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Present: Ms. Maureen R. Doherty, Chair; Mr. W
Bren were present in Meeting Room 3 A/B at T
Violette, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Dire
Not Present: Mr. Brendan Roche, Vice -:Chair.
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1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting -Pledge
Ms. Doherty, Chair called the meeting to order
being broadcast live and taped for future broad
stand and recite the pledge of allegiance.
2. Update with Building Department
Mr. Robert Blackman, Building inspector was pri
loth year with Town. He stated that a new part t
the previous inspector left when he retired. He
twenty-two restaurants that serve alcohol and a
2,200 permits per year and that this is the thirdi
down on paperwork and those coming to the cc
businesses and larger projects. The Select Board
years of service with the Town.
3. Update with Parks and Recreation and Recr
Ms. Sherri Gurnon, Parks and Recreation Directs
were present. Ms. Gurnon provided an update c
thanked the Commission for their support in hel
stated that they are looking for a dog trainer so
that the department needs a;permanent space 1
comments and thanked them for their time to c
4. Master Plan Update with the Planning Boar
Ms. Sarah Raposa and Mr. Michael Feck were pr
the Master Plan is divided into six vision pillars.:
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alter Wilk, Clerk; Mr. Michael A Trowbyi"e Sr. and Ms. Diana
Hall. Mr. Kevin Dumas, TOvl7ti-Ma h�'erT?� q fr. Matt
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1�h of Allegiance i` 1El 0
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cast on Mansfield Cable. She then asked everyone present to
twenty-three goals and eighty-six strategies. She also provided the link to the implementation matrix that she
created as an easy spreadsheet to see the information. Ms. Raposa also stated that in June she would like to
come back and have a working activity with the Board as it relates to the implementation of a few Master Plan
goals. MS. Bren complemented them on how they were documenting the progress. Mr. Feck provided some
comments about the public hearings that the Planning Board has had in regards to the Town Meeting articles.
Ms. Raposa stated that on December 101h there will be a presentation at the COA on the four zoning articles for
Special Town Meeting. Mr. Wilk asked about the vacant lot on North Main Street near middle common and
what it was zoned for. Mr. Feck stated that it had a special permit for a mixed use but that permit has expired
and the project never moved forward.
S. Interview and Consideration to Appoint Michael See, Laura Konick, Jason Comeau and Aaron Roth to the
Conservation Commission (2 Vacancies)
The were four candidates present who came forward and the Chair began by asking each to introduce
themselves. The other members of the Board continued by asking each candidate a question. Mr. Roth was
seeking reappointment and the other three candidates were new applicants.
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Motion: To nominate Mr. Aaron Roth to the Conservation Commission. (Trowbridge) Passes 4:0
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Motion: To nominate Laura Konick to the Conservation Commission. (Bren) Fails 2:2
Motion: To nominate Michael See to the Conservation Commission (Trowbridge) Fails 1:3
Motion: To nominate Jason Comeau to the Conservation Commission (Wilk) Fails 1:3
Motion: To reconsideration the nomination of Laura Konick. (Trowbridge/Bren) Passes 4:0
Motion: To appoint Aaron Roth and Laura Konick to the Conservation Commission to a 4-year term that expires
December 31, 2028.s(Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0
6. Discussion and Consideration of Request to Extend the Terms from One -Year to Three -Years for the, Open
Space and Recreation Committee (OSRC) Members
Ms. Katelyn Gonyer was present and stated that the OSRC was created in 2017. Ms. Gonyer explained how
DPW has been extremely helpful with trail maintenance. She stated that when the Select Board originallyvoted
to establish the committee the terms were only one year. She noted that this is a solid committee and are
working hard on the Open Space Plan and she would like to see if those terms can be extended so that each of
them does not need to apply every year. Mr. Wilk asked how many members they have and Ms Gonyer
responded that they had five members.
Motion: To extend the terms from One -Year to Three -Years for the Open Space and Recreation Committee
Members so that no more than two terms expire each year. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passesi4:0
Mr. Trowbridge asked If we could skip to number nine and Ms. Doherty, Chair agreed to move to that item.
7. Town Manager's Report
• Succession Plan Town Clerk
• Update from the Cannabis Control Commission
• State Earmarks
• Intermunicipal Water Connection
Police Accreditation
• Mansfield Green Cell Tower
• Miscellaneous Items
Select Board Questions and Comments on Town Manager's Report
Mr. Dumas began his Town Manager report stating that Ms. Jennifer Davis Assistant Town Clerk will be the new
Town Clerk once Ms. Staples retires in February of 2025. He then provided an update from the Cannabis
Control Commission in regards to cannabis delivery vehicles and drivers. Mr. Dumas then was happy to report
thor rha ctnta hnc an anrmnrle fnr 0 millinn fnr tha rnunril nn Aping nrniprt.=Mr. Wilk :asked if the COA monev
can De used for aemoimon ottne ouuaing
responded that he will be looking at the sp
then stated that the City of Attleboro is not
pump on Monday, November 25th. He then
preliminary good news that they have com
the assessment has moved into phase four
with DEP for a cell tower to be located at N
working with DEP and the bid process. +Mr.
on Monday, December 9th at 11:30AMior 1
hard work.
then invited the Select Board to the appreciation luncheon
I and looks forward to thanking all the employees for their'
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8. Public Comment
There were none.
