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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSelect Board 10/02/2024Select Board Meeting Minutes October 2, 2024 Present: Ms. Maureen R. Doherty, Chair; Mr. Brendan Roche, Vice -Chair, Mr. \"RRr:WIIg,ISlerk; and Mr. Michael A. Trowbridge Sr. were present in Meeting Room 3 A/B at Town Hall: Mri M Ott VicS1 ti�,Cl ssistant Town Manager/Finance Director was also present virtually via GoToWebinar. Not Present: Ms. Diana Bren and Mr. Kevin Dumas, Town Manager 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting -Pledge of Allegiance Ms. Doherty, Chair called the meeting to order at 6:04PM. She then reminded everyone that the meeting was being broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. She then asked everyone present to stand and recite the pledge of allegiance. 2. Discussion and Update with the Town Clerk Ms. Marianne Staples, Town Clerk and Ms. Jennifer Davis, Assistant Town Clerk were present to provide an update on elections. Ms. Staples stated that the National Election is on November 5th and she was expecting the ballots soon. She stated that once they come in their will be a group of poll workers who come in and stuff the ballots. Ms. Doherty complimented Ms. Staples on how well the primary ran, Ms. Staples thanked her and she gave high accolades to the poll workers. Ms. Staples then stated that voter registration deadline is October 26th and early voting will be October 19th to November V. The Board thanked them and wished them luck at the Election. 3. Discussion and Consideration to Sign the Warrant for the November 5, 2024 State Election Motion: To sign the warrant for the November 5, 2024 State Election. (Wilk/Roche) Passes 4:0 4. 6:10PM Public Hearing in Accordance of M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 for a Transfer of an All Alcohol Off Premises License for K Liquor Corp dba Dubs Discount Liquors, located at 30 Chauncy Street pending routing through Town Departments and Public Safety 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, October 2, 2024 at 6:10PM on the application of K Liquor Corp dba Dub's Discount Liquors, to transfer a license for an All Alcoholic Beverages off premises license, from Austin Debucas,LLC dba Dubs Discount Liquors., 30 Chauncy Street, to K Liquor Corp dba Dub's Discount Liquors. Anyone interested in or wishing to be heard on said application should appear at the date and time specified. Mr. Wilk read the above public hearing notice into the record. Motion: To open the public hearing at 6:1913M. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 Attorney John Mooradian was present with Mr. Kushan Patel who was purchasing Dubs Liquor store located at 30 Chauncy Street. He stated that it was all alcohol package store and is mainly a change of ownership and Mr. Patel owns five other package stores and is planning to keep most of the employees. The store will be using a scanner to prevent underage sales. Ms. Doherty asked if anyone from the public had any questions but there were none. She then asked if any of the Select Board members had questions. Mr. Wilk asked if any of the other stores he owned have had any legal issues and Mr. Patel responded that they did not. Mr. Trowbridge asked if the store would still be called Dubs and Mr. Patel responded that it would. Mr. Trowbridge then asked about the donation that all the liquors store make to Keep Mansfield Beautiful and Mr. Patel confirmed that the donation would continue. Motion: To close the public hearing at 6:2213M. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 Select Board Meeting Minutes October 2, 2024 1 Motion: To approve the transfer of an all alcohol off premises license for K Liquor Corp dba Discount Liquors pending routing through Town departments, (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 5. Discussion with Police Chief Sellon Ms. Doherty invited Police Chief Sellon to come forward and then stated that this item was asked for by Mr. Wilk to discuss situations in Town at the hotels. Mr. Wilk stated that there was an issue at the Red Roof Inn involving an exchange of gunfire and there have been other issues with drugs and assaults at that location and it was concerning. He wanted to know what has been going on there and if this is a one-off issue or are there problems with just this hotel or other ones in Town. Chief Sellon responded that the incident is under investigation but in general hotels pose a concern for all communities. He stated that the Red Roof Inn has not posed a problem and his department has a great relationship with their management. He further noted that there is no risk to the general public. He stated that the migrant crisis has caused more attention to hotels. Chief Sellon then invited the public to attend the session for the discussion of the use of the opioid funding on Tuesday, November 19th from 7-9PM at the Public Safety building. Chief Sellon stated that it could be important to look at socioeconomic data and he could submit a report related to how a given location is contributing to the economic atmosphere to the community in general or how is not. 6. Public Comment Mr. Chris Jackson of 30 Danielle Lane came forward and stated that he was here as the Chair of the Industrial Development Commission and read a statement in support of hiring an Economic Development Director position. He stated that the goal of the IDC when looking back at meeting minutes since 2018 was to have a compressive marketing plan and hiring of an Economic Development. The Select Board and Finance Committee both supported both phases of the plan and lead to the hiring of the Economic Development Director position and this was also part of the master plan. He provided examples of the items that the Director was able to help with which including getting businesses like Walgreens and Amazon come to Mansfield along with fundraising for the Fall Festival. Request the Board have further discussions with the Town Manager and IDC as a whole. 