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Town of Mansfield
Board of Selectmen
Minutes of July 6, 2011
Present:
Chairman Jess Aptowitz, Vice Chairman Olivier Kozlowski, Clerk Douglas
Annino, Selectman George Dentino, William Ross Town Manager
Selectman Kevin Moran
Absent:
Joint school/bos audit committee appts.
School Committee members Michael Trowbridge, Jean Miller, Jim Perry and Kiera O'Neil
are present for meeting.
Jason Porter, 168 Winter St. is up for re-appointment
Motion: To appoint Mr. Porter to a term to expire June 30, 2013.
(Trowbridge/Miller) 4:0 passes
Motion: To appoint Mr. Porter to a term to expire June 30, 2013
(Kozlowski/ Annino) 4:0 passes
Michelle Clayman, 3 Harvestwood Lane. Appointment adjustment.
Motion: To appoint Ms. Clayman to a term to June 30, 2012
(Trowbridge/Miller) 4:0 passes
Michelle Clayman, 3 Harvestwood Lane. Appointment adjustment.
Motion: To appoint Ms. Clayman to a term to June 30, 2012
(Kozlowski! Annino) 4:0 passes
Board of Selectmen appointment to Audit Committee, Chairman Aptowitz.
Motion: To appoint Chairman Aptowitz to Audit Committee.
(Kozlowski/ Annino) 4:0 passes
Mr. Ross followed up with a brief comment about union personnel moving to the new Blue
Cross plan. This will immediately save the town money as the migration concludes.
Old Country Store sign request
Chris and Lauryn Baker, owners of the Old Country Store are present at meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Baker would like to place a sign on School Street near Mansfield Crossing to
encourage traffic to shop in West Mansfield as well.
They are interested in a sign that is similar to the downtown business district signs that
are on Rt. 106 and Rt. 140 advertising the down town area.
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Selectman Kozlowski stated he appreciates having the store in town. However, he is
concerned about whether, if the Old Country Store was granted an off-site sign, every
b!isiness could also ask for an off-site sign. He also asked about whether there were off-
site sign provisions contained within the zoning bylaw, and whether the ZBA could do
anything for the applicants.
Selectman Annino stated the sign would be on town property so the request does come
before the bos for approval.
Chairman Aptowitz stated that the zoning enforcement agent has been diligent in
enforcing zoning regulations regarding signage and placements of. Having too many signs
on the street causes some visual disturbance to drivers, especially in a busy area such as
Mansfield Crossing.
Selectman Kozlowski is concerned about the town having criteria in place for off-site sign
requests, particularly on town land.
Selectman Dentino stated that the Comcast Center only has additional signage as it is a
major destination in town.
Mr. Baker asked if there would be a difference if the Country Store was designated an
historical site. Selectman Kozlowski wasn't sure if that would make a difference, but
asked whether the Fisher Richardson house has an off-site sign.
Selectman Annino and Dentino are uneasy that having a sign for the old country store on
town property would set a prescient and other store would want them too.
Selectman Annino would like to study the idea of a sign policy before voting on approval of
such. He would like to eventually see all the signs in town in a uniform size, style and color.
Chairman Aptowitz stated that if they could put up a "West Mansfield Village" sign it
would be comparable to the down town businesses signs. Mr. Ross then stated that he
could have the town planner and zoning officer assist in coming up with some guidelines.
Mr. Ross will consult with staff and report back to the Board of Selectmen next month.
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Eames property discussion
Postponed to July 20, 2011.
Accounting dept. request for appropriation transfers of funds
REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATIONS TRANSFER OF FUNDS
MGL Ch. 44 Sec.33B
Account Name
(Entire OrQ. Est.)
