HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnnual T.M. 04/14/2009 (6/16/2009)
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n Oerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiek:l, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 1 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of
$ 36,102,666.05 to defray the expenses of the Municipal Town departments, as further
described below for the ensuing 12-month period beginning July I, 2009:
Raise and Appropriate
Transfer from Available Funds:
Wetlands Protection Act
Betterment Fund
Water Operations
Wastewater Operations
Electric Department
Airport Operations
Parking Operations
Total
$33,685,728.30
$4,000.00
$10,287.84
$767,247.81
$809,630.14
$739,427.06
$84,079.47
$2,265.43
$36,102,666.05
ARTICLE 1 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of
$ 36,102,666.05 to defray the expenses of the Municipal Town departments, as further
described below for the ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1,2009:
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Raise and Appropriate
Transfer from Available Funds:
Wetlands Protection Act
Betterment Fund
Water Operations
Wastewater Operations
Electric Department
Airport Operations
Parking Operations
Total
$33,685,728.30
$4,000.00
$10,287.84
$767,247.81
$809,630.14
$739,427.06
$84,079.47
$2,265.43
$36,102,666.05
Selectmen
Other Expenses
Total
$ 93,700.00
$ 93,700.00
Town Manager
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Total
$ 396,375.27
$ 79,607.50
$ 475,982.77
DatalFinance
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Capital Outlay
Total
264,045.18
59,920.00
100.00
324,065.18
Accountant
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Total
164,496.13
29,650.00
194,146.13
Assessor
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Total
128,345.38
28,110.00
156,455.38
Personnel
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Total
16,000.00
16,000.00
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Data Processing
Personal Services 248,314.06
Other Expenses 193,300.00
Capital Outlay 26,250.00
Total 467,864.06
Town Clerk
Personal Services 161,572.31
Other Expenses 18,727.00
Total 180,299.31
Conservation
Personal Services 58,643.27
Other Expenses 3.371.50
Total 62,014.77
Planning Board
Personal Services 146,260.75
Other Expenses 656.00
Total 146,916.75
Zoning Board of
Appeals
Personal Services 10,296.00
Other Expenses 400.00
Total 10,696.00
Boards/Commissions
Personal Services
Other Expenses 2.357.95
Total 2,357.95
Municipal Building
Committee
Personal Services
Other Expenses 150.00
Total 150.00
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Public Buildings
Personal Services 233,499.11
Other Expenses 279,225.00
Capital Outlay 1 ,000.00
Total 513,724.11
Police
Personal Services 2,972,392.00
Other Expenses 365,222.00
Capital Outlay 70,000.00
Total 3,407,614.00
Fire
Personal Services 2,751,200.45
Other Expenses 176,885.00
Capital Outlay 30,030.00
Total 2,958,115.45
Personal Services 407,590.26
Other Expenses 78,582.00
Capital Outlay 2,587.00
Total 488,759.26
Dispatchers
Personal Service 542,214.74
Other Expenses 19,023.00
Capital Outlay U 13.00
Total 562,350.74
Building Inspector
Personal Services 161,950.20
Other Expenses 12.391.00
Total 174,341.20
Emergency
Management
Personal Services 3,498.00
Other Expenses 40,630.00
Capital Outlay 2,600.00
Total 46,728.00
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Town Expense-
Education
Personal Services 29,220.00
Total 29,220.00
Engineering
Personal Services 201,769.96
Other Expenses 30,470.00
Total 232,239.96
D.P.W.
Administration
Personal Services 271,994.84
Other Expenses 1,637,543.00
Total 1,909,537.84
Highway
Personal Services 818,426.99
Other Expenses 560,222.00
Total 1,378,648.99
Winter Maintenance
Personal 104,360.00
Other Expenses 235,080.00
Total 339,440.00
Health
Personal Services 107,444.60
Other Expenses 23,439.00
Total 130,883.60
Right to Know
Personal Services 3,000.00
Other Expenses
Total 3,000.00
Senior Citizens
Personal Services 281,854.20
Other Expenses 5 1,263.16
Total 333,117.36
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Veterans Services
Personal Services 60,761.15
Other Expenses 100,405.00
Total 161,166.15
Social Services
Personal Services 90,973.94
Other Expenses 4.457.00
Total 95,430.94
Library
Personal Services 425,810.29
Other Expenses 183,080.00
Total 608,890.29
Parks/Recreation
Personal Services 98,372.98
Other Expenses 19.485.00
Total 117,857.98
Historical Commission
Other Expenses 1.368.00
Total 1,368.00
Arts Cultural Council
Other Expenses $ 2,640.00
Total $ 2,640.00
Insurance~enefits
Town Insurance 750,351.36
Employee Benefits 12,970.343.76
Total 13,720,695.12
Debt
Debt 6,227,1 16.29
Total 6,227,116.29
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Miscellaneous
393,132.47
Finance Committee
Personal
Reserve Fund
Total
6,000.00
100,000.00
106,000.00
Revaluation
30,000.00
Grand Total
$ 36,102,666.05
V oted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n Clerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiek:l, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 2
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the
sum of $36,491,578.00 to defray the expenses of the Mansfield Public School System for
the ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1, 2009 as follows:
Salaries
Goods and Services
TOTAL:
$28,590,762.00
$7,900,816.00
$36,491,578.00
Or take any action in relation thereto.
Explanation: This article establishes the FY201 0 budget appropriations for the School
Department broken down by Salaries and Goods and Services.
SPONSOR: School Committee
ARTICLE 2 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of
$36,491,578.00 to defray the expenses of the Mansfield Public School System for the
ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1,2009 as follows:
TOTAL:
$28,590,762.00
$7,900,816.00
$36,491,578.00
Salaries
Goods and Services
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V oted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n Clerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiek:l, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 5
To see if the Town will vote to raise from water enterprise revenue or transfer from
available funds the sum of$ 4,084,369.75 to defray the expenses of the Water Enterprise,
as further described below for the ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1, 2009:
Raise from Revenue
Transfer from General Fund
Total
$4,077,416.38
$6,953.37
$4,084,369.75
Water
a Personal Services
b Other Expenses
c Capital Outlay
d Debt
e Internal Services
f Reserve Fund
Total
862,796.00
1,004,850.00
95,000.00
1,332,475.94
764,247.81
25,000.00
4,084,369.75
Or take any action in relation thereto.
