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Home My WebLink AboutSELECTMENminutes09222010 Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Minutes of September 22, 2010 Present: Chairman Moran, Vice Chairman George Dentino, Clerk Douglas Annino, Selectman Jess Aptowitz, Selectman Olivier Kozlowski, William Ross, Town Manager Absent: Dubs Liquor hearing The clerk read the public hearing into record for the audience. The hearing consisted of 4 transactions. . Change of manager from William to Robin Sarro · Transfer of stock from William to Robin Sarro . Robin Sarro as new officer . Pledge of stock from Robin to William Sarro William Sarro, current manager of record and Robin Sarro, proposed manager of record, Dubs Liquor are present. Selectman Annino is abstaining from hearing as he is a client of Mr. Sarro's. After a brief discussion the Board of Selectmen closed the hearing. Motion: To close hearing. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 4:0:1 (Annino abstain) Motion: To grant the above changes of license to F & W Inc dba Dubs Liquor. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 4:0:1 (Annino abstain) Fleet vehicle maintenance discussion Mr. Azinheira recapped the conversation of a previous meeting and reiterated that the town mechanics do a quality job for less than comparable quick service operations. If the town was to bring the vehicles to a quick change facility, they would not be using the same quality fluid and parts for their standard prices. Also if the vehicle needed other parts the town would have to pay their price or make another trip with the vehicle to the highway garage. Our mechanics spend an average of one hour with each vehicle because most of the time they need to perform other maintenance on the vehicle while it is there. Board af Selectmen Minutes of September 22, 2010 After a brief discussion Selectman Dentino still did not believe that providing this service was cheaper or better for the town. While agreeing with Selectman Dentino that health insurance and benefits are an issue, Selectman Aptowitz stated that it is important to the DPW and the town fleet, especially in the winter, to have mechanics on hand. Mr. Azinheira and Mr. Ross have implemented a system to track maintenance work at the garage and will report back to the Board of Selectmen with the results. Mr. Azinheira stated they continually review ways to streamline operations and cut costs and will carryon in that direction. After a brief discussion about the various types of cars that the town uses the conversation concluded. Use of Mansfield Green In 2003, the Town of Mansfield implemented a $10 sticker fee for the Mansfield Green, certain item stickers, as well as strictly enforcing the requirement that residents have stickers on the vehicle. Prior to the implementation of fees at the Green, the net annual cost of operating the Mansfield Green was approximately $90,000. The estimated cost of operating the Mansfield Green for FY 2011 is as follows: · Mansfield Green Direct Costs (Fy'l1 Estimates): Direct Costs: Miller Recycling (estimated) $ 8,000.00 Public Buildings Budget Recycling Personnel Services Tub Grinder $ 23,100.00 $ 10,000.00 Subtotal $ 41,000.00 Board of Selectmen Minutes of September 22, 2010 2 · Indirect Costs: Costs, which are part of the Highway and Winter Maintenance budgets. Loader/Backhoe at Recycling Center 3 hours/week x 52 weeks $3,876.60/yr Machine $6,240.00/yr $24.85/hr-Operator $40.00/hr- Loader at Compost Site 3 hours/week x 52 weeks $24.85/hr-Operator $70.00/hr-Machine $3,876.60/yr $10,920.00/yr Miscellaneous Maintenance Plowing, Sanding, Ice Melt ,$2.000.00/yr Subtotal $ 26,913.00 Revenues (based of FY'1O numbers): Resident Stickers Item Stickers $ 28,680.00 $ 10,600.00 Subtotal ($ 39,280.00) Estimated Net Cost = $28,633.00 IMA authority to file for land acquisition The final application for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) for the land acquisition for effluent disposal is due to be file on Sept. 27th. The Board of Selectmen need to approve the authority to file on behalf of the town to use this fund. The board has concerns hat Foxboro is not on board with project. However Mr. Ross and Rep. Barrows state this is not true. Mansfield owns the plant; the land is in Norton so Foxboro is not mentioned as much even though they are a part of the group. A fter another brief conversation the Board of Selectmen voted. Motion: To authorize the filing for land acquisition. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Discussion: Selectman Kozlowski had a question about property tax for the plant. Boord of Selectmen Minutes of September 22, 2010 3 The revised memo of agreement between Norton and Mansfield was also briefly reviewed and discussed by the Board of Selectmen for tomorrow's meeting with Norton, Q&C None Weekly Business Warrant No. 1l01lPT in the amount of $296,730.64 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 4:0:1 passes (Dentino abstain) Warrant No. IIOIOTV in the amount of $86,010.50 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 4:0:1 passes (Dentino abstain) Warrant No. IlOllPS in the amount of $1,279,357.08 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Warrant No. IlOllSV in the amount of $371,004.42 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 1l01lT in the amount of $62,790.90 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 1l01lE in the amount of $26,797.26 Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski/ Aptowitz) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 11012T in the amount of $338,076.53 Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski/ Aptowitz) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 1l012E in the amount of $189,968.02 Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski! Aptowitz) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 11012S in the amount of $182,113.68 Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski/ Aptowitz) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 1l012PT in the amount of $263,771.14 Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski/ Aptowitz) 4:0:1 passes (Dentino abstain) Warrant No. 1l012TV in the amount of $76,381.03 Board of Selectmen Minutes of September 22, 2010 4 Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski/ Aptowitz) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 11012SV in the amount of $183.13 Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski/ Aptowitz) 5:0 passes Selectman Aptowitz would like to see the town go to a bi weekly payroll like the school. However Mr. Ross stated that it must be bargained for. . Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of September 8, 2010 Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski/ Aptowitz) 5:0 passes . One day liquor license for the tri town chamber festival on Oct 5th. Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski/ Aptowitz) 5:0 passes Correspondence . Mansfield Animal Shelter request for permission to place sign on the South Common advertising annual fundraising event to be held October 16th. The sign would be displayed from 9-24 to 10-16. Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski! Aptowitz) 5:0 passes . The annual Leaf Raking Project will be held November 11th at 9am this year. If you would like to volunteer please contact Donna Harrington at donna.harrinqton@mansfieldschools.com . Request for parade permit. The 2010 Halloween Parade will be October 31st at 2pm starting at the South Common. A costume contest iudqe is requested from the BOS. Chairman Moran will be the judge this year. Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/ Aptowitz) 5:0 passes Town Managers Report . Update on town cell phone usage. The police dept. will be switching contracts and will be saving a substantial amount of money. The DPW and Electric Dept. are looking at the same. . Mr. Ross has been trying to contact his person at the MBT A (with no success unfortunately). He and Frank Gay from GATRA are working together to bring electronic payment service to the train station and may contact the vendor on their own. . A draft of the vehicle and compo time policy will be available to the bos in the next couple of weeks. Boord of Selectmen Minutes of September 22. 2010 5 · Reorganization of the first floor offices is underway. Construction work has started and will be completed soon. · Canoe River dam project is on schedule and will be started soon. · The Dean St. sewer extension will be done next week and the street will be closed for a couple of days to through traffic. As usual residents will have access to their homes at all times. BOS Old and New . Selectman Kozlowski: Thank you to MIS Manager Sacha Zlavaska to implementing a public documents section on the town website. . Selectman Aptowitz: Rt. 106 construction has been completed after 3 years and hopefully will serve the town well for many years to come. The Board of Selectmen attended a regional meeting last week in Rehoboth and the state has reported that the economy is still in trouble and lean times are still ahead. He would like to get an update on the DPW canopy situation as well. Chairman Moran will schedule a discussion for late October. He would also like an update on the availability of early Sunday liquor service. The secretary will email the board the state regulations. Tax classification time is coming soon and he would like to get the info asap. October 4th 9-11am will be his office hours next month. . Selectman Annino: Downtown building design plans need to be reviewed. . Selectman Dentino: Questions about grant payments. Railroad crossing damage matter. He would like to get follow up on that situation. Mr. Ross stated the owners will be billed for any town work. Question on $1,000 association fee for MMED program. Mr. Ross will consult with Director Babin. · Chairman Moran: Thank you to everyone who attended or participated in the MMAS art show this past weekend. Board of Selectmen Minutes of September 22. 2010 6 Adjournment Motion: Adjourn meeting at 9:07pm (Aptowitz) 5-0 Passes Z3()~~;;: ~ Signature of Clerk ~&?#k Z( Zt!It! Date of Approval Board of Selectmen Minutes of September 22, 2010 7