HomeMy WebLinkAboutATM Certifications 5-2-2017To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Ram, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Mananne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 1
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to defray the expenses of the Municipal Town
departments for the ensuing 12 -month period beginning July 1, 2017; or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
Explanation: This article (if approved) establishes the FY2018 budget appropriations for
municipal expenses, as well as all debt, insurance and employee benefits for all Town and
School departments.
ARTICLE 1 - VOTE
I move that the sum of Forty -Two Million One Hundred Seven Thousand Nine Hundred
Seventy -Five Dollars ($42,107,975.00) be hereby appropriated from the funding sources listed
below, to defray the expenses of the Municipal Town departments as shown below for the
ensuing 12 -month period beginning July 1, 2017:
Funding Sources:
Raise and Appropriate from the FYI Tax Levy and other
General Revenues from the Town: $41,065,005.00
General Fund Free Cash in the treasury of the Town (Undesignated
Fund Balance): 1$200,000.00
Wetlands Protection Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Fund: $4,162.00
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)269-1083 Email. milaples@mansfieldma.cam
Insurance Reimbursements of less than $150,000.00 Revolving
Fund: $41,759.00
Police Details Revolving Fund: $40,000.00
Pension Reserve Trust Fund (to be used to pay Police Employee $60,000.00
Benefits within the FYI 8 Employee Benefits budget):
Water Enterprise Fund Operations Revenues:
$249,362.00
Sewer Enterprise Fund Operations Revenues:
$222,057.00
Electric Department Operations Revenues:
$36,080.00
Airport Enterprise Fund Operations Revenues:
$2,251.00
Parking Enterprise Fund Operations Revenues:
$187,299.00
Total
$42,107,975.00
2017 2018 Dollar Percent
Number General Government Budget Proposed Difference Difference
Elected Officials
1
Town Moderator
$0.00
$100.00
$100.00
0.00%
Total
$0.00
$100.00
$100.00
0.00%
Selectmen
2
Other Expenses
$86,000.00
$86,200.00
$200.00
0.23%
Total
$86,000.00
$86,200.00
$200.00
0.23%
Town Manager
3a
Personal Services
$341,501.00
$270,180.00
($71,321.00)
-20.88%
3b
Other Expenses
$111,200.00
$118,800.00
$7,600.00
6.83%
Total
$452,701.00
$388,980.00
($63,721.00)
-14.08%
Finance Committee
4a
Personal Services
$5,000.00
$0.00
($5,000.00)
-100.00%
4b
Other Expenses
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
$0.00
0.00%
4e
Reserve Fund
$361,500.00
$375,000.00
$13,500.00
3.73%
Total
$369,000.00
$377,500.00
$8,500.00
2.30%
Finance-
Treasurer/Collector
5a
Personal Services
$555,680.00
$336,668.00
($219,012.00)
-39.41%
5b
Other Expenses
$83,000.00
$100,000.00
$17,000.00
20.48%
Total
$638,680.00
$436,668.00
($202,012.00)
-31.63%
Finance—Finance
Director
6a
Personal Services
$343,870.00
$269,631.00
($74,239.00)
-21.59%
6b
Other Expenses
$43,550.00
$39,684.00
($3,866.00)
-8.88%
Total
$387,420.00
$309,315.00
($78,105.00)
-20.16%
Finance - Assessors
7a
Personal Services
$265,508.00
$134,156.00
($131,352.00)
-49.47%
7b
Other Expenses
$27,320.00
$38,480.00
$11,160.00
40.85%
Total
$292,828.00
$172,636.00
($120,192.00)
-41.05%
Personnel
8a
Personal Services
$57,252.00
$45,270.00
($11,982.00)
-20.93%
8b
Other Expenses
$29,750.00
$29,250.00
($500.00)
-1.68%
Total
$87,002.00
$74,520.00
($84.00)
-14.35%
Finance - Management
Information Systems
9a
Personal Services
$292,643.00
$272,963.00
($19,680.00)
-6.72%
9b
Other Expenses
$253,930.00
$292,206.00
$38,276.00
15.07%
9c
Capital Outlay
$140,900.00
$12,700.00
($128,200.00)
-90.99%
Total
$687,473.00
$577,869.00
($109,604.00)
-15.94%
Town Clerk
10a
Personal Services
$294,121.00
$179,335.00
($114,786.00)
-39.03%
10b
Other Expenses
$48,400.00
$29,250.00
($19,150.00)
-39.57%
Total
$342,521.00
$208,585.00
($133,936.00)
-39.10%
Conservation
Ila
Personal Services
$75,302.00
$64,054.00
($11,248.00)
-14.94%
l lb
Other Expenses
$3,390.00
$3,390.00
$0.00
0.00%
Total
$78,692.00
$67,444.00
($11,248.00)
-14.29%
2017 2018 Dollar Percent
Number Public Safety Budget Proposed Difference Difference
Police
16a Personal Services
16b Other Expenses
16c Capital Outlay
$5,382,655.00 $4,035,562.00 ($1,347,093.00) -25.03%
$516,420.00 $572,999.00 $56,579.00 10.96%
$302,809.00 $205,897.00 ($96,912.00) -32.00%
Total $6,201,884.00 $4,814,458.00 ($1,387,426.00) -22.37%
Fire
Planning Board
17a Personal Services
12a
Personal Services
$132,615.00
$114,173.00
($18,442.00)
-13.91%
12b
Other Expenses
$1,550.00
$1,550.00
$0.00
0.00%
$31,000.00
Total
$134,165.00
$115,723.00
($18,442.00)
-13.75%
-26.57%
Zoning Board of
Appeals
13a
Personal Services
$2.00
$1.00
($1.00)
-50.00%
13b
Other Expenses
$400.00
$400.00
$0.00
0.00%
Total
$402.00
$401.00
($1.00)
-0.25%
Boards/Committees
14a
Personal Services
$500.00
$9,900.00
$9,400.00
1880.00%
14b
Other Expenses
$2,600.00
$5,600.00
$3,000.00
115.38%
Total
$3.100.00
$15,500.00
$12,400.00
400.00%
Public Buildings
15a
Personal Services
$234,709.00
$250,487.00
$15,778.00
6.72%
15b
Other Expenses
$328,445.00
$359,645.00
$31,200.00
9.50%
15c
Capital Outlay
$71,000.00
$117,000.00
$46,000.00
64.79%
Total
$634,154.00
$727,132.00
$92,978.00
14.66%
2017 2018 Dollar Percent
Number Public Safety Budget Proposed Difference Difference
Police
16a Personal Services
16b Other Expenses
16c Capital Outlay
$5,382,655.00 $4,035,562.00 ($1,347,093.00) -25.03%
$516,420.00 $572,999.00 $56,579.00 10.96%
$302,809.00 $205,897.00 ($96,912.00) -32.00%
Total $6,201,884.00 $4,814,458.00 ($1,387,426.00) -22.37%
Fire
17a Personal Services
$5,306,997.00
$3,742,940.00
($1,564,057.00)
-29.47%
17b Other Expenses
$219,173.00
$275,158.00
$55,985.00
25.54%
17c Capital Outlay
$33,360.00
$64,360.00
$31,000.00
92.93%
Total
$5,559,530.00
$4,082,458.00
($1,477,072.00)
-26.57%
Emergency Medical Services
18a
Personal Services
$598,944.00
$523,746.00
($75,198.00)
-12.56%
18b
Other Expenses
$128,318.00
$139,555.00
$11,237.00
8.76%
18c
Capital Outlay
$2,587.00
$2,587.00
$0.00
0.00%
Total
$729,849.00
$665,888.00
($63,961.00)
-8.76%
Dispatchers
19a
Personal Services
$873,980.00
$722,794.00
($151,186.00)
-17.30%
19b
Other Expenses
$22,050.00
$27,420.00
$5,370.00
24.35%
19c
Capital Outlay
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
$0.00
0.00%
Total
$899,030.00
$753,214.00
($145,816.00)
-16.22%
Regulatory &
Inspection
20a
Personal Services
$481,276.00
$344,499.00
($136,777.00)
-28.42%
20b
Other Expenses
$14,602.00
$14,752.00
$150.00
1.03%
Total
$495,878.00
$359,251.00
($136,627.00)
-27.55%
Emergency
Management
21a
Personal Services
$4,498.00
$4,498.00
$0.00
0.00%
21b
Other Expenses
$42,780.00
$48,000.00
$5,220.00
12.20%
21c
Capital Outlay
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
$0.00
0.00%
Total
$52,278.00
$57,498.00
$5,220.00
9.99%
Town Expense - Education
22a
Personal Services
$42,657.00
$53,000.00
$10,343.00
24.25%
22b
SE Regional Voc. Tech.
$782,459.00
$814,639.00
$32,180.00
4.11%
Assessment
Total
$825,116.00
$867,639.00
$42,523.00
5.15%
DPW Administration
23a
Personal Services
$285,409.00
$237,658.00
($47,751.00)
-16.73%
23b
Other Expenses
$1,926,914.00
$1,948,345.00
$21,431.00
1.11%
Total
$2,212,323.00
$2,186,003.00
($26,320.00)
-1.19%
DPW - Highway
24a
Personal Services
$1,465,024.00
$966,498.00
($498,526.00)
-34.03%
24b
Other Expenses
$904,391.00
$932,834.00
$28,443.00
3.14%
24c
Capital Outlay
$27,500.00
$20,500.00
($7,000.00)
-25.45%
Total
$2,396,915.00
$1,919,832.00
($477,083.00)
-19.90%
DPW - Snow & Ice
25 Personal Services & $389,440.00
Other Expenses
Total $389,440.00
Human Services
$389,440.00 $0.00 0.00%
$389,440.00 $0.00 0.00%
Health
26a Personal Services $114,915.00 $82,087.00 ($32,828.00) -28.57%
26b Other Expenses $29,515.00 $39,538.00 $10,023.00 33.96%
Total $144,430.00 $121,625.00 ($22,805.00) -15.79%
Right to Know
27 Personal Services $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
Total $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
Senior Citizens
28a
Personal Services
$398,029.00
$328,304.00
($69,725.00)
-17.52%
28b
Other Expenses
$53,434.00
$53,384.00
($50.00)
-0.09%
Total
$451,463.00
$381,688.00
($69,775.00)
-15.46%
Veterans
29a
Personal Services
$106,587.00
$61,868.00
($44,719.00)
-41.96%
29b
Other Expenses
$250,400.00
$210,450.00
($39,950.00)
-15.95%
Total
$356,987.00
$272,318.00
($84,669.00)
-23.72%
Social Services
30a
Personal Services
$97,047.00
$77,614.00
($19,433.00)
-20.02%
30b
Other Expenses
$935.00
$935.00
$0.00
0.00%
Total
$97,982.00
$78,549.00
($19,433.00)
-19.83%
Municipal Building
Committee
31a
Personal Services
$2,500.00
$0.00
($2,500.00)
-100.00%
31b
Other Expenses
$750.00
$750.00
$0.00
0.00%
Total
$3,250.00
$750.00
($2,500.00)
-76.92%
Library
32a Personal Services $631,642.00 $635,368.00 $3,726.00 0.59%
32b Other Expenses $267,423.00 $273,567.00 $6,144.00 2.30%
Total $899,065.00 $908,935.00 $9,870.00 1.10%
Parks & Recreation
33a Personal Services $150,065.00 $84,982.00 ($65,083.00) -43.37%
33b Other Expenses $21,200.00 $19,900.00 ($1,300.00) -6.13%
Total $171,265.00 $104,882.00 ($66,383.00) -38.76%
Historical Commission
34 Other Expenses $1,300.00 $1,300.00 $0.00 0.00%
Total $1,300.00 $1,300.00 $0.00 0.00%
Arts Cultural Council
35 Other Expenses $2,700.00 $2,750.00 $50.00 1.85%
Total $2,700.00 $2,750.00 $50.00 1.85%
Debt Service
36 Debt $3,326,366.00 $4,674,895.00 $1,348,529.00 40.54%
Total $3,326,366.00 $4,674,895.00 $1,348,529.00 40.54%
Unclassified
37 Miscellaneous
$9,289.00
$9,173.00
($116.00) -1.25%
38 Town Insurance
$968,514.00
$953,600.00
($14,914.00 -1.54%
39 Employee Benefits
$9,025,566.00
$14,940,256.00
$5,914,690.00 65.53%
Total $10,003,369.00 $15,903,029.00 $5,899,660.00 58.98%
Total Article 1 $39,417,558.00 $42,107,975.00 $2,690,417.00
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Cleric of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 2
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to defray the expenses of the Mansfield Public
School System for the ensuing 12 -month period beginning July 1, 2017; or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Mansfield School Committee
Explanation: This article (if approved) establishes the FY2018 budget appropriations for the
School Department.
ARTICLE 2 - VOTE
I move that Forty -Nine Million Sixty -Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty -One Dollars
($49,067,951.00) be hereby appropriated, to be expended by the Mansfield School Committee to
defray the expenses of the Mansfield Public School System for the ensuing 12 month period
beginning July 1, 2017, and to meet this appropriation, Forty -Eight Million Eight Hundred Sixty -
Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty -One Dollars ($48,867,951.00) be hereby raised and
appropriated from the FY 2018 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town, and Two
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) be hereby transferred from Free Cash in the treasury
of the Town (Undesignated Fund Balance).
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
Phone (508)269-7345 Fax (508)269-1083 Email- nu'taples@manieldma.eam
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Koty, Mansfield, Massacbuseas 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 3
To see if the Town will vote that the income from sales of electricity to private customers or for
electricity supplied to municipal buildings, together with receipts from jobbing accounts, be
appropriated for the Municipal Electric Department, the whole to be expended by the Manager of
the Municipal Electric Department under the direction and control of the Board of Selectmen
acting as Electric Commissioners, for expenses of the Department for FY 2018, as defined in
Section 57 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws, and that, if said sum and said income shall
exceed said expense for said fiscal year, such excess shall be transferred to the construction fund
of said plant and appropriated and used for such additions thereto as may thereafter be authorized
by the Electric Commissioners; or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Municipal Electric Commissioners
Explanation: This article (if approved) provides the appropriation from Electric Department
receipts for the Electric Department maintenance and plant operations for FY 2018.