EXPLANATION: This article establishes the FY2010 budget appropriations for the
Water Enterprise account.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
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ARTICLE 5 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise from water enterprise revenue or transfer from available
funds the sum of $ 4,084,369.75 to defray the expenses of the Water Enterprise, as
further described below for the ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1, 2009:
Raise from Revenue
Transfer from General Fund
Total
$4,077,416.38
$6,953.37
$4,084,369.75
Water
a Personal Services
b Other Expenses
c Capital Outlay
d Debt
e Internal Services
f Reserve Fund
Total
862,796.00
1,004,850.00
95,000.00
1,332,475.94
764,247.81
25,000.00
4,084,369.75
V oted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n Oerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 6
To see if the Town will vote to raise from Wastewater Enterprise revenue or transfer
from available funds the sum of $ 4,437,088.92 to defray the expenses of the Wastewater
Enterprise, as further described below for the ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1,
2009:
Raise from Revenue
Transfer from General Fund
Transfer from Retained Earnings
Transfer from Wastewater Depreciation Fund
Total
4,096,391.08
68,925.57
11,772.27
260,000.00
4,437,088.92
Wastewater
a Personal Services
b Other Expenses
c Capital Outlay
d Debt
e Internal Services
f Reserve Fund
Total
844,715.11
1,465,558.00
50,000.00
1,242,185.67
809,630.14
25,000.00
4,437,088.92
Or take any action in relation thereto.
EXPLANATION: This article establishes the FY2010 budget appropriations for the
Wastewater Enterprise account.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
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ARTICLE 6 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise from Wastewater Enterprise revenue or transfer from
available funds the sum of $ 4,437,088.92 to defray the expenses of the Wastewater
Enterprise, as further described below for the ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1,
2009:
Raise from Revenue
Transfer from General Fund
Transfer from Retained Earnings
Transfer from Wastewater Depreciation Fund
Total
4,096,391.08
68,925.57
11,772.27
260,000.00
4,437,088.92
a Personal Services
b Other Expenses
c Capital Outlay
d Debt
e Internal Services
f Reserve Fund
Total
844,715.11
1,465,558.00
50,000.00
1,242,185.67
809,630.14
25,000.00
4,437,088.92
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
I-lelen P. Christian
Tow n Oerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiek:l, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 7
To see if the Town will vote to raise from Airport Enterprise revenue the sum of
$75,090.00 to defray the expenses of the Airport Enterprise, as further described below
for the ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1,2009:
a
b
Airport
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Capital Outlay
Debt
Internal Services
Reserve Fund
Total
1,700.00
21,610.00
44,260.00
o
2,520.00
5,000.00
75,090.00
c
d
e
f
Or take any action in relation thereto.
Explanation: This article establishes the FY201 0 budget appropriations for the Airport
Enterprise account.
SPONSOR: Mansfield Airport Commission
ARTICLE 7 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise from Airport Enterprise revenue the sum of $75,090.00 to
defray the expenses of the Airport Enterprise, as further described below for the ensuing
12-month period beginning July I, 2009:
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Airport
a Personal Services
b Other Expenses
c Capital Outlay
d Debt
e Internal Services
f Reserve Fund
Total
V oted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
1,700.00
21,610.00
44,260.00
o
2,520.00
5,000.00
75,090.00
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Helen P. Christian
Tow n Oerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSEITS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfieki, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 8
To see if the Town will vote to raise from Parking Enterprise revenue the sum of
$695,896.00 to defray the expenses of the Parking Enterprise, as further described below
for the ensuing 12-month period beginning July 1,2009:
a
b
Parking
Personal Services
Other Expenses
Capital Outlay
Internal Services
Reserve Fund
Total
104,412.00
572,546.00
o
13,938.00
5,000.00
695,896.00
c
d
e
Or take any action in relation thereto.
EXPLANATION: This article establishes the FY2010 budget appropriations for the
Parking Enterprise account.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 8 - Vote
Move the Town vote to raise from Parking Enterprise revenue the sum of $695,896 to
defray the expenses of the Parking Enterprise, as further described below for the ensuing
12-month period beginning July 1, 2009:
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Parking
a Personal Services
b Other Expenses
c Capital Outlay
d Internal Services
e Reserve Fund
Total
104,412.00
572,546.00
o
13,938.00
5,000.00
695,896.00
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
A TrEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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Helen P. Christian
Tow n Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSEITS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office 0 f the To \\Tl Clerk
6 Park Row
Mans:fiekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April ]4, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Stree~ Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 9
To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Municipal Building Committee available
funds in the sum of $587.00 from the Mansfield Police Station Project and $6,378.00
from the Jordan Jackson Elementary School Project to the General Fund or other
appropriate account:
Raise from Revenue
Transfer from Police Station Project
Transfer from Jordan Jackson Elementary
School Project
Total
o
$587.00
$6,378.00
$6,965.00
Or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 9 - Vote
Move the Town vote to transfer from the Municipal Building Committee available funds
in the sum of $587.00 from the Mansfield Police Station Project and $6,378.00 from the
Jordan Jackson Elementary School Project to the General Fund or other appropriate
account:
Raise from Revenue
Transfer from Police Station Project
Transfer from Jordan Jackson Elementary
School Project
Total
o
$587.00
$6,378.00
$6,965.00
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V oted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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Helen P. Christian
Tow n Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfieki, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 10
To see if the Town will vote to accept M.G.L. Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of
1986 as amended by Chapter 126 of the Acts of 1988 which allows an additional Real
Estate tax exemption of one hundred percent (100%) on Clauses 17D, 22, 22A, 22B,
22C, 22D, 22E, 37A, and 41C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws, or take
any action in relation thereto.
Explanation: This article is an annual article to allow 100% of allowable exemptions on
certain clauses for Fiscal Year 2010.
SPONSOR: Board of Assessors
ARTICLE 10 - Vote
Move the Town vote to accept M.G.L. Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 as
amended by Chapter 126 of the Acts of 1988 which allows an additional Real Estate tax
exemption of one hundred percent (100%) on Clauses 17D, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D,
22E, 37A, and 41C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws.
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSEITS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n Clerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 13
To see if the Town will vote to adopt under Chapter 60A Section 1 of the Massachusetts
General Laws Local Option, or take any action in relation thereto.