Account Number Balance Pre-Transfer Amount needed
FROM: Highway 014211-511005
TO: Accounting- See/clerical 011341-511004
Reason: Addt'l hours, acting increase, Addt'l help
FROM: Highway 014211-511005
TO: Accounting- Prof Dev 011342-573100
Reason: Addt'l training, meeting, prof dev
FROM: Highway 014211-511005
TO: Assessors- sick buyback 011371-519005
Reason: Not budgeted
FROM: Zoning - appls bd 011731-511004
TO: Conservation- Technical 011711-511003
Increase in hours - Not
Reason: budgeted
FROM: MIS 011541-511001
FROM: Highway 014211-511005
TO: Planning- Mntg salary 011721-511001
TO: Planning - See/clerical 011721-511004
TO: Planning - bd/commissn 011721-512003
TO: Planning - sick-buyback 011721-514007
Reason: Incorrectly budgeted all lines
FROM:
TO:
S&I Expenses 014232-553005
S&I Salary 014231-513030
STM vote incorrectly voted - should have asked to
split
Reason:
FROM:
TO:
TO:
Reason:
MIS
SOH- management sal
SOH See/clerical
Incorrectly budgeted
011541-511001
015121-511001
015121-511004
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67,438.50 2,010.00
(2,007.69) 2,010.00
60,661.24 550.00
(514.64) 550.00
65,428.50 850.00
(844.93) 850.00
5,676.89 3,700.00
(3,667.98) 3,700.00
96,032.96
64,578.50
(360.99)
(4,813.32)
(1,146.33)
(1.147.32)
(7,467.96)
5,000.00
2,621.63
360.99
4,813.32
1,300.00
1.147.32
7,621.63
27,200.00
(27,200.00)
27,200.00
27,200.00
91,032.96
(31381)
(1,341.36)
(1,655.17)
1,655.17
313.81
1,341.36
1,655.17
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FROM:
TO:
Reason:
Highway
Town Education - Tech
Incorrectly budgeted
014211-511005
013901-511003
63,204.19
(1,992.95)
1,992.95
1,992.95
FROM: Highway - Public Works 014211-511005 61,211.24 6,000.00
TO: ASSESSORS - MANAGEMENT 01 t371-511001 1,000.00
TOWN CLERK - Ot1611-5ttOOI
MANAGEMENT 1,000.00
PLANNING BRD - 011721-511001
MANAGEMENT 1,000.00
DPW ADMIN - MANAGEMENT 014201-511001 1,000.00
BOH - MANAGEMENT 015121-511001 1,000.00
PARKS & REC - MNGMNT 016201-511001 1.000.00
Reason: Supervisory Contract Settlement 6,000.00
Rox,Nick,Mike, Mark,Gale,Janet budgets can cover
FROM: Police 012101-519009 31,850.00 22,300.00
TO: Town Manager - Legal 011232-530010 22,300.00
Reason: Unanticipated bills
From DISPATCH 012402-558006 5,176.18 1,638.18
From DISPATCH 012402-558006 5,176.18 793.02
FROM: MIS 011341-511001 88,968.66 2,064.30
FROM: Social Services 015491-511002 49,785.00 5,000.00
FROM: DISPATCH 012401-511006 29,892.00 9,000.00
FROM: Police 012101-519009 26,580.26 7,700.00
TO: Town Manager - Legal 011232-530010 25,403.08
TO: Town Manager - Printing 011232-534005 793.02
Reason: Unanticipated bills 26,196.10
FROM: Highway - Public Works 014211-511005 52,211.24 1,200.00
TO: DWP- Sick Buy Back 014201-514007 (1,157.08) 1,200.00
Reason: Unanticipated sbb
FROM: Highway - Public Works 014211-511005 51,011.24 22,000.00
TO: Highway - Fuel 014212-548001 (36,750.82) 22,000.00
Reason: short fall - gas increases
FROM: Public Building - Seasonal srv 011921-512012 7,680.00 7,680.00
FROM: Public Bldg Services 011941-511005 7,297.94 3,000.00
Public Bid - Annual
TO: Maintenance 011942-524017 (31,819.27) 10,680.00
Reason: Unforeseen expenditures
FROM: Ed Employee Health Benefits 013502-517010 915,561.00 3,750.00
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TO:
TO:
TO:
TO:
TO:
Reason:
FROM:
TO:
Reason:
Accounting
Assessors
Town Clerk
Conversation
Planning
Non Supervisory Contract
Settlement
Treasurers, MIS,Dispatch, Police,Building,COA, Water, WW budgets can
cover
011341-511003
011371-511002
011611-511002
011711-511003
011721-511004
750.00
750.00
750.00
750.00
750.00
3,750.00
Ed Employee Health Benefits
Town Dental Retirees
Incorrectly Spilt Town/School
013502-517010
011942-517061
1,021,561.00
(88,540.30)
106,000.00
106,000.00
Selectman Dentino asked why we were over in town manager legal bills. Mr. Ross stated
that it was for labor counsel and now that contracts are wrapping up we should not have
that issue next year.
