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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSelect Board 02/03/2021t� Select Board Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021 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. Trowbridge was not present at the start of the meeting but arrived at 5:40PM. 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting- Pledge of Allegiance Chairman DelVecchio called the meeting to order at 5:3013M. 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. Chairman DelVecchio asked for a moment of silence for the Aptowitz family as Mr. Aptowitz lost his father-in-law. 5. Update from the Board of Health Chairman DelVecchio welcomed Antonia Blinn, Chair of the Board of Health and Health Agent Amy Donovan -Palmer for this agenda item. Ms. Blinn provided an update on the Board of Health and first noted how important Public Health has been over the course of the last year. She noted the amazing collaboration amongst the fire department, school department and school nurses during this pandemic. She explained the regulations that the Board of Health is responsible for and the items they were focused on. Ms. Palmer commented on how helpful the Board of Health has been in doing inspections and checking on things that come up on weekends when she is not around. Ms. Blinn also thanked the Police with their help in some of the enforcement of the COVID orders. The Select Board asked a few questions. Mr. Schoonveld stated that the Board should look into adding members or help to the Board of Health. Ms. Blinn stated that she would not want less than five members but was unsure of what the process would be as it is stated in the Charter that the Board of Health has five members. Ms. Blinn noted that the department could use more resources. Mr. Trowbridge commented that the experience of the Board of Health members is probably the most comprehensive of any prior Board that he has seen. He also noted that it was probably at the most perfect time to have this work experience on the Board of Health given the pandemic. He also agreed with Mr. Schoonveld on adding alternates to the Board of Health. Mr. Aptowitz recognized the amount of time the members are spending on their own time to help the Health Agent and kudos to them for their efforts. 4. Discussion of COVID Violations of Sake Steakhouse and Consideration of Enforcement Action Mr. Dumas stated that Sake Steakhouse was fined for two separate instances in the amounts of $3,700 and then $900 by the Board of Health for COVID violations. Sake had more people than allowed in their establishment at one time under the State's COVID orders for operating at 25% capacity. Mr. Dumas stated that there is an opportunity for the Select Board to take up this issue under the Governors orders because they issue the alcohol license. Sake was notified and if the Board would like to take any additional action they may. Mr. Aptowitz asked if Sake paid both violations and believes that the Board of Health did their due diligence and did not want to revoke their liquor license as that may put them out of business. Mr. Dumas answered that they had paid both fines. Mr. Schoonveld noted that they also have an entertainment and common vic license through the Select Board and the Board has the authority to shut down their business. Mr. Schoonveld stated that he wanted to ensure that the bar is being managed properly under COVID rules. Maggie from Sake was present on the webinar and explained how they are following COVID regulations now and apologized for the violations. Mr. Trowbridge suggested that the Board issue a written warning. The Board shared in agreement that a monetary fine or revoke of their licenses was not necessary,_, Motion: To issue a written warning for Sake Steakhouse for their alcohol, common vic and entertainment licenses. (Trowbridge/Schoonveld) _ Roll Call Vote: Select Board Meeting Minutes " ^C1 February 3, 2021 R1 ��1 Rhein — Yes Trowbridge — Yes Schoonveld — Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 2. Town Managers Report • Budget and State Aid Update • CIP Committee • Tax Title Properties • Miscellaneous Update Select Board Questions/Comments of Town Managers Report Mr. Dumas updated the Board on Fire Department promotions, Downtown Committee update and Norton Grove tax title properties. Mr. LaCasse then provided a budget and State Aid Update noting that the deficit is around $4.7 million at this point and the next Budget Subcommittee meeting is February 25th. Mr. LaCasse then provided an update on the CIP meeting that took place on January 27th and will be inviting department heads to further explain some of their requests. Mr. LaCasse then provided an update on Town Meeting noting that the warrant closes on March 111 which is a Charter requirement and that the Board consider reducing the quorum requirement and that a tentative date for Town Meeting is June 81h at the Xfinity Center. Mr. Dumas then updated the Board that 105 new parking spaces were added to the Downtown parking due to construction and reconfigurations. Mr. Dumas then stated that Conor McLaughlin of reLeaf just signed his contract with a contractor to begin his buildout and they are anticipating an 8-10 weeks of construction. He then updated the Board on the train station project and a conservation grant that the Conservation Agent, Katelyn Gonyer has applied for. Lastly, Mr. Dumas updated the Board on the snow and ice budget and stated that with the last storm the estimated budget is $4,800 in deficit. 6. Consideration of Cathy King to serve on Keep Mansfield Beautiful Ms. Cathy King was present and she introduced herself to the Select Board and why she was interested in serving on Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee and her education and background. She had a Masters Degree in sustainability and would like to help Keep Mansfield Beautiful in their efforts in Mansfield. Motion: To appoint Cathy King to serve on Keen Mansfield Beautiful for an unexpired term to expire on December 31, 2022. (Aptowitz/Trowbridge) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes Trowbridge — Yes Schoonveld—Yes Aptowitz—Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 3. Resident Questions and Comments There were no resident questions or comments. 