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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSELECTMENminutes07252012 Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Minutes of July 25, 2012 Present: Chairman Olivier Kozlowski, Vice Chairman George Dentino, Clerk Kevin Moran, Selectman Jess Aptowitz, William Ross, Town Manager Absent: Selectman Annino Marilyn Edge of Western Bristol County & Foxboro Tobacco & Alcohol Prevention is present to update the Board of Selectmen on what the program is doing in Mansfield. Ms. Edge provided the board with a brief overview of the tobacco control program and how the store checks and compliance checks are done. The program has recently expanded to included an alcohol check component. This check is done with the police dept. New tobacco products are hitting the market that is enticing to teenagers and adults alike. School and health group presentations have been being made around the area to alert health and school professionals of these products. Chairman Kozlowski asked Ms. Edge if she would come back and give the presentation to the board. He has further questions regarding her capacity as a health agent for the town and the new smoking regulations the Board of Health recently promulgated regarding smoking in public places. The clerk read the hearing into public record. Motion: Open public hearing. (Moran/ Aptowitz) 4:0 passes Motion: Suspend public hearing for 5 minutes. (Aptowitz/Moran) 4:0 passes Motion: To reopen public hearing. (Aptowitz/Moran) 4:0 passes Attorney Daniel Clark is present at the hearing and is representing Rum Runner. Chairman Kozlowski asked if they need to determine the need for the license or just the location. Mr. Ross and Atty. Clark agreed the hearing is just to approve/deny the location. Board of Selectmen Minutes of July 25, 2012 Mr. DeTrolio is applying for change of location in respect to their liquor license. They recently closed the store at the Stop & Shop location and would like to reopen at the old Elm St. store. Selectman Dentino asked if there was a store there after them and Mr. DeTrolio replied yes. Selectman Moran asked if the new location will be a package store or a convenience store as well. Mr. DeTrolio stated that as there is nothing in the area they do plan on having a convenience store component to serve the area neighborhoods. Selectman Aptowitz asked Mr. DeTrolio how long the construction will last. Unfortunately Mr. DeTrolio did not know the time frame yet. Mike Ray, 430 Elm St. He opposes relocation of the license as he and another neighbor had issues with the owner when the store was previously occupied. He is concerned with the traffic that the store will generate and the hours that it will be open. Chairman Kozlowski disclosed that he served on the ZBA when it issued the decision giving rise to the appeal Mr. Ray was talking about. Chairman Kozlowski stated - and Mr. Ray confirmed - that the ZBA approved the tearing down of the building and the construction of a new building with a larger footprint. Chairman Kozlowski pointed out that the current proposed license transfer would utilize the existing building and footprint. Motion: To close hearing. (Aptowitz/Moran) 4:0 passes Motion: To approve transfer. (Aptowitz/Moran) 4:0 passes Selectman Moran stated that while the store has been vacant for many years the De Trolios run a clean business and he feels that it would serve the public need for a convenience store in that area. Selectmen Dentino and Aptowitz concur. Comcast Center overage fine discussion The June 17th Drake concert went over by 15 minutes. The certified number of attendees was 13,779 and the fine for 15 minutes is up to .50 per attendee. The fine schedule says less than 5 minutes is up to .05 per attendee, less than 15 minutes is up to .25 per attendee and up to .50 per attendee for less than 30 minutes over. Thus if the amount of .50 per attendee is applied the fine would be $6,889.50. Motion: To fine Comcast Center $5000.00 for the Drake overage. (Aptowitz/Dentino) 3:1 passes (Moran nay) Board of Selectmen Minutes of July 25, 2012 2 Motion: To reconsider the previous motion: (Dentino/Moran) 2:2 fails (Kozlowski/ Aptowitz) nay Lincoln Place is a new subdivision that comprises ten lots. The subdivision is at the intersection of Branch St. with the hiking and biking trail. The issue at hand is the final location of the entrance road, known as Lincoln Rd. Mr. Ross and Mr. Burke have done some research on old "stub" streets in town. Branch St. has been a public way since it's layout. As such the developer has the right to use those stubs or elbows in the street. Chairman Kozlowski would like to see the developer in to discuss traffic mitigation crossing the bike path. Selectman Aptowitz knows the developer has the right to use the street but is very concerned about public safety at the proposed intersection. Mr. Maloon came to the meeting and gave the Board of Selectmen a revised plan. The board members then discussed several ways to alert both pedestrians and motorists alike of the intersection between the street and the bike path. Chairman Kozlowski stated that before the next meeting they could meet at 6pm to review the actual site. None Weekly Warrant No. 12055T in the amount of $310,962.05 Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Moran) 4:0 passes Warrant No. 12055E in the amount of $1,673,843.39 Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Moran) 4:0 passes Warrant No. 120555 in the amount of $541,860.26 Motion: To approve (Moran/Dentino) 2:1:1 passes (Aptowitz abstain) (Kozlowski