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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSelect Board 11/02/2022Select Board Meeting Minutes November 2, 2022 Present: Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chair; Mr. Frank DelVecchio, Vice -Chair; Mr. Neil Rhein, Clerk; and Ms. Diana Bren were present in Meeting Room 3 A/B at Town Hall. Kevin Dumas,�G�i(,I�I P(narid Mr. Barry LaCasse, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director was also present.'jf wt4 CLER Not Present: Mr. less Aptowitz 1011 T01 I A 0 21 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting - Pledge of Allegiance v, A,wsF 1ELD7T Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chair called the meeting to order at 5:30PM. Hft+h& l iliat t4FPiAJe of Allegiance was done at the Light Commissioners meeting just prior to this meeting. He then reminded everyone that the meeting was being broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. 2. Swearing in of New Police Officer Deputy Chief Ellsworth was invited to come forward and he introduced Officer Peter Roach who is the newest officer. He was formerly in the Town of Lincoln, Massachusetts. Ms. Jennifer Davis, Assistant Town Clerk was present and swore in Officer Roach. Officer Roach stated he was happy to be here and is looking forward to serving the community. The Select Board members congratulated him and wished him the best. 3. Public Hearing at 5:30PM on the application The Fresh Market of Massachusetts, Inc. dba The Fresh Market, for a Transfer and Change of location for a Wines and Malt Beverages Off Premises License from Mansfield Deli LLC dba Mansfield Deli, 70-72 Pratt Street to The Fresh Market of Massachusetts, Inc. dba The Fresh Market located at 280 School Street In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 138 Section 15, as amended, the Mansfield Select Board will hold a Public Hearing in Meeting Room 3 A/B, Town Hall, Six Park Row, Mansfield, MA, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 5:30PM on the application of The Fresh Market of Massachusetts, Inc. dba The Fresh Market, to transfer a license and a change of location for a Wines and Malt Beverages off premises license, from Mansfield Deli LLC dba Mansfield Deli., 70-72 Pratt Street, to The Fresh Market of Massachusetts, Inc. dba The Fresh Market located at 280 School Street. Anyone interested in or wishing to be heard on said application should appear at the date and time specified. Mr. Rhein read the public hearing notice for the record. Motion: To open the public hearing at 5:36PM. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 Attorney Andrew Upton was present along with the proposed manager of record Mr. Paul Renaldi. Mr. Ted Frumkin was present virtually via GoToWebinar. Mr. Upton provided a summary stating that Fresh Market is purchasing the wines and malt off premise license from Mansfield Deli. He described the type of retailer they are and noted they sell high quality foods and prepared items. They currently have a location in Hingham and Mansfield would make the second location in Massachusetts. They have 100 locations across the country. This store will provide about seventy jobs and all employees are eligible for benefits. The Select Board members asked a few questions. There were no questions from the public. Motion: To close the public hearing at 5:42PM. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 Motion: To approve the transfer of a Wines and Malt Beverages Off Premises License from Mansfield Deli, 70-72 Pratt Street to The Fresh Market of Massachusetts, Inc. dba The Fresh Market located at 280 School Street pending routing through Town Hall Department. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 4. Town Manager's Report ➢ MSBA ➢ North Main Street Fire Station Remediation Select Board Meeting Minutes November 2, 2022 ➢ Plymouth Street Playground ➢ SEMRECC — November 15, 2022 Meeting ➢ Bond Rating Select Board Questions and Comments on Town Manager's Report Mr, Dumas stated that the COVID numbers are still relatively low at fifteen. He that statedthe MSBA has invited Mansfield into the accelerated repair program for the design study for the boiler replacement project at Qualters Middle School. He then stated that remediation at the North Main Street fire station has been going well. He then provided an update on the Plymouth Street Playground noting that progress continues and there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony once it is complete. Mr. Dumas then stated that there will be a Select Board meeting at SEMRECC on November 15th for the purpose as accepting Norwood into the district. The bond rating review and the official result is that the town is stable at a AA+ rating. He invited the Board to the Green Communities official acceptance on Monday, November 7 at Bourne. Mr, Dumas then stated that he met with the project consultant at Harry