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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS 01/02/2019Select Board Meeting Minutes January 2, 2019 Present: Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chairman; Mr. Jess Aptowitz, Vice -Chairman; MrM e )�kf� nveId, Clerk; Mr. Frank DelVecchio and Mr. Neil Rhein. Mr. Kevin Dumas, Town Manager and Mr. JohnI'n�ic�a�Cs�tant Town Manager/Finance Director were also present. 'D/9 �! Of A-lce 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting -Pledge of Allegiance '411.,.28 Chairman Trowbridge called the meeting to order at 6:38PM. �1, S �.S/� ?8 2. Consideration to Accept Donation of Solar Radar Speed Sign from Mansfield Children'£`f Mr. Kevin Fallon 1132 School Street came forward and stated that he was the owner of the Mansf �1Sd Children's Center that much of the motivation is to enhance safety of the families exiting their property onto School Street. Chairman Trowbridge stated that on behalf of the Town he was appreciative of the sign. The Select Board thanked him and appreciated the donation as well as his business being in Town. Motion: To accept the donation of a solar radar speed sign from Mansfield Children's Center to be placed on School Street. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 3. Consideration of Michael Healey, Martha O'Connell, Luciana Rossignol, and Nancy Wall to serve on the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee—Three Terms Expiring December 31, 2021 Ms. Martha O'Connell came forward and introduced herself. She has been an active member on the Committee for the past four years and was seeking reappointment. Mr. Healy and Ms. Wall interviewed at the Select Board Meeting on December 12, 2018 and were also seeking reappointment. Ms. Rossignol did not attend either meeting for an interview. Motion: To nominate Michael Healey, Martha O'Connell, Luciana Rossignol, and Nancy Wall to serve on the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Each of the Select Board Members then voted on paper for three candidates. It was a unanimous vote by all five Board members for Mr. Healey, Ms. O'Connell and Ms. Wall. Motion: To appoint Mr. Healey, Ms. O'Connell and Ms. Wall to serve three individual unexpired three year terms on the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee to expire on December 31, 2021. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 4. Consideration of John Scott Feely, Kostas Loukos, Michael O'Brien and Sara Walsh to serve on the Finance Committee —Three Terms Expiring December 31, 2021 All four candidates came forward and introduced themselves to the Board. Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Feely were seeking reappointment and Mr. Loukos and Ms. Walsh were new candidates for the Finance Committee. The Select Board then asked several questions and each candidate answered those questions. Motion: To nominate Mr. Feely, Mr. Loukos, Mr. O'Brien and Ms. Walsh to serve on the Finance Committee. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 The Select Board then voted on paper for three candidates. Mr. Aptowitz voted for Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Feely and Mr. Loukos. Chairman Trowbridge, Mr. Schoonveld, Mr. Rhein and Mr. DelVecchio voted for Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Feely and Ms. Walsh. Motion: To appoint Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Feely and Ms. Walsh to serve on the Finance Committee to three individual terms to expire on December 31, 2021. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Ms. Walsh asked to withdraw her application for the Planning Board. S. Consideration of Donald Cleary, Sharon Friedman, Kostas Loukos and Sara Walsh to serve on the Planning Board — Two Terms Expiring December 31, 2023 Select Board Meeting Minutes January 2, 2019 Page 1 Mr.'Don Cleary, Ms. Sharon Friedman and Mr. Kostas Loukos came forward and introduced themselves. Mr. Cleary was seeking reappointment as a voting/regular member of the Planning Board and Ms. Friedman was seeking reappointment as an alternate member. The Select Board then asked several questions and each candidate answered. Motion: To nominate Mr. Cleary, Ms. Friedman and Mr. Loukos to serve on the Planning Board. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 The Select Board then voted on paper for two candidates, listing the first one as the regular/voting member and the second spot as the alternant member. Mr. Aptowitz voted for Mr. Cleary and Mr. Loukos. The other Select Board members voted for Mr. Cleary and Ms. Friedman. Motion: To appoint Mr. Don Cleary as the voting member on the Planning Board for a five year term to expire on December 31, 2023. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Motion: To appoint Ms. Sharon Friedman as the alternate member on the Planning Board for a five year term to expire on December 31, 2023. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Motion: To reconsider the alternate candidate. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Motion: To change my vote of the alternate candidate on the Planning Board to Sharon Friedman. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 The Select Board encouraged Mr. Loukos to apply for other Boards or Committees. 6. Consideration of Connie Baynes, Richard Kelsay, Thomas Keogh and Paula Topjian to serve on the Council on Aging — Two Terms Expiring December 31, 2021 Mr. Kelsay, Mr. Keogh and Ms. Topjian came forward and introduced themselves. Mr. Kelsay and Mr. Keogh were seeking reappointment to the Council on Aging. Ms. Connie Baynes had withdrawn her application earlier in the day. The Select Board then asked a few questions of each applicant. Motion: To nominate Mr. Kelsay, Mr. Keogh and Ms. Topjian to serve on the Council on Aging. (Schoonveld/Rhein) Passes 5:0 The Board voted for two candidates. It was a unanimous vote for Mr. Kelsay and Mr. Keough. The Board encouraged Ms. Topjian to apply again in the future. Motion: To appoint Mr. Richard Kelsay and Mr. Thomas Keogh to the Council on Aging to individual three year terms to expire on December 31, 2021. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 7. Consideration of Leah Gillespie to serve on the Board of Health for a Three Year Term Expiring December 31, 2019 Ms. Leah Gillespie came forward and introduced herself. She stated she was a physical therapist and has her own business and commended her for volunteering. The Select Board asked a few questions. Motion: To appoint Leah Gillespie to serve on the Board of Health for an unexpired term to expire December 31, 2019. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 8. Consideration to Appoint Matthew Violette as Town Accountant Mr. John Stanbrook came forward and gave a summary of the job search to fill the Town Accountant position. He then introduced Mr. Matthew Violette to the Select Board and stated that he was recommending the Select Board appoint him to be the Town Accountant. Mr. Stanbrook stated that he was an auditor before he became the Assistant Town Accountant in the Town of Medfield. It was also noted that his extensive experience with MUNIS will be helpful in the conversion process. Mr. Dumas also stated that Mr. Violette stood out as a shining star amongst all the candidates. Mr. Dumas noted it will be an easier transition with his skill level. The Select Board then asked Mr. Violette questions. Select Board Meeting Minutes January 2, 2019 Page 2 Motion: To appoint Matthew Violette as the Town Accountant. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 9. Consideration of Change of Manager Application for Longhorn Steakhouse Mr. Angel Madera came forward and introduced himself. He stated that the previous manager moved to the North Attleboro store the second week of December and he was now managing the Mansfield location. The Board was happy to hear that they were notified timely and had no additional questions. Motion: To approve the change of manager application for RARE Hospitality International Inc. dba Longhorn Steakhouse. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 10. Consideration of Change of Manager Application for Buffalo Wild Wings Mr. Joseph Devlin was present as the attorney representing Buffalo Wild Wings as well as Enrique Diaz the new Manager for the Mansfield location. Mr. Devlin confirmed the previous manager left on September 15, 2018 and the Board was not notified until December 21st of this change which is outside the required three day notification. He noted there are layers of managers on location and the corporate office has now added a flag in the computer system that will be sent to the compliance department if there is an employment change for the manager. Mr. Diaz stated that he has also added a sign to the office in Mansfield emphasizing the three day notification needed to the Town if he is no longer there. The Board had a few comments and questions. Motion: To approve the change of manager application for Blazin Wings Inc. dba Buffalo Wild Wings. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 11. Discussion of North Main Street Fire Station and West Street Police Station Use Mr. Dumas stated he was meeting with Mr. Ahern Thursday to discuss the North Main Street Fire Station. Mr. Dumas stated that on January 18th the RFQ packages will be returned to Town hall for the West Street location. 12. SEMRECC Update from Town Manager Mr. Dumas stated the Board and he had a tour of the High Rock location and stated it was a well-built facility and the build out potential to take on other municipalities is positive. He stated that he expects the location to be up and running with a year and a half. 13. Resident Questions and Comments There were no resident 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 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: • December 12, 2018 b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19025T in the amount of $741,101.64 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19025E in the amount of $298,571.96 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19026T in the amount of $2,575,247.50 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19026E in the amount of $104,638.52 • School Vendor Warrant No. 190265 in the amount of $792,071.48 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19027T in the amount of $208,674.30 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19027E in the amount of $66,015.56 c) Permits and License • Consideration of 2019 Drainlayers License for CRL Inc. • Consideration of 2019 Drainlayers License for 20`h Century Homes, Inc. • Consideration of 2019 Lodging House License for Billings Realty Trust at 18 Thomas Street pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety Select Board Meeting Minutes January 2, 2019 Page 3 • Consideration of 2019 Lodging House License for Billings Realty Trust at 20-22 Thomas Street pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Common Victualler License for Bricks & Minifigs Mansfield pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Common Victualler License for Best Pizza pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety • Consideration of 2019 Common Victualler License for Sweet Tooth LLC dba Coldstone Creamery pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety d) Proclamations e) Board and Committee Reappointments • Consideration of Connie Baynes to serve on Mansfield Housing Corp Board of Directors for a three year term to expire on December 31, 2021 Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Mr. Schoonveld noted those individuals that were not seeking reappointment, but had thank you letters to be signed by the Chairman. They were Mr. Yogen Chemburkar from the Finance Committee, Ms. Dana Hourigan for the Board of Library Trustees, Matthew Rieth and David Hobaica from the Conservation Commission. Mr. Schoonveld also noted the reappointment of Ms. Connie Baynes to the Mansfield Housing Corporation. 15. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19025PT in the amount of $367,775.05 Motion: To Approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19025PT in the amount of $367,775.05. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19025TV in the amount of $110,813.43 Motion: To Approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19025TV in the amount of $110,813.43. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0:1 (Schoonveld Abstained) • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19026PT in the amount of $373,874.13 Motion: To Approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19026PT in the amount of $373,874.13. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19026TV in the amount of $115,385.90 Motion: To Approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19026TV in the amount of $115,385.90. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0:1 (Schoonveld Abstained) • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19026PS in the amount of $1,686,664.36 Motion: To Approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19026PS in the amount of $1,686,664.36. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19026SV in the amount of $539,819.59 Motion: To Approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19026SV in the amount of $539,819.59. (Schoonveld/ DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19027PT in the amount of $381,982.68 Motion: To Approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19027PT in the amount of $381,982.68. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19027TV in the amount of $117,712.85 Motion: To Approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19027TV in the amount of $117,712.85. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0:1 (Schoonveld Abstained) 16. Correspondence Letters from Verizon Fios of Programming Change • Letters from Xfinity of Programming Change • Letter from Donna Harrington for Leaf Raking Event • Letter from the ABCC of a Hearing Notice for a Wholesaler License Violation • Letter from Department of Conservation and Recreation for Robinson Pond Dam Select Board Meeting Minutes January 2, 2019 Page 4 • Letter from Department of Conservation and Recreation for Kingman Pond Dam • Letter from Department of Conservation and Recreation for Canoe River Campground Dam • Letter from Department of Conservation and Recreation of a Correction to Recent Emergency Action Plan Order • Letter from Massachusetts State Lottery Commission • Letter from Massachusetts Gaming Commission Mr. Schoonveld read a summary of the above correspondence items and read one of the thank you letters for the leaf raking event. Chairman Trowbridge asked Mr. Dumas if the Town would be applying for a grant through the gaming commission. Mr. Dumas answered that the Town would not be. He stated that he spoke with Chief Sellon and the language in the grant requires there be a direct correlation. The grant was originally used to fund the crimes analyst position. 17. Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas stated that Mansfield restaurants have been notified of the FOG (Fats, Oils and Greases) program. Mr. Dumas stated the CAFRA was completed and he then thanked Mr. Stanbrook for his work on completing it. Mr. Dumas stated that he expects the analysis of the tax work off program and comparing other communities to be complete soon. Mr. Dumas then stated that Chief Boldrighini is expected to retire in November. He then thanked the Board for their appointment of Mr. Violette. Mr. Dumas stated that the website is still in draft format. He stated he has been working with Cable Access on a cell phone tower lease agreement. Mr. Dumas also noted that budget meetings are starting next week. All Departments have submitted their requests and if all requests were approved the budget is about two million dollars behind from where it needs to be. 18. Select Board Member's Questions and Comments Mr. DelVecchio commended Mr. Stanbrook for his work in completing the CAFRA. He also noted the candidates for Board and Committees were very well qualified and well spoken. Mr. Aptowitz asked if there was an insurance update. Mr. Schoonveld answered that he is waiting for the audit report from SMHG. Mr. Aptowitz also noted that he has received many complaints about the apartments and condo buildings in Town. He wanted the public to know that they are allowed within the Town Zoning By-laws. Mr. Schoonveld commented that the next Master Plan will provide a vision and residents may have comments about the apartments and condos. Mr. Schoonveld asked if there have been questions about the tax bills that were sent out last week and Mr. Dumas answered that there have not been. Mr. Rhein asked if the minutes of Planning Board could be sent to him. Mr. Cleary was still present and answered that the minutes were on the Town's website and they were current up to the last meeting which would be approved at their next meeting. Mr. Rhein also asked about the green community initiative and Mr. Dumas stated he needs to complete more research before having them come to a Select Board meeting. He then stated that MMAS purchased their property on South Main Street. Chairman Trowbridge stated that the next meetings would be the first and third Wednesday of the month. 19. Any items not anticipated by the Chairman 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 20. Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the January 2, 2019 Select Board meeting at 9:5013M. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 A-1 C1 /L Zr Signature Date Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne Select Board Meeting Minutes January 2, 2019 Page 5