The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutBOS 05/15/2019Select Board Meeting Minutes May 15, 2019 Present: Present: Mr. Jess Aptowitz, Chairman; Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Vice -Chairman; Mr. Neil Rhein, Clerk; Mr. Frank DelVecchio and Mr. Steve Schoonveld. Mr. Kevin Dumas was also present. RECEIVED TO� Via ('1 d ii, 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting - Pledge of Allegiance : ;. , U -RKS OFFICE Mr. Kevin Dumas called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. Eagle Scout Patrick Dalton leA th le ge of Allegiance. He reminded everyone that the meeting was being broadcast live and taped for future ro §as on/Ihsld Cable. He asked if there were any members of the audience recording, to which acknowlge gpd t�#nsfield News would be recording. MASSAMHUSETTS 2. Reorganization of Select and Light Commissioners by Town Manager and Assignment of Sub -Committees Mr. Dumas asked the Board for nominations for the Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Aptowitz nominated Mr. Trowbridge. Mr. Trowbridge stated he would not want to be considered for Chair. Mr. Trowbridge nominated Mr. Aptowitz. Mr. DelVecchio noted there was no second needed for nominations. The Select Board voted. Passes 5:0 Mr. Aptowitz then asked for nominations of Vice -Chair. Mr. DelVecchio nominated Mr. Trowbridge. There were no further nominations. The Board voted for Mr. Trowbridge as Vice -Chair. Passes 5:0 Mr. Aptowitz asked for nominations for Clerk. Mr. Trowbridge nominated Mr. Rhein. Mr. Rhein nominated Mr. Schoonveld. Mr. Schoonveld declined the nomination. The Board voted for Mr. Rhein as Clerk. Passes 5:0 Mr. Aptowitz asked for nominations for Chair of the Board of Light Commissioners. Mr. Trowbridge nominated Mr. Rhein. There were no further nominations. The Board voted for Mr. Rhein as Chair. Passes 5:0 Mr. Aptowitz asked for nominations for Vice -Chair of the Board of Light Commissioners Mr. Trowbridge nominated Mr. Delvecchio. There were no further nominations. The Board voted for Mr. DeVecchio as Vice -Chair. Passes 5:0 Mr. Aptowitz asked for nominations for Clerk of the Board of Light Commissioners Mr. Trowbridge nominated Mr. Schoonveld. There were no further nominations. The Board voted for Mr. Schoonveld as Clerk. Passes 5:0 Mr. Trowbridge made a recommendation placing the Board members on different committees based on their area of expertise. Bristol County Advisory — Mr. Aptowitz Capital Improvements — Mr. Trowbridge and Mr. DelVecchio MFN — Mr. Aptowitz to a three year term to expire on June 30, 2022 Audit Committee — Mr. Aptowitz TIFF— Mr. Schoonveld Budget Subcommittee— Mr. DelVecchio and Mr. Trowbridge Downtown Committee —Mr. Rhein OPEB Task Force — Mr. Schoonveld Trash/Recycling Task Force — Mr. Schoonveld and Mr. Rhein Insurance Subcommittee- Mr. Schoonveld Town Manager Strategic Development — Mr. Aptowitz and Mr. DelVecchio Community Service Award Committee — Mr. Rhein Master Plan Committee — Mr. DelVecchio Motion: To accept the subcommittees of the Select Board as presented. (Trowbridge/DelVecchio) Mr. Schoonveld asked to be considered as part of the Town Manager Strategic Development or the Budget Subcommittee. No additional motions were made and Chairman Aptowitz called for the vote. Passes 4:1(Schoonveld Nay) Select Board Meeting Minutes May 15, 2019 3. Recognition of Eagle Scout Patrick Dalton Mr. Patrick Dalton was present and provided some photos of his Eagle Scout project that he completed. The Select Board asked him a few questions and congratulated him. Chairman Aptowitz noted all his community involvement through the years and thanked him for all his hard work. 4. Discussion and Change of Manager Application for Delaware North Sportservice Inc. Mr. John Velez was present from Delaware Sportservice. Mr. Valez noted that he has worked for the company for eleven years managing the Dunkin Donuts Center in Rhode Island. Mr. Rhein asked if this was the Xfinity Center and he answered the company runs all the food and beverages for the venue. Mr. Rhein asked if anything was different and Mr. Valez confirmed they will be using the license reader to verify age and all employees are TIPS certified. Mr. Aptowitz asked for cooperation with the staff and introduced Mr. Valez to Chief Sellon who was present. Motion: To approve the change of manager application for New England Sportservice Inc. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 S. Discussion and Consideration of 355 Franklin Street Road Cut Mr. Trowbridge recused himself and left the room at 6:S4PM. Mr. Azinheira came forward and stated this was a new home and that the current moratorium for Franklin Street ends in September. The homeowner will also be using infrared to seal the joints of the road and sidewalk pavement which is not required once the moratorium ends. Motion: To approve the road cut for 355 Franklin Street as presented. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 Mr. Trowbridge returned to the meeting at 6:57PM. 6. Discussion with Mary Barton -Rau of Paper Street and Neighborhood Concerns on Brook Street Ms. Barton -Rau of 130 Shawmut Ave and Paula Donhal of 40 Brook Street were present. Ms. Barton -Rao stated that she was looking for help navigating a neighborhood issue. She stated that a neighbor was previously allowed to park on a paper street that was owned by Ms. Donhal. They have moved the cars off her property, but are now parking them in the street and they have placed random license plates on them. Ms. Donhal spoke and asked that the Town bylaws be strictly enforced. Chief Sellon came forward and answered additional questions. 7. Discussion and Consideration of Job Descriptions for Departmental Support Staff and Support Staff Coordinator Chief Sellon stated these are the front desk positions due to dispatch leaving on July 1st with the formation of SEMRECC. The Select Board asked a few questions. Motion: To approve the job descriptions for Departmental Support Staff and Support Staff Coordinator as presented. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 8. Discussion and Consideration of Non -Profit Gift Fund Grants for 2019 Chairman Aptowitz stated this was just for a vote. Mr. Trowbridge stated this was using all the funds in the account because there was not going to be a golf championship or a donation from Plainridge Park. Motion: To approve the Non -Profit Gift Fund Grants for 2019 as presented. (DelVecchio/Schoonveld) Passes 4:0:1 (Rhein Abstained) 9. Discussion of North Main Street Fire Station and West Street Police Station Use Mr. Dumas stated the study committee will be meeting tomorrow night to discuss 50 West Street. 