Explanation: Effective January 1, 2010. Adds a new local acceptance paragraph of G.L.
c 60A, S 1 that if accepted, will exempt from the motor vehicle excise Massachusetts
residents who are on active duty military outside the country for at least 45 days of the
excise calendar year. If the service member is wounded or killed in an armed conflict,
the exemption applies regardless of the number of days deployed. As with all motor
vehicle excise exemptions for individuals found in G.L. c. 60A, S 1, the service member
may exempt only one vehicle owned and registered for personal use. If the community
accepts the exemption, then all taxpayers in the community with delinquent motor
vehicle excise bills will be charged an extra $3 when the excises are sent to a deputy
collector for collection action (the current fee is $10). This is intended to offset any
reduced revenue if eligible residents are granted to exemption. The exemption takes
effect on January 1 after the calendar year of acceptance is voted. Acceptance of this
paragraph requires a majority vote of the municipal legislative body, subject to local
charter.
SPONSOR: Veterans' Services
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ARTICLE 13 - Vote
Move the Town vote to adopt under Chapter 60A Section 1 of the Massachusetts General
Laws Local Option.
V oted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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Helen P. Christian
Tow n Oerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 14
To see if the Town will vote to adopt, under Chapter 59, Section 5 of the Massachusetts
General Laws, Local Option Fifth B, or take any action in relation thereto.
Explanation: This will allow the town meeting to update and continue the tax exempt
status of Post 3264, VFW, which it adopted under M.G.L. Chapter 17D at Town Meeting
on June 6, 1983 and reaffirmed at Town Meeting on October 16, 1989.
Fifth B, the real and personal estate belonging to or held in trust for the benefit of
incorporated organizations of veterans of any war in which the United States has been
engaged, to the extent of seven hundred thousand dollars, if used and occupied by such
association, and if the net income from said property is used for charitable purposes;
provided, however, that such estate shall not be exempt for any year in which such
association or the trustees holding for the benefit of such association willfully omit to file
with the assessors the list and statement required by section twenty-nine. This clause
shall take effect upon its acceptance by any city or town. In a city or town which accepts
the provisions of this clause, the provisions of clause Fifth and Fifth A shall not be
applicable.
SPONSOR: Veterans' Services
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ARTICLE 14 - Vote
Move the Town vote to adopt, under Chapter 59, Section 5 of the Massachusetts General
Laws, Local Option Fifth B.
V oted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n Oerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiek:l, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 15
To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53
1/2E, or take any action in relation thereto.
Explanation: This will establish a technology fund for police department purchasing
needs exclusively by retained fees obtained through the firearms licensing process.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 15 - Vote
Move the Town vote to authorize the Police Department to establish for Fiscal Year 2010
a Revolving Firearms License and Permit Fees Account in accordance with M.G.L.
Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2 to receive 50% of firearms license and permit fees, and to
authorize expenditures of up to $10,000 from such fund to pay for expenditures involved
in the equipping and training of Mansfield Police Officers, including the Purchase and
Technology Equipment.
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n Clerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 16
To see if the Town will vote to establish a bylaw relative to the public consumption
and/or possession of any amount of Marijuana or Tetrahydrocannabinol (as defined in
M.G.L. Chapter 94C, Section 1) less than one ounce, or take any action in relation
thereto.
Section XV - Possession/Consumption of Marijuana
XV-l No person shall smoke, ingest, or otherwise use or consume Marijuana or
Tetrahydrocannabinol (as defined in G.L. Chapter 94C, Section 1, as amended) while in
or upon any public place or any place to which the public has a right of access including,
but not limited to public ways, private ways, sidewalks, parking lots, parks and commons,
playgrounds, recreation areas, beaches, boat landings, cemeteries, municipal buildings
and schools and grounds or athletic fields appurtenant thereto, or premises licensed by the
Town, and including any motor vehicle or bicycle or other passenger conveyance
operated by a common carrier, when parked or moving upon any of the above places or
locations.
XV -2 For the purpose of this by-law, Marijuana shall be any substance so defined by
General Laws Chapter 94C, Section 1, as amended.
XV-3 The enforcing person shall make a record of the incident, such record to include the
following information (to the extent that it is available), name and address of the person
violating the ordinance; name and address of landlord, if applicable; date; time; motor
vehicle registration number, if applicable; and location of the violation.
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XV -4 This by-law may be enforced through any lawful means in law or in equity
including, but not limited to enforcement by criminal indictment or complaint pursuant to
G.L. Chapter 40, Section 21, or by non-criminal disposition pursuant to G.L. Chapter 40,
Section 21 D, by any police officer. Any person found to be in violation of this by-law, or
who refuses to give the above-noted information or if any information proves false, shall
be liable to a fine of three hundred dollars ($300.00) for each such violation. Any penalty
imposed under this by-law shall be in addition to any civil penalty imposed under G.L.
Chapter 94C, Section 32L.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 16 - Vote
Move the Town vote to establish a bylaw relative to the public consumption and/or
possession of any amount of Marijuana or Tetrahydrocannabinol (as defined in M.G.L.
Chapter 94C, Section 1) less than one ounce.
Section XV - Possession/Consumption of Marijuana
XV-l No person shall smoke, ingest, or otherwise use or consume Marijuana or
Tetrahydrocannabinol (as defined in G.L. Chapter 94C, Section 1, as amended) while in
or upon any public place or any place to which the public has a right of access including,
but not limited to public ways, private ways, sidewalks, parking lots, parks and commons,
playgrounds, recreation areas, beaches, boat landings, cemeteries, municipal buildings
and schools and grounds or athletic fields appurtenant thereto, or premises licensed by the
Town, and including any motor vehicle or bicycle or other passenger conveyance
operated by a common carrier, when parked or moving upon any of the above places or
locations.
XV -2 For the purpose of this by-law, Marijuana shall be any substance so defined by
General Laws Chapter 94C, Section 1, as amended.
XV-3 The enforcing person shall make a record of the incident, such record to include the
following information (to the extent that it is available), name and address of the person
violating the ordinance; name and address of landlord, if applicable; date; time; motor
vehicle registration number, if applicable; and location of the violation.
