HomeMy WebLinkAboutATM Certifications 11/04/2021Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article l: 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 24, 2021 Annual Town Meeting
for several Municipal Town departments for Fiscal Year 2022; or take any action in relation
thereto.
SPONSOR: Select Board
Explanation: At the time the appropriations were voted at the May 24, 2021 Annual Town
Meeting, many assumptions needed to be made in order to balance the various budgets. This
article (if approved) would allow the Town to now further amend, increase, decrease, or otherwise
adjust these appropriations based upon new information not previously known.
ARTICLE 1-MOTION 1 VOTE:
Moved that the sum of Seventy-nine Thousand, Two Hundred Sixty-nine Dollars ($79,269.00) be
hereby appropriated from the FY2022 Tax Levy and other General Revenues from the Town to
increase the appropriations voted in Article 1 of the May 24, 2021 Annual Town Meeting for
several Municipal Town departments for Fiscal Year 2022 as shown below which Fiscal Year
begins July 1, 2021 and ends June 30, 2022:
Appropriation
Department
Budget Item
Amount
General Government
Regional Vocational School
S.E. Regional
$79,269.00
School Dist.
Assessment
Totals
$79,269.00
PASSED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
�Ma 'anne . Staples, ns field Town Clerk
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email.- )vistaples@maiijfieldma.com
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Rom, Mansfield, Massachusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., 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 24, 2021 Annual Town Meeting
for several Municipal Town departments for Fiscal Year 2022; or take any action in relation
thereto.
SPONSOR: Select Board
Explanation: At the time the appropriations were voted at the May 24, 2021 Annual Town
Meeting, many assumptions needed to be made in order to balance the various budgets. This
article (if approved) would allow the Town to now further amend, increase, decrease, or otherwise
adjust these appropriations based upon new information not previously known.
ARTICLE 1-MOTION 2 VOTE:
Moved that the sum of Forty-five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00) be hereby appropriated from
Water Enterprise Retained Earnings to increase the appropriations voted in Article 6 Motion 1 at
the May 24, 2021 Annual Town Meeting for Fiscal Year 2022 as shown below, which Fiscal Year
begins July 1, 2021 and ends June 30, 2022:
Appropriation
Department
Amount
Engineering/Architectural
Services
Water Enterprise
$45,000.00
PASSED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
M ia�EStaples,ansfield Town Clerk
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Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Toavn Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., 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 24, 2021 Annual Town Meeting
for several Municipal Town departments for Fiscal Year 2022; or take any action in relation
thereto.
SPONSOR: Select Board
Explanation: At the time the appropriations were voted at the May 24, 2021 Annual Town
Meeting, many assumptions needed to be made in order to balance the various budgets. This
article (ifapproved) would allow the Town to now further amend, increase, decrease, or otherwise
adjust these appropriations based upon new information not previously known.
ARTICLE 1-MOTION 3 VOTE:
Moved that the sum of Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) be hereby appropriated from
Airport Enterprise Retained Earnings to increase the appropriations voted in Article 6 Motion 4 at
the May 24, 2021 Annual Town Meeting for Fiscal Year 2022 as shown below, which Fiscal Year
begins July 1, 2021 and ends June 30, 2022:
A ro riation
Department
Amount
Buildin maintenance
Airport Enterprise
$75,000.00
PASSED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
J� elanne E. Staples, Man reld Town Clerk
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email. mstaples@mansfeldma.com
Town of Mansfield
6 Par(. Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 22:
To see if the Town will vote to accept an Access and Drainage Easement on two (2) parcels of
land (Map 40, Lot 135; and Map 40, Lot 136) 71 & 65 Tanya Drive, as shown on a plan entitled
"Sketch Plan Access and Drainage Easement", Mansfield, Mass.", prepared by the Town of
Mansfield Department of Public Works Engineering Division dated September 2, 2021, scale 1"
= 30', to be recorded with the Bristol County Northern District Registry of Deeds, or take any
action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Select Board for the Department of Public Works
Explanation: The owners of the property at 71 and 65 Tanya Drive have provided an Access and
Drainage Easement, at no cost, to allow the Town to repair, reconstruct, and maintain an existing
stormwater drain pipe and headwall. This is necessary to prevent degradation of the Tanya Drive
Right -of -Way and its infrastructure.
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Article 22 VOTE:
Moved that the Town vote to accept an Access and Drainage Easement on two (2) parcels of land
(Map 40, Lot 135; and Map 40, Lot 136) 71 & 65 Tanya Drive, as shown on a plan entitled "Sketch
Plan Access and Drainage Easement", Mansfield, Mass.", prepared by the Town of Mansfield
Department of Public Works Engineering Division dated September 2, 2021, scale 1" = 30', to be
recorded with the Bristol County Northern District Registry of Deeds, or take any action in relation
thereto.
PASSED BY A 2/3 MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Ma 'a� E. Staples, Mansfie d own C el rk
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Roan, Mansfield, Massacbusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Stapler, CMMC
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 21:
To see if the Town will vote to adopt a Tax Increment Financing ("TIF Plan") pursuant to G.L. c.
