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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS 05/09/2018Minutes of Board of Selectmen Meeting May 9, 2018 Present: Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chairman; Mr. Jess Aptowitz, Vice -Chairman; Mr. Frank DelVecchio, Clerk, and Mr. Steve Schoonveld and Mr. Neil Rhein. RECEIVED PO"T, CLERKS OFFICE 1. Call To Order Board of Selectmen Meeting - Pledge of Allegiance 77��ttpp y�©© QR��1 Mr, Kevin Dumas called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. He reminded everyone that'Ylie�A ting'U b21ng broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. He asked if there wert-aan,%gRr" Frs of the audience recording, to which there was no response. MASSACHUSETTS 2. Reorganization of Board of Selectmen and Light Commissioners by Town Manager and Assignment of Sub -Committees Mr. Dumas called for nominations of the Chair. Mr. Aptowitz nominated Mr. Trowbridge. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Chairman Trowbridge asked for nominations for Vice -Chairman. Mr. DelVecchio nominated Mr. Aptowitz. (DelVecchio/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 Chairman Trowbridge asked for nominations of Clerk. Mr. DelVecchio nominated Mr. Schoonveld. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Chairman Trowbridge asked for nominations for Chairman of the Light Commissioners. Mr. DelVecchio nominated Mr. Aptowitz and Mr. Rhein nominated Mr. Schoonveld. The nomination of Mr. Aptowitz was put to vote. Passes 5:0 Chairman Trowbridge asked for nominations for Vice -Chair of the Light Commissioners. Mr. Aptowitz nominated Mr. Rhein. Passes 5:0 Chairman Trowbridge asked for nominations for Clerk of the Light Commissioners. Mr. Schoonveld nominated Mr. DelVecchio. Passes 5:0 Mr. Aptowitz thanked Chairman Trowbridge for a great year and his work as Chairman. Chairman Trowbridge provided a list of the subcommittees to the Board and he stated that he tried to fill in based on each Selectman's area of expertise and interest. Mr. Rhein asked what the Town Manager Strategic Development Committee was. Chairman Trowbridge answered it was a new Committee the Town Manager would be putting together. Mr. Schoonveld stated there was not an Insurance Committee any longer as the task force is done. Chairman Trowbridge believed it was a Committee that should be ongoing. Mr. Aptowitz added that there is an Insurance Advisory Committee that has been around which consists of retiree's, employees and union representatives. Mr. Dumas agreed that the Insurance Advisory Committee needs to be reinvigorated. Bristol County Advisory Board: Mr. Rhein Capital Improvement Projects Committee: Chairman Trowbridge and Mr. DelVecchio. MFN: Chairman Trowbridge and Mr. Aptowitz Audit Committee: Mr. Aptowitz Tax Increment Financing Committee: Mr. Schoonveld Insurance Subcommittee: Mr. Schoonveld Downtown Advisory Committee: Mr. Rhein Town Manager Strategic Development Committee: Mr. DelVecchio and Mr. Schoonveld Motion: To accept these subcommittees as presented. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 3. Presentation of Plaques from the VFW to Firefighters and Teacher of the Year Awards Ms. Jerri Rumsis was present along with the VFW to present awards to fire, police and teachers for their outstanding work. Captain Terry and Firefighter Sliney were chosen from Mansfield and were being awarded at the district and State level. Captain Terry was present to accept. Ms. Rumsis then awarded the Teacher of Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen May 9, 2018 Page 1 the Year aware to Ms. Amy Gaudette and Ms. Rumsis read a letter from a parent about Ms. Gaudette's outstanding work. Lastly, the VFW presented a check to the Town for the bell restoration project. 4. Review, Consideration And Approval Of 2018 Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. Entertainment License Mr. Jeff Mann was present along with Chief Boldrighini and Chief Sellon. Mr. Mann stated they are actively working to get ready for the first show. New lighting has been added in and outside the venue and they have created more areas for people to gather to help reduce crowding. Chief Sellon stated that public safety is actively engaged in training and evacuation procedures. Chief Sellon also noted that he participated at a tabletop discussion with Gillette on critical incidents and many of the challenges there are similar to the Xfinity Center. Chief Boldrighini stated that everyone is on the same page and there is a good system in place. Mr. Rhein asked if the fees were new or what has been paid previously. Mr. Mann answered that it was not new. Mr. Rhein stated that he had one request and that was to get the trash along the exit leading to the Xfinity Center picked up and he had the contact information for district five. Mr. Mann stated that now would be the time to do that because they do pay a little more attention to the Xfinity Center this time of year. Mr. Schoonveld questioned page one of the agreement that stated alcoholic drinks were restricted to the Golden Courtyard. Mr. Mann answered that it is the VIP area