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Executive Session Minutes of Light Commissioners Meeting
April 29, 2019
Present: Chair Jess Aptowitz, Vice Chair Neil Rhein, Commissioner Steve Schoonveld,
Clerk Frank Delvecchio
Also Present: Light Department Manager Joseph Sollecito
Chair Aptowitz called the executive session to order to 7:40PM
Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 164, Section 47D and M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21, Exemption 3,
to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a
detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so
declares.
Mr. Sollecito discussed current status of labor negotiations with AFSME 1702 (Line workers)
as well as IBEW 104 (Professionals & Financial Assistants). Labor rates and other requested
items were reviewed in comparison.
Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 164, Section 47D and M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21, Exemption 6,
to consider the purchase, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an
open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public
body.
Mr. Sollecito reviewed the discussions of potential property sale with one of the owners at 51
West Church Street property. Discussion of potential use and projected future construction
costs.
Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 164, Section 47D and M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21, Exemption
10, to discuss trade secrets or confidential, competitively -sensitive or other proprietary
information, the disclosure of which will adversely affect the Commission's ability to
conduct business in relation to other entities and the Chair so declared.
Mr. Sollecito reviewed the expected release of the new Mass. Department of Energy
Resources (DOER) solar rebate program.
Motion: to adjourn the executive session of April 29, 2019 at 8:05pm
(Schooveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4/0
Roll Call Vote: Delvecchio-aye; Schoonveld-aye; Rhein -aye and Aptowitz-aye
Respectfully submitted:
Signature of Clerk Date of Approval
Mansfield Municipal Electric Department
Executive Session Minutes of Light Commissioners Meeting
May 15, 2019
Present: Neil Rhein, Chair; Frank DelVecchio, Vice Chairman; Steve Schoonveld, Clerk and Commissioners Michael
Trowbridge and Jess Aptowltz
Also Present: Joseph Sollecito, General Manager MMED
Chairman Rhein called the executive session to order at 8:11PM.
Pursuant to M,G.L. Ch. 164, Section 47D and M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21, Exemption 6, to consider the value and
purchase of real property and the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect an the
negotiating position of the public body.
Mr. Sollecito updated the Board on the property that is located adjacent to the other land owned by MMED and
discussed what the property could be used for.
Pursuant to M,G.L. Ch. 164, Section 47D and M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21, Exemption 3, to discuss strategy with
respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of
the public body and the chair so declares.
Mr. Sollecito provided an update on negotiations with the AFSCME Local 1702 Union negotiations and the IBEW
Local 104 Professionals Union.
Motion: To adjourn the executive session and return to open session of May 15, 2019 at 9:07PM.
(Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0
Roil Call Vote:
Chairman Rhein —Yes
Mr. Aptowitz —Yes
Mr. Schoonveld — Yes
Mr. Trowbridge — Yes
Mr. DeiVecchlo - Yes
Signature
Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne
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Mansfield Municipal Electric Department
Executive Session Minutes of Light Commissioners Meeting
July 2, 2019
Present: Chairman Neil Rhein; Mr. Frank DelVecchio, Vice Chairman; Mr. Steve Schoonveld, Clerk and
Commissioner Jess Antowitz. Commissioner Michael A. Trowbridge Sr, was not present.
Also Present: Joseph Sollecito, General Manager MMED
Chairman Rhein called the executive session to order at 7:37PM.
Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch.164, Section 47D and M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21, Exemption 3, to discuss strategy with
respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of
the public body and the chair so declares.
Mr. Sollecito updated the Select Board members on the contract negotiations for AFSCME Local 1702 Union
linemen workers. Attorney Dan Brown would be sending out the draft to all parties for approval soon.
Mr. Sollecito stated that he was concerned with the negotiations for IBEW contract and that they have not met
again to continue discussions.
Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch.164, Section 47D and M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21, Exemption 6, to consider the value and
purchase of real property and the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect an the
negotiating position of the public body
Mr. Sollecito updated the Board on purchasing the property adjacent to the property owned by MMED. He
stated that they have gone for with filing the declaration of uniqueness and within thirty days there should
be a purchase and sale agreement.
Motion: To adjourn the executive session of July 2, 2019 at 8:08PM. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0
Roll Call Vote:
Chairman Rhein — Aye
Mr. Aptowitz —Aye
Mr. Schoonveld — Aye
Mr. DelVecchio-Aye
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