked that they skip to the agenda number 11 the payroll warrants and consent agenda because Mr. Rhein would be leaving the meeting at 6:30PM. 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: • November 4, 2020 • November 7, 2020 b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 21019T in the amount of $1,200,179.80 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 21019E in the amount of $26,643.29 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 210195 in the amount of $529,471.90 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 21020T in the amount of $415,899.69 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 21020E in the amount of $1,454,426.63 c) Permits and Licenses: • Considerations of Fee Waiver for Richard Bros. Electric for the Boy Scout Troop 51 Annual Christmas Tree Lot • Consideration of 2021 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Qdoba • Consideration of 2021 Common Victualler and Fee Waiver for the Mansfield Council on Aging • Consideration of 2021 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Deco's Italian Cuisine • Consideration of 2021 Common Victualler License for SPCAP, Inc. dba Honey Dew Donuts • Consideration of 2021 Common Victualler License for Rami Inc. dba NY Pizza • Consideration of 2021 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for K. D. Enterprises Inc. dba Stefano's Pizza • Consideration of 2021 Common Victualler License for White's Bakery • Consideration of 2021 Lodging House License for Joseph Dwyer Trustee — Fulton Place Lodging • Consideration of 2021 Wines and Malt Restaurant Annual License and Common License for Cafe On the Common Inc. • Consideration of 2021 Wines and Malt Package Store Annual License for Divya Akhand Jyoit Corp dba Family Food Mart Select Board Meeting Minutes November 18, 2020 • Consideration of 2021 All Alcohol Restaurant Annual License, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Fresh Catch Seafood • Consideration of 2021 All Alcohol Restaurant Annual License, Common Victualler, Automatic Amusement and Entertainment License for Spiezio Enterprises Inc. dba Genos Restaurant and Lounge • Consideration of 2021 All Alcohol Restaurant Annual License, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for LR Kyoto Inc. dba Kyoto Japanese Steak House • Consideration of 2021 All Alcohol Restaurant Annual License, Common Victualler, Early Sunday Alcohol Sales and Entertainment License for RARE Hospitality International Inc. dba Longhorn Steakhouse • Consideration of 2021 All Alcohol Package Store Annual License for RNR Liquors Corporation dba Route 106 Wines & Spirits • Consideration of 2021 Wines and Malt Package Store Annual License for Kanku, Inc. dba The Store • Consideration of 2021 Wines and Malt Package Store Annual License for Vasudev Corporation dba Town News • Consideration of 2021 All Alcohol Package Store Annual License for Adhya Corp dba West Mansfield Variety • Consideration of 2021 All Alcohol Package Store Annual License for GT Retail Inc. dba Wines and More Mansfield Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Roll Call Vote: Rhein — Yes, DelVecchio — Yes, Schoonveld—Yes, Aptowitz—Yes Passes 4:0 11. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 21019TV in the amount of $236,538.09 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 21019TV in the amount of $236,538.09. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes, DelVecchio — Yes, Passes 4:0 Schoonveld—Yes, Aptowitz—Yes • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 21020TV in the amount of $132,687.14 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 21020TV in the amount of $132,687.14 (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes, DelVecchio — Yes, Passes 4:0 Schoonveld — Yes, Aptowitz — Yes • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 21019PS in the amount of $1,701,949.98 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 21019PS in the amount of $1,701,949.98. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld ) Roll Call Vote: Rhein — Yes, DelVecchio — Yes, Schoonveld — Yes, Aptowitz — Yes Passes 4:0 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 21019SV in the amount of $545,659.92 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 21019SV in the amount of $545,659.92. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld ) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes, DelVecchio — Yes, 4:0 Select Board Meeting Minutes November 18, 2020 Schoonveld—Yes, Aptowitz — Yes Mr. Aptowitz recused himself from the following two votes and left the webinar at 6:19PM. • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 21019PT in the amount of $661,774.17 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 21019PT in the amount of $661,774.17. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes, DelVecchio—Yes, Schoonveld — No, Passes: 2:1 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 21020PT in the amount of $420,803.61 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 21020PT in the amount of $420,803.61 (Rhein/Schoonveld) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes, DelVecchio—Yes, Schoonveld — No, Passes: 2:1 Mr. Aptowitz rejoined the webinar at 6:21PM. 8. Discussion and Consideration of Amended Assistant Town Accountant Job Description Mr. Dumas stated that the job description was revised based on recommendations from Matt Violette, Town Accountant. Mr. Dumas stated the additional items that were added to the job description and read the reasons why Mr. Violette had recommended the changes. Mr. Aptowitz asked this was being done and Mr. Dumas answered there is an expected vacancy in the department and it will be posted in the next couple weeks. Mr. Schoonveld asked if job descriptions are being changed to fit the candidates versus posting the job to find the right person. Mr. Dumas answered that it was being updated to find the right person to fit the needs of the department like the one done recently for the Assistant Treasurer/Collector position. Mr. Schoonveld asked how do we test candidates to know they have the knowledge and skills and Mr. Dumas responded that when you are in the interview it becomes very clear when the candidate is unfamiliar with the municipal government accounting terminology. Motion: To approve the amended Assistant Town Account Job Description as presented. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes, DelVecchio—Yes, Schoonveld—Yes, Aptowitz — Yes Passes 4:0 Mr. Rhein left the meeting at 6:27PM 12. Correspondence • Letter from Massachusetts State Lottery Commission • Letter from Xfinity Mr. Aptowitz read a summary of the above correspondence items. 9. Discussion and Consideration of FY21 Goals and Objectives Chairman DelVecchio stated that the Board would get to this at a meeting in the future. 7. Discussion of Trash and Recycling Committee Memo Mr. Schoonveld began the discussion stating that the memo was drafted by the Trash and Recycling Committee. It is the committee's recommendation to have the Mansfield Green open Sundays instead of the Tuesdays. This change would go into effect for January 2, 2021. This would be just a change to the day and the hours would not change and thus there is no additional expense to make this happen. He stated that this should increase the usage of the park and reduces the tonnage that goes into trash. Mr. Dumas stated this should not require approval from the Select Board but having the Board's support would be helpful. Chairman DelVecchio agrees that it would be nice to have it open on Sunday if staff can be found. Mr. Schoonveld stated the second recommendation was to move stickers from the rear driver's side window to the front windshield because it hard for the attendants to see it when a car has tinted Select Board Meeting Minutes November 18, 2020 windows. Thirdly, residents who do not affix the sticker should not be allowed entry to the Green. Mr. Dumas stated he did not have any issue with these items and is on the Committee along with Lee Azinheira and Mark Cook. 11. Select Board Member's Comments and Questions Mr. Schoonveld asked what is the plan for the reuse of the former police station on West Street. Mr. Dumas answered that they are working on a comprehensive plan and have in January and wished everyone a good Thanksgiving and to be safe. Mr. Aptowitz wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and for everyone to be safe. Chairman DelVecchio asked about scheduling the Budget Subcommittee meeting for December and Mr. Dumas stated that he will begin working on that and find a time that will work for the majority of the members. Chairman DelVecchio then wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 12. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no additional items. 13. Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting of November 18, 2020 at 6:4313M. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Roll Call Vote: DelVecchio —Yes, Passes 3:0 S' tur Schoonveld —Yes, Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne Select Board Meeting Minutes November 18, 2020 Aptowitz —Yes Dat