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Town of Mansfield
Board of Selectmen
Minutes of December 15, 2004
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Vice Chairman Roger S. Achille; Clerk Bernard 1. Dolan; Selectmen
Louis P. Amoruso and Michael W. McCue
Town Manager John O. D' Agostino
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
flag.
Present:
Vice Chairman Roger Achille opened the meeting with the Mansfield Electric Light by
thanking Department Manager, Gary Babin and his staff for hanging an attractive display
of decorative holiday lights throughout the downtown area. Special acknowledgement
was given to Gary D' Ambra of the Light Department for leading this effort.
Meeting Minutes were recorded by the Mansfield Electric Dept. for this portion of the
meeting. CFO, Kimberly Stoyle and Auditing Consultant, James Goulet were also
present and participated in the Light Dept. discussion.
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Mansfield Electric Dept. completed a summary report based on evaluation and
recommendations of the 2003 audit.
MOTION: To accept. 3-0-1
(AmorusolMcCue) 4-0 Passes.
MOTION to open public hearing at 8:00 PM and immediately delay discussion to
hear a brief presentation from the Venture group and then resume to public
hearing. (AmorusolMcCue) 4-0 Passes.
Venture Crew 911 - Members Ken Cramer, Colleen Cuneo, and Samatha Lampron
representing Venture Crew 911 of Mansfield introduced themselves and provided a brief
background about the organization. The venture group is a non-profit co-ed youth
adventure group ages 14-20 years old, and is associated with the Boy Scouts of America.
Venture Crew 911 met with the Board to promote this year's fundraiser sale of Limited
Addition Commemorative Mugs. The design selected for the 2nd mug is the Mansfield
Orthodox Congregational Church. (The 1st design in the series is the Mansfield Town
Hall and was introduced in 2003.) Mugs cost $ 10.00 each and can be purchased at
Bookends, Mansfield or order on line via e-mail mugs@crew911.co Proceeds from this
fundraiser will benefit future venturing trips and activities by this organization.
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Mansfield resident's Bill Clemmey (9 Deer Path Circle) and sister-in-law Meagan Foley
(65 Old Farm Road) submitted an Application for a license to sell Wine and Malt
beverages at a new retail business to be located at 390 West Street, Mansfield, MA.
The new business space at 390 West Street (Erin Centre) is approximately 6000 square
feet in size and is located in the same building as an existing Staples store with a separate
front door entrance and rear loading dock. Bill Clemmey and Meagan Foley signed a 5-
year lease agreement with Clemco, LLC commencing on January 1,2005 for the new
proposed business.
Based on the application submitted, Meagan Clemmey is the official Business Manager.
Bill Clemmey noted that both he and his sister-in-law Meagan Clemmey plan to be
involved in the management of the retail business.
Mr. Clemmey confirmed property abutters were notified by certified mail as required,
however a few notices were returned as undeliverable due to incorrect addresses. Postal
receipts were provided to the Town Manager that evening.
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Selectman McCue commented that having the word "Liquor" in the business name
(identified as Cork's Fine Wines & Liquors) could be misleading or misappropriate since
the license application would only permit the sale of wine and malt beverages at this
location.
Mr. McCue questioned Attorney Angley whether there is any legality that would prevent
the applicant from using the term "Liquor" in the business name, based on the pending
Application for a Beer & Malt License. Attorney Angley responded that having the word
"Liquor" in the business name is an allowed use of the site within the special permit.
Bill Clemmey confirmed that the intent ofthe owner's application is for the Board of
Selectman to grant a Beer & Wine license, not for the sale of liquor.
Town Manager, John D' Agostino noted that based on population information included in
the Town's census report, the Board is authorized to issue up to a total of five Beer &
Wine & Licenses. Town Manager indicated that two of the Town's five Beer & Wine
Licenses are currently in use.
Owner's Bill Clemmey and Meagan anticipate opening the retail business in February or
March 2005, pending approval of the license application.
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Selectman Dolan stated intentions to approve the application subject to confirmation that
taxes are paid and police report provided. This information was included in the Board of
Selectman's packets.
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MOTION: To close Public Hearing at 8:25 PM
:f (Amoruso/McCue) 4-0 Passes
· Cork's Fine Wines & Liquors
P.O. Box 75, 390 West Street, Building C, Mansfield, MA 02048
Motion: To sign triplicate forms to ABCC and return within three days as required.
(Amoruso/Dolan) 4-0 Passes
· Warrant No. 25 in the amount of $3,959,043.44
Motion: To approve and sign
(McCue/Amoruso) 4-0 Passes
· Minutes of December 8, 2004. Selectman Roger Achille was not present at the
Selectman meeting held on December 8, 2004.
Motion: To approve as amended.
(Amourso/McCue) 3-0-1 Passes (Selectman Achille abstained)
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· Board members are invited to attend Eagle Court of Honor scheduled for
December 20, 2004.
Motion: Sign Proclamation for Annawon Council
(Amoruso/McCue) 4-0 Passes
Clerk Bernie Dolan read correspondence received for the week of Dec. 15th as follows:
Town Mana!!er and Staff
· Memo from Town Manager dated December 7th (and copied to the Board) reminding
all Town Department Heads, and Boards and Committees that the Annual Town
Report articles are due December 29th.
· Letter from John A. Moretti, Superintendent of Schools, dated December 2nd to Chief
of Police Arthur O'Neill (and copied to the Board) expressing appreciation to Chief,
Lieutenant Crickard and the officers of the Mansfield Police Department for their
cooperation, diligence and performance at the M.I.A.A. Tournament.
