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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS 11/28/2018Select Board Meeting Minutes November 28, 2018 Present: Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chairman; Mr. Jess Aptowitz, Vice -Chairman; Mr. Steve Schoonveld, Clerk; Mr. Frank DelVecchio and Mr. Neil Rhein. Mr. Kevin Dumas Town Manager and Mr. John Stanbrook, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director were also present. 1. Call To Order Select Board 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 the Chairman acknowledged that Mansfield News would be recording. 2. Introduction of New Police Officer- Michelle Bellevue Chief Sellon thanked the community, the Board, Mr. Dumas, the Police Department and the Select Board for all their support as he approaches the one year mark since his house fire. He then introduced Officer Michelle Bellevue previous 20 years in the City of Newton and veteran of the Navy and a registered nurse. He added that her qualifications and credentials as well as her nursing and police background give her a diverse background. Chief Sellon stated that Officer Bellevue is the best of the best and is humbled that she has decided to come to the Town of Mansfield. The Select Board welcomed her and wished her the best of luck here in Mansfield. 3. Consideration of Antonia Blinn to Serve on the Board of Health Chairman Trowbridge invited Ms. Antonia Blinn to come forward and introduce herself. Ms. Blinn stated that she has been a Mansfield resident for nineteen years and was looking to give back and support the Town. She explained how her background in community health and work experience seemed to be a good fit for the Board of Health. The Select Board asked her a few questions and she addressed the concern of a potential conflict of interest and stated she has inquired with the State Ethics Commission and she would need to disclose her position as it relates to Department of Public Health as well as recusing herself from voting on items applying for funding through the Department of Public Health. Motion: To appoint Antonia Blinn to serve on the Board of Health for an unexpired term to expire on December 31, 2021. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 4. Discussion and Consideration of Class I License for Mag Retail Holdings — BBG, LLC dba McGovern Buick GMC - Mansfield Mr. Matthew McGovern was present stating that he was purchasing the Lance Buick GMC dealership. Mr. Govern stated that he had twenty years of experience in retail auto sales and owns nine dealerships in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and he intends to keep the staff in place with the exception of the general manager. He added that he has another Buick GMC dealership in Westboro, Massachusetts and the acquisition is approved by General Motors. Mr. Aptowitz asked if he would be leasing the current building or plans of expansion. Mr. Govern answered the long term plan is to relocate to Brockton where he has two other dealerships, but that will take twelve to eighteen months. Motion: To approve an annual Class I License for MAG Retail Holdings — BBG, LLC dba McGovern Buick GMC - Mansfield beginning January 7, 2019 to December 31, 2019. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0:1 (Schoonveld Abstained) S. Discussion and Consideration of Signs for Hangar 12 on all Airport Signs Mr. Michael Levinson was present to ask for the Boards consideration to place Hanger 12 signs under the Airport designated signs. He stated Hangar 12 Restaurant is located at the Mansfield Airport. The Select Board had concerns about sign pollution and setting a precedent for all businesses in Town wanting to also have their signs throughout Town. The Board did not vote on this agenda item. Mr. DelVecchio stated that the Downtown Committee was trying to get away from ad hoc signage and have signs be more uniform. Mr. Dumas stated that there are plans to use Select Board Meeting Minutes November 28, 2018 Page 1 "way finding" signs directing people towards areas of Town and signs should not just point to the airport because there'are also businesses Downtown that serve food. It was decided to have this be an agenda item for a future Downtown Committee meeting. 6. Discussion and Consideration of Change of Manager Application for GT Retail Inc., dba Wines & More Mansfield Benjamin DuPont stated that he has been with the company for nine years, but recently was made manager of the Mansfield location. Mr. DelVecchio asked when he took over as a manager and Mr. DuPont answered he has been manager since June 23, 2018. Mr. Aptowitz asked if anyone had reached out to the Board prior and Ms. Champagne answered that it was discovered when the renewal paperwork was provided. Mr. Aptowitz explained how serious alcohol licensing was and that it was the management's responsibility to not notify the Board of a change in management and stated he would not be voting on this item tonight. Mr. Schoonveld agreed that they have been operating for five months illegally and stated he would not be voting either. Mr. Rhein asked what the rule or law for the Board to be notified. Ms. Champagne answered that they have three days to notify the Board and fourteen days to file an application with the change. Chairman Trowbridge asked what could be done to send Wines and More a stern message. Mr. Dumas stated a letter could be sent as a warning from the Select Board. Motion: To approve the change of manager application for GT Retail Inc., dba Wines and More Mansfield pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 7. Consideration of 2019 All Alcohol Retail License Renewal for GT Retail Inc., dba Wines and More Mansfield The Board agreed and asked for management to come to the December 12, 2018 meeting for discussion. Motion: To approve the 2019 annual alcohol license renewal for GT Retail Inc., dba Wines and More Mansfield pending routing B. Execution of Order of Taking Regarding Acceptance of Dutton Drive as a Public Way and Sign the Mylar Plans Motion: To sign the order of taking and mylar plans for the acceptance of Dutton Drive as a public way. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 9. Execution of Order of Taking Regarding Acceptance of Marie Drive as a Public Way and Sign the Mylar Plans Motion: To sign the order of taking and mylar plans for the acceptance of Marie Drive as a public way. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 10. Execution of Order of Taking Regarding Acceptance of Forest Heights Drive as a Public Way and Sign the Mylar Plans Motion: To sign the order of taking and mylar plans for the acceptance of Forest Heights Drive as a public way. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 11. Discussion of North Main Street Fire Station and West Street Police Station Use Mr. Dumas stated that he has followed up with Mr. Ahern and stated that not all the information has been delivered because finding an appraiser was difficult. Mr. Dumas stated that he is working with the Municipal Building Committee to set up the RFP and RFQ for the West Street Police Station. 12. SEMRECC Update from Town Manager Mr. Dumas stated there was no update at this time. 13. Resident Questions and Comments There were no questions or comments. 14. Review and Approve Consent Agenda All items on the Consent Agenda may be adopted with a single motion. Any member of the Select Board may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration in which case that item will be voted on Select Board Meeting Minutes November 28.2018 Page 2 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 Select Board Meeting Minutes for: • November 7, 2018 • November 13, 2018 b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19020T in the amount of $3,180,198.17 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19020E in the amount of $2,003,225.86 • School Vendor Warrant No. 190205 in the amount of $479,024.37 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19021T in the amount of $673,344.09 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19021E in the amount of $28,123.08 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19022T in the amount of $443,369.39 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19022E in the amount of $57,095.18 • School Vendor Warrant No. 190225 in the amount of $800,552.11 c) Permits and License • Consideration of 2019 Drainlayers License for L& L Heating • Consideration of permit fee waiver for Richard Bros. Electric for the Boy Scouts Troop 51 Christmas Tree Sale • Consideration of 2019 All Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Tang Sz, Inc., dba Cheng Du Restaurant pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 All Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Bertucci's Italian Restaurant pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Common Victualler License for Chipolte Mexican Grill pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 All Alcohol, Common Victualler, Early Sunday Alcohol Sales and Entertainment License for RARE Hospitality International, Inc., dba Longhorn Steakhouse pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 All Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Tahana Inc., dba Tahana Restaurant pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Common Victualler License for White's Pastry Shop Inc. pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 All Alcohol, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Sake Steakhouse Inc., dba Sake Steakhouse pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Wine/Malt and Common Victualler License for Cafe on the Common Inc. pending routing through Town Hail Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Common Victualler License for the Council on Aging and waiver of renewal fee pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 All Alcohol and Common Victualler License for New England Sportservice dba Xfinity Center pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Common Victualler License for SPCAP, Inc. dba Honey Dew pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 All Alcohol and Entertainment License for MMAS Inc., dba MMAS Black Box Theater pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Class II Auto Dealer License for Clemmey Inc. pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Class III Auto Dealer License for Clemmey Inc. pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Class II Auto Dealer License for Walid Samrout Corp Inc. pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Class II Auto Dealer License for Times Past Automobiles pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 All Alcohol, Common Victualler, Early Sunday Alcohol Sales and Entertainment License for Flynn's Restaurant Group dba Flynn's Irish Pub pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety Select Board Meeting Minutes November 28, 2018 Page 3 • Consideration of 2019 All Alcohol, Common Victualler, and Entertainment License for LR Kyoto Inc., dba Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Wine/Malt Retail License for Divya Akhand Jyoit Corp dba Family Food Mart pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Wine/Malt Retail License for Austin Debucas, LLC dba Dub's Discount Liquors pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 All Alcohol, Common Victualler, and Entertainment License for Kenneth M Defazio dba Trattoria La Cucina Di Nonna pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Qdoba Mexican Grill pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Common Victualler License for Corporate Chefs Inc. pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Wendy's International dba Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Wine/Malt and Common Victualler License for B -X Mansfield, LLC dba The Village at Willow Crossing pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of Event Application for the Menorah Lighting Ceremony on December 2, 2018 pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Deco's Italian Cuisine pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Common Victualler License for CSS Subs Inc. dba Subway pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Wine/Malt and Common Victualler License for Mansfield Deli pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Common Victualler License for BG Food Mansfield LLC dba B. good pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 All Alcohol, Common Victualler, Entertainment and Automatic Amusement Licenses for Spiezio Enterprises Inc. dba Genos Restaurant and Lounge pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 All Alcohol Club License, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Mansfield Lodge of Elks No. 2633 pending routing through town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of Constable Reappointment for John Riccio • Consideration of Constable Reappointment for Paul Boyden • Consideration of 2019 Wine/Malt, Common Victualler and Entertainment License for MRK Classic LLC dba Classica Pizza pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 All Alcohol, Common Victualler, Automatic Amusement and Entertainment License for Chamberlain Ave Enterprises dba Catman Cafe pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Class I Auto Dealer License for Lance Buick GMC Inc. pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety d) Proclamations Motion: To approve the consent agenda and waive the reading of the agenda. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Mr. Schoonveld noted that there were two constable reappointments and thanked them for their work. 15. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19020PT in the amount of $636,706.98 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19020PT in the amount of $636,706.98. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0:1(Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19020TV in the amount of $227,668.86 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19020TV in the amount of $227,668.86 Passes 4:0;1 (Schoonveld Abstained) Select Board Meeting Minutes P 4� November 28, 2018 age • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19020PS in the amount of $1,671,899.41 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19020PS in the amount of $1,671,899.41 (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19020SV in the amount of $537,103.24 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19020SV in the amount of $537,103.24 (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19021PT in the amount of $394,941.33 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19021PT in the amount of $394,941.33 (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0:1(Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19021TV in the amount of $120,076.26 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19021TV in the amount of $120,076.26 (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0:1(Schoonveld Abstained) • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19022PT in the amount of $371,257.40 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19022PT in the amount of $371,257.40 (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes: 4:0:1(Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19022TV in the amount of $117,465.40 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19022TV in the amount of $117,465.40 (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 4:0:1(Schoonveld Abstained) • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19022PS in the amount of $1,638,089.68 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19022PS in the amount of $1,638,089.68 (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19022SV in the amount of $502,281.93 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19022SV in the amount of $502,281.93 (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 16. Correspondence • Letter from Kevin Fallon, Director of Mansfield Children's Center • Letter from Xfinity with TV Channel Updates • Letter from Comcast with Price Changes • Letter from EnviroTrac of Phase I Initial Site Investigation for 70 Copeland Drive • Notification from Verizon of Programming Changes Mr. Schoonveld read a summary of the above correspondence items. Chairman Trowbridge stated that Mr. Fallon had reached out to him and Mr. Dumas sent out the commination to Public Safety and DPW. This may be accepted as a donation at the meeting of December 12th 17. Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas updated the Board on several items. He thanked Mr. Raymond for his work on the Veteran's Day parade and then thanked those who participated at Town Meeting. He stated that Mr. Stanbrook has completed all the necessary appropriations and transfers from Town Meeting and Departments were notified. Mr. Dumas then recognized the one year anniversary of the Mansfield Bio -Incubator. Mr. Dumas stated that the next step for the Strategic Development Committee will be to have a meeting with the MBTA and land owners. Mr. Dumas then stated that the job descriptions for the Human Resource positions are in process and will be presented to the Board at an upcoming meeting. He stated the work on Old Colony Way continues with the installation of granite curbing. Lastly, Mr. Dumas stated that the website development is progressing forward as scheduled. 18. Select Board Member's Questions and Comments ! Mr. DelVecchio stated that the quality of applicants to serve on Boards and Committees has been exceptional and ` stated that there are openings on several Boards and Committees. He also noted that he spoke with a member of the IDC and the committee is excited that they are now being utilized. Select Board Meeting Minutes Page November 28, 2018 5 Mr. Aptowitz stated that MMED needs to schedule a meeting and stated the Audit Committee is meeting next week. Mr. Aptowitz then asked if the Select Board could get a tour of the SEMRECC location at High Rock. Mr. Aptowitz also noted that the North Main Street underpass had an issue with ice and that he reached out to Mr. Cook directly. Mr. Dumas answered that the water table is very high right now, but without reconstructing all three underpasses the issue cannot be fixed, he also noted that the pumps are running 24/7. Mr. Schoonveld stated that he took the train and noticed that there is different path when exiting the station outbound and asked if the MBTA is prepared for snow removal. Chairman Trowbridge noted that on the west side structures there are two to three sections that are not level all the way across and asked if this could be checked to ensure that the work is being done property. Mr. Schoonveld also commented that Mr. John Day passed away who was a WWII Veteran and longtime Elks member. Mr. Rhein asked if Old Colony ten foot wide path was going to be completed this year and Mr. Dumas stated that it would be once the curbing was installed. Mr. Rhein then asked about the dumpsters in that area and if there was a way to make them less noticeable. Mr. Dumas answered that Mr. Cook is working with the dumpster company and that he will get an update and report back. Lastly, Mr. Rhein reminded that nominations are due Monday, December 3rd for the Community Service Awards. 19. Any items not anticipated by the Chairman 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 20. Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the November 28, 2018 Select Board meeting at 7:47PM. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Signature C Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne Select Board Meeting Minutes Date November 28, 2018 Page 6