7. Interview Kara DesRoche for the Vacancy on Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee Ms. Kara DesRoche was invited to come forward. Mr. Wilk asked her to share a little bit about herself. Ms. DesRoche responded that her and husband moved here in 2018. She stated that she went to Providence College and has a passion for gardening and has worked at farms and greenhouses. She stated that she was impressed by what the KMB Committee does. She stated that she attended their September meeting and can see the hard work they do with the flower barrels and was excited about the mural restoration project. Mr. Roche asked her about involvement in Town and she responded that she has volunteered with schools and sports with her children and attends MESA the parent group for the schools and their events. She stated that she also attends lots of the Park and Rec events. Mr. Trowbridge asked her if she had any questions for the Select Board. She asked how the process works and Mr. Trowbridge explained the next steps. B. Discussion and Consideration to Appoint Kara DesRoche to the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee Motion: To appoint Kara DesRoche to serve on the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee to an unexpired term to expire on December 31, 2025. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 9. Interview Victoria Baumunk for the Vacancy on the Municipal Building Committee Ms. Doherty invited Ms. Victoria Baumunk to come forward. Mr. Trowbridge asked her to tell them about herself. Ms. Baumunk stated that she moved to Mansfield about a year ago and that she is an architect. She stated that she has been involved with the schools and youth sports and has also attended many of the Town events. She stated that although she is not on the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee her wife has officially adopted Spring Street as part of KMB's adopt a street so it is their family project. Mr, Roche asked her what made her interested in the Municipal Building Committee and she responded that her professional work experience is a good fit. Mr. Wilk asked her the ethics question and Ms. Baumunk responded that she did not see any situations. Ms. Doherty stated that she welcomes another woman to the committee. Ms. Baumunk Select Board Meeting Minutes October 2, 2024 asked if there were any current projects and Ms. Doherty responded that the COA/Community Center is at ninety percent design. 10. Discussion and Consideration to Appoint Victoria Baumunk to the Municipal Building Committee Motion: To appoint Victoria Baumunk to serve on the Municipal Building Committee to an unexpired term to expire on December 31, 2026. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 11. Discussion and Consideration to Approve a Marker for the East Common Flag Pole Request from Hon. Jamie Baillie of Novia Scotia, Canada Mr. Trowbridge stated that it is a small common but it is a nice flag pole and putting up a plaque would be good. Mr. Wilk stated that the Town should just pay for the plaque even though he offered to pay half. Motion: To approve the marker for the East Common Flag Pole. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 12. Discussion and Consideration of the Economic Development Director Position Mr. Trowbridge stated that he assumed Mr. Dumas would be here for the discussion. Ms. Doherty stated that it will be put on future agenda when Mr. Dumas is here. 13. Discussion and Consideration of Goals and Objectives for 2025 Ms. Doherty stated that it will be put on future agenda when Mr. Dumas is here. 14. Vote to Hire Special Counsel for an HR Matter Mr. Roche stated that he requested this item and he is overseeing an HR matter and can't discuss any details about it. Mr. Trowbridge stated that his problem with this is that the Board can't discuss any parameters including cost and who chooses the person. Ms. Doherty stated that legal counsel is exempt from procurement laws. Mr. Wilk asked if he was working with the insurance company and Mr. Roche responded that he has had. Mr. Wilk asked if the Board could approve it up to a certain amount. Mr. Trowbridge stated that Ms. Doherty should not participate in this discussion. Ms. Doherty asked him to stop so he does not violate anyone's rights. Mr. Roche stated that he got little guidance on this, but feels that this is absolutely necessary to go this way. He stated that he is in favor of getting prices and come back to the Board for approval. Motion: To solicit special counsel for an HR matter and report back to Select Board for approval. (Wilk/Roche) Passes 4:0 15. Discussion on Progress Made on Workshop Items Ms. Doherty stated that Ms. Bren was not present and this item should continue to next meeting 16. General Budget Discussion — Including Budget Subcommittee Update The general budget discussion agenda item is a regular Select Board agenda item that will be for the discussion on any fiscal year budgets and may include discussions of past fiscal years or future fiscal years. • Tri-Board Presentation by Assistant Town Accountant/Finance Director Mr. Matt Violette gave a presentation from the Tri-Board Meeting that was last week. 17. Select Board Member Committee and Liaison Updates Mr. Roche stated that it was a good Planning Board Parkway/TOD Workshop. He then asked if everyone was available for a Light Commissioners meeting on October 215'. Mr. Wilk, Ms. Doherty and Mr. Trowbridge were available but Mr. Trowbridge asked if it could start at 5:3013M. Mr. Trowbridge stated that Capital Improvement Projects Committee will meet on Monday, October 7t^. Ms. Doherty stated that they had an MFN Wastewater meeting and everything is going well. They are discussing succession planning as there will be three retirees at wastewater next year. She then stated that the Select Board Meeting Minutes October 2, 2024 COA hosted a state legislature discussion and it was a packed room. She stated that she attended the Economic Development Breakfast that was put on by the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce which was well attended. 