ARTICLE 3 - VOTE
I move that the income from sales of electricity to private customers or for electricity supplied to
municipal buildings, together with receipts from jobbing accounts, be appropriated for the
Municipal Electric Department, the whole to be expended by the Manager of the Municipal
Electric Department under the direction and control of the Board of Selectmen acting as Electric
Commissioners, for expenses of the Department for FY 2018, as defined in Section 57 of
Chapter 164 of the Mass. General Laws, and that, if said sum and said income shall exceed said
expense for said year, such excess shall be transferred to the construction fund of said plant and
appropriated and used for such additions thereto as may thereafter be authorized by the Electric
Commissioners.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-9083 Email. mstaples@mansfteldma.com
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Ram, Mansfield, Massachuseiis 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 4
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from Enterprise Fund Revenue or any other
source, transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of
money to provide for the operations, maintenance, improvements, capital outlay, debt service,
and other costs related to the Water Enterprise Fund, Sewer Enterprise Fund, Airport Enterprise
Fund, and Parking Enterprise Fund for the ensuing 12 month period beginning July 1, 2017; or
take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
Explanation: This article (if approved) will establish the FY2018 budget appropriations for the
Water, Sewer, Airport, and Parking Enterprise Funds.
ARTICLE 4 - VOTE
ARTICLE 4 — MOTION 1:
I move that the sum of Five Million Thirty Thousand Five Hundred Sixty -Six Dollars
($5,030,566.00) be hereby appropriated from the revenue sources described below, to be
expended by the Town Manager with the approval of the Director of the Mansfield Department
of Public Works on maintenance, operation, improvements, debt service and other costs related
to the delivery of water to the Town of Mansfield's residents and businesses for the ensuing 12 -
month period beginning July 1, 2017 as set forth below:
Funding Sources:
Raise from Water Enterprise Fund Revenues: $5,025,646.00
Raise from Water Enterprise Fund Retained $150,000.00
Earnings:
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email: mstaples@man#teldma.roni
Raise and Appropriate from the FY18 Tax Levy
and other General Revenues from the Town:
Total
W E t r rise Fund
$4,920.00
$5,030,566.00
2017 2018 Dollar Percent
Letter
ater n e p
Expenses
Budget
Proposed
Difference
Difference
Personal Services
$1,490,584.00
$1,156,436.00
($334,148.00)
-22.42%
a
b
Other Expenses
$1,022,300.00
$1,025,300.00
$3,000.00
$0.00
0.29%
0.00%
c
Reserve Fund
$52,000.00
$0.00
$52,000.00
$377,565.00
$377,565.00
0.00%
d
e
Employee Benefits
Capital Outlay
$276,000.00
$219,000.00
($57,000.00)
-20.65%
f
Debt
$1,929,129.00
$1,865,903.00
($63,226.00)
-3.28%
g
Indirect Costs
$244,473.00
$42,500.00
$249,362.00
$85,000.00
$4,889.00
$42,500.00
2.00%
100.00%
h
OPEB Trust Fund Transfer
$5,056,986.00
$5,030,566.00
($26,420.00)
-0.52%
Total
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfieg Massachusetts WW 8
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 4
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from Enterprise Fund Revenue or any other
source, transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of
money to provide for the operations, maintenance, improvements, capital outlay, debt service,
and other costs related to the Water Enterprise Fund, Sewer Enterprise Fund, Airport Enterprise
Fund, and Parking Enterprise Fund for the ensuing 12 month period beginning July 1, 2017; or
take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
Explanation: This article (if approved) will establish the FY2018 budget appropriations for the
Water, Sewer, Airport, and Parking Enterprise Funds.
ARTICLE 4 — VOTE
ARTICLE 4 — MOTION 2
I move that the sum of Five Million One Hundred Eighty -Nine Thousand Six Hundred Ninety
Dollars ($5,189,690.00) be hereby appropriated from Sewer Enterprise Fund Revenues and
Twenty -Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($28,815.00) be hereby appropriated
from Sewer Enterprise Fund Fund Balance for Pre -paid Sewer Betterments to be expended for
the payment of Sewer Enterprise Fund Sewer Betterment -related debt only, for a total amount to
be appropriated of Five Million Two Hundred Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Five Dollars
($5,218,505.00) to be expended by the Town Manager with the approval of the Director of the
Mansfield Department of Public Works on maintenance, operation, improvements, debt service
and other costs related to the delivery of wastewater services to the Town of Mansfield, and
pursuant to an Intermunicipal Agreement to the Towns of Mansfield, Norton, Foxborough, and
any other Town with which the preceding Towns may contract, for the ensuing 12 -month period
beginning July 1, 2017 as set forth below:
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-9083 Email. mstaples@manifieldma.com
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
Sewer Enterprise Fund
2017
2018
Dollar
Percent
Letter
Expenses
Bud et
Proposed
Difference
Difference
Personal Services
$1,399,670.00
$1,102,768.00
($296,902.00)
-21.21%
a
b
Other Expenses
$196,400.00
$177,400.00
($19,000.00)
-9.67%
Reserve Fund
$51,000.00
$53,000.00
$2,000.00
3.92%
c
d
Employee Benefits
$0.00
$433,678.00
$433,678.00
0.00%
e
Capital Outlay
$50,000.00
$50,000.00
$0.00
0.00%
f
Debt
$272,525.00
$264,374.00
($8,151.00)
3.00%
g
Indirect Costs
$217,703.00
$222,057.00
$4,354.00
2.00%
h
OPEB Trust Fund Transfer
$42,500.00
$85,000.00
$42,500.00
100.00%
i
Intergovernmental
Assessments
$2,805,492.00
$2,830,228.00
$24,736.00
3.94%
Total
$5,035,290.00
$5,218,505.00
$183,215.00
3.64%
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Bow, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 4
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from Enterprise Fund Revenue or any other
source, transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of
money to provide for the operations, maintenance, improvements, capital outlay, debt service,
and other costs related to the Water Enterprise Fund, Sewer Enterprise Fund, Airport Enterprise
Fund, and Parking Enterprise Fund for the ensuing 12 month period beginning July 1, 2017; or
take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
Explanation. This article (if approved) will establish the FY2018 budget appropriations for the
Water, Sewer, Airport, and Parking Enterprise Funds.
ARTICLE 4 — VOTE
ARTICLE 4 — MOTION 3:
I move that the sum of One Hundred Forty -Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty -Five Dollars
($148,755.00) be hereby appropriated from Airport Enterprise Fund Revenues to be expended by
the Mansfield Airport Commission to defray the expenses of the Airport Enterprise Fund for the
ensuing 12 -month period beginning July 1, 2017 as set forth below:
A' t Enter rise Fund
►rpor p 2017 2018 Dollar Percent
Letter Expenses Bud et Pro osed Difference Difference
a Personal Services $1,000.00 $2,500.00 $1,500.00 150.00%
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b Other Expenses
$125,930.00
$133,950.00
$8,020.00
6.37%
c Reserve Fund
$1,523.00
$1,590.00
$67.00
4.40%
d Capital Outlay
$19,873.00
$8,464.00
($11,409.00)
-57.41%
e Indirect Costs
$2,207.00
$2,251.00
$44.00
1.99%
Total
$150,533.00
$148,755.00
($1,778.00)
-1.18%
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Bow, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 4
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from Enterprise Fund Revenue or any other
source, transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of
money to provide for the operations, maintenance, improvements, capital outlay, debt service,
and other costs related to the Water Enterprise Fund, Sewer Enterprise Fund, Airport Enterprise
Fund, and Parking Enterprise Fund for the ensuing 12 month period beginning July 1, 2017; or
take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
Explanation: This article (if approved) will establish the FY2018 budget appropriations for the
Water, Sewer, Airport, and Parking Enterprise Funds.
ARTICLE 4 - VOTE
ARTICLE 4 — MOTION 4:
I move that the sum of Four Hundred Eighty -Seven Thousand Six Hundred Four Dollars
($487,604.00) be hereby appropriated from Parking Enterprise Fund Revenues and the sum of
One Hundred Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) be appropriated from Parking
Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings for a total to be appropriated of Six Hundred Twelve
Thousand Dollars ($612,604.00) to be expended by the Town Manager with the approval of the
Director of the Mansfield Department of Public Works on maintenance, operation,
improvements, access and egress to parking lots and other costs related to the Town -owned
Commuter Rail Parking Lots (as previously defined in Article 7 of the April 24, 2012 Annual
Town Meeting) for the ensuing 12 month period beginning July 1, 2017 as set forth below:
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Parking Enterprise Fund
2017 2018 Dollar Percent
Letter
Expenses
Budget
Proposed
Difference
Difference
a
Personal Services
$130,404.00
$113,704.00
($16,700.00)
-12.81%
b
Other Expenses
$252,748.00
$282,343.00
$29.595.00
11.71%
C
Reserve Fund
$6,000.00
$6,200.00
$200.00
3.33%
d
Employee Benefits
$0.00
$20,058.00
$20,058.00
0.00%
e
Capital Outlay
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
0.00%
f
Indirect Costs
$19,618.00
$20,012.00
$394.00
2.01%
g
OPEB Trust Fund Transfer
$1,500.00
$3,000.00
$1,500.00
100.00%
h
Transfers Out to General Fund
$163,207.00
$167,287.00
$4,080.00
2.50%
Total
$573,477.00
$612,604.00
$39,127.00
6.82%
and further that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase or gift easements
over any portions of the property known as Town Assessor Map 21, Parcel 331, numbered 75
Chauncy Street and shown on the plan filed with the Bristol County Registry District of the Land
Court as Plan No, 34990-A, including but not limited to the portions of such property known as
Draper Avenue and Allen Street, for public access purposes.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Ilam, Mansfield, Massathuselts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 5
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Manager, as Chief Procurement Officer, to
enter into a Town/School accounting software services contract beginning July 1, 2017, for a
period in excess of three years, but not to exceed seven years in length, including any and all
options to renew or extend said contract which may be exercised in the sole discretion of the
Town; or take any action in relation thereto.
Explanation: Mass. General Laws Chapter 30B Section 12(b) requires all contracts that
(including their renewals, extensions, and options) last longer than three years be approved by
Town Meeting. Longer accounting software services contracts often result in more
advantageous contract terms and/or pricing and decrease employee training and other start-up
costs when switching vendors. This article (if approved) will allow the Town Manager (as Chief
Procurement Officer), to enter into a Town/School accounting software services contract that is
longer than three years but does not exceed seven years or that can be renewed or extended by
the Town/School to last a total of not more than seven years.
ARTICLE 5 - VOTE
I move that the Town Manager, as Chief Procurement Officer and consistent with the
requirements of Chapter 30B of the Massachusetts General Laws, be authorized to enter into a
Town/School accounting software services contract for a period in excess of three years,
specifically, for an initial term of three years with four one-year options to renew which may be
exercised in the sole discretion of the Town, for a total contract not to exceed seven years
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
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To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 6
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Manager, as Chief Procurement Officer, to
enter into a Town/School payroll/timekeeping services contract beginning July 1, 2017, for a
period in excess of three years, but not to exceed seven years in length, including any and all
options to renew or extend said contract which may be exercised in the sole discretion of the
Town; or take any action in relation thereto.
Explanation: Mass. General Laws Chapter 30B Section 12(b) requires all contracts that
(including renewals, extensions, and options) last longer than three years be approved by Town
Meeting. Longer payroll/timekeeping services contracts often result in more advantageous
contract terms and/or pricing and decrease employee training and other start-up costs when
switching vendors. This article (if approved) will allow the Town Manager (as Chief
Procurement Officer), to enter into a payroll/timekeeping services contract that is longer than
three years but does not exceed seven years or that can be renewed or extended by the
Town/School to last a total of not more than seven years.
ARTICLE 6 - VOTE
I move that the Town Manager, as Chief Procurement Officer and consistent with the
requirements of Chapter 30B of the Massachusetts General Laws, be authorized to enter into a
Town/School payroll/timekeeping services contract for a period in excess of three years,
specifically, for an initial term of three years with four one-year options to renew which may be
exercised in the sole discretion of the Town, for a total contract not to exceed seven years.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email: mstaples@mansfieldma.com
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Raw, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 7
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money and/or to further amend, increase, decrease, or
otherwise adjust the appropriations voted at the May 3, 2016 Annual Town Meeting for several
Municipal Town departments for Fiscal Year 2017; or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
Explanation: These additional expenses have been incurred by the Town but were not
anticipated at the May 3, 2016 Annual Town Meeting. This article (if approved) will allow the
Town to pay for these unforeseen expenses.
ARTICLE 7 - VOTE
I move that the sum of Eight Hundred Eighty -Nine Thousand Six Hundred Forty -Four Dollars
($889,644.00) be hereby transferred or appropriated from the funding sources listed below to
increase and or decrease the appropriations for the Municipal Town departments as shown below
for the ensuing 12 -month period beginning July, 1, 2016 as voted pursuant to Article 1 and/or
Article 4 of the May 3, 2016 Annual Town Meeting:
Transferred Appropriations between FY17 Budgets:
Fund
Department
Source
Destination Budget
Transferred
Budget Line
Line Item
Amount
Item
General
Debt
Debt
Selectmen — Other
$30,000.00
Expenses
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General
Debt
Debt
Town Manager—
$30,000.00
Snow and Ice
Personal Services &
Other Expenses
$142,500.00
Other Expenses
General
DPW — Highway
Personal
Finance Committee-
$90,000.00
Services
Reserve Fund
General
Senior Citizens
Personal
Finance-
$12,000.00
Services
Treasurer/Collector
Personal Services
General
Finance -Finance
Personal
Finance — Finance
$1,500.00
Director
Services
Director Other
Expenses
General
Regulatory &
Personal
Town Clerk—
$750.00
Inspections
Services
Personal Services
General
Senior Citizens
Personal
Town Clerk —
$7,250.00
Services
Personal Services
General
Veterans
Other
Town Clerk - Other
$7,500.00
Expenses
Expenses
General
Assessors
Personal
Conservation —
$750.00
Services
Personal Services
General
Assessors
Personal
Planning - Personal
$750.00
Services
Services
General
Veterans
Other
Public Buildings —
$80,000.00
Expenses
Personal Services
General
Veterans
Other
Fire — Other
$12,500.00
Expenses
Expenses
General
Debt
Debt
Fire — Other
$9,300.00
Expenses
General
DPW - Highway
Personal
DPW
$36,000.00
Services
Administration -
Personal Services
General
DPW
Other
DPW - Highway —
$50,000.00
Administration
Expenses
Other Expenses
General
Debt
Debt
DPW - Highway—
$50,000.00
Other Expenses
General
Board of Health
Personal
Board of Health —
$7,000.00
Services
Other Expenses
General
Regulatory &
Personal
Veterans - Personal
$500.00
Inspection
Services
Services
Totals
$425,800.00
New Appropriations to FY17 Budgets:
Fund
De artment
Budget Line Item
Amount
General
Snow and Ice
Personal Services &
Other Expenses
$142,500.00
Water Enterprise
Water Enterprise
Other Expenses
$210,000.00
Airport Enterprise
Airport Enterprise
Other Expenses
$5,000.00
Airport Enterprise
Airport Enterprise
Capital Outlay
$6,344.00
Parking Enterprise
Parking Enterprise
Personal Services
$5,000.00
Parking Enterprise
Parking Enterprise
Other Expenses
$95,000.00
Totals
$463,844.00
Funding Sources:
Free Cash in the treasury of the Town (Undesignated Fund
Balance):
$142,500.00
Water Enterprise Retained Earnings:
$210,000.00
Airport Enterprise Retained Earnings:
$11,344.00
Parking Enterprise Retained Earnings:
$100,000.00
Totals
$463,844.00
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 8
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to pay for unpaid prior year's bills; or take any
action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
Explanation: In general, appropriated amounts at Town Meeting for one Fiscal Year cannot be
spent on a previous year's expenditures without Town Meeting approval. This article (if
approved) will pay for these outstanding bills that are presently known to be unpaid from prior
Fiscal Years.
