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December 11, 2013
Present: Jess Aptowitz; Chairman, Doug Annino; Vice Chairman, Kevin Moran; Clerk, George
Dentino, Olivier Kozlowski and William Ross: Town Manaeer
Chairman Aptowitz called the meeting to order. Chairman Aptowitz reminded that this meeting is
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Chairman Aptowitz noted that Mr. Trowbridge distributed a mock -up of the proposed sign for the
Board to review and opened the topic up for discussion.
Mr. Annino asked for the size of the sign to which Lee Azinheira, DPW Director, who was present,
suggested that the DPW could make whatever was needed but suggested a 2'x 3'. Mr. Annino also
inquired as to how many signs and where were the signs to be placed, to which Mr. Ross explained
that had yet to be decided. Mr. Annino would be hard pressed to vote on this without the quantities
or locations. He mentioned that there are existing signs in the Route 106 corridor and would need
signs taken down in order to put new signs up as he did not want Mansfield to become "signville ".
He proposed a free standing sign, located in front of the school, where they could recognize teams
or other accomplishments.
Mr. Moran asked if the sign is comparative to the speed limit signs to which Mr. Ross responded
yes. He did not have a problem with it as other communities do the same thing and proposed major
access points such as either end of Route 106 or Route 140. Mr. Ross stated the Town can only
place the signs on right of ways that the Town owns.
Mr. Kozlowski agreed with Mr. Moran in that he has seen these types of signs in other
communities and has no problem with allowing the signs.
Mr. Dentine noted this is a special event and thinks it is a great gesture. He felt various entrances
into the community for placement would be the best, border of Route 106 (Easton) and South Main
Street (Norton). He has no problem with the sign and felt they are worthwhile and is all for
recognizing accomplishments.
Mr. Annino would like to have on a future agenda a discussion of a central location for
accomplishments with the School Committee.
Mike Trowbridge noted that he is here as a parent and was asked by other parents as to how to
proceed with getting these commemorative signs produced. He would certainly pass along to the
School Committee thoughts on a central sign location regarding accomplishments.
Motion: Approve the installation of up to 4 Mansfield lIornets Undefeated State Champs
Division 2 Football signs, as presented, no larger than 3'x 3' with locations to be determined by
Lee Azinheira and Bill Ross (Annino /Kozlowski)
Discussion:
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Mr. Dentine was concerned with the number of signs in the motion as he felt that four did not do
this accomplishment justice and felt more was needed. Chairman Aptowitz explained that this was
what the private citizen had proposed. Mr. Moran asked if Mr. Dentine would like to amend the
motion to remove the member of signs to which he stated yes.
Amendment: To remove the number of signs from the motion (Dentino/Moran) PASSES 4:1
Annino NAY
Discussion:
Mr. Annino was concerned that now we are allowing for as many signs as possible to be
manufactured. Mr. Moran noted that the discretion would be placed on Mr. Azinheira and Mr.
Ross.
Motion: Approve the installation of Mansfield Hornets Undefeated State Champs Division 2
Football signs, as presented, no larger than 3'x 3' with locations to be determined by Lee
Azinheira and Bill Ross PASSES 4:1 Annino NAY
Lee Azinheira, Director of the DPW, is present before the Board. Mr. Azinheira explained that
approving these job descriptions is a formality as the positions were approved by the Board as part
of the MOA (Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Mansfield and the Department of
Public Works union) in June 2013. Mr. Azinheira stated that the two Water Department positions
added the requirement of being a certified backflow prevention device inspector and cross
correction surveyor and the Highway Construction Foremen was a new classification but the
language follows the previous General Foreman position.
Chairman Aptowitz inquired as to why these descriptions are coming before the Board now when
they were agreed to in June. Mr. Ross explained that the job description itself has not been agreed
to but creating the position through negotiations has. He noted that if there was language in the job
descriptions that the Board disagreed with then the description could be revised. Chairman
Aptowitz wondered if that would then hurt the agreement. Mr. Ross disagreed because the job
descriptions require approval by the Board of Selectmen. He further noted that if the Board does in
fact disagree then the Town goes back to the bargaining unit and states it needs to be revised.
In Mr. Dentino's mind if a new job description is created with an increase of pay as well as an
addition of steps, then it is a new job, therefore there are two new jobs, not one. He asked if the
Town is doing these because it needs a job description of sorts to satisfy an obligation of the
department. He asked who is currently doing the work to which Mr. Azinheira replied the
incumbents are doing the work. fIe explained that the department had a leadman who has been
filling the position since July 151— that the department is not adding a new position — the leadman is
now the construction foreman and not filling the leadman position but is adding benefits, pay and
new responsibilities.
Mr. Ross explained that basically that this is a promotion from leadman to foreman where the
leadman position will remain vacant. He noted that this actually came from Mark Cook, Highway
Division Manager, who found that he needed a foreman in each of these areas. Mr. Dentine, does
not like the movement of people and creation of position as he felt it creates a domino effect.