18. Public Comments There were no comments. 19. 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 and events have been routed through Town Hall Departments and any conditions have been noted below. A. Vote to Approve Meeting Minutes: ➢ September 4, 2024 B. Vote to Approve Warrants: ➢ Town Vendor Warrant No. 25011T in the amount of $1,582,737.14 ➢ Electric Vendor Warrant No. 25011E in the amount of $2,238,383.00 ➢ Town Vendor Warrant No. 25012T in the amount of $2,752,283.16 ➢ Electric Vendor Warrant No. 25012E in the amount of $451,613.16 ➢ School Vendor Warrant No. 250125 in the amount of $1,224,775,00 ➢ Town Vendor Warrant No. 25013T in the amount of $260,515.72 ➢ Electric Vendor Warrant No. 25013E in the amount of $78,549.21 ➢ Town Vendor Warrant No. 25014T in the amount of $182,199.63 ➢ Electric Vendor Warrant No. 25014E in the amount of $24,455.02 ➢ School Vendor Warrant No, 25014S in the amount of $1,810,106.78 C. Consideration of Permits and Licenses: ➢ Consideration of Special Events Application for Veteran's Day Parade ➢ Consideration of Revised Banner Application for the Friends of the Council on Aging ➢ Consideration to Approve Letter of Support for Foxboro Bike Path ➢ Consideration of 2024 Drainlayers License for Earthwork Industries ➢ Consideration of 2024 Water Installers License for Earthwork Industries D. Proclamations: none Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 20. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: ➢ Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 25011PT in the amount of $1,084,020.65 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 25011PT in the amount of $1,084,020.65. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 ➢ Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 25011TV in the amount of $335,686.74 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 25011TV in the amount of $335,686.74. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 ➢ School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 25011PS, 25011PS2 and 25011PS3 in the amount of $1,973,203.27 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 25011PS, 25011PS2 and 25011PS3 in the amount of $1,973,203.27. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0:1 Doherty Abstain and Trowbridge yes out of the rule of necessity. ➢ School Deductions Vendor Payroll 25011SV in the amount of $585,499.87 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 25011SV in the amount of $585,499.87. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 ➢ Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 25013PT in the amount of $1,091,353.37 Select Board Meeting Minutes October 2, 2024 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 25013PT in the amount of $1,091,353.37. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 ➢ Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 25013TV in the amount of $334,152.86 Motion: To approve Deductions Vendor Payroll 25013TV in the amount of $334,152.86. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 ➢ School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 25013PS in the amount of $1,998,276.73 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 25013PS in the amount of $1,998,276.73. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0:1 Doherty- Abstain and Trowbridge yes out of the rule of necessity ➢ School Deductions Vendor Payroll 25013SV in the amount of $584,812.82 Motion: Deductions Vendor Payroll 25013SV in the amount of $584,812.82. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 21. Correspondence • Letter from Norwood Board of Selectmen • Letter from Mansfield Rotary • Notification from Verizon • Notification from Comcast • Email Notification for Attleboro Environmental Notification Form Circulation Mr. Wilk read the list of correspondence items. 22. Select Board Member's Comments and Questions Mr. Wilk, Mr. Roche and Mr. Trowbridge had nothing. Ms. Doherty asked if the letter from Norwood Board of Selectmen for the support of Norwood Hospital could be on the next agenda for the Board to considering sending a letter of support to the Governor too. 23. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 24. Adjourn Motion: o adjourn the October 2, 2024 Select Board Meeting at 74113M. (Trowbridge/Roche) Passes 4:0 6 6\ Signature D to Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne Documents used in meeting: 1. Warrant for State Election 2. ABCC Application from K Liquor Market for a Transfer of an All Alcohol Off Premises License 3. Application to Serve on Board, Committee or Commission from Kara DesRoche and Victoria Baumunk 4. Letter from Hon. Jamie Baillie of Novia Scotia with Marker Request for the East Common Flag Pole 5. Meeting Minutes of September 4, 2024 6. Special Events Application for Veteran's Day Parade 7. Revised Banner Application for the Friends of the Council on Aging 8. Draft Letter of Support for Foxboro Bike Path 9. Application for 2024 Drainlayers License from Earthwork Industries 10. Application for 2024 Water Installers License from Earthwork Industries 11. Letter from Norwood Board of Selectmen 12. Letter from Mansfield Rotary 13. Notification from Verizon 14. Notification from Comcast 15, Email Notification for Attleboro Environmental Notification Form Circulation Select Board Meeting Minutes October 2, 2024