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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSelect Board 09/21/2022Select Board Meeting Minutes September 21, 2022 Present: Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chair; Mr. Jess Aptowitz and'Ms. Diana Bren were present in Meeting Room 3 A/B at Town Hall. Kevin Dumas, Town Manager and Mr. Barry LaCasse, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director was also present. RECEIVED Not Present: Mr, Frank DelVecchio, Vice -Chair and Mr. Neil Rhein, tlaViN CLERKS OFF ICE 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting - Pledge of Allegiance 2631 OCl 20 A 8: 52 Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chair called the meeting to order at 5:3013M. He.,t�n, O_those present to stand and state the Pledge of Allegiance. He then reminded everyone that thM- Rgq tt�RRg�EiTi� broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. The Chair skipped in the agenda to item number four. 2. Town Manager's Report ➢ Water Emergency ➢ Economic Development Update ➢ Fall Festival ➢ Free Cash Certification ➢ Assistant COA Director ➢ Website Launch Select Board Questions and Comments on Town Manager's Report This was skipped and until5:53pm. Mr. Dumas stated that COVID numbers are below thirty. He then went on to thank those employees who helped with the emergency water issue last week. Mr. Dumas also discussed the water testing process, noting that some mis-information had been put out on social media. He explained that testing is done regularly as required by the State and provided the timeline of events and a detailed account of what was done by the staff to make sure drinking water was made available to residents during the E-Coli emergency. The Select Board members asked some questions of Mr. Dumas and Mr. Josh Reinke, Interim DPW Director who was also still present. Mr. Dumas then noted that a new Assistant Director for the COA has started and her name is Wendy Adams. Mr. Dumas stated that everyone is working on the final preparations for the Fall Festival. Mr. Dumas continued with his report stating that a TOD Planning Meeting public workshop is scheduled for Thursday, September 22nd from 5- 7pm in the Community Room at the Public Safety Complex. He then announced that the Town received a PARC Grant for Harry B. Chase Jr. Place, Free Cash was certified from the State and the new website is due to launch by the end of the month. Mr. LaCasse then provided an update on the Tax Title Property Sale and the cable contract negotiations with Verizon and Comcast. Mr. Aptowitz asked for the list of properties being considered for the auction and Mr. LaCasse stated that he will send to the Select Board. Mr. Trowbridge asked Mr. LaCasse about the marijuana grow facility and if there were any updates. Mr. LaCasse responded that he spoke with one of the owners and they are in the process of getting their license renewal with the Cannabis Control Commission. Mr. Trowbridge then asked about what was happening with the Chocolate Factory and Mr. Dumas responded that the project is almost complete and they had challenges and currently there are challenges with the fire alarm and sprinkler system and a fire detail has been on site costing them about $16,000 per week and they are paying each week. 3. Update with the Municipal Building Committee This item was skipped and an update will be done on November 2nd 4. Change of Manager Application for Flynn's Restaurant Select Board Meeting Minutes September 21, 2022 Mr. Trowbridge asked for Mr. Colin McCreavy to come forward. Mr. McCreavy came to the microphone and explained that he was going to be the new manager of record at Flynn's Restaurant. Mr. Aptowitz asked him if he has been a manager and he explained that he has been working in the restaurant industry for six years and as a manager for three years. He also confirmed that he was TIPS certified. Mr. Aptowitz reminded him that the Board takes licensing seriously and that serving to minors or overserving is not acceptable. He further encouraged him to become familiar with members of the Mansfield Police Department. There were no additional questions from Select Board members. Motion: To approve the change of manager application for Flynn's Restaurant. (Bren/Aptowitz) Passes 3:0 S. Presentation on MassDEP Waste Ban on Mattresses and Textiles Mr. Josh Reinke was present and provided a presentation on the MassDEP's Waste Ban on mattresses and textiles that is effective Novemberlst. He stated that Waste Management would not be picking up mattresses as part of the bulky item stickers and residents would now be using Green Mattress to schedule a pick up. There is also the opportunity for residents to drop off their mattress to the facility in Milford. He explained that these options are available to all residents including those in apartments and condos that do not have curbside pickup for trash. Mr. Reinke then explained that the textiles that can no longer go in the trash include clothing, footwear, bedding, towels and fabrics. These items can be recycled by using Simple Recycling. Residents need to call or go online and schedule a pick up and you leave the items in a bag outside your door and they will pick them up. There is no cost for Simple Recycling. Mr. Trowbridge asked for this messaging to get put on the Towns website and message boards. 