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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 01-25-2017Minutes of Board of Selectmen Meeting January 25, 2017 7:00 p.m. Present: Jess Aptowitz, Chairman; Frank DelVecchio, Vice -Chairman, Michael Trowbridge, Clerk, George Dentino, and Steve Schoonveld. Also present was William Ross, Town Manager. 1. Meeting Called To Order At 7:00 p.m. Chairman Aptowitz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Chairman reminded everyone that the meeting is being broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. He asked if there were any members of the audience recording, to which there was no response. 2. In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 166 Section 22 the Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing for the purpose of discussion and consideration of the petition of Verizon, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 166 Section 22, for the relocation of poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including the necessary anchors, guys and other such sustaining and protecting fixtures, to be owned and used in common by your petitioners, along and across the public way or ways as requested in petition of said Companies and shown on the enclosed plan entitled "Petition for Verizon job #4AOD2TJ East Street" dated December 6, 2016 prepared by Verizon New England Inc. Mr. Trowbridge read the Public Hearing notice into the record at 7:00pm. Motion to open Public Hearing (Trowbridge/DelVecchio ) Passes 5:0 Kelly Correia, of Verizon stated that a pole relocation is necessary for six poles due to the Municipal Building Construction because currently the poles are on the same side of the road as the construction project. Motion to close the Public Hearing (Trowbridge/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Motion: To approve the work as proposed in the plan and per the notice. (Trowbridge/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 3. Continued discussion and update of Public Safety/DPW Complex Costs. Mike Ahem, Owner's Project Manager, was present before the Board to give an update on the Public Safety Project. He stated the gas main relocation is scheduled for mid-March. The foundation excavation is scheduled for March. The building is scheduled to arrive mid-May. Presently the expected occupancy is around Thanksgiving. Next week he will be bidding the traffic signals, the bid will open around the first part of March, with signals being running by August 15, 2017. In the spring the Verizon poles will get moved across the street. Mr. Dentine asked how the phones would be affected by the pole relocation. Mr. Ahern said the phones will not be affected because the site pipe has been done up to and close to the buildings and there will be all new wiring across the street. Chairman Aptowitz asked if the project is on budget. Mr. Ahern replied that the project is on budget. Chairman Aptowitz asked about time keeping and cost centers. He asked how Mr. Ahem's hours get charged to the job. Mr. Ahern stated that any hours, including his project hours and all of the Clerk of Works hours are charged internally to the project. Mr. Ahern reviewed the requirements of certifying payroll for Mr. Dentine. Board Of Selectmen's Meeting November 16, 2016 Page 1 of 9 Mr. Schoonveld asked where Mr. Ahern's vacation time would be charged. Mr. Ross said when Mr. Ahem takes vacation, 90% of it will be charged to the project as 90% of his work is on the project. 4. Discussion and consideration of Dana St. James for opening on the Board of Assessors. Mr. St. James of 6 Harding Lane, Mansfield is before the Board with interest in serving on the Board of Assessors. He stated, he raised his 4 children here in Mansfield and now he wants to give back to the Town. He has been a resident for 30 years. In speaking with Mr. Schoonveld at an Elk's meeting, he felt that his background is probably applicable to the needs of the Board of Assessors. Chairman Aptowitz made Mr. St. James aware that there is some training to become certified. Mr. Schoonveld stated that after meeting Mr. St. James he thought he would be a good candidate and his skills would be a good fit with the others on the Board of Assessors. Mr. DelVecchio stated that he appreciates when people want to volunteer with the Town. He added, this is one of the positions that has real power and authorize as the Board of Assessors would advise the Board on setting the tax -rate and evaluating properties. Mr. Trowbridge stated that he thinks Mr. St. James will be a great asset to the Town and he appreciates Mr. St. James coming forward for this position. Chairman Aptowitz stated that he feels Mr. St. James will be a good fit for the Board of Assessors and that his knowledge will be an enlightenment to the Board, and he thanked Mr. St. James for applying. Motion: to appoint Dana St. James to a three-year term on the Board of Assessors, to expire on January 1, 2020. (Trowbridge/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 5. Budget overview from Police and Fire Departments from Chiefs Sellon & Boldrighini. Present before the Board of Chiefs Sellon & Boldrighini. Chairman Aptowitz noted that the Town of Foxboro voted to approve the E911 Regionalization last night and he thanked the Chiefs for their attendance at the Foxborough's Board of Selectmen's meeting. Chief Boldrighini stated that the Fire