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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS 08/29/2018Minutes of Board of Selectmen Meeting August 29, 2018 Present: Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chairman; Mr. Jess Aptowitz, Vice -Chairman; Mr. Steve Schoonveld, Clerk; Mr. Frank DelVecchio and Mr. Neil Rhein. 1. Call To Order Board of Selectmen Meeting - Pledge of Allegiance - , ,E. RECEIVED Chairman Trowbridge called the meeting to order at 6:31PM. He reminded everyone thatlthe meeting ¢ wash ei��gE broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. He asked if there were ffil @Wpgrs At V4b audience recording, to which there was no answer. Sri ELD M' S $ i -,H SETTS Maclean to the Board. He noted that Officer Maclean came from the 2. Introduction of New Police Officer Chief Sellon introduced Office Donald "Dan" Wrentham Police Department and previous to that the Franklin Police Department. He state that Officer Maclean has over twenty years of experience including being a school resource officer. Marianne Staples, Town Clerk came forward and swore in Officer Maclean. Officer Maclean thanked everyone for this opportunity and stated that he was excited to be in Mansfield. The Board welcomed him to the Mansfield and thanked him for his service. 3. Discussion and Consideration of Memorial Bench for Shane Farrell Mr. Dean Prohaska came forward and presented the idea of putting a memorial bench along the bike path in memory of Shane Farrell who passed away in 2015. Chairman Trowbridge stated that DPW worked with them to find a suitable location for the bench to be placed. Motion: To approve the memorial bench for Shane Farrell as presented to be placed on the bike path between East Street and the end of Webb Place. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 4. Discussion and Approval to Waive Moratorium for North Main Street/Thomas Street/Old Colony Way Mr. Ed Valanzola, Mr. Marco Crugnale and Mr. Lee Azinheira were present for this agenda item. Mr. Azinheira stated that there have been a few meetings since this was first brought before the Board and everyone worked together to minimize the amount of street cuts needed. Mr. Azinheira stated that the developer would pay for the complete mill and overlay paving as well as the resetting of curbs that is estimated to cost between $40,000 and $50,000. Mr. Aptowitz asked what the timeline was for the project and Mr. Crugnale stated the whole project would take about eighteen months to finish and then depending on weather it would be repaved after in the Spring of 2021. Mr. Aptowitz asked when they would begin the project and Mr. Valanzola answered that they should close by the end of the year on the property. Mr. Schoonveld asked which Town employees or equipment would be used, to which Mr. Azinheira answered it would be contractors completing the work not Town staff or equipment. Mr. Schoonveld stated he was concerned that the cost to pave the road in three years would be more, and the Town should not have to cover the cost over $50,000. Mr. Azinheira stated there has not been much fluctuation in asphalt costs, but agreed it could happen. Mr. Valanzola asked if the cost comes in over $50,000 that he and his client would like the opportunity to review the estimate and see that it is aligned with other paving being done. Chairman Trowbridge stated he was in favor of the proposal and the Town was benefiting from the area being redone. Motion: To approve to waive the moratorium for North Main Street, Thomas Street and Old Colony Way with the condition that the developer pay for the Town to mill and overlay the road, an area of 31,959 square feet as delineated in red on the drawing as submitted with in the plan and any cost estimate over $50,000 will be reviewed by all parties involved. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 5. Discussion with the Cable Access Board of Directors Mr. Jack O'Neil, Mr. Jeff Healy, and Mr. Tom Buckley were present and introduced themselves. Chairman Trowbridge asked Mr. Healy for an update of the Cable Access Board and any future plans they had. Mr. Healy began stating that he has been on the Cable Access Board for the past eight years and is the current Chairman. He Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen August 29, 2018 Page 1 noted that they have accomplished a lot with a small team and have a first class studio. He then explained that they are a non-profit corporation that receives funding from Verizon and Comcast cable subscribers. He stated that funding is down because many residents are receiving content via the web. Mr. DelVecchio asked if the changing nature of how people access content was seen as an imminent threat and if any legislative relief may be coming. Mr. O'Neil answered that a bill was passed by the Senate to put local channels in high definition but it did not get through the House. He added that part of the Bill would also allow the programming to be individually listed in the channel guide. Chairman