40, § 59 and G.L. c. 23A for personal property located at 44 Cabot Boulevard in Mansfield and
known as Town Assessor Map 44, Parcel 321 ('TIF Zone") and pursuant to the Tax Increment
Financing Agreement between Walgreen Company and the Town of Mansfield ("TIF Agreement")
on file with the Select Board and Town Clerk, which TIF Agreement provides for personal
property tax exemptions at the exemption rate schedule set forth therein for the consideration and
commitments set forth therein; to authorize the Select Board to approve proposed projects as
provided in the TIF Plan; to authorize the Select Board to apply to the Economic Assistance
Coordinating Council ("EACC") of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under the Economic
Development Incentives Program ("EDIP") for approval and designation of the economic
opportunity area, the TIF zone, the TIF Plan and any certified projects; to authorize the Select
Board to execute the TIF Agreement and any documents relating thereto and to take such other
actions as necessary or appropriate to implement the TIF Agreement and such documents; to take
such other and further action as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the TIF Plan as it
relates to the project as described by the TIF Agreement and the purposes of this article; or to take
any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Select Board
Explanation. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a form ofreal or personal property tax relief under
the state's Economic Development Incentive Program that allows municipalities to provide flexible
targeted incentives to stimulate job creating development. The municipality and the prospective
Certified Project candidate agree to a property tax exemption based on a percentage of the value
added through new construction or significant improvements for a period of no less than five (5)
and no more than twenty (20) years. The exemptions terms are calculated and negotiated between
the municipality and the Certified Project candidate. The negotiated TIF is presented to the Select
Board for recommendation to Town Meeting. Once Town Meeting has approved the TIF, the
Certified Project is presented to the state's Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for final
approval. The Company is also eligible to benefit from the state's 5% EO,4 Investment Tax Credit
on qualifying tangible depreciable assets.
Article 21 VOTE:
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Moved that the Town vote to adopt a Tax Increment Financing ("TIF Plan") pursuant to G.L. c.
40, § 59 and G.L. c. 23A for personal property located at 44 Cabot Boulevard in Mansfield and
known as Town Assessor Map 44, Parcel 321 ("TIF Zone") and pursuant to the Tax Increment
Financing Agreement between Walgreen Eastern Co., Inc. and the Town of Mansfield ("TIF
Agreement") on file with the Select Board and Town Clerk, which TIF Agreement provides for
personal property tax exemptions at the exemption rate schedule set forth therein for the
consideration and commitments set forth therein; to authorize the Select Board to approve
proposed projects as provided in the TIF Plan; to authorize the Select Board to apply to the
Economic Assistance Coordinating Council ("EACC") of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
under the Economic Development Incentives Program ("EDIP") for approval and designation of
the economic opportunity area, the TIF zone, the TIF Plan and any certified projects; to authorize
the Select Board to execute the TIF Agreement and any documents relating thereto and to take
such other actions as necessary or appropriate to implement the TIF Agreement and such
documents; to take such other and further action as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out
the TIF Plan as it relates to the project as described by the TIE Agreement and the purposes of this
article; or to take any action in relation thereto.
PASSED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Mari E. Staples, Mansfield Tow Clerl<
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 20:
To see if the Town will vote to present to the General Court a Home Rule Petition to read
substantially as set forth below, and to request its representatives in the General Court to introduce
legislation seeking a special act to read substantially as set forth below, to extend the timeframe
by which additional liquor licenses to sell all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
pursuant to M.G.L. c.138, Section 12 may be granted in the Town; and to authorize the General
Court with the approval of the Select Board to make constructive changes in perfecting the
language of the proposed legislation in order to secure passage; or take any action in relation
thereto.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MANSFIELD TO GRANT ADDITIONAL
LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON
THE PREMISES
Section 1(d) of chapter 364 of the acts of 2014 is hereby amended by striking out, in line 33,
the figure 117" and inserting in place thereof the following figure: "14".
SPONSOR: Select Board
Explanation: On April 8, 2014, Town Meeting approved a Home Rule Petition allowing up to 9
additional pouring licenses for alcoholic beverages to be served in restaurants. The additional
licenses were at specific locations which are currently zoned for commercial activity and are key
economic development locations in the community. The additional licenses would go through the
normal review and approval process with the Select Board and the state Alcoholic Beverage
Control Commission. The purpose ofthe licenses is to encourage additional restaurants in various
specific locations in the community to provide a greater opportunity for persons to come to
Mansfield for food and beverage facilities. On November 6, 2014, the Home Rule Petition was
adopted by the Great and General Court as Chapter 364 of the Acts of 2014. This Home Rule
Petition contained a "sunset" clause if the licenses were not issued within 7 years.
This article (ifapproved) would extend this "sunset" clause for an additional 7 years.
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Article 20 VOTE:
Moved, that a Home Rule Petition to read substantially as set forth below be presented to the
General Court, and that the Town's representatives in the General Court be requested to introduce
legislation seeking a special act to read substantially as set forth below, to extend the timeframe
by which additional liquor licenses to sell all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
pursuant to M.G.L. c.138, Section 12 may be granted in the Town; and that the General Court with
the approval of the Select Board be authorized to make constructive changes in perfecting the
language of the proposed legislation in order to secure passage:
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MANSFIELD TO GRANT ADDITIONAL
LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON
THE PREMISES
Section 1(d) of Chapter 364 of the Acts of 2014 is hereby amended by striking out the figure
"T' and inserting in place thereof the following figure: "14".
