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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-19-2014Board of Selectmen Minutes March 19, 2014 Present: Jess Aptowitz; Chairman, Doug Annino; Vice Chairman, Olivier Kozlowski and William Ross; Town Manager Absent: Kevin Moran Chairman Aptowitz called the meeting to order. Chairman Aptowitz reminded that this meeting is broadcast live by Mansteld liable Access and Tama for tuture broadcast. General Manager, for New England SDortservice, Inc. is present before the Board. Motion: To open public hearing for New England Sportservice (Kozlowski / Annino) PASSES 3:0 Ms. Anderson reported on the recent changes at New England Sportservice corporate offices which will require a change in their officers and directors. These changes will need to be reported not only to the municipalities but to the State for licensing purposes. Mr. Kozlowski inquired about the license violations listed on the application but Ms. Anderson noted that those were in reference to the TD BankNorth Garden. Mr. Dentino arrived at this portion of the meeting. Chairman Aptowitz inquired if there was to be any changes regarding foodibeverage service at the "center" this year to which Ms. Anderson reported no. Chairman Aptowitz asked if there were any questions from the public to which there were none. Motion: To close the public hearing for New England Sportservice (Kozlowski/Annino) PASSES 4:0 Motion: To approve the change of Officer /Director for the Wine and Malt Alcohol License for New England Sportservice, Inc. (Kozlowski/Annino) PASSES 4:0 Motion: To approve the change of Officer/Director for the All Alcohol License for New England SDortservice, Inc. located at 885 South Main Street (Kozlowski /Annino) PASSES 4:0 Neil Rhein, Chair, of the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee as well as members Nancy Wall, Vice Chairman and Mike McCarthy, Treasurer are present before the Board. Mr. Rhein presented to the Board an overview of the Keep Mansfield Beautiful's mission, accomplishments and focus areas for next year. The Committee includes the following members: Neil Rhein, Nancy Wall, David Kobasa, Mike McCarthy, Pat Colbert, Patricia Holiver, Jason Dodd, Brian Levesque and Dan Guglielmi. He noted the public is more than welcome to attend their meetings and are always Board Of Selectmen's Meeting March 19, 2014 Page I of 5 looking for new ideas. Mr. Rhein asked that interested parties should contact the Committee at beautify 2(anansfieldma.com. The Committee is 1 out of 500 affiliates across the county. Mr. Rhein explained that the Committee's three focus areas are litter prevention/clean up (building awareness and prevention), beautification/community greening (beautify Town through landscaping project and mural) and waste reduction/recycling (single stream system for residents with areas of improvements). Mr. Rhein reported that the 7t1i Annual Great American Cleanup of Mansfield will be held on May 3`d 9:00am - 11:00am with a luncheon for volunteers to follow at Xfinity Center. This is a big initiative for the Committee with last year having over 600 volunteers. Mr. Rhein noted that besides this yearly event there is also a weekly program called the Litter Busters S.W.A.T Team, where a resident/business can adopt a stretch of road /park to maintain on a yearly basis (currently about 25 participants). One of the major accomplishments for 2013 was the completion of a major renovation to the Route 106 embankment by the train station. Mr. Rhein thanked Guerrini Landscaping for their donations and work. Money came from the Enterprise Parking Fund as well as from donations. Mr. Rhein also recognized Girl Scout Troops 7511 and 80911 for their hard work at Mansfield Fast Common and Mansfield Green. The Committee expanded the downtown flower barrel program to 70 last year and recognized Harbor One Credit Union and Mansfield Crossing for their exceptional landscaping and maintenance of their locations. Projects for 2014 included a donation of $1,500 to put towards a new sign for the Library and Council On Aging. They have received a quote but will need some assistance from the Town (about $500) and have requested the DPW to install the sign. The Committee also will work with the Town to implement the North Common Beautification re- design. Chairman Aptowitz noted the new flag pole is in and as soon as the warmer weather arrives the pole will be installed. Mr. Ross also noted that there will be new tree plantings as well. Mr. Rhein asked if the plan could somehow be viewed on the Town's website to which Mr. Ross noted that it will be posted. Ms. Wall noted there will be a greater emphasis on recycling at this year's Great American Clean Up. Mr. Rhein thanked the Committee's partners and supporters, particularly Mansfield Crossing and Mansfield Bank for their Gold Member Sponsorship. Since 2008 the Committee has raised or been provided grants that totaled $70,000 which has all been put back into the Town. He asked that residents attend a meeting, donate funds, time or even email any ideas to beautify ct,mansfieldma.com or visit www.keepmansfieldbeautiful.com. Mr. Ross stated that an additional effort needs to be put on dog owners and that some are not cleaning tip after their pets on the bike path. He noted there are no excuses especially since bags are provided at the beginning of the path. He noted that there will be enforcement of this law and a fine levied. Mr. Kozlowski noted the Police Department is looking to have an anonymous testing program. Chairman Aptowitz thanked the Committee for their hard work and noted that each year it is getting better and better. Board Of Selectmen's Meeting March 19, 2014 Page 2 of 5 Par are nresent in case the Board has any questions. Mr. Ross went through the Draft Town Meeting Warrant, briefly summarizing for the Board each Article and noted that some of the Articles are still in the review process with Town Counsel. Chairman Aptowitz is asking that those departments that are sponsoring articles to be present at next week's BOS meeting in case there are specific questions from the Board. Mr. Ross reported that there