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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSELECTMENminutes 01062010 Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Minutes of January 6, 2010 Present: Vice Chairman Moran, Selectman Dentino, Selectman Sandra Levine, Nick Riccio, Interim Town Manager Absent: Chairman Baldwin, Clerk Jess Aptowitz Doug and Tate Shepard, Tom and Ben Yeransian are present for discussion. Tom spoke briefly about the committee activities and future needs. The youth leaders are graduating high school this year and the committee will need new members to continue the great community service work the youth leaders have provided for the committee. Recap of Committee history - 2 years ago the group formed. They made $12,000 the first year and $7,500 this year. Unfortunately the event was weather dependent and we had dismal weather conditions most weekends during October so the event did not make as much as last year. Mary Andrews and Chairman Sharon Baker of the Animal Welfare Committee were present to accept donation from the Haunted Hallows committee. Lou Andrews, Animal Shelter Building Committee, gave a construction update. They raised $236k to date and have used $215k of it. The Animal Shelter is anticipated to be open June 2011. Michael Simonelli is taking over as Manager of Record from his mother. Mr. Simonelli has assisted with management of the facility for many years so he has the experience necessary to be the manager. He is also tips certified and is on premises 40+ hours. Motion: To appoint Mr. Simonelli as the Manager of Record of Willowdale Golf Course. (Levine/Dentino) 3:0 passes Board of Selectmen Minutes of January 6. 2010 Airport Commission interview The Airport Commission and Airport Manager David Dineen were present for meeting. The commission's 5 year plan was discussed and while the hangers look bad, as discussed last week, they are structurally sound. They are slated to be replaced in 2014 so it is not cost effective to repair them at this time. The hangers are old and the lease amounts were reduced last year to compensate for that. The commission also touched on fuel fees and the grants that they have received over the year. The airport has purchased grounds keeping equipment with some of these funds. Airport Manager Dineen stated the busiest week at the airport is the week of the TPC. Golf players, instructors, celebrities and fans fly in and out all week and weekend. Mr. Dineen stated he maintains the property to the best of his ability and they have a great safety record with little complaints. He also praised the town depts. that he has worked with. The town and the commission have been very responsive to the needs of the airport and pilots that use the property. Vehicle use - non union personnel Gary Babin, Light Dept. Manager is present for discussion. However, the board is missing two members so they will discuss vehicle use next meeting. Dave Luca, is a new resident to Mansfield and would like to get involved in town. He is interested in being on the Housing Board of Directors and saw that there was an opening so he applied. He is also going to Suffix Law school in the evening for his law degree. The board welcomed him to town and thanked him for applying. Motion: To appoint Mr. Luca to the BOD for a term to expire Jan 2013. (Levine/Dentino) 3:0 passes Motion: To appoint Maureen Doherty to chairman pro tem. (Levine/Dentino) 3:0 passes Q"'C none Board of Selectmen Minutes of January 6,2010 2 Warrant No. 10026T in the amount of $1,120,890.68 Motion: To approve. (Levine/Moran) 2:0:1 passes Warrant No. 10026E in the amount of $162,096.21 Motion: To approve. (Moran/Levine) 2:0:1 passes Warrant No. 100265 in the amount of $444,374.87 Motion: To approve. (Levine/Moran) 2:0:1 passes Warrant No. 10026PT in the amount of $299,797.55 Motion: To approve. (Levine/Moran) 3:0 passes Warrant No. 10027T in the amount of $77,960.84 Motion: To approve. (Levine/Moran) 2:0:1 passes Warrant No. 10027E in the amount of $13,609.35 Motion: To approve. (Levine/Moran) 2:0:1 passes Warrant No. 10027PT in the amount of $284,386.73 Motion: To approve. (Levine/Moran) 3:0 passes Warrant No. 10027PS in the amount of $1,281,930.39 Motion: To approve. (Levine/Moran) 3:0 passes Warrant No. 10027SV in the amount of $392,616.67 Motion: To approve. (Levine/Moran) 3:0 passes Board of Selectmen minutes of October 21, 2009 Motion: Approve minutes of October 21, 2009 (Levine/Dentino) 3:0 passes Board of Selectmen minutes of