PASSED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Maria e E Staples, Town Clerk
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Rox, Mansfield, Massachusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 19:
To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By -Law Section 230-3.4, Classification of
Governmental, Institutional and Public Uses, Paragraphs B and E; and Section 230-5.3, Site Plan
Approval, Applicability, Paragraphs C and D, as follows [changes underlined]:
Section 230-3.4, Classification of Governmental, Institutional and Public Uses
B. Educational: use of land, buildings and structures for providing learning in a general range of
subjects on land owned or leased by the commonwealth or any of its agencies, subdivisions of
bodies politic, or by a nonprofit educational entity. Educational uses in residential zones shall
be limited to 2,500 square feet of floor area. Such use may include athletic facilities,
dormitories, administrative offices and similar facilities and activities whose purpose is
substantially related to furthering learning. If such a facility has an outdoor play area, that
area shall be screened from a lot line abutting a residential zoning district or any
residential structure or use on an abutting lot in order to minimize adverse noise and
lighting impacts; and
E. Day-care center/facility: use of land, buildings and structures for a nursery school or similar
facility for the day care of children or adults and duly licensed by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. Day care centers and facilities in residential zones shall be limited to 2,500
square feet of floor area. If such a facility has an outdoor play area, that area shall be
screened from a lot line abutting a residential zoning district or any residential structure or
use on an abutting lot in order to minimize adverse noise and lighting impacts: and
Section 230-5.3, Site Plan Approval, Applicability
C. In instances where site plan approval is required, a site plan shall be submitted in accordance
with §230-5.511 and C of this Zoning Bylaw, as well as the following, which shall be required by
the applicant for plan review:
Paragraph C, (1) through (8) unchanged
(9) Landscaping, including trees to be removed and retained. In the case of an Educational
Day Care Center or Day Care Facility, any outdoor play area shall be screened from a lot
line abutting a residential zoning district or any residential structure or use on an abutting
lot in order to minimize adverse noise and lighting impacts. ;and
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D. Review procedure. The Planning Board shall examine the following concerns in reviewing the
site plans of the proposed development:
Paragraph D, (1) through (8) unchanged
(9) Site Plan Approval for religious uses educational uses and child care facilities The
Purpose of this section is to ensure that all religious and educational uses and all child care
facilities are reasonably regulated in regards to bulk and height of structures and
determining yard sizes lot area setbacks open space parking and building coverage
requirements. The Planning Board has the authority to place reasonable conditions on the
aforementioned issues
In addition to the preceding general Site Plan approval criteria the following shall also
apply to site plans for religious uses educational uses and child care facilities
(10) Relationshin of the bulk and height of structures and adequacv of open spaces to the
natural landscane existing buildings and other community assets in the area and
compliance with other requirements of this by-law which includes but is not limited to
building coverage requirements yard sizes lot areas and setbacks;
01) Physical layout of the plan as it relates to convenience and safety of vehicular and
pedestrian movement within the site the location of driveway openings in relation to traffic
or to adjacent streets and when necessary compliance with other regulations for the
handicapped, minors and the elderly
L121 Adequacy of the arrangement of parking and loading spaces in relation to the
proposed uses of the premises;
(13) Phvsical lighting of the site especially the adequacv of the method of exterior lighting
for convenience, safetv and security within the site and for protection of neighboring
properties, roadways and the night sky,
{14} Protection of adioining premises against seriously detrimental uses by provision for
surface water drainage-,
(15) Adequacy of the methods of disposal of refuse and other wastes resulting from the uses
permitted on site:
t16) Adequaev of fire protection measurements; and
(17) Incorporation of sustainability and resilience principles into the site design that result
in a plan that is response to the environment and actively contributes to the development of
a more sustainable community.
Or make any changes in relation thereto
SPONSOR: Planning Board
Explanation: It is the intent of this article to establish a clear set of dimensional standards for
educational and child care facilities within residential neighborhoods. By adding site plan
submission guidelines for these uses, a better site plan can be created and evaluated.
Article 19 VOTE:
Moved, that Zoning By-law Section 230-3.4, Classification of Governmental, Institutional and
Public Uses, Paragraphs B and E; and Section 230-5.3, Site Plan Approval, Applicability,
Paragraphs C and D, be amended as follows (Existing By -Law in Black; Changes in red; 10-27-
21 amendments in blue):
Section 230-3.4, Classification of Governmental, Institutional and Public Uses
B. Educational: use of land, buildings and structures for providing learning in a general range of
subjects on land owned or leased by the commonwealth or any of its agencies, subdivisions of
bodies politic, or by a nonprofit educational entity. Educational uses in residential zones shall
be limited to 450 *qu f ' . areft a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of .10 (point one
zero). Such use may include athletic facilities, dormitories, administrative offices and similar
facilities and activities whose purpose is substantially related to furthering learning. If such a
facility has an outdoor play area, that area shall be screened or set back a minimum of
forty (40) feet from a lot line abutting a residential zoning district or any residential
structure or use on an abutting lot in order to minimize adverse noise and lighting impacts;
and
E. Day-care center/Facility: use of land, buildings and structures for a nursery school or similar
facility for the day care of children or adults and duly licensed by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. Day care centers and facilities in residential zones shall be limited to 3300
square feet of floor are a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of .10 (point one zero) If such a facility
has an outdoor play area, that area shall be screened or set back a minimum of forty (40)
feet from a lot line abutting a residential zoning district or any residential structure or use
on an abutting lot in order to minimize adverse noise and lighting impacts; and
Section 230-5.3, Site Plan Approval, Applicability
C. In instances where site plan approval is required, a site plan shall be submitted in accordance
with § 230-5.513 and C of this Zoning Bylaw, as well as the following, which shall be required by
the applicant for plan review:
Paragraph C, (1) through (8) unchanged
(9) Landscaping, including trees to be removed and retained. In the case of an Educational,
Day Care Center or Day Care Facility, any outdoor play area shall be screened or set back
a minimum of forty (40) feet from a lot line abutting a residential zoning district or any
residential structure or use on an abutting lot in order to minimize adverse noise and
lighting impacts. ;and
D. Review procedure. The Planning Board shall examine the following concerns in reviewing the
site plans of the proposed development:
Paragraph A (1) through (8) unchanged
(9) Site Plan Approval for religious uses, educational uses and child care facilities: The
purpose of this section is to ensure that all religious and educational uses, and all child care
facilities are reasonably regulated in regards to bulk and height of structures and
determining yard sizes, lot area, setbacks, open space, parking and building coverage
requirements. The Planning Board has the authority to place reasonable conditions on the
aforementioned issues.
