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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS 04/25/2018Minutes of Board of Selectmen Meeting April 25, 2018 Present: Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chairman; Mr. Jess Aptowitz, Vice -Chairman; Mr. Frank DelVecchio, Clerk, and Mr. Steve Schoonveld and Mr. Neil Rhein. RECEIVED ta''i CLERKS RItS flF�ICE Also present were Town Manager Kevin Dumas and Finance Director John Stanbrook. TO ; i', CLE 1. Call To Order Board of Selectmen Meeting -Pledge of Allegiance 21118 FRAY 10 P 1. 49 Chairman Trowbridge called the meeting to order at 6:OOPM. He reminded everyone that thl meetin the ng `d broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. He asked if there were(, � j t audience recording, to which Chairman Trowbridge acknowledged that Ms. Donna Whitehead r iJl ks i Ild News would be. 2. Consideration to Reappoint D. Austin Horowitz to SRPEDD Commissioner The Board considered Mr. Horowitz application for SRPEDD Commissioner. Mr. Horowitz was not present. Motion: To reappoint D. Austin Horowitz to serve as a SRPEDD Commissioner Member on behalf of the Town of Mansfield for a one-year term expiring on May 22, 2019. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 3. Consideration of Water Connection in Foxboro Lee Azinheira gave the Board an overview of the agreement between Mansfield and Foxboro which would allow approved homes in Foxboro to be serviced for water by the Town of Mansfield. Mr. Azinheira suggested that the agreement should be updated as it is over 100 years old. Mr. Azinheira gave an update on the specific location being discussed this evening in regards to the volume, usage, and consumption of water. He stated, if approved this location would give the Town over $70,000 in connection and usage fees. Mr. Aptowitz stated that he would like it known that often other Towns have reached to Mansfield, and he hopes that other Towns reciprocate in the future when Mansfield needs something. Mr. DelVecchio asked how water bans will affect these customers. Mr. Azinheira stated, these customers will be treated the same way as "typical" Mansfield residents as it is the State that dictates the conditions of the water bans. Mr. DelVecchio asked if this neighborhood has already been built. Mr. Azinheira answered, the neighborhood has not been built yet. Mr. Schoonveld asked why Foxboro cannot provide water. Mr. Azinheira stated that Foxboro does not have water in the area of this neighborhood. Mr. Schoonveld asked if the rates are the same as Mansfield residents. Mr. Azinheira answered, the rates will be the same. Mr. Schoonveld asked how many Mansfield residents are on well water. Mr. Azinheira stated less than one percent are on well water. Mr. Rhein asked Mr. Azinheira to explain the fees and compare to other area residents. Mr. Azinheira explained that the anticipated fees for the neighborhood and the revenue would be approximately $68,000. Chairman Trowbridge asked who was responsible for maintaining the water main. Mr. Azinheira answered, this residence would be treated the same as any other customer. Mr. Aptowitz asked what the retribution would be if customers were to not pay their bills, and he asked Mr. Azinheira to get back to him on that. Mr. Dumas made the recommendation that the billing be done by the Town of Foxboro on behalf of the Town of Mansfield. Motion: To approve the water connection for a 19 lot subdivision on property located behind 108 Belcher Road in Foxboro subject to paying all fees associated with connection to the Town of Mansfield. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 4. CIP Budget Presentation Scott Feely was present before the Board. The Chairman summarized that there was some follow-up needed, and that Selectmen Schoonveld and Aptowitz wanted some follow-up on specific items. Mr. Aptowitz stated he had some questions about the Pierce fire truck, so he had spoken to Chief Boldrighini. Mr. Aptowitz stated, the Pierce truck is "rotting" and he stated that the Town cannot have equipment failing, so he feels comfortable with the approval of that CIP item. Mr. Aptowitz continued by stating, the Plymouth Street Fire Station needs work of about $600,000. Mr. Aptowitz stated that it Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen pag April 25, 2018 not have bee as th was a lot of money being spent, but it was mostly items that should ay. Feeley noted, itps aoofl d'invesgmentere isn't too much of a negative impact on taxes it should be supported. because once the repairs are done it will likely extend the life of the building for about another twenty five years. Mr. Aptowitz noted that the Town has to look down the road at what is going to be done with the North Main Street station, and stated perhaps any money from any sale of the building could possibly be used for Fire ummary of the $1.68 