7. Discussion and Consideration of SERSG Intermunicipal Agreement Mr. Dumas explained that SERSG is a buying group that consists of twenty-five municipalities and that Ms. Moira Rouse handles all the bids that would otherwise be handled by each municipality individually. Thisallows for better pricing for services and goods and offers a great benefit to the Town. Ms. Rouse, Regional Administrator of SERSG and Ms. Christina Collins, DPW Manager were also present for this agenda item. Mr. Schoonveld asked what the cost is to each municipality to belong to SERSG and she explained that this group was formed 25 years ago and was part of a different planning council. She explained that dues were originally around $3,500 and are now $4,100 and because she is a tenant here at Mansfield Town Hall it is in exchange for the dues. Ms. Rouse provided a cost savings analysis of heating oil and gasoline and the group pricing has saved the Town $5,800 on just those two-line items in 2020. Motion: I move that the Select Board vote to reauthorize and amend the Intermunicipal Agreement that created the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) so as to extend the term of that agreement for a period of twenty-five years from February 1, 2021, subject to any rights of termination or withdrawal, with all other terms of the original Select Board Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021 agreement remaining in place without change, and to authorize Kevin Dumas, Town Manager to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the purposes of this vote. (Aptowitz/Trowbridge) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes Trowbridge —Yes Schoonveld — Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 B. Resident Questions and Comments This was skipped as the first resident comments agenda item was just completed. 9. 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) Vote To Approve Meeting Minutes: • January 20, 2021 b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 21030T in the amount of $404,651.61 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 21030E in the amount of $41,515.28 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 21031T in the amount of $268,219.70 • School Vendor Warrant No. 210315 in the amount of $253,067.59 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 21031E in the amount of $65,701.10 c) Permits and Licenses: • Consideration of Special Events Application from the Mansfield Field of Honor • Consideration of Special Events Application for Charity Concert at 875 South Main Street • Consideration of 2021 Water Installers License for Peter DeGirolamo & Sons, Inc. • Consideration of 2021 Water Installers License for Brunelle Contracting LLC d) Proclamations Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Roll Call Vote: Rhein — Yes Trowbridge —Yes Schoonveld—Yes Aptowitz—Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 10. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 2103OPT in the amount of $371,281.54 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/ Town Medicaid Payroll 2103OPT in the amount of $371,281.54. (Aptowitz/Trowbridge ) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes Trowbridge —Yes Schoonveld — No Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 4:1 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 21030TV in the amount of $118,839.91 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 21030TV in the amount of $118,839.91. (Aptowitz/Trowbridge) Roll Call Vote: Rhein — Yes Trowbridge —Yes Schoonveld—Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 21031PT in the amount of $386,176.07 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 21031PT in the amount of $386,176.07. (Aptowitz/Trowbridge) Roll Call Vote: Select Board Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021 Rhein — Yes Trowbridge —Yes Schoonveld — No Aptowitz—Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 4:1 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 21031TV in the amount of $123,839.86 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 21031TV in the amount of $123,839.86, (Aptowitz/Trowbridge) Roll Call Vote: Rhein — Yes Trowbridge — Yes Schoonveld—Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 21031PS in the amount of $1,710,537.54 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 21031PS in the amount of $1,710,537.54. (Aptowitz/Trowbridge ) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes Trowbridge — Abstain Schoonveld — Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 4:0:1 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 21031SV in the amount of $549,097.91 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 21031SV in the amount of $549,097.91. (Aptowitz/Trowbridge) Roll Call Vote: Rhein — Yes Trowbridge — Yes Schoonveld—Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 11. Correspondence There were no correspondence items. 12. Select Board Member's Comments and Questions Mr. Rhein stated that for the next meeting to discuss the sign by-law and adding that item to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 13. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 14. AT 7PM Enter into Executive Session and Return to Open Session under Exemption No. 6, M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21- • To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. • Approval of Executive Session Minutes of December 11, 2019, January 8, 2020, January 22, 2020 and April 29, 2020 Motion: To enter into Executive Session and Not Return to Open Session at 7:OOPM under Exemption No. 6, M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and to approve Executive Session Minutes of December 11, 2019, January 8, 2020, January 22, 2020 and April 29, 2020. Roll Call Vote: Rhein — Yes Trowbridge —Yes Schoonveld — Yes Aptowitz—Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 r Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne Select Board Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021 41', Z/ Date