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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-29-2017Minutes of Board of Selectmen Meeting November 29, 2017 Present: Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chairman; Mr. Jess Aptowitz, Vice -Chairman; Mr. Frank DelVecchio, Clerk, Mr. Steve Schoonveld and Mr. Neil Rhein 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. Consideration of Sean Grammel to serve on the Mansfield Housing Corporation Committee Mr. Sean Grammel came forward and he stated that he was a new resident to Mansfield and moved here last February. He stated that he was looking for a way to get involved and saw vacancies for the Mansfield Housing Corp online. Mr. Grammel stated that in college he helped with a homeless agency and believes that affordable housing is important. Mr. DelVecchio stated that Mr. Grammel experience and desire to serve the community was admirable and asked if Mr. Grammel had any questions for the Board. Mr. Grammel stated that he has a lot to learn and wants to meet people who can teach him more about Mansfield. Mr. Aptowitz echoed Mr. DelVecchio and added that he is very qualified and suggested that Mr. Grammel attend Town Meeting. Mr. Schoonveld asked where he was from and Mr. Grammel answered that he grew up in Gardner. Mr. Schoonveld commented that Mr. Grammel's resume was impressive and encouraged him to look at other committees down the road. Mr. Rhein stated that Mr. Grammel had a great background and thanked him for his willingness to serve. Chairman Trowbridge stated that the Mansfield Housing Corporation had recently acquired new land on Columbine Road that they will be turning over to Habitat for Humanity. Motion: To appoint Sean Grammel to serve on the Mansfield Housing Corporation Committee to an unexpired three year term expiring on December 31, 2020. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 3. Consideration of Christine Delaney-Leard to serve on the Recreation Commission Ms. Christine Delaney-Leard came forward and explained that she has lived in Mansfield for twenty one years and raised three children here. She stated that she has been involved with Parks and Rec programs for many years. Ms. Leard then stated that Parks and Rec is important for bringing the community together. Mr. Rhein thanked her for her willingness to be on the Commission and asked if there are any changes or improvements she would want to make. Ms. Leard answered that they have a great program and have new things they do every year. Mr. Schoonveld encouraged Ms. Leard to attend Town Meeting and asked if there have been new things that she has appreciated more than others or if she has seen a shift in the Park and Rec Department. Ms. Leard answered that Ms. Gurnon has brought in new programs to the community and Mansfield has a lot of young families, noting that the new ski club is great. Mr. Schoonveld then asked if there was a new program Ms. Leard would want to bring in. Ms. Leard stated that right now she did not have one and needs to attend more meetings to know. Mr. Aptowitz and Mr. DelVecchio thanked her for volunteering and had not further questions. Chairman Trowbridge thanked her for volunteering and was happy to hear that she wanted to learn more before offering changes. Motion: To appoint Christine Delaney-Leard to serve on the Recreation Commission beginning on January 1, 2018 to a three year term expiring on December 31, 2020. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 4. Discussion and Consideration of Live Nation egress easement at 905 South Main Street Mr. Valanzola was present and was representing Richard Brothers, but also as part of the agreement he was representing Live Nation. Mr. Valanzola stated that he was not looking for a vote, but was here to be Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen November 29, 2017 Page 1 transparent. He stated that the plan will allow for a ramp to be constructed from the Xfinity Center to Richard Brother's property at 905 South Main Street and that cars would only be allowed to take a right onto Route 140 towards Norton. He then stated that the gate would only be open at the end of concerts from 9:30PM to IAM and it would not allow live parking, entering, commercial vehicles, or trucks and is limited to forty five concerts a year. Mr. Valanzola stated that this area would mainly support the preferred parking area and Live Nation would have to pay for a police detail at this location. Mr. Valanzola stated that Shaun Burke reviewed the plan and does not believe site plan review is needed, he also stated that Chief Sellon is in favor of the presented plan. Mr. Aptowitz stated that his only concern was that if someone gets in that line to exit and realize they want to go a different way, he hopes that that does not cause more confusion. Mr. DelVecchio had no questions. Mr. Schoonveld asked if Richard Brother's sells parking spots for concerts and Mr. Valanzola answered they do not. Mr. Schoonveld asked if there were forty five concerts would it be for all concerts. Mr. Valanzola answered that it could be, but it would be based on attendance of a concert. Mr. Schoonveld asked if the Town of Norton has been notified and asked if someone is getting gas at that property are they also forced to go right when they exit. Mr. Valanzola answered that they had not notified Norton but will and as he understands it now during concerts have to go right on Route 140. Mr. Aptowitz stated there is a cop there at the Xtracare Mart