Mr. Kozlowski asked what the estimated cost would be to which Mr. Azinheira reported it is less
than $2.00 an hour and noted it was negotiated in the MOA. Mr. Kozlowski asked if the unfilled
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position could be eliminated to which Mr. Ross explained that what the Town can and will do is
not provide for that position in the budget and then there is no appropriation to pay for it.
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Chief Neal Boldrighini, Deputy Chief Jim Puleo and Finance Director John Stanbrook are present
before the Board.
Chief Boldrighini first thanked Deb Herbert for her assistance with this evening's presentation as
well as Human Resource Director, Mark Wilson and Finance Director, John Stanbrook.
Chief Boldrighini read the Fire Department's mission statement: The Mansfield Fire Department
is charged with the response to and mitigation of all emergencies that threaten the lives and
property of our citizens, those that do business here or visit here whether natural or manmade. The
goals and objectives are to provide better service to the community and a safer environment for the
firefighters, to reduce dependence on Mutual Aid, reduce loss of revenue and increase revenue.
Chief Boldrighini explained that there are two problems with one solution - the problems the
department is facing are staffing and supervision. He reviewed the staffing history which
highlighted that the runs have more than doubled in the past 13 years with little manpower increase
and that staffing should be at ten but Hurst at least maintain at 8. He then reviewed the manpower
and per capita spending comparisons where Mansfield ranked 28t1i out of 33 communities. In
explaining staffing, Chief Boldrighini stated that with seven men (with which they currently
operate) it is very difficult to truly achieve a quick response to simultaneous emergencies. He
noted that out of approximately 3,000 emergency runs made last year — 1,300 were simultaneous,
which in terms of supervision half of those calls are going without the lieutenant.
In terms of the EMS breakdown, which is the "meat and potatoes" of what the department is doing,
the Chief noted that approximately 70% + of their emergencies are EMS related and that 67% of
those emergencies are Advanced Life Support. He was proud to state that his department has a
43% CPR save rate compared to 20% nationally and that the paramedics make a difference. He
reported that the ambulance service has generated approximately $700,000 per year to the General
Fund and adding projected revenue increase of over $300,000 annually increases total revenue
over $1,000,000 + per year.
The Chief noted that the department is governed by three industry standards: NFPA 1710
(adequate supervision and personnel on a fire in a single family home — 1,200 sq. ft.), OSHA &
EPA (safety while on scene) and ICS/NIMS (national model and span of control) who look out for
the health and well -being of not only the community but of the members who are responding as
well.
Chief Boldrighini is asking the Board for manpower and supervision. This would entail a
reorganization done in stages: Stage I would create a Captain position in FYI (currently from
lieutenants in place), Stage 2 would bring lieutenants in FY16, Stage 3 would address manpower
with 9t1i man added per shift in FY17. He explained that an ambulance revenue adjustment would
cover stages I and 2 with surplus. The Chief proposed the following: increase ambulance rates,
opt out of Blue Cross/Blue Shield provider plan, lower dependence on overtime, lower loss of
revenue to mutual aid and increase to budget will be needed from Town. The Chief stated that this
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is not a new situation and that he, as well as previous Chiefs, have been coming before the Board
since FY06 proposing the Captain position. Chief Boldrighini stated emphatically that what he is
proposing is not going to affect the tax payer but will impact those who utilize the services.
Chairman Aptowitz stated that he and the Board have gone into detail in reviewing the
presentation and asked for discussion from the Board.
Mr. Annino applauded the Chief for finding ways to create revenue but asked why this wasn't
done sooner. The Chief noted when he entered the department the community was in a phase of
recession and in respect of those who were struggling he felt inclined to wait until the economy
was up and running again. In the last several months the Chief has had discussions with the Town
Manager and Finance Director, and felt the economy has changed and that the time is now. He
also wanted to see if there was any fallout from other communities in regards to opting out of Blue
Cross Blue Shield to which he noted there hasn't been any. Mr. Annino asked what the current
cost of an ambulance run is to which the Chief reported between $500 - $1,200 and noted it
depended upon the services needed. Mr. Annino inquired that if the Town increases its costs than
those numbers could double to which the Chief agreed. Chairman Aptowitz asked the Chief to
explain that it doesn't so much come out of the person's pocket. Chief Boldrighini then explained
that Fire Departments in general are pretty unique in that for the vast majority, with the
Massachusetts initiative to provide health insurance coverage for all persons, they have seen more
bills are being paid and everyone has insurance. He noted for those cases where there is a
surcharge or co- payment there is a program available to claim hardship and the elderly are covered
as well.