million being asked for CIP. He stated, $660,000 is for equipment. Mr. Dumas gave his s Plymouth Street station, $360,000 for repairs of Memorial Hall, and the replacement of Engine Four for $660,000. He stated, although he is looking for authorization to short-term borrow for these three items, it is his intention to pay this off fully with cash at Fall Town Meeting. This will not impact FY 19 or FY20 as it will be paid off with the fall meeting. He stated, the Town must move forward as it is the time of year to get this work done and with authorization, it will be one year from the time the Town puts in a purchase order until the new engine will arrive. Mr. Schoonveld stated he agree these projects must get done and asked, how they will be paid for without harming the budget. He noted, in previous years the Town borrowed $2 Million, last year it was $3.4 Million. He asked Mr. Dumas to explain the change in philosophy, and to describe how long this debt will be on the books. Mr. Dumas explained that for the types of projects that aren't multi-million dollars, but are still sizable, they will be bundled together and once he sees what the free cash is going to be, it will be paid off at Fall Town Meeting. roposing that free cash He continued, since the Town is hitting the stabilization goal, he is going to be looking at p go into a stabilization fund for capital equipment. Also, he stated that he will be looking more long-term for the amount the Town should be borrowing. The Town is not looking to borrow, unless there is an exigent circumstance, in FY 20. Additionally, the Town will not be doing a new road bond in FY20, but borrowing would reengage in FY21 and he was not looking at adding any new debt in FY20. Specifically,of this septal plan, use this year, itis not just the $2M coming on for the road bond, but we also have the $1.4 Million, as part meets the federal grant for the matching requirement. Mr. Dumas then stated that he wanted to refresh the pavement management plan and how much can be completed, which would determine the road bond amount for FY21. He continued, there is a larger discussion that will need to take place down the road, to engage the CIP process differently. He is suggesting, a different type breakdown for each project, which can then encapsulate and show a realistic five-year plan on how the Town is going to pay for the capital project items. Mr. Schoonveld summarized, with $3.4 Million in long-term debt, and $1.68 Million for the three items previously ine 4, anMemral Halmentioned capital improvement items (Plymouth Street station, Eng then asked, will�the Tlojwn be staris not inte to tth be borrowed, but to be taken out of the following year's less CIP, will there be a CIP budget in FY20. Mr. Dumas responded, he is proposing CIP sooner than has been done s and approaching in the past, and to start to engage tmakes sense, so C Ps being don in the thwhen the free cash sal`frehshebuildthe CIP and come up with a funding-plan Mr. Schoonveld noted that there are projects that got dropped off the list. Mr. Feely mentioned the salt shed and the dog park were dropped, while the Town took an overall look at these projects. Mr. Feely stated, the Town is seeing the benefits of the discipline it has had over the past few of years. The Town's discipline and use of free cash, has positioned itself to take advantage of the opportunities before us. Mr. Rhein asked where the $600,000 allocated for salt shed will go. Mr. Feeley stated the $600,000 was taken back. He continued, a small amount of $26,000 is proposed for site preparation and the plan to get the site flat and ready to go ahead, as it will still be a useful property whether the Town goes ahead with salt shed, or not. Mr Feely stated, the site could be used for a storage area for materials. Mr. Rhein then asked about the Rt. 106 desigi and oversight. Mr. Feeley stated there has been an improvement plan in place, which was otake place over a onal number of years. He continued, the extra money being spent is to advance that plan by putting money with the work the State has already started on the intersection of Rt. 106 and Rt. 140. At this point the Chairman stopped the CIP discussion as the public hearing was opened on the expansion of the Retail Alcohol license for Ft. 106 Wines & Spirits. Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen Pa April 25, 2018 At 6:36 prp.the public hearing ended and discussion on CIP Budget continued. Mr. Rhein asked what the $200,000 for DPW parking improvements was going to be used for, to which Mr. Stanbrook replied, Mr. Azinheira would be going to the areas of the train station lotto determine which were the most -needed improvements and prioritize the work needed to be completed. Improvements such as striping, crack sealing, signage, etc. Mr. Rhein asked if any of the CIP reports and materials were available for himself, or anyone else, to read. Mr. Feely stated they are all available but they are unwieldly. Mr. Dumas stated, next year they will be in a bound book and available online. Trowbridge asked if Mr. Feely or Mr. Dumas had any items they would like to expand on. Mr. Feely Chairman Trwas very excited about the revamp of the Town website and the improvement will cost $40,000. stated that o people to Mansfield the lit included the a summary of what the new website will include, xplained how the items thing they Mr. Dumas noted that the Towns website is the first place to welcome see when they visit our Town. He gave ability for residents to sign up to be alerted about important notices and events. He also e as pe the site would be he area in Iaid out the case off emprioritized. ergenc es, as well as have heability for rhow the lesidete lnt to hoosel have the liwhi h alert they people in to ees will be able to do their own department updates and will no would like e receive. Additionally, Town emp y longer have go through MI5 for simple changes. tphoness, he asked Mr. Dumas tohein noted seeing an arcle in est gate the possibility North Andover's development elopment of a town mobile app for smar of one being developed for Mansfield. Motion: To approve CIP. (DelVecchio/Schoonveld) Passed 5:0 5. Public Hearing in accordance of M.G. L. Chapter 138 Section 15 for Consideration of an Alteration of located at Premises of an All Alcohol License for Route 106 Wines & Spirits, Inc., John McIntyre, Manager 377 Chauncy Street pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety at 6:30PM Mr. DelVecchio read the legal notice for the record at 6:30pm.passes 5:0 Motion: To open the public hearing. DelVecchio/Ap towitz John McIntyre and Ms. Stephanie Boudreau, representatives for Rt. 106 Wine and Spirits attended the public re is bore the ard to hearing. Muest an expansion of the sace into s Budreau aoce next to hisaine current bd thatus r. McIntY ss and that he has appg d for an es tension of his le se with Stop & Shoi the empty p to expand the square footage of the liquor store. Selectmen Rhein asked what the need for the expansion is, to uct. Mr. Schonveld asked if which Mt eyof renovation. Mr.. McIntyre said it i mon mal.tre replied he needed for storage for mre dThe Selectmen stated they are $glad Mra2000 is bl McIntyre cost forr this yp doing well and congratulated him on his expansion and thanked him for his continued business in Town. Motion: To close the public hearing. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Motion: To approve the Alteration of Premises application of an all alcohol retail license for Route 106 Wines and Spirits, John McIntyre, Manager located at 377 Chauncy Street pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passed 5:0 6. Budget Presentation a high level summary of the budget. Mr. Dumas Heads for ucl Chairman Trowbridge asked Mr. Dumas to give tak needed thank you to the Finance Committee, CIP committee, the Superintendent, and Department the time to dig into the budget and do a good job going over the budget with him as this is the first time he is goi through this budget process in Mansfield. He reminded the Board that back at the beginning of the process the budget was at a $2.34 Million short -fall. He is now reporting; the budget is responsibly balanced for FY19 at e the most pressing needs be puled off any Dumas rtthe , Tier'ned, Tier 1 is what has 2 less urgent but needed, and been nd T e 3 as what would be the future goals. MrcDum: be push Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen PZ April 25, 2018 reminded the Board of his goal to not use free cash to sustain the FY19 budget. He feels this is a major accomplishment in the accomplishment the . He st stad, anoth un on ocontrac sare fully funded and all Nelxpired contracno staff t are'ossettled. budget, and there grow Mr. Dumas informed the Board that as part of the process he has made sure staff is aligned to proper classifications and pay grades. Mr. Dumas explained the Tier 1 g would add as personawhichhimplementation would begin at the half yeae first year of the whi h would b begin January2019. n for the fire department n some realigning The budget also includes Mr. Dum sco second continued, clthere will be an addition of an Assistant Town Enbased o Resource gin erbased on the back thin the timeframe located. of school . log of engineering Engineer that needs to os tion will not impact the general fund as e done for water, sewer, t will allocated 70% to watelr and 30% to the Assistant Eng P sewer based on the otratthat t will be done b may the intenssiance, such as mainteant. There will also nance of addition lines for lexample. ed DPW Mr. as currently DPW is n just since he began in January which exposes the Town to Dumas stated, there have been four sewer back-ups j o sewer maintenance as this is an