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Home My WebLink AboutSELECTMENminutes05112011 Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Minutes of May 11, 2011 Present: Chairman Kevin Moran, Vice Chairman George Dentino, Clerk Douglas Annino, Selectman Olivier Kozlowski, Selectman Jess Aptowitz, William Ross Town Manager Absent: Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen Town Manager Ross opened the meeting and called for nomination for a Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Nomination for Selectman Aptowitz as Chairman. (Annino) Nomination for Selectman Dentino as Chairman. (Kozlowski) Call for vote for Selectman Aptowitz: 3 (Moran, Annino, Aptowitz) Call for vote for Selectman Dentino: 2 (Kozlowski, Dentino) Motion: Nomination for Selectman Kozlowski as Vice Chairman. (Moran) 5:0 passes Motion: Nomination for Selectman Annino as Clerk. (Moran) 4:0:1 (Annino abstain) Motion: Nomination for Selectman Dentino as Chairman of the Electric Light Commissioners. (Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Motion: Nomination for Selectman Moran as Vice Chairman of the Electric Light Commissioners. (Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Motion: Nomination for Selectman Kozlowski as Clerk of the Electric Light Commissioners. (Annino) 5:0 passes Selectman Dentino congratulated all the candidates and thanked them for their dedication during their campaigns, regardless of whether they won or lost. .. ___ ___ _WarranLl\l'ticleuiscussion_____ Article 3: Light Dept. operations. Motion: To support. (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Article 6: Airport Enterprise Fund FY12 Motion: To support. (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Article 8: Waste Water Depreciation Trust Motion: To support. (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Board of Selectmen Minutes of May 11, 2011 Article 11: Rescind unused borrowing balances Motion: To support. (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Article 12: Early Retirement Program. Town Manager Ross briefly summarized the article. Selectman Moran is in favor of this article. Motion: To support. (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Article 13: .75'}'o meals tax. Selectman Kozlowski provided a brief background on this article and commented on the surrounding towns that have it. Selectman Annino does not support as he believes this is just another tax. Selectman Dentino does not see a problem with it as it is a "self inflicted" tax. Selectman Moran thinks of this as a "gateway" tax or optional tax, one that goes right back to the community. As such, he is torn. Chairman Aptowitz does not believe in it but will support putting it on warrant. Motion: To support. (Moran/Dentino) 2:3 failed (Annino/ Aptowitz/Kozlowski nay) Article 14: Municipal board service charges and fees Motion: To support. (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Article 15: Reilly property- Sewer plant expansion. Mr. Ross stated the Town of Norton did not have a chance to get this article on their warrant however, if Mansfield votes yes then it can be ready for a Town of Norton vote. Selectman Dentino believes in this article as it really will help the town with our capacity. However, Norton and Foxboro have to be a part. Motion: To approve. (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Article 16: There is still a question as to why this purchase would benefit the town. This parcel is land locked by town land and of not real use. Motion: To approve - for discussion (Kozlowski/Moran) 0:5 fails. - --------Al"ticle rZ:l'ayment-of~f>revious-fisGal-year-expenses- Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Dentino) 5:0 passes Article 18: Waste water Retained Earnings - payment of prior year bills Motion: To support. (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Article 19: School St. Sewer Project - borrowing pay down Motion: To support (Moran/Kozlowski) 4:1 passes (Dentino nay) Article 20: Snow & Ice expenses Board of Selectmen Minutes of May 11, 2011 2 Motion: To support. (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Article 21: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Motion: To support. (Kozlowski/Dentino) 5:0 passes Article 22: Real Estate tax exemptions Motion: To support. (Annino/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Article 23: OPEB Liability Trust Fund Motion: Support at 200k (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Article 24: MMED substation - Bird Rd Motion: To support. (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Article 25: 51 Francis Ave easement Gavel passed to Selectman Dentino Motion: To support (Aptowitz/Moran) 5:0 passes Article 26: Police Detail Service Charge Fee Revolving Fund Motion: To support (Dentino/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Article 27: Ambulance Fees Revolving Fund Motion: To support (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Article 28: Fire Dept. Regulations - Radio Master Box Technology Motion: To support (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Article 29: Radio Master Box Fee Revolving Fund Motion: To support (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Article 30: Building Inspector Revolving Fund Motion: To support (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Article 31: Library Public Printing Revolving Fund Motion: To support (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Article 32: Police- Public Drunkenness Motion: To support (Annino/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Selectman