HomeMy WebLinkAboutSelect Board 12/06/2023Select Board Meeting Minutes
December 6, 2023
Present: Mr. Neil Rhein, Vice -Chair; Mr. Brendan Roche, Clerk; Mr. Michael A. Tro`W`*els I')UM�FF ICE
Maureen R. Doherty were present in Meeting Room 3 A/B at Town Hall, Mr. Kevingj",T wn Xa ag r and
Mr. Barry LaCasse, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director were also present. "c' ul�68
Not Present: Ms. Diana L. Bren, Chair
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1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting - Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Rhein, Vice -Chair called the meeting to order at 5:3213M. He asked those present to stand for the pledge of
allegiance. He then reminded everyone that the meeting was being broadcast live and taped for future
broadcast on Mansfield Cable.
2. Town Manager's Report
➢ Goals
➢ PFAS Potential Settlement Update
➢ 'Master Plan Update 12/20/2023
➢ Internal Strategic Development Team & Transit Oriented Development
➢ Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Update
Select Board Questions and Comments on Town Manager's Report
Mr. Dumas began his report by stating that the Board will be reviewing the amended version of the goals and
objectives as part of an agenda item later in tonight's meeting. He then stated that as the PFAS potential legal
settlement continues to move through the courts involving 3M and Dupont and the good faith estimate would
be $4.561 million and Mansfield's portion could be $3 million and could be applied in equal installments over
the remaining years on the loan to offset the debt for the first PFAS project of Cate Springs Well. He then
stated that Sarah Raposa, Director of Planning and Zoning and Joe Cerretani, Chair of the Planning Board will
be at the Boards December 2011 meeting to provide an update on the Master Plan. Mr. Dumas then advised
the Board that the TOD Project internal working group meets weekly and is mapping out the next steps of the
project and will be updating the appropriate Boards in the spring of 2024. Mr. Dumas then took a moment to
recognize that Matthew Violette will be replacing Barry LaCasse and has begun training on Monday, Mr.
Violette then thanked Mr. Dumas for the opportunity and looks forward to the challenge. Mr. Dumas stated
that next week he will be reviewing the budget and capital improvement plan for fiscal year 2025. Lastly, he
stated that a contract has been signed for Mr. Ahern to be working with a licensed site professional company
to determine what remediation efforts are needed.for the 50 West Street property.
Mr. Roche asked if there was an update on the Route 106 construction noting that it should be at the 100
percent final design point. Mr. Dumas responded that the Town does not have final design plans and it looks
like it will be towards the end of fiscal year 2025 for construction. Ms. Doherty stated that she had two
questions that were off topic from the report. She stated that she has received concerns about electric bikes
on the bike path and their speed is causing a problem for those walking and children who learning to ride their
bikes. She said she drove by today and saw that there is a sign that states no motorized vehicles. She then said
that there is conflicting information on the Select Board's webpage. She stated that today was the first time
she received an email forwarded from the selectboard@mansfieldma.com email box in seven months. Mr.
Rhein stated that this should be discussed as a future agenda item. Mr. Trowbridge asked if there were other
companies or people being sued for PFAS. Mr. Dumas stated that there were only two companies in this
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particular law suit. He then congratulated Mr. Violette and he was so happy that he took the position. Mr.
Rhein stated that there may be other law suits and asked Mr. Dumas to explain again how the money would
be used and commented that he thought it would make more sense to pay off the loan sooner. Mr. Dumas
responded that it was not a callable bond so it could not be paid sooner.
3. Resident Questions and Comments
Mr. Peter Wiggins 157 Mansfield Ave in Norton came forward and said that he had a wonderful time at the
Christmas Parade and hopes everyone has a Merry Christmas.
4. Discussion and Consideration of Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Wicked Tea Cafe
Mr. Ian Devine, 1246 East Street and came forward and stated that his Cafe was opening in a few weeks. He
stated they will sell Chinese food along with tea and were also going to have a bubble tea also known as boba.
Mr. Trowbridge wished him luck.