liability. The additional staff paid 90% by sewer ill tenanceeand to geaow thTown to t ' the Vactor truck back n use. With n nth st need and it would allow inspections, cleaning, the budget, central fleet maintenance trucks, two has also ed n han created, wereas erequested, MrTown now s Dumas reported he approved fonety to be able to workwn can certified urrently aid staff memberseof the expected savings the To of the Fire Department need to drive the vehicles t an offcsitelocati In for because currently p umas stated, given the cost of replacement of repairs, and someone has to drive them back, and then return when the vehicle is ready. Additionally, the costs associated with off-site rapatuslat,$660,000 or $14 Milit the work that gets lon as he Down will see in the coming years, the best vehicles, such as fire app will have four part-time possible maintenance should be done on the all of the Town's vehicles including one central maintenance log. Mr. Dumas stated, there are a couple of shifts of positions to Grant Funds. The Council on Aging had made a requst to fully positions that will r general fund to m completely intto the general budget,uli-year grants. Park & thisreque ation t was denied therere e this come off of the revolving fund and position will continue be split by 1/3 from the general fund and 2/3 from the revolving fund. Lastly, Mr. Dumas ich included a Human c stated he will be hiring a Human Recourses Generalist. This is a shift from the FY18 whworkload has fallen Resources Director. Since the Departure of the last Human Resources there abigger projecDirector the ts that need responsible the personay- nel in the Town Manager's office. He continued, Worker's compensation be barg supervision, such wh ch willbe doneloyee abydthe general stook that f Mr. Dumas aldded, he wilned, the l'continue to be the top -level Healthcare Pians,neralist. In the area of this decision maker, but theeadin dary-to-day needs wl be ogram, rev sed mila h material , improvgements to school safety andeducation, se urity, and will e new elementary g p improvements in school technology and Chromebooks. work done before his arri� Mr. Dumas stated capital has been moved out of the budget and into CIP. He noted, by in Mansfield the Town Awill ssee a D cost thanked Collector/Treasus and a 5% cost saving rer Jackieidance yBoud eau oleaving tr her wok on reducing insurance beginning Yut from increase, b employee dental pplancosts. ease he town was to see a FY20, and an 2% increase or FY21 while ogferingDthe same level ofental to ltcoveus ra there will be a an will be thf Mr. Dumas stated the Town is going to be self-insurance for worker's compensation. Cook & company switching to a self-insured plan. ngs will come from the Town takes on the self-insured administrator for Town employees, however, the savi responsibility of paying claims. The Town will see a savings of over $10o,000 by greater than $500,000. In terms of Public Safe There will be an excess worker's compensation policy for anything g Injured on Duty claims, a change was made to increase pethe r claim coverage for 111F claims that was previously limited $100,000 to $500,000 worth of coverage p person Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen April 25, 2018 Mr. Dumas stated, the free cash amount for the FY19 budget is $2,649,571. There is no use of free cash for the budget, ut thse funds wil be used for snow ice eficit, met the Town's 5% goal for $1.7 Million for the Capitall8improvement Plan, trust funding, for compensated absences,' rfundszation funding, and for general fund unpaid bills of $5,000. Mr. Dumas stated, the use of $1.7 Million of existing free cash will be used to fund the website, update to the Vision Eight Accessing software, the host upgrade for the exchange server, trailer for Town Clerk, replacement of chiller, pick-up truck for DPW, and multiple items for the Police Department —the training range improvements, Tahoe replacement, tasers, software, and $60,000 in funds that need to be set aside for a radio system in case something happens between today and when the Department moves to the Regional Communications Center. Additionally, the free cash will be used for a non -vehicle replacement for the Fire Department, a generator a Jordan/Jackson, sealcoating at the Schools, a chairlift at Qualters, power truck replacement, District -wide Special Education mini -bus, School technology improvements, repaving at Jordan/Jackson and Robinson School parking lots, Mansfield High School bleacher system, Rt. 106 design and oversight, and a Highway Department dump truck. Mr. Dumas continued with a breakdown of enhanced revenues. He began, with an increase in recycle fees of one- half million dollars in needed revenue. Chairman Trowbridge clarified recycle fees as those fees related to the disposal and removal of bulk items such as old furniture, tv, etc. and not