ARTICLE 8 —VOTE
I move that the sum of Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eleven Dollars and Sixteen Cents
($8,911.16) be hereby transferred from the funding sources listed below, to pay the following
unpaid prior year's bills as shown below:
Previous Years' Unpaid Bills
Department
Vendor
Amount
DPW - Highway
Airgas East
$240.00
DPW - Highway
Airgas USA, LLC
$162.53
DPW - Highway
Advance Auto Parts
$197.97
DPW - Highway
Advance Auto Parts
$218.56
DPW - Highway
Advance Auto Parts
$8.70
DPW - Highway
Advance Auto Parts
$32.49
DPW - Highway
I Advance Auto Parts
$23.97
DPW - Highway
I Advance Auto Parts
$120.18
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DPW - Highway
Advance Auto Parts
$26.88
DPW - Highway
Advance Auto Parts
$12.73
DPW - Highway
Advance Auto Parts
$6.29
DPW - Highway
Advance Auto Parts
$31.06
DPW - Highway
Advance Auto Parts
$3.36
DPW - Highway
Advance Auto Parts
$11.30
DPW - Highway
Advance Auto Parts
$42.56
DPW - Highway
Advance Auto Parts
$19.59
DPW - Highway
Advance Auto Parts
$22.29
DPW - Highway
FYI Town of Mansfield Police Details
$279.96
DPW - Highway
FY15 Town of Mansfield Police Details
$1,679.76
Employee Benefits
Health Insurance Reimbursements for
$500.00
Employees and Retirees
Total General Fund
$3,640.18
Water Enterprise
Columbia Gas of Massachusetts
$557.39
Water Enterprise
Columbia Gas of Massachusetts
$218.30
Water Enterprise
Red Wing Shoes
$161.99
Water Enterprise
Red Wing Shoes
$148.49
Water Enterprise
Red Wing Shoes
$103.49
Water Enterprise
Red Wing Shoes
$161.49
Water Enterprise
FYI Town of Mansfield Details
$3,711.96
Water Enterprise
FYI Town of Mansfield Details
$207.87
Total Water Enterprise Fund
$5,270.98
Total All Unpaid Bills
$8,911.16
Funding Sources:
Town Insurance Reimbursements under $150,000.00 Revolving
$3,640.18
Fund:
Water Enterprise Fund Insurance Reimbursements under
$5,270.98
$150,000.00 Revolving Fund:
Totals
$8,911.16
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Bow, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 9
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to eliminate the deficits existing at the end of
Fiscal Year 2016 as of June 30, 2016; or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
Explanation: Several funds ended FYI in a deficit. This article (if approved) will transfer
money into these funds and eliminate these FY16 deficits from the Town's books.
ARTICLE 9 - VOTE
I move that the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) be hereby transferred from the
Town Insurance Reimbursements under $150,000.00 Revolving Fund to the Fire Details
Revolving Fund to eliminate the deficit existing at the end of fiscal year 2016 as of June 30,
2016.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
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To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 10
To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money received by the Town as a debt—
excluded bond premium related to the DPW Garage and Public Safety Complex borrowing as
authorized by Article 3 of the May 19, 2015 Town Meeting and September 15, 2015 ballot vote
and apply that sum of money to the DPW Garage and Public Safety Complex project
expenditures, and to reduce the amount authorized to be borrowed to finance the DPW Garage
and Public Safety Complex by the same sum of money, as allowed under Mass. General Laws
Chapter 44 Section 20; or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Finance Committee
Explanation: The Town has received a bond premium on its debt -excluded long-term borrowing
related to the financing of the DPW Garage and Public Safety Complex. Debt -excluded bond
premiums (net of issuance costs) may be applied to the project's costs and also must reduce the
overall amount borrowed for a project. This article (if approved) will transfer the debt -excluded
bond premium amount to the capital project to pay for project expenditures and reduce the
overall borrowing authorized for the DPW Garage and Public Safety Complex by the amount of
the debt -excluded bond premium received.
ARTICLE 10 - VOTE
I move that the sum of One Hundred Fifty -Eight Thousand Two Hundred Thirty -Three Dollars
and Thirty -Nine Cents ($158,233.39) which was received by the Town as a debt -excluded bond
premium related to the DPW Garage and Public Safety Complex borrowing as authorized by
Article 3 of the May 19, 2015 Town Meeting and the September 15, 2015 ballot vote be hereby
applied to the DPW Garage and Public Safety Complex project expenditures, and to also reduce
the amount authorized to be borrowed to finance the DPW Garage and Public Safety Complex
by the sum of One Hundred Fifty -Eight Thousand Two Hundred Thirty -Three Dollars and
Thirty -Nine Cents ($158,23339) as allowed by Mass. General Laws Chapter 44 Section 20; and
further that the Town vote to supplement each prior vote of the Town that authorizes the
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borrowing of money to pay costs of capital projects to provide that, in accordance with Chapter
44, Section 20 of the General Laws, the premium received by the Town upon the sale of any
bonds or notes thereunder, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance
of such bonds or notes, may be applied to pay project costs and the amount authorized to be
borrowed for each such project shall be reduced by the amount of any such premium so applied.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Tonin of Mansfield
6 Par, Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Mafianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 11
To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant
to any applicable statute a sum of money to defray the expenses of the Five -Year Revaluation of
all properties in the Town as required by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue for FY2022;
or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Board of Assessors
Explanation: The Department of Revenue requires that the Board of Assessors revalue all
properties in Town once every five years. The last revaluation was in FY2017. The total cost of
this revaluation in FY2022 is estimated to be $125,000.00. This article (if approved) will pay a
sum of money towards this FY2022 revaluation.
ARTICLE I I - VOTE
I move that the sum of Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) no longer needed for the
original purpose for which the sum has been appropriated, be hereby transferred from the
General Fund articles set forth below to be spent by the Town Manager to defray the expenses of
the Five -Year Revaluation of all properties in the Town as required by the Massachusetts
Department of Revenue for FY2022:
Closed General Fund Articles Funding Sources:
Department
Description
When Voted
Transfer Amount
DPW -Public
Buildings
Memorial Hall Roof
Repairs/Replacement
Article 12 Motion 1 5/19/15
Annual Town Meeting
$25,000.00
Totals
$25,000.00
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)269-1083 Email: mstaples@man�rieldmaxom
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Isom, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 12
To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant
to any applicable statute a sum of money to defray the expenses of the next ten-year cyclical
inspection of all properties in the Town as required by the Massachusetts Department of
Revenue; or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Board of Assessors
Explanation: Every ten years, the Department of Revenue ("DOR') requires the Town to
inspect all properties in the Town. If this inspection is not completed, the "DOR" may not allow
the Town to set a tax rate until this ten-year inspection is completed. The next cyclical
inspection is scheduled for FY 2024 and is estimated to cost $240,000.00 in FY 2024. This
article (if approved) will continue to fund this requirement now.
ARTICLE 12 - VOTE
I move that the sum of Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) no longer needed for the
original purposes for which the sums had been appropriated, be hereby transferred from the
General Fund articles set forth below to be spent by the Town Manager to defray the expenses of
the next 10 -year Cyclical Inspection of all Town properties:
Closed General Fund Articles Funding Sources:
Department
Description
When Voted
Transfer Amount
DPW -Public
Buildings
Memorial Hall Roof
Repairs/Replacement
Article 12 Motion 15/19/15
Annual Town Meeting
$8,000.00
Town Clerk
Voting Booths,
Tables, Signage
Article 11 Motion 15/3/16
Annual Town Meeting
$17,000.00
Totals
$25,000.00
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
Phone (508)269-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 E-mail: mstaples@mansfieldma.com
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Isom, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 13
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for
the Town of Mansfield; any premium received by the Town of Mansfield upon the sale of any
bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs
of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote
in accordance with Chapter 44 Section 20 of the Mass. General Laws, thereby reducing the
amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount; or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Capital Improvement Program Committee
Explanation: This article will contain several motions to fund the Capital Improvement
Program Committee's recommended Town, School, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport
Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projects for Fiscal Year 2018. This article (if approved) will
fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations.
ARTICLE 13 - VOTE
ARTICLE 13 — MOTION 1:
I move that the sum of One Million Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Four Hundred Seventy
Dollars ($1,260,470.00) be hereby appropriated to be spent by the Town Manager for the
following various Capital Improvement projects for the Town of Mansfield, including all costs
incidental and related thereto:
Department Description Amount
Finance - MIS GIS Aerial Imagery $60,000.00
Finance - MIS Digitizing Records— Phase I $160,000.00
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DPW — Public Buildings
Memorial Hall Windows & Doors
$330,000.00
DPW — Public Buildings
Memorial Park 4 Roof Replacements
$45,000.00
DPW — Public Buildings
Plymouth St. Fire Station Repairs
$226,470.00
Police
Police Cruiser Tablets & Mounts
$130,000.00
DPW Administration
Stormwater Permitting Requirements
$98,000.00
DPW - Highway
6 -Wheel Dump Truck with Plow
$85,000.00
DPW - Highway
1 -Ton Utility Truck with Plow
$51,000.00
Parks and Recreation
Plymouth Street Playground Equipment
$75,000.00
Totals
$1,260,470.00
and to meet this appropriation, One Million Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Four Hundred
Seventy Dollars ($1,260,470.00) be transferred from Free Cash in the treasury of the Town
(Undesignated Fund Balance), the sums shown above being intended to be estimates of the
individual items but the amount to be appropriated being the one line item in the total amount of
One Million Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Dollars ($1,260,470.00); and
the Town Manager be authorized to distribute such funds in such a manner as may be needed to
accomplish the list of items, provided however, that each item contained in the list set forth be
undertaken and that any excess funds be available because one or more of the listed items cost
less than was estimated and not because an item intended to be purchased is not so purchased.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 13
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for
the Town of Mansfield; any premium received by the Town of Mansfield upon the sale of any
bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs
of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote
in accordance with Chapter 44 Section 20 of the Mass. General Laws, thereby reducing the
amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount; or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Capital Improvement Program Committee
Explanation: This article will contain several motions to fund the Capital Improvement
Program Committee's recommended Town, School, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport
Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projects for Fiscal Year 2018. This article (if approved) will
fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations.
ARTICLE 13 — MOTION 2:
I move that the sum of Seven Hundred Thirty -Nine Thousand Dollars ($739,000.00) be hereby
appropriated to be spent by the Town Manager with the approval of the Mansfield School
Committee for the following Capital Improvement projects for the Mansfield Public Schools
including all costs incidental and related thereto; the sums shown below are intended to be
estimates of the individual items but the amount to be appropriated is the one line item in the
total of Seven Hundred Thirty -Nine Thousand Dollars ($739,000.00); and further that the below
appropriations be made available for expenditure immediately upon passage of this article:
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Department
Description
Amount
Schools
Mansfield High School Electrical Panels
$216,000.00
Schools
District -wide Chromebooks, Smartboards,
and Computers
$234,000.00
Schools
Food Service Equi ment
$22,000.00
Schools
Mansfield High School Bleachers
$200,000.00
Schools
District -wide Special Education Bus
$67,000.00
Totals
$739,000.00
and to meet this appropriation, the Town transfer from Free Cash in the treasury of the Town
(Undesignated Fund Balance) the sum of Seven Hundred Thirty -Nine Thousand Dollars
($739,000.00).
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Tomn Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 13
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for
the Town of Mansfield; any premium received by the Town of Mansfield upon the sale of any
bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs
of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote
in accordance with Chapter 44 Section 20 of the Mass. General Laws, thereby reducing the
amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount; or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Capital Improvement Program Committee
Explanation: This article will contain several motions to fund the Capital Improvement
Program Committee's recommended Town, School, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport
Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projects for Fiscal Year 2018. This article (f approved) will
fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations.
ARTICLE 13 - VOTE
ARTICLE 13 — MOTION 3:
I move that the sum of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) be hereby appropriated to be spent
by the Town Manager for a Road/Bridge Sidewalk/Repairs/Replacement Project including the
payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and further that this appropriation be made
available for expenditure immediately upon passage of this article;; and to meet this
appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, is authorized to borrow Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) to pay costs of the Road/Bridge/Sidewalk/Repairs/ Replacement
Project, under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7 (1) of the General Laws, or pursuant to any
other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor. Any premium
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received by the Town of Mansfield upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote,
less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes,
may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44
Section 20 of the Mass. General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed
to pay such costs by a like amount.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 13
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for
the Town of Mansfield; any premium received by the Town of Mansfield upon the sale of any
bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs
of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote
in accordance with Chapter 44 Section 20 of the Mass. General Laws, thereby reducing the
amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount; or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Capital Improvement Program Committee
Explanation: This article will contain several motions to fund the Capital Improvement
Program Committee's recommended Town, School, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport
Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projects for Fiscal Year 2018. This article (if approved) will
fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations.
ARTICLE 13 - VOTE
ARTICLE 13 — MOTION 4:
I move that the Town appropriate the amount of One Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars
($1,300,000.00) for the purpose of paying costs of a Mansfield High School Windows/Doors
Repair Project including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and for which the
Town may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building authority ("MSBA"),
said amount to be expended under the direction of the Town Manager. To meet this
appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, is authorized to borrow One
Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,300,000.00) to pay costs of the Mansfield High
School Windows/Doors Repair Project, under and pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws,
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or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and further that this appropriation be made available
for expenditure immediately upon passage of this article. The Town acknowledges that the
MSBA's grant program is a non -entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as
determined by the MSBA, and any costs the Town incurs in excess of any grant approved by any
and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the Town; and that any premium
received by the Town of Mansfield upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote,
less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes,
may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44
Section 20 of the Mass. General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed
to pay such costs by a like amount; and further that the amount of borrowing authorized pursuant
to this vote shall be reduced by any grant amount set forth in the final grant agreement that may
be executed between the Town and the MSBA.
