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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSELECTMENminutes10192011 Present: Town of M sfield Board of 5 I ctmen RECEIVED Minutes of Octo r 19, 2011 TO N CLERKS OFFICE Chairman Jess Aptowitz, Vice Ch i man Olivier Kozlowski,2~~r~A~~~laf 1: 01 Annino, Selectman Kevin Moran, lectman George Dentino, f"1ld'iSFIELD William Ross Town Manager ;.I:!:)~:;r,c 'SElTS Absent: Board of Registrars, Helen Christian, Town CI Mrs. Christian explained what the board does running elections. They run local, state and f is present. i h registering residents to vote and ral elections. Selectman Dentino asked about the cost of ring a May election. Mrs. Christian stated that they are required to use a certain machi e in the spring election that requires specialized (expensive) components so it can e costly. A small election usually costs about $10,000 and a large one $15,000 to $20,000. Cable Advisory Committee, Lou Amoruso, Cha As many people know, the Cable Advisory Co ittee is actively involved with negotiating the Comcast Cable contract right now. Publi c mment and input is very welcome and can be left with the town mangers office. The cu r nt contract with Comcast is up in 2013. Airport Commission, Lou Andrews, Chairman, This is a 5 member board that oversees ope The Commission just finished their master p operations. s present. ions at the Mansfield Municipal Airport. which covers the next 10 years of Selectman Kozlowski stated that Dr. Mullin on their part in the town strategic plan. Mr. planning dept. a copy of their Master Plan f i I be speaking with the Airport Commission drews replied that he has just provided the r. Mullin's review. Mr. Andrews also stated that several small I nes land at the airport for local events such as the TCP Championship and Comcast Cent vents. n is negotiating a lease with King instead of ed that King has a clause in their contract f refusal. If it doesn't work out the Selectman Dentino asked why the Commissi going out to bid right away. Mr. Andrews s that basically says they have the first righ commission then goes out to bid. Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 19, 2011 Mr. Trowbridge stated that the school commi new restaurant meals tax. Mr. Ross will get ba soon. , is present. g"c planning in addition to formulating a al funds is anticipated to be low this year School Committee, Michael Trowbridge, Chair The Committee is currently involved with strat budget for the next fiscal year. State and Fe so they are looking at all avenues for revenue. Selectman Annino asked about the Capital Imp 0 ements items the school has coming up. Some playing fields are being worked on and b il ing updates are scheduled to begin soon. Selectman Moran asked about Ch. 70 funds an this in relation to the Audit Committee. Chair committee and they are working on getting to r. Trowbridge also had questions about a Aptowitz stated that he is on that her for FY13 planning. e is interested in utilizing funds from the to everyone with a projected number Fire Lt. Tebeau is present with applicant AI The public hearing was read into record by CI Motion: To open hearing. (Moran/Dentino) 5: Long Gate LLC is expanding operations and a the storage of up to 999 gallons of various c aerosols at their warehouse located at 574 s ch is applying for a flammables license for s IIIA-B flammable liquids and Level 2-3 st St. Selectmen Moran and Kozlowski are glad to a business expanding in Mansfield and are additionally happy to see a vacant building b n put into use again. Selectman Annino asked how many sq. feet t are to be stored in. Mr. Niemi showed the areas. building is and in what parts the flammables rd a diagram of the building and storage Selectman Dentino asked about the storage would be able to control that as well. Lt. T storing enough oils to make a difference in oils and if the fire suppressant system au stated that the company will not be i e suppression. Motion: To close public hearing. (Kozlowski Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 19, 2011 2 Motion: To approve license as stated. (Annino/ The public hearing was read into record by Cle k Annino. Motion: To open hearing. (Moran/Kozlowski) 5: asses Bobby Lau, owner of Asia Grill is present for d Mr. Lau informed the board that he was able tent the space next to his restaurant and he is expanding to include a function room wit h bachi grill cooking. Mr. Lau would like to add outdoor seating as well. Currently there are 120 seats and plan on 60 a itional seats in the function area. Six tables would also be placed outside. Motion: To continue to next week. (Kozlowski oran) 5:0 passes The outdoor seating was not included in the or mal application so the board will continue the hearing to next week as to review new pia or an amended license. See MMED minutes None Warrant No. 12016 T in the amount of $ Motion: To approve (Moran/Kozlowski) 5 Warrant No. 12016E in the amount of $ 67,399.98 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 5 passes Warrant No. 12016S in the amount of $ Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Dentino) Warrant No. 12016PT in the amount of Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 94,741.27 1 passes (Dentino nay) Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 19, 2011 3 Warrant No. 12016 TV in the amount of $ ,986.42 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Dentino) 5 0 passes Warrant No. 12016SV in the amount of $ Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 5: · Meeting minutes of October 12, 2011 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) · Letter from elderly resident asking for e street light at 33 Wilson Place be turned on due to safety issues. · Email from resident asking a speedy res I tion to having FIOS installed through out town. · Letter from MA Collectors and Treasur · Bird Rd. street construction is under wa nd Maple St. has also had a bit of work done as well. · With the closing of the Chocolate Facto y the surrounding area will need to be reconfigured to provide additionallighti g. · Selectman Kozlowski: They have starte eeting with staff to discuss Comcast Center license issues. · Chairman Aptowitz: Mr. Ross's review w II be coming up in January and he would like the Board of Selectmen to review the f r s to see if they want to use them again. . Selectman Annino: None · Selectman Moran: He is glad to see som f our vacant business spots back in use. · Selectman Dentino: Haunted Hallows is p and running for the next two weekends so please go and support a great cause. Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 19, 2011 4 The Halloween parade is coming up n Motion: Adjourn meeting at 8:38pm and res (Kozlowski) 5:0 passes V~,4~ Signature of Clerk Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 19, 2011 as Electric Light Commissioners. ~ 2,2011 Date of Approval 5