curb -side pick-up of recyclable materials. Mr. Stanbrook gave a break down of the new proposed fees for Mansfield Green stickers, white items, extra recycle carts, municipal lien certificates, and ambulance fees. Mr. Dumas noted, senior citizens will continue to receive the Mansfield Green stickers for free. Mr. Stanbrook continued, the proposal for resident parking fees at the train station lot will go from $2.00 to $3.00. Mr. Stanbrook gave the Board the expected parking fee revenue figures that would increase by $143,000 for FY19. He stated, the retained earnings for FY18 was $125,000 into the parking budget, and for FY19 it will be $25,000. The thought is to eventually eliminate the retained earnings and let the parking enterprise start building again not take the one-time revenue to balance the budget. Mr. Rhein asked if the Town has any say on the MBTA charging $4.00 for parking at the train station. Mr. Dumas replied that the Town does not. Mr. Rhein wanted to go on record as saying he does not agree with the increase in resident parking fees and would like to see the rate stay at $2.00 if there was a way to make that happen. Mr. Aptowitz stated the Town has been trying to work with the MBTA to get the costs properly allocated for many year! Mr. DelVecchio stated he agrees with Mr. Rhein sentiment, however if there is not enough money in the fund to make the improvements the money will have to come out the general fund. Chairman Trowbridge stated he attended the last meeting with the MBTA in Boston and the MBTA was not in any hurry to move things along. He told Mr. Dumas he would like him to make the MBTA agreement a priority. Mr. Schoonveld stated he agreed with Mr. DelVecchio that investment in improvements in the parking area is needed. Mr. Dumas then reviewed another $70,000 in revenue related to building, mechanical, and electrical permitting. Mr. Stanbrook reminded the Board that all of the fees will require a vote of the Board of Selectmen at the next meeting. Mr. Dumas reported to the Board that all of the FY18 goals have been met except the percentage of free cash to budget, which will be met when the FY18 budget is closed out on June 30th. Mr. Schoonveld commended Mr. Dumas and Mr. Stanbrook for meeting all of the goals. Mr. Dumas have a short summary of the revenue and expenditures for FY19. Mr. Aptowitz stated he likes that the HR position will be filled as there are many responsibilities that need to be covered. He commented that the Town has to be mindful of adding FTE's because of the long-term legacy costs down the road. He said he is also concerned about adding one mechanic, because if something happens to this employee, such as being out sick, the Town will have send vehicle maintenance out anyway. He added, when Tow voted on the new Municipal project everyone was told there would not be any new FTE's. Chairman Trowbridge asked for follow-up reporting at the end of FY19 as he has some concerns about bringing the public safety work in house. If the actual expense of employing someone to do vehicle maintenance is more than it would have been tc send out the work, than that person is not paying for themselves. And, although the Chairman has some concerns because the in-house certified mechanic will not be qualified to do all the public safety maintenance, he is willing Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen Pa€ April 25, 2018 try it for one year. Mr. Aptowitz finished by saying, the Board must keep their eye on this because it is possible that the Chapter 70 funding could be reduced because there are fewer students in the school system. Mr. DelVecchio stated, realistically projecting local receipts will have a positive impact on free cash, but eventually free cash is something the residents pay for. He said, he shares the concerns about legacy costs related to the addition of personnel starting with the half-year fire fighter which will double-impact the budget in FY20 when that position become a full-year position. As for the Assistant Town Engineer being paid by sewer and water, he asked if there was enough work to maintain the split and workload each year. Mr. Dumas stated some costs may come from the general fund based on the workload, FY19 costs are based on workload for 70% water 30% sewer, but in future years the split will depend on future workload and could impact the general fund. Mr. DelVecchio confirmed, the DPW skilled worker will remain a split of 90% sewer and 10% general fund. Mr. Dumas said, yes. Mr. DelVecchio agrees the Human Resources changes are good. Lastly, Mr. DelVecchio said, he likes the fresh look Mr. Dumas and Mr. Stanbrook have given to the budget and thanked them for doing a thorough job on the budget. Mr. Schoonveld stated the budget process is extremely thorough given all the work done by Mr. Dumas was done in four short months and he appreciates the