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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSELECTMENminutes05252011 Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Minutes of May 25, 2011 Present: Chairman Jess Aptowitz, Vice Chairman Olivier Kozlowski, Clerk Douglas Annino, Selectman Kevin Moran, Selectman George Dentino William Ross Town Manager Absent: Mural Project update Keep Mansfield Beautiful members Nancy Wall and Scott Brigante are present for discussion. Mural project subcommittee started last fall. The rt. 106 underpass was chosen for many reasons. It has high visibility next to train station and as the underpass cuts the downtown area in half, the mural would aid in joining then back together. $500 grant from the Cultural Counsel will start the call for artists (RfP). 5 muralists from around the country applied for the grant and one that grew up in Mansfield was eventually chosen. A preliminary design will be available soon. Selectman Dentino stated that he would like to see a questionnaire available at town meeting tomorrow night to assess the community's desire for a mural at all, for a historical theme and location. In addition, the underpass still has some rain/rust issues that must be addressed prior to any project starting. Selectman Annino stated that this mural will be a significant piece of art for the town. And since the wall is 300 ft. long it will be big. Traffic safety issues must all be addressed prior to any accepted submissions. Both Selectmen Dentino and Annino are uncertain about this project and look forward to seeing the upcoming presentation details. Selectman Kozlowski is glad to see that the Committee is going to be taking such time to assess and address the community's desires/concerns. He also had questions about the area of the underpass that would be used. Visibility from the N. Common and the train station platform would be ideal. Board of Selectmen Minutes of May 25. 2011 Selectman Moran has many of the same concerns as the other board members and is uncertain of how the mural would integrate with the surrounding area. Warrant review Article 1: Raise and appropriate for municipal expenses. $34,711,072.00 Motion: To support. (Moran/ Annino) 5:0 passes Article 2: Raise and appropriate for school expenses. $38,482,132.00 Motion: To support. (Moran/Dentino) 3:2 passes (Kozlowski/ Annino nay) Article 4: Water enterprise funds. Motion: To support. (Annino/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Article 5: Wastewater enterprise fund Motion: To support. (Moran/Dentino) 5:0 passes Article 7: Parking Enterprise Fund. Motion: To support. (Moran/ Annino) 5:0 passes Article 9A: Police Motion: To support. (Moran/ Annino) 5:0 passes Article 9B: Wastewater Motion: To support. (Moran/Dentino) 5:0 passes Article lOA: Robinson windows Motion: To support. (Annino/Moran) 5:0 passes Article lOB: Field Maintenance revolving account Motion: To support. (Annino/Moran) 5:0 passes Article 37: To support solicitation article language as amended. Motion: To support. (Annino/Moran) 4:1 passes (Kozlowski nay) Bos summer schedule discussion Meetings: June 1s', 8'h, 22nd July 6'h, 20'\ August 3rd, 17'h, 31s' Board of Selectmen Minutes of May 25. 2011 2 Q&C None Weekly Business Warrant No. 11047T in the amount of $1,079,040.33 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 4:1 passes (Dentino nay) Warrant No. 11047E in the amount of $28,455.61 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 4:1 passes (Dentino nay) Warrant No. 110475 in the amount of $30,116.12 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 4:1 passes (Dentino nay) Warrant No. 11047PT in the amount of $264,443.99 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 4:1 passes (Dentino nay) Warrant No. 11047TV in the amount of $79,166.79 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 4:1 passes (Dentino nay) Warrant No. 11047PS in the amount of $1,320,860.99 Motion: To approve (Moran/Kozlowski) 3:2: passes (Annino/Kozlowski nay) Warrant No. 11047SV in the amount of $425,153.33 Motion: To approve (Moran/Kozlowski) 3:2: passes (Annino/Kozlowski nay) . Meeting minutes of May 18, 2011 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 4:0:1 passes (Dentino abstain) Correspondence . Invitation from Mansfield Triad. On June 6th at 9am, the spring class of DECIDE (Developing Elders Choices in Defensive Education) will graduate at the COA. Light refreshments following ceremony. . Email from resident regarding noise levels at the Comcast Center this weekend. Management has been notified of complaint. . Class of 2005 alumni will be putting on a fundraiser for the Corey Shea flagpole. June 10th at the VFW. Boord of Selectmen Minutes of May 25. 2011 3 Town Managers Report . Move MMED meeting from June 6th to 13th. Light Commissioners Chairman Dentino approves. . Problems with commuters not paying for parking until they get a ticket. Mr. Ross would like to impose a 20 minute limit in order to pay. Signs are being installed at the commuter lots. . Parking committee membership will be discussed at the next meeting. . Notice from state that the town is now eligible for one more all alcohol restaurant license due to an increase in federal census numbers. . Transfer requests from police dept. for settlement and one for the town managers office legal expenses. FinComm has already approved. Transfer request from police dept. for legal suit settlement. Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Transfer request from town managers dept. Motion: To approve. (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Comments from Selectman Dentino regarding the hard work of the employees and attys. that worked on the settlement. . New census figures are in and we have been notified by the state that the town is now eligible for one more all alcohol restaurant license. It also showed that the elderly population is rising in Mansfield. . Precinct maps from the town clerk will be ready soon for review. BOS Updates . Selectman Kozlowski: Senator Timilty was unable to come this evening but will come at a later time. Selectman Kozlowski also asked Mr. Ross to briefly explain how the Senate proposed health care legislation affects Joint Purchasing Groups. . Chairman Aptowitz: MBC is short of members so if you are interested please contact the town managers office. Board of Selectmen Minutes of May 25. 2011 4 Next week we will be discussion sub committee assignments. Flag pole update: The pole and base has been removed and the new concrete pad has been poured. . Selectman Annino: Please review the Doug long list and provide him with comments. . Selectman Dentino: Moment of silence for AI Simone's passing, he was a long time resident active in the community. . Selectman Moran: Home rule petition article is to show that the community is serious about being able to control health care costs. Right now all union sections must agree to changes before anything can be implemented. Adjournment Motion: Adjourn meeting at 8:40pm. 5:0 passes (Kozlowski) i3()U;f7~ ~ Signature of Clerk ~e- I, 2~11 . 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