Motion: To approve the common victualler and entertainment license for Wicked Tea Cafe located at 660 East
ST. (Roche/Doherty) Passes 4:0
S. Discussion and Consideration to Appoint Robert Saquet to the Municipal Building Committee (MBC) (1
vacancy)
Interview Recording Link: http://96.233.59.29/CablecastPublicSite/show/8921?site=l
Ms. Doherty stated that she is excited that a former member is coming back. She stated that he did a great
interview and he has lots of historic knowledge and is an excellent choice. Mr. Rhein invited Mr. Saquet to
come forward if he wanted to say anything. Mr. Saquet came forward and stated that Mansfield is one of the
first communities in Massachusetts to have a permanent MBC. He explained that it came about when he was
working on the Charter Commission. He explained that a new building committee was created for each
individual building project in Town and it didn't make sense to keep appointing different people and some
valuable education that happened was being lost.
Motion: To appoint Robert Saquet to the Municipal Building Committee to an unexpired term beginning on
January 1, 2024 and expiring on December 31, 2028. (Roche/Doherty) Passes 4:0
6. Discussion and Consideration to Appoint Mark Corsillo to the Board of Registrar of Voters (2 vacancies)
Interview Recording Link: http://96.233.59.29/CablecastPublicSite/show/8921?site=l
Mr. Roche began the discussion stating that Mr. Corsillo is the only candidate and there are currently two
vacancies. He noted that Town Clerk, Marianne Staples provided a great overview of that Board of Registrar
Voters list of duties. He said that Mr. Corsillo has a lot of experience working the elections which also makes
him a strong candidate.
Motion: To appoint Mark Corsillo to the Board of Registrar of Voters to an unexpired term to expire on March
31, 2026. (Roche/Doherty) Passes 4:0
7. Discussion and Consideration to Appoint Brendan Roche to the Southeastern Regional Planning and
Economic Development District Commission (SRPEDD)
Mr. Rhein thanked him for stepping forward to serve.
Motion: To appoint Brendan Roche to the SRPEDD Commission to a term to expire on May 22, 2024.
(Doherty/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0:1(Roche Abstained)
8. Discussion and Consideration of Fiscal Year 2024 Goals and Objectives
Mr. Dumas reviewed the changes that he made to the document. He stated that he added a new section that
talks about the accomplishments and last category shows the next steps. He stated that the orange headings
are new items and are for the Boards consideration. Mr. Rhein asked if this was on the Towns website. Mr.
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Dumas responded that this draft was not and only the last approved one is on the website at this time. Mr.
Rhein then summarized the list of existing goals followed by the list of the proposed new goals for Fiscal Year
2024 for the general public. Mr. Dumas then provided information on one of the new goals he would like to
see for next year. He explained that he wanted to establish a working group that would build consensus on the
future facility needs of the Town and School District along with developing a financial plan. He stated it would
be similar to the Budget Subcommittee and consist of members from the Select Board, School Committee and
Finance Committee and take a comprehensive look. Ms. Doherty suggested that if electric charging stations
want to be put at the new COA facility that should go in the construction documents now and Mr, Dumas
responded that it was a good suggestion. Mr. Roche also noted that as part of the Green Communities the
Town had to pass the stretch code and a lot of that would be addressed. He also stated that there will be a lot
of information coming from the Federal Government to help with implementing charging stations every fifty
miles. Mr. Dumas stated that he did not need a vote tonight and Mr. Rhein wanted to give Ms. Bren an
opportunity to review the information before the Board voted. Mr. Trowbridge commented that he is a realist
and sometimes there needs to be a pivot because other things happen and become pressing issues, but he
liked the goals presented. Ms. Doherty commented that a quarterly update on the goals would be helpful and
appreciates that her feedback was incorporated into the revised document.