Mr. Kozlowski inquired are we not entering into a stage where health insurance generally will be
turned on its ear and can we assume that the rates of reimbursement are going to be the same. The
Chief stated that right now they are seeing healthcare costs are maintaining but what is happening
is creating unique ways to get the consumer to take a lesser venue to offset the high costs of
emergency rooms for example. The Chief stated that the cost per run will not go down.
Mr. Ross stated the question is there is going to be changes in the amount reimbursed and there is
going to be changes in insurance coverage and once luxury tax in the Affordable Care Act kicks in
there is going to be movement to higher deductibles and co -pays in order to avoid paying the
luxury tax and then how does the Town collect. Chief Boldrighini disagreed and stated that the
Town will see more people covered; therefore more fees will be recouped.
Chairman Aptowitz summarized to the Board that what Chief Boldrighini is looking for is 1)
reviewing the rates and 2) reorganization of the department. He would like to focus on the rate
issue first.
Mr. Annino is concerned and does not want to put people at risk who do not have insurance or
insurance won't pay, if the Town now has a $2,000 ambulance run. The Chief stated that from his
perspective most insurances cover the vast majority of an ambulance run.
Mr. Dentino has been proud of the way the Town has always handled the costs of ambulances. He
noted that going to Medicare plus 150 would bring in significant revenue but he worries about
those, the seniors, who would be incapable of paying something like that. Chief Boldrighini noted
that these are not unique issues and that there are programs out there and that the department has
been able to provide for those on the low end of the economic scale, which is evident in that the
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Board has never heard a complaint regarding ambulance bills. He also noted that with Medicare
the elderly typically do not pay a co -pay. Chairman Aptowitz summarized by explaining what
Chief Boldrighini is saying is that there is an ability for the majority of the people to pay more
through insurance as the Town has been under billing by nearly 100% by a State standard. Chief
Boldrighini noted he is not advocating an Enterprise Account or taking out more money than the
Town receives into its General Fund, but what he is advocating is that the finds that would be
recognized from this change in revenue would go directly to the organization that provides it.
Mr. Moran is looking at the two issues as being interconnected because the increase in fees is an
end to a means. The concern he has is that this money is going into the General Fund and although
the Town has done a better job of prioritizing things it will still be at the mercy of the General Fund
and whatever Board is in place. It would be contingent on the year to year ability to function each
phase of this and the ability of the finances of the Town and the situation of the Board. He has
always advocated increasing staffing levels. He is in favor of increasing the rate to get the Town
to the State level where it belongs and as a mechanism or tool we can reduce our reliance on
mutual aid. Chief Boldrighini felt that on an administrative level he is not terribly fond of
Enterprise Accounts.
Mr. Kozlowski noted the Town is only to recoup its costs and questioned if that applied to a service
such as an ambulance run to which Mr. Ross noted that once you take all the costs involved in
providing the service the cost of providing the service far exceeds the reimbursement.
Motion: To authorize Fire Chief Neal Boldrighini to opt out of the Blue Cross Blue Shield
Provider Plan (Kozlowski/Moran) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To raise the rate to Medicare Plus 150 (Moran/Annino) PASSES 5:0
Mr. Moran asked if the numbers presented regarding the reorganization were solid to which Mr.
Stanbrook explained he assumed a 3% increase on all expenses and in FYI the Town had done
what the Chief had asked for. It is Mr. Stanbrook's position that if the assumptions are valid,
which he believed they were, then the numbers support the initial reorganization. However, Mr.
Stanbrook felt the money was not therefor phase three which is Fiscal Year 17. Chief Boldrighini
noted that $167,000 at that time (cost of two firefighters) would need to be absorbed by the tax
payers. Mr. Moran is deferring to Chief Boldrighini and Deputy Chief Puleo's expertise as to their
staffing needs and believed with the exponential growth of the community and anticipated growth
at Cabot Park — all factors that will impact the department.
Mr. Kozlowski understands the concern with wanting to have a constant 8 member count. His
question is rather than adding another firefighter why can't the Town have someone on standby.
The Chief noted the complexity of the scheduling and to account for 24 hours in a day and four
separate shifts is a difficult thing to do. The Chief stated that contractually it cannot be done as it
dictates their work hours and how they are used and assigned to shifts. Finally the Chief noted that
the continuity of the shift is very important as it is an intimate team that relies and learns together
for several years. I-Ie stated that having someone float around from shift to shift is not only unfair
to that person but to the team. Mr. Kozlowski agreed with Mr. Moran on deferring to the Chief's
expertise. However, lie stated a contract depicting "you can't do more therefore you must add on"
bothered him. The Chief clarified that the contract doesn't state he has to add on but he is saying
he needs to add on and that he doesn't have enough. Mr. Ross noted additional complexities that
are unique to Massachusetts as to restrictions to the hours a firefighter can work and it is not a
negotiable item.