In addition to the preceding general Site Plan approval criteria, the following shall also
apply-te be included on site plans for religious uses, educational uses and child care
facilities:
(10) Relationship of the bulk and height of structures and adequacy of open spaces to the
natural landscape, existing buildings and other community assets in the area and
compliance with other requirements of this by-law, which includes, but is not limited to,
building coverage requirements, yard sizes, lot areas and setbacks;
(11) Physical layout of the plan as it relates to convenience and safety of vehicular and
pedestrian movement within the site, the location of driveway openings in relation to traffic
or to adjacent streets and, when necessary, compliance with other regulations for the
handicapped, minors and the elderly;
(12) Adequacy of the arrangement of parking and loading spaces in relation to the
proposed uses of the premises;
(13) Physical lighting of the site, especially the adequacy of the method of exterior lighting
for convenience, safety and security within the site and for protection of neighboring
properties, roadways and the night sky;
(14) Protection of adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses by provision for
surface water drainage;
(15) Adequacy of the methods of disposal of refuse and other wastes resulting from the uses
permitted on site;
(16) Adequacy of fire protection measurements; and
(17) Incorporation of sustainability and resilience principles into the site design that result
in a plan that is response to the environment and actively contributes to the development of
a more sustainable community.
Motion Made by Planning Board to pass over
NO VOTE WAS TAKEN
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M an a E. Staple , Manfie wn Clerk
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 17:
To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By -Law Section 230-1.5 Definitions, Building
Height, as follows [changes underlined]:
Building Height
Measured vertically from sidewalk grade at front of structure to the highest point of a roof, and
to the mean height level between eaves and a ridge of a gable, hip or gambrel roof, excluding
structural elements not meant for habitation. Those non -habitable elements shall not exceed five
feet (5') above the maximum building height except by Special Permit of the PlanningBoard,
including but not limited to elevator penthouses, chimneys, wireless communication antenna
arrays, smoke and ventilation stacks, roof -mounted solar energy systems, stairwells and parapet
walls designed solely to screen mechanical and elevator equipment.
Or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Planning Board
Explanation: The amendment is intended to more clearly define how building height is
measured, to reduce the allowable height of non -habitable structural elements and to provide an
opportunityfor the applicant to apply for a Planning Board special permit when an exception is
warranted
Article 17 VOTE:
Moved, that Zoning By -Law Section 230-1.5 Definitions, Building Height, be amended as
follows [changes underlined]:
Building Height
Measured vertically from sidewalk grade at front of structure to the highest point of a roof, and
to the mean height level between eaves and a rid eg of a gable, hip or gambrel roof, excluding
structural elements not meant for habitation. Those non -habitable elements shall not exceed five
feet (5') above the maximum building height except by Special Permit of the Planning Board,
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including but not limited to elevator penthouses, chimneys, wireless communication antenna
arrays, smoke and ventilation stacks, roof -mounted solar energy systems. stairwells and parapet
walls designed solely to screen mechanical and elevator equipment.
Motion was made to postpone this article indefinitely -Motion Failed
Main Motion
PASSED BY A 2/3rd MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
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Ma 'anne E. Staples, Mansfle d own Clerk
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Bow, Mansfield, Massachnsetis 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 16:
To see if the town will vote to amend Section 230-5.3.213(1), Site Plan, Applicability, and
Paragraph K, as follows [changes underlined]:
B. Applicability
(1) In all instances specified in Section 3 Schedule of Principal Regulations, indicating that site
plan approval is required, no building permit shall be issued in any case where a building is to be
erected or externally enlarged and no area for parking, loading, or vehicular service (including
driveways giving access thereto) shall be established or substantially changed, except in
conformity with a site plan bearing an endorsement of approval by the
Planning Board after feview thereef by the Planning Board. Site plan approval shall not be
required in any case where a building is to be externally changed for the purpose of closing an
entrance or creating a new entrance thereto and for other extension(s) to a building, which in total
shall not exceed more than 15% of the gross floor area of the building or 10,000 square feet,
whichever is less.
K. The Building Inspector shall arrange for said plan to be reviewed by, but not limited it, the
following departments: Police, Fire, Engineering, Conservation, Electric, Water, Wastewater,
Health, Planning and Public Works. Written comments from the departments shall be forwarded
to the Planning Board prior to the Planning Board's teviesv Site Plan Approval process.
Or take any other action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Planning Board
Explanation: The word "review " was inadvertently left in these two paragraphs when Site Plan
Approval was adopted in 2013 and should be changed to "approval " to conform with the rest of
the section.
Article 16 VOTE:
Moved, that Zoning By-law Section 230-5.3.B(1), Site Plan, Applicability, and Paragraph K, be
amended as follows [changes underlined]:
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B. Applicability
(1) In all instances specified in Article I11, Schedule of Principal Regulations, indicating that site
plan approval is required, no building permit shall be issued in any case where a building is to be
erected or externally enlarged and no area for parking, loading, or vehicular service (including
driveways giving access thereto) shall be established or substantially changed, except in
conformity with a site plan bearing an endorsement of approval by the hispeeter e f Beild ngs
Planning Board after review thereof 1.. the D,aii_ing Beafd Site plan approval shall not be
required in any case where a building is to be externally changed for the purpose of closing an
entrance or creating a new entrance thereto and for other extension(s) to a building, which in total
shall not exceed more than 15% of the gross floor area of the building or 10,000 square feet,
whichever is less.
K. The Building Inspector shall arrange for said site plan to be reviewed by, but not limited to,
the following departments: Police, Fire, Engineering, Conservation, Electric, Water, Wastewater,
Health, Planning and Public Works. Written comments from the departments shall be forwarded
to the Planning Board prior to the Planning Board's review Site Plan Approval process.