and it has been an enclosed area for all alcoholic drinks and the rest of the venue is beer and wine, however if the ABCC approves the whole venue to be all alcoholic that part of the agreement would not be applicable. Chief Sellon stated that the concerns with alcohol consumption are not in the venue, but are inside the venue. Mr. Dumas stated that once approved, the agreement can be amended. Mr. Schoonveld then asked about ticket sales not being allowed after 6pm on the day of the performance. Mr. Aptowitz asked if had to do with public safety setting staffing levels, so it would not be allowed to have lots more tickets sold so late in day. Chief Sellon answered that generally known within a thousand or two of how many attendees there will be. Mr. Mann added that certain genres of music are more inclined to buy last minute than others. Mr. Schoonveld asked what is the agreed upon timing and when there is a plan in place. Mr. Mann answered at least thirty days in advance. Chief Sellon answered that it is a constant and continuous process. Mr. Aptowitz thanked them for making this a smooth process and stated that his concerns are drinking and if a patron is told to dump a drink they need to do so immediately. Mr. DelVecchio had no questions and commented that the process is now working very well and seems more effective than previous years. Chairman Trowbridge echoed everyone's comments and thought that the Chiefs and Mr. Mann were sitting down and doing their job together and leaving the Selectmen and politics out of it was best, he added he would like to keep the process the same next year. Mr. Schoonveld asked what the marijuana policy was. Chief Sellon answered that it is day by day and dictated by the state, and the law is the law. Mr. Mann answered that he meets every two weeks with the chiefs and will follow the law and enforce it. Motion: To approve the 2018 Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. License. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 5. Consideration of Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Bricks & Minifigs Mansfield Mr. Chris Nourse and Mr. Patrick Ford were present as the owners of the new retail shop coming to Mansfield. They stated they plan to hire four Mansfield residents and their store will buy, sell and trade Lego products and host birthday parties. Mr. DelVecchio and Mr. Rhein had no questions. Mr. Aptowitz asked where and when they would be opening. Mr. Nourse answered they are in the front section next to the Sprint store and were hoping to open in June. Mr. Schoonveld stated that he had a conflict of interest as he will be a patron with his kids. Chairman Trowbridge wished them well and suggested them joining the Chamber of Commerce. Motion: To approve the Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Bricks & Minifigs Mansfield. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 6. Consideration and Support of the TIF for Rolf C. Hagen Ms. Lynn Tokarcyk, Government Incentive Consultant was present along with Mr. Jim Bizarro the Controller and HR Director Ms. Evelyn Blackmon. Mr. Bizarro provided an overview and history of the Hagen Group, Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen May 9, 2018 Page 2 which is a global manufacturer and distributor of pet products. The headquarters are here in Mansfield with a distribution cbnter that has been here forty years. He stated they are currently looking for expansion opportunities leasing 302,000 square feet, but the lease it up and they want to do renovations within the current space. Ms. Blackmon stated the company has one hundred full time jobs and six percent of them are Mansfield residents and they plan to create thirty new jobs. She added that the employees contribute to the economic well-being of Mansfield and spend $300,000 annually as well as being involved with the community with donations to the animal shelter and public safety. Ms. Tokarcyk explained that the company was looking for a tax incentive on personal property tax. Annually the company pays $318,417 in real estate taxes. The savings the company would get was $33,658 annually for ten years. Mr. Rhein asked if the TIF was simply to save money. Mr. Bizarro answered that the real estate market is hot right now and if they renew their lease the rates are increasing, the TIF would help offset that increase and be used to renovate the building. Mr. Rhein then asked if they were creating a cafeteria, because a benefit was employees visiting Mansfield businesses. Mr. Bizarro answered they were not adding a cafeteria. Mr. Schoonveld asked if they were increasing the square footage of the space they lease or just renovating the current space. Ms. Tokarcyk answered it was renovating the current space and to purchase machinery, equipment and racking and there would not be an increase in the value of the property. Mr. Schoonveld asked,. how often they have visitors staying in the area. Ms. Blackman answered the VP of Sales visits monthly for three to four days and twice a year the sales team comes in. Mr. Schoonveld lastly commented that he hopes they stay in Town for another forty