Selectman Dentino also had questions about budgeting for sick buy back.
,
Chairman Aptowitz and the board members all thanked Ms. Darling for all her hard work in
the Accounting Dept. They realize that the dept. has had a lot of turnover and short
staffed and she has done a great job.
Selectman Dentino had several questions about the purchase of a fire vehicle. However, it
was discussed at crp and Mr. Ross provided further explanation of the purchase.
Motion: To approve fire dept. transfers. (Kozlowski/ Annino) 4:0 passes
Q&C
None
Weekly Business
Warrant No. 11052T in the amount of $144,465.27
Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/ Annino) 4:0 passes
Warrant No. 11052E in the amount of $42,998.52
Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Dentino) 4:0 passes
Warrant No. 11052S in the amount of $430,338.37
Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Dentino) 4:0 passes
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Warrant No. 11052PT in the amount of $337,181.65
Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/ Annino) 3:1 passes (Dentino nay)
Warrant No. 11052TV in the amount of $105,608.72
Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Dentino) 4:0 passes
Warrant No. 11053T in the amount of $86,406.54
Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Dentino) 4:0 passes
Warrant No. 11053E in the amount of $44,252.37
Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Dentino) 4:0 passes
Warrant No. 11053S in the amount of $17,932.73
Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Dentino) 4:0 passes
Warrant No. 1200lT in the amount of $4,647,946.47
Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Dentino) 4:0 passes
(Warrant for pension and health care contributions)
Warrant No. 11053PT in the amount of $317,778.80
Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/ Annino) 3:1 passes (Dentino nay)
Warrant No. 11053TV in the amount of $94,417.28
Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Dentino) 4:0 passes
Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of June 8th
Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Dentino) 4:0 passes
Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of June 22nd
Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Dentino) 4:0 passes
Drainlayer application from Ferrara Construction.
Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Dentino) 4:0 passes
Early Sunday alcohol sales applications from:
. Holiday Inn
. Geno's
. Cate on the Common
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Correspondence
. Letter from Lawndale Road resident regarding parking and traffic issues for the
proposed restaurant, Meze Bar & Grill on East St. The bos discussed the various
concerns of the resident.
Fee schedule discussion
In order to issue early Sunday Alcohol Sales application a fee must be established, if any
and voted by the board.
Motion: To adopt the Early Sunday Sales application & fee of $50 for (c138, Sec 12)
license holders. (Annino/Dentino) 4:0 passes
Motion: To approve application from Holiday Inn. (Kozlowski/ Annino) 4:0 passes
Motion: To approve application from Geno's (Kozlowski/ Annino) 4:0 passes
Motion: To approve application from Cate on the Common. (Kozlowski! Annino) 4:0 passes
Town Managers Report
. Letter from resident regarding the use of the restrooms at the fields. He was
distressed that they were not open during a recent game. Parks and Recreation
stated that an employee needs to be present for restrooms to be open or port-a -
potties rented by youth sport groups for the games.
. Solar use RFP packets are available and will cost $50.00
. Sub station work on Bird Rd. is commencing.
. Catch basin work has been completed on areas of concern from last week.
· Resident called about sealing coating on road covered basketball court area. (On
street)
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BOS Updates
. Selectman Kozlowski: Looking for information on Senecal St. sign.
Hall St. to So. Main St. has a huge crater in the street as well.
. Chairman Aptowitz: Thank you to public safety for a job well done in responding
to a bad accident earlier in the week.
Comments on flag size on Corey Shea flagpole. It may look big however Veterans
Agent Hogan ordered the correct size for the flag pole height.
· Selectman Annino: Great job on the flag ceremony. And beware of solicitation
calls going around town.
· Selectman Dentino: Yes, great job on a great ceremony. He has since noticed
that the East and North common flag poles need work as well.
Also there has been night work frequently at the bridge over Rt. 495 and he
wants to know if they are permitted to do such.
Looking for information on what constitutes an abandoned car. He reported a car
on Gladiola Terrace that has been left there for 12 days without action.
. Selectman Moran: Not present
Adjournment
Motion: Adjourn meeting to executive session at 8:53pm to discuss collective bargaining.
4:0 passes (Kozlowski)
Roll Call vote: Chairman Aptowitz aye, Vice chairman Kozlowski aye, Clerk Annino aye,
Selectman Dentino aye, 4:0 passes
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Signature of Clerk
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Date of Approval
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