nay) Discussion of warrant expenditures ensued. Boord of Selectmen Minutes of July 25, 2012 3 Warrant No. 12056T in the amount of $731,010.02 Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Moran) 3:0:1 passes (Dentino abstain) Warrant No. 12057T in the amount of $.25 Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Moran) 4:0 passes Warrant No. 13003PT in the amount of $353,125.37 Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Moran) 3:0:1 passes (Dentino abstain) Warrant No. 13003TV in the amount of $106,986.29 Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Dentino) 4:0 passes Warrant No. 13003P5 in the amount of $936,570.55 Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Dentino) 4:0 passes Warrant No. 130035V in the amount of $272,841.54 Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Dentino) 4:0 passes Warrant No. 13003T in the amount of $20,378.54 Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Moran) 3:0:1 passes (Dentino abstain) Warrant No. 13004T in the amount of $85,044.27 Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Dentino) 4:0 passes Warrant No. 13004E in the amount of $202,410.59 Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Dentino) 4:0 passes Warrant No. 130045 in the amount of $894.29 Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Dentino) 4:0 passes Warrant No. 13004PT in the amount of $306,837.55 Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Moran) 3:0:1 passes (Dentino abstain) Warrant No. 13004TV in the amount of $87,113.52 Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Dentino) 4:0 passes Water Installer license for Walsh Contracting Corp. Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Dentino) 4:0 passes Minutes of June 20, 2012 Motion: To hold for revisions. Board of Selectmen Minutes of July 25, 2012 4 Minutes of June 27, 2012 Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Dentino) 4:0 passes Minutes of July 11, 2012 Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Moran) 4:0 passes Executive Session minutes of July 15, 2009 through July 20, 2011 hold for next week. · Letter from Kathy Finer regarding the Fales Fuel property. Her family is interested in purchasing the property from the town and rehabbing the building. . SE MA Commuter Rail Task Force reappt. application. Leonard Flynn would like to continue on the committee. Motion: To approve (Aptowitz/Moran) 4:0 passes . Memo from Town Clerk Helen Christian regarding appointment of election workers. One year term from 9/1/12 to 9/1/13. A list is attached Motion: To approve as listed (Aptowitz/Moran) 4:0 passes . ICMA Conference: October 6th to 12th in Phoenix AZ. He would like to register to attend. Motion: To approve. (Aptowitz/Moran) 4:0 passes . As you know, the Chief of Police will be retiring next spring. The hiring of the Chief is under civil service and he will be putting together an RFP for an assessment center with a consultant soon. · He forwarded the board an article he read on "The art of pavement preservation" as the article discusses ways to extend or preserve the asphalt used for street repair. Framingham has been using a rubberize method that seems to hold up and last longer than the "regular" method. As such the DPW is interested in exploring this option for some areas of town. . He met with MBT A staff today to discuss plans for replacing handicap ramps and other deck parts. However, the federal government may need to approve part of the work. Boord of Selectmen Minutes of July 25, 2012 5 . Tomorrow night at the Comcast Center is the Identity Tour. Last year there were problems so the concert will be monitored closely. . The use of personal credit cards for town expenditures: He would like to entertain the idea of having a town credit card that is kept by the treasurer so that employees do not have to use their own for expenditures that come up. There would be strict controls and a policy in place to use this card. BOS . Chairman Kozlowski: Board of Health regulations still need to be placed on website. The town bylaws under the town clerks page seem to be incomplete as well. Mr. Ross has discussed using a codification program with Ms. Christian however it is expensive. He is glad that Mr. Stanbrook is researching old capital items that can be closed out. It will free up a good chunk of money for other capital programs. Bridge over 495 to Norton... why is there 2 traffic lights at that point? Mr. Ross stated that it is a MA Highway project and they control the how, why and when. Summer schedule will continue to August atn, 22nd, September 5th starting regular schedule again. MMED meeting August 22nd. · Selectman Aptowitz: Attended Bristol County Commission meeting last week that was quite interesting. Tax rate classification ideas. He would like to discuss with Board of Assessors prior to setting meeting. Tax assessment overlay process questions too. Please ask Board of Assessors to come to next meeting. The Auditors are almost done with FYll and will have report to Audit Committee. Selectman Annino: Absent . Selectman Moran: Shout out to residents that helped him at Target. · Selectman Dentino: Insurance quote for Comcast Center? Mr. Ross is still working it on and has asked our agent to assist with securing coverage. Board of Selectmen Minutes of July 25, 2012 6 He would like to know why the board has not interviewed a candidate that's application has been in since May. Motion: Adjourn meeting at 9:55pm (Aptowitz) 4:0 passes 'J;:etd<<. ~ Signature of Clerk s~ 12, 2012 Date of Approval Board of Selectmen Minutes of July 25, 2012 7