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Mr. Kozlowski continued by inquiring about staffing levels and command levels in regards to a
fire that killed a firefighter from Stoughton that was referenced earlier. Deputy Chief Puleo
referred to the terminology "clouded lines of authority" and noted it is referenced in the death of
that firefighter. The investigation showed that a clear rank in authority was not evidenced and
Deputy Chief Puleo stated that quite frankly the Mansfield Fire Department experiences that quite
often and also nationwide. It requires the Deputy Chief's job to become more strategic than
tactical.
Mr. Annino inquired as to out of the 3,000 emergency calls, how many were to Comcast to which
Chief Boldrighini answered 26. Deputy Chief Puleo explained that there is a separate detail that
handles emergencies on that campus at any event and that number is in the 1,000s. In regards to
the $69,000 for the Captain position Mr. Annino asked if it included benefits to which the Chief
noted it is already in place because he is not hiring a new person — the person is already in place
and has benefits. The Chief explained that as the Town grows (especially Cabot Park and the Train
Station area) his department needs to grow with it in order to meet public safety needs. Mr.
Annino noted with the recent tax increase and now proposing an increase of firefighters in FY 17 -
that he is having trouble justifying that. Chairman Aptowitz stated, to be fair, what needs to be
realized is that the Town is opening new restaurants and businesses which will tax the fire
department.
Mr. Dentine stated one of the things he was unsure of is how the Town gets from 2013 to 2017 as
far as positions. In 2013 there are Chief, Deputy Chief, 6 Lieutenants (2 Fire Prevention and 4
Line) and 28 firefighters. In 2015, there will be a Chief, Deputy Chief, 6 Captains, 0 Lieutenants
with 28 firefighters. In 2016, there will be a Chief, Deputy Chief, 6 Captains, 4 Lieutenants, 24
firefighters. In 2017, there will be a Chief, Deputy, 6 Captains, 4 Lieutenants and 28 firefighters.
The Chief reiterated to Mr. Dentino that currently the department is working with 8 men per shift
but that number decreases when anyone is sick or injured and thus out on leave. Mr. Dentino asked
Mr. Stanbrook for the financial impact from 14 to 17 with the reorganization. Chief Boldrighini
had that numbers and reported an impact of $67,000 on FY15, FY16 $108,000 and FY17 is
$485,000 and that those numbers are all inclusive (carried year to year). The Chief also stated that
FYI is covered by the revenue increase as is FYI 6. He noted that all but $169,000 is covered by
the revenue increase for FYI 7.
Chief Boldrighini was asked by Chairman Aptowitz for the total operating budget for his
department which Mr. Stanbrook stated for FY14 was $4.8 million and EMS was $640,000.
The discussion between Chief Boldrighini, Deputy Chief Puleo and Mr. Dentino and Mr.
Kozlowski then focused on whether this is simply just a title change to Captain. Both Chiefs were
adamant that this is a supervision issue stretched out between two stations, over various shifts and
firefighters which requires a completely different skill set.
Chairman Aptowitz did his own review of surrounding communities and noted that Easton has a
similar design system. The Chairman stated that the Board is not fire experts and that the Chief has
always operated efficiently. He too entrusts both Chiefs and relies on their expertise to keep the
community safe.
Mr. Ross stated that his initial thoughts were that the Town needed additional firefighters but as he
read the materials and investigated further he realized that adding more firefighters without proper
chain of command to manage those positions would just add to the issue of lack of adequate
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command. He came around to an understanding of what Chief Boldrighini envisions as - building
that stricture first and then move in that direction — have people in the proper place and then add
the firefighters to maintain a solid 8. Mr. Ross supports the proposal but suggests monitoring the
revenue stream.
Chairman Aptowitz felt that Chief Boldrighini would not be asking for something he didn't need.
Mr. Kozlowski stated that in the context of things the Board looks to professionals to advise
because it is their level of expertise. However, Mr. Kozlowski still has serious concerns over
where healthcare, insurance reimbursements will be and what the whole industry will look like and
he is skeptical of the numbers that will come in.
Mr. Moran stated that this addresses a need and felt that it carrot be disputed that the Town gets
good value from the fire department. It is an investment that needs to be made.
Motion: To accept the fire department's reorganization proposal as presented by Chief Neal
Boldrighini and Deputy Chief Puleo (Moran/Annino)
Discussion:
Mr. Kozlowski inquired as to how this gets revisited. To which Mr. Moran stated yearly and is
subject to appropriation. Chairman Aptowitz stated that the Board is the policy setter.
Mr. Dentino inquired as to the avenue to go out four years and utilize that money and should it not
be a motion predicated on the plan that is in place to which Mr. Ross noted that the Board is
adopting plan as submitted then one year from now Chief Boldrighini will propose his budget with
a promotion of four firefighters to lieutenants contingent on the revenue stream being there and so
on. He noted each budget year must stand on its own.