Department is looking for a continuation of the organization and staffing plan that began in 2014/15, focusing on a tighter reign of supervision. The next step is to enhance what the Department already has, such as adding an EMS officer. This officer would have to come out of the ranks and he would have to be replaced on shift. Chief Boldrighini gave a summary of the duties and responsibilities and stated the current two EMS Coordinators work on a stipend and are stretched thin because at the current staffing level every person is on board or on deck for every call. Over the past year there were 7,000 calls with 3600 of them emergencies, and 1400 of them happened at the same time, as a result there is no time on -shift to do these responsibilities. This year is the perfect time to move in this direction because this Coordinator could accomplish all of the current responsibilities, but it also positions the Coordinator to be ready for Mobile Integrated Healthcare. Mobil Integrated Healthcare replaces doctors' groups with personnel that make house calls, which would open up the door for a whole new revenue source. If the Department does not take this initiative, it leaves the door open for the agencies to come in and draw away from the Department's revenue levels. The Chief is looking to add 1 man per shift, which makes the Department on average with other communities of similar size. This bring the total to nine men per shift. Chief Boldrighini stated that if he runs with less the Department needs help and that comes from mutual aid. He noted, Mansfield is uniquely diverse and it makes the Department very busy with the industrial base, large elderly population, the train station, an airport, and large school population. Chief Boldrighini stated that last year the Department changed their rate structure to increase profits and help offset costs of additional staffing, and there is still some room and flexibility to grow. The Community Paramedicine will be another revenue source that could be taken advantage of. Mr. Ross stated that he and Chief Boldrighini have discussed the staffing levels and Mr. Ross believes that if we added four firefighters in one year we could save in overtime and take advantage of SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response), a national grant to fund additional firefighters. We would be more likely to qualify for the federal funding if we added a firefighter per shift rather than one per year. Chief Boldrighini stated that he has staff looking the possibility of federal funding, but wanted to present Board Of Selectmen's Meeting November 16, 2016 Page 2 of 9 other options in case the Department cannot get the SAFER grant. Chief Sellon stated that instead of just looking at ways to cut costs, the Chiefs have discussed ways to offset the costs through additional revenue sources while maintaining or improving service. Mr. DelVecchio stated that he would like to see proof of reducing overtime costs if the Department was to add four firefighters. Concerning mutual aid, he stated that he felt that there is some level of mutual aid that makes sense and Chief Boldrighini agreed. Chief Boldrighini stated that they have reduced mutual aid somewhat, but last year the Department gave 100 mutual aids, and received 130 so he wants to make it more of an even split. Chief Boldrighini then summarized how with nine men per shift the overtime costs would be reduced. Mr. DelVecchio asked if ambulance revenue goes into the general fund. Chief Boldrighini said yes, with the exception of $100,000 per year get put toward replacing an ambulance every three years. Mr. DelVecchio asked if increased revenues would offset increased expenses. Chief Boldrighini stated that when the rates were increased it was to specifically address manpower issues. Mr. Ross stated that he and Mr. Stanbrook have been examining the feasibility of creating an enterprise fund to separate the revenue and expense of the EMS/ambulance from the general fund. If it looks like it makes sense, in the future, he will bring it to the Board. Mr. Dentino stated that he had the great pleasure of watching the police & fire and he feels Mansfield has the best of them all. Mr. Dentino asked if there are any grants available. Chief Boldrighini stated that grants are difficult to predict and time consuming, but that does not stop the Department from applying. Mansfield's affluence sometimes works against us when it comes to grants. Mr. Dentine, asked about the people that were supposed to come in to do administrative work. Chief Sellon stated that that is part of the Regional Dispatch model. He added that he is waiting for special legislation that Representative Barrows is working on, and to fully understand the financial aspect once the RECC is established. Chief Sellon stated that he has reached out to a few colleges to create that set-up to fill needs inside the agency. Mr. Dentine asked if the Department takes unfunded liabilities into account. Chief Boldrighini said yes. Chief Sellon stated that with each new hire for the RECC they budgeted 40% increase offset for those benefits. Mr. Schoonveld asked if last year's ambulance revenue was $1.3 million, what was the expense? Chief Boldrighini gave an explanation of the breakdown of the fire and the EMS sides of the budget. Mr. Ross stated the proposed budget for EMS is $807,323 including personnel, so the margin is in the $300,000 area, which is why the he and Mr. Standbrook are considering an enterprise fund. Mr. Schoonveld stated that at the face of it he is not in favor of an enterprise fund. Mr. DelVecchio asked does the EMS budget cover all of the EMS expenses. Chief Boldrighini said, yes it does. Mr. Ross stated that he would disagree, not all of the expenses of the ambulance are included in the ambulance budget at this time. Mr. Schoonveld stated if we are growing future revenues, we want to grow them where it is profitable. Chief Boldrighini stated that he agrees, he does not want to put a burden on the citizens of this community and he does not want to have to raise the rates. Mr. Schoonveld stated that it is important to understand what level of mutual aid is proper. Chief Boldrighini stated that the level should be 50/50 split and we are getting closer to that. Mr. Schoonveld asked about Mobile Integrated Healthcare. Chief Boldrighini stated that there have been countless meetings at the State level on MIH as there had to be regulation changes to make it happen, but it still needs to have a funding mechanism in place and a budget that needs to be established, and potentially there will be some movement on this in Boston. Mr. Schoonveld summarized that it seems like the kind of care proposed by MIH is the kind of care that people could get from their current doctor with their current insurance. Chief Boldrighini said MIH is a profound shift in healthcare. Chairman Aptowitz asked, if the EMS Coordinator position is approved will the stipend go away, and do the two people received the stipend know that? Chief Boldrighini said yes and that the position would be set up very much like the Fire Prevention division. Chairman Aptowitz asked how many lost trips the Board Of Selectmen's Meeting November 16, 2016 Page 3 of 9 Department has had? Chief Boldrighini said 30, which equates to about $30,000. The Chairman and the Chief then discussed the need to review receivables since it has not been done for a few years. Chief Sellon began his budget presentation by stating that this is the last budget that will not have an impact with regards to Regional Dispatch. Once all four towns vote on RECO, we have to put together a financial outlook for the next 3-5 years. Chairman Aptowitz stated that the proposed Police budget has no additional staff, and asked if the Police Department has any big purchases. Chief Sellon stated that we have 3 cruisers in this budget as well as the last year of the lease on the other cruiser per the cruiser replacement plan. The Department has identified some staffing needs, but he is looking at how to offset those costs. There are some positions that have an increased workload that cannot be sustained, such as the SRO and there may be the need for an additional SRO soon, and the Chief stated that there are potential revenues streams to offset the cost. The Chief stated that the proposed budget has everything the Department needs for this year. Mr. Dentin stated that he appreciates that the Chiefs are diligent and stay within their budgets. Mr. Schoonveld asked if there would be some leadtime needed for cross -training for the RECC. Chief Sellon said, yes and he hopes it can be done in 2-4 months and the better they plan the less impact it will have on the budget. He said the target date is April 2019 for the opening of the RECC which coincides with the opening of the Public Safety Building. Mr. Ross noted that today he spoke with the four town administrators about starting to get things organized to get the district going. One other item is to apply to the State to get funding to get the Communications Executive Director on board. Chairman Aptowitz noted that the synergy with the other towns has been very cooperative through this whole process. Mr. DelVecchio stated that he appreciates that the Chief is conscious of revenues, but he wants to be sure that if there is a true need that the Chief shouldn't hesitate to bring it to the Board. Mr. Trowbridge asked if the department will be eligible for any Gaming Commission funding for the analyst again this year? Chief Sellon stated that they will apply again this year. Mr. Trowbridge noted that the Board receives a weekly report from the Town Manager and asked, would be it be advisable to get a report from Police and Fire on where they are at with dispatch, staffing. and other items each month? Chief Sellon stated that he thought it would help to move projects along because it would be an opportunity to provide information that will help to answer questions that might come later on during the budget process. Mr. Trowbridge suggested that all that is needed is a short list of important items each month, not specific personal details about day-to-day business. Chairman Aptowitz stated that he would like to be aware of any pending litigation items. Chief Boldrighini stated that there is a staff meeting each month and the Chiefs could present a summary to the Town Manager following that meeting that the Town Manager would pass along to the Board. Chairman Aptowitz asked about old vehicles and advised to get rid of any vehicles that the Town is not using through the auction process so the new lot doesn't get filled up with old vehicles. Chairman Aptowitz stated that the meetings with the Xfinity Center are moving along. Mr. Ross stated that he is impressed that Chief Sellon and Chief Boldrighini work so well together. He added, they share each other's understandings and needs, and help solve each other's problems, and it is a synergy that he appreciates. 