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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSELECTMENminutes05122010 Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Minutes of May 12, 2010 Present: Chairman Moran, Vice Chairman George Dentino, Clerk Douglas Annino, Selectman Jess Aptowitz, Selectman Olivier Kozlowski, William Ross, Town Manager Absent: Reorganization of Board Reorganization of Board: Town Manager Ross welcomed new member Annino and Kozlowski and opened meeting. Kevin Moran was nominated for Chairman. (Annino) 5:0 passes George Dentino was nominated for Vice Chairman. (Annino) 5:0 passes Douglas Annino was nominated for Clerk. (Aptowitz) 5:0 passes Jess Aptowitz was nominated for Chairman of the Electric Light Commission. 5:0 passes George Dentino was nominated for Vice Chairman of the Electric Light Commission. 5:0 passes ' Olivier Kozlowski was nominated for Clerk of the Electric Light Commission. 5:0 passes Recognition of former members Former Chairman Baldwin and Selectman Levine were presented with plaques of service by Town Manager Ross and the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Ross read the terms of service to the audience and congratulated the ladies on their dedication to the town. Then Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Levine thanked the board and Mr. Ross for their hard work. Selectman Dentino also thanked the ladies for their dedication to the board and the town at large and enjoyed working with both of them. Selectman Annino thanked Mrs. Levine and Mrs. Baldwin for their assistance and support as well. Selectman Kozlowski also thanked the former members for their contribution to the board. Boord of Selectmen Minutes of May 12. 2010 Selectman Aptowitz reiterated the thanks and appreciation that the Board of Selectmen has for them. He mentioned that Mrs. Baldwin was chair of both the bos and the MMED at one time and he will never forget her service. Chairman Moran also thanked Sandra and Ann and wished them well in their after bos lives. Q&C Brett Fortin and Bruce Boucher, residents requested the Board of Selectmen to issue a stop sign or light for the intersection of East and Pratt Sts. or at the very least have the bushes!trees trimmed in the area. Mr. Fortin's friend and Mr. Boucher have been in an accident at this location and stated it is a very hazardous spot to navigate with out a signal or sign. Gary Forget, Webb Place. Although town meeting is through he is still concerned about the budget not only for this year but for the coming years. He called upon the Board of Selectmen and residents alike to be creative in finding or conserving resources. Weekly Business Warrant No. 10044T in the amount of $51,301.86 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz! Annino) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 10044E in the amount of $46,293.62 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz! Annino) 4:0:1 passes (Dentino abstain) Warrant No. 10044S in the amount of $249,243.54 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz! Annino) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 10044PT in the amount of $278,954.68 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz! Annino) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 10044TV in the amount of $84,760.79 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz! Annino) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 10044SV in the amount of $920.20 Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski! Annino) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 10045T in the amount of $380,717.94 Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski! Annino) 5:0 passes Board of Selectmen Minutes of May 12. 2010 2 Warrant No. 10045E in the amount of $1,687,961.30 Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski/ Annino) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 10045S in the amount of $9,500.00 Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski/ Annino) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 10045PT in the amount of $261,632.74 Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski/ Annino) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 10045TV in the amount of $76,925.92 Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski! Annino) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 10045PS in the amount of $1,330,588.21 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/ Annino) 4:0:1 passes (Dentino abstain) Warrant No. 10045SV in the amount of $409,311.77 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/ Annino) 5:0 passes · Water Installers license request from Ferrara Construction Corp. Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/ Annino) 5:0 passes Correspondence . Announcement: Saturday's (May l't) Great American Cleanup was a great success. We had 750 volunteers turn out. PLEASE read names of corp. donors for audience. · Emergency sewer connection requested for 48 South St. in Foxboro. Town Manager recommends approval. However, Selectman Dentino has concerns about the capacity in the north west end of town. Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes . WWTP - Fire update. On Jan 27th, we had a fire at the plant and our deductible was refunded due to negotiating a solid recovery from our subrogated case with Siemens. · Request from Hayward * Boynton & Williams re: letter of support from the bos to complete tree trimming near the Mansfield Health Center sign on rt. 140 Motion: To approve and send letter of support. (Annino/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes . Memo from William Ross requesting the bos to approve hackney driver Samir Khoury. He will be driving for the new service in town, Bill's Taxi. Motion: To approve. (Annino/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Boord of Selectmen Minutes of May 12, 2010 3 Additions since Monday: . Letter from Mary Burgess requesting to be the bos rep to SRPEDD. . Block party request from John Cooney, to close Deerpath Lane on May 31" lOam -2pm. Public safety approves. Motion: (Kozlowski/Annino) Aptowitz abstain 4:0:1 passes . Email from resident regarding the lack of parking spaces at the High School yesterday for voting. The Board of Selectmen will work with the School Committee to provide better parking during the fall election. Town Managers Report . Proclamation for older Americans month. May is considered older Americans month and the COA will be having a presentation for all their volunteers and residents. . The ST A Agreement for Smith and Nephew needs to be signed by the previous board and we already have Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Levine signatures so the other three members need to sign. . Mr. Ross would like to have a professional development day for the Selectman and will be scheduling that shortly. . Mr. Ross will also be working with Mrs. Hodges to create a strategic plan for the town as a whole. . Mr. Ross will also be serving on the YMCA Board of Directors. He was just appointed this past week, and is looking forward to serving in the community, in this capacity. . Mr. Ross has been alerted by the police dept. that several under age drinking parties have been reported around town and asked parents to be vigilant. BaS Old and New . Selectman Kozlowski: None for this evening. . Selectman Aptowitz: Congratulations and welcome to the Board of Selectmen. He also informed Selectmen Annino and Kozlowski that they are Light Commissioners as well and meet on Mondays. He encouraged the members to tour the MMED facilities. Boord of Selectmen Minutes of May 12, 2010 4 He would also like an update on the train station lots payment system. Mr. Ross has been in contact with the MBTA and will follow up. He also suggested that the Fales Oil property building be knocked down in order to provide more down town parking. Mr. Ross is working on that issue with the DPW. He would like to patrol a Comcast Center concert with police and fire personnel to see how the operations are set up. The other members and Mr. Ross expressed interest as well. · Selectman Annino: He would like to review the school committee policy for under age drinking or off campus policies. He is also very interested in getting up to speed on MMED business. A new sub station is in the works this year. Mr. Annino is also interested in tour the water and waste water facilities. . Selectman Dentino: Congratulations to our new members and all the people that took the time to run a campaign. Mr. Dentino has concerns about the use of the Fales Oil property as it has been contaminated in the past. The bos talked briefly about paving the lot for parking. Old Colony Way: The parking is parallel for a reason. The bike path goes through that area and extra space is required. . Chairman Moran read the proclamation for older Americans Month for the viewing audience. The COA will be having their recognition ceremony this Friday. Chairman Moran is grateful to the Board of Selectmen for appointing him as Chair and will work hard to make them and Mansfield proud. Adjournment Motion: Adjourn meeting at 8:30pm (Aptowitz) 5-0 Passes :13()UJf'4~ Signature of Clerk ~7 26," 2tJltJ Date of Approval Boord of Selectmen Minutes of May 12, 2010 5