Motion: To accept the fire department's reorganization proposal as presented by Chief Neal
Boldrighini and Deputy Chief Puleo (Moran/Annino)
PASSES 5:0
Present before the Board are Neil Rheinn, Patricia Holiver and Nancy Wall from the Keep
Mansfield Beautiful Committee. Mr. Rheinn stated that the Committee noticed when reviewing
the Town Report that there are a few Gift Fund Accounts that appear to be dormant that have
similar purposes as the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee and its beautification of the Town.
The Committee's question is it is possible to have those monies transferred if it appears there is no
one on those committees. He referenced the South Common ($1,442) and Middle Common
($3,600) Gift Funds and would like to see those funds transferred where it could be put to good
work.
Chairman Aptowitz noted the issue is the Town would need to have staff go back and research the
origination of the funds (how was donation made and stipulations). Mr. Ross informed the Board
and the Committee that the Town is investigating but it is taking time as it involves reading
through the entirety of older minutes as they are not on the computer system. Mr. Rheinn stated
that if it is found that the monies cannot be transferred the Committee would like to offer input as
to how to utilize it. He asked for a time line and Mr. Ross explained that as the Town is in the
middle of Budget season it would be a while. He assured that the Town would also like to have
those accounts cleaned up as well.
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Mr. Dentine, stated there are two factors - to research to see if there are covenants on how the funds
are to be used and the reality of the Board's obligation to the Non - Profit Gift Fund Committee as
they are the group created to provide impartiality.
Mr. Annino felt the more ideas that the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee can come tip with
and the more money the Board can give them it is to the Town's benefit. It was his feeling that if
the money was to go straight to the Non - Profit Gift Fund then it would be divided further. Mr.
Rheinn reiterated that the Rinds they are pointing to are similar to the Committee's mission. Mr.
Annino felt there is an obligation to put money back into the Committee.
Mr. Ross noted that if the Town finds that the purpose of any of the gifts is of a
beautification/renovation nature that the Town can spend money directly out of there if the Keep
Mansfield Beautiful Committee has a proposal. He stated that this was much easier and the Town
has done that in the past.
In regards to the signage program, Mr. Rheinn stated that the Committee currently has $1,500 from
the Non - Profit Gift Fund for the purchase of a sign at the Library and Council On Aging. This is
being held up in an effort to standardize signage in Town, which they support, and are looking for
the next step in that process. It was initially their thought to purchase a sign like the ones donated
by their Committee on the North, South and East Commons but in looking at the proposal that Mr.
Armin presented they are now unsure as they have been put on hold.
Mr. Annino commented that one of the reason is that that specific sign will have an electronic
reader board to which Ms. Wall asked if that is what the Council On Aging and Library wanted.
Mr. Annino stated it is what the Board felt was needed. Mr. Rheinn felt that the Keep Mansfield
Beautiful Committee should have been a part of this process. Mr. Annino stated that the sign
package has been developed and questioned how much they wanted to be involved. Mr. Rheinn
stated that they have done a lot of work in this area and is in their "sweet spot" and at a minimum
they should have had input. He further stated that if the Town goes forward with this sign package
it will conflict with the nice signs that the Committee did on the previously mentioned commons,
which was approximately $5,000. Mr. Ross stated that as time goes by and signs wear out that
they would be replaced by signs from the new package and in starting somewhere that would be
the Council On Aging and Library. Ms. Holiver asked would it not be possible to design that sign
along the lines of what the Committee did on the Commons to which Mr. Ross stated the Town
would be abandoning the program that it has already put together. Ms. Wall stated that then the
Committee would be abandoning its program and the $5,000 they invested. Mr. Annino noted that
the new signs are to be phased in. Ms. Wall stated it is unfortunate that the Committee was left out
of this process and is puzzled as to why. Mr. Annino stated it was rather presumptuous to think
that the Committee should be considered. Ms. Holiver stated it was the Keep Mansfield Beautiful
Committee who initiated the sign process with their design, which took a lot of time and effort and
to create a uniform look and by the Board to initiate a program that doesn't resemble theirs it lacks
consistency and uniformity and the direction they would like to go in. Mr. Annino stated that the
direction they would like to go in may not necessarily be the direction the Town wants. Mr.
Rhein stated it comes down to a level of taste and who decides. Mr. Armin stated that the Keep
Mansfield Beautifiil Committee never presented a signage program to the Board. Mr. Annino
stated that the Board put together a signage program which it presented and Mr. Rheims asked to
whom. Mr. Ross stated the presentation was at the Board of Selectmen's meeting, which was
posted, on May 22nd and the Town has been moving in that direction with its letterhead, ect.
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Ms. Wall stated that that would make sense but it is the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee's
mission to beautify the Town in physical ways, such signage, the mural and flower barrels and that
the Committee shared all of that with the Board. Mr. Annino stated that the Committee has come
before the Board and asked to do flower barrels and a few signs but that it was never presented as
a package.