XV -4 This by-law may be enforced through any lawful means in law or in equity
including, but not limited to enforcement by criminal indictment or complaint pursuant to
G.L. Chapter 40, Section 21, or by non-criminal disposition pursuant to G.L. Chapter 40,
Section 21 D, by any police officer. Any person found to be in violation of this by-law, or
who refuses to give the above-noted information or if any information proves false, shall
be liable to a fine of three hundred dollars ($300.00) for each such violation. Any penalty
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imposed under this by-law shall be in addition to any civil penalty imposed under G.L.
Chapter 94C, Section 32L.
Voted favorably on a standing vote - 65 in favor - 55 opposed
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n Oerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 17
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the
sum of $12,000.00 for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection, or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Health
ARTICLE 17 - Vote
Move the Town vote to appropriate from available funds the sum of $12,000.00 for a
Household Hazardous Waste Collection.
V oted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n Oerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfieki, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 20
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available
funds a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant including the following:
'Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
Explanation: The Tri-Town Wastewater Treatment Project is being considered for
Stimulus funding by the Patrick-Murray administration "Common Infrastructure
Application Pilot Program." This article is being placed on the Annual Town Meeting in
case any Town Meeting funding is needed to support a possible grant for the project.
-Replacement or repair of two (2) Mack trucks (NOTE: THIS ITEM HAS
BEEN REMOVED ON THE MOTION - YOU NEED TO STATE THIS TO
EVERYONE)
Explanation: The Wastewater Treatment Plant is currently experiencing serious problems
with both 1985 Mack trucks, and we are attempting to have them repaired; but depending
on costs, we may need to have this funded at Town Meeting.
Or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR:
Capital Improvements Committee
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ARTICLE 20 - Vote
Move the Town vote to transfer $35,000.00 from the Wastewater Depreciation Trust
Fund to fund appraisals of land needed for wastewater effluent disposal.
V oted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n Clerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiek:l, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 22
To see if the Town will vote to accept the widened Right-of-Way for School Street, in
the area of Mansfield Crossing. The widened right of way and related easements are as
described in the Mass Highway Layout No. 8005 and Order of Taking dated 3/1812009,
and shown on plans titled "Mansfield-2009 Alteration - Three Sheets, Layout No. 8005
(Limited Access)", dated 3/18/2009 by Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., or take any action in
relation thereto.
Explanation: The Mansfield Crossing project widened the School Street Right of Way, in
accordance with the approved design plans, utilizing land that was a part of the Mansfield
Crossing site. With the School Street roadway now completed in a satisfactory and
approved manner, the Right-of-Way can now be officially accepted.
SPONSOR: Engineering Department
ARTICLE 22 - Vote
Move the Town vote to accept the widened Right-of-Way for School Street, in the area
of Mansfield Crossing. The widened right of way and related easements are as described
in the Mass Highway Layout No. 8005 and Order of Taking dated 3/18/2009, and shown
on plans titled "Mansfield-2009 Alteration - Three Sheets, Layout No. 8005 (Limited
Access)", dated 3/18/2009 by Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.
V ote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n Clerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 33
To see if the Town will vote to accept the Shawmut Avenue Extension as a Public Way,
or take any action in relation thereto. See below for the legal description:
Le2al Description:
Beginning at a concrete bound at the Southwest corner of said roadway.
Thence running clockwise by a curve having a radius of30.00' for a length of 27.40' to a
concrete bound at a point of reverse curvature; Thence running counter-clockwise by a
curve having a radius of 60.00' for a length of 298.10' to a concrete bound at a point of
reverse curvature; Thence running clockwise by a curve having a radius of 30.00' for a
length of 27.40' to a concrete bound; Thence running N 84-14-19 W 10.37' to a concrete
bound; Thence running S 05-59-16 E 51.07' to the point of the beginning.
Draina2e Easement:
Beginning at the Southwest corner of said easement, said point being on the Northerly
side of Shawmut Ave. Ext.; Thence running N 05-59-16 W 161.75' to a point; Thence
running N 84-00-44 E 50.00' to a point; Thence running S 05-59-16 E 160.00' to a point;
Thence running S 07-30-25 W 70.34' to a point on the Northerly sideline of Shawmut
Ave. Ext.; Thence running by a curve having a radius of 60.00' for a length of 80.54' to
the point of beginning. Said roadway and easement are shown on As-Built plan by
Hutchins-Trowbridge Assoc., Inc. Dated October 14, 1997.
SPONSOR: Citizens' Petition
ARTICLE 33 - Vote
Move the Town vote to accept the Shawmut Avenue Extension as a Public Way. See
below for the legal description:
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Lee:al Description:
Beginning at a concrete bound at the Southwest comer of said roadway. Thence running
clockwise by a curve having a radius of 30.00' for a length of 27.40' to a concrete bound
at a point of reverse curvature; Thence running counter-clockwise by a curve having a
radius of 60.00' for a length of 298.10' to a concrete bound at a point of reverse
curvature; Thence running clockwise by a curve having a radius of 30.00' for a length of
27.40' to a concrete bound; Thence running N 84-14-19 W 10.37' to a concrete bound;
Thence running S 05-59-16 E 51.07' to the point of the beginning.
Draioae:e Easement:
Beginning at the Southwest corner of said easement, said point being on the Northerly
side of Shawmut Ave. Ext.; Thence running N 05-59-16 W 161.75' to a point; Thence
running N 84-00-44 E 50.00' to a point; Thence running S 05-59-16 E 160.00' to a point;
Thence running S 07-30-25 W 70.34' to a point on the Northerly sideline of Shawmut
Ave. Ext.; Thence running by a curve having a radius of 60.00' for a length of 80.54' to
the point of beginning; Said roadway and easement are shown on As-Built plan by
Hutchins-Trowbridge Assoc., Inc. Dated October 14,1997.
V ote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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Helen P. Christian
Tow n Oerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 34
To see if the Town will vote to accept a traffic signal easement along the westerly side of
School Street described as a traffic signal easement shall be located within an easement
area on a portion of the property which is shown as "Traffic Signal Easement" on a plan
entitled "Plan of Land in Mansfield, Mass. Showing Location of Traffic Signal
Maintenance Easement to be Granted to the town of Mansfield" dated February 25, 2009,
as signed and stamped by Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., recorded herewith, being further
described as follows, or take any other action in relation thereto.
