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Home My WebLink AboutBOS 05/01/2019Select Board Meeting Minutes Y May 1, 2019 tf Present: Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Chairman; Mr. Steve Schoonveld, Clerk; Mr. Frank DeOr c�l�i� d Mr. Neil Rhein. Mr. John Stanbrook Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director was also resent: r, I ,�.n i � hairman; P �q�,��f�Elt�i�}'i"r�� and Mr. Kevin Dumas Town Manager were not present. 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting -Pledge of Allegiance 1019 JUN -1 A 8• 48 Chairman Trowbridge called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. He reminded everyone was being broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. He asked if thereidvAe gahq,Ir" 61TESof the audience recording, to which the Chairman acknowledged that Mansfield News would be recording. Chairman Trowbridge asked for a moment of silence for the Day Family for the loss of Mr. John Day. 2. Discussion with the Mansfield Local Cultural Council about the Fire Station Ms. Katherine Wroth was present to share the Councils thoughts on the use of the vacant fire station on North Main Street. She shared the Councils support of preserving the Fire Station and also had support from other committees from Town as well as a recommendation from Dr. Mullen. Chairman Trowbridge stated the Board had the consensus that they wanted to preserve the building. He added if the Town was to fix the building it would be more costly because the Town would need to pay a prevailing wage and a private developer would be able to do it for a fraction of the cost. Mr. Rhein echoed what Mr. Trowbridge stated. Mr. Schoonveld thanked Ms. Wroth and stated at the last Planning Board meeting it was announced that the Select Board wanted it torn down and Mr. Schoonveld objected to that statement. Mr. DelVecchio commented that the Board has had the Fire Station on the agenda as a standing item for discussion and the RFP will include an adaptive use and was unsure where the idea came from that the Board was in favor of tearing it down. 3. Consideration of a Change of Manager Application for RARE Hospitality International Inc. dba Longhorn Steakhouse Ms. Joellen Sasville stated that she was promoted to general manager on April 15, 2019 and submitted the documentation necessary. Mr. Steven Scott, Director of Operation of New England was present and stated that Mr. Angel Madera stepped down for a personal reason and Ms. Sasville was promoted and has done well in her six years with the brand. Chairman Trowbridge thanked them for the timely notification of the change. Motion: To approve the change of manager application for RARE Hospitality International Inc. dba Longhorn Steakhouse.(Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 4. Discussion and Consideration of Zoning Amendment Presentation by Brian Quick of VAM Realty Mr. Brian Quick was present to provide a presentation on Article 38 of the Town Meeting Warrant. He stated that the 12 zone currently allows light manufacturing and general manufacturing, but this amendment proposes allowing the manufacturing and research of products with marijuana. It would not be retail, cultivation, delivery or consumption. He then gave information on his facility on Francis Avenue and their vision to convert the warehouse space on the property to bio incubator space. The Select Board asked a few questions. Motion: To support Article 38 of the Town Meeting Warrant Article. (Schoonveld/Rhein) Passes 4:0 S. Discussion and Consideration of One Day Beer -Wine License for Hangar 12 Mr. Wade Federicci was present stating that Hangar 12 located at the airport is looking for a one day beer and wine license to offer mimosas on Mother's Day. The Select Board asked a few questions. Motion: To approve a one day beer and wine license for Hanger 12 for May 12, 2019 pending TIPS certification and insurance certificate. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 6. Consideration to Appoint David Wilson to Serve on the WW II Scholarship Fund Committee Chairman Trowbridge stated that Mr. Wilson was not present as he was interviewed recently. Motion: To appoint David Wilson to serve on the WWII scholarship Fund Committee to an unexpired term to expire on December 31, 2023. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 Select Board Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019 7. Discussion and Consideration of 2019 Xfinity License Agreement Chairman Trowbridge stated the one change was the fee changed from $24,000 to $25,000 and everything else was status quo. He also confirmed he spoke with all parties and the process went smoothly. Motion: To approve the 2019 Xfinity License Agreement. (Schoonveld/Rhein) Passes 4:0 8. Discussion of Articles by Select Board for Town Meeting and Potential Vote Motion: To support Article 22 of the Town Meeting Warrant. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 Motion: To support Articles 33-35 of the Town Meeting Warrant. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 Motion: To not support Article 37 of the Town Meeting Warrant. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 3:1 9. Discussion of North Main Street Fire Station and West Street Police Station Use Mr. Stanbrook stated the evaluation of the 50 West Street Station is under way. 10. SEMRECC Update from Town Manager There was no update. 11. Budget Update Chairman Trowbridge stated the budget has been online since January and the revised version has been on line for at least three weeks, noting there have been only minor changes. 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: • April 2, 2019 • April 10, 2019 b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19043T in the amount of $197,937.94 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19043E in the amount of $49,722.90 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19044T in the amount of $247,004.23 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19044E in the amount of $52,617.97 • School Vendor Warrant No. 19044S in the amount of $418,407.20 c) Permits and License • Consideration of Hackney Driver's License for Lisa Rush • Consideration of 2019 Drainlayer's License for H&M Excavating Inc. • Consideration to Reappoint Tom Buckley to serve on the Cable Access Board of Directors to a three year term to expire on April 7, 2022 d) Proclamations Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Schoonveld/Rhein) Passes 4:0 14. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19043PT in the amount of $411,412.79 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19043PT in the amount of $411,412.79. (Schoonveld/Rhein) Passes 4:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19043TV in the amount of $125,635.03 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19043TV in the amount of $125,635.03. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19044PT in the amount of $387,846.40 Select Board Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19044PT in the amount of $387,846.40. (Schoonveld/Rhein) Passes 4:0 • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19044TV in the amount of $119,800.72 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19044TV in the amount of $119,800.72. (Schoonveld/DeiVecchio) Passes 4:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19044PS in the amount of $1,662,772.65 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19044PS in the amount of $1,662,772.65. (Schoonveld/Rhein) Passes 4:0 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19044SV in the amount of $538,228.41 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19044SV in the amount of $538,228.41. (Schoonveld/DelVecchio)Passes 4:0 15. Correspondence • Letter from TEC Associates for the Yearly Operational Plan for Massachusetts Coastal Railroad • Notice of Debt Authorization for SMRECC • Master Plan Update Memo from the Planning Board • Correspondence from Ms. Mary Barton -Rau Mr. Schoonveld read a summary of the TEC Associates and SMRECC correspondence items. Mr. Schoonveld then read the Master Plan Memo from the Chair of the Planning Board. Chairman Trowbridge stated this will be discussed at the May 15th meeting. Mr. Schoonveld then read the letter from Ms. Barton -Rau. Chairman Trowbridge explained the situation and that Mr. Dumas was working with Town Counsel to determine if the property has been deeded to the Town or if this is a paper street owned by the property abutters. He then stated that this will also be on the agenda for May 15, 2019. 16. Town Manager's Report Mr. Stanbrook read an update from Mr. Dumas. Mr. Stanbrook also reviewed the Senior Tax work off program. 17. Select Board Member's Questions and Comments Mr. Rhein thanked everyone who participated in the 12th Great Mansfield Cleanup. And the trash pile is smaller, but sadly a week later there is more litter. He thanked everyone for their support and help with the event. He also stated that the Xfinity Center is looking to hire someone who will sort trash and recycling after concerts. Mr. Schoonveld commented about the meeting in Norton about Education funding. He stated that Mansfield is doing well compared to other communities around us. Mr. DeiVecchio commented that the meeting in Norton was about educational funding and Senator Feeney stated that they are looking at this at the State level Mr. DeiVecchio encouraged everyone to attend Town Meeting on May 7th at 7PM at the High School. Mr. DeiVecchio stated he was on the Masterplan in 2008 and was excited about the Master Plan starting this year. 18. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 19. Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the May 1, 2019 Select Board meeting at 8:09PM. (DelVecchio/Rhein) Passes 4:0 Signat re Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne 6A-/7 Date Select Board Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019