PASSED BY A 2/3rd MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park clow, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
MaranneE. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 13
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for
the Town of Mansfield; any premium received by the Town of Mansfield upon the sale of any
bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs
of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote
in accordance with Chapter 44 Section 20 of the Mass. General Laws, thereby reducing the
amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount; or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Capital Improvement Program Committee
Explanation: This article will contain several motions to And the Capital Improvement
Program Committee's recommended Town, School, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport
Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projects for Fiscal Year 2018. This article (if approved) will
fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations.
ARTICLE 13 - VOTE
ARTICLE 13 — MOTION 5:
I move that the sum of Three Hundred Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($325,000.00) be hereby
appropriated to be spent by the Town Manager for the following Capital Improvement projects
for the Town of Mansfield, including all costs incidental and related thereto:
Department Description
Amount
Emergency Medical Services New Ambulance
$300,000.00
Parks and Recreation Plymouth St. Playground Equipment
$25,000.00
Totals
$325,000.00
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and to meet this appropriation, Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) be hereby
transferred from the Ambulance Revolving Fund authorized by Mass. General Laws Ch. 44
Section 53E '/2 and Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) be hereby transferred from the
Parks & Recreation Revolving Fund authorized by Mass. General Laws Ch. 44 Section 53E 1/2;
such costs shall not be incurred unless and until said Revolving Funds have a sufficient balance
to pay all costs associated with this appropriation.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Rm, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 13
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for
the Town of Mansfield; any premium received by the Town of Mansfield upon the sale of any
bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs
of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote
in accordance with Chapter 44 Section 20 of the Mass. General Laws, thereby reducing the
amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount; or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Capital Improvement Program Committee
Explanation: This article will contain several motions to fund the Capital Improvement
Program Committee's recommended Town, School, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport
Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projects for Fiscal Year 2018. This article (if approved) will
fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations.
ARTICLE 13 - VOTE
ARTICLE 13 — MOTION 6:
I move that the sum of One Hundred Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) no longer
needed for the original purposes for which the sums had been appropriated, be hereby transferred
from the General Fund articles set forth below to be spent by the Town Manager for the
following Capital Improvement projects for the Town of Mansfield including all costs incidental
and related thereto:
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Capital Improvement Projects to be Funded Now:
Department Description
Amount
Schools Food Service Equipment
$25,000.00
Schools Qualters Middle School 6 Grade Lockers
$100,000.00
Totals
$125,000.00
Closed General Fund Articles Funding Sources:
Department
Description
When Voted
Transfer
Amount
Schools
Qualters Stage Vent
Article 16 Motion 4
$6,843.50
5/7/13 Annual Town
Meeting
Schools
Jordan Jackson ES Exterior
Article 12 Motion 4
$59,936.91
Panels
5/19/15 Annual Town
Meeting
Schools
Qualters MS Bleachers &
Article 12 Motion 4
$27,533.39
Partition
5/19/15 Annual Town
Meeting
Schools
Qualters MS and High School
Article 12 Motion 4
$15,581.51
Stage Floors
5/19/15 Annual Town
Meeting
Schools
Qualters MS and High School
Article 12 Motion 4
$15,104.69
Stage Curtains
5/19/15 Annual Town
Meeting
Totals
$125,000.00
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Masra4busetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 13
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for
the Town of Mansfield; any premium received by the Town of Mansfield upon the sale of any
bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs
of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote
in accordance with Chapter 44 Section 20 of the Mass. General Laws, thereby reducing the
amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount; or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Capital Improvement Program Committee
Explanation: This article will contain several motions to fund the Capital Improvement
Program Committee's recommended Town, School, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport
Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projects for Fiscal Year 2018. This article (if approved) will
fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations.
ARTICLE 13 - VOTE
ARTICLE 13 — MOTION 7:
I move that the sum of One Hundred Seventy -Six Thousand Eight Dollars ($176,000.00) be
hereby appropriated to be spent by the Town Manager for the following various Capital
Improvement projects for the Town of Mansfield Sewer Enterprise including all costs incidental
and related thereto:
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Department Description Amount
DPW -Sewer Enterprise Sewer Collection System Improvements $120,000.00
DPW -Sewer Enterprise Sewer Jet -Trailer Mounted $56,000.00
Totals $176,000.00
and to meet this appropriation One Hundred Seventy -Six Thousand Eight Dollars ($176,000.00)
be hereby appropriated from Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 13
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for
the Town of Mansfield; any premium received by the Town of Mansfield upon the sale of any
bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs
of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote
in accordance with Chapter 44 Section 20 of the Mass. General Laws, thereby reducing the
amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount; or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Capital Improvement Program Committee
Explanation: This article will contain several motions to fund the Capital Improvement
Program Committee's recommended Town, School, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport
Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projects for Fiscal Year 2018. This article (if approved) will
fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations.
ARTICLE 13 - VOTE
ARTICLE 13 — MOTION 8:
I move that the sum of Three Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($380,000.00) be hereby
appropriated to be spent by the Town Manager for the following Capital Improvement projects
for the Town of Mansfield Water Enterprise including all costs incidental and related thereto;
and further that this appropriation be made available for expenditure immediately upon passage
of this article:
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Department
Description
Amount
Water Enterprise
Radio SCADA Control System Phase II
$180,000.00
Water Enterprise
Foolish Hill Tank Mixing System
$120,000.00
Water Enterprise
Prescott Wells #8 & #9 Engineering
$80,000.00
Totals
$380,000.00
and to meet this appropriation, the Town hereby transfer from Water Enterprise Fund Retained
Earnings the sum of Three Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($380,000.00).
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 13
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for
the Town of Mansfield; any premium received by the Town of Mansfield upon the sale of any
bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs
of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote
in accordance with Chapter 44 Section 20 of the Mass. General Laws, thereby reducing the
amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount; or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Capital Improvement Program Committee
Explanation: This article will contain several motions to fund the Capital Improvement
Program Committee's recommended Town, School, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport
Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projects for Fiscal Year 2018. This article (if approved) will
fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations.
ARTICLE 13 - VOTE
ARTICLE 13 — MOTION 9:
I move that the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) be hereby appropriated to be spent by
the Mansfield Airport Commission for the following various Capital Improvement projects for
the Town of Mansfield Airport Enterprise including all costs incidental and related thereto:
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Department Description Amount
Airport Enterprise Runway Environmental Assessment $10,000.00
Totals $10,000.00
and to meet this appropriation Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) be hereby appropriated from
Airport Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Boiv, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 13
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for various Capital Improvements projects for
the Town of Mansfield; any premium received by the Town of Mansfield upon the sale of any
bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs
of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote
in accordance with Chapter 44 Section 20 of the Mass. General Laws, thereby reducing the
amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount; or take any action in
relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Capital Improvement Program Committee
Explanation: This article will contain several motions to fund the Capital Improvement
Program Committee's recommended Town, School, Sewer Enterprise, Water Enterprise, Airport
Enterprise, and Parking Enterprise projects for Fiscal Year 2018. This article (if approved) will
fund the Capital Improvement Program Committee's recommendations.
ARTICLE 13 - VOTE
ARTICLE 13 —MOTION 10:
I move that the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) be hereby appropriated to
be spent by the Town Manager for the following Capital Improvement projects for the Town of
Mansfield Parking Enterprise including all costs incidental and related thereto;
Department Description Amount
Parking Enterprise I Parking Improvements $100,000.00
Totals $100,000.00
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and to meet this appropriation, the Town hereby transfer from Parking Enterprise Fund Retained
Earnings the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00).
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Man field
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 14
To see if the Town will vote to grant real estate tax exemptions for Fiscal Year 2018 as allowed
by Mass. General Laws Chapter 59 Section 5 Clause Twenty-second G, as stated below; or take
any action in relation thereto:
Twenty-second G.
Real estate, in any city or town that accepts this clause, that is the residence or domicile of a
soldier, sailor or veteran as defined in clause Forty-third of section 7 of chapter 4 or that was the
residence or domicile of such soldier, sailor or veteran at the time of such soldier, sailor or
veteran's death and that has been transferred or conveyed to a trust or conservatorship or through
any other legal instrument passing ownership from the soldier, sailor or veteran to such soldier,
sailor or veteran's spouse or surviving spouse; provided, however, that this abatement or
exemption shall be equivalent in amount to and bound by all the applicable provisions of any
single abatement or exemption under clauses Twenty-second to Twenty-second F, inclusive, that
would be available to the residence or domicile were it not so transferred or conveyed; provided
further, that the residence or domicile shall be entitled to lawfully retain that tax abatement or
exemption until the later of the death of the solider, sailor or veteran, or the death of such soldier,
sailor or veteran's surviving spouse; and provided further, that the soldier, sailor or veteran or the
surviving spouse shall remain residing in the residence or domicile until their respective deaths.
No real estate shall be exempt if the assessors adjudge that it has been conveyed to a soldier or
sailor to evade taxation.
After the assessors have allowed an exemption pursuant to this clause, no further evidence of
the existence of the facts required by this clause shall be required in any subsequent year in the
city or town in which the exemption has been allowed; provided, however, that the assessors
may refuse to allow an exemption in any subsequent year if they become aware that the soldier
or sailor did not satisfy all of the requisites of this clause at the time the exemption was first
granted.
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Two thousand dollars of this exemption or up to $175, whichever basis is applicable, shall be
borne by the city or town and the balance shall be borne by the commonwealth; provided;
however, that the state treasurer shall annually reimburse the city or town for the amount of the
tax which otherwise would have been collected on account of this balance.
Notwithstanding this section, in any city or town which accepts this clause, the exemptions
available pursuant to clauses Twenty-second, Twenty-second A, Twenty-second B, Twenty-
second C, Twenty-second D, Twenty-second E and Twenty-second F may be granted to
otherwise eligible persons who have resided in the commonwealth for 1 year prior to the date of
filing for exemptions pursuant to the applicable clause.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Board of Assessors
Explanation: The Municipal Modernization Act revised the wording of this real estate
exemption clause. Town Meeting must vote affirmatively on this exemption for it to be adopted.
This article (if approved) will allow the Town to grant this exemption for Fiscal Year 2018.
ARTICLE 14 —VOTE
I move that the Town vote to grant real estate tax exemptions for Fiscal Year 2018 as allowed by
Mass. General Laws Chapter 59 Section 5 Clause Twenty-second G as printed in the warrant.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Boni, Manfeld, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 15
To see if the Town will vote to grant real estate tax exemptions for Fiscal Year 2018 as allowed
by Mass. General Laws Chapter 59 Section 5K, as stated below; or take any action in relation
thereto:
In any city or town which accepts the provisions of this section, the board of selectmen of a town
or in a municipality having a town council form of government, the town council or the mayor
with the approval of the city council in a city may establish a program to allow persons over the
age of 60 to volunteer to provide services to such city or town. In exchange for such volunteer
services, the city or town shall reduce the real property tax obligations of such person over the
age of 60 on his tax bills and any reduction so provided shall be in addition to any exemption or
abatement to which any such person is otherwise entitled and no such person shall receive a rate
of, or be credited with, more than the current minimum wage of the commonwealth per hour for
services provided pursuant to such reduction nor shall the reduction of the real property tax bill
exceed $1,500 in a given tax year. It shall be the responsibility of the city or town to maintain a
record for each taxpayer including, but not limited to, the number of hours of service and the
total amount by which the real property tax has been reduced and to provide a copy of such
record to the assessor in order that the actual tax bill reflect the reduced rate. A copy of such
record shall also be provided to the taxpayer prior to the issuance of the actual tax bill. Such
cities and towns shall have the power to create local rules and procedures for implementing this
section in any way consistent with the intent of this section.
In no instance shall the amount by which a person's property tax liability is reduced in exchange
for the provision of services be considered income, wages, or employment for purposes of
taxation as provided in chapter 62, for the purposes of withholding taxes as provided in chapter
6213, for the purposes of workers' compensation as provided in chapter 152 or any other
applicable provisions of the General Laws, but such person while providing such services shall
be considered a public employee for the purposes of chapter 258, but such services shall be
deemed employment for the purposes of unemployment insurance as provided in chapter 151 A.
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A city or town, by vote of its legislative body, subject to its charter, may adjust the exemption in
this clause by: (1) allowing an approved representative, for persons physically unable, to provide
such services to the city or town; or (2) allowing the maximum reduction of the real property tax
bill to be based on 125 volunteer service hours in a given tax year, rather than $1,500.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Board of Assessors
Explanation: The Municipal Modernization Act revised the wording of the "Senior Work -off
Program" section of the Mass. General Laws. Town Meeting must vote affirmatively on this
wording for it to be adopted. This article (if approved) will allow the Town to continue its
"Senior Work -off Program" under the new law's wording.
ARTICLE 15 — VOTE
I move that the Town vote to grant real estate tax exemptions for Fiscal Year 2018 as allowed by
Mass. General Laws Chapter 59 Section 5K as printed in the warrant.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Tomn of Mansfield
6 Park Bou, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 16
To see if the Town will vote to accept for Fiscal Year 2018 M.G.L. Section 4 of Chapter 73 of
the Acts of 1986 as amended by Chapter 126 of the Acts of 1988, which allows residents to
receive one hundred percent (100%) of the available real estate tax exemptions as described in
M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5 Clauses 171), 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 221), 22E, 37A, and 41C; or take
any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Board of Assessors
Explanation: This article is an annual article that (if approved) allows Town residents to
receive 100% of various real estate tax exemptions offered in the Mass. General Laws for Fiscal
Year 2018.
ARTICLE 16 —VOTE
I move that the Town vote to accept for Fiscal Year 2018 M.G.L. Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the
Acts of 1986 as amended by Chapter 126 of the Acts of 1988, which allows residents to receive
one hundred percent (100%) of the available real estate tax exemptions as described in M.G.L.
Chapter 59 Section 5 Clauses 17D, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 221), 22E, 37A, and 41C.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
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To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts o2048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 17
To see if the Town will vote to re -accept Mass. General Laws Ch, 32B Section 20, as stated
below; or take any action in relation thereto:
Section 20. (a) As used in this section, and section 20A, the following words shall have the
following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
"Chief executive officer", the mayor in a city or the board of selectmen in a town, unless some
other municipal office is designated to be the chief executive officer pursuant to a local charter,
the county commissioners in a county and the governing board, commission or committee in a
district or other governmental unit.