10. SEMRECC Update from Town Manager Mr. Dumas stated that last week he met with Rob Verdone, Chief Sellon and Chief Boldrighini and it has been reassured that SEMRECC will be ready for July 1st. Mr. Dumas confirmed that there will be postings on Facebook of the transition and calls will be answered. Select Board Meeting Minutes May 15, 2019 11. Resident Questions and Comments There were no resident questions or comments. 12. 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: • April 17, 2019 • May 7, 2019 b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19045T in the amount of $5,139,644.84 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19045E in the amount of $22,449.90 • School Vendor Warrant No. 19045S in the amount of $467.94 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19046T in the amount of $391,803.35 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19046E in the amount of $1,671,283.27 • School Vendor Warrant No. 19046S in the amount of $322,263.89 c) Permits and License • Consideration of Event Application for National Black Doll Museum • Consideration of Event Application for Annual Memorial Day Parade • Consideration of Banner Application for Mansfield High School Boosters • Consideration of Lease Renewal for Hands -On Montessori School • Consideration to Reappoint Mr. Lee Azinheira to the Joint Transportation Planning Group and Mr. Rick Alves as the Alternate for a one year term to expire on May 24, 2020 • Consideration of 2019 Commercial Parking License for Live Nation —Xfinity Center • Consideration of 2019 Entertainment License for Live Nation —Xfinity Center d) Proclamations Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 4:0:1 (Trowbridge Abstained) 13. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19045PT in the amount of $369,498.21 Motion: To Approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19045PT in the amount of $369,498.21 (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0:1 Aptowitz Abstained • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19045TV in the amount of $113,158.94 Motion: To Approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19045TV in the amount of $113,158.94 (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19046PT in the amount of $410,505.65 Motion: To Approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19046PT in the amount of $410,505.65 (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0:1 Aptowitz Abstained • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19046TV in the amount of $150,869.03 Motion: To Approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19046TV in the amount of $150,869.03 (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19046PS in the amount of $1,728,413.88 Motion: To Approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19046PS in the amount of $1,728,413.88. (Rhein/ DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19046SV in the amount of $535,883.94 Motion: To Approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19046SV in the amount of $535,883.94. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 14. Correspondence • Memo from the Historical Commission of Boston Post Cane Award • Letter from Bristol County Agricultural High School for 2019-2020 Estimated Tuition • Invitation for Recognition of Retirees for Mansfield Schools Select Board Meeting Minutes May 15, 2019 • Fihancial Statements from Comcast Cable • Thank you Letter from MMAS • Letter from SRPEDD to serve on the Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization • Letter from the Commonwealth's Search for Lease Space Mr. Rhein read a summary of the above correspondence items. 15. Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas updated the Board on several items including updating lighting to LED town wide, June 6th Pride Event, the parking study and DPW project updates. 16. Select Board Member's Questions and Comments Mr. DelVecchio agreed with Mr. Dumas that Town Meeting went very well. He congratulated Mr. Trowbridge and Mr. Schoonveld on the elections and thanked Mr. Trowbridge for his leadership as Chair the past few years. Lastly, he noted that goals and objectives will be discussed in the near future and the Boards need to be flexible and continue to ty and make those a priority. Mr. Trowbridge stated that he will be attending the Keep Massachusetts Beautiful gala event and May 22 the Hunger to Hope event is happening and they are looking for Mansfield representation. Mr. Schoonveld thanked them for the comments on the election and appreciates the support and he looks forward to Mr. Aptowitz leading us. Mr. Schoonveld then stated that he would like to start to work on strategies and develop those in committees and think long term about fixing OPEB and financial position over the next five years. Mr. Rhein congratulated his colleagues on the election and encouraged people to participate in the next Town Meeting because that is where change takes place. He then asked about the Route 106 reconfiguration. Mr. Dumas answered that it would hopefully be completed before the new public safety complex opens. Mr. Rhein also asked for a pavement management update and the Chairman agreed for that to be a future agenda item. Mr. Aptowitz noted that the Town Meeting went well. He then congratulated Mr. Schoonveld and Mr. Trowbridge on the election. He also thanked Mr. Trowbridge for his work as the Chairman. He then noted that the first show at the Xfinity Center is on May 25tn 17. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 18. Enter into Executive Session and Not Return to Open Session under Exemption No. 2, M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21- To discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non -union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non -union personnel • Approval of Executive Session Minutes for April 17, 2019 Motion: To enter into Executive Session and Not Return to Open Session under Exemption No. 2, M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21 to discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non -union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non -union personnel and to approve Executive Session Minutes for April 17, 2019 at 7:55PM. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Trowbridge —Aye Mr. Aptowitz—Aye Mr. Rhein —Aye Mr. Schoonveld—Aye/ Mr. DelVecchio—Aye G_/v�-� Signature Date Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne Select Board Meeting Minutes May 15, 2019