6. Israel presentation from Police Chief Sellon. Chief Sellon was present before the Board to give a slide presentation of the anti -terrorism training he took in Israel. He stated that he attended with the Boston Police Commission and the Lt. Colonial from the State Police and other public safety personnel from around the State. It had been his hope that maybe there would be a few things that he could bring back, but he got so much more. The Chief gave a slide presentation on this trip (available in file). Board Of Selectmen's Meeting November 16, 2016 Page 4 of 9 Following the presentation Chairman Aptowitz thanked Chief Sellon for the presentation, and noted that the trip was sponsored by the Anti -Defamation league. Mr. Trowbridge stated that it is important to attend these training as we always come back with a few things that are important and can be utilized in our positions in the Town. Mr. DelVecchio stated that he was glad that the Chief had this opportunity and took advantages of it. Mr. Dentino asked if the Chief gave them any insight. The Chief stated that there was a lot of interactions and sharing among the group. Mr. Schoonveld noted that the Chief of Boston attended as well. Chief Sellon stated that it was humbling to be part of the group and the lessons that were learned are significant. Mr. Schoonveld asked if as he returned were there things that struck him as needs within our Town. He said, that his thoughts immediately went to the schools and he reached out to the Superintendents and Chief Boldrighini. Mr. Schoonveld asked if there is funding or grants available to help protect the most vulnerable areas of our Towns. Chief Sellon said yes. Mr. Trowbridge stated that our Town should be very proud that Chief Sellon was chosen to participate in the training. 7. Audi Committee's Annual Report to the Board of Selectmen for FY16 Chairman Ragazzo is sick and this will be rescheduled. 8. Audit Committee update to the Board of Selectmen. Chairman Ragazzo is sick and this will be rescheduled. 9. Continue discussion and budget update from the Town Manager. Mr. Ross stated that he ran the numbers that the Governor presented and the net change in revenue and reduction in State expenditures on the cherry sheet is about $210,000. Almost all of that relates to a reduction in Charter School sending. Which reflects a smaller number of students attending Charter School from Mansfield. Which he considers to be a good reflection on the Mansfield Schools that parent are bringing their children back to the Mansfield Schools. He noted that the budget will remain as conservative as possible. Mr. Trowbridge asked if there are any developments on the school side. Mr. Ross said, no. He then stated that the health insurance numbers for the Southeastern Massachusetts Heath Group (SMHG) are higher than the estimated 10%. That would mean that Mr. Ross might be coming to the Board with the recommendation to adopt the optional sections in the State law so that the Town can address the cost of health insurance for the Town's employees. Mr. Ross stated that the increase is anywhere between 14%-20% for all the communities in th SMGH. Mr. Ross stated that SMHG was shocked at the increase and one of the things that they group did was eliminate a couple of the expensive plans, but SMHG was advised by labor counsel that those changes would have to be bargained. He added that Mansfield is not one of the communities involved with the bargaining as the Town took care of those changes five years ago. Mr. DelVecchio asked if the increase in health insurance is set in stone. Mr. Ross said no, and because we are a self-insured group and half -way through the fiscal year the group is running about $2 million over expenditures, so the group told the GBS people to go back and sort that out. Mr. Ross said he also waiting to see what the governor proposes concerning municipal healthcare costs. Mr. Schoonveld stated that he is concerned about Mr. Ross' statement that other plans are being added in other towns and how that affects price. Mr. Ross stated, the estimated expenses for the group will be $61 million. Chairman Aptowitz stated that we cannot afford it .Mr. Ross agreed and said, it is unacceptable. Chairman Aptowitz stated that the budget committee is going to have to get to work. Chairman Aptowitz stated that you have a $3 million problem and we have to get to work and deal with it. 10. Resident Questions and Comments. None 11. Review and Approve Consent Agenda Review and Approve Consent Agenda All items on the Consent Agenda may be adopted with a single motion. Any member of the Board of Selectmen may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration in Board Of Selectmen's Meeting November 16, 2016 Page 5 of 9 which case that item will be voted on separately from the remainder of the Consent Agenda. All licenses have been routed through Town Hall Departments and any conditions have been noted below. a. Approval Of Board Of Selectmen Minutes For: Meeting Of January 18, 2016 E911 Regionalization Meeting b. Vote To Approve Warrants: Town Vendor Warrant No. 17030T in the amount of $122,401.59 Electric Department Vendor Warrant No. 17030E in the amount of $46,049.33 C. Events and Signage: d. Consideration of Event