Chairman Aptowitz noted that what is done is done and that the signs on the Commons are not
going anywhere. The Chairman noted there are a lot of people here with good ideas but that the
signage program is in progress and is going forward and we will have to work together. Mr. Ross
reported that the Girl Scouts are already in the process of fimdraising for a sign on the trail at Fruit
Street under the new signage program. Ms. Wall asked how the signage package is funded to
which Mr. Ross noted that as the Town has to replace the signs they will either be paid for by the
Town, donations or fimdraising.
Mr. Rheinn asked that when the topic of beautification comes up that the Committee be informed
so that they can be involved to which Chairman Aptowtiz noted that there was no intention of
slight on the Board's part.
None
A. Review
• Board of Selectmen Meeting — November 13, 2013
Motion: To approve Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 13, 2013
(Annino /Kozlowski) PASSES 5:0
B. Approval of Warrants
Town Vendor Warrant No. 14024T $120,420.90
Motion: To approve Town Vendor Warrant No. 14024T $120,420.90
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Electric Department Vendor Warrant No. 14024E $1,567,262.34
Motion: To approve Electric Department Warrant No. 14024E $1,567,262.34
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
School Department Vendor warrant No. 140245 in the amount of $752,704.15
Motion: To approve School Department Vendor Warrant No. 140245 $752,704.15
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Town Payroll Town Medicaid Payroll Warrant No. 14024PT $313,660.87
Motion: To approve Town Payroll Town Medicaid Payroll Warrant No. 14O24PT
$313,660.87 (Annino/Kozlowski) 4:1 Dentino NAY
Town Deductions Vendor Payroll Warrant No. 14024TV $95,870.43
Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll Warrant No. 14024TV
$95,870.43 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
C. Licenses and Permits
• Consideration of Application by Becky DaCruz for a Hackney Driver's License for
Veteran's Tax
Motion: To approve hackney driver's license for Becky DaCruz (Annino/Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
• Consideration of Application by Wayne Demeys for a Hackney Driver's License for
Veteran's Taxi
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Motion: To approve hackney driver's license for Wayne Demeys (Annino /Dentin)
PASSES 5:0
• Consideration of Application by Scott Fagan for a I Iackney Driver's License for Veteran's
Taxi
Motion: To approve hackney driver's license for Scott Fagan (Annino /Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
D. Signage and Banner Request
• Consideration of Requests by Tina Seiler, Co -Chair of Mansfield Relay For Life For
thermometer Fundraising Sign For Placement On The South Common And For A Banner
Discussion:
Mr. Annino would like to see the signage dates to mirror the baimer timeline of two weeks
to a month. The Board would like better dates regarding the sign and Mr. Annino would
like to see a better sign, more organized and more professional. Tracey Whalen will follow
up with Ms. Seiler.
Motion: To approve the banner as presented (Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
E. License Renewals
• 2014 All Alcohol, Common Victualler's and Entertainment License for Asia Grill and
Sushi
Motion: To RENEW All Alcohol License for Asia Grill and Sushi
(Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler's License for Asia Grill and Sushi
(Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Entertainment License for Asia Grill and Sushi
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Lodging House License for Billings Realty Trust For Locations at 18 Thomas Street
and 20 -22 Thomas Street
Motion: To RENEW Lodging House License for Billings Realty Trust at 18
Thomas Street (Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Lodging House License for Billings Realty Trust at 20 -22
Thomas Street (Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
2014 All Alcohol, Common Victualler, and Entertainment License for Tang Sz
Corporation dba Cheng Du
Motion: To RENEW All Alcohol License for Cheng Du (Annino/Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler's License for Cheng Du
(Annino/Dentino) 5:0
Motion: For a NEW Entertainment License for Cheng Du (Annino/Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Class II Auto Dealer License for Clem ncy, Inc.
Motion: To RENEW Class II Auto Dealer License for Clemmey,
Inc.(Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Class III Auto Dealer License for Cletnmey, Inc.
Motion: To RENEW Class III Auto Dealer License for Clemmey, Inc.
(Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Common Victualler for M and M Management dba Cold Stone Creamery
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Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler License for Cold Stone Creamery
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Common Victualler License for Hearthstone Partners dba COSI
Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler License for COSI (Annino/Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Class II Auto Dealer License for Kenneth Picciandra dba Cottage Auto Sales
Motion: To RENEW Class II Auto Dealer License for Cottage Auto Sales
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Common Victualler License for Cousins Pizza and Subs
Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler License for Cousins Pizza and Subs
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 All Alcohol, Common Victualler's, and Entertainment License for The Fresh Catch
Motion: To RENEW All Alcohol License for The Fresh Catch (Annino/Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler's License for The Fresh Catch
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: For a NEW Entertainment License for The Fresh Catch (Annino/Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
• 2014 All Alcohol Innholder, Common Victualler's, Entertainment and Sunday
Entertainment License for Linchris Hotel Corporation dba Mansfield Holiday Inn
Motion: To RENEW All Alcohol Innholder License for Mansfield Holiday Inn
subject to satisfactory inspection (Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler's License for Mansfield Holiday Inn
subject to satisfactory inspection (Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Entertainment License for Mansfield Holiday Inn subject
to satisfactory inspection (Amrino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Sunday Entertainment License for Mansfield Holiday Inn
subject to satisfactory inspection (Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
2014 All Alcohol and Common Victualler's License for Jimmy's Pub
Motion: To RENEW All Alcohol License for Jimmy's Pub (Annino/Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler's License for Jimmy's Pub
(Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
2014 All Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for LR Kyoto Inc. dba
Kyoto Japanese Steak House
Motion: To RENEW All Alcohol License for Kyoto Japanese Steak House
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler License for Kyoto Japanese Steak
House (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: For a NEW Entertainment License for Kyoto Japanese Steak House
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Class I Auto Dealer License for Lance Inc. Buick, Pontiac, GMC
Board Of Selectmen's Meeting December 11, 2013
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Motion: To RENEW Class I Auto Dealer License for Lance Inc. Buick, Pontiac,
GMC (Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 All Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for RARE Hospitality
International, Inc. dba Longhorn Steak House
Motion: To RENEW All Alcohol License for Longhorn Steak House
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler License for Longhorn Steak House
(Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: For a NEW Entertaimnent License for Longhorn Steak House
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Magic Pizza
Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler License for Magic Pizza
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: For a NEW Entertainment License for Magic Pizza (Annino/Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Class II Auto Dealer License for Mansfield Gas and Service, Inc.
Motion: To RENEW Class II Auto Dealer License for Mansfield Gas and Service
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Mansfield House of Pizza
Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler License for Mansfield House of Pizza
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: For a NEW Entertainment License for Mansfield House of Pizza
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Class I Auto Dealer License for Mansfield Garage Inc. dba Mansfield Jeep Chrysler
Motion: To RENEW Class I Auto Dealer License for Mansfield Jeep Chrysler
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 All Alcohol, Common Victualler's and Entertainment License for ZRC Operations
dba Q'doba Mexican Grill
Motion: To RENEW All Alcohol License for Q'doba Mexican Grill
(Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler's License for Q'doba Mexican Grill
(Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: For a NEW Entertainment License for Q'doba Mexican Grill
(Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
2014 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Quan's Kitchen
Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler's License for Quan's Kitchen
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: For a NEW Entertainment License for Quan's Kitchen (Annino/Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
2014 All Alcohol, Common Victualler's, Automatic Amusement and Entertainment
License for Regent Cafe
Motion: To RENEW All Alcohol License for Regent Cafd (Annino/Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
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Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler for Regent Caf6 (Annino/Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Automatic Amusement License for Regent Caf6
(Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Entertainment License for Regent Caf6 (Annino/Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Common Victualler License for CSS Subs Inc dba Subway
• Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler License for Subway (Annino/Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
• 2014 All Alcohol and Common Victualler's License for Tasty Ray's
• Motion: To RENEW All Alcohol License for Tasty Ray's (Atmino /Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
• Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler's License for Tasty Ray's
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Class II Auto Dealer License for Times Past Automobiles
• Motion: To RENEW Class II Auto Dealer License for Times Past Automobiles
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 All Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Kenneth M. DeFazio
dba Trattoria Della Nonna's
• Motion: To RENEW All Alcohol License for Trattoria Della Nonna's
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler License for Trattoria Della Nonna's
(Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• Motion: For a NEW Entertainment License for Trattoria Della Nonna's
(Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Lodging House License for Bernard O'Malley dba Trinity Place
• Motion: To RENEW Lodging House License for Bernard O'Malley dba Trinity
Place (Armino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Common Victualler's and Entertainment License for Vanilla Bean Yogurt
• Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler License for Vanilla Bean Yogurt
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• Motion: For a NEW Entertainment License for Vanilla Bean Yogurt
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 All Alcohol Club, Common Victualler's, Automatic Amusement and Entertainment
License for VFW Post No. 3264
• Motion: To RENEW All Alcohol Club License for VFW Post No. 3264
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• Motion: To RENEW Common Victualler's License for VFW Post No. 3264
(Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• Motion: To RENEW Automatic Amusement License for VFW Post No. 3264
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• Motion: To approve a NEW Entertainment License VFW Post No. 3264
(Anti ino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• 2014 Wine and Malt and Common Victualler's License for B -X Operations Holding
Company dba The Village at Willow Crossing
Board Of Selectmen's Meeting December 11, 2013
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• Motion: To RENEW Wine and Malt License for The Village at Willow Crossing
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• Motion: To RENEW the Common Victualler License for The Village at Willow Crossing
(Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
F. Boards and Committees Renewals
• Airport Commission: Carl Lambrecht and William Walker
Motion: To RENEW Carl Lambreelrt for a three year term to the Airport
Commission expiring January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW William Walker for a three year term to the Airport
Commission expiring January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• Animal Welfare Committee: Mary Andrews, Sharon Baker and Chester MacKeon, Jr.