hard work. He agrees Rick Alves is overly burdened and the addition of an Assistant Engineer makes sense. Mr. Dumas stated the new HR person will be hired at a salary of 20%-25% less than the past HR Director and there is cash in the fund to fill the position now. Mr. Schoonveld asked about $300,000 for the planned retirement trust fund for compensated absences. Mr. Stanbrook clarified this amount is for a special reserve for 111F/Public Safety worker's compensation. Mr. Schoonveld then asked, is the Town funding compensated absences to which Mr. Stanbrook replied employees retiring in FY19 will be funded by the $121,000 still in the compensated absence fund and the Town will not be adding to the fund in FY19. Mr. Stanbrook confirmed for Mr. Schoonveld that $400,000 will go into the OPEB fund in FY19. Mr. Schoonveld complimented Mr. Dumas on his great work on the budget. Mr. Rhein shared the concerns of whether or not hiring additional staff will actually save money, and if there is no cost savings he feels it should be revisited next year. He noted, the School Department is making a similar decision where maintenance is concerned and has now brought some maintenance in-house that was previously done by an outside source. It is his hope someone has done the math to make sure it makes sense. Chairman Trowbridge noted the Assistant Town Engineer is a position the Town had for years, and only in recent years was it not funded. Motion: To support the budget as presented. (DelVecchio/Schoonveld) Passed: 5:0 7. Warrant Article Recommendations Article: 1. Supported with motion from Agenda Item #6 2. Motion: To Support. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 3. No vote. This article will be considered at May 9th Selectmen's meeting. 4. Motion: To Support. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 5. Motion: To Support. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 6. Motion: To Support. (DelVecchio/Rhein) Passes 5:0 7. Town will take no action on this article. 8. Town will take no action on this article. 9. Already supported with Motion from Agenda Item #4 10. Motion: To Support. (Delvecchio/Rhein) Passes 5:0 11. Motion: To Support. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 12. Motion: To Support. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 13. Motion: To Support. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 14. Town will take no action on this article. 15. Motion: To Support. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 16. Town will take no action on this article. Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen Pag, April 25, 2018 17. Motion: To Support. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 18. Town will take no action on this article. 19. Motion: To Support. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 20. Take no action on this article. 21. Take no action on this article. 22. Motion: To Support. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Sandra Levine of 20 Walnut Street spoke on the Citizen Petition Article she submitted on the Town Manager's residency requirement. She made a request for the articles that are on similar topics to be grouped together at Town Meeting. Mr. Stanbrook stated that he did try to group them, but historically the citizens petitions are at the end of the warrant. Chairman Trowbridge stated the Town Moderator may choose to group the similar motions, but it would be up to him. Mr. Dumas stated this will be considered during the pre -town meeting planning meeting. Ms. Levine also suggested there be a comparison chart of the articles that are similar. Ms. Levine continued by stating her article is the only residency article that does not require a Charter change. Ms. Levine noted the pool of Town Manager applicants is fairly small as compared to other professions. Mr. Aptowitz stated that he felt there were people who didn't apply because of the residency requirement. Ms. Levine continued by stating, the only thing her article is asking for is to give the Board greater executive power, in this case the Board would have the authority to decide to hire an applicant for Town Manger if the applicant lives in a Town that borders the Town. Every time the Board renews the Town Manager's contract, the Board would need to vote on the residency as well. Ms. Levine would like this article to pass because she believes it does not require a Charter change. Mr. DelVecchio stated, he believed this would be a change to the Charter. Ms. Levine disagreed. Mr. Schoonveld asked, why not remove the part of the article that stated the Town Manager must live in a bordering town? Mr. Schoonveld asked if Ms. Levine feels the board has executive power to make this kind of decision today. Ms. Levin said, yes. 26. Motion: To Support. (DelVecchio/Rhein) Passes 5:0 32. Motion: To Support. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 33. Motion: To Support. (Rhein/DelVecchio) 4:0:1 (Trowbridge abstains) 34. Motion: To Support. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 35. Motion: To take no action on this article. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 36. Motion: To take no action on this article. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 37. Motion: To Support. (Schoonveld/Rhein) Passes 5:0 38. Motion: To Support. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 39. Motion: To Support. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 Chairman Trowbridge asked for an explanation of Article 40. Mr. Stanbrook stated the Animal Control officer asked for the article based on problems. 40. Motion: To Support for discussion. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Mr. Trowbridge stated he would like clarification of the agricultural zoning and asked for the Animal Control Officer in at the next Selectmen's meeting to give the Board some additional information. Chairman Trowbridge stated he would reach out to Bob Blackman for some additional zoning information. Motion: withdrawn by Selectmen Aptowitz. 41. Motion: To Support. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Warrant for Special Town Meeting — Board will consider this article on May 9, 2018 once the TIF Committee has had a chance to meet on Monday April 30, 2018. Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen pag, April 25, 2018 8. Resident Questions and Comments There were no resident questions or comments. 9. 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 Meeting Minutes for: • March 28, 2018 • April 11, 2018 b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 18042T in the amount of $723,353.65 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 18042E in the amount of $2,269,068.90 • School Vendor Warrant No. 18042S in the amount of $488,191.05 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 18043T in the amount of $96,991.70 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 18043E in the amount of $139,125.50 C) Permits and License: • Consideration of Events Application for Jamie Fund 5K pending routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of Banner Application for Jamie Fund SK from July 30, 2018 to August 13, 2018 • Consideration of Commercial Parking Facility Application for 75 Chauncy Street • Consideration of Hackney Carriage License for Mansfield Town Taxi/Veterans Taxi Vehicle #21 for 2010 Dodge Caravan • Consideration of Event Application for Mansfield Youth Football and Cheer SK Monster Dash • Consideration of Banner Application for Mansfield Youth Football and Cheer 5K Monster Dash • Consideration of 2018 Drainlayer's License for J & T Excavating Co., LLC Consideration of Park & Recreation Signs for the South Common announcing Summer Entertainment beginning June 27, 2018 and ending August 22, 2018 d) Proclamations Mr. Schoonveld requested removal for separate vote of the application for Mansfield Parking, LLC 75 Chauncy Street from the consent agenda. Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Mr. Schoonveld stated, about a month ago the he asked for follow-up from the Town Manager with the owners of Mansfield Parking, LLC. Mr. Dumas stated a meeting has been scheduled with the owners for next week. 10. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18042PT in the amount of $322,110.08 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18042PT in the amount of $322,110.08. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18042TV in the amount of $98,278.48 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18042TV in the amount of $98,278.48. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 18042PS in the amount of $1,633,273.46 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 18042PS in the amount of $1,633,273.46. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 18042SV in the amount of $543,890.66 Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen Pag, April 25, 2018 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 18042SV in the amount of $543,890.66. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18043PT in the amount of $357,951.33. Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18043PT in the amount of $357,951.33. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18043TV in the amount of $108,745.52. Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18043TV in the amount of $108,745.52. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 11. Correspondence Mr. DelVecchio read a letter from resident of Euginia Drive regarding his concerns of noise from Boston Med Flight, which is now operating out of Mansfield Airport. Mr. Trowbridge asked for follow-up on whether or not the Airport Commission did any noise studies. Mr. DelVecchio informed the Board of a program notices from Verizon programming and a letter from the DEP on the municipality Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant application, and Verizon's financial statement. 12. Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas offered to send his update electronically in the essence of time. The Board agreed it was fine to send it electronically unless there was anything the residents would want to hear about tonight. Mr. Dumas stated there are two areas of Town where the Highway crew has been doing some landscaping work in two areas of Town, Spring Street bridge and School Street near the highway overpass near Mansfield Crossing. Mr. Dumas gave an update on the SEMRECC Committee. He stated, the four Towns met last week with the State 911 Management team. Mr. Dumas told the Board he met with the Town's Conservation Planner and the Chairman of the Open Space Committee. They will be prioritizing the work needing to be done. He continued with an update on the Xfinity Center licensing for this concert season. Mr. Dumas told the Board the license process will be completed shortly and ready for the Board's review and approval shortly. Mr. Dumas stated, things are going well with the Public Safety Building construction. He said, it is still on time and on budget. He noted, one footing will need to be removed as they found some unsuitable soil. He said, as you know the Capital Improvement Plan work is complete and thanked the Board for their support. Snow & Ice deficit stands at $334,436. There will be 200 feet of sewer line to be installed on Columbine Road from Reservoir Street and the construction will last one week. Engine One was out of service for a pump issue and Engine Two out of service for a check engine light, but both will be back in service in a week. The Town of Mansfield has received an award from Massachusetts Election Modernization Coalition for providing substantial early voting to its citizens. The certificate will be sent to the Board. Chief Boldrighini has invited the Board to an event at the Boston Fire Department Training Academy on May 4th from 9 - Noon. Mansfield Electric is sponsoring an event "What Makes Mansfield a Great Place to Do Business" With the help of the Industrial Development Commission, Secretary Jay Ash, to give a Commonwealth update. 13. Selectmen's Questions and Comments Mr. DelVecchio stated, he feels a lot work was done tonight. The process this year, given the new member, staff, and Town Manager has gone very smoothly so far and it is exciting to see that some other future improvements have been identified as well. He said, I know it is a lot of hard work and spirited discussions are coming to fruition. Mr. Aptowitz told the Board he had spoken to Mr. Dumas and Mr. Sollecito with his concerns about the landscaping at Branch Street Solar Complex. He said, it looks like a new landscaper will need to be put in place. Mr. Aptowitz stated, Mansfield Cable Access has been asked to come in to speak to the Board in the past. He is wondering if the Board would be able to get a copy of MCAC'S financial statement. Mr. Schoonveld praised Mr. Dumas and Mr. Stanbrook for their work and progress. He said "hats off' to a great four months. He reminded everyone of Keep Mansfield Beautiful's clean-up event that will take place on Saturday. Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen April 25, 2018 Page Mr. Rhein displayed the new Mansfield Clean-up t -shirts and inviting the public to come and help with the clean- up and then participate in the party afterward. He stated, the 11th Annual Mansfield Clean-up will take place on Saturday and mentioned there will be lots of people on the roadways and cautioned drivers to be careful. Mr. Rhein reminded everyone of the Town Election on May Stn Chairman Trowbridge asked if there were any new updates on the timeline for the train station project. Mr. Dumas stated the most recent update still said the project would be completed in December of this year. Mr. Trowbridge asked if the Town has received any financial updates on SEMRECC. Mr. Dumas gave an overview of the current situation specifically with the need for Mansfield to have a temporary location. He stated, there will be another meeting next week where final numbers will be discussed. Mr. Trowbridge stated he is concerned that this will spiral out of control and asked that the Town Manager give an update on SEMRECC at every Board meeting going forward. Mr. Dumas stated the last of three building reports came in this week. 14. Any items not anticipated by the Chairman 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 15. Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the April 25, 2018 Board of Selectmen meeting at 8:50PM. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Signature Minutes prepared by Nancy Griffin Zlr 17,6), Date Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen Page 1 April 25, 2018