Application For 17th Annual MHS All -Sports Booster's Club 5K To Be Held May 21 st from MHS through "Lenny's Loop" and back to MHS And Subject To Public Safety Recommendations. C. Licenses and Permits: • Consideration of application by Delicious Treats, LLC dba Cold Stone Creamery for a change of business name to Sweet Tooth, LLC for its Common Victualler License located at 280 School Street, Mansfield. • Consideration of Drainlayers license for Jones Contracting Inc. Consideration And Approval Of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 1703OPT • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 17030TV Correspondence • Final Decree from Land Court for Land on Fruit Street, Map 34, Lot 54 • Letter from Mr. & Mrs. Leo McTernan regarding reimbursement for damage water line • Letter from Michael Morrissey, Norfolk District Attorney • Letter from Jessica & Jack Medeiros Motion to approve the consent agenda with the amendment that Mr. Schoonveld has an edit to the spelling of his name in the minutes of January 18, 2017. Trowbridge/Schoonveld Passes: 5:0 12. Consideration And Approval Of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 1703OPT in the amount of 325,570.60 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 1703OPT in the amount of $325,570.60 (Trowbridge/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 17030TV in the amount of $106,416.44 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 17030TV in the amount of $106,416.44 (Trowbridge/DelVecehio) Passes 5:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 1703OPS in the amount of $1,613,647.33 Motion to approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 1703OPS in the amount of $1,613,647.33 Trowbridge/DelVecchio Passes: 4:0:1 Mr. Trowbridge abstains • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 17030SV in the amount of $551,363.91 Motion to approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 17030SV in the amount of $551,363.91 (Trowbridge/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 13. Correspondence • Final Decree from Land Court for Land on Fruit Street, Map 34, Lot 54 • Letter from Mr. & Mrs. Leo McTernan regarding reimbursement for damage water line • Letter from Michael Morrissey, Norfolk District Attorney Board Of Selectmen's Meeting November 16, 2016 Page 6 of 9 • Letter from Jessica & Jack Medeiros 14. Town Manager's Report Mr. Ross stated that the Town has received a letter from the MBTA that they have filed an order for the taking of the easements for the ramps for people with disabilities at the underpass. Foxborough and Easton are both on board with Regional Dispatch, and Norton will vote tomorrow night. The Town will start to reorganize the district, and the Committee will be getting the agreement ready to be signed by all of the communities. The RFP for the Distributed Generation Project for the Electric Department has been posted today. The Electric Board had approved some power hedging, and those contracts will be back in the next week and implementation will begin. During the last storm, there was one service taken down due to a tree falling, there was no power outage. Southeastern Massachusetts Health Group had a proposal and presentation from CANARA, a group that provides brand name pharmaceutical drugs from other countries. They do it by mail order. They require prescriptions and follow the same standards as our current providers. If all of our members with ongoing prescriptions, not short-term prescriptions, use the maximum amount of that service we could potentially save over $1 million. The savings included is that they do not charge a co -pay to the employee, and the pricing is such that the group saves a consideratble amount of money. The group approved it and the Town will move forward with the plan. Mr. Schoonveld asked were the data was taken from and Mr. Ross stated the data was considered as a group. Mr. Ross stated that Fall River has used the plan and has saved $17 million in ten years. Mr. Ross stated that he picked up the C1eanGov information at the MMA Conference and he thinks it is something the Town should explore further. Mr. Trowbridge asked, what are we paying now for the platform we are currently using? Mr. Ross stated that we are not paying a lot now because there is a community compact grant to pay for it, but it is not providing the appropriate information our citizens need. He added, if the school department information was included there would be an additional charge, which would be up to the School Department if they wanted to do it. Mr. Trowbridge stated that he would want to know many people are looking at this information to determine if the cost is justified. Mr. DelVecchio stated that it would be a useful tool for Mr. Ross and Mr. Stanbrook to put together a more user friendly budget. Mr. Schoonveld stated that if that was something was more visual and interactive online it would be great. Mr. Ross stated that he wants to explore ViewPoint for licensing and permitting software as their pricing has come down. For example, you create an initial record when the permit is issued for a $6 charge and it is put into the cloud, and you don't get charged each time you go back into the record, which is different than previously understood. Franklin is using it and added the $6 charge to their permit fees. Chairman Aptowitz asked how you recoup the initial cost and the maintenance of the software. Mr. Ross stated that there isn't a lot of software stored locally as it is shared. Chairman Aptowitz asked what is the point of it. Mr. Ross stated that its efficiency. For example, a person could go online to apply for a dog license and would not have to come into Town Hall to complete the transaction. Mr. Schoonveld stated that there might be great compliance if there was online convenience. Mr. Ross was assured that the Town would still own the records, and they are in an easily used file format. 