9. Select Board Member Committee and Liaison Updates
Ms. Doherty stated that she wanted to give kudos to Ms. Staples for her explanation at the interview of the
Board of Registrar of Voters. Ms. Doherty commented that next week she has her first meeting with the
Library Board of Trustees. Ms. Doherty then stated that she is interested in being on Mansfield Foxboro
Norton Wastewater Commission and believed she will be a good fit. Lastly, she stated that Louise Baroncelli is
retiring from the COA after 27 years and wanted to thank her for being the face of the COA.
Mr. Roche stated that there are still vacancies on Town's boards and committees. He then stated that he
attended the MBTA Advisory meeting yesterday. Lastly, he thanked the Recreation Department for the Tree
Lighting and the Downtown Business Association for putting on the Christmas Parade.
Mr. Trowbridge stated that there have been no updates.
Mr. Rhein stated that Waste Reduction Committee is working on updating the Towns Recycling bylaw and
they hope will be ready for Spring Town Meeting. He also noted a presentation they had with ReColor a
company that recycles latex paint. Mr. Rhein then stated that the Downtown Committee met and talked
about the next traffic light box wrapping project that might be done. Mr. Rhein then commented about the
electric bikes that Ms. Doherty spoke of earlier and they are also becoming a challenge in cities and whether
they are allowed on sidewalks. Ms. Doherty the Towns bylaw it does identify and define electric bikes as
motorized vehicles.
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:
• November 15, 2023
• November 20, 2023
B. Vote to Approve Warrants:
• Town Vendor Warrant No. 24021T in the amount of $520,648.50
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• Electric Vendor Warrant No. 24021E in the amount of $40,938.37
• Town Vendor Warrant No. 24022T in the amount of $180,116.01
• Electric Vendor Warrant No. 24022E in the amount of $33,713.79
• School Vendor Warrant No. 240225 in the amount of $370,625,19
C. Consideration of Permits and Licenses:
• Discussion and Consideration of Traffic Light Control Box Wrapping Application from the Cultural
Council for the Box
D. Consideration of Certificates and Proclamations:
Certificate for Retirees
Certificate for Board/Committee/Commission Members Leaving after Seven or more years of
service
Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Roche/Doherty) Passes 4:0
12. Consideration of 2024 License Renewals
All licenses have been or will be routed through Town Hall Departments and any conditions will be satisfied
prior to the business receiving their licenses.
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise and Entertainment License for Reservoir Hotel
Partners LLC dba Fairfield Inn & Suites located at 50 Reservoir ST
• 2024 Common Victualler License for B.Good located at 280 School ST
• 2024 Common Victualler and Wines and Malt On -premise License for KRE Husky Willow Crossing
Pub dba Willow Crossing Pub located at 25 Cobb ST
• 2024 Common Victualler License for Mansfield Deli located at 72 Pratt ST
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise and Entertainment License for DW Wang 668, Inc,
dba Sake Steakhouse located at 280 School ST
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise, Automatic Amusement and Entertainment
License for Blazin Wings Inc. dba Buffalo Wild Wings located at 321 School ST
• 2024 Common Victualler and All -Alcohol On -premise License for DGP and Sons Inc. dba Jimmy's
Pub located at 141 North Main ST
• 2024 Common Victualler, Wines and Malt On -premise and Entertainment License for MRK Classic
LLC dba Classic Pizza located at 242 Chauncy ST
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise and Entertainment License for Mansfield Lodge of
Elks 2633 Inc. located at 140 North Main ST
• 2024 Class II and Class III Auto Dealer License for Clemmey Inc. located at 390 West ST
• 2024 All Alcohol Off -Premise License for GT Retail Inc. dba Wines and More Mansfield located at
280 School ST
• 2024 Common Victualler License for Quan's Kitchen located at 30 Chauncy ST
• 2024 Wines and Malt Off -Premise License for AMDA Convenience Corp dba Town Food Mart
located at 242 Chauncy ST
• 2024 All Alcohol Off -Premise License for Jodami Liquors Inc., dba Bristol Liquors located at 670 East
ST
• 2024 Common Victualler License for Sweet Tooth LLC dba Cold Stone Creamery located at 280
SchoolST
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise, Early Sunday Alcohol and Entertainment License
for Mansfield Restaurant LLC dba Flynn's Irish Pub located at 219 North Main ST
• 2024 Wines and Malt Off -Premise License for Vasudev Corporation dba Town News located at 165
