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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSelect Board 12/18/2024r Select Board Meeting Minutes December 18, 2024 'I Present: Mr. Brendan Roche, Vice -Chair; Mr. Walter Wilk, Clerk; Mr. Michael A TroWori0ir Sr. and Ms. Diana Bren were present in Meeting Room 3 A/B at Town Hall. Mr. Kevi • ume� il'o'wn MY�gq[and Mr. �i�.... . Matt Violette, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director was also present. Not Present: Ms. Maureen R. Doherty, Chair j�? j ,.: ; , ' IT. 3 , 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting -Pledge of Allegiance S F 1r �LD 1 Mr. Brendan Roche, Vice -Chair called the meeting to order at 6:0213M. He the'n�enii� 6h4vUy%ne that the meeting was being( broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. He then asked everyone present to stand and recite the pledge of allegiance. l 2. Employee Recognition Ms. Marianne Staples, Town Clerk came forward and stated that she had requested that two proclamations j for Jennifer Davis and Sandra'Mandile from her department. She stated that 2024 was a busy year for elections and they worked extraordinarily hard this year and worked long days. The audience gave them'a round of applause. Mr. Roche then read the proclamationbeing presented to them. 3. Presentation of Checks from North Easton Savings Bank Mr. Robert MacDonald, Chair of the 250t1 Celebration Committee was present with Ms. Courtney Palm from North Easton Savings Bank. Ms. Palm presented a check in the amount of $25,000 to Mr. MacDonald. j She then commented that they are happy to partner with the Town and celebrate with the community. She also noted that they have been in Town for 30 years. Mr. Trowbridge commented that North Easton Savings Bank has been a partner for everything throughout the community and has provided so many donations through the years. t 4. Discussion and Consideration to Approve the 250th Committee Events Schedule for 2025 Mr. Robert MacDonald, Chair of the 250th Celebration Committee thanked the Board and stated that he was here to talk about the major events the Committee has planned for 2025. He stated that there will be a Grand Parade on May 17, 2025 and August 22-24, 2025 will be for the celebration of Incorporation Day Weekend with events happening all three days. There were no questions but the Board thanked them for their work. Mr. MacDonald stated that there may be smaller events that do not affect street closings that will be planned in addition, Ms. Griffin came forward and stated that they are still looking for donations and on January 11th there will be an open house from 1p-3pmand hoping for partnerships with other organizations to have events around the 250th Celebration to make it a year long celebration. She then stated that January 291h there will be an opening ceremony here at the Select Board meeting. Mr. MacDonald also encouraged everyone to find "MansfieldMA250" on Instagram and FaceBook. Motion; To approve the 250th Committee events schedule for 2025 pending routing through Town Departments. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 5. Town Manager's Report • Chapter 61 Right of First Refusal • 3M & Dupont PFAS Mitigation Update • Balcom Street Bridge' • Connect 351 Workshop • Cabot Business park Sign Initiative 2W Phase • Miscellaneous Items r Select Board Questions and Comments on Town Manager's Report '1 i Select Board Meeting Minutes December 18, 2024 i Mr. Dumas began his report with stating thi right of first refusal for a property on Gilber update on PFAS mitigation. He then stated has re -opened and there will be a temporar landscaping. He then provided an update or participating in that will focus on the escala Mr. Dumas stated that they are embarking i Hampshire Street entrance to the park. He items, Lastly, he stated that he is working v path to Foxborough. Mr. Roche stated it was nice to have the Bal bike path is great news, Mr. Dumas then asked to take an item out c f ie Town received a notification which gives the Town the reet which is an agenda Item later tonight, He then gave an i the was happy to announce that the Balcom Street bridge osure in April 2025 to complete line painting and MA Annual Meeting and a workshop he would be costs and the "One Town One Budget' model in Mansfield. he third phase of Cabot Business Park signage for the n provided an update on several Economic Development the Planning Director on the continuation of a shared bike =ca.v, ucca aa;w auc: ivvu-r,.v nit; aan aaw ua.w uuuaa 2027 • Rebecca Foster to the Open Space and Recreatic December 31, 2027 • Matthew Pauliks as Constable to a three-year to committee to a tnree-year term to expire on i to expire on December 31 2027 3 Select Board Meeting Minutes December 18, 2024 Motion: To reappoint the Board/Committee/Commissions as liste Basses 4:0 u. u Mr. Roche asl Murphy is ret to serve on 0 there would k she has schoc Motion: To al Passes 4:0 11. Discussioi Mr. Dumas st Special Town Motion: To al 12. Discussiol Mr. Violette s going to go 0 brief summar Motion: To Si 13. Discussiol Property Loca Mr. Dumas st forest land ar the Planning I recommenda stated that th parcel and he unless there though. Mr. T and Mr. Trow for two or thr Motion: To rE Recreation Cc Plan, Strategic (Wilk/Trowbr 14. General 8 The general E discussion on Mr. Violette s million shortf He stated the about $3 milli I in the agenda. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Consideration to Appoint a Select Board Member to Serve on the Superintendent anyone wanted to give an overview. Mr. Dumas stated that as the Board knows Ms. and as part of finding a new Superintendent there is a request for a Select Board member rch Committee and interview candidates. Mr. Trowbridge stated that like Ms. Doherty inflict of interest for him to serve. He recommended that Ms. Bren may want to serve as children. Ms. Bren stated that she would love to serve on the Committee. t Diana Bren to serve on the Superintendent Search Committee. (Trowbridge/Wilk) /.�.__SJ_..1a2 _._ a_ w._.__ .ZJ nip._ aG'_ n.___._IT ._ •w__a2._� •wl�:..._._a the cal years. E 92 ment.' to logy to j Select Board Meeting Minutes December 18, 2024 Capital imprc in the Health nineteen per for health ins Is the utilizat rather delaye therefore res there has nol that many, co and Mr. Viok Board meetir 15. Select So Ms. Bren staff the top three Retirement P approved thE 16. Public Co Mr. Peter Wi 17. Review a All Items on t may request that item will have been ro A. Voti B. Vote C. Cons D.'Prod Motion: To a 18. Considers ➢'Tc Motion: To a $964,990.96 ➢ Tc Motion: To a (Wilk/Trowbr ➢ Sc Motion: To a (Wilk/Trowbr vements. There will be a paydown of de Care Stabilization Fund. Mr. Violette note :ent increase for a health` insurance estin urance and Mr. Violette responded that on of the plan driving the cost higher. He d things from COVID where things that u in the amount of $3 and utilize the balance to use a fifteen to e increase was last year Mr. Dumas stated that it ms for a few people it is ire not caught and I on a positive note that some stabilization funds Stabilization Reserve !veryone that the Tri- iittee and they prioritized he amount of f $310,061.87 nount of $310,061,87. 1,193.99 of $2,321,193,99. 3 Select Board Meeting Minutes December 18, 2024 School Deductions Vendor Payroll, 2523SV in the amount of $732,575.03 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 2523SV in the amount of $732,575.03. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 ➢ Senior Tax Work Off Vendor Payroll 2519TXV in the amount of $76,467.94 Motion: To approve Senior Tax Work Off Vendor Payroll 2519TXV in the amount of $76,467.94. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 i Senior Tax Work Off Deductions Payroll 2519TXV in the amount of $7,844.04 Motion: To approve Senior Tax Work Off Deductions Payroll 2519TXV in the amount of $7,844.04. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 1' Y 19. Correspondence • Letter from the Bristol County Retirement System Mr. Wilk stated that there was a letter from Bristol County Retirement System. 20. Select Board Member's Comments and Questions Ms. Bren wished a very happy holiday season and a Happy New Year to alll She then thanked everyone who works for the Town. Mr. Trowbridge, Mr. Wilk and Mr. Roche also echoed what Ms. Bren said wishing everyone Happy Holidays. 21. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting Fire Chief Desrosiers and Deputy Chief Terry were present and came forward and stated that someone saw 1 a Mansfield fire boat in the rafters at an antique store in Rhode Island and had reached out to the Town gift Figh Also Ch1E Ln 22.'1 Moi Sign 3. All for 4. Cor 5. Cor 6. All j Par 7. Boa December 18, 2C rn the December 10IIIIJJI III= LLL'Uua LIwIJwu "VL01: Of UVI I I GIGIdUC UCIILVJ IVICOIJIIQH]—CVAUUIUUjsII /ictualler and Entertainment Applciations for Great Woods Pizza lictualler and Entertainment Applications for Providence Bagel; on Premises, Common Victualler and Entertainment Applications for Reservoir Hotel _C dba Fairfield Inn and Suites i Committee Application from Jack Cooney to serve on the Finance Committee ting Minutes 14 i 8. Board and Committee Application from Lorilee Fish to serve on the Non -Profit Gift Fund Committee 9. Board and Committee Application from Rebecca Foster to serve on the Open Space and Recreation Committee 10. Board and Committee Application from Matthew Pauliks to serve as a Constable 11. Email from School Committee for the Superintendent Search Committee 12. Draft of Special Town Meeting Warrant 13. Letter from the Joan M. Zarek Trust for property on Gilbert Street 14. November 6, 2024 Select Board meeting minutes 15. Application for Water Installers License for Hydra Tech, Inc. 16. Letter from the Bristol County Retirement System Select Board Meeting Minutes December 18, 2024