Trowbridge asked Mr. O'Neil to send any information about this to Mr. Dumas so that it could be discussed with the State Representatives to see if anything could be done. Mr. Aptowitz thanked them for coming in and asked if there was anything they needed from the Town. Mr. O'Neil answered that he needs people involved and welcomed everyone to come to the studio with ideas or to film their own show. Mr. Schoonveld asked what they would be investing in for the future to get more people involved. Mr. O'Neil answered that he was unsure, but what they have been doing works. He noted the importance of telling the public about upcoming events instead of only showing footage of an event that already happened. Mr. Rhein encouraged the public to share events with Cable Access as a way to advertise. Chairman Trowbridge asked how long before the contract is up with Verizon and Mr. O'Neil answered there was five more years 6. Consideration of Common Victualler License for Mansfield Best Pizza LLC Mr. Naim "Nick" Darazi came forward and introduced himself. He stated that he has opened fifteen pizza restaurants and is happy to open one here in Mansfield. The Board asked a few questions and wished him luck and welcomed him to Mansfield. Motion: To approve the common victualler license for Mansfield Best Pizza LLC. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 7. Discussion and Consideration of Mansfield Community Service Award Program and Consideration of the Structure of an Awards Committee Mr. Rhein stated that there are lots of people doing great things in Mansfield and this program would publically recognize those people and hopefully inspire others to get involved. He envisioned people being nominated in different categories and that a Committee would decide the recipients of the awards. He then stated that they could be given out near Thanksgiving and maybe a local business could host a get together. The Board discussed this idea and there was an overall consensus that there are a lot of people that deserve recognition now. Chairman Trowbridge asked Mr. Rhein to come back to the Board for the common makeup of the Committee and that the Committee could decide on the categories. Motion: To approve the Mansfield Community Service Award Program. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 8. Discussion of North Main Street Fire Station and West Street Police Station Use Mr. Dumas stated there was no update except that he would be writing a letter to the State to obtain the funding for the earmark. Chairman Trowbridge thanked Representative Barrows for his help with getting the earmark. 9. SEMRECC Update from Town Manager Mr. Dumas stated there was no update. 10. Resident Questions and Comments There were no resident questions or comments. 11. 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. al Approval of Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for: • August 8, 2018 Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen August 29, 2018 Page 2 b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19007T in the amount of $2,653,020.27 • ' Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19007E in the amount of $1,755,892.70 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19008T in the amount of $489,210.71 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19008E in the amount of $218,184.89 • School Vendor Warrant No. 190085 in the amount of $522,920.53 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19009T in the amount of $754,777.05 c) Permits and License: • Consideration of Hackney License for Philip Yacoub pending approval from Public Safety • Consideration for 2018 Drainlayer's License for RJ Messina Inc. d) Proclamations Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 12. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19007PT in the amount of $528,328.82 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19007PT in the amount of $528,328.82. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19007TV in the amount of $148,804.90 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19007TV in the amount of $148,804.90. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0:1 (Trowbridge Abstained) • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19008PT in the amount of $404,639.63 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19008PT in the amount of $404,639.63. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19008TV in the amount of $119,419.25 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19008TV in the amount of $119,419.25. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0:1 (Trowbridge Abstained) • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19008PS in the amount of $1,238,379.85 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19008PS in the amount of $1,238,379.85. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19008SV in the amount of $353,052.11 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19008SV in the amount of $353,052.11. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19009PT in the amount of $437,581.82 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19009PT in the amount of $437,581.82 (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19009TV in the amount of $133,022.04 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19009TV in the amount of $133,022.04. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0:1 (Trowbridge Abstained) 13. Correspondence • Letters from Verizon Fios of Programming Changes • Letter from The Natural Resources Trust of Mansfield • Invitation from Historical Commission Mr. Schoonveld stated that Verizon Fios has restored the belN sports channels. He then read the letter from the NRT and the invitation from the Historical Commission for the recipient of the Boston Cane Award. 14. Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas updated the Board that he is working with Columbia Gas to coordinate projects to minimize cuts in newly paved roads. Mr. Stanbrook is scheduling an Audit Committee meeting for the end of September. The new website development has started and is expected to be complete in March 2019. Mr. Dumas stated the Town received a grant in the amount of $9,900 to help educate residents of all ages on proper recycling. Mr. Dumas Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen August 29, 2018 Page 3 updated the Board of the Senior Tax Relief and noted that he will talk with the Assessor. Mr. Dumas stated that Nelson\Nygaard, the consulting firm who is being contracted for the parking study Downtown has sent their proposal and the cost is $79,200. He added that the firm will also be working with BETA and funding for it is available in the parking enterprise fund. Mr. Dumas then explained that he met with BETA and explained the need to update the study that was done in 2014. Seventy percent will be paid from the parking enterprise fund and thirty percent paid with general fund. He then stated the Department of Revenue certified the Town's new growth $1,070,681 for FY19. 15. Selectmen's Questions and Comments Mr. Rhein stated that residents can view the website www.recyclesmartma.org for leaving about what is recyclable and what is not. Mr. Rhein added that the Girls Scouts are offering a free movie on September 8th at 1:30PM titled a Plastic Ocean, which explains the importance of recycling. Mr. Rhein then asked about Old Colony Way and if it was on schedule for this year. Mr. Dumas answered that the underground electrical work is complete but was offset because the school needed help completing the parking lots and sidewalks for the start of school. Lastly, Mr. Rhein stated that the facilities at the schools look great for the start of the school year. Mr. Schoonveld thanked Mr. Dumas for addressing the fencing problems with the Xfinity Center. Mr. Schoonveld commented that it appeared that the BETA study was going to take a couple hundred days and asked how long before it would begin. Mr. Dumas answered that the Finance Committee needs to approve a transfer. Mr. Schoonveld then asked if the Town Manager Strategic Development Committee would be meeting on additional topics like the industrial park and other areas of Town. Mr. Dumas answered that he would like to first see tangible task items and results before beginning another. Mr. Schoonveld then encouraged everyone to vote in the Primaries on Tuesday September 4th. Mr. Aptowitz asked Mr. Dumas to clarify, as he was unaware that there were funds left in the parking enterprise accounts for the TOD studies. Mr. Dumas commented that it funding approved from prior Town Meetings that was not used, but was approved for this type of activity. Mr. DelVecchio commented that revenues exceeding projections and expenditures and was a large number but asked Mr. Dumas if that number relative to the budget was a reasonable number. Mr. Dumas answered that the Town is well within the range of what is expected. Mr. DelVecchio then asked to revisit and adjust the list of priorities based on what has changed since first developing the list earlier this year. Chairman Trowbridge stated it would be on the agenda for September 12th. Mr. DelVecchio also asked for an update on the Chocolate Factory project. Lastly, he stated he was excited about the new website. Chairman Trowbridge thanked Senator Timilty, Senator Feeney, Representative Barrows and Representative Poirier for their help with the Cadet program. Chairman Trowbridge noted that school is starting and encouraged residents to leave earlier and drive slower and to enjoy the Labor Day weekend. Mr. Aptowitz added that the Dell Technologies Golf event was starting and that there would be increased traffic in the area. 16. Any items not anticipated by the Chairman 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 17. Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the August 29, 2018 Board of Selectmen meeting at 8:20PM. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne Date Meeting Minutes Board of Selectmen August 29, 2018 Page 4