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October 14, 2021
Present: Mr. Neil Rhein, Chairman; Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Vice -Chair; Mr. Frank DelVecchio, Clerk; Mr. less Aptowitz
and Mr. Steve Schoonveld. Mr. Kevin Dumas, Town Manager and Mr. Barry LaCasse, Assistant Town Manager/Finance
Director were also present in meeting room 3A/B at Town Hall.
1. Call To Order
Mr. Neil Rhein, Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:36PM
2. Members of the Select Board to attend the TIF Committee Meeting for a Presentation of a request for TIF
exemption: Project Nucleus IX for location at 44 Cabot Blvd.
3. Discussion and Consideration of TIF Exemption for Project Nucleus IX
Mr. Neil Rhein then thanked Ms. Laforest and Mr. McClure for their help in bringing this opportunity to Mansfield as
well as the IDC and TIF Committee for their review of the information. Mr. Rhein then asked for a motion by the
Select Board.
Motion: The Tax Increment Financing Agreement ("TIF Agreement") between the Town of Mansfield and Project
Nucleus IX (pseudonym for company to be named prior to the 2021 Special Town Meeting), for the Town to provide
Personal Property Tax Exemptions to such company and the plans, submissions and authorizations related to the TIF
Agreement be recommended by the Select Board to the 2021 Special Town Meeting. (DelVecchio/Schoonveld)
Passes 5:0
Mr. Trowbridge then echoed what Mr. Rhein had stated. He stated that the Board has been focused on Economic
Development and the administration is working hard and doing what each board has asked. He added that this was
substantial and viable project and he appreciated everyone's time on getting this done so quickly. Mr. Aptowitz
echoed his colleagues and commented that a big charge for the Town Manager's team was developing the industrial
park and growing businesses in Town. He thanked Mr. McClure for traveling to Mansfield. Mr. DelVecchio agreed
with all the comments and thanked everyone for their time and looks forward to working with them and hopes that
Mr. McClure will help bring another business to Mansfield. Mr. Schoonveld thanked Mr. McClure and Ms. Laforest
for being patient and for answering the questions. Mr. Rhein thanked Mr. Brogie, Mr. Dumas and Mr. LaCasse.
4. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting
There were no items.
S. Adjourn
Motion: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 6:59PM. (Trowbridge/DelVecchio)N-
Passes 5:0
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Select Board Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2021