"Commission" or "PERAC", the public employee retirement administration commission
established pursuant to section 49 of chapter 7.
"GASB", the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
"Governing body", the legislative body in a city or town, the county commissioners in a county,
the regional district school committee in a regional school district, or the district meeting or other
appropriating body in any other governmental unit.
"Governmental unit" or "unit", any political subdivision of the commonwealth, including a
municipal lighting plant, local housing or redevelopment authority, regional council of
government established pursuant to section 20 of chapter 34B and educational collaborative, as
defined in section 4E of chapter 40.
"State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund board of trustees", the board of trustees established by
section 24A of chapter 32A.
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"Other Post -Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund" or "OPEB Fund"; a trust fund
established by a governmental unit pursuant to this section for the deposit of gifts, grants,
appropriations and other funds for the: (1) benefit of retired employees and their dependents, (2)
payment of required contributions by the unit to the group health insurance benefits provided to
employees and their dependents after retirement and (3) reduction and elimination of the
unfunded liability of the unit for such benefits.
"OPEB Fund board of trustees"; an independent board of trustees selected by the governmental
unit with investing authority for the OPEB Fund.
"OPEB investing authority" or "investing authority"; the trustee or board of trustees designated
by the governmental unity to invest and reinvest the OPEB Fund using the investment standard
or investment vehicle established pursuant to this section.
(b) A governmental unit that accepts this section shall establish on its books and accounts the
Other Post -Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund, the assets of which shall be held solely to
meet the current and future liabilities of the governmental unit for group health insurance
benefits for retirees and their dependents. The governmental unit may appropriate amounts to be
credited to the fund and the treasurer of the governmental unit may accept gifts, grants and other
contributions to the fund. The fund shall be an expendable trust subject to appropriation and shall
be managed by a trustee or a board of trustees as provided in subsection (d). Any interest or other
income generated by the fund shall be added to and become part of the fund. Amounts that a
governmental unit receives as a sponsor of a qualified retiree prescription drug plan pursuant to
42 U.S.C, section 1395w-132 may be dedicated to and become part of the fund by vote of the
governing body of the governmental unit. All monies held in the fund shall be accounted for
separately from other funds of the governmental unit and shall not be subject to the claims of any
general creditor of the governmental unit.
(c) The treasurer of the governmental unit shall be the custodian of the OPEB Fund and shall be
bonded in any additional amounts necessary to protect fund assets.
(d) The governing body of the governmental unit shall designate a trustee or board of trustees,
which shall have general supervision of the management, investment and reinvestment of the
OPEB Fund. The governing body may designate as the trustee or board of trustees: (i) the
custodian; (ii) the governmental unit's retirement board as the board of trustees; or (iii) an OPEB
Fund board of trustees established by the governmental unit pursuant to subsection (e). If no
designation is made, the custodian of the fund shall be the trustee and shall manage and invest
the fund. The duties and obligations of the trustee or board of trustees with respect to the fund
shall be set forth in a declaration of trust to be adopted by the trustee or board, but shall not be
inconsistent with this section. The declaration of trust and any amendments thereto shall be filed
with the chief executive officer and the clerk of the governing body of the governmental unit and
take effect 90 days after the date filed, unless the governing body votes to disapprove the
declaration or amendment within that period. The trustee or board of trustees may employ
reputable and knowledgeable investment consultants to assist in determining appropriate
investments and pay for those services from the fund, if authorized by the governing body of the
governmental unit. The trustee or board of trustees may, with the approval of the State Retiree
Benefits Trust Fund board of trustees, invest the OPEB Fund in the State Retiree Benefits Trust
Fund established in section 24 of chapter 32A.
(e) The governing body of the governmental unit may vote to establish a separate OPEB Fund
board of trustees to be the investing authority. The board of trustees shall consist of 5 to 13
individuals, including a person or persons with the investment experience desired by the
governmental unit, a citizen or citizens of the governmental unit, an employee of the
governmental unit, a retiree or retirees of the governmental unit, and a governmental unit officer
or officers. The governmental unit employee trustee shall be selected by current employees of
the unit by ballot, and the retiree trustee or trustees shall be selected by current retirees of the
unit by ballot. The remainder of the trustees shall be appointed by the chief executive officer of
the governmental unit. The trustees will serve for terms of 3 or 5 years, as determined by the
governing body of the governmental unit, and if a vacancy occurs, a trustee may be elected or
selected in the same manner to serve for the remainder of the term. Trustees shall be eligible for
reappointment.
(f) The trustee or board of trustees shall: (i) act in a fiduciary capacity, (ii) discharge its duties
for the primary purpose of enhancing the value of the OPEB Fund, (iii) act with the care, skill,
prudence and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent person acting in a
like capacity and familiar with such matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise with like
character and with like aims and (iv) diversify the investments in the fund to minimize the risk of
large losses, unless under the circumstances it is clearly prudent not to do so.
In any civil action brought against a trustee, the board of trustees, acting within the scope of
official duties, the defense or settlement of which is made by legal counsel for the governmental
unit, the trustee or employee shall be indemnified from the OPEB Fund for all expenses incurred
in the defense thereof and for damages to the same extent as provided for public employees in
chapter 258. No trustee or employee shall be indemnified for expenses in an action or damages
awarded in such action in which there is: (i) a breach of fiduciary duty, (ii) an act of willful
dishonesty or (iii) an intentional violation of law by the trustee or employee.
(g) Monies in the OPEB Fund not required for expenditures or anticipated expenditures within
the investment period, shall be invested and reinvested by the custodian as directed by the
investing authority from time to time; provided such investment or reinvestment is made in
accordance with: (i) section 54 of chapter 44, if the treasurer or OPEB Fund board of trustees is
the investing authority, unless the governing body of the governmental unit authorizes
investment under the prudent investor rule established in chapter 203C; (ii) section 23 of chapter
32, if the retirement board is the investing authority; or (iii) sections 24 and 24A of chapter 32A,
if the OPEB Fund is invested in the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund.
(h) Amounts in the OPEB Fund may be appropriated by a two-thirds vote of the governing
body of the governmental unit to pay the unit's share of health insurance benefits for retirees and
their dependents upon certification by the trustee or board of trustees that such amounts are
available in the fund. The treasurer of the governmental unit after consulting with the chief
executive officer of the unit shall determine the amount to be appropriated from the fund to the
annual budget for retiree health insurance and notify the trustee or board of trustees of that
amount at the earliest possible opportunity in the annual budget cycle. Upon notification, the
trustee or board of trustees shall take diligent steps to certify those funds as available for
appropriation by the governmental unit, or will be available by the time the appropriation would
become effective or provide an explanation why the funds are or will not be available or should
not be made available.
(i) In a regional school district, appropriations of amounts to the OPEB Fund may be made only
in the annual budget submitted to the member cities and towns for approval. The annual report
submitted to the member cities and towns pursuant to clause (k) of section 16 of chapter 71 shall
include a statement of the balance in the fund and all additions to and appropriations from the
fund during the period covered by such report.
0) A municipal lighting plant that establishes an OPEB fund shall pay the premiums and
assume the liability for the municipal share of retiree healthcare benefits attributable to lighting
plant employees and their dependents.
(k) A governmental unit that accepts this section may participate in the OPEB Fund established
by another governmental unit pursuant to this section upon authorization of the governing boards
of both units and in accordance with the procedures and criteria established by the trustee or
board of trustees of the fund. Each governmental unit shall remain responsible for all costs
attributable for the health care and other post -employment obligations for its retired employees
and their dependents and for completing an actuarial valuation of its liabilities and funding
schedule that conforms to GASB requirements.
The participating governmental unit may appropriate or otherwise contribute amounts to the
OPEB Fund as provided in subsection (b). Amounts from the fund may be appropriated by the
participating unit for its retiree health insurance expenses in the manner authorized in subsection
(h) upon a determination by the treasurer of the unit, after consulting with the chief executive
officer of the unit, of the necessary amount and notification of the treasurer of the governmental
unit maintaining the fund and the trustee or board of trustees of that amount. The trustee or board
of trustees shall certify those funds available for appropriation, as provided in subsection (h), and
the treasurer of the governmental unit maintaining the fund shall transfer the amounts certified to
the participating governmental unit.
The participating governmental unit shall be separately credited for any contributions made to
and appropriations from the OPEB Fund, and interest or other income generated by the fund, in
the accounting of the relative liabilities of each governmental unit for its retirees and their
dependents.
(1) This section may be accepted in a city or town in the manner provided in section 4 of chapter
4; in a county, by vote of the county commissioners; in a regional school district, by vote of the
regional school committee; and in a district or other governmental unit, by vote of the district
meeting or other appropriating body.
(m) This section shall also apply to the OPEB Fund established by a governmental unit under a
special law, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, upon the acceptance of this section by
the governmental unit.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Finance Committee
Explanation: The Municipal Modernization Act revised the wording of this section of Mass.
General Laws. Town Meeting must vote affirmatively to re -accept this section in order to allow
the Town's existing Other Post -Employment Benefits (OPER) Trust Fund to be governed by the
new wording of the law. This article (if approved) will allow the Town's OPEB Trust Fund to
operate as stated in the newly revised Mass. General Laws Chapter 32B Section 20.
ARTICLE 17 — VOTE
I move that the Town vote to re -accept Mass. General Laws Ch. 32B Section 20 as printed in the
warrant.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Bow, Mansfield, Massac$usetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 18
To see if the Town will vote to amend the general by-laws of the Town by adding a new section
as stated below to establish and authorize revolving funds for use by certain Town departments,
boards, committees, agencies, or officers under Mass. General Laws Ch. 44 Section 53E 1/2, and
to set the spending limits for FY 2018 for such funds; or take any action in relation thereto.
DEPARTMENTAL REVOLVING FUNDS
1. Purpose.
This by-law establishes and authorizes revolving funds for use by Town departments,
boards, committees, agencies or officers in connection with the operation of programs or
activities that generate fees, charges or other receipts to support all or some of the
expenses of those programs or activities. These revolving funds are established
under and governed by General Laws Chapter 44, § 53E%2.
2. Expenditure Limitations.
A department or agency head, board, committee or officer may incur liabilities against
and spend monies from a revolving fund established and authorized by this by-law
without appropriation subject to the following limitations:
A. Fringe benefits of full-time employees whose salaries or wages are paid from the fund
shall also be paid from the fund, [except for those employed as school bus drivers].
B. No liability shall be incurred in excess of the available balance of the fund.
C. The total amount spent during a fiscal year shall not exceed the amount authorized by
town meeting on or before July 1 of that fiscal year, or any increased amount of that
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authorization that is later approved during that fiscal year by the Board of Selectmen and
the Finance Committee.
3. Interest.
Interest earned on monies credited to a revolving fund established by this by-law shall be
credited to the general fund.
4. Procedures and Reports.
Except as provided in General Laws Chapter 44, § 53E'/z and this by-law, the laws,
charter provisions, by-laws, rules, regulations, policies or procedures that govern the
receipt and custody of Town monies and the expenditure and payment of Town funds
shall apply to the use of a revolving fund established and authorized by this by-law. The
town accountant shall include a statement on the collections credited to each fund, the
encumbrances and expenditures charged to the fund and the balance available for
expenditure in the regular report the town accountant provides the department, board,
committee, agency or officer on appropriations made for its use.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Finance Committee
Explanation: The Municipal Modernization Act revised the wording of this section of Mass.
General Laws. The Town may now adopt a by-law authorizing Revolving Funds under Chapter
44 Section 53 E % once and then only have to vote on the spending limits of each such fund each
subsequent year. This article (if approved) will adopt a Revolving Fund Town by-law for
implementation in Fiscal Year 2019. The estimated Revolving Funds to be funded are as
follows:
Authorized Revolving Funds:
Revolving
Programs and
Departmental
Officer
Fiscal Years
Fund Name
Purposes of
Receipts to be
Authorized
Fund
Credited to Fund
to Expend
from Fund
PEG Access
Cable -related
All funds received in
Town
Fiscal Year
and Cable
purposes
connection with a
Manager
2019 and
consistent with
franchise agreement
subsequent
the Town's
between a cable
fiscal years
franchise
operator and the
agreement
Town
Police Detail
Payments of
The first $40,000 of
Police Chief
F1iscal Year
Service
expenditures
Police Detail Service
2019 and
Charge Fee
related to
Charge Fees
subsequent
Mansfield Police
received (the
fiscal years
Officer training
remaining Police
and technology
Detail Service
and/or other
Charge Fees to be
equipment
credited as General
Fund receipts)
Radio Master
The purchase of
All Radio Master
Fire Chief
Fiscal Year
Box Fee
radio and related
Box Fees
2019 and
equipment to
subsequent
properly equip
fiscal years
and maintain the
Radio Master Box
reading system
Ambulance
Purchase of new
The first $100,000
Fire
Fiscal Year
Fee
ambulance and
of ambulance fees
Chief
2019 and
any Emergency
(the remaining
subsequent
Medical Service-
ambulance fees to be
fiscal years
related additional
credited as General
expenses to
Fund receipts).
properly equip the
ambulance
Inspections
Payment of
65% of all electrical,
Building
Fiscal Year
Electrical,
mechanical, gas, and
Inspector
2019 and
Mechanical, Gas,
plumbing inspection
subsequent
and Plumbing
fees received (the
fiscal years
Inspectors' Fees
remaining 35%to be
credited as General
Fund receipts)
School Pepsi
Any lawful
All Commissions on
Mansfield
Fiscal Year
Commissions
expenditures
sales of Pepsi
School
2019 and
approved by the
products
Committee
subsequent
School
fiscal years
Committee
Library
Purchases of
Public printer and
Town
Fiscal Year
Public
paper and toner
public copier
Library
2019 and
Printing
for public printer
printing fees
Director
subsequent
and lease costs of
received
fiscal years
public copier
Library
Purchases of new
All Town Library
Town
Fiscal Year
Materials
copies of
patron
Library
2019 and
Replacement
materials lost or
reimbursement
Director
subsequent
damaged by
payments to pay for
from Fund
fiscal years
PEG Access
Town public
lost or damaged
Town
Fiscal Year
and Cable
library users
materials
Manager
2018
consistent with
connection with a
Parks &
Parks &
All fees charged for
Parks &
Fiscal Year
Recreation
Recreation-
various Parks &
Recreation
2019 and
related programs
Recreation -related
Director
subsequent
and services,
programs and
fiscal years
scholarships for
services
college -bound
high school
students, and
Park -related
equipment
ARTICLE 18 — VOTE
ARTICLE 18 — MOTION 1:
I move that the Town vote to amend the general by-laws of the Town by adding a new section as
printed in the warrant to establish and authorize revolving funds for use by certain Town
departments, boards, committees, agencies, or officers under Mass. General Laws Ch. 44 Section
53E'h as follows:
Revolving
Programs and
Departmental
Officer
Fiscal Year
Fund Name
Purposes of
Receipts to be
Authorized
Fund
Credited to Fund
to Expend
from Fund
PEG Access
Cable -related
All deposited funds
Town
Fiscal Year
and Cable
purposes
received in
Manager
2018
consistent with
connection with a
the Town's
franchise agreement
franchise
between a cable
agreement
operator and the
Town
Police Detail
Payments of
The first $40,000 of
Police Chief
Fiscal Year
Service
expenditures
Police Detail Service
2018
Charge Fee
related to
Charge Fees
Mansfield Police
received (the
Officer training
remaining Police
and technology
Detail Service
and/or other
Charge Fees to be
equipment
credited as General
Fund receipts)
Radio Master
The purchase of
All Radio Master
Fire Chief
Fiscal Year
Box Fee
radio and related
Box Fees
2018
equipment to
properly equip
and maintain the
Radio Master Box
readings stem
Ambulance
Purchase of new
The first $100,000
Fire
Fiscal Year
Fee
ambulance and
of ambulance fees
Chief
2018
any Emergency
(the remaining
Medical Service-
ambulance fees to be
related additional
credited as General
expenses to
Fund receipts).