and asked if that will continue and this officer will be an additional officer on South Main Street. Mr. Valanzola stated everything that is in place now will still be and that it is in addition to. Mr. Rhein stated that this makes sense and echoed what Mr. Aptowitz states and there may be a learning curve of people not wanting to go into Norton. Mr. Karl Clemmey of 175 Essex Street came forward. Mr. Clemmey stated that he was a direct abutter and had concerns with the new IBEW building across the street from the exit being discussed. He also stated that this item should go before the planning board and not the Board of Selectmen and asked that all items go through the routing of public safety and town hall departments like all the items further in the agenda. Chairman Trowbridge stated this item was not a voting item and was a preliminary discussion. Mr. Valanzola stated that cars already exiting South Main Street. Mr. Schoonveld asked how many feet the ramp was. Mr. Valanzola stated that the ramp and construction was about forty eight feet by twenty four feet. Chairman Trowbridge asked if there were any objections and there were none. S. Public Hearing in accordance of M.G. L. Chapter 148 Section 13 for Consideration of the Flammable Gas License Application for Toyota Motor North America for the storage of compressed gaseous hydrogen up to 63,000 standard cubic feet located at 440 Forbes Boulevard at 7:OOPM Mr. DelVecchio read the notice into record. Motion: To open the public hearing. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Mr. Thomas Whitte and Jason Slayton were present to seek a license for the temporary storage of hydrogen to be able to fuel the Toyota Mirai vehicle. Mr. Whitte explained that the unit has been in use for about fifteen years and is a mobile fueling station. The trailer has eight storage tubes that will cascade fill a car with hydrogen after a pin number is entered and only after the hose is correctly hooked up to the vehicle. Mr. Whitte stated that it will only be used by Toyota contractors and employees and not available to the public. He stated this will be on a temporary basis of about a year to begin marketing efforts of the Mirai and will be taken away once fuel stations are open and running here. Mr. Rhein stated he was not aware Toyota was doing manufacturing fuel cell vehicles. Mr. Rhein asked if this was the same fuel being added to the gas station at the Stop and Shop and Mr. Whitte answered it was. Mr. Rhein stated there was a letter from the Fire Chief and will defer to his expertise. Mr. Schoonveld stated that it was promising that one station was already being built and asked what the time frame is. Mr. Whitte stated that reliability can be a problem with a startup, but anticipates no more than a year. Mr. Whitte stated that it Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen November 29, 2017 Page 2 will be refueled onsite by another trailer. Mr. Schoonveld asked how many there are across the country. Mr. Slayton answered there are about a half dozen and that on the West Coast they have launched and are now prepared to go to market on the East Coast. Mr. Schoonveld asked if there were any issues in California with the temporary units and Mr. Slayton answered there were not. Mr. Aptowitz had no questions if the Fire Department was okay with it. Mr. DelVecchio commented that he appreciates Toyota being in Town and excited about this. Chairman Trowbridge asked if anyone from the public had questions and there were none. Motion: To close the public hearing. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Motion: To approve the flammable gas license for Toyota Motor North America for the storage of compressed gaseous hydrogen up to 63,000 standard cubic feet located at 440 Forbes Boulevard. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes5:0 6. Consideration of Change of Manager Application for an all -alcohol license for GC Friday's Inc. dba TGI Friday's pending routing through public safety and Town Hall Departments Mr. Matthew Boler was present and stated that he is the new Manager for Friday's here in Mansfield since the previous manager was on sick leave. He stated that he has worked for Friday's for ten years and has been a manager for the last two years. Chairman Trowbridge asked how long the manager was out on sick leave and Mr. Boler answered about a month and a half, stating he got into an accident and has now been terminated for job abandonment because he has not communicated with corporate. Mr. DelVecchio asked Mr. Boler if he was qualified to be on the license and Mr. Boler answered that he was. Mr. DelVecchio asked Ms. Champagne if everything was turned in that was needed and she answered that the last certificate was passed in today. Mr. Aptowitz asked if he was working a shift when he got into an accident and when that was. Mr. Boler was unsure as he was working at the Taunton location which is a different region, he added that he was supposed to be out eight weeks and return to his job but he never did. Mr. Aptowitz asked if this was the license that came in with the name crossed out and asked if they said how long the other manager was out. Ms. Champagne answered it was and that a letter dated from the Corporate office was for October 17, 2017. Mr. Aptowitz stated the reasons for the questions were that there are generally problems with timely notification from the chain restaurants. Mr. Schoonveld and Mr. Rhein had no questions. Motion: To approve the change of manager application of GC Friday's Inc. dba TGI Fridays pending routing through public safety and Town Hall Departments. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 7. Consideration of 2018 Annual All Alcohol License Renewal for GC Friday's Inc. dba TGI Friday's pending ABCC approval of the Change in Manager Application Motion: To approve the 2018 Annual All Alcohol License Renewal of GC Fridays Inc. dba TGI Friday's pending ABCC approval of the Change in Manager Application. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 8. Discussion and Consideration of Adding a Street Light to Pole #6 on Old Farm Road Chairman Trowbridge stated the Board received a letter with safety concerns on Old Farm Road and numerous neighbors who felt the same way. Motion: To approve adding a street light to pole number six on Old Farm Road. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Mr. Aptowitz wants to know if the person whose house it is in front of that home is also in favor of the light. Mr. DelVecchio stated there may be that concern because not everyone has signed the paper. Mr. Aptowitz asked if the light department had the same opinion that it was warranted. Motion Amended: To approve adding a street light to pole number six on Old Farm Road if it is warranted by the Electric Department. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 9. Discussion of Renovation & New Construction of the Bristol County Agricultural High School Project for the Bristol County Advisory Board Meeting on November 30, 2017 Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen November 29, 2017 Page 3 Chairman Trowbridge stated that Mr. Aptowitz asked for this to be on the agenda as it is an extensive project and he was looking for input before attending the meeting tomorrow for the Bristol County Advisory Board. Mr. Aptowitz stated that Mansfield has a five percent vote. Mr. Aptowitz stated the construction project is extensive and wanted to know if there was anything to share at the meeting with the other communities. Mr. DelVecchio stated that he sees this is a hundred and three million dollar project and would like to know what the debt service is and if it is by student enrollment or not. He then stated that Mansfield may come out ahead depending on the formula. Mr. DelVecchio stated that some agreements with regional schools have "funky" formulas and the Town could be on the long end or the short end. Mr. Aptowitz believes there are a lot of questions and that it needs to be vetted. Mr. Schoonveld agreed with Mr. DelVecchio and thought that the school should be coming to each town individually to present it to the Board so that everyone can understand. Mr. Rhein stated that he has the same concerns and if there was a vote expected tomorrow. Mr. Aptowitz stated that he hopes that it is a presentation not requiring a vote, but appreciates the discussion. Mr. Schoonveld stated that grant opportunities should be part of the project. Chairman Trowbridge stated that regional schools typically do well with grants because so many communities are involved. Mr. Rhein stated that the information in the packet seemed to provide a compelling case as to why the project is needed. 10. MBTA Construction/Parking Mr. Stanbrook stated that he will be going to Boston to meet with the MBTA on December 5, 2017 at 11am in Boston along with Mr. Lee Azinheira. Mr. Stanbrook stated that he is hoping to have a final agreement with the MBTA by February. 11. Resident Questions and Comments There were no questions or comments. 12. Review and Approve Consent Agenda All items on the Consent Agenda maybe 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 Meeting Minutes for: • Meeting of November 14, 2017 with Finance Committee and School Committee b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 18021T in the amount of $333,867.22 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 18021E in the amount of $47,113.48 • School Vendor Warrant No. 18021S in the amount of $562,446.93 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 18022T in the amount of $425,555.02 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 18022E in the amount of $32,596.69 c) Permits and License: • Consideration of 2018 All Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License Renewal for Heymohn LLC dba Cibo Matto Caffe subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 All Alcohol Package Store License Renewal for GT Retail, Inc. dba Wines & More Mansfield subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 Lodging House License Renewal for Joseph Dwyer dba Fulton Place Lodging subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 Wine and Malt and Common Victualler License Renewal for Cafe on the Common, Inc. subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 Entertainment License Renewal for K.D. Enterprises dba Stefano's Pizza and Subs • Consideration of 2018 All Alcohol Package Store License Renewal for Adhya Corporation dba West Mansfield Variety subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 All Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License Renewal for KR Kyoto Inc. dba Kyoto Japanese Steak House subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 Common Victualler License Renewal for Papa Ginos, Inc. dba Papa Ginos subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 All Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License Renewal for RARE Hospitality International Inc. dba Longhorn Steakhouse subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 