PASSED BY A 2/3rd MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
M"nneaples, Mansfield own Clerk
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 15:
To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By -Law Sections 230-1.5, Definitions;
Attachment 1, Schedule of Principal Use Regulations; and 3.4, Paragraph K, Classification of
governmental, institutional and public uses, as follows (changes underlined):
230-1.5, Definitions
Ref4isteredne"refitffiedieal fflafiieffiia-dispensary Medical Mariivana Treatment Center
(MTC) (formerly known as a Registered Mariivana Dispensary (RMD))
An net-fef-profit entity licensed under 935 CMR 501.101 reeiered with by the
Commonwealth Cannabis Control Commission under 105 GN4R 725.100 that acquires,
cultivates, possesses, processes (including development of related products such as edible MIPs,
tinctures, aerosols, oils, or ointments), transfers, transports, sells, distributes, dispenses, or
administers marijuana, products containing marijuana, related supplies, or educational materials
to registered qualifying patients or their personal caregivers for medical use. Unless otherwise
specified, "fegistered nopprefit ffiedieal ffipriivana dispensary"C refers to the site(s) of
dispensing, cultivation, and preparation of marijuana.
230 Attachment 1 Schedule of Principal Use Regulations
3.4K Re2istered nanofefit ffiedieal Medical Mariivana Treatment
Center (MTC)
RI R2 R3 R Bi B2 113 B4 PBD I1 I2 13 A TOD SPA
N N N N N N N N S N N N N N
(no changes to the schedule)
230-3.4K, Registered netinfefit ffiedieal ffiafijuana dispeiisafy Medical Mariivana Treatment
Center special permit
(1) Purpose:
(a) To protect the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the inhabitants of the
Town of Mansfield;
(b) To minimize congestion in the streets and prevent blight;
(c) To protect and conserve the value of property within the Town;
(d) To encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the Town;
(e) To guide development consistent with the Town's Master Plan; and
(f) To prevent crime and delinquency of children.
(2) Definitions.
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email. mstaples@mansfzeldma.com
MEDICAL MARIJUANA
TREATMENT CENTER — As defined in § 230-1.5.
(3) Applicability.
(a) The Planning Board shall be the special permit granting authority for all isiered
nenme€tt ffiedieal ...ar fl. ana aaspensafy medical marijuana treatment center special
permit applications.
(b) The Planning Board may grant a special permit for a
medical marijuana treatment center only in the following zoning
district: Planned Business District. Registered noawe€rE
Medical marijuana treatment centers shall be prohibited in all other zoning districts.
(c) All fegistered nenprefit medieal marijuana dispensafy medical marijuana treatment
center special permit applications shall satisfy the applications, fees, plans, and information
requirements identified in § 230-5.5, Special permits, of this Zoning Bylaw. In addition, all
iegistered nengrefrt ffiedieal ...ar fl. ana a. medical marijuana treatment center
special permit applications shall include proof of ..,.,.:..t..atie~ with the r assaghtis ..«,.
Dei3aAmei4 of Ptiblie Health under the vrevisiens of Chapter 369 of the Aets of 2012 an'
05 rnz o 00 License (as defined in 935 CMR 501.002).
(d) Application for a special permit shall be filed by the petitioner with the Town Clerk and
the Planning Board. Notice of public hearing shall be given in accordance with MGL c. 40A,
§ 11. The public hearing shall be held within 65 days from the date of filing said application.
The decision of the Planning Board shall be made within 90 days of the public hearing, and
the decision may be extended by written agreement between the petitioner and the Planning
Board. A copy of the agreement shall be filed with the Town Clerk.
(4) Special permit considerations.
(a) Special permits granted under the provisions of this bylaw are nontransferable. All
medical marijuana treatment center
special permits may be granted for a term not to exceed two years, which may be
automatically renewed. In deciding whether to renew a special permit for a
pexsary medical marijuana treatment center, the special
permit granting authority may consider whether any complaints have been filed with the
Town based upon alleged violations of the standards set forth in Subsection K(4)(c) of this
bylaw or upon alleged violation of the conditions of the special permit.
(b) Special permits granted under this section shall lapse within two years unless substantial
use of the permit is made or construction has commenced.
(c) In considering a special permit application, the Planning Board shall take the following
into consideration:
[1] Impact on the health, safety, convenience, general welfare and amenities of the
inhabitants of the Town;
[2] Effects on adjoining premises, neighborhood character and property values;
[3] Vehicular and pedestrian traffic convenience, safety, and adequacy, including an
assessment of movement within the site and in relation to adjacent streets, properties, or
improvements;
[4] Adequacy of municipal facilities and services, including, but not limited to, fire and
police protection, water provision, and wastewater disposal;
[5] Effects on the natural environment.
(d) No special permit shall be issued fora reRistefed nanprefit ., edie..' maf ' a:
medical marijuana treatment center use unless the use conforms to the following
minimum setback (distance) requirements.* [*All measurements, with the exception of [31,
are to and from parcel limits (lot lines).]
[1] Residential zone: 1,000 feet.
[2] Residential use: 1,000 feet.
[3] Public/Private schools: 1,200 feet. The buffer zone for schools shall be measured
as provided in 935 CMR 501.110(3).
[4] Day-care center: 1,200 feet.
(e) No special permit shall be approved until the special permit granting authority has
determined that the application and plans meet all the applicable submission and technical
requirements of this bylaw and that the benefits of the proposed project outweigh its
detrimental effects after consideration of all the criteria of Subsection K(4)(c) of this section
and § 230-5.5 of this bylaw.
(f) No special permit shall be approved until the applicant has provided the special permit
granting authority with proof that the proposed ., gi tered nonprofit medical -
medical marijuana treatment center has been ..,.eist,.red with she
Massachusetts Department of Public Health under the provisions of Chapter- 369 fe the
Aets of 2021 d 105 CAW 725 , 00- issued a License (as defined in 935 CMR 501.002)
by the Commonwealth Cannabis Control Commission.