will be a report given to the School Committee next week by Superintendent Hodges regarding changes to the FYI Budget but Mr. Ross did not feel at liberty to discuss those changes at this time until she is able to make her report. He noted there will be a Budget Sub - Committee meeting next Thursday night (March 27t") just before the Finance Committee's meeting. Chairman Aptowitz noted that a press release was issued on Monday, March 17t1i regarding the Budget and its current status. That information has been posted on the Town's website. None 7. ^ , ;Weekly Business A. Review and Approval of Minutes of Meetings • Board of Selectmen Minutes February 26, 2014 Motion: To approve the Board of Selectmen Minutes for February 26, 2014 (Kozlowski/Annino) PASSES 4:0 B. Approval of Warrants Town Vendor Warrant No. 14038T $203,669.61 Motion: To approve Town Vendor Warrant No. 14038T $203,669.61 (Kozlowski/Dentino) PASSES 4:0 Electric Department Vendor Warrant No. 14038E $608,921.74 Motion: To approve Electric Department Warrant No. 14038E $608,921.74 (Kozlowski/Dentino) PASSES 4:0 School Department Vendor Warrant No. 140385 $320,784.47 Motion: To approve School Vendor Warrant No. 140385 $320,784.47 (Kozlowski/Dentino) PASSES 4:0 Town Payroll Town Medicaid Payroll Warrant No. 14038PT $289,167.51 Motion: To approve Town Payroll Town Medicaid Payroll Warrant No. 14038PT $289,167.51 (Kozlowski/Annino) PASSES 3:1 Dentino NAY Town Deductions Vendor Payroll Warrant No. 14038TV $90,700.41 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll Warrant No. 14038TV $90,700.41 (Kozlowski /Annino) PASSES 4:0 C. Reappointments • Consideration of Reappointment of John F. Guravage to the Board of Registrars Board Of Selectmen's Meeting March 19, 2014 Page 3 of 5 Motion: To approve John Guravage to a three year term on the Board of Registrars to expire March 31, 2017 (Kozlowski/Dentino) PASSES 4:0 • Consideration of Reappointment of Ronald Spear as Constable Motion: To approve Ronald Spear to a three year term as Constable to expire December 31, 2017 (Kozlowski/Dentino) PASSES 4:0 D. Permits • Consideration of Building Permit Fee Waiver Request For Mansfield Youth Baseball Associated With New Dugouts Located At Otis Street Complex Motion: To approve the fee waiver request for the new dugouts located at the Otis Street Complex for Mansfield Youth Baseball (Kozlowski/Dentino) PASSES 4:0 E. Correspondence • Letter from the Southeastern Regional School District Requesting an Article Be Placed On Next Town Meeting Warrant Seeking Approval To Establish A Stabilization Fund Mr. Ross noted that the letter was received after the Town Meeting Warrant deadline. He explained that the Southeastern School District will need to wait for a special Town Meeting or the next Town Meeting in spring, 2015. Mr. Ross reported that he received a call from Superintendent Lopes from the Southeastern Regional School District who informed that they will be reducing their assessment, due to changes by the State, approximately $23,000 from $690,000 to $666,700. Mr. Ross noted that the Town also received word that there will be no increase in the Town's Delta Dental plan for a savings of $25,000 - $30,000. After eight years, Mr. Ross reported that the committee working on the Wastewater District has reached approval between the three communities. Mr. Ross noted that Mr. Dentino and the committee worked diligently and was the last original member remaining on the committee. Mr. Dentino stated it was a wonderful experience and acknowledged Mr. Ross, David Young and Lee Azinheira for all their hard work. He felt it was a good agreement and something to look forward too. Mr. Ross announced that on April 7th at 7:OOpm here at Town Hall there will be a presentation by the engineering students of Northeastern University regarding the two projects (Capstone) they have undertaken for the Town. He noted that copies of those presentations can be found on the Town Manager's page on the Town's website. Mr. Ross gave the Board a brief status update on the Town's pending litigations: • Waterson Case (Mill Road) is completed where in essence the judge supported Nick Riccio's original stance that the building cannot be torn down but that the Waterson should seize from operating a business from at that location and any behavior directed toward the neighbor should be stopped. Mr. Ross reported the judge did not order the removal of the three phase welding. • Epstein Case is awaiting actions on motions. • Penney Case is scheduled for trial in April. • Montesorri School does not really involve the Town but is in the appeal process. Mr. Ross noted that he, Lee Azinheira, DPW Director and Mark Cook, Highway Manager, have been discussing the process of grinding and overlaying Main Street as it is in bad condition. The Board Of Selectmen's Meeting March 19, 2014 Page 4 of 5 Town's policy is that once this process is started there can be no cuts for five years. They are hesitant due to the Town's activity of teardowns and construction but felt if they wait too much longer the entire thing will need to be rebuilt. Mr. Ross asked the Board to think about this for further discussion in Auril. Mr. Kozlowski received a suggestion for a dog park in reference to the Open Space plan. He forwarded that on to Katelyn Merrill who is spearheading the project. Chairman Aptowitz noted he has received a letter from Selectman Moran requesting remote participation for next week's Board of Selectmen's meeting as he is travelling for business. Chairman Aptowitz has allowed for this request. Chairman Aptowitz noted that the Audits were distributed last week and that a copy was put in Mr. Dentino's mail slot. He noted that the Audits will be presented at next week's meeting and asked the Board to please bring all the materials. Mr. Ross asked the Board to begin thinking about if they would like to put out an RFP as this is the Auditors last year of contract. None. 12. Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the BOS meeting at 9:11pm (Kozlowski /Annino) PASSES 4:0 Signature of Clerk /Tracey Whalen Board Of Selectmen's Meeting March 19, 2014 Page 5 of 5 4 //'( IV Date of Approval