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Home My WebLink AboutBOS 02/20/2019Select Board Meeting Minutes February 20, 2019 Present: Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chairman; Mr. Jess Aptowitz, Vice -Chairman; Mr. Steve Schoonve f Frank DelVecchio and Mr. Neil Rhein. Mr. Kevin Dumas Town Manager was also present.a� TOWN CLERKS 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting- Pledge of Allegiance TU19 BAR Chairman Trowbridge called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. He reminded everyone that the meeting was e broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. He asked if there were any menli4'iAINS)FII ft audience recording, to which the Chairman acknowledged that Mansfield News would be reco!94SACHUSE 2. Thank You Letter from Lee Azinhefra Mr. Lee Azinheira came forward and stated that he wanted to formally thank the Select Board, Town Manager colleagues, vendors, residents and boards and committee members for the support he received with the passi his wife. The Select Board shared sentiments of condolence. 3. Discussion of North Main Street Fire Station and West Street Police Station Use Street Police Station. Mr. Aptowitz WE North Main Street Fire Station. 4. SEMRECC Update from Town Mar Mr. Dumas stated that the progress hi scheduled for April 101h at 613M here it be invited to the meeting. Chairman T S. Budges Drive rted to make it known to ti Iger > not been held back due t) Mansfield with all four tom :)wbridge asked Mr. Duma: ad a reduction if the fire engine that cau€ overage. Mr. Bryer then a: and Mr. Dumas did not believe tl :yclables were being handled. Mr ig more to recycle and if they are stated there are some states witl etts. 7. Revi All item.: be voted on separately from th Departments and any conditior a) Approval of Select B Select Board Meeting Minutes February 20, 2019 ed remainder of the Consent Agenda. have been noted below. ird Meeting Minutes for: Aclown. The next update is z asked for State representatives the other Town Managers and if )wns will be present. iced. Mr. Dumas added that he lair of the Finance Committee has the dispatch employees, but the duties of 24/7. There will be four front desk personnel t on fire had insurance and Mr. Dumas answered �d ifxecyclables were being sent to the at Waste Management had to make changes to ias caused rates to increase because companies it would be in violation of the States waste ban.. ave stopped recycling, but that is not allowed in • February 6, 2019 b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19033T in the amount of $1,740,610.65 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19033E in the amount of $1,995,521.32 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19034T in the amount of $1,185,221.12 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19034E in the amount of $35,861.82 • School Vendor Warrant No. 19034S in the amount of $473,948.48 C) Permits and License • Consideration of Event Application for the New England Folk Festival • Consideration of Banner Application for Park and Recreation Egg Hunt d) Proclamations Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 8. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19033PT in the amount of $353,588.94 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19033PT in the amount of $353,588.94. (Schoonveld/Rhein) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19033TV in the amount of $109,301.11 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19033TV in the amount of $109,301.11. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19034PT in the amount of $366,085.41 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19034PT in the amount of $366,085.41. ((Schoonveld/Rhein) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19034TV in the amount of $111,673.13 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19034TV in the amount of $111,673.13. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19034PS in the amount of $1,680,514.96 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19034PS in the amount of $1,680,514.96. (Schoonveld/Rhein) Passes 5:0 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19034SV in the amount of $538,850.00 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19034SV in the amount of $538,850.00. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19034SV1 in the amount of $2.16 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19034SV1 in the amount of $2.16. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 9. Correspondence • Resignation Letter from John Chartier • Notice of Bristol County Advisory Board Meeting on February 28, 2019 Mr. Schoonveld read a summary of the above correspondence items. Mr. Aptowitz noted that there have been lots of resignations on the Board of Health and Mr. Dumas stated he would follow up with the Health Agent. Mr. DelVecchio also recommended that since that Board is new that training may be needed and then asked if there were any free options available for that through the State. 10. Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas updated the Board on several items including the snow and ice budget, SMHG audit, and four firefighters have also been hired. 11. Select Board Member's Questions and Comments Mr. Rhein had no questions or comments. Select Board Meeting Minutes February 20, 2019 ,.ronveld asked about condos and businesses having access to the Town's recycling program to help these es have access to recycling for a better rate and also less trash trucks coming into Town. Chairman Trowbridge elieved this should be a future agenda item about Town recycling and trash. Mr. Schoonveld then asked about the status of the parking study. Mr. Dumas answered that the recommendation from Nelson Nygaard should be coming within the next eight to ten weeks. Mr. Schoonveld stated that Mr. Sam Cutillo and Ms. Martha Klenk lifelong ust 9th a year apart. Mansfield residents passed away and noted that both were born on Aug Mr. Aptowitz also commented that Mr. Cutillo has several family members who work or have worked for the Town. He then stated that there is no trash delay this week for trash even with Monday's holiday. Mr. Aptowitz then congratulated Mr. Michael Kelleher the newly appointed Fire Chief of Foxboro. Mr. DelVecchio asked Mr. Dumas if he could give a recommendation on where the refund money from SMHG will fit in to the budget. gislative breakfast here at Town Hall on March 22nd through Chairman Trowbridge commented that there is a le MMA and that there is not a fee to attend, but registration is required. 12. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 13. Enter into Executive Session and Not Return to open Session under Exemption No. 6, M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21- • To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. • Approval of Executive Session Minutes for June 20, 2018 and August 8, 2018 Motion: To enter into Executive Session and Not Return to Open Session under Exemption No. 6, M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and to approve Executive Session Minutes for June 20, 2018 and August 8, 2018 at 7:05PM. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Trowbridge—Aye Mr. Aptowitz —Aye Mr. Schoonveld —Aye Mr. DelVecchio—Aye Mr. Rhein - Aye Signature Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne Select Board Meeting Minutes February 20, 2019 Date