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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSelect Board 05/05/2021Select Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Present: The members of the Select Board all participated remotely via usin gtk DelVecchio, Chairman; Mr. Neil Rhein, Vice -Chair; Mr. Jess Aptowitz, Clerk; Mr. Steve S6h�6`6hV 1d r. c I Trowbridge. Mr. Kevin Dumas, Town Manager and Mr. Barry LaCasse, Assistant Town Ma1RFerfirwgce)kirgftgiaiso participated using GoToWebinar. MANVIELD 1. Call to Order Select Board Meeting -Pledge of Allegiance MAj S<",CHUSFTT� 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. 2. Town Manager's Report ➢ Budget/CIP Update ➢ DPW Schedule ➢ Grants ➢ Norton Grove Tax Title Properties ➢ Miscellaneous Items Select Board Questions and Comments on Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas began his update stating that the COVID numbers are low at 19 cases which is following state trends. He urged members of the public to get the vaccine. He stated that he is waiting for guidance on how to use the American Rescue Plan funds. Mr. LaCasse then provided an update from the Budget Sub -Committee meeting on April 29th and he stated that at that meeting there were votes of support from the Select Board, Budget Sub, and Finance Committee. He then stated that he is waiting for the vote of the School Committee as they did not have a quorum to vote. Mr. Dumas then stated that for the 5th year in a row the Electric Department received an award for exceptional electric service from the American Public Power Association. He continued his update stating that he is waiting for insurance quotes from FB Insure and MIIA. He then updated the Board on the Norton Grove tax title properties auction for May 19th noting that registration begins at 6:30pm at the High School. Mr. Dumas then announced that Tracey Whalen is working in the Town Manager's office and that he will be working with HR on a permanent reorganization. Mr. Dumas then stated that the swearing in ceremony for police and fire will be at the Public Safety Complex at 4pm on June 2nd. Mr. Dumas then noted some recent business meetings that he has had including Mansfield Farm Fresh Market. He then updated the Board on the Paine School property and the Xfinity Center. Mr. Rhein asked about the DPW schedule and Mr. Dumas responded that he didn't have an update this week. Mr. Rhein then asked about the Xfinity Center having concerts and if they could have full capacity. Mr. Dumas responded that they do need to be at full capacity in order to open at a profitable level. Mr. Schoonveld asked the senior tax work program and noted a lot of the seniors didn't work due to COVID, but hopes they come back to work and asked if the Town was at the max that the State allows. Mr. Dumas responded that it is at the local level that determines the amount and he will check in with the COA Director to see if the program is being used to capacity. Mr. Schoonveld then noted that he compared current salary information to historical data and it appeared that some have not received increases in a few years. Mr. Dumas responded that it was not the case and that they could review the information together. Mr. Schoonveld then asked if the properties being auctioned were just the Norton Grove ones or if there were others. Mr. Dumas responded that it was only Norton Grove. Lastly, Mr. Schoonveld asked if SMHG funds were still being used in the budget or if that had changed and Mr. Dumas responded that it is being used and noted that for clarification seventy percent of the funds were the Towns. Select Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Mr. Trowbridge asked if all of the properties at the Norton Grove are being sold and Mr. Dumas answered that there are three other parcels that are not included due to information needed from the land court. Mr. Trowbridge then asked that a number was anticipated of about a million dollars from the sale, but wanted to clarify that the Town was not expecting that total because there are other parcels that make up that area that are not being sold. Mr. Dumas responded that yes with the three removed it reduces the total expected. Mr. Trowbridge then asked if the Town has lost money by waiting to sell properties and Mr. Dumas stated that lot sale prices have only gone up over the past few years. 3. Resident Questions and Comments Mr. Peter Wiggins was present virtually and stated that he difficult time getting a GATRA bus and hopes that the shuttle bus will be restored. 4. Discussion and Consideration of 2021 Commercial Parking Lot Licenses for Rumford, LLC located at 875 South Main Street and Fee Waiver Mr. Bill Clemmey was present on the webinar and explained that he has three commercial parking lot licenses and due to the pandemic has lost a lot of revenue. He asked the Board to consider waiving the fee for his three licenses at this time. Mr. DelVecchio asked if the Board could waive the license fee for a business and Mr. Dumas responded that they could. it was also noted that MMAS was granted a fee waiver for their commercial parking lot license. Mr. Trowbridge commented that all the licenses applying should receive a fee waiver. Motion: To approve the 2021 Commercial Parking Lot Licenses for Rumford, LLC located at 875 South Main Street and waive the $200 license fee. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes Trowbridge — Yes Passes 5:0 Schoonveld — Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes 5. Discussion and Consideration of 2021 Commercial Parking Lot Licenses for Foundry LLC located at One Foundry Street and Fee Waiver Motion: To approve the 2021 Commercial Parking Lot License for Foundry LLC located at One Foundry Street and waive the $200 license fee. (Aptowitz/Trowbridge) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes Trowbridge — Yes Passes 5:0 Schoonveld — Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes 6. Discussion and Consideration of 2021 Commercial Parking Lot Licenses for Foundry LLC located at 214 North Main Street and Fee Waiver Motion: To approve 2021 Commercial Parking Lot License for Foundry LLC located at 214 North Main Street and waive the $200 license fee. (Aptowitz/Trowbridge) Roll Call Vote: Rhein — Yes Trowbridge —Yes Schoonveld — Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 7. Discussion and Consideration of 2021 Commercial Parking Lot Licenses for Mansfield Parking LLC located at 75 Chauncy Street Motion: To approve the 2021 Commercial Parking Lot License for Mansfield Parking LLC located at 75 Chauncy Street and waive the $200 license fee. (Aptowitz/Trowbridge) Roil Call Vote: Rhein — Yes Trowbridge — Yes Schoonveld—Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 8. Discussion and Consideration to Waive Permit Fee of $200 for Mansfield Youth Baseball Select Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Motion: To waive the permit fee of $200 for Mansfield Youth Baseball. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes Trowbridge —Yes Schoonveld—Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 9. Consideration to Reappoint Mr. Michael Mayer Sr. as Constable Mr. Schoonveld asked if this was a new applicant or reappointment and Mr. Aptowitz stated it was a reappointment. Motion: To reappoint Mr. Michael Mayer Sr. to serve as Constable for a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2023. (Aptowitz/Trowbridge) Roll Call Vote: Rhein — Yes Trowbridge —Yes Schoonveld—Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 10.Ongoing Discussion of 50 West Street Property Mr. Dumas did not have an update on this item. 11. Resident Questions and Comments There were no resident questions or comments. 12. 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: • April 7, 2021 • April 14, 2021 b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 21043T in the amount of $139,540.62 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 21043E in the amount of $339,896.43 • School Vendor Warrant No. 210435 in the amount of $738,093.00 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 21044T in the amount of $483,104.66 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 21044E in the amount of $30,627.63 c) Permits and Licenses: • Consideration of Banner Application for Scouts BSA Troop 51 for May 17, 2021-May 31, 2021 • Consideration of Event Application for Farmers Market at Town Hall Parking Lot, on Saturdays from July 15th to September 25th • Consideration of 2021 Drainlayer's License for J Harding Co, Inc. Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes Trowbridge — Yes Schoonveld—Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 13. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 21043PT in the amount of $388,363.37. Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 21043PT in the amount of $388,363.37. (Aptowitz/Trowbridge) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes Trowbridge — Yes Schoonveld — Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Select Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 21043TV in the amount of $130,119.23 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 21043TV in the amount of $130,119.23. (Aptowitz/Trowbridge) Roll Call Vote: Rhein — Yes Trowbridge — Yes Schoonveld — Yes Aptowitz—Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 21043PS in the amount of $1,675,616.89 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 21043PS in the amount of $1,675,616.89. (Aptowitz/Trowb ridge) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes Trowbridge —Abstain Schoonveld — Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 4:0:1 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 21043SV in the amount of $369,666.12 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 21043SV in the amount of $369,666.12. (Aptowitz/Trowbridge) Roll Call Vote: Rhein — Yes Trowbridge — Yes Schoonveld — Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 21044PT in the amount of $400,762.78 Motion: To approve Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 21044PT in the amount of $400,762.78. (Aptowitz/Trowbridge) Roll Call Vote: Rhein — Yes Trowbridge — Yes Schoonveld—Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 21044TV in the amount of $132,731.45 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 21044TV in the amount of $132,731.45. (Aptowitz/Trowbridge) Roll Call Vote: Rhein — Yes Trowbridge —Yes Passes 5:0 14.Correspondence Schoonveld —Yes Aptowitz —Yes DelVecchio - Yes • Letter from TEC Associates providing information on the Massachusetts Coastal Railroad 2021 Vegetation Control Program with is scheduled in the rights -of -way June 10th to June 30th and brush application July 23rd to July 30th. Mr. Trowbridge noted that this was before the Conservation Commission last week so this is just a notification. 15. Select Board Member's Comments and Questions Mr. Aptowitz stated that this was the last meeting before the election. He thanked Mr. DelVecchio for serving as Chair and he thanked the public safety department for their help two weeks ago when he needed their services. Mr. Schoonveld commented that he was happy to see Mr. Aptowitz back and that everything is okay. Mr. Schoonveld asked what the schedule was for the Board for the month of May. Mr. Dumas responded that the warrant review would be May 19th and at that meeting the Board would take votes to support or not support warrant articles. After the Select Board meeting their will be a virtual Town Meeting review at 7pm for any residents that want to attend to get an overview of all the articles to be voted at Town Meeting. He then stated that Town Meeting is May 24th at the Xfinity Center. Mr. Schoonveld then stated he had a resident asked about having electric charging stations at the parking lot behind Jimmy's Pub and wanted to pass this along to Mr. Rhein and Mr. Dumas as part of the Downtown Committee. Mr. Dumas stated that it has been mentioned by the Electric Department and he will have a further discussion. Mr. Schoonveld then stated that there is a debate and there has not been one for seven years. Select Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Mr. Rhein asked encouraged everyone to go out and vote. Mr. Rhein stated that there were some water problems last weekend with discoloration to the water. He said the communication to the residents could have been better and there should be more proactive communication. Mr. Rhein asked about meeting in person and Mr. Dumas responded that there is a test of the new hybrid meeting model, he noted that it failed last time so they are testing it again next week to ensure that the virtual feed can continue to be broadcast along with the in -person component. Mr. Rhein then stated that Keep Mansfield Beautiful has a grant opportunity to purchase cigarette trash bins and if these bins were donated to the Town and wanted to know if the DPW department would be able to empty them and he noted that donation bins near National Lumber are becoming a dumping ground. Mr. Rhein then stated that it has been a pleasure to serve on this Board and hopes that he will be able to continue to serve. Chairman DelVecchio thanked Mr. Aptowitz for his kind words. He also encouraged everyone to vote next Tuesday. He stated that he is proud of his legacy as Chairman. Mr. Trowbridge stated that he did not have any questions or comments. 16. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 17. Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting of May 5, 2021 at 6:45PM. (Trowbridge/Aptowitz) Roll Call Vote: Rhein —Yes Trowbridge — Yes Schoonveld—Yes Aptowitz — Yes DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 Signature Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne Select Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 �, v CJ Date