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Home My WebLink AboutLighr Comm 01/02/2019Mansfield Municipal Electric Department Executive Session Minutes of Light Commisyio ers, ( tin - January 2,2019�� )�� 91pp Present: Chairman Jess Aptowitz, Vice Chairman Nell Rhein, Clerk Steve Schooxt55p,3;1CommissionerY-bA9� OFraS nk Delvecchio, and Commissioner Michael Trowbridge Also Present: Joseph Sollecito, General Manager MMED Chairman Aptowitz called the executive session to order at 5:42PM. Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 164, Section 47D and M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 22, 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 stated that all three bodies will be entering into negations. Mr. Sollecito presented the MEAM Salary Surveys to the Light Commissions, which was discussed. The Commissioners then discussed the annual review process for Mr. Sollecito. Pursuant to M.G.G. Ch. 164, Section 47D and M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 22, 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 a potential purchase of property near the storage space that is currently owned. To consider and approve Executive Session minutes of February 28, 2018 meeting, where Exemption 2 was declared. Motion: To approve the February 28, 2018 meeting minutes and not to release. (Schoonveld/Trowbridge) Roll Call Vote: Chairman Aptowitz—Yes Mr. Rhein —Yes Mr. Schoonveld — Yes Mr. Trowbridge — Yes Mr. DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 To consider and approve Amended Executive Session minutes of April 2, 2018 and April 10, 2028, where Exemption 10 was declared. Motion: To approve the April 2, 2018 and April 30, 2018 meeting minutes and not to release. (Schoonve I d/Trow bridge) Roll Call Vote: Chairman Aptowitz —Yes Mr. Rhein —Yes Mr. Schoonveld — Yes Mr. Trowbridge — Yes Mr. DelVecchio - Yes Passes 5:0 Motion: To adjourn the executive session of January 2, 2019 at 6:33PM. (Schoonveld/Rhein) Roll Call Vote: Chairman Aptowitz —Yes Mr. Rhein — Yes Mr. Schoonveld —Yes Mr. Trowbridge — Yes Mr. DelVecchlo - Yes Passes 5:0 Signature Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne 1%v 6 2o�y Date Mansfield Municipal Electric Department 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: S✓/� A iClerk Date of Approval Mansfield Municipal Electric Department Executive Session Minutes of Light Commissioners Meeting May 15, 2019 Present: Nell Rhein, Chair; Frank DelVecchio, Vice Chairman; Steve Schoonveld, Clerk and Commissioners Michael Trowbridge and Jess Aptowitz 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 on 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 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Rhein —Yes Mr. Aptowitz Yes Mr. Schoonveld —Yes Mr. Trowbridge — Yes Mr. DelVecchio -Yes Signature Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne /4 Z� Date 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 Aptowitz. 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 114,61. 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 on 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 8:0813M. (Aptowitz/DelVecchlo) Passes 4:0 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Rhein —Aye Mr. Aptowitz —Aye Mr. Schoonveld — Aye Mr. DelVecchio -Aye ig attire Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne ,14�- /� M f - Date