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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS 03/20/2019Select Board Meeting Minutes March 20, 2019 Present: Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chairman; Mr. Jess Aptowitz, Vice -Chairman; Mr. Steve Schoonveld, Clerk; Mr. Frank DelVecchio and Mr. Neil Rhein. RECEIVED Also Present: Mr. Kevin Dumas Town Manager, Mr. John Stanbrook, Assistant Town MairiBgrfi�iai�pee�C�i�e�>)�rEand Mr. Paul DeRensis, Town Counsel was also present. ION APR — 4 A 8: 4S 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting- Pledge of Allegiance M ^a) i F [ D Chairman Trowbridge called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. He reminded everyone thatIthe'_U 1 iL eing broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. He asked if there were any members o the audience recording, to which the Chairman acknowledged that Mansfield News would be recording. 2. Presentation of the Community Service Awards Mr. Rhein stated that the spirit of public service by those who go above and beyond and inspire others to follow in their example. These awards are for the first annual awards for 2018 and this year they will be presented in November. He stated the nominations for each category. Senator Paul Feeney was present as well as Representative Barrows. He recognized all the individuals nominated. The Youth Award was presented to Nicole Penney, the Adult Community Service Award was presented to Maria Smith and the Lifetime Award was presented to Louis Andrews. Mr. Rhein highlighted the numerous activities that each person has contributed to the community. Representative Jay Barrows presented the recipients with a citation on behalf of the House of Representatives. Senator Paul Feeney then presented the recipients with a citation from the State Senate. Mr. Andrews thanked everyone for the award. 3. Presentation of Proclamations for Mansfield Youth 14u Cheerleaders The Mansfield Youth 14u Cheerleaders came forward and received proclamations. Caroline Connaughton, as the Head Coach gave a few words about the team and how they achieved this National Recognition. Mr. Schoonveld then read one of the proclamations and Mr. Trowbridge presented each Cheerleader with their own individual proclamation. 4. Public Hearing for a Dangerous Dog Complaint made by Animal Control Officer Jeff Collins at 7PM Motion: To Open the Public Hearing. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Mr. Schoonveld read the public hearing notice for the record. The Chairman then read the procedures of the public hearing. Marianne Staples, Town Clerk swore in all those who wished to speak at the public hearing. Mr. Jeff Collins, Mansfield Animal Control, came forward and provided an overview of what has occurred with the dog Charlie owned by Mr. Kevin Crawford. He stated that the dog has bitten twice in past year and both incidents the dog was unprovoked. Mr. Collins was requesting that the dog be on a three foot lead and muzzled when off the property. Mr. Rhein asked when the first bite happened. Mr. Collins confirmed it happened in May of last year. Mr. Schoonveld asked where on the Dr. Ian Dunbar's bite scale each bite would be classified. Mr. Collins answered the first was a three and the second was a three or possibly a four. Mr. Aptowitz asked the breed of the dog, the owner answered it was Labrador and Catahoula. Mr. DelVecchio asked what Mr. Collins recommendation was and Mr. Collins answered that it be humanly restrained when off property outside the fenced yard and muzzled. Mr. Collins confirmed there was a back yard that is securely fenced and he has no reports of the dog ever escaping the yard. Mr. DelVecchio then asked if it should be classified as nuisance versus dangerous. Mr. Collins answered it should be classified as dangerous. Mr. Kevin Crawford of 1 Granada Circle, the dog owner, came forward and presented a photo of the dog Charlie. He stated that both of these incidents took place when the dog was in the care of a professional dog walker. She was instructed to walk to the dog on a leash with no other dogs. The first incident occurred and he was never notified by the dog walker, but he has terminated service with that dog walker. Mr. Crawford then asked what the difference was between a dangerous dog and a nuisance dog. Mr. Paul DeRensis came forward and explained the difference Select Board Meeting Minutes March 20, 2019 between the two classifications. Mr. DelVecchio asked the size of the dog and Mr. Crawford answered that he was seventy-six pounds. Mr. Aptowitz thanked Mr. Crawford for being present and stated that he loved animals, but the safety of the residents of the community was his priority. Mr. Schoonveld asked how old the dog was and Mr. Crawford answered he will be five years old. He then asked if the property was fenced and if he had insurance if this happened again and Mr. Crawford answered that it was a six food PVC fence that the dog cannot jump over or escape from. Mr. Schoonveld asked if the dog has been to obedience classes and Mr. Crawford answered when he was a puppy he did. Mr. Schoonveld asked if the dog is off leash when he is walked and Mr. Crawford answered he is not. Mr. Rhein agreed with Mr. Aptowitz. Ms. Dana Hourigan, 1S Evans Circle asked if the dog was on a leash and muzzled could it be anywhere in the public or are there restrictions of where it is allowed to go. Chairman Trowbridge answered it would be allowed anywhere. Motion: To close the Public Hearing. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Motion: To declare the dog a dangerous dog and that the animal in question is properly restrained on a leash and muzzled when outside the domicile or fenced in backyard. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 S. Consideration of Airport Commission Warrant Article Mr. Bill Walker, Vice -Chair of the Airport Commission and Mr. Matthew Caron from Gale Associates were present. Mr. Dumas stated that there has been an unforeseen issue at the Airport which impacts the Federal grants. Mr. Caron stated that there is presently a hazard with trees that have grown and encroached on the airspace for planes that are landing and taking off. The FAA is requiring that this be addressed before any additional funds are used for projects. The Airport is looking to give the property owners fair market value for the acquisition of airspace rights and pay for the removal of the trees. The Town would then be reimbursed for ninety-five percent of the project costs, but would need to have the funds available and then the airport could seek reimbursement from the grant. The Select Board asked a few questions. 6. Consideration and Vote to Approve 2019 Town Meeting Warrant Mr. Stanbrook noted two changes to the warrant, Article 10 and Article 14. Mr. DeRensis advised the Board to reopen the warrant. Motion: To reopen the Town Meeting Warrant. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Motion: To accept Article 10 and Article 14. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Motion: To close the 2019 Town Meeting Warrant. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Motion: To support Article 14 of the Town Meeting Warrant (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 Motion: To approve and sign the 2019 Town Meeting Warrant. (Aptowitz/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 7. Discussion of Articles by Select Board for Town Meeting and Potential Vote Chairman Trowbridge stated that the Board would start this at the next meeting. 8. Consideration to Appointment Michael Healey to serve on the Mansfield Non -Profit Gift Fund Motion: To appoint Michael Healey to serve on the Mansfield Non Profit Gift Fund for an unexpired term to expire on December 31, 2020. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 9. Discussion of North Main Street Fire Station and West Street Police Station Use Mr. Dumas stated that there has been a decision not to move back in to the North Main Street Fire Station, by the time restoration efforts would be complete the new station should be ready. 10. SEMRECC Update from Town Manager There was no update. Select Board Meeting Minutes March 20, 2019 11. Budget Update Chairman Trowbridge stated that Mr. Stanbrook is meeting with the Finance Committee tomorrow night and that he would like Mr. Dumas to schedule a joint meeting with the School Committee and the Finance Committee. 12. Resident Questions and Comments There were no resident questions or comments. 13. 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: • March 6, 2019 b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19037T in the amount of $1,932,967.52 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19037E in the amount of $1,530,890.76 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19038T in the amount of $1,385,080.59 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19038E in the amount of $492,625.18 • School Vendor Warrant No. 190385 in the amount of $635,984.25 c) Permits and License • Consideration of Banner Application for Keep Mansfield Beautiful for the weeks of April 8, 2019 to April 22, 2019 • Consideration of Event Application for Crosspointe Birth Right 5K on May 11, 2019 • Consideration of Special Event Application for the 23rd Annual Celebration of Animals on September 7, 2019 • Consideration of Banner Application for the 23rd Annual Celebration of Animals for the weeks of August 26, 2019 to September 9, 2019 • Consideration of Signage for North and South Common from August 24, 2019 to September 7, 2019 • Consideration of Hackney Driver's License for John Wright Jr. • Consideration of Hackney Driver's License for Tracey Stern • Consideration of Hackney Driver's License for Glenn Coady • Consideration of Hackney Driver's License for Paul Thibeault • Consideration of Hackney Carriage License for Allready Taxi for Vehicle #2 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan • Consideration of Hackney Carriage License for Allready Taxi for Vehicle #3 2008 Chrysler Town & Country • Consideration of Hackney Carriage License for Allready Taxi for Vehicle #4 2006 Ford Freestar • Consideration of 2019 Drainlayer's License for MJM Construction Corp. d) Proclamations Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 14. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19037PT in the amount of $390,254.59 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19037PT in the amount of $390,254.59. (Schoonveld/Rhein) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19037TV in the amount of $119,188.68 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19037TV in the amount of $119,188.68. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19038PT in the amount of $380,975.69 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19038PT in the amount of $380,975.69. (Schoonveld/Rhein) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19038TV in the amount of $118,100.80 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19038TV in the amount of $118,100.80. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19038PS in the amount of $1,673,754.88 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19038PS in the amount of $1,673,754.88. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19038SV in the amount of $538,763.47 Select Board Meeting Minutes March 20, 2019 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19038SV in the amount of $538,763.47. (Schoonveld/Aptowitz) Passes 5:0 15. Correspondence • Letter from Comcast with Policies and Procedures, Sample Subscriber Bill, Work Order and Rate & Channel Line-up Information • Letter from Tony Souza of 38 Union Street, Mansfield Mr. Schoonveld read a summary of the above correspondence items. Chairman Trowbridge asked for Mr. Souza's letter to be forwarded to the Chief of Police and the DPW for comments. 16. Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas updated the Board on several items. He stated the snow deficit was at $84,615, but there are proper reserves to cover the expense. Mr. Dumas stated that he held a Department Head meeting on March 12th and that the new website has rolled out and changes are still being made. He stated he is teleconferencing with the editor of Business View Magazine and that the Downtown Committee is meeting to discuss events. Lastly, he stated that the MMA Legislative Breakfast is Friday here in Mansfield. 17. Select Board Member's Questions and Comments Mr. Aptowitz stated that May 1st he will be at the MMWEC Annual Meeting. He then asked if there was an Xfinity License. Mr. Dumas answered that it is in process. Mr. Aptowitz stated that based on the update on the new complex the gross project is under budget, but some areas may be higher than projected. Mr. Dumas answered that the Municipal Building Committee is aware of that fact and are staying within the parameters as given. Mr. DelVecchio stated that the website is improved and is user friendly. He stated he was glad to hear the Board would be discussing composting services on April 17th. He then stated the parking study presentation last night was well done and the Town will get a lot out of it. Mr. Schoonveld asked when the Town could see the "fruits" of the work of the parking study. Mr. Dumas stated that within a month he will have the official report with recommendations. Chairman Trowbridge stated that the Downtown Committee should be present for that discussion. Mr. Schoonveld then asked if the Town is not keeping the Fire Station on North Main Street will it speed up the process of selling it. Mr. Dumas answered that it will and after budget he will focus on that. Mr. Schoonveld then asked about the OPER policy and Mr. Stanbrook answered that it is in draft form and while at a conference last week it is an item that majority of towns are facing. Mr. Rhein asked who residents should contact if they have edits to website. Mr. Dumas answered that residents can email him directly. Mr. Rhein then asked that he gets questions about residents wanting their road paved and what is the process for prioritizing roads. Mr. Dumas answered that the Town does a five year pavement management plan and scales each road based on many factors. Mr. Rhein then stated the annual town wide clean-up is April 27th and signups are on the Keep Mansfield Beautiful website. Lastly, he asked if there was a plan for the intersection and area around the Mansfield Green and Mr. Dumas stated there was not a final plan yet and will be completed in the late summer or early fall. 18. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 19. Adjourn MoY : To adj r t e March 20, 2019 Select Board meeting at 8:26PM. (DelVecchio/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 3;(/ Signature Date Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne Select Board Meeting Minutes March 20, 2019