Chase Place for staking out the shade train structure. He then reminded everyone that as of November 111 the mattress and textile ban is in effect for the state of Massachusetts. HandUp will be doing curbside pickup for Mansfield residents and for more information residents should visit the Towns website. Mr. Dumas then asked Mr. LaCasse to provide an update on the tax title property auction which he did stating that the auction is scheduled for November 17th at 11am here at Town Hall. He stated Sullivan and Sullivan is doing the auction and the information will be pushed on the Town's website and social media channels and abutters have been notified. Ms. Bren asked if there was an update on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and Ms. Champagne responded that the interviews will be held at the December 7th Select Board meeting. Mr. DelVecchio commented that he read the S&P Global rating report and Mr. Dumas was correct and the stable indication is important because it is a tough financial time globally. Mr. Rhein asked how long before the closeout of the North Main Fire Station and Mr. Dumas responded that it shouldn't be that much longer. Mr. Rhein then asked about PFAS and noted he went to a regional meeting and lots of Towns have lots of water problems including PFAS, but also water shortages. Mr. Trowbridge commented that he was glad to hear abutters were notified about the auction because some parcels are of no use to anyone but an abutter. 5. Resident Questions and Comments Mr. Peter Wiggins, 157 Mansfield Avenue, Norton was present and stated that the GPS on the GATRA van was not working and they need to correct the issue. 6. Discussion and Consideration to Approve and Sign the General Obligation Bonds Mr, DelVecchio recused himself from the agenda item as the firm he works for could purchase the bonds. Mr. DelVecchio left the room at 5:59PM. Mr. LaCasse provided a general summary of this long term borrowing for road construction, school security project and the playground for Plymouth Street. Mr. Rhein asked if he needed to read the whole document which is over two pages of text. Mr. Ellard responded that in his previous Town they would waive the reading. Mr. Rhein asked what the lowest interest rate was and Mr. LaCasse responded 3.77. Motion: To waive the reading. (Rhein/Bren) Passes 3:0 Motion: To approve and Sign the issuance of the general issuance bonds as explained and presented. (Rhein/Bren) Passes 3:0 Mr. Ellard stated that there was also a note for short term borrowing in the amount of $991,000. There was some discussion and Mr, Dumas explained that the general obligation bonds included both long term and short-term borrowing. The last motion made was for long term borrowing. Select Board Meeting Minutes November 2, 2022 Motion: To approve the bond anticipation note in the amount $991,000 with a rate of 4.5 percent interest. (Rhein/Bren) Passes 3:0 Mr. DelVecchio returned to the meeting at 6:06PM. 7. Discussion and Consideration to Approve and Sign the Clean Water Trust Documentation Mr. Ellard explained that this was for the borrowing for the Walsh Well project. Mr. Dumas noted that this amount was within budget. Mr. DelVecchio asked what the interest rate was and Mr, Dumas explained that it is zero percent on the PFAS component and 1.5 percent on the well component. Motion: To waive the reading of the clean water trust documentation. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 Motion: To approve the interim loan note in the amount of $6,999,694 issued at a zero percent interest on the PFAS component and 1.5 percent on the well component. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 8. In Accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40, Section 56, The Select Board Will Hold A Public Hearing for The Purpose To Adopt The Percentages Of The Local Tax Levy To Be Borne By Each Class Of Real And Personal Property For Fiscal Year 2023 at 6:30PM This item was skipped as it was not 6:30PM. In Accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40, Section 56. The Select Board of the Town of Mansfield, MA will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 3A/B, Mansfield Town Hall, Six Park Row, Mansfield, MA, The purpose of the hearing is to adopt the percentages of the local tax levy to be borne by each class of real and personal property for Fiscal Year 2023. Mr, Rhein read the public hearing notice for the record. Motion: To open the public hearing at 6:3113M. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 Mr. Dumas stated that there was no presentation tonight, but this was to continue the discussion and set the tax rate. Mr. Dumas stated that the goal was to level out the difference between the classes. Mr. Dumas added that it was 1.34 two years ago and then the Board was able to come down to 1.18 last year. If the split were to stay at 1.18 single family homes would increase by 5.42 percent. He made the recommendation to consider a split of 1.22. Mr. Trowbridge stated that he was in favor of Mr. Dumas's recommendation of 1.22. Mr. Rhein stated he was in favor of 1.23 because businesses have options to increase there pricing however homeowners have the burden of inflation. Mr. DelVecchio stated that he had thought about 1.22 like the Chair. Mr. Rhein then stated that Mansfield is not that highcompared to some surrounding communities that also have a split tax rate. Ms. Bren stated she was in favor of 1.23 like Mr. Rhein. Mr. Trowbridge stated that Mr. Rhein persuaded him and he could support 1,23. No members of the public had any questions or comments. Motion: To close the public hearing at 6:51PM. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 Motion: To set the tax split at 1.23. (Rhein/Bren) Passes 4:0 9. Select Board Member Committee and Liaison Updates Mr. DelVecchio had no updates. Mr. Rhein stated that Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee is meeting tomorrow and he noted they are working on a postcard for mailing residents about the Waste Wizzard app. Ms. Bren stated that she attended the Planning Board meeting last week and they are working on the Downtown layout. Mr. Dumas stated that he is continuing the Beta contract to have additional community Select Board Meeting Minutes November 2, 2022 meetings and BETA will be brining on Ms. Jen Goldson who helped with the Masterplan to help facilitate and guide the process. Mr. Trowbridge stated that the CIP Committee met and the plan was unanimously approved. 10. Resident Questions and Comments There were none. 11. 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. A. Vote to Approve Meeting Minutes: • October 19, 2022 B. Vote to Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 23017T in the amount of $707,449.16 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 23017E in the amount of $46,215.75 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 23018T in the amount of $215,181.90 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 23018E in the amount of $327,588.11 • School Vendor Warrant No. 23018S in the amount of $631,424.70 C. Consideration of Permits and licenses: D. Consideration of Proclamations: Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 12. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 23017PT in the amount of $420,495.91 Motion: To approve Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 23017PT in the amount of $420,495.91. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 23017TV in the amount of $131,989.67 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 23017TV in the amount of $131,989.67. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 23017PS in the amount of $1,871,736.26 Motion: To approve School Payroll/ School Medicaid Payroll 23017PS in the amount of $1,871,736.26. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 3:0:1(Trowbridge Abstain) • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 23017SV in the amount of $601,311.37 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 23017SV in the amount of $601,311.37. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 23018PT in the amount of $441,740.29 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 23018PT in the amount of $441,740.29. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 23018TV in the amount of $135,966.34 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 23018TV in the amount of $135,966.34. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 13. Correspondence • Notice from Verizon of Programming Changes • Notice from Verizon of Content Update Mr. Rhein read a summary of the above correspondence item. 14. Select Board Member's Comments and Questions Select Board Meeting Minutes November 2, 2022 Mr. Rhein had no comments or questions. Mr. DelVecchio stated there has been a lot of discussion since the Master Plan was adopted and it is great that the consultant is coming to help BETA with the TOD. Ms. Bren agreed with Mr. DelVecchio stating that she worked on that project and loved the collaboration. She then stated that the Halloween Parade was a great event by Parks and Recreation. The event was followed by the Downtown Trick -or -Treating which was great timing and there were lots of great costumes and people are very creative. Mr. Trowbridge stated he has been going to the parade for 28 years and there are always a couple of out of the box thinking and creative costumes. Mr. Trowbridge stated that Ms. Doreen Mulcahy passed away and gave condolences to Mr. Charlie Mulcahy and his family. At 6:30PM the Board went back to agenda #8. 15. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 16. Adjourn Motion: /Too�adjourn the November 2, 2022 Select Board Meeting at 6:5213M. (DelVecchio/Bren) Passes 4:0 Sig ature Date Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne Select Board Meeting Minutes November 2, 2022