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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSelect Board 05/24/2023Select Board Meeting Minutes May 24, 2023 Present: Ms. Diana Bren, Chair; Mr. Neil Rhein, Vice -Chair; Mr. Brendan Roche, Clerk; Mr. Mrs" Trowbridge, Sr. and Ms. Maureen Doherty were present in Meeting Room 3 A/B at Town Hall. Mr. LaCasse, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director was also present. 1013 RECEIVED CLERKS OFFICE Barry JUN -8 A a 59 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting -Pledge of Allegiance pp f�i�ANSFIELD Mr. LaCasse called the meeting to order at 5:30PM because there was no chair and the Boarcl=5&@o IUSETTS reorganize. He asked those present to state the pledge of allegiance. He then reminded everyone that the meeting was being broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. 2. Reorganization of the Select Board Mr. LaCasse asked for nominations for the Chair. Ms. Doherty nominated Ms. Diana Bren. There were no further nominations and a vote was taken that passed 5:0 making Ms. Bren Chair of the Select Board. Ms. Bren then asked for nominations for Vice -Chair. Mr. Trowbridge nominated Mr. Rhein. Mr. Roche nominated Ms. Doherty. A vote was taken for Mr. Rhein as Vice -Chair and it passed 3:2. A vote was then taken for Ms. Doherty as Vice -Chair and it failed 2:3. Mr. Rhein is Vice -Chair of the Select Board. Ms. Bren asked for nominations for the Clerk. Mr. Trowbridge nominated Mr. Roche. There were no other nominations and a vote was taken and it passed 5:0 making Mr. Roche Clerk of the Select Board. Ms. Bren then took a few minutes to congratulate Ms. Doherty and Mr. Roche as the new members to the Select Board. 3. Introduction of Chief Assessor Ann MacCarthy Chief Assessor Ann MacCarthy came forward and introduced herself. She stated that she was previously in the Town of Wrentham for five years and looks forward to working with the Board. Mr. Trowbridge stated that he requested abutter lists several times from Wrentham and everyone was always so helpful. 4. Consideration to Appoint D. Austin Horowitz to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Commission Ms. Bren stated that Mr. Horowitz has done this for the Town for several years. Mr. Trowbridge stated that the Town is very lucky to have him. Mr. Roche stated that he has been at Planning Board meetings and is very helpful. Motion: To Appoint D. Austin Horowitz to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Commission to a one-year term to expire on May 22, 2024. (Roche/Doherty) Passes 5:0 5. Consideration to Appoint Kevin Dumas, Town Manager as the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) and Josh Reinke, DPW Director as the alternate Motion: To appoint Kevin Dumas, Town Manager to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) and Josh Reinke, DPW Director as the alternate for a one-year term beginning June 1, 2023 and expiring June 1, 2024. (Roche/Doherty) Passes 5:0 6. Select Board Member Committee and Liaison Updates Mr. Roche commented that tonight was the second public hearing at the Planning Board meeting for the TOD at 7:30pm. He stated that it has been a great process. Ms. Maureen Doherty stated that she had to resign from the Municipal Building Committee, however that committee is working on the conceptual design phase Select Board Meeting Minutes May 24, 2023 of a new COA at 50 West Street. Mr. Rhein stated that the Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee completed the postcard mailing that went to all households which should help with questions residents have about how to specifically recycle items. He stated that their next project will be to update the Town's recycling bylaws and implementing the management of the donation bins. Mr. Trowbridge stated that he had no update. Ms. Bren stated that the first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee had a great first meeting and are off to a good start and it is a wonderful thing for Mansfield. 7. Resident Questions and Comments There were no questions or comments. 8. 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: • May 3, 2023 B. Vote to Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 23045T in the amount of $3,677,332.42 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 23045E in the amount of $1,893,705.46 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 23046T in the amount of $888,211.67 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 23046E in the amount of $331,404.39 • School Vendor Warrant No. 230465 in the amount of $966,479.75 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 23047T in the amount of $622,867.51 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 23047E in the amount of $171,158.11 C. Consideration of Permits and Licenses: • Consideration of Banner and Sign request for Mansfield Animal Shelter Friends • Consideration of Banner request for the Al Noor Academy • Consideration of Banner Application for Belmond's Wish • Consideration of Banner Application for Mansfield Boy Scout Troop 17 • Consideration of Special Events Application for Downtown Business Association - Family Fun Night • Consideration of Special Events Application for Abolition Day • Consideration of 2023 Drainlayer's License for Grant Brothers Associates • Consideration of 2023 Drainlayer's License for Jones Contracting Inc. D. Certificates and Proclamations: • School Department Retirement Certificates Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Roche/Rhein) Passes 5:0 9. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 23043PT in the amount of $429,817.11 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 23043PT in the amount of $429,817.11. (Roche/Rhein) Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 23043TV in the amount of $139,716.66 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 23043TV in the amount of $139,716.66. (Roche/Rhein) Passes 5:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 23043PS in the amount of $1,803,798.41 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 23043PS in the amount of $1,803,798.41. (Roche/Rhein) 3:0:2 (Trowbridge and Doherty Abstain) Select Board Meeting Minutes May 24, 2023 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 23043SV in the amount of $585,730.07 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 23043SV in the amount of $585,730.07. (Roche/Rhein) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 23044PT in the amount of $445,494.89 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 23044PT in the amount of $445,494.89. (Roche/Rhein) Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 23044TV in the amount of $142,478.44 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 23044TV in the amount of $142,478.44. (Roche/Rhein) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 23045PT in the amount of $421,217.26 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 23045PT in the amount of $421,217.26. (Roche/Rhein) Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 23045TV in the amount of $133,447.09 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 23045TV in the amount of $133,447.09. (Roche/Rhein) Passes 5:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 23045PS in the amount of $1,866,453.54 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 23045PS in the amount of $1,866,453,54. (Roche/Rhein) Passes 3:0:2 (Trowbridge and Doherty Abstain) • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 23045SV in the amount of $595,946.45 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 23045SV in the amount of $595,946.45. (Roche/Rhein) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 23046PT in the amount of $623,559.84 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 23046PT in the amount of $623,559.84. (Roche/Rhein) Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 23046TV in the amount of $221,931.69 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 23046TV in the amount of $221,931.69. (Roche/Rhein) Passes 5:0 10. Correspondence • Notifications from Comcast of Programing Changes • Letter from TEC Associations with the Massachusetts Coastal Railroad (MCRR) 2023 Vegetation Control Program • Seasonal Outdoor Water Restrictions from Water Operations Manager Shawn Precourt • Letter from National Grid • Notification from Verizon of Programming Change • Letter from County Commissioners of Bristol County— Advisory Board Appointment Mr. Roche read a summary of the above correspondence items. 11. Select Board Member's Comments and Questions Mr. Trowbridge wished everyone a Happy Memorial Day and welcomed the new Board members. Mr. Rhein said that the Town is now a Green Community and asked if there would be signs installed around Town. Mr. LaCasse confirmed that there will be signage. He then congratulated the Quiz Show contestants and welcomed the new Board members. Ms. Doherty stated that she appreciated all the candidates who ran for Select Board and everyone who came out to vote. She then thanked four women, Joyce Collins, Nicole Burch, Dana Hourigan and Danielle Fish who helped educate the voters about the candidates through forums. Ms. Doherty then stated that it was National Public Works week and DPW workers are the unsung heroes in town government and she appreciates the public works employees and thanks them for all that they do. Ms. Doherty then stated that she would be having an onboarding session with Town Counsel and stated Select Board Meeting Minutes May 24, 2023 that the Select Board goals on the website were not updated and there are no policies postted. She then suggested a workshop to go over those items so that she can learn to be a productive member of this Board. Lastly, Ms. Doherty stated that she wanted to add a new segment to the agenda labeled future agenda items. Mr. Trowbridge responded that to do that it would require a policy change. Ms. Doherty then asked where the polices were located. Mr. Trowbridge stated that he has them in email. Ms. Doherty asked if there could be a future workshop so that they can be reviewed. Mr. Roche asked about Waste Management cutting their routes short. He wanted to know if it was a problem because of the trash that is being picked up from residents or is the problem with the trucks themselves. Mr. LaCasse believed it was something mechanical with the trucks, but would find out more information. Mr. Roche then stated that with him leaving the Planning Board there are now two vacancies. Ms. Bren noted that there are always vacancies if someone is interested in volunteering. Ms. Doherty asked if those interviews would be done in the public again and Ms. Bren responded that it will be a decision of the Board. Ms. Bren also noted that agenda items can be considered and said to work with the Chair and Ms. Champagne to schedule them. Ms. Doherty asked how does it typically work. Mr. Rhein responded that how he understands it is that it could be mentioned at a meeting and it is up to the Chair to work with Ms. Champagne to find an agenda for it because some agendas are fuller than others or you can email the Chair asking for an item to be on the agenda. Ms. Bren stated that now that she is Chair she has some ideas and some brainstorming she would like to do with the Board, but also said a little time was needed for her to get acclimated. 12. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 13. Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the May 24, 2023 Select Board meeting at 6:03PM. (Trowbridge/Rhein) Passes 5:0 Signature Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne 6/7 D 4-6�2 Date(' Select Board Meeting Minutes May 24, 2023