Beginning at a point on the north-westerly location line of the existing Town layout of
School Street, in the Town of Mansfield, County of Bristol, Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, said point bearing north 50023 '09" east and being one hundred eleven and
ninety-five hundredths (111.95) feet distant from the south-westerly property corner;
Thence, leaving said location line northerly by a curve to the left of thirty-five and no
hundredths (35.00) feet radius a distance of fifty-four and ninety-eight hundredths (54.98)
feet to a point; Thence, north 39036'51" west nineteen and fifty-one hundredths (19.51)
feet to a point; Thence, north 50023 '09" east sixty and fifty-hundredths (60.50) feet to a
point; Thence South 39036'51" East NINE and fifty-one hundredths (9.51) feet to a point;
Thence by a curve to the left of forty-five and no hundredths (45.00) feet radius a
distance of seventy and sixty-nine hundredths (70.69) feet to the point again on the
existing north-westerly location line of School Street; thence, S53023'09" west one-
hundred-forty and fifty-hundredths (140.50) feet to the point of beginning; containing
about 3995 square feet.
It is agreed that said Traffic Signal Equipment Shall remain the property of Grantee, its
successors and assigns and the Grantee shall be solely responsible for all maintenance
obligations with respect thereto, Grantor having no such obligations. In exercising its
maintenance obligations, (i) Grantee shall promptly restore the Traffic Signal Easement
area so affected to as good condition as the same was in immediately prior to
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commencement of such work; (ii) Grantee shall use reasonable efforts to mInImIZe
interference with the use of the Property; and (iii) retain responsibility for any and all
equipment and personnel used in erecting, maintaining and operating the Traffic Signal
Equipment.
This easement shall run with the land and inure to the benefit of Grantee's successors and
aSSIgns.
The easement granted by this instrument is an easement in gross which cannot be
relocated without express consent of Grantee.
For Grantor's title see Deed recorded at Book 17693, page 345, Book 17693, page 343,
Book 17693, page 341, Book 17693, page 337.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen; Charles Mulcahy, 11 Robin Hill Road, Mansfield,
MA
ARTICLE 34 - Vote
Move the Town vote to accept a traffic signal easement along the westerly side of School
Street described as a traffic signal easement shall be located within an easement area on a
portion of the property which is shown as "Traffic Signal Easement" on a plan entitled
"Plan of Land in Mansfield, Mass. Showing Location of Traffic Signal Maintenance
Easement to be Granted to the town of Mansfield" dated February 25, 2009, as signed
and stamped by Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., recorded herewith, being further described as
follows:
Beginning at a point on the north-westerly location line of the existing Town layout of
School Street, in the Town of Mansfield, County of Bristol, Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, said point bearing north 50023 '09" east and being one hundred eleven and
ninety-five hundredths (111.95) feet distant from the south-westerly property corner;
Thence, leaving said location line northerly by a curve to the left of thirty-five and no
hundredths (35.00) feet radius a distance of fifty-four and ninety-eight hundredths (54.98)
feet to a point; Thence, north 39036'51" west nineteen and fifty-one hundredths (19.51)
feet to a point; Thence, north 50023 '09" east sixty and fifty-hundredths (60.50) feet to a
point; Thence South 39036'51" East NINE and fifty-one hundredths (9.51) feet to a point;
Thence by a curve to the left of forty-five and no hundredths (45.00) feet radius a
distance of seventy and sixty-nine hundredths (70.69) feet to the point again on the
existing north-westerly location line of School Street; thence, S53023 '09" west one-
hundred-forty and fifty-hundredths (140.50) feet to the point of beginning; containing
about 3995 square feet.
It is agreed that said Traffic Signal Equipment Shall remain the property of Grantee, its
successors and assigns and the Grantee shall be solely responsible for all maintenance
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obligations with respect thereto, Grantor having no such obligations. In exercising its
maintenance obligations, (i) Grantee shall promptly restore the Traffic Signal Easement
area so affected to as good condition as the same was in immediately prior to
commencement of such work; (ii) Grantee shall use reasonable efforts to minimize
interference with the use of the Property; and (iii) retain responsibility for any and all
equipment and personnel used in erecting, maintaining and operating the Traffic Signal
Equipment.
This easement shall run with the land and inure to the benefit of Grantee's successors and
assIgns.
The easement granted by this instrument is an easement in gross which cannot be
relocated without express consent of Grantee.
For Grantor's title see Deed recorded at Book 17693, page 345, Book 17693, page 343,
Book 17693, page 341, Book 17693, page 337.
V oted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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Helen P. Christian
Tow n Clerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 37
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Mansfield General By-Laws by
adding the following Chapter Twenty-Seven - "Audit Committee", or take any action in
relation thereto.
Chapter Twenty-Seven - Audit Committee
Section I - Membership
There is hereby established in the Town and independent Audit Committee consisting of
five (5) members. Such members shall consist of: one (1) current member each from the
Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Finance Committee, as designated by the
respective chairman thereof, plus two (2) at-large members appointed by the Board of
Selectmen. Each at-large membership shall be reserved, whenever possible, for members
with expertise, through education and experience, in accounting, auditing, internal control
and financial reporting. Each at-large member: (a) must be a resident of the Town and a
registered voter; (b) cannot serve on any other Town board, commission or committee or
be employed by the Town; and (c) cannot in any way influence or exercise managerial
responsibilities that fall within the scope of an audit.
Section II - Term
Each at-large Audit Committee member shall serve a term for two (2) years, except that
one of the initial appointees shall serve for a term of one (1) year and one of the initial
appointees shall serve for a term of two (2) years in order to allow one at-large member's
term to thereafter expire on an annual basis. The Board of Selectmen shall specify the
term of office for each of its initial at-large appointees. All other members shall serve a
term of one (1) year. Each membership shall commence on July 1 and shall expire on
June 30 of any given calendar year, except that the initial members of the Audit
Committee shall be appointed no later than thirty (30) days following receipt of approval
of this By-Law from the Office of the Attorney General. The term of the appointments of
the initial appointees shall be measured from July 1 st immediately following such
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approval. No member's appointment may be rescinded by an appointing authority prior
to the expiration of his or her term, except for good cause as determined by the Board of
Selectmen in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 9-7 of the Mansfield
Home Rule Charter. Any vacancy occurring in the Audit Committee shall be filled by
the appropriate appointing authority for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Section In - Meetings
The Audit Committee shall meet at least () times per year. The annual
cycle for Audit Committee business shall coincide with the fiscal year of the Town
beginning on July 1 st. At the first meeting of each fiscal year, the Audit Committee shall
elect a chairman, vice chairman and secretary from its membership. In the event a
vacancy occurs in any of these offices, the Audit Committee shall hold a special meeting
for the purpose of electing one (1) of its members to fill such vacancy.