15. BOS Questions and Comments Mr. Schoonveld reminded that if Board members want to nominate a volunteer for recognition please come forward and do so. He stated, he enjoyed the Governor's message as he is attuned to the messaging as he talked about the Council on Older Adults and it got him thinking about a session he attended at MMA. We need to talk about what we can do for our community's Older Adults to ensure we have a Town that reaches the older adult population. Mr. Schoonveld asked how and where could we coordinate an initiative to see how age -friendly we are and how to tap into State and National funding. Mr. Ross stated that we engage the Council on Aging to look at that and it wouldn't hurt to talk to George Forbes at the Housing Authority. Mr. Trowbridge stated that one of the first and most important things to him when he became a Selectmen was to engage the COA to talk specifically about a study for their growing population. Mr. Trowbridge noted Board Of Selectmen's Meeting November 16, 2016 Page 7 of 9 that COA had put in for a study for a building expansion that was put off by CIP. Mr. Schoonveld stated that he would visit with the new COA director for ideas on reaching that population. Mr. Dentino stated something could be added to the COA newsletter asking Mansfield's older adult population what they would like to see being done in Town to better serve them. Mr. Schoonveld stated that he would share the weblinks with the Board to give them a better idea of what he's talking about, as there are lots of resources out there. Mr. DelVecchio stated that he has concerns about our managers being given direction by individual Selectmen. Mr. Trowbridge stated that he would like to have whatever information is shared with the COA Director gets back to the Board as well. Mr. Trowbridge asked Mr. Ross to find out if the evaluation forms that were distributed are the ones the Selectmen approved. Mr. Ross said he would confirm per the meeting minutes. Mr. Trowbridge confirmed that the Xfinity sub -committee minutes would be distributed to the Board. Mr. Ross stated he would include them with his report on Friday. Mr. Trowbridge asked for the Board to send any Policies and Procedures to him. Mr. Trowbridge asked if there is an update on Mansfield Green. Mr. Ross stated that it will be difficult to do and keep the current staff under 19 hours, if they go over 19 hours the Town will have to give benefits. Chairman Aptowitz stated that the Town has received bids for Town Counsel. Chairman Aptowitz asked how the Board would like to proceed. Mr. Trowbridge suggested reviewing the bids as a group in two weeks. Mr. DelVecchio asked if the Town Manager would do an Executive summary for the Board. Mr. Ross said, yes. Mr. Trowbridge read a disclosure statement as he has been retained to do engineering work on a new building constructed by the IBEW. He explained that he was contracted to do this work in January of 2015, a year and a half before becoming a Selectmen, and stated he has checked with Town Counsel, and stated that there is no conflict. 16. Any Items Not Anticipated By The Chairman 48 Hours Prior To This Meeting None 17. Enter into Executive Session Under Exception No. 3, M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21 — To Discuss Strategy With Respect To Collective Bargaining With The Mansfield Electric Department and IBEW Local 104 (Financial Assistant Unit) and Mansfield Electric Department and IBEW Local 104 (Professional Unit), As An Open Meeting May Have A Detrimental Effect On The Bargaining Position Of The Town, and the Chair so declares • To approve Executive Session minutes for November 30, 2016 Discussing Collective Bargaining Negotiations With The AFSCME, DPW and Mansfield Electric Department Units, Pursuant The Chair So Declares, And To Not To Return To Open Session. MOTION: To enter into executive session: • To Discuss Strategy With Respect To Collective Bargaining With The Mansfield Electric Department and IBEW Local 104 (Financial Assistant Unit) and Mansfield Electric Department and IBEW Local 104 (Professional Unit), As An Open Meeting May Have A Detrimental Effect On The Bargaining Position Of The Town, and the Chairman so declares • To approve Executive Session minutes for November 30, 2016 Discussing Collective Bargaining Negotiations With The AFSCME, DPW, and Mansfield Electric Department Units, Pursuant The Chair So Declares, And To Not To Return To Open Session. (Trowbridge /DelVecchio ) Roll Call Vote: Chairman Aptowitz: Aye Mr. DelVecchio: Aye Board Of Selectmen's Meeting November 16, 2016 Page 8 of 9 Mr. Trowbridge: Aye George Dentino: Aye Mr. Schoonveld: Aye PASSES 5-0 Entered into Executive Session at 9:48 pm. Signature Minutes prepared by: Nancy Griffin Documents used in this meeting: Budget Packet from Fire Chief Boldrighini Board Of Selectmen's Meeting November 16, 2016 Page 9 of 9 Z—/—1 Date