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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSelect Board 02/19/2025Select Board Meeting Minutes February 19, 2025 RECEIVED Present: Ms. Maureen R. Doherty, Chair; Mr. Brendan Roche, Vice -Chair; Mr. WaltTe<r�rlJ6CAI&V5K6d(WrF ICE Michael A. Trowbridge Sr, were present in Meeting Room 3 A/B at Town Hall. Mr. KegN D4fnas� Town Manager was also present. ULL77 tt,A -10 P I; 00 Not Present: Ms. Diana Bren MANSF IELD 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting -Pledge of Allegiance ' o A CH USE T T S Ms. Maureen Doherty, Chair called the meeting to order at 6:05PM. She then reminded everyone that the meeting was being broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. She then asked those present to stand for the pledge of allegiance. 2. Discussion and Consideration of Change of Manager Application for Buffalo Wild Wings Ms. Gina Micielli was present and came forward and stated that she was the new General Manager. She stated that she has worked there for the past ten years and has been the Assistant Manager for the past three years. Mr. Trowbridge stated that alcohol licensing is taken seriously and you have to let the Town Manager's office know when you are no longer the manager. The Select Board members wished her lots of luck. Motion: To approve the change of manager application for Buffalo Wild Wings. (Wilk/Roche) Passes 4:0 3. Recognition of Douglas Sears Retirement Ms. Doherty recognized the retirement of Douglas Sears and stated that he was probably the longest serving employee that the Town has ever had, Ms. Doherty then invited Mr. Josh Reinke, DPW Director to speak a few words. Mr. Reinke shared thoughts about Mr. Sears and his employment with the Town over the last forty-one years. The members of the Select Board wished him all the best in his retirement and thanked him for his long tenure and service to the Town. Ms. Doherty then invited members of the audience to come up and speak. Mr. Jess Aptowitz came forward and thanked him for his years of service to the Town. Ms. Jackie Curtis came forward and stated that she was his teacher and commented how wonderful of a person he is and thanked him for everything he has done for her. Ms. Doherty then asked Mr. Sears to come forward and he was presented with a plaque. 4. Recognition of Town Clerk Marianne Staples Retirement Ms. Doherty recognized Ms. Marianne Staples, Town Clerk for her dedicated years of service to the Town of Mansfield and noted everything out of her office has been spectacular. Mr. Dumas spoke a few words about her work ethic and how she went above and beyond and took the job to heart. The Select Board members wished her all the best in retirement and how hard she has worked through the years. Ms. Staples thanked everyone and joked that she pulled papers for Select Board. She started as a Town Clerk back in 1998 and has developed so many relationships. She said she was committed to the office and is leaving the Town in good hands with Ms. Jennifer Davis and Ms. Sandra Mandile and will be spending lots of time with her grandchildren. Ms. Staples stated that there are really strong departments here. Ms. Doherty then invited members of the audience to come up and share any words for Ms. Staples. Mr. Jess Aptowitz stated that she was able to get records electronic. He then shared a story about her first election, which was a presidential election. He stated that machines were breaking and she was getting worried but they got a police escort to get Mr. Paul Waite the mechanic in to help fix the machines. Mr. Mark Corsillo has had the pleasure of working with her for five years at elections and Town Meetings and no one runs a better election and Town Meeting than her. Ms. Carrie Champagne came forward and thanked her for always helping everyone in the Town Manager's office when they needed help, Mr. Kostas Lukos came forward and stated that he got to work with her during high school when he worked the election in 2016 and continued through the years and Select Board Meeting Minutes February 19, 2025 when he was Town Moderator. He stated that she worked hard and she will be missed. Ms. Doherty then presented her with a plaque to recognize her thirteen years of service as the Mansfield Town Clerk. The Board took a break at 6:28PM. the Board returned at 6:35PM. S. Enter into Executive Session and Return to Open Session for the following reason: • Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21, Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to an update on current open litigation where discussion in open session is likely to have a detrimental effect on litigation position of the public body. Motion: To enter into Executive Session Return to Open Session for the following reasons, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21, Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to an update on current open litigation where discussion in open session is likely to have a detrimental effect on litigation position of the public body. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Roll Call Vote: Wilk —Yes Roche —Yes Trowbridge —Yes Doherty — Yes Passes 4:0 The Board returned to open session at 6:5113M. 6. Town Manager's Report ➢ Xfinity Center 2025 Entertainment License ➢ Override Warrant Article ➢ Budget Subcommittee Review ➢ All revenue & expenses are known at this time ➢ Health Insurance is finalized at 14.9%increase and 19%for retirees ➢ FAQ ➢ Public Outreach ➢ Altus Dental Rates ➢ Attleboro Water Connection Update ➢ Trash & Recycling Contracts ➢ Snow & Ice Report ➢ Mansfield TOD Monthly Memo 2/10/2025 ➢ Reservoir Street Communications Update ➢ Miscellaneous Select Board Questions and Comments on Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas began his report with an update on Live Nation and noted that there are minor changes to the agreement from last year and the draft will be sent to the Select Board for review. Mr. Dumas stated the Select Board will need to take a vote at the Tri-Board meeting on February 25th to add the override option to the Town Meeting warrant. Mr. Dumas then updated the Board on dental rates with Altus Dental followed by advising that the City of Attleboro has paid $198,707.81 covering expenses through January 24th. Mr. Dumas then updated the Board of the trash collection contract with Waste Management has been extended to 2030 with a 2.5% increase each year, He noted that the contract with Wheelabrator the trash disposal contract ends December 31, 2027. The contract is part of a consortium and are working to negotiate that date further. He stated that the snow and ice budget has a deficit of $38,788.67. Mr. Trowbridge asked what the public safety capitol requests to Live Nation/Xfinity Center were for this year and Mr. Dumas replied that he would send that. There were no other questions or comments. 7. Public Comment There were no public comments. Select Board Meeting Minutes February 19, 2025 B. 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. Ms. Doherty asked Mr. Wilk to give and update from the Budget Subcommittee meeting from last week. Mr. Wilk stated that there are two budgets being prepared. One budget is balanced budget and one budget is with an override. There will be a full update at the next Tri-Board meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 at Public Safety. 9. Select Board Member Committee and Liaison Updates There were no updates. 10. Public Comments There were no public comments. 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 and events have been routed through Town Hall Departments and any conditions have been noted below. A. Vote to Approve Meeting Minutes: ➢ January 29, 2025 ➢ February 5, 2025 B. Vote to Approve Warrants: ➢ Town Vendor Warrant No. 25033T in the amount of $399,849.29 ➢ Electric Vendor Warrant No. 25033E in the amount of $126,767.07 ➢ Town Vendor Warrant No. 25034T in the amount of $378,984.73 ➢ Electric Vendor Warrant No. 25034E in the amount of $130,631.60 ➢ School Vendor Warrant No. 250345 in the amount of $645,060.45 C. Consideration of Permits and Licenses: ➢ Consideration of Special Events Application from Mansfield Women of Today —Touch a Truck ➢ Consideration of Water Installers License for G. B, Sons Construction Co. Inc. ➢ Consideration of Special Events Application from Nicole Burch —Abolition Day D. Proclamations: ➢ None Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Wilk/Roche) Passes 4:0 12. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 2533PT in the amount of $865,959.58 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 2533PT in the amount of $865,959.58. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 2533TV in the amount of $277,122.73 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 2533TV in the amount of $277,122.73. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 2533PS in the amount of $1,984,475.49 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 2533PS in the amount of $1,984,475.49. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0:1(Trowbridge voted yes out of necessity and Doherty Abstained) • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 2533SV in the amount of $600,387.02 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 2533SV in the amount of $600,387.02. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 Select Board Meeting Minutes February 19, 2025 13.Correspondence ➢ Notice from the Commonwealth Mr, Wilk stated there was a notice from the Commonwealth 14. Select Board Member's Comments and Questions There were no Select Board member comments or questions. 15. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 16. Enter into Executive Session and Not Return to Open Session for the following reasons: • Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21, Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to demonstrably likely litigation concerning an employee matter where discussion in open session is likely to have a detrimental effect on litigation strategy. Motion: To enter into Executive Session and Not Return to Open Session for the following reasons, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21, Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to demonstrably likely litigation concerning an employee matter where discussion in open session is likely to have a detrimental effect on litigation strategy at 7:05PM. (Wilk/Roche) Roll Call Vote: Wilk —Yes Roche —Yes Passes 3:0:1 _��`' Signature Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne Documents used in meeting: Trowbridge — Yes Doherty — Abstain Date 1. Change of manager application for Buffalo Wild Wings 2. Meeting minutes of January 29, 2025 and February 5, 2025 3. Special Events Application from Mansfield Women of Today —Touch a Truck 4. Water Installers Applicaton for G. B. Sons Construction Co. Inc. 5. Special Events Application from Nicole Burch —Abolition Day 6. Notice from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Select Board Meeting Minutes February 19, 2025