Residents
· Letter from Joe Flynn, Chairman, Library Board of Trustees, dated December 6th to
the Board regarding his concerns about the football playoffs on November 30th,
commending Chief O'Neill and Library Director Janet Campbell on handling
r' coordinating of Police detail to safeguard the Library parking lot.
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· Letter from Secretary of Transportation Daniel Grabauskas, Executive Office of
Transportation and Construction, dated December 6th, on new guidance and
application form for the Public Works Economic Development (PWED) grant
program.
· Letter from Geoffrey C. Beckwith, Executive Director, Massachusetts Municipal
Association, dated December 7th, regarding voting procedures at the annual business
Meeting. (Board to assign designee to vote on their behalf if they are unable to attend
annual meeting.)
Motion: to appoint Selectman Bernie Dolan as the designee to represent the
Mansfield Board of Selectman at the Mass Municipal Association Annual Business
Meeting on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at the Hynes Convention Ctr., Boston, MA.
BOS Chairman needs to sign the response form and return to the MM.
(McCue/Amoruso) 4-0 Passes
· Letter to Duane Knapp, Norton Water & Sewer Superintendent, dated December 7th,
(and copied to the Board) from Kurt Gaffney, Water Operations Manager, expressing
appreciation for emergency water connection, South Main Street area, for repair
purposes to water main under the South Main Street Bridge.
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· Letter to Nancy Leonardo, Comcast, dated December 7th, from Town Manager (and
copied to the Board) regarding cable rate increases requesting Ms. Leonardo come
before the Board. (Ms. Leonardo is scheduled for the meeting of January 12th.)
· Letter from JC Transportation dated December 8th requesting permission for JC
Transportation and Wrentham Shopping Express (their sub-company) to cross
through Mansfield, on 1-95, to access the Wrentham Shopping Outlets. (Board needs
to send letter(s) stating that the Town has no objection.)
Motion: Issue a letter to JC Transportation and Wrentham Shopping Express stating
the Board has no objection to requests for business transportation vehicles to cross
through 1-95 in Mansfield. (McCue/Achille) 4-0 Passes I.
· Letter from Law Office of Deborah A. Mason dated December 10,2004 transmitting
Affordable Housing Fund Check for 40B Sale of Lot 8 #16 James Way in the amount
of $8,225.00. The Board needs to vote to accept this gift check into the Housing
Support Fund.
MOTION: To accept
(McCue/Amoruso): 4-0 Passes
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· Town Manager John D' Agostino requests the Board of Selectman meet with
DPW Director Lee Azinheira, Water Operations Manager, Kurt Gaffney and
representatives from Woodard & Curran to review water division issues and
establish a water connection policy for the Town. Town Manager advised a
meeting is scheduled at Town Hall on Tuesday, January 4,2004 in Room 3A/3B
for this purpose.
· John D' Agostino requested the Board give permission to the Town Manager to
authorize and sign a GIS system agreement for pictometry offered through
SRPEDD as a supplement to the GIS System.
Motion: Authorization to sign
(DolanlMcCue) 4-0 Passes
· Heartsafe Application - Mass Public Health offers a community program to
promote heart safety. Town Manager noted that several staff members were
trained and certified in the use of AED (Automated External Defibrillators)
equipment through this program during the previous year. Town Hall has three
AED units on site which were donated to the Town of Mansfield last year. John
D' Agostino requested the Board give permission to the Town Manager to sign
authorization to participate in the program again for the upcoming year.
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Motion: Authorization to sign
(Amoruso/McCue): 4-0 Passes
· Gale Farrugia recently requested to be placed on the GATRA Board as the Board
of Selectman representative to that Committee to ensure the needs of senior
citizen are being addressed. Question was raised by Town Manager as to
whether the candidate appointed is required to be a Mansfield resident. McCue
referenced previous precedence was established by appointment of Lee Azinheira
(also a non-resident) to another board in Town.
Motion: To appoint
(Achille/McCue) 4-0 Passes
· Mr. Bill Leblanc who interviewed for an unexpired Housing Authority term
previously, has expressed interest in being the board's representative to SRPEDD.
Motion: To appoint pending receipt of updated application.
(McCue/Achille) 4-0 Passes
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· Town's Manager is in the process of reviewing future capital budget projects with
input submitted by each department. The Board of Selectman and Finance
Committee will be provided an update once the information summary is finalized.
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r- · As of this date, it appears the Town could anticipate a $1.5 million dollar increase in the
capital budget expenditures to the Fire Dept. and the DPW Dept.
· Town Manager hopes to schedule a planning meeting with the Board sometime in
January, which would take place on an off night from their weekly scheduled meeting.
· Town Manager anticipates the Town would not receive state budget projections until
after January 2005, but indicated that 4-5.5% budget increases are being projected.
Based on the budget projections, Town Manager believes the Town would be able to
achieve a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year within a reasonable timeframe.
· Town Manager noted plans to take vacation time during the week of Christmas, but
would be in the local area and able to contact in the case of an emergency.
Selectman Amoruso:
· Selectman Amoruso suggested the current commuter policy appears to be insufficient to
address issues faced by Mansfield residents who utilize the commuter parking areas.
· Mr. Amoruso suggested the Board of Selectman hold a public hearing to discuss the issue
and consider setting new policy that would better protect the Town's interest regarding
this item.
r · Chairman MacCaffrie (not present at this meeting) would need to coordinate a date to
hold the pubic hearing proposed.
Motion: To schedule a Public Hearing/Commuter Parking Policy
(Amoruso/McCue) 4-0 Passes
None.
Motion: Adjourn to executive session to discuss pending litigation and return for the sole
purpose of adjournment.
(Amoruso/McCue) 4-0 Passes
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