Make recommendations to and assist the Town Manager with the selection, terms of
V otes of the Audit Committee shall require a majority of those present and voting, with
all appointed members entitled to cast a vote. The Audit Committee shall be subject to
the Open Meeting Law.
Section IV - Duties
Subject to the Town Charter, specific duties ofthe Audit Committee shall include,
but are not limited to, the following:
(6)
relationship, scope of services, and oversight of the work of independent
accountant(s) and independent auditor(s) retained to issue independent
reports, audits or other services for the Town.
Review management letters and similar communications, the Town's
response, and implementation of corrective action plans.
Review and monitor the Town's financial reports, reporting processes and
internal controls.
Establish a confidential process to receive, investigate and advise the Town
Manager and Board of Selectmen about complaints and questions regarding
accounting or management practices from Town employees.
Report annually to the Board of Selectmen how the Audit Committee
discharged its duties and responsibilities for the immediately preceding audit
and advise the Board of Selectmen, as appropriate.
Subject to the availability of funding, engage financial experts in connection
with the performance of its duties under this bylaw.
Any other duties that are ordinarily performed by governmental audit
committees, whenever necessary or appropriate.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(7)
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Section V - Severability
If any part of this By-Law shall be held invalid, such part shall be deemed
severable and the invalidity thereof shall not affect the remaining parts of this By-Law.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen; Finance Committee
ARTICLE 37 - Vote
Move the Town vote to amend the Town of Mansfield General By-Laws by adding the
following Chapter Twenty-Seven - "Audit Committee":
Chapter Twenty-Seven - Audit Committee
Section I - Membership
There is hereby established in the Town and independent Audit Committee consisting of
five (5) members. Such members shall consist of: one (1) current member each from the
Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Finance Committee, as designated by the
respective chairman thereof, plus two (2) at-large members appointed by the Board of
Selectmen *and School Committee jointly. Each at-large membership shall be reserved,
whenever possible, for members with expertise, through education and experience, in
accounting, auditing, internal control and financial reporting. Each at-large member: (a)
must be a resident of the Town and a registered voter; (b) cannot serve on any other
Town board, commission or committee or be employed by the Town; and (c) cannot in
any way influence or exercise managerial responsibilities that fall within the scope of an
audit.
Section II - Term
Each at-large Audit Committee member shall serve a term for two (2) years, except that
one of the initial appointees shall serve for a term of one (1) year and one of the initial
appointees shall serve for a term of two (2) years in order to allow one at-large member's
term to thereafter expire on an annual basis. The Board of Selectmen shall specify the
term of office for each of its initial at-large appointees. All other members shall serve a
term of one (1) year. Each membership shall commence on July 1 and shall expire on
June 30 of any given calendar year, except that the initial members of the Audit
Committee shall be appointed no later than thirty (30) days following receipt of approval
of this By-Law from the Office of the Attorney General. The term of the appointments of
the initial appointees shall be measured from July 1 sl immediately following such
approval. No member's appointment may be rescinded by an appointing authority prior
to the expiration of his or her term, except for good cause as determined by the Board of
Selectmen in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 9-7 of the Mansfield
Home Rule Charter. Any vacancy occurring in the Audit Committee shall be filled by
the appropriate appointing authority for the remainder of the unexpired term.
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Section III - Meetings
The Audit Committee shall meet at least two (2) times per year. The annual cycle for
Audit Committee business shall coincide with the fiscal year of the Town beginning on
July 1 st. At the first meeting of each fiscal year, the Audit Committee shall elect a
chairman, vice chairman and secretary from its membership. In the event a vacancy
occurs in any of these offices, the Audit Committee shall hold a special meeting for the
purpose of electing one (1) of its members to fill such vacancy.
Make recommendations to and assist the Town Manager with the selection, terms of
Votes of the Audit Committee shall require a majority of those present and voting, with
all appointed members entitled to cast a vote. The Audit Committee shall be subject to
the Open Meeting Law.
Section IV - Duties
Subject to the Town Charter, specific duties of the Audit Committee shall include, but are
not limited to, the following:
(1) relationship, scope of services, and oversight of the work of independent
accountant(s) and independent auditor(s) retained to issue independent
reports, audits or other services for the Town.
(2) Review management letters and similar communications, the Town's
response, and implementation of corrective action plans.
(3) Review and monitor the Town's financial reports, reporting processes and
internal controls.
(4) Establish a confidential process to receive, investigate and advise the Town
Manager and Board of Selectmen about complaints and questions regarding
accounting or management practices from Town employees.
(5) Report annually to the Board of Selectmen how the Audit Committee
discharged its duties and responsibilities for the immediately preceding audit
and advise the Board of Selectmen, as appropriate.
(6) Subject to the availability of funding, engage financial experts in connection
with the performance of its duties under this bylaw.
(7) Any other duties that are ordinarily performed by governmental audit
committees, whenever necessary or appropriate.
Section V - Severability
If any part of this By-Law shall be held invalid, such part shall be deemed severable and
the invalidity thereof shall not affect the remaining parts of this By-Law.
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* Amendment voted favorably on a majority show of hands vote
Main motion as amended
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
111'
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Helen P. Christian
Tow n Oerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiek:l, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 38
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to add the following section:
3.6.7.2.6.1 Special Provisions for a Gap in Wireless Coverage, or take any action in
relation thereto.
The Planning Board is authorized to issue a special permit for a wireless communications
facility in accordance with this by-law in districts where a wireless communications
facility is otherwise prohibited under the Schedule of Principal Use Regulations subject
to the following terms and conditions:
a The Planning Board, after public hearing and presentation of substantial
evidence by the applicant, determines that a significant gap in wireless
coverage exists in a portion of the town,; and that to disallow the
location/construction/placement of a wireless communication facility within a
zoning district where a wireless communication facility would not be
permitted would be an effective prohibition of said use and a violation of
Section 704 of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996.
b An applicant for a significant gap in wireless coverage determination must
submit such information as may be required, such as mapping of existing
areas of coverage, maps depicting location of wireless coverage gaps, reports,
affidavits and other supplemental narrative information from a suitably
qualified radio frequency engineer(s) or other industry specialist to clearly
demonstrate a gap in coverage exists and there are no other suitable locations
for the placement of a wireless communication tower to close the gap.