properly equip the
ambulance
Inspections
Payment of
65% of all electrical,
Building
Fiscal Year
Electrical,
mechanical, gas, and
Inspector
2018
Mechanical, Gas,
plumbing inspection
and Plumbing
fees received (the
Inspectors' Fees
remaining 35% to be
credited as General
Fund receipts)
School Pepsi
Any lawful
Commissions on
Mansfield
Fiscal Year
Commissions
expenditures
sales of Pepsi
School
2018
approved by the
products
Committee
School
Committee
Library
Purchases of
Public printer and
Town
Fiscal Year
Public
paper and toner
public copier
Library
2018
Printing
for public printer
printing fees
Director
and lease costs of
received
public copier
Library
Purchases of new
All Town Library
Town
Fiscal Year
Materials
copies of
patron
Library
2018
Replacement
materials lost or
reimbursement
Director
damaged by
payments to pay for
Town public
lost or damaged
library users
materials
Parks &
Parks &
Fees charged for
Parks &
Fiscal Year
Recreation
Recreation-
various Parks &
Recreation
2018
related programs
Recreation -related
Director
and services,
programs and
scholarships for
services
college -bound
high school
students, and
Park -related
equipment
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 18
To see if the Town will vote to amend the general by-laws of the Town by adding a new section
as stated below to establish and authorize revolving funds for use by certain Town departments,
boards, committees, agencies, or officers under Mass. General Laws Ch. 44 Section 53E 1/2, and
to set the spending limits for FY 2018 for such funds; or take any action in relation thereto.
DEPARTMENTAL REVOLVING FUNDS
1. Purpose.
This by-law establishes and authorizes revolving funds for use by Town departments,
boards, committees, agencies or officers in connection with the operation of programs or
activities that generate fees, charges or other receipts to support all or some of the
expenses of those programs or activities. These revolving funds are established
under and governed by General Laws Chapter 44, § 530'72.
2. Expenditure Limitations.
A department or agency head, board, committee or officer may incur liabilities against
and spend monies from a revolving fund established and authorized by this by-law
without appropriation subject to the following limitations:
A. Fringe benefits of full-time employees whose salaries or wages are paid from the fund
shall also be paid from the fund, [except for those employed as school bus drivers].
B. No liability shall be incurred in excess of the available balance of the fund.
C. The total amount spent during a fiscal year shall not exceed the amount authorized by
town meeting on or before July 1 of that fiscal year, or any increased amount of that
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authorization that is later approved during that fiscal year by the Board of Selectmen and
the Finance Committee.
3. Interest.
Interest earned on monies credited to a revolving fund established by this by-law shall be
credited to the general fund.
4. Procedures and Reports.
Except as provided in General Laws Chapter 44, § 53E%2 and this by-law, the laws,
charter provisions, by-laws, rules, regulations, policies or procedures that govern the
receipt and custody of Town monies and the expenditure and payment of Town funds
shall apply to the use of a revolving fund established and authorized by this by-law. The
town accountant shall include a statement on the collections credited to each fund, the
encumbrances and expenditures charged to the fund and the balance available for
expenditure in the regular report the town accountant provides the department, board,
committee, agency or officer on appropriations made for its use.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Finance Committee
Explanation: The Municipal Modernization Act revised the wording of this section of Mass.
General Laws. The Town may now adopt a by-law authorizing Revolving Funds under Chapter
44 Section 53 E % once and then only have to vote on the spending limits of each such fund each
subsequent year. This article (if approved) will adopt a Revolving Fund Town by-law for
implementation in Fiscal Year 2019. The estimated Revolving Funds to be funded are as
follows:
Authorized Revolving Funds:
Revolving
Fund Name
Programs and
Purposes of
Fund
Departmental
Receipts to be
Credited to Fund
Officer
Authorized
to Expend
from Fund
Fiscal Years
PEG Access
Cable -related
All funds received in
Town
Fiscal Year
and Cable
purposes
connection with a
Manager
2019 and
consistent with
franchise agreement
subsequent
the Town's
between a cable
fiscal years
franchise
operator and the
agreement
Town
Police Detail
Payments of
The first $40,000 of
Police Chief
Fiscal Year
Service
expenditures
Police Detail Service
2019 and
Charge Fee
related to
Charge Fees
subsequent
Mansfield Police
received (the
fiscal years
Officer training
remaining Police
and technology
Detail Service
and/or other
Charge Fees to be
equipment
credited as General
Fund receipts)
Radio Master
The purchase of
All Radio Master
Fire Chief
Fiscal Year
Box Fee
radio and related
Box Fees
2019 and
equipment to
subsequent
properly equip
fiscal years
and maintain the
Radio Master Box
readings stem
Ambulance
Purchase of new
The first $100,000
Fire
Fiscal Year
Fee
ambulance and
of ambulance fees
Chief
2019 and
any Emergency
(the remaining
subsequent
Medical Service-
ambulance fees to be
fiscal years
related additional
credited as General
expenses to
Fund receipts).
properly equip the
ambulance
Inspections
Payment of
65% of all electrical,
Building
Fiscal Year
Electrical,
mechanical, gas, and
Inspector
2019 and
Mechanical, Gas,
plumbing inspection
subsequent
and Plumbing
fees received (the
fiscal years
Inspectors' Fees
remaining 35%to be
credited as General
Fund receipts)
School Pepsi
Any lawful
All Commissions on
Mansfield
Fiscal Year
Commissions
expenditures
sales of Pepsi
School
2019 and
approved by the
products
Committee
subsequent
School
fiscal years
Committee
Library
Purchases of
Public printer and
Town
Fiscal Year
Public
paper and toner
public copier
Library
2019 and
Printing
for public printer
printing fees
Director
subsequent
and lease costs of
received
fiscal years
public copier
Library
Purchases of new
All Town Library
Town
Fiscal Year
Materials
copies of
patron
Library
2019 and
Replacement
materials lost or
reimbursement
Director
subsequent
damaged by
payments to pay for
fiscal years
ARTICLE 18 —VOTE
ARTICLE 18 — MOTION 2:
I move that the Town vote to authorize or re -authorize the following spending limits for
revolving funds for use by certain Town departments, boards, committee, agencies, or officers
under Mass. General Laws Ch. 44 Section 53E 1/2 as follows:
Revolving Fund Name
Town public
library users
lost or damaged
materials
$225,000.00
Police Detail Service Charge Fee
Parks &
Parks &
All fees charged for
Parks &
Fiscal Year
Recreation
Recreation-
various Parks &
Recreation
2019 and
$6,000.00
related programs
Recreation -related
Director
subsequent
Total
and services,
programs and
fiscal years
scholarships for
services
college -bound
high school
students, and
Park -related
equipment
ARTICLE 18 —VOTE
ARTICLE 18 — MOTION 2:
I move that the Town vote to authorize or re -authorize the following spending limits for
revolving funds for use by certain Town departments, boards, committee, agencies, or officers
under Mass. General Laws Ch. 44 Section 53E 1/2 as follows:
Revolving Fund Name
FY18 Total Annual Limit
on Expenditures from
Fund
PEG Access and Cable
$225,000.00
Police Detail Service Charge Fee
$57,000.00
Radio Master Box Fee
$40,000.00
Ambulance Fee
$100,000.00
Inspections
$225,000.00
School Pepsi Commissions
$17,000.00
Library Public Printing
$6,000.00
Library Materials Replacement
$5,000.00
Parks & Recreation
$225,000.00
Total
$900,000.00
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park low, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 19
To see if the Town will vote to accept the fourth paragraph of Mass. General Laws Chapter 41
Section I I IF, as stated below; or take any action in relation thereto.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, section 100 or any other general or special law to
the contrary, any city, town or district that accepts this paragraph may establish and appropriate
amounts to a special injury leave indemnity fund for payment of injury leave compensation or
medical bills incurred under this section or said section 100, and may deposit into such fund any
amounts received from insurance proceeds or restitution for injuries to firefighters or police
officers. The monies in the special fund may be expended, with the approval of the chief
executive officer and without further appropriation, for paying expenses incurred under this
section or said section 100, including, but not limited to, expenses associated with paying
compensation other than salary to injured firefighters or police officers and providing
replacement services for the injured firefighters or police officers, in lieu of or in addition to any
amounts appropriated for the compensation of such replacements. Any balance in the fund shall
carry over from year to year, unless specific amounts are released to the general fund by the chief
executive officer upon a finding that the amounts released are not immediately necessary for the
purpose of the fund, and not required for expenses in the foreseeable future.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Finance Committee
Explanation: This article (if approved) will allow the Town to create a Special Injury Leave
Indemnity Fund for payment of injury leave compensation or medical bills incurred by injured
police officers or firefighters.
ARTICLE 19 —VOTE
I move that the fourth paragraph of Mass. General Laws Chapter 41 Section 111 F as printed in
the warrant be accepted by the Town.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email: mstaple @manfieldma.com
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 20
To see if the Town will vote to accept Mass. General Laws Chapter 40 Section 13E as stated
below; or take any action in relation thereto.
Section 13E.
Any school district which accepts this section, by a majority vote of the school committee and a
majority vote of the legislative body or, in the case of a regional school district by a majority
vote of the legislative bodies in a majority of the member communities of the district, may
establish and appropriate or transfer money to a reserve fund to be utilized in the upcoming fiscal
years, to pay, without further appropriation, for unanticipated or unbudgeted costs of special
education, out -of -district tuition or transportation. The balance in such reserve fund shall not
exceed 2 per cent of the annual net school spending of the school district.
Funds shall only be distributed from the reserve funds after a majority vote of the school
committee and a majority vote of the board of selectman or city council, or, in the case of a
regional school district by a majority vote of the board of selectmen or city council in a majority
of the member communities of the district.
The district treasurer may invest the monies in the manner authorized in section 54 of chapter 44
and any interest earned thereon shall be credited to and become part of the fund.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Mansfield School Committee
Explanation: This article (if approved) will establish a Special Education Reserve Fund as
provided in Mass. General Laws Chapter 40 Section 13E.
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email: msiaples@manfzeldma.com
ARTICLE 20 — VOTE
I move that Mass. General Laws Chapter 40 Section 13E as printed in the warrant be accepted by
the Town.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 21
To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant
to any applicable statute a sum of money for deposit in the Employee Other Post -Employment
Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund; or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Finance Committee
Explanation: The Town is required to pay a percentage of retirees' medical, dental, and life
insurance costs. The Town's total OPEB liability as of Fiscal Year 2016 is estimated at over
$66.5 million. This article (if approved) will transfer a sum of money into the OPEB Trust Fund
to offset some of those future costs.
ARTICLE 21— VOTE
I move that the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) be appropriated to the
Employee Other Post -Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund and to meet this
appropriation, Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) be hereby raised and appropriated
from the FYI tax levy and other general revenues of the Town.
PASSED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email. mstaples@manfeldma.am
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massacbusetis 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 22
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be deposited in the Town's Capital
Stabilization Fund; or take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Finance Committee
Explanation: The Town has established a Capital Stabilization Fund as allowed by M.G.L.
Chapter 40 Section 5B. This article (if approved) will transfer a sum of money into the Town's
Capital Stabilization Fund to be used for current and future Capital Improvements throughout
the Town.
ARTICLE 22 — VOTE
I move that no action be taken on the subject matter of Article 22.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
Pbone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)269-1083 Email: mstaples@mansfieldma.com
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 23
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be deposited in the Stabilization Fund; or
take any action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Finance Committee
Explanation: This article (if approved) will transfer a sum of money into the Town's
Stabilization Fund. It can then be used for any lawful purpose as outlined in MG. L. Chapter 40
Section 5B.
ARTICLE 23 — VOTE
I move that the sum of Two Hundred Thirty -Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Twelve Dollars
($239,712.00) be hereby transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the
treasury of the Town to the Town's Stabilization Fund.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email: visiaples@malisfieldma.com
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Man field
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 24
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money to be deposited in the Future Payment of
Accrued Liabilities for Compensated Absences Reserve Fund; or take any action in relation
thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
Explanation: Compensated absences expenses must be paid to an employee when that employee
leaves Town employment. The Town's estimated FY 2017 accrued liability for compensated
absences exceeds $1,000,000. This article (if approved) will allow the Town Manager to pay
compensated absence expenses as outlined in M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 13D.
ARTICLE 24 — VOTE
I move that the sum of Two Hundred Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Dollars
($202,920.00) be hereby transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the
treasury of the Town to the Town's Future Payment of Accrued Liabilities for Compensated
Absences Reserve Fund,
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
Pbone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-9083 Email: vistaples@manifieldma.cow
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 25
To see if the Town will vote to accept Mass. General Laws Ch. 90 Section 17C, as stated below;
or take any action in relation thereto:
Section 17C. (a) Notwithstanding section 17 or any other general or special law to the contrary,
the city council, the transportation commissioner of the city of Boston, the board of selectmen,
park commissioners, a traffic commission or traffic director of a city or town that accepts this
section in the manner provided in section 4 of chapter 4 may, in the interests of public safety and
without further authority, establish a speed limit of 25 miles per hour on any roadway inside a
thickly settled or business district in the city or town on any way that is not a state highway.
