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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 09/27/2017Minutes of Board of Selectmen Meeting September 27, 2017 Present: Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chairman; Mr. Jess Aptowitz, Vice -Chairman; Mr. Frank DelVecchio, Clerk; and Mr. Steve Schoonveld 1. Call To Order Board of Selectmen Meeting -Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Trowbridge called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. He reminded everyone that the meeting was being broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. He asked if there were any members of the audience recording, to which there was no response. 2. Public Hearing for Consideration of Application for a Change in Beneficial Interest for Flynn's Restaurant Group dba Flynn's Irish Pub in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 138 Section 12 at 6:30PM Motion: To open the public hearing. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 Mr. John Downes from Bourne, MA was present. Mr. Downes stated he was the current owner of Flynn's and was transferring stock from his brother's name to his name and he will now be the sole owner of the restaurant. Mr. DelVecchio asked if his brother approved this. Mr. Downes answered that his brother is opening a brewery and the ABCC will not allow a person to have a farmer's brewery license and own a restaurant. There were no questions from the public or the Selectmen. Motion: To close the public hearing at 6:33pm. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 Motion: To approve the change in beneficial interest for Flynn's Restaurant Group dba Flynn's Irish Pub. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 3. Consideration of Special Events Application by Boy Scouts of America Troop 17 for use of Tree Lot on West Street and Electric Fee Waiver for Their Annual Christmas Tree Fundraising Event Beginning Saturday, November 18th Josh Griffin Senior patrol leader was present with other members of his troop to ask permission to use the space on West Street for their annual tree lot and for the electric fee waiver. Mr. Schoonveld asked if anything was different from last year or anything else they may need, and Mr. Griffin answered there was not. Mr. Aptowitz stated that the Scouts needed to coordinate with the Electric Department for temporary electric service. Mr. DelVecchio asked what the cost that was being waived was. Mr. Stanbrook stated he would find out, but did not have the answer right now. Motion: To approve the special events application by Boy Scouts of America Troop 17 for use of the tree lot on West Street and fee waiver for their annual Christmas tree fundraising event beginning Saturday, November 18, 2017. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 4. Consideration for Change in Manager Application for The Mansfield Lodge of Elks 2633 Inc. for an All Alcohol Club License Mr. James Burke of 10 Canoe River Drive was present. Mr. Burke stated that the Elks have a club license to serve alcohol and it has been Mr. Ken Owens responsibility since they opened their doors, but he has asked to not be the manager on record. Mr. Burke stated he has volunteered to take over this responsibility and stated that he was TIPS certified, knowledgeable about what is required and familiar with the law. Mr. DelVecchio asked what the hours are that they can serve. Mr. Burke answered the license allows Monday to Saturday from 8am to lam and Sunday 12pm to lam, but typically the Elks is open 4pm to close depending on the number of members and Sundays they open at noon or 2pm. Mr. Aptowitz had no questions. Mr. Schoonveld stated that as a member he would abstain from the vote, but asked if all the bartenders are TIP certified. Mr. Burke replied they were. Mr. Schoonveld also asked how many hours a week Mr. Burke intended to supervise and he answered that he was available every day and that he was fairly involved in every event as a Trustee. Motion: To approve the change in manager application for the Mansfield Lodge of Elks 2633 Inc. for an All Alcohol Club License. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 3:0:1 (Schoonveld Abstained) Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen September 27, 2017 Page 1 S. Consideration of Application from Colin Cauldwell for the Opening on the Open Space Committee The Board invited both candidates to speak. Mr. Cauldwell stated he was on the Natural Resource Trust and was involved with Conservation Commission for many years. Mr. Cauldwell stated he is very familiar with the Town and all the undeveloped spaces there are and hopes to help improve what Mansfield has. Mr. Sacchetti stated that he was the .new guy" and was involved as President of Mansfield Youth Baseball. He stated he was stepping down from that, but will still remain on as a member of that board and hopes to use his recreational space background on this committee. The Board asked questions of Mr. Cauldwell and Mr. Sacchetti. Motion: To appoint Mr. Cauldwell to the Open Space Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2018. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 Motion: To appoint Mr. Sacchetti to the Open Space Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2018. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 6. Consideration of Application from Anthony Sacchetti for the Opening on the Open Space Committee See above agenda item, it was combined with agenda number five. 7. Consideration of Non Profit Gift Fund Request for use of Funds for a Reception Ms. Nancy Wall and Mr. Kevin McNatt were present to request funds from the Non Profit Gift Fund to use for a reception on Thursday, October 191h at the MMAS building. Mr. McNatt stated that there are representatives from both Dell Technologies and Plainridge Casino who would like to attend to see the things that their donations have provided to the community. Mr. DelVecchio asked how much was being requested and Mr. McNatt answered $100. Motion: To approve the Non Profit Gift Fund request for the use of funds for a reception and not to exceed $250. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 8. Consideration of Waiving Permit Fees including Special Permit Fees for MMAS of 888 South Main Street Mr. Fred Armstrong of 27 Necco Road was present from MMAS to request permit fee waivers. He stated that he was on the Board for MMAS as well as the attorney on the project. MMAS is currently in a rent to own basis at that property. They have completed some small renovations and were planning to expand into a 250 seat theater, art gallery, and function space for the community. Mr. Armstrong stated that in order to do these renovations they need to file for a special permit because it is located in the reservoir district. He also stated that MMAS was planning to apply in the fall for the special permit and need to know they can get the special permit before purchasing the building. The permit fees are about $2400 and Mr. Armstrong is hoping the Board can consider waiving these fees as an investment to the community. Mr. Schoonveld asked if this was available to all 501c3 nonprofit organizations. Mr. Aptowitz answered that all have the courtesy to come before the Board. Mr. DelVecchio stated it would be nice to have a policy on this, but it should be an ad hoc decision. Motion: To approve the request to waive permit fees including special permit fees for MMAS of 888 South Main Street. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Mr. Aptowitz noting that this was waiving the Town fees only. Chairman Trowbridge stated that this should be in the motion and that this would also be for the Town portion of the building permit fees. Motion Amended: To approve the request to waive the Town portion of permit fees including special permit fees for MMAS of 888 South Main Street. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 9. Appointment of a Representative to MFN Regional Wastewater District Chairman Trowbridge stated that the MFN requires a super majority vote and many times there are not enough individuals who can attend to even have a quorum. Chairman Trowbridge requested a motion. Motion: To appoint Selectman Aptowitz as a representative to the MFN Regional Wastewater District to an unexpired term June 30, 2019. (DelVecchio/Schoonveld) Passes 4:0 Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen September 27, 2017 Page 2 10. Consideration to Sign the Town of Mansfield Boundary Markers Check Document provided by Town Engineer Richard Alves Motion: To sign the Town of Mansfield Boundary Markers Check Document provided by Town Engineer Richard Alves. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 11. Review of Dangerous Dog Complaint made by Mr. and Mrs. Galanti and Mr. and Mrs. Richardson and Consideration of Establishing a Date for a Public Hearing (Willow Street) Chairman Trowbridge stated that the soonest the Board could have a hearing was October 18th in order to have enough time to post. He also stated Animal Control Officer Jeff Collins provided a temporary recommendation. Motion: To temporarily declare the dog a dangerous dog until the hearing on October 18, 2017 at 6:30PM and therefore be restrained at all times with a leash and muzzle. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 12. Consideration of Establishing a Public Hearing for Tax Classification Chairman Trowbridge stated that he thought it would be general conversations on October 18th about the tax rate and the hearing would be November 4`h. Mr. Stanbrook stated that any time the Board talks about the tax rate it has to be a public hearing. Chairman Trowbridge asked the Board if they thought two nights were necessary. Mr. Aptowitz answered that before increases from the new DPW complex hit the tax bill, it needs to be clearly explained and a discussion over two nights was a good idea. Mr. Schoonveld and Mr. DelVecchio agreed. Motion: To hold a public hearing on October 18, 2017 at 7:30PM for Tax Classification. (DelVecchio/Passes 4:0 13. Consideration to Sign the Warrant for the Special State Election to be Held on October 17, 2017 Motion: To call for and sign the warrant for the Special State Election to be held on October 17, 2017 to fill the vacancy for the State Senate Seat. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 14. Consideration to Sign the Warrant for the Special Town Election to be Held on November 14, 2017 Chairman Trowbridge stated the Town Election cannot be held on the same day as the State Election because of the time needed to give candidates enough time to gather signatures. Motion: To call for sign the warrant for the Special Town Election to be held on November 14, 2017 to fill the vacancy on the Board of Selectmen. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 15. MBTA Construction/Parking Mr. Stanbrook stated that Mr. Azinheira has a parking map that he will present on October 4 1 as part of the Planning Board workshop. Mr. Stanbrook stated that $4,038 will be withheld from the monthly payment to the MBTA for the reduction in parking spaces taken during construction. Mr. Stanbrook then stated that the Park Mobile App sends a daily report which details who has paid for their parking spot. Ms. An from the MIS department was able to create a map with the data in the GIS system to determine the lot usage every day of the year using this method. Lastly Mr. Stanbrook stated that he and Mr. Azinheira would be going to Boston to meet with the MBTA to discuss the agreement. Mr. Aptowitz stated that he was happy this meeting was finally going to happen. Mr. DelVecchio agreed. 16. Resident Questions and Comments Mr. Allen Bryer of 187 Copeland Drive stated he was excited about hydrogen coming to the Stop and Shop in Mansfield and that it may be the first one on the East Coast which puts Mansfield on the map. Chairman Trowbridge stated that the fire department knew it was out of their realm, but they did homework and are getting training. Mr. Tom Delmar of 28 Court Street, Unit 4 asked what was going on with the partial park behind Jimmy's Pub, he stated that some work was done, but it has been stagnate there for a while. Mr. Stanbrook stated that Mr. Mark Cook was waiting for a vendor to start planting trees and then sprinklers will be installed. Chairman Trowbridge answered that they are making sure the irrigation is in before planting the trees. Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen September 27, 2017 Page 3 17. Review and Approve Consent Agenda All items on the Consent Agenda may be adopted with a single motion. Any member of the Board of Selectmen may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration in which case that item will be voted on separately from the remainder of the Consent Agenda. All licenses have been routed through Town Hall Departments and any conditions have been noted below. a) Approval of Board of Selectmen Minutes for: • Meeting of September 6, 2017 b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 18011T in the amount of $618,057.89 • School Vendor Warrant No. 18011S in the amount of $393,796.63 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 18012T in the amount of $788,411.67 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 18012E in the amount of $1,902,602.71 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 18013T in the amount of $2,372,710.05 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 18013E in the amount of $26,121.90 • School Vendor Warrant No. 180135 in the amount of $697,924.62 c) Permits and License: • Consideration of Water Installers License for Gracewood Development Corp • Consideration of Special Events Application for Mansfield Park & Recreation for Halloween Parade pending routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments d) Miscellaneous: • Signing of Proclamation for Barbara Sheffield • Signing of Proclamation for Eleanor Lallier Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 18. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18011PT in the amount of $384,171.35 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18011PT in the amount of $384,171.35. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18011TV in the amount of $120,780.89 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18011TV in the amount of $120,780.89. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18012PT in the amount of $380,307.76 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18012PT in the amount of $380,307.76. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18012TV in the amount of $121,475.03 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18012TV in the amount of $121,475.03. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 18012PS in the amount of $1,657,835.49 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 18012PS in the amount of $1,657,835.49. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 18012SV in the amount of $534,269.23 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 18012SV in the amount of $534,269.23. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18013PT in the amount of $361,235.08 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18013PT in the amount of $361,235.08. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18013TV in the amount of $117,623.31 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18013TV in the amount of $117,623.31. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0 Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen September 27, 2017 Page 4 19. Correspondence • Letter from Comcast of upcoming Channel Changes • Letter from Verizon of Programming Change • Letter from Department of Housing & Community Development for Approval of Thirteen Affordable Rental Units • Letter from Verizon of the Cable Television Final License Granted to Verizon New England Inc. Mr. DelVecchio read a summary of the above correspondences. 20. Town Manager's Report Mr. Stanbrook stated that the Auction for tax title properties has a tentative date of November 8, 2017 and eight properties will be auctioned. Mr. Stanbrook stated that he also compared the budget versus the contingency for the new DPW Complex. He stated the contingency for the project is $1.8 million and there have been seven change orders with a total of $121,991, so there is about $1.7 million left. Mr. Aptowitz asked if the contingency was part of the $35 million for the total project and Mr. Stanbrook answered that it was. Mr. Stanbrook then stated that the Lowney Common is expected to be done by the end of October. Mr. Stanbrook also stated that Captain John Terry and Fire Fighter Sliney were nominated for Fire Fighter of Year Award for their actions at the East Street fire earlier this year. Mr. Stanbrook also read an update on road construction. Chairman Trowbridge stated that there have been several concerns about chip sealing of roads, and he explained that there are lots of roads and chip sealing helps extend the life of a road and is cost effective. He added that over time it will smooth out and he appreciates everyone's patience. 21. Selectmen's Questions and Comments Chairman Trowbridge stated that there has been stealing of tires at private lots and public lots and that the Police Chief is looking into setting up active patrol at those lots and there are several towns experiencing this. Mr. DelVecchio stated that the Police and School Departments are holding a presentation on October 3'd from 7-8pm at the high school auditorium on the dangers of addictive substances and consequences. Mr. Schoonveld stated that he went to a Massachusetts Selectmen's meeting in North Hampton last Tuesday about the high cost of health insurance. Mr. Schoonveld asked for an update from the Town Manager Search Committee. Mr. DelVecchio answered that the committee met and are working to get the finalist here before the Board of Selectmen to be interviewed. Mr. Schoonveld also stated that Amazon wanted to put their headquarters in this area. He stated that Foxboro and Lowell had articles in the paper and this is a great free advertising opportunity that Mansfield could take advantage of. Mr. Aptowitz had no questions or comments. 22. Any items not anticipated by the Chairman 48 hours prior to this meeting 23. Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting on September 27, 2017 at 8:03PM. (Trowbridge/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 Signature Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne ld Date Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen September 27, 2017 Page 5