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The Planning Board may require an applicant for a gap in wireless coverage
determination to pay the costs and expenses of an expert or other consultant
deemed necessary by the board to provide peer review and comment upon the
application.
c An application for a special permit relying upon a significant gap in wireless
coverage determination shall comply with all applicable requirements of
Section 3.6.7, Wireless Communication Towers, and Section 5.5, Special
Permits, of the Mansfield Zoning By-Law.
SPONSOR: Mansfield Planning Board
ARTICLE 38 - Vote
Move the Town vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to add the following section:
3.6.7.2.6.1 Special Provisions for a Gap in Wireless Coverage
The Planning Board is authorized to issue a special permit for a wireless communications
facility in accordance with this by-law in districts where a wireless communications
facility is otherwise prohibited under the Schedule of Principal Use Regulations subject
to the following terms and conditions:
a The Planning Board, after public hearing and presentation of substantial
evidence by the applicant, determines that a significant gap in wireless
coverage exists in a portion of the town,; and that to disallow the
location/construction/placement of a wireless communication facility within a
zoning district where a wireless communication facility would not be
permitted would be an effective prohibition of said use and a violation of
Section 704 of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996.
b An applicant for a significant gap in wireless coverage determination must
submit such information as may be required, such as mapping of existing
areas of coverage, maps depicting location of wireless coverage gaps, reports,
affidavits and other supplemental narrative information from a suitably
qualified radio frequency engineer(s) or other industry specialist to clearly
demonstrate a gap in coverage exists and there are no other suitable locations
for the placement of a wireless communication tower to close the gap.
The Planning Board may require an applicant for a gap in wireless coverage
determination to pay the costs and expenses of an expert or other consultant
deemed necessary by the board to provide peer review and comment upon the
application.
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Article 38 - Page 3
c An application for a special permit relying upon a significant gap in wireless
coverage determination shall comply with all applicable requirements of
Section 3.6.7, Wireless Communication Towers, and Section 5.5, Special
Permits, of the Mansfield Zoning By-Law.
V ote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
111
Helen P. Christian
Tow n Oerk
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Office of the TO\m Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 39
A. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law as follows, or take any action
in relation thereto. (changes in bold).
1.5.43
1.5.46
5.4.2
Flood Hazard, Area of Special: The land in the flood plain within the
Municipal boundaries of the Town of Mansfield subject to a one percent or
greater chance of flooding in any given year. The area is designated as Zone
A, /.1, :\2, ,\3, ,\1, ,\6 or ,^.7 and AE on the FIRM dated July 7, 2009.
Special Hazard Area: An area having special flood and/or flood related
erosion hazards, and shown on the FHBM FIRM as Zone A, ;\1, ,^.2, ,\3, ,\1,
:\6 or ,\7 and AE.
District Delineation: Flood Plain District is herein established an overlay
district. The District includes all special flood hazard areas within the Town
of Mansfield designated on the Mansfield as Zone A and AE on the
Bristol County Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) issued by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the administration of the
National Flood Insurance Program. The map panels of the Bristol County
FIRM that are wholly or pal1ially within the Town of Mansfield are
panel numbers 25005C00181<" 25005C0019Ji" 25005C00361<" 5005C0037F,
25005C0038F, 25005C0039F, 25005C0041F, 25005C0043F, 25005C 0107F,
25005C0126F and 25005C0127F dated Aprill, 1977 .July 7,2009. as Zone
,\, ,\ 1, ,\2, :\3, :\ 1, :\.6, aAd ,\7. The exact boundaries of the District may be
defined by the 100-year base flood elevations shown on the FIRM dated :\pril
I, 1977, and as may be amendecl from time to timo by vote of T own Meeting
and further defined by the Bristol County Flood Insurance Study (FIS)
report dated Oetober 1976 July 7,2009. The FIRM and FIS report are is
incorporated herein by reference and is-are on file with the Town Clerk,
Planning Board, aOO Building Inspeetor Official and Conservation
Com mission.
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Article 39 - Page 2
5.4.2.1 Floodway Data: In Zone A the best available Federal, State, local, or other
floodway data shall be used to prohibit encroachments in floodways which
would result in any increase in flood levels within the community during the
occurrence of the base discharge. In Zone :\1 30 aFld AE, along
watercourses that have not had a regulatory floodway designated, no new
construction, substantial improvement, or other development shall be
pennitted unless it is demonstrated that the cumulative effect of the proposed
development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated
development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood.
In
Zone Al 30 and AE, along watercourses that have regulatory floodways
designated eft within the Town of Mansfield on the Bristol County In
surance Rate Map or Flood Boundary Map encroachments are prohibited in
the regulatory floodway which would result in any increase in flood levels
within the community during the occurrence of the base flood discharge.
5.4.2.2.a Notification of Watercourse Alteration: In a riverine situation, the
Conservation Commission shall notify the following of any alteration or
relocation of a watercourse.
* Adjacent Communities
*NFIP State Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and
Recreation, 251 Causeway Street, Suite &00--600-700, Boston MA 02114-
2104
*NFIP Program Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency,
Region 1, 99 High Street, 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
5.4.3 Use Regulations: The Flood Plain District is established as an overlay district
to all other districts. All development, including structural and non-structural
activities, whether pennitted by right or by special penn it, must be in
compliance with Chapter 131, Section 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws
and with the requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code, Section
(Section 780 CMR ~120.G, "Flood Resistant Construction and
Construction in Coastal Dunes"); Wetlands Protection Regulations,
(Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 310 CMR 10.00); Inland
Wetlands Restrictions (DEP, 310 CMR 13.00); and Minimum Requirements
for the Subsurface Disposal of Sanitary Sewage DEP (310 CMR 15, Title 5)
and as may be amended from time to time, pertaining to construction in the
floodplain.
