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Home My WebLink AboutSELECTMENminutes12212011 Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 21, 2011 Present: Chairman Jess Aptowitz, Vice Chairman Olivier Kozlowski, Clerk Douglas Annino, Selectman Kevin Moran, Selectman George Dentino, William Ross Town Manager Absent: Carol Kosel, Monahan Lane resident, is reapplying to be on the Animal Welfare Committee. She has been volunteering at the shelter since 2008 and finds her time there very rewarding. Each board member thanked Ms. Kosel for volunteering at the shelter and coming in to speak with them. Motion: To appoint Ms. Kosel to a three year appointment ending January 1, 2015. (Annino/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Joel Thomas, Bridgewater resident, reapplying to be a Constable. He would like to continue offering professional service to the town as a full time experienced and trained constable. He is also a licensed constable for the MA Dept. of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement Division. Selectman Kozlowski asked Mr. Thomas a few questions about what a constable does. Mr. Thomas provides a variety of services to the state in addition to private clients. Motion: To appoint Mr. Thomas to a three year appointment ending January 1, 2015. (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Norma Smith, Oakleaf Drive resident. She has been on COA Board of Directors for several years and feels that as she uses a lot of the services provided by the COA she has a thorough working knowledge of the numerous and diverse programs they offer. Ms. Smith stated that the COA sends out a monthly newsletter to all the seniors in town letting them know of programs, meals, special events, etc. Selectman Kozlowski asked Ms. Smith how the COA knows of seniors moving into town or that the newsletters are getting out there. Apparently the COA is notified when a senior registers to vote or by census. However, word of mouth is their best advertising. Boord of Selectmen Minutes of December 21. 2011 Motion: To appoint Ms. Smith to a three year appointment ending January 1, 2015. (Kozlowski/ Annino) 5:0 passes Sonia Walgreen, Ware St. resident. She has been on COA Board of Directors for several years and is currently the Chairman. Ms. Walgreen briefly recapped the programs available at the COA. Motion: To appoint Ms. Walgreen to a three year appointment ending January 1, 2015. (Dentino/ Annino) 5:0 passes The Board of Selectmen thanked both women for coming in and continuing to volunteer. Nancy Breef-Pilz, Church St. resident. She has been on library Board for over twenty years and is very proud of the facility and programs they offer to the people of Mansfield. In addition, she is an avid library user and has worked in a public library. Ms. Breef-Pilz stated that while Ipads, Kindle and on line services are popular and available at the library, 70 percent of their materials are still print orientated and well used. Motion: To appoint Ms. Breef-Pilz to a three year appointment ending January 1, 2015. (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes John Walgreen, Ware St. resident. He is currently on Library Board of Trustees and would like to continue. Mr. Walgreen stated that the library is utilized for many reasons. Tutoring, on line studies, a place to read, and the ever popular children's library. Selectman Kozlowski asked howe-books are used and loaned out. Ms. Breef-Pilz stated that when the material is checked out electronically there is an expiration date on how long the user has it. Once that passes, the material is no longer available on the person's computer. Mr. Ross mentioned that he has TM coffee hour with the senior about once a month and he has been kept up to date on what is happening and the needs of the COA and library. The Board of Selectmen thanked both applicants for coming in and continuing to volunteer. Motion: To appoint Mr. Walgreen to a three year appointment ending January 1, 2015. (Dentino/ Annino) 5:0 passes Boord of Selectmen Minutes of December 21. 2011 2 Michael Healey, Casa Drive resident. He has been on Board of Health for six years and is interested in continuing. As a manager at Stop & Shop he is interested in tobacco compliance and has knowledge of the health and food preparation laws as it relates to the retail environment. Mr. Healey enjoys serving on the board and feels they have a well rounded board. They have a new Tobacco Control Officer and he is happy to report that Mansfield had a 100 percent compliance rate on their last check. Selectman Kozlowski asked Mr. Healey about the Board of Health's plans to revise their fee schedule. Mr. Healey stated yes, they plan on reviewing the whole structure as it has not been updated in 12 years. Mr. Healey stated that Mr. Leite, the health agent, has taken the lead in the SE Mass health collaborative and been busy with that. He would also like to see the town increase its recycling program. The household hazardous waste day is popular every year as well. The Board of Selectmen thanked him for coming in and continuing to volunteer. Motion: To appoint Mr. Healey to a three year appointment ending January 1, 2015. (Dentino/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Michael McCue, Williams St. resident. He is reapplying to the Board of Registrars as he enjoys it and still wishes to contribute