(b) Upon establishing a speed limit under this section, the city or town shall notify the
department. The operation of a motor vehicle at a speed in excess of a speed limit established
under this section shall be a violation of section 17.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
Explanation: The Municipal Modernization Act added this wording of this section to the Mass.
General Laws. Town Meeting must vote affirmatively to accept this section in order to allow the
Town to create 25 miles per hour speed limit zones that are within existing districts. This article
(if approved) will allow the Town to create 25 miles per hour speed limit zones that are within
existine districts.
ARTICLE 25 - VOTE
I move that Mass. General Laws Ch. 90 Section 17C as printed in the warrant be accepted by the
Town.
PASSED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
Phone (508)269-7345 Fax (508)261-1083 Email..• mstaples@mansfzeldma.com
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Isom, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 26
To see if the Town will vote to accept Mass. General Laws Ch. 90 Section 18B, as stated below;
or take any action in relation thereto:
Section 18B. (a) Notwithstanding section 18 or any other general or special law to the contrary,
the city council, the transportation commissioner of the city of Boston, the board of selectmen,
park commissioners, a traffic commission or traffic director of a city or town that accepts this
section in the manner provided in section 4 of chapter 4 may, in the interests of public safety and
without further authority, establish designated safety zones on, at or near any way in the city or
town which is not a state highway, and with the approval of the department if the same is a state
highway. Such safety zones shall be posted as having a speed limit of 20 miles per hour.
(b) The operation of a motor vehicle in such zone at a speed exceeding the speed limit
established under this section shall be a violation of section 17.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen
Explanation: The Municipal Modernization Act added this wording of this section to the Mass.
General Laws. Town Meeting must vote affirmatively to accept this section in order to allow the
Town to create "safety zones" that will have a speed limit of 20 miles per hour. This article (if
approved) will allow the Town to create 20 miles per hour speed limit "safety zones" under the
rules of this new law.
ARTICLE 26 - VOTE
I move that Mass. General Laws Ch. 90 Section 18B as printed in the warrant be accepted by the
Town.
PASSED BY A MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)269-1083 Email: mstaples@manjeldma.com
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMYIC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 27
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift and
eminent domain pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 40 and 79 and any other
applicable statute permanent and temporary easements over and under all or any portions of the
following properties for the transmission of electricity, including but not limited to for the
installation, construction, maintenance, repair, use and operation of electric facilities and
improvements and access thereto; or take any action in relation thereto:
Assessor ID
Property Address
Supposed Owner
Map 20, Lot 183
282, 292, and 296 Chauncy Street
Manisha Reals
Map 17, Lot 23
377 Chauncy Street
TRT Mansfield LLC
Map 41, Lot 85
2 Carriage House Lane
SJ Homes LLC
Map 30, Lot 76
241 Francis Avenue
VAM Realty
Map 34, Lot 101
271 Branch Street
Branch St. Development Partners
Map 10, Lot 20
55 Old Elm Street
Jeffrey and Lexie Christian
Map 4, Lot 123
515 Gilbert Street
Jeffrey and Heather Anderson
Map 21, Lot 100
86-88 Central Street
Geocen Corp.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Municipal Electric Commissioners
Explanation. The Mansfield Municipal Electric Department (MMED) needs to install electrical
distribution equipment for the delivery and measurement of electricity on private property in
various locations in Town. MMED will need to negotiate easements with the various private
property owners to install the distribution equipment. This article (if adopted) will allow the
MMED to enter into real estate transactions to acquire the required easements to install the
electrical distribution equipment at various locations in Town.
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-9083 Email: mstaples@manifieldma.com
ARTICLE 27 — VOTE
I move that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift and eminent
domain pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 40 and 79 and any other applicable
statute permanent and temporary easements over and under all or any portions of the following
properties for the transmission of electricity, including but not limited to for the installation,
construction, maintenance, repair, use and operation of electric facilities and improvements and
access thereto.
Assessor ID
Property Address
Supposed Owner
Map 20, Lot 183
282, 292, and 296 Chauncy Street
Manisha Realty
Map 17, Lot 23
377 Chauncy Street
TRT Mansfield LLC
Map 41, Lot 85
2 Carriage House Lane
SJ Homes LLC
Map 30, Lot 76
241 Francis Avenue
VAM Realty
Map 34, Lot 101
271 Branch Street
Branch St. Development Partners
Map 10, Lot 20
55 Old Elm Street
Jeffrey and Lexie Christian
Ma 4, Lot 123
515 Gilbert Street
Jeffrey and Heather Anderson
Map 21, Lot 100
86-88 Central Street
Geocen Corp.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Rom, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 28
To see if the Town will vote to add the following Zoning By -Law Section 230-3.41, to establish a
temporary moratorium on Recreational Marijuana; or take any action in relation thereto:
230-3.41 Recreational Marijuana, Temporary Moratorium
3.4.1 Temporary Moratorium on the Sale and Distribution of Recreational Marijuana
3.4. 1.1 Pu�ose: By vote at the State election on November 8, 2016, the voters of the
Commonwealth approved a law regulating the cultivation, distribution, possession and
use of marijuana for recreational purposes. The law provides that it is effective on
December 15, 2016 and the Cannabis Advisory Board is required to issue regulations
regarding implementation by September 15, 2017 as may be amended.
Currently under the Zoning By -Law, Recreational Marijuana Establishments and
Marijuana Retailers are not a permitted use in the Town. Regulations promulgated by the
State Cannabis Advisory Board are expected to provide guidance to the Town in
regulating Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers. Further, the
ballot measure is currently undergoing review and revision by the Great and General
Court. Until such time as Chapter 334 of the Acts of 2016 is finalized, the Town must
carefully and deliberately make land use, regulation and location consensus -based
planning decisions.
The regulation of Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers raise
novel and complex legal, planning, and public safety issues and the Town needs time to
study and consider the regulation of Recreational Marijuana Establishments and
Marijuana Retailers and address such novel and complex issues, as well as to address the
potential impact of the State regulations on local zoning and to undertake a planning
process to consider amending the Zoning Bylaw regarding regulation of Recreational
Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers and other uses related to the
regulation of recreational marijuana. The Town intends to adopt a temporary moratorium
Phone (508)269-7345 Fax (508)269-1083 Email: mstaples@nransfzeldma.com
on the use of land and structures in the Town for Recreational Marijuana Establishments
and Marijuana Retailers so as to allow the Town sufficient time to engage in a planning
process to address the effects of such structures and uses in the Town and to adopt
provisions of the Zoning Bylaw in a manner consistent with sound land use planning
goals and objectives.
3.4.1.2 Definitions
"Marijuana establishment," a marijuana cultivator, marijuana testing facility, marijuana
product manufacturer, marijuana retailer or any other type of licensed marijuana -related
business.
"Marijuana retailer," an entity licensed to purchase and deliver marijuana and marijuana
products from marijuana establishments and to deliver, sell or otherwise transfer
marijuana and marijuana products to marijuana establishments and to consumers.
3.4.1.3 Temporary Moratorium. For the reasons set forth above and notwithstanding any other
provision of the Zoning By -Law to the contrary, the Town hereby adopts a temporary
moratorium on the use of land or structures for Recreational Marijuana Establishments
and Marijuana Retailers. The moratorium shall begin upon promulgation of the final
regulations)s) by the Legislature and remain in effect for up to 18 months or June 1,
2020, whichever comes first. Daring the moratorium period, the Town shall undertake a
planning process to address the potential impacts of recreational marijuana in the Town,
consider the Cannabis Advisory Board regulations regarding Recreational Marijuana
Establishments and Marijuana Retailers and related uses, determine whether the town
shall restrict any, or all, licenses for Recreational Marijuana Establishments and
Marijuana Retailers, determine whether the town will prohibit on-site consumption at
Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers and shall consider
adopting new provisions of the Zoning Bylaw to address the impact and operation of
Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers and related uses.
3.4.1.4. Severability. The provisions of this by-law are severable. If any provision, paragraph,
sentence, or clause of this By -Law or the application thereof to any person, establishment, or
circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or
application of this bylaw.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Planning Board
Explanation: This article (if approved) would establish a temporary moratorium on the retail sales
of recreational maryuana until after the Legislature establishes final regulations
ARTICLE 28 — VOTE
I move that the Zoning By -Laws of the Town be amended to add the following Zoning By -Law
Section 230-3.4L to establish a temporary moratorium on the Sale and Distribution of
Recreational Marijuana.
230-3.4L Recreational Marijuana, Temporary Moratorium
3.4.1 Temporary Moratorium on the Sale and Distribution of Recreational Marijuana
3.4. 1.1 Purpose: By vote at the State election on November 8, 2016, the voters of the
Commonwealth approved a law regulating the cultivation, distribution, possession and
use of marijuana for recreational purposes. The law provides that it is effective on
December 15, 2016 and the Cannabis Advisory Board is required to issue regulations
regarding implementation by September 15, 2017 as may be amended.
Currently under the Zoning By -Law, Recreational Marijuana Establishments and
Marijuana Retailers are not a permitted use in the Town. Regulations promulgated by the
State Cannabis Advisory Board are expected to provide guidance to the Town in
regulating Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers. Further, the
ballot measure is currently undergoing review and revision by the Great and General
Court. Until such time as Chapter 334 of the Acts of 2016 is finalized, the Town must
carefully and deliberately make land use, regulation and location consensus -based
planning decisions.
The regulation of Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers raise
novel and complex legal, planning, and public safety issues and the Town needs time to
study and consider the regulation of Recreational Marijuana Establishments and
Marijuana Retailers and address such novel and complex issues, as well as to address the
potential impact of the State regulations on local zoning and to undertake a planning
process to consider amending the Zoning Bylaw regarding regulation of Recreational
Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers and other uses related to the
regulation of recreational marijuana. The Town intends to adopt a temporary moratorium
on the use of land and structures in the Town for Recreational Marijuana Establishments
and Marijuana Retailers so as to allow the Town sufficient time to engage in a planning
process to address the effects of such structures and uses in the Town and to adopt
provisions of the Zoning Bylaw in a manner consistent with sound land use planning
goals and objectives.
3.4.1.2 Definitions
"Marijuana establishment," a marijuana cultivator, marijuana testing facility, marijuana
product manufacturer, marijuana retailer or any other type of licensed marijuana -related
business.
"Marijuana retailer," an entity licensed to purchase and deliver marijuana and marijuana
products from marijuana establishments and to deliver, sell or otherwise transfer
marijuana and marijuana products to marijuana establishments and to consumers.
3.4.1.3 Temporary Moratorium. For the reasons set forth above and notwithstanding any other
provision of the Zoning By -Law to the contrary, the Town hereby adopts a temporary
moratorium on the use of land or structures for Recreational Marijuana Establishments
and Marijuana Retailers. The moratorium shall be in effect through November 30, 2018.
During the moratorium period, the Town shall undertake a planning process to address
the potential impacts of recreational marijuana in the Town, consider the Cannabis
Advisory Board regulations regarding Recreational Marijuana Establishments and
Marijuana Retailers and related uses, determine whether the town shall restrict any, or all,
licenses for Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers, determine
whether the town will prohibit on-site consumption at Recreational Marijuana
Establishments and Marijuana Retailers and shall consider adopting new provisions of
the Zoning Bylaw to address the impact and operation of Recreational Marijuana
Establishments and Marijuana Retailers and related uses.
3.4.1.4. Severability. The provisions of this by-law are severable. If any provision, paragraph,
sentence, or clause of this By -Law or the application thereof to any person, establishment, or
circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or
application of this bylaw.
PASSED BY A 2/3 MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS (AMENDED)
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 29
To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By -Law Section 230-5.5, Special Permits, to add a
new section C(19), as follows:
(19.) Renderings: sketches, drawings and/or computer-generated imagery of a proposed
building(s) in 2-D and 3-D perspective. Each rendering shall contain a front corner
perspective depicting building fagade and one side, and a rear corner perspective
depicting the rear of the building and one other side. Additional building
perspectives are encouraged. The rendering(s) shall show lighting, signage, color,
material, details and design. The Planning Board shall have the authority to approve
modifications to the approved special permit and building design requested by the
applicant.
Or to take any other action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Planning Board
Explanation: This article (if approved) would require the submission of building renderings
with special permit applications, which is in keeping with the current requirements of a site plan
application.
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ARTICLE 29 - VOTE
I move that Zoning By -Law Section 230-5.5, Special Permits, be amended to add a new section
C(19), as set forth in the Warrant.
PASSED BY A 2/3 MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Man field
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 30
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By -Law as follows:
1. By amending Section 230-1.5, Definitions, by adding a new definition of "Tandem
Parking" as follows:
• Section 230-1.5, Definitions
Tandem Parking — A parking space[s] that is assigned to multiple users. A parking space
that can only be used after crossing another parking space, allowing one car to park
directly behind another car. Vertical lift parking spaces shall be considered a tandem
parking space.
2. By amending Section 230-4.4, Off -Street Parking and Loading as follows to allow
tandem parking in business and industrial zones:
• Section 230-4.4, Off-street parking and loading.
In any zoning district, if a structure is constructed, enlarged, or extended and any use of
land established, or any existing use is changed after the effective date of this by-law,
parking and loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule:
A. Off-street parking schedule....
Land Use Minimum Number of Off -Street Parking Spaces
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ADD NEW Mixed Use The number of tandem parking spaces which in the judgement of the
Planning Board are adequate to provide off-street parking for the proposed use.
ADD NEW (19) Tandem Parking Spaces, as defined in Section 230-1.5, shall be allowed in the
Business I (Bl), Business 2 (B2), Business 3 (B3), Industrial 1 (I1), Industrial 2 (12) and the
Industrial 3 (13) zones. The Planning Board may make the finding that tandem parking maybe
used in the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and North Main Street Business Overlay
District.
3. By amending Sections 230-5.10(K)(7), North Main Street Business Overlay District, and
5.12, Mansfield Station Revitalization Overlay District, to allow tandem parking in those
zones at the discretion of the Planning Board [proposed changes in italics];
• Section 230-5.10(x)(7), North Main Street Business Overlay District
ADD NEW 230-5. 10(K)(7)69 When a project qualifies for a density bonus, the
Planning Board may make the finding that tandem parking may be used.
• Section 230-5.12, Mansfield Station Revitalization Overlay District
ADD NEW 230.5.12(I)(b)[d] When a project qualifies for a density bonus, the
Planning Board may make a finding that tandem parking may be used
or to take any other action in relation thereto.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Planning Board
Explanation: This article (if approved) would def ne and regulate the location of tandem
parking spaces, as well as allow the Planning Board to make a finding when tandem parking
may be used. Tandem parking would be analogous to parking two cars, one behind the other, in
a single-family home's driveway.