B. And Move the Town vote to adopt the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map, Bristol
County, Massachusetts, dated July 7, 2009. (Mansfield is shown on panel numbers
25005C0018F,25005C0019F, 25005C0036F,25005C0037F, 25005C 0038F,25005C0039F,
25005C0041F, 25005C0043F, 25005COI07F, 25005C0126F and 25005COI27F.)
SPONSOR:
Mansfield Planning Board
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ARTICLE 39 - Vote
A. Move the Town vote to amend the Zoning By-Law as follows (changes in bold).
1.5.43
1.5.46
5.4.2
5.4.2.1
Flood Hazard, Area of Special: The land in the flood plain within the
Municipal boundaries of the Town of Mansfield subject to a one percent or
greater chance of flooding in any given year. The area is designated as Zone
A, :\1, ,^.2, :\3, ,^.1, ;\6 or A7 and AE on the FIRM dated July 7, 2009.
Special Hazard Area: An area having special flood and/or flood related
erosion hazards, and shown on the FHBM FIRM as Zone A, ,^.1, ,'\2, ,^.3, ,'\1,
,^.6 or A 7 and AE.
District Delineation: Flood Plain District is herein established an overlay
district. The District includes all special flood hazard areas within the Town
of Mansfield designated on the Mansfield as Zone A and AE on the
Bristol County Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) issued by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the administration of the
National Flood Insurance Program. The map panels of the Bristol County
FIRM that are wholly or partially within the Town of Mansfield are
panel numbers 25005C0018F, 25005C0019F, 25005C0036F, 5005C0037F,
25005C0038F, 25005C0039F, 25005C0041F, 25005C0043F, 25005COI07F,
25005C0126F and 25005C0127F dated April 1, 1977 July 7, 2009. as Zone
'^" 1\1, .'\2, A3, A1, ,'\6, and A7. The exact boundaries of the District may be
defined by the 100-year base flood elevations shown on the FIRM dated ,^.pril
1, 1977, and as may be amended from time to time by yote of T OVlR Meeting
and further defined by the Bl'istol County Flood Insurance Study (FIS)
report dated October 1976 July 7,2009. The FIRM and FIS reports are is
incorporated herein by reference and ts.-arc on file with the Town Clerk,
Planning Board, atld Building Inspector Officials and the Conservation
Commission.
Floodway Data: In Zone A the best available Federal, State, local, or other
floodway data shall be used to prohibit encroachments in floodways which
would result in any increase in flood levels within the community during the
occurrence of the base discharge. In Zone Al 30 and AE, along
watercourses that have not had a regulatory floodway designated, no new
construction, substantial improvement, or other development shall be
permitted unless it is demonstrated that the cumulative effect of the proposed
development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated
development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood.
In
Zone ,^.1 30 and AE, along watercourses that have regulatory floodways
designated 00 within the Town of Mansfield on the Bristol County In
surance Rate Map or Flood Boundary Map encroachments are prohibited in
the regulatory floodway which would result in any increase in flood levels
within the community during the occurrence of the base flood discharge.
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Article 39 - Page 3
5.4.2.2.a Notification of Watercourse Alteration: In a riverine situation, the
Conservation Commission shall notify the following of any alteration or
relocation of a watercourse.
* Adjacent Communities
*NFIP State Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and
Recreation, 251 Causeway Street, Suite 800-600-700, Boston MA 02114-
2104
*NFIP Program Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency,
Region 1, 99 High Street, 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
5.4.3 Use Regulations: The Flood Plain District is established as an overlay district
to all other districts. All development, including structural and non-structural
activities, whether permitted by right or by special permit, must be in
compliance with Chapter 131, Section 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws
and with the requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code, Section
(Section 780 CMR ~120.G, "Flood Resistant Construction and
Constl'Uction in Coastal Dunes"); Wetlands Protection Regulations,
(Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 310 CMR 10.00); Inland
Wetlands Restrictions (DEP, 310 CMR 13.00); and Minimum Requirements
for the Subsurface Disposal of Sanitary Sewage DEP (310 CMR 15, Title 5)
and as may be amended from time to time, pertaining to construction in the
floodplain.
B. And Move the Town vote to adopt the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map, Bristol
County, Massachusetts, dated July 7, 2009. (Mansfield is shown on panel numbers
25005COOI8F,25005COOI9F, 25005C0036F, 25005C0037F,25005C 0038F,25005C0039F,
25005C0041F, 25005C0043F, 25005COI07F, 25005C0126F and 25005COI27F.)
V ote declared unanimously in favor by Moderator - Show of hands
A TRUE COpy
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
f-Jeen P. Christian
Tow n Oerk
Office of the Town Clerk
6 Park Row
Mansfiekl, Massachusetts 02048
Tel. (508) 261-7345 - Fax. (508) 261-1083
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the June 16, 2009 session of the
April 14, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High
School Auditorium, East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present
and voting.
ARTICLE 40
To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 15: CONSERVATION COMMISSION
RULES AND REGULATIONS: TOWN OF MANSFIELD WETLAND PROTECTION
BY-LA W by amending SECTION 2: JURISDICTION, PARAGRAPH 2.5; or take any
action in relation thereto.
2.5: The following activities may be permitted within 25' of a bordering vegetated
wetland: the creation of wetland replacement or mitigation areas, installment of drainage
outfalls, grading work associated with additions to existing single family homes, work on
existing commercial or industrial facilities that have a de minimis impact to the wetland
resource area and its' function and value, the maintenance and construction of trails,
resource improvement projects, such as cleaning of streams or the creation of park areas.
These exceptions will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
SPONSOR: Mansfield Conservation Commission
ARTICLE 40 - Vote
Move the Town vote to amend Chapter 15: CONSERVATION COMMISSION RULES
AND REGULATIONS: TOWN OF MANSFIELD WETLAND PROTECTION BY-
LAW by amending SECTION 2: JURISDICTION, PARAGRAPH 2.5;
2.5: The following activities may be permitted within 25' of a bordering vegetated
wetland: the creation of wetland replacement or mitigation areas, installment of drainage
outfalls, grading work associated with additions to existing single family homes, work on
existing commercial or industrial facilities that have a de minimis impact to the wetland
resource area and its' function and value, the maintenance and construction of trails,
resource improvement projects, such as cleaning of streams or the creation of park areas.
These exceptions will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
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Article 40 - Page 2
Voted favorably - Majority vote - Show of hands
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST:
Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk
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