years. Mr. Rhein then asked if the thirty new jobs were an aspiration or if that was a requirement of the TIF. Ms. Tokarcyk answered that they would be accountable for that and if they are not in compliance the Board can petition to the State to have the tax incentive decertified. Mr. Aptowitz stated the only negative would be if the company left Mansfield and he hoped the Board agreed. Mr. Schoonveld stated that when looking at total taxable dollars it is approximately $60,000,000 and the $33,658 tax incentive they are looking for is only .05 percent which is very small. Mr. Aptowitz agreed and the TIF Committee was in full support of the TIF for Rolf C. Hagan. Mr. DelVecchio stated he was in support and that it was a modest proposal. Mr. Trowbridge stated that he has known Rolf C. Hagen to be in support of many fundraisers throughout the community and would want to keep them in the community. Motion: The Tax Increment Financing Agreement ("TIF Agreement") between the Town of Mansfield and Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp. for the Town to provide Personal Property Tax Exemptions to such corporation and the plans, submissions and authorizations related to the TIF Agreement be recommended by the Board of Selectmen to the 2018 Special Town Meeting. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 7. Discussion and Approval of Water and Sewer Rates Mr. Lee Azinheira was present for this agenda item. Mr. Azinheira recommended the Board approve a sewer rate increase of two and a half percent for fiscal year nineteen over the current rate. He stated that next year he expects to have permanent financing for the Wastewater Plant construction borrowing. He explained that once the borrowing is complete he would then update the rate model to reflect the actual debt service and add any changes to the sewer budget to make sure that the projected future rate increases are adequate. Mr. DelVecchio stated that previously the projected rates were much higher. Mr. Azinheira answered that they had projected a four to six percent increase, but the start of construction was delayed. Mr. DelVecchio then asked what could the impact be and if the projection would stay at two and a half percent. Mr. Azinheira answered that he hopes it will because they are not borrowing the full authorized amount. Mr. Dumas added that there will be $1.4 coming on to debt service in fiscal year twenty with a principle payment due in July 2020, Mr. Aptowitz stated that he believed the water and sewer retained earnings were "running dry' and believed the rates should be going higher. Mr. Azinheira stated the sewer is healthy however the water was not. Mr. Schoonveld stated that the Electric Department went through a rate review and asked if there was any reason why it shouldn't be done for sewer and water. Mr. Azinheira answered that it was completed last Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen May 9, 2018 Page 3 year for the sewer and that it will be updated once the new debt service numbers are known. Mr. Rhein asked why eyery year there is an increase. Mr. Azinheira answered that salaries, utilities, chemicals, and now there will be higher level of treatment with the new facility. Motion: To approve a 2.5% increase in the sewer rate. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 3:2 (Aptowitz and Rhein -Nay) Mr. Dumas stated that the Town is running a shortfall this year and the Town has not completed an analysis on the cubic feet used and billed by district, so he and Mr. Stanbrook went back to fiscal year seventeen and fiscal year eighteen to have realistic estimate of cubic feet and it was overshot for the amount that was going to billed and would have negative retained earnings. Mr. Dumas explained that if the water and sewer enterprise funds do not bring in enough revenues than the funds would come from the general fund and property taxes would increase. Mr. Dumas suggested the Board approve a three and a half percent increase. Mr. Azinheira stated that the State mandated the water ban at the end of 2016 and the beginning of 2017 and people did not turn on sprinklers and once the ban was removed people still continued to conserve water. Mr. Dumas added that after this ban there was eighty million cubic feet billed and at the end of fiscal year eighteen the Town is only expected to bill seventy-five million cubic feet without a ban. Mr. Aptowitz stated that the water department is having the same issues as the electric department, but the costs have to be covered to keep the business running. Residents are helping the environment by conserving utilities, but it costs the Town money. He then commented if the water department received the funds from the project it would have helped the water department. Mr. Schoonveld asked if a two percent increase would have been suggested had the water department received reimbursement from the project. Mr. Dumas answered that it would of helped the issue, but would not solve the problem. Mr. Schoonveld agreed that a serious rate review is needed for water and sewer. Mr. Rhein asked what last year's increase was Mr. Azinheira answered that it was two percent for the past three years. Mr. Aptowitz commented that green energy is not cheap. Mr. DelVecchio commented that he was in favor of green initiatives and agreed with Mr. Schoonveld that there need a more robust rate study. Motion: To approve a 3.5% increase in the water rate. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Chairman Trowbridge commented that he would like to see no increases, but it was needed. Mr. DelVecchio agreed. Mr. Aptowitz commented that he was against the increase and would not vote in favor until costs were analyzed and looked at closely. Mr. Schoonveld stated it was financially responsible to increase the rates and asked if there was something the Board could do to bring Mr. Aptowitz on board. Passes 4:1 (Aptowitz-Nay) Motion: To approve in Fiscal Year nineteen a rate study review be done on the Water Enterprise Fund. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Motion: To reconsider the water rate increase. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Motion: To approve the 3.5% increase in the water rate. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 8. Consideration and Approval of Proposed Fee Increases Mr. Dumas stated that all of the increases are needed and are necessary to balance the budget. Mr. Rhein stated that just like water and sewer he does not like seeing the fees go up and that his main concern was the parking fees. He asked for confirmation that the Town would run out of money in the enterprise fund if the parking rate remains at $2 for residents. Mr. Dumas confirmed and stated that for several years there was a healthy amount in the retained earnings and that it cannot be sustained. Mr. Azinheira stated there are problems with the Winthrop lot and repairs are needed and are scheduled for lune and the first week of July. Mr. Rhein stated he would like to see a breakdown of the enterprise fund, noting that he has heard the fees for the park mobile convenience fees are expensive. Mr. Azinheira answered that during construction he didn't want to change the company, but the MBTA has a company that can potentially help save money. Mr. Schoonveld stated that the Town needs to invest in infrastructure and believes $3 a day is reasonable. Mr. Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen May 9, 2018 Page 4 Aptowitz stated that years back the cost was $4 a day and the Board was presented with a cost analysis and the spaces wire reduced to $2, today the cost of the parking space is about $2.90 a day to maintain the lot so the Town is losing money. Mr. DelVecchio stated even with the machines sometimes do not take your credit card and added that one of the biggest problems and challenges for the Board is the train station area. He agreed with Mr. Rhein that it is hard to ask residents for more money when the parking is not that good right now, but improvements cannot be made if money isn't collected. Mr. Schoonveld stated that had the parking rate been reduced to $3 a few years back more improvements would have been made and potentially property would have been acquired and the Town may not have the same issues it has now. Ms. Stephanie Crowley of 10 Ingrid Drive came forward and asked the Board questions about parking at the train station. She had concerns about the unavailability of parking after 7:30am in the morning, poor parking lot conditions and an outdated payment system. Motion: To increase fees for recycling, municipal lien certificates, parking fees, ambulance fees, building fees, mechanical fees, electrical fees, and plumbing fees as presented effective July 1, 2018. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 9. Consideration to reappoint Mr. Lee Azinheira as the Municipal Representative and Mr. Rick Alves as the Alternate on the Joint Transportation Planning Group Motion: To reappoint Lee Azinheira to the Joint Transportation Planning Group and Rick Alves as the alternate. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 10. Consideration to Return the Special Permit Filing Fee to Jefferson Strom of West Church Realty LLC. Mr. Eric Strom was present and stated the permit was filed for, but withdrawn before it went before the Planning Board. Chairman Trowbridge confirmed that no time had been put into the application. Mr. Strom stated they would be reapplying in a couple weeks. Mr. Schoonveld asked about the application because it stated the use would be converted to a commuter parking lot. Mr. Strom answered that there is unused space on their property and know there is a lack of parking Downtown. Motion: To approve the Return of the Special Permit Fee to Jefferson Strom of West Church Realty LLC in the amount of $1,244.35. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 11. Consideration of Commercial Parking Facility Application for 75 Chauncy Street Mr. Dumas stated that he met with the Turner's who own the lot at 75 Chauncy Street and noted that he wanted to develop and engage all private land owners, the Town and the MBTA to redevelop the entire area.: Mr. Dumas stated that he wanted to begin having meetings and have zoning amendments ready for fall Town Meeting and be able to apply for MassWorks grants for May of 2019. Mr. Dumas stated that traffic should not be pushed through the residential neighborhoods like it is and there are some things that can be done in the meantime to reduce speeds and make it safer like adding speed bumps, but the area as a whole needs to be reviewed and the beta study needs to be updated to make large improvements to that area. Mr. Rhein thanked Mr. Dumas for having these discussions and having positive momentum. Mr. Rhein asked if the police have a presence and ticket those cars that are speeding. Mr. Rhein then asked about Allen Street Extension. Mr. Dumas answered that it is private property and the gate was installed for insurance reasons and liability concerns. Mr. Rhein asked Mr. Dumas to explain TOD. Mr. Dumas answered that it was Transit Oriented Development and typically in this zone or district and things that can happen in that district that can't happen in another zone like higher density buildings by right and not by special permits. Mr. Schoonveld thanked Mr. Dumas and stated this was promising, but he was still very concerned about the current situation and his vote will be consistent with the prior vote. Mr. Aptowitz had no questions. Mr. DelVecchio questioned whether or not more big apartment buildings were needed Downtown or if there was a way to add more Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen May 9, 2018 Page 5 entertainment like a movie theater for that area. Mr. Dumas stated it is important to get a BETA study redone with a)1 the partners in the room. Mrs. Joyce Cohen of 21 Fairfield Park came forward and stated her concerns about the overdevelopment of Mansfield, she also had concerns that no businesses are staying because everything is condos and apartments. Mr. Bob Cohen then stated the population of Mansfield is growing and the quaintness and charm is going away as it becomes more like a city. Motion: To approve the 2018 commercial parking license for 75 Chauncy Street. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 4:1 (Schoonveld-Nay) 12. Warrant Article Recommendations Mr. DeRensis, Town Counsel was present for this agenda item. Motion: To support Article 3 as Board of Selectmen/Light Commissioners. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 Chairman Trowbridge then stated that the Board should take a stance and support Article 23 or Article 24. Mr. DeRensis was asked for his opinion and he answered that it was a policy decision. He stated that Article 23 is the easiest and takes the residency requirement out of the charter and could possibly add it to the contract with the Town Manager if the Board of Selectmen wanted and Article 24 was more redundant. He added that each article would require a vote at Town Meeting and a ballot vote. Mr. Schoonveld asked if the Selectmen currently have that discretion of whether or not to enforce the residency requirement in the Charter. Mr. DeRensis answered that the charter language is considered legally instructional, but the Selectmen are responsible for implementing the Charter. Mr. Schoonveld then asked should the articles include the language of a ballot vote and Mr. DeRensis answered that language was put in the motions. Mr. DeRensis then explained that if the voters pass Article 23 or 24 at Town Meeting and at the ballot, an approval is needed by the Attorney General. Article 25 will be necessary if the Attorney General does not approve either of those articles; it is the backup plan to accomplish removing the residency requirement from the Charter. Motion: To support Article 23, 24 and 25. (Aptowitz) Mr. DelVecchio stated he would prefer to look at each separately. Mr. Aptowitz withdrew the motion. Motion: To support Article 23. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0:1 (Schoonveld abstain) Motion: To support Article 24. (Aptowitz/Rhein) The Board had further discussion and then Mr. Aptowitz withdrew his motion. Motion: To take no action on Article 24. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Motion: To support Article 25. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Motion: To support Article 27. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Motion: To support Article 28. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Mr. Schoonveld commented that he was uncertain if the recreational marijuana articles were compliant with the law, but stated that something has to be done. Mr. Aptowitz stated he voted against medical marijuana and therefore against recreational, he felt this article protected the Town from having the stores go anywhere. Mr. Dumas stated that he had a planning meeting for Town Meeting and the moderator will be grouping these articles in an appropriate fashion. Mr. DeRensis then further explained the order of all the. Mr. Allan Bryer of Copeland Drive came forward who partitioned Article 43 and 44. Mr. Bryer stated that all four articles about marijuana should go to the ballot box. He explained that the Town has ten liquor store licenses and the law 94G states that there needs to be at least twenty percent of those licenses available, which would be two. If the Town wants to have less than a ballot vote is required. Mr. DeRensis stated the Planning Board wrote articles that require ballot votes. Chairman Trowbridge stated that he thought the zoning bylaws would cover the Town and hoped for the moratorium extension to have more time. Mr. DelVecchio added that the Town is good from a time line point of view, but not a philosophical point of view. Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen May 9, 2018 Page 6 Motion: To support Article 29. (Schoonveld/Rhein) Mr. DelVecchio asked if the Board knew the intent of the Planning Board on Article 29 and was unsure if the Board could figure this out tonight. Chairman Trowbridge agreed. Mr. Schoonveld stated the Board should not take action on Articles 29 and 30 until hearing from the Planning Board if they want to make the changes to the Articles so a ballot vote is not required as suggested by Town Counsel. Chairman Trowbridge asked Mr. Dumas to meet with Mr. DeRensis, Chair of the Planning Board and Mr. Shaun Burke. Motion: To support Article 43. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Fails 2:3 (Nay -Trowbridge, Rhein, DelVecchio) Motion: To support Article 44 (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Fails 2:3 (Nay -Trowbridge, Rhein, DelVecchio) Motion: To support Article 31. (DelVecchio/Rhein) Passes 3:0:2 (Aptowitz and Schoonveld Abstained) Motion: To support Article 40. (DelVecchio/Schoonveld) Fails 0:5 Chairman Trowbridge stated that Mansfield is a rural area not a city and if people want to have roosters they should be able to and should not write regulations for these few instances. Mr. Aptowitz added that dogs can be just as loud. Motion: To support Article 41. (Rhein/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 13. SEMRECC Update from Town Manager Mr. Dumas stated at the last SEMRECC meeting on April 30th, the Mansfield and Foxboro locations were discussed and upon evaluation the High Rock location is the premiere location for the regional 9-1-1 center. 14. Resident Questions and Comments Mr. Allen Bryer came forward and congratulated the Board for the full year as a Board and wished them luck at Town Meeting. Chairman Trowbridge then welcomed Mr. Rhein back. 15. 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: • April 12, 2018 • April 25, 2018 b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 18044T in the amount of $1,496,681.08 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 18044E in the amount of $73,432.49 • School Vendor Warrant No. 18044S in the amount of $425,792.11 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 18045T in the amount of $1,138,435.46 Electric Vendor Warrant No. 18045E in the amount of $389,795.81 C) Permits and License: • Consideration of Events Application for Annual Memorial Day Parade pending routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of Events Application for Salvation Army Family Fun Day pending routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of Events Application for Red, White and Blue 5K pending routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of Events Application for Family Fun Night and Sidewalk Sale pending routing through Public Safety and Town Hall Departments • Consideration of 2018 Water Installers License for J & T Excavating Co., LLC • Consideration of 2018 Water Installers License for 20`h Century Homes, Inc. • Consideration of 2018 Drainlayer's License for 20`h Century Homes, Inc. • Consideration of Hackney Driver License for Bruce MacPherson • Consideration of Hackney Driver License for Lisa Rush Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen May 9, 2018 Page 7 • Consideration of Hackney Driver License for Roger Avery • Consideration of Hackney Carriage License for a 2010 Dodge Caravan for Already Taxi d) Proclamations Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 16. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18044PT in the amount of $355,158.64 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18044PT in the amount of $355,158.64. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18044TV in the amount of $106,372.50 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18044TV in the amount of $106,372.50. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 18044PS in the amount of $1,605,201.57 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 18044PS in the amount of $1,605,201.57. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 18044SV in the amount of $528,938.84 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 180445V in the amount of $528,938.84. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18044PTP in the amount of $84,264.35 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18044PTP in the amount of $84,264.35. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18044TVP in the amount of $26,280.93 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18044TVP in the amount of $26,280.93. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18045PT in the amount of $333,637.56 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 18045PT in the amount of $333,637.56. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18045TV in the amount of $101,725.88 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 18045TV in the amount of $101,725.88. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 . 17. Correspondence Mr. Schoonveld read a summary of the following correspondence items. • Letter from MassDOT/South Coast Rail notifying the Town that on April 30t' MassDOT filed a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for South Coast Rail Phase 1 Project • Letter from the Mass State Lottery Commission stating that is offering existing, non -pouring agents KENO To Go game and in Mansfield Simple Amenities on Rumford Ave would be eligible. • Letter from TEC Associates with the 2018 operation plan for herbicide application • Letter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the Rights -of -Way Management Regulation in order to apply herbicides to control vegetation along railroad rights-of-way. • Letter from Comcast with the new Double Play Bundled Packages • Letter from Verizon stating on or after June 1st the following channels would be removed from select Has TV packages: American Heroes Channel 125, Discovery Family Channel 259 and 789, Destination America Channel 168 and 668, Discovery Life Channel 161 • Letter from the Historical Commission in support Memorial Hall return to its intended use as a library of Mansfield's history • Letter from Columbia Gas stating that on April 13th they filed a request for new rates and are proposing a rate adjustment of $24.1 million which represents a 3.9% increase in total operating revenue. If approved a typical residential heating customer would see a $4.95 per month increase beginning March 1, 2019. • A notice from Bristol County Agricultural High School for 2018-2019 Estimated Tuition is $4,634. • Letter from Stephanie Crowley on MBTA Commuters (Discussed with Agenda item eight). Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen May 9, 2018 Page 8 18. Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas stated he met with MMAS, Mr. Jeff Mann, Chief Sellon, and Chief Boldrighini to discuss the 4`h of July Celebration at the Xfinity Center. The event will be on July 3rd for the benefit of employees of the Town and Xfinity Center. Mr. Dumas stated there has been a solid waste issue on North Main Street near the Foxboro line and Mr. Azinheira is working to have it resolved by Friday. Chairman Trowbridge asked how this was being handled. Mr. Dumas answered the debris is being removed by the property owner and a barrier will be put up to block future dumping onto the vacant parcel. Mr. Dumas stated that snow and ice deficit as of May 9, 2018 was $343,548.92 and includes repair to snow and ice removal equipment. Mr. Dumas then stated that he hired a consultant to meet with Town employees to assess what the Human Resource needs are for the Town in creating the HR Generalist position. Lastly, he stated that Chief Boldrighini would like to apply for the Safer Grant. The grant would allow him add personnel to reduce overtime and increase revenue when called for mutual aid that the department cannot currently do. Chief Boldrighini stated that he applied last year and did not receive the grant, but is encouraged that they would receive it this year. 19. Selectmen's Questions and Comments Mr. Mr. Schoonveld commented that the Field of Honor takes place on May 19`h and this Saturday the mail carriers will be collecting canned goods. He then asked Mr. Dumas for those residents that pay electronically if envelopes could not be sent with the bill. Mr. Schoonveld then asked what qualifications would be for the HR person and Mr. Dumas answered that he would like to hear from the consultant what will be necessary. Mr. Schoonveld commented that credentials are really important in the HR role like the SHRM certification. Mr. Rhein and Mr. Aptowitz had no questions or comments. Mr. DelVecchio commented that someone mentioned that Wi-Fi at the train station was horrible and suggested that the Town look at the pros and cons of adding Wi-Fi Downtown. Chairman welcomed back Mr. Rhein to the Board. 20. Any items not anticipated by the Chairman 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 21. Enter into Executive Session and Not Return to Open Session under Exemption No. 3, M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21- • To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining, or Litigation if an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Bargaining or Litigating Position of the Public Body and the Chair so Declares • Consideration and Approval of Executive Session minutes for January 31, 2018 Motion: To enter into executive session at 10:27PM and not return to open session under exemption No. 3, M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares and to approve executive session minutes for January 31, 2018. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Roll Call Vote: DelVecchio-Aye Aptowitz-Aye Schoonveld-Aye Rhein -Aye Trowbridge -Aye 44�zw — Sig ature Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen May 9, 2018 �4111_14( Date Page 9