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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSELECTMENminutes11032010 Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 3, 2010 Present: Chairman Moran, Vice Chairman George Dentino, Clerk Douglas Annino, Selectman Jess Aptowitz, Selectman Olivier Kozlowski, William Ross, Town Manager Absent: Jim Gallo Presentation Jay Barrows, State Representative is present along with School Committee members Jim Perry, Jean Miller and Supt. Brenda Hodges to provide proclamation to Mr. Gallo (former band leader) for his 30 years of service to the town and the residents of Mansfield. Mr. Gallo received separate proclamations from the School Committee, Board of Selectmen and Rep. Barrows. Chairman Moran also named Saturday, November 6th James Gallo Day. Mr. Gallo thanked all the people present for their kind words and thoughts. Denise Anderson - Class II auto license request Denise Anderson, 195 Tremont St. Thank you for naming the South Common flagpole after my late son, Corey Shea. It really is an honor and I am forever grateful to everyone who has supported me over the past years. Ms. Anderson would like to apply for a class II auto license in order to start an auto donation program under the Corey Shea Memorial Scholarship Fund. When the vehicles are donated by the donor's, the titles have to be made out to the Corey Shea Memorial Fund. Then we have to reassign them to the vendors who pick up the cars for us. The vendors are licensed dealers themselves, who dispose of the vehicles. So to properly reassign the titles over to the licensed vendors we need to have a class II license. This is for legal (paper work) purposes only to complete the reassignment process. Under no circumstances will there be any display or vehicles on premises, picked up or dropped off. Any vehicles involved will be stored, delivered or pick up at Norfolk Auto Brokers. Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 3, 2010 Selectman Kozlowski asked where the vehicles would go. Mrs. Anderson stated that they would be in Norfolk at her husbands business and then be towed to a junk yard or place of purchase. The vehicles would never make an appearance at the residential address. Selectman Kozlowski stated that the Board of Selectmen may be setting a precedent if they gave them a license as other "for profit" businesses have been denied due to the zoning restrictions. Selectman Aptowitz stated that yes, normally the Board of Selectmen does not grant class II licenses in a residential zone. However, this non profit business would only be processing paperwork for the foundation. As there would be no vehicles on site he does not see a problem with issuing the license. Selectman Annino asked Mr. Ross if the board could put stipulations on the license such as "no display or storage" language. Yes, Mr. Ross did not see why and Mrs. Anderson did not have a problem with that as well. Selectman Dentino was concerned over the fact that Mrs. Anderson does not have a repair facility designated and a bond in place for the class II license. Mrs. Anderson replied: However, even though they would not need a repair facility for this function, they can surely designate one to meet the license requirements. In addition, if the board granted the license, they would have no problem in securing a bond to also meet the license requirements. Selectmen Dentino and Annino would like to consult with town counsel before continuing the conversation. Mr. Ross stated that he will forward request to town counsel for review next week. Q&C None Alcohol licenses review Review of ABCC directive to use additional, revised form for renewals and the possibility of having another all alcohol license available if VFW changed to a war veteran's club license. Board and Committee review Chairman Moran recapped how the renewals! new terms for boards and committees are processed and that the season is upon us. Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 3.2010 2 Weekly Business Warrant No. 11018T in the amount of $1,411,731.53 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 11018E in the amount of $31,233.24 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 110185 in the amount of $464,832.54 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 11018PT in the amount of $264,601.95 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 4:1 passes (Dentino nay) Warrant No. 11018TV in the amount of $77,083.81 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes . Hackney driver license application for Lmar Lay. Town Manager recommends approval. Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Dentino) 5:0 passes Correspondence · Invitation from the Mansfield Fire Dept. to an awards ceremony honoring members of the dept. on December 2nd at 7pm. Held at the Elks Club on North Main St. . Gas Main Replacement / Road closure update. Town Managers Report · Report on ICMA Conference: He found the conference very informative and educational. He also discovered by meeting with other managers that MA is not nearly as in bad shape as some other states. He has many ideas to pursue and will be discussing them with the board over time. . Report on Mill St Dam: The work is coming along as planned and the road should be open by November 9th. · Report on Rails to Trails drainage work: The project is almost complete and is going smoothly. The neighbors were initially upset with the disturbance of the area but have been satisfied with the work since. . TempTronics out of Sharon is moving to Cabot Business Park and we welcome them. Boord of Selectmen Minutes of November 3, 2010 3 BOS Updates . Selectman Kozlowski: MBTA sheds next to the Old Country Store are in horrible shape and may become an attractive nuisance in town. Mr. Ross will notify the MBTA of the problem. Thank you to all the poll workers in yesterday's election. Website updates are being processed and if the public has any questions or input please let me know. · Selectman Aptowitz: MMED meeting on Monday, November 8th at 7pm. Fios service update? Mr. Ross stated not yet. They had the first Comcast Center license meeting last week and it was productive. Questions on trees that are rotted and hanging over the street (from private property), can they be taken down? Tax classification hearing is coming up soon and he suggested that the bos meet with her to learn about the process. Mr. Ross stated he will set up. . Selectman Annino: Strategic planning meeting on Friday and crp next Teusday. . Selectman Dentino: Auto policy has not been completed yet. Mr. Ross is working on it and will be done soon. He would like to see the issue of non resident (owner) use of the Green. Mr. Azinheira will be invited back to discuss. He read a letter in the reading file from Mr. Purrier and would like to see it in next weeks correspondence. Haunted Hallows really outdid them selves this year and he really enjoyed their presentation. The kids and adult volunteers did an excellent job. . Chairman Moran: Sunday was annual Halloween parade and it was very well attended. Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 3. 2010 4 Please go to town clerks office well before elections if you want to vote. Unfortunately there were people that went to the office yesterday and were not registered early enough to vote. Adjournment Motion: Adjourn at 8:45pm (Aptowitz) 5:0 passes :i3(}~k-?:. ~ Signature of Clerk noreffl-k /~ 2(//(/ Date of Approval Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 3. 2010 5