Or take any action in relation thereto
SPONSOR: Planning Board
Explanation: The amendments are intended to align the Town's medical marijuana by-law with
the Commonwealth's enabling legislation. References to "non-profit " must be deleted;
references to the use as "Medical Marijuana Dispensary" must be changed to "Medical
Marijuana Treatment Center; " references to "the Department of Public Health " must be
changed to "the Commonwealth Cannabis Control Commission; " and references to "105 CMR
725.100" must be changed to "935 CMR 501.101. "
Article 15 VOTE:
Moved that the Town vote to amend Zoning By -Law Sections 230-1.5, Definitions; Attachment
1, Schedule of Principal Use Regulations; and 3.4, Paragraph K, Classification of governmental,
institutional and public uses, as follows (changes underlined):
230-1.5, Definitions
Medical Mariivana Treatment Center
1MTC) (formerly known as a Registered Mariivana Dispensary (RMD))
An n t- or--proM entity licensed under 935 CMR 501.101 fegWered with the
Commonwealth Cannabis Control Commission :::de-' nc GN4R 725.100 that acquires,
cultivates, possesses, processes (including development of related products such as edible MIPs,
tinctures, aerosols, oils, or ointments), transfers, transports, sells, distributes, dispenses, or
administers marijuana, products containing marijuana, related supplies, or educational materials
to registered qualifying patients or their personal caregivers for medical use. Unless otherwise
specified, "fej4istered nonprefit ffiediffiai ......: 'ij-qna a: e ff " MTC refers to the site(s) of
dispensing, cultivation, and preparation of marijuana.
230 Attachment 1 Schedule of Principal Use Regulations
3AK Re�eistered nenereft . edi al mafiiiiana-4spMedical Marijuana Treatment
Center (MTC)
R1 R2 R3 R BI B2 B3 B4 PBD I1 12 13 A TOD SPA
N N N N N N N N S N N N N N
(no changes to the schedule)
230-3.4K, ReRisiered nenorefit medieal fflarfleana dispensary Medical Mariivana Treatment
Center special permit
(1) Purpose:
(a) To protect the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the inhabitants of the
Town of Mansfield;
(b) To minimize congestion in the streets and prevent blight;
(c) To protect and conserve the value of property within the Town;
(d) To encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the Town;
(e) To guide development consistent with the Town's Master Plan; and
(f) To prevent crime and delinquency of children.
(2) Definitions.
miste_ed ....... ro fi.t medical ma - fluana disvensafv-MEDICAL MARIJUANA
TREATMENT CENTER As defined in § 230-1.5.
(3) Applicability.
(a) The Planning Board shall be the special permit granting authority for all stere
nermre R tnedigal fflafijuana dispensafy medical marijuana treatment center special
permit applications.
(b) The Planning Board may grant a special permit for a
mari;riara diseensary medical mariivana treatment center only in the following zoning
district: Planned Business District. Registered nenprefit ..,edict..'
medical mariivana treatment centers shall be prohibited in all other zoning districts.
(c) All ffiedieal mafi'.,an ,,...,,. ffia... medical marijuana treatment
center special permit applications shall satisfy the applications, fees, plans, and information
requirements identified in § 230-5.5, Special permits, of this Zoning Bylaw. In addition, all
registered nererefif medical arijuana ai2-ta2ff± medical mariivana treatment center
special permit applications shall include proof of registration with the Masseelitisc„-s
Department of Pt. blie Health elide t preyisigiis ef Glippter 369 of h n F2412 d
105 ""�"5=100 License (as defined in 935 CMR 501.002).
(d) Application for a special permit shall be filed by the petitioner with the Town Clerk and
the Planning Board. Notice of public hearing shall be given in accordance with MGL c. 40A,
§ 11. The public hearing shall be held within 65 days from the date of filing said application.
The decision of the Planning Board shall be made within 90 days of the public hearing, and
the decision may be extended by written agreement between the petitioner and the Planning
Board. A copy of the agreement shall be filed with the Town Clerk.
(4) Special permit considerations.
(a) Special permits granted under the provisions of this bylaw are nontransferable. All
medical marijuana treatment center
special permits may be granted for a term not to exceed two years, which may be
automatically renewed. In deciding whether to renew a special permit for a
::;ante it medical mafiivaaar dispensaff medical marijuana treatment center, the special
permit granting authority may consider whether any complaints have been filed with the
Town based upon alleged violations of the standards set forth in Subsection K(4)(c) of this
bylaw or upon alleged violation of the conditions of the special permit.
(b) Special permits granted under this section shall lapse within two years unless substantial
use of the permit is made or construction has commenced.
(c) In considering a special permit application, the Planning Board shall take the following
into consideration:
[1] Impact on the health, safety, convenience, general welfare and amenities of the
inhabitants of the Town;
[2] Effects on adjoining premises, neighborhood character and property values;
[3] Vehicular and pedestrian traffic convenience, safety, and adequacy, including an
assessment of movement within the site and in relation to adjacent streets, properties, or
improvements;
[4] Adequacy of municipal facilities and services, including, but not limited to, fire and
police protection, water provision, and wastewater disposal;
[5] Effects on the natural environment.
d No special permit shall be issued for fi* -� areal a:
() p p �istered ner� -� -� ..:�a;�;n�.}�
medical marijuana treatment center use unless the use conforms to the following
minimum setback (distance) requirements.* [*All measurements, with the exception of 131,
are to and from parcel limits (lot lines).]
[1] Residential zone: 1,000 feet.
[2] Residential use: 1,000 feet.
[3] Public/Private schools: 1,200 feet. The buffer zone for schools shall be measured
as provided in 935 CMR 501.110(3).
[4] Day-care center: 1,200 feet.
(e) No special permit shall be approved until the special permit granting authority has
determined that the application and plans meet all the applicable submission and technical
requirements of this bylaw and that the benefits of the proposed project outweigh its
detrimental effects after consideration of all the criteria of Subsection K(4)(c) of this section
and § 230-5.5 of this bylaw.