Wine and Malt and Common Victualler License Renewal for B -X Mansfield, LLC dba The Village at Willow Crossing subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 Common Victualler and Entertainment License Renewal for Mansfield House of Pizza, Inc. subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen November 29, 2017 Page 4 • Consideration of 2018 All Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License Renewal for The Fresh Catch, Inc. subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 Wine and Malt Package Store License Renewal for Community Care Pharmacy Inc. dba Community Corner Store subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 Class II Auto Dealer License Renewal for Walib Samrout Inc. dba Mansfield Gas & Service subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 Common Victualler License Renewal for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC dba Chipotle Mexican Grill subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 Common Victualler License Renewal for Corporate Chefs, Inc. subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 Common Victualler License Renewal for Mariva Inc. dba D'Angelo Sandwich Shop subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 All Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License Renewal for Tahana Inc. dba Tahana Restaurant subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 Common Victualler License Renewal for BG Food Mansfield dba B. good subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 Common Victualler License Renewal for Cousins Pizza and Subs Inc. subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 all Alcohol Package Store License Renewal forJodami Liquors Inc. dba Bristol Liquors subject to routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments d) Proclamations Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 13. Board and Committee Reappointments: • Consideration of Al "Mitch" Bregnard for a three-year term on the Recreation Commission expiring on December 31, 2020. Motion: To reappoint Al "Mitch" Bregnard for a three-year term on the Recreation Commission expiring on December 31, 2020. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Consideration of Maureen Doherty for a five-year term on the Municipal Building Committee expiring on December 31, 2022. Motion: To reappoint Maureen Doherty for a five-year term on the Municipal Building Committee expiring on December 31, 2022 (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Consideration of Carol Kosel for a three-year term on the Animal Welfare Committee expiring on December 31, 2020. Motion: To reappoint Carol Kosel for a three-year term on the Animal Welfare Committee expiring on December 31, 2020. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Consideration of Erika Cervasio for a three-year term on the Animal Welfare Committee expiring on December 31, 2020. Motion: To reappoint Erika Cervasio for a three-year term on the Animal Welfare Committee expiring on December 31, 2020. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Consideration of Joel Brandwine for a three-year term on the Airport Commission expiring December 31, 2020. Motion: To reappoint Joel Brandwine for a three-year term on the Airport Commission expiring December 31, 2020. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Consideration of Mary Ann DeTrolio for a five-year term on the World War If Scholarship Committee expiring on December 31, 2022. Motion: To reappoint Mary Ann DeTrolio for a five-year term on the World War II Scholarship Committee expiring on December 31, 2022. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Consideration of Nancy Breef-Pilz for a three-year term on the Board of Library Trustees expiring on December 31, 2020. Motion: To reappoint Nancy Breef-Pilz for a three-year term on the Board of Library Trustees expiring on December 31, 2020. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Consideration of Michael Mayer Sr. for a three-year term as Constable expiring December 31, 2020. Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen November 29, 2017 Page 5 Motion: To reappoint Michael Mayer Sr. for a three-year term as Constable expiring December 31, 2020. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Consideration of Matthew Paulkis for a three-year term as Constable expiring December 31, 2020. Motion: To reappoint Matthew Paulkis for a three-year term as Constable expiring December 31, 2020. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Consideration of Joel Thomas for a three-year term as Constable expiring December 31, 2020. Motion: To reappoint Joel Thomas for a three-year term as Constable expiring December 31, 2020. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 14. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18021PT in the amount of $402,088.81 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18021PT in the amount of $402,088.81. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18021TV in the amount of $132,467.98 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18021TV in the amount of $132,467.98. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18022PT in the amount of $339,402.93 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18022PT in the amount of $339,402.93. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18022TV in the amount of $114,496.78 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18022TV in the amount of $114,496.78. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 18022PS in the amount of $1,818,642.01 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 18022PS in the amount of $1,818,642.01. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 18022SV in the amount of $626,239.37 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 18022SV in the amount of $626,239.37. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 15. Correspondence • Letter from Comcast—International Channel Package Launch • Letter from Comcast — Price Changes • Letter from Verizon — RLTV Channel 245 removal • Letter from Plainridge Park Casino — Update of Ongoing Responsible Gaming Initiative and Programs Mr. DelVecchio read a summary of the above correspondences. Chairman Trowbridge asked Mr. Stanbrook how many years the Town was receiving funding from Plainridge Park. Mr. Stanbrook believed it was $25,000 for two years, but needed to reserch. Mr. Stanbrook added that the Police Chief and former Town Manager worked on the agreement with the gaming commission. 16. Town Manager's Report Mr. Stanbrook stated that at the tax auction on foreclosed property the Town received $403,500 and he found that the stabilization policy was the only policy that referenced a one-time fund source. This revenue would be counted as free cash and then would be a vote at Town Meeting in 2019. Mr. Stanbrook stated he will have the replica tax bill ready for the next meeting. Mr. Stanbrook lastly stated that budgets are due this Friday and that vehicle maintenance will be put into a separate department and it is expected that vehicle maintenance will be completed in house at the new DPW garage. 17. Selectmen's Questions and Comments Mr. Rhein commented that that the first phase of Fales Site is looking great, and asked how the Board keeps the momentum going and if there were any discussion planned on what to do with the other half of the site. Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen November 29, 2017 Page 6 Chairman Trowbridge said that Mr. DelVecchio can answer, but the Downtown Committee is charged with this item. He also stated that there is a lot going on Downtown with new buildings and parking concerns. Mr. DelVecchio answered that the next meeting of the Downtown Committee is on December 12th, but confirmed that the Fales Site is not going to fall by the wayside. Chairman Trowbridge asked if Mr. Rhein wanted to be the member on Downtown Committee and Mr. Rhein stated that he did. Motion: To appoint Mr. Rhein to the Downtown Committee. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Chairman Trowbridge stated the next meeting of Selectmen is December 1lthand at that point there is a possibility the Board will be interviewing potential Town Manager candidates. Chairman Trowbridge asked for each Selectman to send four to five questions back to him so that each candidate can be asked the same questions to be consistent. Mr. Aptowitz asked if there is a date for the DPW move to the new building to ensure that the project is on schedule. Mr. Aptowitz stated that the accounting office put together the outstanding police detail list and stated it was looking better and some items will need to be written off. Mr. Aptowitz stated that the Municipal Modernization Act has considered the overlay one number and he would like to talk about that in the budget process. Mr. Aptowitz also had concerns with the strength of the Wi-Fi. Mr. Schoonveld stated that the yellow paint on the curbs has caused more senior residents to get tickets and he would like it addressed by the Downtown Committee, as it has caused uncertainty as to where to park, and hopes that the Downtown Committee could provide a recommendation. Chairman Trowbridge and Mr. Aptowitz thought it was a DPW issue and in the high traffic areas the paint does not last and fades quickly. Mr. Schoonveld stated that he liked the idea of putting the responsibility on the manager on the alcohol license to come to the Board, when they have an issue. Chairman Trowbridge agreed that when a manager leaves the first thing they should do is to get their name off the license. Mr. Schoonveld asked if there were more openings on Boards and Committees that the application deadline be reopened. Mr. Schoonveld then asked the tax question of the week is the tax split of 1.27 or 1.24 means that commercial rate are twenty seven percent greater than residential rates, True or False. The answer is false. Mr. DelVecchio asked for Mr. Rhein to talk at the Downtown Committee about having Wi-Fi in the downtown area. He then stated there will be an Audit Committee meeting on December 6that 7PM and the draft of the 2017 audit will be discussed as well as the renewal of the contract with Powers and Sullivan. Mr. Aptowitz stated that he had the pleasure of attending the annual Firefighter of the Year Ceremony and Captain Terri and Firefighter Sliney got the second highest honor and congratulated everyone for their efforts. Chairman Trowbridge asked if the Board could meet at 6pm on the December 11th and all Selectman confirmed that they were available. The Board also all stated they would be attending the MMA Conference. 18. Any items not anticipated by the Chairman 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 19. Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the Selectmen's meeting on November 29, 2017 at 8:05PM. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Signature Date Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen November 29, 2017 Page 7