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Town of Mansfield
Board of Selectmen
Minutes of September B, 2010
Present:
Chairman Moran, Vice Chairman George Dentino, Clerk Douglas Annino,
Selectman Jess Aptowitz, Selectman Olivier Kozlowski, William Ross,
Town Manager
Absent:
Public Ascertainment Proceeding on the Comcast Cable Television license renewal
Lou Amoruso, Cable Advisory Committee Chairman was present and gave a brief overview
of what the committee does to assist the Board of Selectmen in renewing cable provider
contracts. Comcast Cable's contract will be ending next year so negotiations will begin
soon. Ascertainment of Town of Mansfield cable related needs and interests need to be
done prior to negotiations though.
Public comment on cable needs and interests is invited and residents are asked to direct
correspondence to the Board of Selectmen. Chairman Moran stated that he is also on the
committee and yes, please take this opportunity to voice your needs and opinions regarding
cable service in town.
Gerry Buckley, Comcast SE Regional Manager is also present and he briefly explained what
Comcast Cable does in and for the community. Their 10 year contract is ending next year
and they are looking forward to renewing it with the town.
Weekly Business
Warrant No. 11010T in the amount of $326,840.04
Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes
Warrant No. 11010E in the amount of $2,106,106.63
Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes
Warrant No. 110105 in the amount of $357,787.42
Motion: To approve. (Dentinol Annino) 3:2 passes (Aptowitz/Kozlowski nay)
Discussion: $52,000 spent on computer servers. CIP review?
$20k payment to the Kraft Power Corp. What is that for?
A short discussion on "what is a capital item" ensued.
Consolidation of department resources was also discussed,
however the school department has not expressed interest in
consolidation plans as of yet.
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Warrant No. 11010PT in the amount of $290,811.20
Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 4:0:1 passes (Dentino abstain)
Warrant No. 11010TV in the amount of $81,515.92
Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes
Warrant No. 11010SV in the amount of $379.36
Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski/ Aptowitz) 5:0 passes
· Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of September 1, 2010
Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski/ Aptowitz) 5:0 passes
Correspondence
Letter of request from MMAS. They are holding annual arts festival on September 18th
and 19th. They are requesting to place signs on the North and South Commons to advertise
the event and also request that the notice be read during the meeting
Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes
Town Managers Report
· Memo regarding fee schedules from Deutsch and Williams.
Motion: To accept fee schedule as part of contract. (Dentino/ Annino) 5:0 passes
· Memo regarding the state extension for work to be done on the Mill St. bridge.
· MA Highway is almost finished working on the Rt. 106 underpass and all four lanes
should be open in the next week or two.
· Memo regarding Highway Mechanics duties. Selectman Dentino would like to explore
outsourcing highway garage functions. However, Mr. Ross stated that he feels the
highway garage is the best source of service for the town.
BOS Old and New
· Selectman Kozlowski: He is also interested in developments at the MBT A lots.
Mr. Kozlowski also had questions in regards to school purchase of computer
equipment that was required by the state.
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The Board of Selectmen and the School Committee currently post their minutes on
the web. He would also like to see other boards and committees post their minutes
on the web (on their pages).
. Selectman Aptowitz: Audit committee is on September 15th and they will report
back to the board soon.
Any updates on the MBTA parking and payment system that was installed last
month? Mr. Ross has not heard anything but he will contact them.
· Selectman Annino: Would like to put Some items on the agenda as well next week.
. Selectman Dentino: Questions regarding non resident use of the trash system.
Mr. Dentino would like to be able to tweak the sticker policy to allow land lords use
of the town trash system.
. Chairman Moran: Due to business travel next week he will not be able to attend
MMED meeting next Monday.
Adjournment
Motion: Adjourn meeting at 8:07pm to go into executive session to discuss labor
negotiations. The meeting will resume to adjourn (Aptowitz) 5-0 Passes
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Date of Approval
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