North Main ST
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• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise and Entertainment License for Mansfield TGI
Fridays Inc. located at 280 School ST
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise, Early Sunday Alcohol and Entertainment License
for Vision Hampshire LLC. dba Envision Hotel and Conference Center located at 31 Hampshire ST
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise, Early Sunday Alcohol and Entertainment License
for Rare Hospitality International Inc. dba Longhorn Steakhouse located at 390 West ST
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise and Entertainment License for Lazio Corp dba
Trattoria Romana Pizzeria Bar & Grill located at 60 Oakland ST
• 2024 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Mooyah located at 321 School ST
• 2024 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Beans and Seeds Cafe located at 22 South
Main ST
• 2024 Common Victualler License for Harry's Place located at 1 Crocker ST
• 2024 Common Victualler License for New York Pizza located at 221 North Main ST
• 2024 Common Victualler License for Pushkart Cafe located at 219 North Main ST
• 2024 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Providence Bagel located at 214 Rumford
Avenue
Motion: To approve the 2024 License Renewals as listed in the agenda. (Roche/Doherty) Passes 4:0
13. Consideration of Board/Committee/Commission Reappointments
a. Erika Cervasio to the Animal Welfare Committee to a three-year term to expire on December 31,
2026
b. Kristen Whittle to the Open Space and Recreation Committee to a one-year term to expire on
December 31, 2024
c. Brendan Roche to the MBTA Advisory Board to a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2026
d. Michael Mayer as Constable to a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2026
e. Joel Thomas as Constable to a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2026
f. Christine Delaney-Leard to the Recreation Commission to a three-year term to expire on December
31, 2026
Mr. Roche read each individual person and the respective Board that they were seeking reappointment for
and then the Board took the following vote.
Motion: To approve the Boards, Committee and Commission Reappointments as listed in the agenda.
(Roche/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0
14. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants:
• Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 24021PT in the amount of $890,640.04
Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 24021PT in the amount of $890,640,04.
(Roche/Doherty) Passes 4:0
• Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 24021TV in the amount of $279,372.03
Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 24021TV in the amount of $279,372.03.
(Roche/Doherty) Passes 4:0
• School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 24021PS in the amount of $1,934,736.87
Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 24021PS in the amount of $1,934,736.87.
(Roche/Rhein) Passes 3:0:1 (Doherty Abstained) Mr. Trowbridge did not Abstain due to a vote of necessity.
• School Deductions Vendor Payroll 24021SV in the amount of $609,767.79
Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 24021SV in the amount of $609,767.79.
(Roche/Doherty) Passes 4:0
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15. Select Board Member's Comments and Questions
Mr. Trowbridge commented that he nothing further but that the parade was great and well attended and
thanked the DBA and Recreation Department.
Ms. Doherty stated that in last two weeks it has been an awesome time here in Mansfield. She noted several
positive events that have happened. She then stated that removing correspondence from the agenda should
have been a discussion and vote by the Board not dictated by Town Counsel. She asked for this to be an
agenda item at the next meeting.
Mr. Roche stated that Army/Navy game day is going to be a long one. He then wished a Happy Hanukkah to
everyone because tomorrow is the first night.
Mr. Rhein asked if it would make sense to have the Planning Board part of the working group for discussion
the future facility needs for the Town and School. Mr. Dumas stated that he had not included them because it
is more financial based. Mr. Rhein then noted that he had reached out to the Chair and Mr. Dumas about
correspondence and it is going to be a future agenda.
Mr. Trowbridge stated that part of the correspondence discussion needs to include if everything will be read
out loud. Mr. Dumas then stated that Town Counsel will be present.
16. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting
There were no items.