6. Warn to Adopt the Ad -Hoc Committee Policy Mr. Trowbridge explained that the Town Managers Office is going through policies and getting them typed up and reworded. He stated this was a warn to adopt and would be voted at the next meeting. 7. Warn to Adopt the Holiday Decorations Policy Mr. Dumas stated that this policy was simplified and it will also be considered by the Light Commissioners as it affects MMED. 8. Consideration of One Day Beer/Wine License for Beer Garden at Fall Festival for Jimmy's Pub and Restaurant Mr. Aptowitz asked if there was going to be a police detail. Mr, Dumas responded it is required and will be paid for by the applicant. Mr. Aptowitz then asked what the fee was. Mr. Dumas responded it was a $25 application fee and a $1000 donation was made to the Town. Motion: To approve a one -day beer and wine license for October 15t (Rain Date October 2°d) for Jimmy's Pub and Restaurant for Fall Festival at Fulton's Pond. (Bren/Aptowitz) Passes 3:0 9. Resident Questions and Comments There were no resident questions or comments. 10. Select Board Member Committee and Liaison Updates Mr. Aptowitz stated that the Audit Committee will be meeting the first week in October. 11. Resident Questions and Comments There were no resident questions or comments. 12. Review and Approve Consent Agenda All items on the Consent Agenda may be adopted with a single motion. Any member of the Select Board may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration in which case that item will be voted on separately from the remainder of the Consent Agenda. All licenses have been routed through Town Hall Departments and any conditions have been noted below. Select Board Meeting Minutes September 21, 2022 A. Vote to Approve Meeting Minutes: • September 6, 2022 B. Vote to Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 23011T in the amount of $3,150,527.69 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 23011E in the amount of $152,107.95 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 23012T in the amount of $693,460.32 • School Vendor Warrant No. 23012S in the amount of $267,835.38 C. Consideration of Permits and Licenses: • Consideration of 2022 Water Installers License for 20th Century Homes, Inc. • Consideration of Special Events Application for Boy Scouts Troop 51 • Consideration of Fee Waiver for MMAS • Consideration of Special Events Application for Boy Scouts Troop 17 D. Proclamations • Proclamation for Walter Gilbert Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Bren/Aptowitz) Passes 3:0 13. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 23011PT in the amount of $486,114.10 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 23011PT in the amount of $486,114.10. (Bren/Aptowitz) Passes 3:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 23011TV in the amount of $148,234.86 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 23011TV in the amount of $148,234.86. (Bren/Aptowitz) Passes 3:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 23011PS in the amount of $1,823,335.83 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 23011PS in the amount of $1,823,335.83. (Bren/Aptowitz) Passes 3:0 Mr. Trowbridge voted out of necessity normally he abstains because his wife and daughter work at the schools. • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 23011SV in the amount of $568,228.27 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 23011SV in the amount of $568,228.27. (Bren/Aptowitz) Passes 3:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 23012PT in the amount of $559,302.16 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 23012PT in the amount of $559,302.16. (Bren/Aptowitz) Passes 3:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 23012TV in the amount of $166,443.95 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 23012TV in the amount of $166,443.95. (Bren/Aptowitz) Passes 3:0 At 5:51PM the Chair went back in the agenda to the Town Managers report. 14. Correspondence • Notice from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable The notice states that the cable television license with Comcast expires on 3/7/2023 and the Verizon License expires on 9/23/2023. Ms. Bren read a summary of the above item. Ms. Bren then read a letter was received by the Board from resident Dana Hourigan asking the Select Board to hire an independent investigation agency who has no personal. Mr. Trowbridge then read a response to this letter and stated that he would be mailing that to Ms. Hourigan. 15. Select Board Member's Comments and Questions There were no further comments or questions from the Select Board members. 16. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting Select Board Meeting Minutes September 21, 2022 There were no items. 17. Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the September 21, 2022 Select Board Meeting at 6:2913M. (Bren/Aptowitz) Passes 3:0 1:eL�- S!gAature Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne i0/9/ Date Select Board Meeting Minutes September 21, 2022