(t) No special permit shall be approved until the applicant has provided the special permit
granting authority with proof that the proposed registered nennre4t rrtedig-I aafi4faa
dispensary medical marijuana treatment center has been _eeiste_ed •. as the
Massnehusetts Department of Publie Health under the orevisions of Chapter 369 fe the
Aets of 2021 a 105 CMR 725 +00- issued a License (as defined in 935 CMR 501.002)
b_y the Commonwealth Cannabis Control Commission,
PASSED BY A 2/3rd MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
T
Mar nine EStap es, Mansfield T wn �erk
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Boa), Mansfield, Massacbusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 14: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or
borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be expended by the Town Manager
to complete a schematic design to determine the preferred solution to address deficiencies of the
two (2) boilers and hot water system at the Mansfield High School, 250 East St, Mansfield, MA
02048, for which the Town may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building
Authority ("MSBA").
SPONSOR: Select Board
Explanation: The two (2) boilers and hot water system at Mansfield High School are 32 years
old and have reached the end of their useful life. This article (if approved) will allow the Town to
complete a schematic design for the replacement of the boilers and hot water system. Thefinal
estimate for the work to be completed (including contingencies) will be requested once the
schematic design is completed.
Article 14 VOTE:
Moved that the sum of Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) be hereby appropriated to be
spent by the Town Manager with the approval of the Mansfield School Committee for a schematic
design to determine the preferred solution to address deficiencies of the two (2) boilers and hot
water system at the Mansfield High School, 250 East St, Mansfield, MA 02048, for which the
Town may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority ("MSBA"),
and to meet this appropriation the Town transfer from Free Cash in the treasury of the Town
(Undesignated Fund Balance) the sum of Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00).
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Ma ' nn E. Staples, Mansf' Id own Clerk
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email- mstaples@mansfzeldma.com
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 13: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $100,000.00 to
make a payment against the Tower One repairs loan, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Explanation: This article will allow the Town to pay down the final portion of the outstanding
Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) associated with the Tower One repairs loan.
Article 13 VOTE:
Moved that the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) be hereby transferred from
Free Cash (undesignated fund balance) for FY2022 debt service for the Tower One repairs loan.
PASSED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Ma ianne E. Staples, Man field Town Clerk
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email.• mstaples@mansfzeldma.com
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Bon, Mansfield, Massadyusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 12: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $125,000.00 to
make a payment against the Plymouth Street Fire Station improvements loan, or take any other
action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Select Board
Explanation: This article will allow the Town to pay down the final portion of the outstanding
Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) associated with the Plymouth Street Fire Station improvements
loan.
Article 12 VOTE:
Moved that the sum of One Hundred Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) be hereby
transferred from Free Cash (undesignated fund balance) for FY2022 debt service for the
Plymouth Street Fire Station improvements loan.
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Ma ' n�EStapes,Mans i' Id To n Clerk
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email: mstaples@manoeldnsa.com
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 11: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, borrow, or transfer from available funds
a sum of money for deposit in the following funds:
Employee Other Post -Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund;
Future Payment of Accrued Liabilities for Compensated Absences Reserve Fund;
Town's Special Education Reserve Fund; and/or
Town's Stabilization Fund.
or take any other action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Select Board
Explanations:
The Town is required to pay a percentage of retirees' medical, dental, and life insurance costs.
This article (if approved) will transfer a sum of money into the OPEB Trust Fund to offset some of
those future costs
This article (if approved) will deposit a sum of money into this Reserve Fund and allow the Town
Manager to pay compensated absence expenses as outlined in M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 13D.
At the May 2, 2017 Annual Town Meeting, Town Meeting authorized the creation of a Special
Education Reserve Fund for payment of certain Special Education —related expenses. This article
(if approved) will deposit a sum of money into this Reserve Fund and allow the Mansfield School
Committee (with the approval of the Select Board) to pay Special Education — related expenses as
outlined in M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 13E.
This article (if approved) will transfer a sum of money into the Town's Stabilization Fund. It can
then be used for any lawful purpose as outlined in M. G. L. Chapter 40 Section 5B.
Article 11 Vote:
Moved that the following transfers from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) be made to the
accounts set forth below:
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 0 Email- nsstaples@mansfeldma.rom
Account
Amount
Town Stabilization Fund
$700,000.00
Other Post -Employment Benefits OPEB Liability Trust Fund
$560,000.00
Future Payment of Accrued Liabilities for Compensated Absences Reserve
Fund
$100,000.00
Special Education Reserve Fund
$50,000.00
Total
$1,410,000.00
PASSED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
M rianne E. Staples, Mans eld Town Clerk
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massacbusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Mavianne E. Staples, CMMC
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the November 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 10: To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the Parking Enterprise
Fund - Retained Earnings to the Parking Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund For Transfer Fund; or
take any other action related thereto.
SPONSOR: Select Board
Explanation: This article will transfer a sum of money from the Parking Enterprise Fund's
certified retained earnings into the Parking Enterprise Fund's Reserve Fund. It can then be
used for any lawful purpose.
Article 10 Vote:
Moved that the sum of Eighty Thousand, Four Hundred Sixty-three Dollars ($80,463.00) be
hereby transferred from the Parking Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings to the Parking
Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund For Transfer.
PASSED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Mar anne E. Staples, Mans ie Town Clerk
Pbone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email: mstaples@mansfieldma.com
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Bow, Mansfield, Massachusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 8: To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the Water
Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings to the Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund For Transfer
Fund; or take any other action related thereto.
SPONSOR: Select Board
Explanation: This article will transfer a sum of money from the Water Enterprise Fund's
certified retained earnings into the Water Enterprise Fund's Reserve Fund. It can then be used
for any lawful purpose.
Article 8 VOTE:
Moved that the sum of Six Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($630,000.00) be hereby
transferred from the Water Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings to the Water Enterprise Fund -
Reserve Fund For Transfer.