17. Adjourn
Motion: To adjourn the December 6, 2023 Select Board meeting at 6:49PM. (Trowbridge/Doherty) Passes 4:0
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Signature
Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne
Date
Documents used in meeting:
1. Application for Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Wicked Tea Cafe
2. Board/Committee Application from Robert Saquet and Mark Corsillo
3. Draft of Fiscal Year 2024 Goals and Objectives
4. Meeting Minutes from November 15, 2024 and November 20, 2024
5. Traffic Light Control Box Wrapping Application from the Cultural Council
6. License Renewal Applications for:
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise and Entertainment License for Reservoir Hotel Partners
LLC dba Fairfield Inn & Suites located at 50 Reservoir ST
• 2024 Common Victualler License for B.Good located at 280 School ST
• 2024 Common Victualler and Wines and Malt On -premise License for KRE Husky Willow Crossing Pub dba
Willow Crossing Pub located at 25 Cobb ST
• 2024 Common Victualler License for Mansfield Deli located at 72 Pratt ST
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise and Entertainment License for DW Wang 668, Inc. dba
Sake Steakhouse located at 280 School ST
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise, Automatic Amusement and Entertainment License for
Blazin Wings Inc. dba Buffalo Wild Wings located at 321 School ST
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• 2024 Common Victualler and All -Alcohol On -premise License for DGP and Sons Inc. dba Jimmy's Pub
located at 141 North Main ST
• 2024 Common Victualler, Wines and Malt On -premise and Entertainment License for MIRK Classic LLC dba
Classic Pizza located at 242 Chauncy ST
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise and Entertainment License for Mansfield Lodge of Elks
2633 Inc. located at 140 North Main ST
• 2024 Class 11 and Class III Auto Dealer License for Clemmey Inc. located at 390 West ST
• 2024 All Alcohol Off -Premise License for GT Retail Inc. dba Wines and More Mansfield located at 280
SchoolST
• 2024 Common Victualler License for Quan's Kitchen located at 30 Chauncy ST o 2024 Wines and Malt Off -
Premise License for AMDA Convenience Corp dba Town Food Mart located at 242 Chauncy ST
• 2024 All Alcohol Off -Premise License for Jodaml Liquors Inc., dba Bristol Liquors located at 670 East ST
• 2024 Common Victualler License for Sweet Tooth LLC dba Cold Stone Creamery located at 280 School ST
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise, Early Sunday Alcohol and Entertainment License for
Mansfield Restaurant LLC dba Flynn's Irish Pub located at 219 North Main ST
• 2024 Wines and Malt Off -Premise License for Vasudev Corporation dba Town News located at 165 North
Main ST
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise and Entertainment License for Mansfield TGI Fridays
Inc. located at 280 School ST
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise, Early Sunday Alcohol and Entertainment License for
Vision Hampshire LLC. dba Envision Hotel and Conference Center located at 31 Hampshire ST
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise, Early Sunday Alcohol and Entertainment License for
Rare Hospitality International Inc. dba Longhorn Steakhouse located at 390 West ST
• 2024 Common Victualler, All -Alcohol On -premise and Entertainment License for Lazio Corp dba Trattoria
Romana Pizzeria Bar & Grill located at 60 Oakland ST
• 2024 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Mooyah located at 321 School ST
• 2024 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Beans and Seeds Cafe located at 22 South Main
ST
• 2024 Common Victualler License for Harry's Place located at 1 Crocker ST
• 2024 Common Victualler License for New York Pizza located at 221 North Main ST
• 2024 Common Victualler License for Pushkart Cafe located at 219 North Main ST
• 2024 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Providence Bagel located at 214 Rumford Avenue
Board and Committee Applications for:
• Erika Cervasio to the Animal Welfare Committee to a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2026
• Kristen Whittle to the Open Space and Recreation Committee to a one-year term to expire on December
31, 2024
• Brendan Roche to the MBTA Advisory Board to a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2026
• Michael Mayer as Constable to a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2026
• Joel Thomas as Constable to a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2026
• Christine Delaney-Leard to the MBTA Advisory Board to a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2026
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