Kozlowski had a few questions about the wording of the article, issue cleared. Article 33: Amendments to Ch. 8 of General By-laws Motion: To support (Annino/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Boord of Selectmen Minutes of May II, 2011 3 Article 34: Transfer from Dispatch to PD secretary line items. Motion: To support (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Article 35: Regional Wastewater District Agreement Motion: To support (Kozlowski/ Annino) 5:0 passes Article 36: Sections 42A-42F of Ch 40 MGL Motion: To support (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Article 37: Insertion of Chapter 29 to By-laws Motion: To support (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Selectman Moran asked if this article is enforceable. It seems to be very broad in reach. Selectman Dentino would like to see local groups and charities exempt from the solicitation fee. Chairman Aptowitz stated they could use the article to their discretion. Selectman Moran would like to see exemptions put into the article. Selectman Kozlowski questioned whether it made sense to establish this regulatory scheme and whether citizens could instead simply be warned of scams and watch out for themselves. However, he would support a re-worded version as discussed. Article 38: Early alcohol service on Sundays Motion: To support (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Article 39: Solar energy leases Motion: To support (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Article 40: Plan Design - Home Rule Petition Motion: To support Kozlowski/Moran 5:0 passes Q&C Mary Cinelli, Village Rd. Comments about tracking lights out, etc. Would like to see a comment form on the web site. Other surrounding towns have this on their websites. This would be helpful if residents see a light out, pothole, etc and they can report it on the web. Mr. Ross will consult with MIS dept. to institute such a form. Selectman Kozlowski stated that he has been working with the MIS dept on developing web forms and placing them within the appropriate departments page. Board of Selectmen Minutes of May 11. 2011 4 Kevin O'Donnell, Clementine Drive. Open house this Saturday at the water dept. in association with the Canoe River Aquifer Committee 25th anniversary celebration. Event is from lOam to noon. Weekly Business Warrant No. 11045T in the amount of $136,512.41 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Dentino) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 11045E in the amount of $1,677,914.68 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Dentino) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 11045S in the amount of $1,899.26 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 11045PT in the amount of $256,603.72 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 4:1 passes (Dentino nay) Warrant No. 11045TV in the amount of $77,045.23 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 11045PS in the amount of $1,342,176.33 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 4:1 passes (Annino nay) Warrant No. 11045SV in the amount of $433,356.29 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Meeting~ Motion: Correspondence . Letter announcing 25th anniversary of Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee. An educational outreach kiosk highlighting progress through the years will be coming soon. · Letter from Ware St. resident requesting information on contract work of town counsel. Board of Selectmen Minutes of May 11. 2011 5 · Letter from Rumford Ave residents regarding the lack of downtown parking for residents. The bos and town manager stated that downtown parking has been an issue for quite some time and they are actively pursuing options. . Letter from Bungay Rd. resident requesting light be turned on in front of his house because of extenuating circumstances. · Thank you letter from South End Citizens Association for supporting them against installation of Northbound Rt. 495 ramp. · Letter from Elks stating they were able to raise funds for Corey Shea Memorial Flagpole and submitted $200 check to John Hogan. . Thank you letter from Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee. Town Managers Report · Update on why some roads are single line and other double lined. It depends on the way traffic moves on the particular street. · Additional work is being done on virtualization of town servers and is almost complete. This was brought to our attention by the town auditors a couple of years ago and IT has been working on it since. BOS Updates · Selectman Kozlowski: Congrats to all the candidates and thanks to all that voted. Selectman Kozlowski would still like to follow up with Senator Timilty's office but has not heard back from them yet. Studies have been done that determine that millions of dollars can be saved in health care design. Senator Timilty will be invited to a future meeting to address these issues. · Selectman Aptowitz: Congrats to candidates for running. Thanks to Kevin for standing at the polls with him this past week. And thank you for your past leadership with the board. · Selectman Annino: New year with a new Doug list. And it's long. . Selectman Dentino: None Boord of Selectmen Minutes of May 11, 2011 6 · Selectman Moran: Congrats to all the candidates who participated in election and big thanks to his family as they have been super supportive of him. Adjournment Motion: Adjourn meeting at 9:20pm. 5:0 passes (Aptowitz) :i30#f'~ ~ Signature of Clerk ;1?t7 1t3; 2tJII Date of Approval Boord of Selectmen Minutes of May 11. 2011 7