Motion: To RENEW Mary Andrews for a three year term to the Animal
Welfare Committee expiring January 1, 2017 (Armin /Dentin) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Sharon Baker for a three year term to the Animal
Welfare Committee expiring January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Chester W. Mackeon, Jr. for a three year term to the
Animal Welfare Committee expiring January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
Board of Assessors: Glenn Nirenberg
Motion: To RENEW Glenn Nirenberg for a three year term to the Board of
Assessor expiring January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• Conservation Commission: Ryan Maxwell and John P. Smith
Motion: To RENEW Ryan Maxwell for a four year term to the Conservation
Commission expiring January 1, 2018 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW John P. Smith for a four year term to the Conservation
Commission expiring January 1, 2018 (Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• Council On Aging: Donna Harrington, Many Hourigan and Frank Nilson
Motion: To RENEW Donna Harrington for a three year term to the Council
On Aging expiring January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Mary Hourigan for a three year term to the Council On
Aging expiring January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Frank Nilson for a three year term to the Council On
Aging expiring January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• Finance Committee: James Bazinet and Steve Schoonveld
Motion: To RENEW James Bazinet for a three year term to the Finance
Committee expiring January 1, 2017 (Amiino /Dentin) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Steve Schoonveld for a three year term to the Finance
Committee expiring January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• Board of Health: Catherine Ann Memory and Nancy Wall
Motion: To RENEW Catherine Ann Memory for a three year term to the
Board of Health expiring January 1, 2017 (Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Nancy Wall for a three year term to the Board of Health
expiring January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
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• Board of Library Trustees: Leonard Epstein
Motion: To RENEW Leonard Epstein for a three year term to the Board of
Library Trustees expiring on January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee: Jason Dodd, Daniel Guglielmi and Brian Levesque
Motion: To RENEW Jason Dodd for a three year term to the Keep Mansfield
Beautiful Committee expiring on January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES
5:0
Motion: To RENEW Daniel Guglielmi for a three year term to the Keep
Mansfield Beautiful Committee expiring on January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Brian Levesque for a three year term to the Keep
Mansfield Beautiful Committee expiring on January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino)
PASSES 5:0
• Non - Profit Gift Fund Committee: Kevin McNatt and Rosemarie Sirois
Motion: To RENEW Kevin McNatt for a three year term to the Non - Profit
Gift Fund Committee expiring on January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES
5:0
Motion: To RENEW Rosemarie Sirois for a three year term to the Non -Profit
Gift Fund Committee expiring on January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES
5:0
Planning Board: Donald Cleary and Michael Feck
Motion: To RENEW Donald Cleary for a five year term to the Planning
Board expiring on January 1, 2019 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Michael Feek for a five year term to the Planning Board
expiring on January 1, 2019 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
• Zoning Board of Appeals: David Luca, Darlene Pruitt and Philip Shannon
Motion: To RENEW David Luca for a three year term to the Zoning Board of
Appeals expiring on January 1, 2017 (Annino /Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Darlene Pruitt for a three year term to the Zoning
Board of Appeals expiring on January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
Motion: To RENEW Philip Shannon for a three year term to the Zoning
Board of Appeals expiring on January 1, 2017 (Annino/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
G. Proclamation
• Recognizing The Accomplishment Of An Undefeated Season And State Championship of
the Mansfield High Football Team
Motion: To approve and sign the proclamation (Moran/Dentino) PASSES 5:0
H. Correspondence
• Letter From The Board of Selectmen in Dighton Regarding Support of Their 911
Regionalization Initiative
• Letter of Thanks from Donna Harrington, Leaf Raking Project Coordinator for 9 Police
Department Volunteers
• Letter from Ken Butler, Executive Director, MMAS, Regarding Traffic Pattern Proposal of
North Main Street and Crocker Street
Board Of Selectmen's Meeting December 11, 2013
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No Town Manager's Repoli this evening.
Chairman Aptowitz reported that Roxanne Donovan, Town Treasurer, will be leaving her post as
of Friday, December 13 I to take on a new role with the Bristol County Retirement. The Chairman
wished Ms. Donovan all the best.
Chairman Aptowitz noted all the work that both the Fire and Police Departments do on their own
time for the community such as Toys For Tots and St. Baldy's. Mr. Ross added thanked the
community for their donations to the Toys For Tots boxes located at Town Hall.
Chairman Aptowitz congratulated the Super Bowl and Undefeated State Football Champions of
Mansfield High School. Mr. Dentino noted the accomplishments and tremendous contributions of
Brendon Hill. yF
None.
Motion: To adjourn the BOS meeting at 10:29pm
Signature of Clerk
/Tracey Whalen
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