ARTICLE 30 — VOTE
1. By amending Section 230-1.5, Definitions, by adding a new definition of "Tandem
Parking" as follows:
Section 230-1.5, Definitions
Tandem Parking A parking space that can only be used after crossing another parking
space, allowing one car to park directly behind another car. Vertical lift parking spaces
shall be considered a tandem parking space.
2. By amending Section 230-4.4, Off -Street Parking and Loading as follows to allow
tandem parking in business and industrial zones:
Section 230-4.4, Off-street parking and loading.
In any zoning district, if a structure is constructed, enlarged, or extended and any use of
land established, or any existing use is changed after the effective date of this by-law,
parking and loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule:
A. Off-street parking schedule....
Land Use Minimum Number of Off -Street Parking Spaces
ADD NEW Mixed Use The number of tandem parking spaces which in the judgement of the
Planning Board are adequate to provide off-street parking for the proposed use.
ADD NEW (19) Tandem Parking Spaces, as defined in Section 230-1.5, may be allowed in the
Business I (BI), Business 2 (B2), Business 4 (B4), Industrial 1 (11), Industrial 2 (12) and the
Industrial 3 (I3) zones. The Planning Board may make the finding that tandem parking maybe
used in the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and North Main Street Business Overlay
District.
3. By amending Sections 230-5.10(K)(7), North Main Street Business Overlay District,
and 5.12, Mansfield Station Revitalization Overlay District, to allow tandem parking
in those zones at the discretion of the Planning Board [proposed changes in italics]:
• Section 230-5.10(x)(7), North Main Street Business Overlay District
ADD NEW 230-5. 10(K)(7)69 When a project qualifies for a density bonus, the
Planning Board may make the finding that tandem parking may be used.
• Section 230-5.12, Mansfield Station Revitalization Overlay District
ADD NEW 230.5.12(I)(b)[d] When a project qualifies for a density bonus, the
Planning Board may make a f nding that tandem parking may be used
PASSED BY A 2/3 MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS (AMENDED)
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Bow, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 31
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase and
eminent domain pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 40 and 79 the properties in
Mansfield listed below and in the locations approximately as shown on the plan entitled "Sketch
Plan of Land in Mansfield, MA.," prepared by the Town of Mansfield Engineering Department,
dated 3/29/17 and on file with the Town's Engineering Department and any portions thereof,
interests therein, and any dams, culverts and other improvements thereto for any municipal
purpose, including but not limited to for open space, the preservation of Cabot's Pond and
wetlands, recreation, drainage, utilities, public ways, access and all other purposes for which
rights of way may be used in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all on terms and conditions
determined by the Board of Selectmen to be in the best interest of the Town; to authorize the
Board of Selectmen to undertake any actions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary
to effectuate the purposes of this article; to see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such
purposes; or to take any other action related thereto.
Assessor ID Property Address Supposed Owner
Map 12, Lot 35 Willow Street Willis, Allen L. Jr,
Map 28, Lot 9 Basin Street Rear Duclos, Carole Trs.
Map 28, Lot 143 Willow Street Rear Willis, Allen L. Jr.
SPONSOR: Board of Selectmen for Planning Board
Explanation: The above landowners have decided to donate these properties to the Town to
protect Cabot Pond, adjacent wetland areas, and the downstream riverfront. If approved, this
article will authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire these properties on behalf of the Town.
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ARTICLE 31 - VOTE
I move that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by gift, purchase and eminent
domain pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 40 and 79 the properties in Mansfield
listed below and in the locations approximately as shown on the plan entitled "Sketch Plan of
Land in Mansfield, MA.," prepared by the Town of Mansfield DPW Engineering Division and
dated 3/29/17, and any portions thereof, interests therein, and any dams, culverts and other
improvements thereto for any municipal purposes, including but not limited to for open space,
the preservation of Cabot's Pond and wetlands, recreation, drainage, utilities, public ways, access
and all other purposes for which rights of way may be used in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, all on terms and conditions determined by the Board of Selectmen to be in the
best interest of the Town; and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to undertake any actions
deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this article.
Assessor ID
Map 12, Lot 35
Map 28, Lot 9
Map 28, Lot 143
Property Address
Willow Street
Basin Street Rear
Willow Street Rear
Sunnosed Owner
Willis, Allen L. Jr.
Duclos, Carole Trs.
Willis, Allen L. Jr.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
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To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 32
"acceptance of McKenzi Lane as a public way"
SPONSOR: Michael Feck and 16 others
Explanation: None supplied by Petitioner
ARTICLE 32 - VOTE
I move that acceptance of McKenzi Lane as a public way and to authorize the Board of
Selectmen to acquire the right of way (McKenzi Lane) as a public way by gift or conveyance for
nominal consideration.
PASSED BY A 2/3 MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS (AMENDED)
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
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To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Man field
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Tomn Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 33
"Move the town vote to accept Dutton Drive within the Cluster Development Plan of Land
referred to as "Dutton Drive" as shown on Sheet 5 of the plan set said subdivision by the
Mansfield Planning Board on April 2, 2014"
SPONSOR: Nicholas J. Riccio and 17 others
Explanation: None supplied by Petitioner
ARTICLE 33 — VOTE
I move that the Town vote to accept Dutton Drive within the Cluster Development Plan of Land
referred to as "Dutton Drive" as shown on Sheet 5 of the plan set said subdivision by the
Mansfield Planning Board on April 2, 2014.
FAILED BY A UNANIMOUS SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
Phone (508)261-7345 Fax (508)261-9083 Email: mstaples@man#teldma.com
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Man field
6 Park Rom, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Madanne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 34
"To see if the town will vote to amend the Town Code, Chapter 230: Zoning, also known as the
Town's Zoning By -Laws, Article IV, §230-4.7, D. & E. (7) to the extent necessary to change
"Prohibited signs" by removing "Billboards or other off-site advertising." from the list of
prohibited signs and include under D. Permitted signs, number (5) Billboards, permitted only by
Special Permit granted by the Mansfield Planning Board, within the Planned Business District,
on property directly adjacent to limited access highways, known and numbered as Interstate 95
& Interstate 495. Also, to add definition of Billboard as follows: Any outdoor general
advertising sign, whether double-faced, back-to-back, or V-shaped, that is 600 square feet or
larger and serves as a structure or device to advertise, direct or call attention to any business,
article, substance, or service, or anything that is painted, printed, pasted or affixed to any
building, structure, wall, fence, pole, railing, natural object or structure of any kind on real
property or upon the ground itself, and that advertises services, products or commodities that
may or may not be available on the premises on which the billboard is located (See additional
text of article attached) Or take any action in relation thereto:
To see if the town will vote to amend the Town Code, Chapter 230: Zoning, also known as the
Town's Zoning By -Laws, Article IV, §230-4.7, D. & E. (7) to the extent necessary to change
"Prohibited signs" by removing "Billboards or other off-site advertising." from the list of
prohibited signs and include under D. Permitted signs, number (5) Billboards, permitted only by
Special Permit granted by the Mansfield Planning Board, within the Planned Business District,
on property directly adjacent to limited access highways, known and numbered as Interstate 95
& Interstate 495.
Or take any action in relation thereto:
Criteria: In addition to the Special Permit Criteria as set forth in Article V, §230-5.5 hereof, the
Applicant shall:
1. Demonstrate compliance with the Outdoor Advertising Board Regulations
(Commonwealth of Massachusetts), as amended;
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2. Demonstrate that the proposed location does not adversely interfere with the uses of
adjacent properties;
3. Demonstrate that the proposed billboard does not create an adverse shadow on adjacent
properties and that the digital copy does not change more often than once every 8-10
seconds and in no event does it display a flashing message;
4. Demonstrate that the proposed billboard does not contain an audio messaging component
and will not enhance any visual message with the use of audio.
5. Demonstrate that the Billboard is in harmony with or suitable for the surrounding area
and would not do significant damage to the visual environment. In making this
determination, the Special Permit Granting authority may consider among other factors,
health, safety, general welfare of the public, the scenic beauty of the area, the physical
environmental, cultural, historical or architectural characteristics of the location and area,
the structure, height, size of the sign, the number of signs on the premise and in the area
where the Billboard is to be located.
Definition of Billboard:
Any outdoor general advertising sign, whether double-faced, back-to-back, or V-shaped, that
is 600 square feet or larger and serves as a structure or device to advertise, direct or call
attention to any business, article, substance, or service, or anything that is painted, printed,
pasted or affixed to any building, structure, wall, fence, pole, railing, natural object or
structure of any kind on real property or upon the ground itself, and that advertises services,
products or commodities that may or may not be available on the premises on which the
billboard is located."
SPONSOR: Nicholas J. Riccio and 13 others
Explanation: None supplied by Petitioner
ARTICLE 34 —VOTE
I move that the Town vote to amend the Town Code, Chapter 230: Zoning, also known as the
Town's Zoning By -Laws, Article IV, § 230-4.7, D. & E. (7) to the extent necessary to change
"Prohibited signs" by removing "Billboards." from the list of prohibited signs and include under
D. Permitted signs, number (5) Billboards, permitted only by Special Permit granted by the
Mansfield Planning Board, within the Planned Business District, on property directly abutting
limited access highways, known and numbered as either Interstate 95 or Interstate 495.
Or take any action in relation thereto:
Criteria: In addition to the Special Permit Criteria as set forth in Article V, § 230-5.5 hereof, the
Applicant shall:
1. Demonstrate compliance with the Outdoor Advertising Board Regulations
(Commonwealth of Massachusetts), as amended and M.G.L. c. 93D s. 1-7, or any
applicable provisions of the Federal/State Agreement governing outdoor advertising in
areas adjacent to the national system of interstate and defense highway and the federal -
aid primary system and any other state and federal statutes and regulation, including but
not limited to M.G.L c. 6C, 23 U.S.C., 23 CFR 750.101 as they may be in force and
applicable, the more stringent regulation, or statute being applied;
2. Demonstrate that the proposed location does not adversely interfere with the uses of
adjacent properties;
3. Demonstrate that the proposed billboard does not create an adverse shadow on adjacent
properties and that the digital copy does not change more often than once every 8-10
seconds and in no event does it display a flashing message;
4. Demonstrate that the proposed billboard does not contain an audio messaging component
and will not enhance any visual message with the use of audio.
5. Demonstrate that the Billboard is in harmony with or suitable for the surrounding area
and would not do significant damage to the visual environment. In making this
determination, the Special Permit Granting authority may consider among other factors,
health, safety, general welfare of the public, the scenic beauty of the area, the physical
environmental, cultural, historical or architectural characteristics of the location and area,
the structure, height, size of the sign, the number of signs on the premise and in the area
where the Billboard is to be located.
Definition of Billboard to be added to Section 230-4.7. Signs and 230-1.5 Definitions, of the
Mansfield Zoning By -Laws:
Any outdoor general advertising sign, whether double-faced, back-to-back, or V-shaped, that
does not exceed 672 square feet, per sign face and serves as a structure or device to advertise,
direct or call attention to any business, article, substance, or service, or anything that is painted,
printed, pasted or affixed to any building, structure, wall, fence, pole, railing, natural object or
structure of any kind on real property or upon the ground itself, and that advertises services,
products or commodities that may or may not be available on the premises on which the
billboard is located. Said Billboard shall not exceed 110 feet in height from established grade.
Or take any action thereto.
FAILED BY A 2/3 MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massacbusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 35
"To see if the town will vote to amend the Town's Zoning Bylaw to the extent necessary to
change the Schedule of Principal Use Regulations of the Zoning By-laws for the Natural
Resource and Scenic Residential, Residence 1 (RI), as shown in the Schedule of Principal Use
Regulations. The change in Use would include allowing the following use under a Special
Permit; 230-3.3J, Residential Facilities for Residents Fifty -Five 55 years of age or older Use.
The article will also modify Section 230-3.3J (1) to add the following language. "In the
Residential 1 zone, the parcel of land shall be not less than 15 acres." No other changes to the
Bylaw are requested resulting in a 34% lower density in the RI zone. Or take any action in
relation thereto:"
SPONSOR: William Clemmey and 24 others
Explanation: None supplied by Petitioner
ARTICLE 35 — VOTE
I move that the Zoning Bylaw be amended:
to the extent necessary to change the Schedule of Principal Use Regulations of the
Zoning By-laws for the Natural Resource and Scenic Residential, Residence 1 (Rl), as
shown in the Schedule of Principal Use Regulations. The change in Use would include
allowing the following use under a Special Permit; 230-3.3J, Residential Facilities for
Residents Fifty -Five 55 years of age or older Use; and;
2. To modify Section 230-3.3J (1) to add the following language. "In the Residential I
zone, the parcel of land shall be not less than 15 acres."
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PASSED BY A 2/3 MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield
To Whom It May Concern:
Town of Mansfield
6 Park Row, Mansfield, Massacbusetts 02048
Town Clerk
Marianne E. Staples, CMMC
This is to certify that the following is a vote taken at the May 2, 2017 session of the April 11,
2017 Annual Town Meeting. Said meeting was held at the Mansfield High School Auditorium,
250 East Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts. There was a quorum present and voting.
ARTICLE 36
"To see if the town will vote to amend the Town's Zoning Bylaws to the extent necessary to
change the Schedule of Principal Use Regulations for Business Uses for Fast Food Restaurants
(Section 230-3.5F) from current Not Allowed (N) to Allowable Use by Special Permit (S) in
Business (134) District. Or take any action in relation thereto:
SCHEDULE OF PRINCIPLE USE REGULATIONS
RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS P INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICTS DISTRICTS B DISTRICTS
D
3.5 BUSINESS 1
2 3 R 1 2 _3 4
12 3
A TOD
SPA
USES
3.5E Restaurant N
N N S Y Y Y Y S4
S N Y
Y Y
Y
3.5F Fast Food N
N N N N N N N— S N
S N N
N S6
Y
Restaurant
Change "N" Not Allowed to "S" by Special Permit in the Business 4 District"
SPONSOR: William Clemmey and 24 others
Explanation: None supplied by Petitioner
ARTICLE 36 — VOTE
I move that the Zoning By-law be amended to the extent necessary to change the Schedule of
Principal Use Regulations for Business Uses for Fast Food Restaurants (Section 230-3.5F) from
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current Not Allowed (N) to Allowable Use by Special Permit (S) in Business (B4) District, as set
forth in the Warrant.
FAILED BY A 2/3 MAJORITY SHOW OF HANDS
Marianne E. Staples
Town Clerk of Mansfield