9. Interview and Considi
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Chamber of Commerce, He stated that he grew up in New York but has been in
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11. Considerati
• _Jack John Rio
• Paul Boyden
• Kenneth Buj
• Matthew Lis
• Martha O'Cr
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4icohol on Premises, Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for Lazio Corp. dba
Romana Pizzeria Bar & Grill
4icohol on Premises, Common Victualler, Entertainment, Automatic Amusement Licenses for
nterprises Inc. dba Genos Restaurant and Lounge
ie and Malt Package Store License for Kanku Inc. dba The Store
41cohol Package Store License for GT Retail Inc. dba Wines and More Mansfield
ies and Malt On -Premises and Common Victualler Licenses for KRE Husky Willow Crossings Pub
4lcohol Package Store License for Adhya Corp dba West Mansfield Variety
4lcohol on Premises, Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for Kenneth M Defazio
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ies and Malt On -Premises, Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for Bar Pizza
J LLC dba Bar Pizza & Salad Co.
• Patrick'Latchaw to the Recreation Commission to a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2027
•; Ed Westhaver to the Recreation Commission to a three-year term to expire on December 31 2027
• Charles Cullinan to the Board of Library Trustees to a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2027
•1 Andrew Bank to the Board of Assessors to a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2027
• Patricia Comperchio to the Council on Aging to a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2027
• Sara Walsh to the Finance' Committee to a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2027
• John Scott Feely to the Finance Committee to a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2027
• Sally Fehervari to the Open Space and Recreation Committee to a one-year term to expire on December 31,
2027
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• Richard Kelsay to the Council on Aging to
• Christopher Paquin to the Municipal Build
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Mr. Wilk read the list of those being reappoin
Motion: To reappoint the Board/Committee/
term expiration to three years, December 31,
12. General Budget Discussion — Including Bc
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discussion on any fiscal year budgets and ma
Mr. Violette stated that he wanted to update'
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n Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 2521PT and 2521VT in the amount of $967,584.06
trove Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 2521PT and 2521VT in the amount of $967,584.06.
ge) Passes 4:0
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Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 2521TV in the amount of $310,542.29
Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 2521TV in the amount of $310,542,29. (Wilk/Trowbridge)
Passes 4:0
➢ School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 2521PS in the amount of $2,008,262.47
Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 2521PS In the amount of $2,008,262.47.
(Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0:1(Trowbridge voted out of necessity, Doherty abstained)
➢ School Deductions Vendor Payroll 2521SV In the amount of $622,042.85
Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 2521SV in the amount of $622,042.85.
(Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0
17. Correspondence
Letter from Xfinity
Mr. Wilk stated that a letter was received from Xfinity.
18. Select Board Member's Comments and Questions
Mr. Wilk stated that he was all set. Ms. Bren told Ms. Doherty to enjoy her trip and wished her Happy Holidays.
Ms. Trowbridge had no comments or questions. Ms. Doherty commented that she attended an outreach
meeting for public involvement in the 250th Committee and in January there will be an official kick off at a
Select Board meeting. Ms. Doherty then thanked all the departments for coming to the Board for an update
and she stated that it has been positively reviewed by the community.
19. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting
Ms. Doherty stated that there is a need to have an Audit Committee meeting prior to December 31" and she
was going to be out of the country and cannot attend remotely. Mr. Wilk volunteered to attend the meeting.
Motion: To appoint Mr. Wilk to serve on the Audit Committee for the December 2024 meeting.)
(Trowbridge/Bren) Passes 4:0
20. Adjourn
Motion: To adjourn the December 4, 2024 Select Board Meeting at'7:29PM. (Trowbridge/Bren) Passes 40
Signature Date
Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne
Documents used in meeting:'
1. Michael See Application
2. Laura Konick Application i
3. Jason Comeau Application
4 Aaron Roth Application '
5. Jack John Riccio Constable Application
6. Paul Boyden as ConstableApplication
7. Kenneth Buja Application'
8. Matthew List Application
9. Martha O'Connell Application
10. Kelly Kemp Application
11, Patrick latchaw'Application
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12. Ed Westhaver
13. Charles Cuilino
14. Andrew Bank j
15. Patricia Compi
16. Sara Walsh Ap
17. John Scott Fee
18. Sally Fehervari
19. Richard Kelsay
20. Christopher N
21. James Taylor f
22. Memo from Co
23. Special Events
24. Letter from Xfi
25. Common Victt
26. Common VICtI
27. Common VICtI
28, Lodging House
29. Lodging House
30. Class Ii Auto D
31. Class III Auto E
32. Class 11Auto D
33. Common VictI
34. Class II Auto D
35. Class II Auto D
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52. Wine and Malt Package Store Application for Kanku Inc. dt
53. All Alcohol Package Store Application for GT`Retail Inc.. dba
54. Wines and Malt On -Premises and Common Victualler Appl
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