PASSED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Ma ' nn E. Staples, Mansfield own Jerk
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Entail• mstaples@manreeldmaxom
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Ram, Mansfield, Massachusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., 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 Sewer
Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings to the Sewer Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund For Transfer
Fund; or take any other action related thereto.
SPONSOR: Select Board
Explanation. This article will transfer a sum of money from the Sewer Enterprise Fund's
certified retained earnings into the Sewer Enterprise Fund's Reserve Fund. It can then be used
for any lawful purpose.
Article 7 Vote:
Moved that the sum of One Million, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000.00) be hereby
transferred from the Sewer Enterprise Fund - Retained Earnings to the Sewer Enterprise Fund -
Reserve Fund For Transfer.
PASSED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
JA
Martnne�IE—SWtaples, ansf' own Clerk
Pbane (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email: mstaples@man fieldmaxavi
Town of Man field
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., 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 Two Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-eight Dollars and Ninety Cents ($2,628.90),
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 1 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 of the Acts of 2016 (the Act), certain transportation network
companies must submit to the Transportation Network Company Division of the Department of
Public Utilities (DPU) the number of rides 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 Infrastructure Fund (Fund), which was 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 in FY2022 the amount allocated
to the Town under the Act.
Article 6 VOTE:
Moved that the sum of Two Thousand Six Hundred, Twenty-eight Dollars and Ninety Cents
($2,628.90) 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 section 1 of chapter 90I of the Mass. General Laws and other programs
that Support alternative modes of transportation; and to meet this appropriation, Two Thousand
Six Hundred; Twenty-eight Dollars and Ninety Cents ($2,628.90) be hereby transferred from the
Commonwealth Transportation Infrastructure Fund Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Fund.
PASS D BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
M ianne E. Staples, Mansfield Town Clerk
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 E-mail: mstaples@amansfeeldmaxom
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 5: 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, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise projects for FY2022. This
article (if approved) will fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations.
Article 5 — Motion 2 Vote:
Moved that the sum of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) 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:
Department
Description
Amount
School
District Unit Ventilator Replacements
$200,000.00
School
Lighting Upgrades
$50,000.00
School
MHS - Emergency Generator Replacement
$100,000.00
Totals
$350,000.00
and to meet this appropriation, Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) be
transferred from Free Cash in the treasury of the Town (Undesignated Fund Balance), 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 Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($350,000.00); 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.
PASS +D BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
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Mar nne E. Staples, Mansfi Id Town Clerk
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email: nistaples@mansfieldmaxom
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Rosy, Mansfield, Massachusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 5: 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, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise projects for FY2022. This
article (if approved) will fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations.
Article 5- Motion 1 Vote:
Moved that the sum of One Million One Hundred Ninety-two Thousand Dollars ($1,192,000.00)
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 -Engineering
Stormwater Permitting Requirements
$87,000.00
DPW - Highway
3.5 C.Y. Front End Loader
$250,000.00
DPW - Public
Buildings
Town Hall Parking Lot Fence
$100,000.00
DPW - Public
Buildings
Town Hall Roof Replace Design & Bid
$100,000.00
DPW - Public
Buildings
Feasibility Study - Master Plan for Mansfield
Green
$150,000.00
DPW - Public
Buildings
Feasibility Study - Master Plan for Memorial
Park
$75,000.00
DPW - Public
Buildings
New COA 50 West St. - Preliminary design
$300,000.00
Police
Taser Replacements
$60,000.00
Fire
Replace Rescue 35
$70,000.00
Totals
$1,192,000.00
PGone (508)20-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email. nsstaples@mansfieldma.com
and to meet this appropriation, One Million One Hundred Ninety-two Thousand Dollars
($1,192,000.00) be transferred from Free Cash in the treasury of the Town (Undesignated Fund
Balance), 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 One Hundred
Ninety-two Thousand Dollars ($1,192,000.00); 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.
PA SED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
M panne t: Staples, Ma sfiel own Clerk
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 4: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or
borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be expended by the Town Manager
to defray the expenses of the next ten-year cyclical inspection of all properties in the Town as
required by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue; or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Select Board for Board of Assessors
Explanation: Every ten years, the Department of Revenue ("DOR') requires the Town to inspect
all properties in the Town. If this inspection is not completed, the "DOR" may not allow the Town
to set a tax rate until this ten-year inspection is completed The next cyclical inspection is
scheduled for FY2024 and is estimated to cost $240, 000.00 in FY2024. This article (if approved)
will continue to fund this requirement now.
Article 4 — Vote:
Moved that the sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) be hereby transferred from Free
Cash in the Treasury of the Town (Undesignated Fund Balance) to defray a portion of the
expenses of the next ten-year cyclical inspection of all properties in the Town as required by the
Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
PASSED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples, Mansfield Town Clerk
Phone (508)261-7345 0 Fax (508)261-1083 Email: mstaples@mansfieldmaxom
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 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 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting.
Said meeting was held at Mansfield High School Auditorium, 250 East St., Mansfield,
Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
Article 3: To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or
borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be expended by the Town Manager
to defray a portion towards the expenses of the FY2027 Five -Year Revaluation of all properties in
the Town as required by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue; or take any action in relation
thereto.
SPONSOR: Select Board for Board of Assessors
Explanation: The Department of Revenue requires that the Board of Assessors revalue all
properties in Town once every five years. The next revaluation will be in FY2027. The total cost
of this revaluation in FY2027 is estimated to be $50, 000.00. This article (if approved) will pay a
sum of money towards this FY2027 revaluation.
Article 3 Vote:
Moved that the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) be hereby transferred from Free Cash
in the Treasury of the Town (Undesignated Fund Balance) to defray a portion towards the expenses
of the FY2027 Five -Year Revaluation of all properties in the Town as required by the
Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
PASSED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples, Mansfield Town Clerk
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email: mstaples@manslieldma.cow