October 28, 2009 Motion: Approve minutes of October 28,2009 (Levine/Dentino) 3:0 passes . Tire Man: License application for class II auto (Levine/Dentino) 3:0 passes . Mansfield Motors: License application for class II auto (Levine/Dentino) 3:0 passes . Papa Gino's: Application for Common Victuallers License (Levine/Dentino) 3:0 passes · David Rapoza application for renewal on Recreation Commission for a term to expire Jan 2013 Board of Selectmen Minutes of January 6, 2010 3 Motion: To re-appoint David Rapoza to the Recreation Commission. (Dentino/Levine) 3:0 passes · Joe Flynn application for renewal on Library Board of Trustees for a term to expire Jan 2013. Motion: To re-appoint Joe Flynn to the Library Board of Trustees for a term to expire Jan 2013. (Dentino/Levine) 3:0 passes · Tim Verrochi application for alternate member renewal on Planning Board. Motion: To re-appoint Tim Verrochi to the Planning Board for a term to expire Jan 2015. (Levine/Dentino) 3:0 passes · Drainlayers license application for Plainville Pump & Excavating Motion: To approve drain layers license application for Plainville Pump & Excavating (Levine/Dentino) 3:0 passes . Drainlayers license application for Brunelle Contracting Inc. Motion: To approve drain layers license application for Brunelle Contracting Inc (Levine/Dentino) 3:0 passes . Drainlayers license application for Cat Alley Farm. Motion: To approve drain layers license application for Cat Alley Farm. (Levine/Dentino) 3:0 passes . Drainlayers license application for Walsh Contracting Corp. Motion: To approve drainlayers license application for Walsh Contracting Corp. (Levine/Dentino) 3:0 passes . Drainlayers license application for Carico Construction Inc. Motion: To approve drain layers license application for Carico Construction Inc. (Levine/Dentino) 3:0 passes · Letter from MMA regarding the annual business meeting on January 23rd. . Letter from MMA requesting appointment of voting member. Motion: To approve Selectman Levine as the voting member. (Aptowitz/Moran) 3:0 passes · Letter from Boy Scouts of America announcing an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Nathan Myers. Troop 17 on January 11th at the Orthodox Congo Church. . Letter from Comcast regarding changes to home service calls. Notices have been sent to subscribers. Board of Selectmen Minutes of January 6, 2010 4 Town Manager Report . Snow and ice budget update. The budget is 75% expended and the DPW will be looking to deficit spend soon. · Draft FYll budget and budget message is ready for the board to review. Town Accountant John Stanbrook and Selectman Jess Aptowitz have worked closely with me to assist with the development of the budget. · Additional 9C cuts are anticipated and the state is projecting a FYll deficit in the billions. · Contract with Foundry LLC for snow removal storage. Motion: To accept contract with Foundry LLC. (Levine/Dentino) 3:0 passes . Special election Jan 19th for senate seat. Polls open 7am to apm. . Mr. Ross, the new town manager will be starting January 19th as well and will be at the next bos meeting. The Board of Selectmen thanked Mr. Riccio for his service to the town. Board of Selectmen old and new business . Old business from Selectman Dentino: None . Old business from Selectman Levine: Update on fixing outdoor sound system. Veterans Agent John Hogan has stated that it has been fixed. . Old business from Selectman Aptowitz: Not present . Old business from Selectman Moran: None . Old business from Chairman Baldwin: Not present . New business from Chairman Baldwin: Not present . New business from Selectman Aptowitz: Not present · New business from Selectman Dentino: He will be proposing a different way of saving money in the budget every week this year. First, Selectman Dentino would like to see depts. use flex time for meetings as opposed to overtime and compo time use. The use of hourly reductions and furloughs need to be discussed as well. Board of Selectmen Minutes of January 6, 2010 5 · New business from Selectman Moran: Thank you Mr. Riccio for all your help and we look forward to working with Mr. Ross in the coming weeks. . New business from Selectman Levine: Would like to get more information in regards to what a "blanket TIF" is. Selectman Dentino is on the TIF Committee and explained how the process is different from a regular TIF application. Motion: Adjourn at 9:00pm (Levine) 3-0 Passes .fle# ~HNft Signature of Clerk f'~ 17; 2(/1(/ Date of Approval Board of Selectmen Minutes of January 6.2010 6