to his community. He is also a former Mansfield selectman and current Town Administrator for the Town of Avon. Mr. McCue provided a brief overview of what the Board of Registrars does to support the town clerks office. Selectman Dentino asked Mr. McCue a few questions about the Town of Erving's proposal to go to a electoral college vs. the current system. Mr. McCue was aware of the move but was not totally up to speed on the pros and cons of the process. The Board of Selectmen thanked him for coming in and continuing to volunteer. Motion: To appoint Mr. McCue to a three year appointment ending January 1, 2015. (Kozlowski/ Annino) 5:0 passes Leonard Flynn, Jewell St. resident. He has served on the Canoe River Aquifer Committee for several years, member of NRT and volunteers on SRPEDD committees as well. Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 21, 2011 3 Selectman Kozlowski asked how many times a year the Aquifer Committee meets. Mr. Flynn commented that there is a member from each community involved and they meet once a month to discuss any activity or proposals in the aquifer district. Selectman Dentino asked Mr. Flynn about his service on the SPREDD Committee. He advised the town during the times in which Mansfield was in hazard of have another commuter rail go through it. The Board of Selectmen thanked him for coming in and continuing to volunteer. Motion: To appoint Mr. Flynn to a three year appointment ending January 1, 2015. (Kozlowski/ Annino) 5:0 passes Maureen Doherty, Darby Drive resident. She has served on the MBC for several terms and is currently the Chairman. Ms. Doherty also just completed a term on the Mansfield Board of Directors Housing Corp. Due to travel plans Ms. Doherty is unable to be at meeting this evening. Motion: To appoint Ms. Doherty to a three year appointment ending January 1, 2015. (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Jack Goldberg, Angelina Ln. resident. He has been a part of the Finance Committee for several years and would like to continue to contribute to the financial management of the town. Mr. Goldberg was a founding member of the audit committee, (an advisory committee to the Finance Committee.) Chairman Aptowitz stated that Mr. Goldberg is a CPA and has graciously donated countless hours of work and service to the town. The Board of Selectmen each thanked him for coming in and continuing to volunteer. Motion: To appoint Mr. Goldberg to a three year appointment ending January 1, 2015. (Dentino/ Annino) 5:0 passes Motion: To suspend Board of Selectmen meeting until MMED meeting is adjourned. (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes See separate minutes. Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 21, 2011 4 None Warrant No. 12025T in the amount of $202,334.30 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 12025E in the amount of $1,193,194.20 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 120255 in the amount of $468,191.89 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 12025PT in the amount of $327,441.21 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 4:1 passes (Dentino nay) Warrant No. 12025TV in the amount of $96,108.45 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 5:0 passes Warrant No. 12025PS in the amount of $1,422,334.37 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 4:1 passes (Annino nay) Warrant No. 12025SV in the amount of $449,929.93 Motion: To approve (Kozlowski/Moran) 4:1 passes (Annino nay) Minutes of BOS meetings of December 7, 2011 Motion: To approve. (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Minutes of BOS meetings of December 14, 2011 Motion: To approve. (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes One day beer and wine license for MMAS. Chief O'Neill has approved. Motion: To approve. (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Common Victualler license application for Quan's Kitchen. Motion: To approve. (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes Boord of Selectmen Minutes of December 21. 2011 5 · Letter from Lou Andrews, Airport Commission, regarding MassDOT grant Assurance documents. Board of Selectmen need to sign for Airport to receive funds. Motion: To authorize the chairman to sign documents. (Moran/Kozlowski) 5:0 passes · Municipal surplus auction has almost hit $100,000.00. However, the majority of that money will have to go back to the water/waste water depts. · Weston and Sampson has been chosen to design for the MBC. · Mr. Martin just appointed to Historical Commission. · Casino proposal update from Rep. Barrows will be provided next week. · Agenda for next weeks meeting will be out tomorrow due to holiday closing. · Selectman Kozlowski: None · Chairman Aptowitz: Happy Hanukah and Merry Christmas to all our residents and business's. . Selectman Annino: None . Selectman Moran: None · Selectman Dentino: Comments on last weeks Veterans District discussion. He misunderstood the way staff would be brought on. MGMQf'R.QMSERl1 Selectman Dentino also asked about any reimbursements for the snow storms of last year. Mr. Ross replied that we did and are still waiting for reimbursement for the summer storms. Motion: Adjourn meeting at 1O:53pm (Moran) 5:0 passes Boord of Selectmen Minutes of December 21, 2011 6 Z)()U;tJ14 ~ Signature of Clerk Boord of Selectmen Minutes of December 21, 2011 Z)~k2~2t?11 Date of Approval 7