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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSELECTMENminutes11102010 Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 10, 2010 Present: Chairman Moran, Vice Chairman George Dentino, Clerk Douglas Annino, Selectman Jess Aptowitz, Selectman Olivier Kozlowski, William Ross, Town Manager Absent: Vehicle use policy Mr. Ross recapped the history of the vehicle use policy and suggested a few changes in wording. However, before any policy can be adopted Mr. Ross must bargain with the unions affected by this proposed policy. Selectmen Annino and Kozlowski are concerned about the violations section of the policy where punishment is stated "may". The board members would prefer the word "shall". "conviction for such an offense SHALL be grounds for loss of municipal vehicle privileges and lor further disciplinary action." Selectman Dentino is concerned over a lack of penalty for employees that violate the policy. Chairman Moran and stated that the personnel policy and union contracts would be used to enforce those violations. Additionally Selectman Kozlowski suggested the board just add a catch all phrase that would cover how discipline would be handled. Mr. Ross agreed. Selectman Dentino would also like to remove the word "generally" from #13 of rules governing use. Mr. Ross agreed. Mr. Ross will bring this proposed policy to the bargaining units for discussion and then bring back to the board for ratification. Compensation time policy Selectman Dentino would like a reduction of comp time listed under #1. He requested the paragraph be reworded for other changes as well. Selectman Kozlowski also had questions about wording in #1. #2 changes: limited to the amount of time necessary for employee to be present. Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 10, 2010 #3 After a brief discussion, this item was left as is withstanding a small wording change from Selectman Kozlowski of "within a calendar year" to "by the first six months." #4 After a brief discussion, this item was left as is. #5 After a brief discussion, this item was left as is. #6 Selectman Aptowitz reiterated that while mandated by union contract, he feels that dept. heads/directors are salaried and should be exempt from comp time. After a lengthy discussion among the members, it was decided that this item will be reworded. #7 Selectman Dentino would like to be able to utilize "management rights" within the contracts. However, Mr. Ross will rewrite proposed policy and resubmit to the board. Payroll policy The town and school administration will be going back to utilizing an outside service as of January 2011. Selectman Dentino had questions about payroll within the MMED. However, Mr. Ross asked to delay that discussion until Mr. Babin can be present. He also had questions about "standby" status within the Electric Light Dept. as well. After a brief explanation by Mr. Ross, Selectman Aptowitz stated it will be further addressed at the next MMED meeting. Q&C None BOS/School Committee subcommittee topics Strategic planning subcommittee has requested that Dr. Mullen be hired to develop a town wide strategic plan for smart growth. The cost of the study will be split between the town and the school side. There will be a joint meeting next Tuesday to approve and sign a contract with Dr. Mullen. BOS goals and objectives Chairman Moran recapped how the renewals/ new terms for boards and committees are processed and that the season is upon us. And from there budget season is right around the corner. Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 10, 2010 2 Selectman Dentino would like to continue focusing on the budget and ways to pare it down. Selectman Annino would also like to focus on financial issues as well. As everyone knows, he is interested in the development of the down town area, and as such he would like the Board of Selectmen to work on this. Selectman Aptowitz reiterated the desires of Selectmen Annino and Dentino. He too is interested in down town development. However, it does take financial resources that we may not have now. As such he stated that providing services to the residents needs to be the first priority. Selectman Kozlowski agreed with the other board members about the downtown area and the economy in general. Each one of the board members stated that Mr. Ross has done a great job in assisting them in the short time he has been here. Chairman Moran wanted to get these ideas out from the board as they tend to get bogged down, primarily during the budget/town meeting seasons. Mr. Ross recapped some of his ideas that coincide with the boards. He also stated that many of the ideas discussed will be addressed during the strategic planning process. Weekly Business Warrant No. 11019T in the amount of $175,336.13 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 1l019E in the amount of $1,764,651.45 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 11019S in the amount of $1,942,151.09 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 1l019PT in the amount of $281,184.87 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 4:0:1 passes (Dentino abstain) Warrant No. 1l019TV in the amount of $80,528.07 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 1l019SV in the amount of $419,034.58 Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 10, 2010 3 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes . Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of October 27, 2010 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes . Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of November 3, 2010 Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Correspondence · Letter from Keith Purrier regarding community blog use. . Letter from Brookline PD in regards to the excellent detective work that Mansfield Officers provided them with in solving a case. Town Managers Report · Report on Canoe River Dam: We have had a weather delay but still expect the bridge to be open by Monday. . Marketing Mansfield - IDC. This committee will be up and running soon. In addition, they have been meeting with the Chamber of Commerce and other towns for ideas. · Cabot Business Park updates BOS Updates . Selectman Kozlowski: None . Selectman Aptowitz: Update on Comcast Center negotiations. Mr. Ross will hopefully be able to set up a meeting next week. Any update on dead trees that overhang public property? Mr. Ross will address with the DPW asap. . Selectman Annino: None . Selectman Dentino: Questions on union clothing allowances. $250 is a lot of money to spend each year. The Sun Chronicle subscription for the town is $400. Do we really need that many? Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 10. 2010 4 . Chairman Moran: Please review the information provided by the Assessors Office for the December 1st meeting. Please also review the legal opinion received from counsel regarding the class II license request from Ms. Anderson. We would like to discuss this at the November 17th meeting. Adjournment Motion: Adjourn at 9:08pm (Aptowitz) 5:0 passes Z3()Ujl~1;: ~ Signature of Clerk nor~k I;: 2t?1t? Date of Approval Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 10. 2010 5