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Home My WebLink AboutBOS 06/05/2019Select Board Meeting Minutes June 5, 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. 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting -Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Aptowitz called the meeting to order at 6:35PM. He reminded everyone that the meeting was being broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. He asked if there were any members of the audience recording, to which acknowledged that Mansfield News would be recording. 2. Presentation of Annual Report to Sean Kent Mr. Kevin Dumas presented Mr. Sean Kent with the Annual Town Report and thanked him for providing beautiful cover photos for the report. The Select Board thanked him for his photography and noted how great his work is. 3. Discussion and Consideration of Matthew Teixeira to serve on the Mansfield Foxboro Norton Wastewater District Mr. Matthew Teixeira was present and introduced himself and explained his interest in serving on MFN. He stated that he was interested in getting more involved and thought this was a good opportunity based on his background. Mr. Trowbridge thought he would be a perfect fit and a great way to get involved. Mr. DelVecchio stated that despite the committee meeting once per month lots of decisions were made and thanked him for getting involved. Mr. Schoonveld thanked him for interviewing and stated he thought he would add a lot to the team. Mr. Rhein thanked him for volunteering. Motion: To appoint Matthew Teixeira to serve on the Mansfield Foxboro Norton Wastewater District to a term beginning July 1, 2019 and expiring June 30, 2020. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 4. Presentation and Future Consideration of reLeaf Inc. Community Host Agreement Mr. Frank Sciacca as the attorney representing reLeaf came forward and introduced everyone that was present. Mr. Conor McLaughlin, CEO of reLeaf then came forward and did a slide show presentation. He provided an overview of the business, products offered and the design of the facility. Mr. Michael Allen came forward and provided a brief overview of the security plan and Mr. Fayssal Husseini; Traffic Engineer came forward and described the results of the parking study that was completed and the potential impact the business would have. The Select Board asked questions and the Chairman asked to add the approval of the Host Agreement to the next agenda on June 19, 2019, S. Discussion and Consideration of Change of Manager Application for GT Retail, Inc. dba Wines & More — Mansfield Mr. Craig Power came forward and stated that Ms. Kathleen Horonian would be the manager of record for Wines & More in Mansfield. He stated that she had thirty years of experience and is a principal owner for the Mansfield and Walpole locations. He explained that she has her TIPS certified and has had no service incidents. Mr. Scott Lanin was also present as the general manager for the Mansfield store. Ms. Horonian would be spliting her time between the Mansfield and Walpole location. The Select Board asked a few questions. Mr. Rhein asked when the manager left and Mr. Power answered that it was about two and a half weeks ago and the Town notified timely. Motion: To approve the change in manager application for GT Retail, Inc. dba Wines and More — Mansfield. (Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 4:1 (Schoonveld-Nay) 6. Discussion and Consideration of Water and Sewer Rates Mr. Lee Azinheira was present and introduced Mr. David Fox from RAFTELIS who leads New England office. Mr. Fox stated that he was been working with Town last several months and created financial plan for water and sewer rates over a five year time frame. He did a brief slide show presentation and made the recommendation for fiscal year Select Board Meeting Minutes June S, 2019 twenty of a three percent increase to water and three and a half percent increase for sewer. He stated that Mansfield has kept up with supporting infrastructure over the years and the rate increases have supported those improvements. He did not suggest comparing rates to other communities as it is not an accurate comparison, but the average increases are five to six percent and Mansfield is below that. The Select Board asked a few questions. Motion: To approve a three percent rate increase for water. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) Motion: To approve a three and a half percent rate increase for sewer. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 7. Presentation by the Stormwater Group and Tighe & Bond Ms. Emily Scerbo was present from Tighe & Bond and made a presentation. Mr. Lee Azinheira stated that Stormwater Management involves several employees and departments including DPW, the Health Agent, the Conservation Agent, the Engineering Department and Highway and affects all of the departments as an ongoing program. Ms. Scerbo provided and update on Mansfield's Stormwater Management program and the Towns Notice of Intent. She stated that the EPA and MassDEP jointly administer the program. The Select Board asked a few questions and Mr. Trowbridge expressed concern that these are unfunded mandates by the EPA. Mr. Alves came forward and stated that costs be known after the dry weather screening is completed. 8. Discussion and Consideration to Waive Sewer Service Connection Fee for the Mansfield Historical Society Mr. Kevin McNatt came forward and stated that the Mansfield Historical Society is a private nonprofit that is run by volunteers located at 53 Rumford Ave. He stated that the hookup fee for the Town is substantial and would like the Select Board to waive the connection fee. Motion: To waive the sewer service connection fee for the Mansfield Historical Society. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 9. Discussion and Consideration of Temporary License Agreement for 500 East Street Mr. Dumas stated that he was waiting for this agreement since December and it would allow service into the new public safety building. He added that the permanent easement would be done at Town Meeting. Motion: To approve the temporary license agreement for 500 East Street. (Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 5:0 10. Discussion of Select Board Summer Meeting Schedule Mr. Dumas proposed that the Board meets on July 17th, August 14th and August 28th. Chairman Aptowitz noted that an additional meeting may be needed if something arises and Mr. DelVecchio suggested a workshop with Finance Committee to discussion goals. 11. Discussion of North Main Street Fire Station and West Street Police Station Use Mr. Dumas stated that the goal is to have the RFP ready for the Boards approval by the end of July. Mr. Dumas then updated that next week there is a wrap up meeting for the West Street Police Station reuse study to be able to meet the grant deadline of June 30, 2019. 12. SEMRECC Update from Town Manager Mr. Dumas had no additional information to report other than he has had several conversations with Chief Sellon, Chief Boldrighini and Rob Verdone, Director of SEMRECC that they will be ready for a July 1st start date. 13. Resident Questions and Comments There were no resident questions and 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: • May 1, 2019 Select Board Meeting Minutes June 5, 2019 • May 15, 2019 b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19047T in the amount of $1,245,048.66 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19047E in the amount of $37,147.77 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19048T in the amount of $319,183.10 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19048E in the amount of $80,447.95 • School Vendor Warrant No. 19048S in the amount of $681,408.13 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19049T in the amount of $333,109.66 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19049E in the amount of $33,837.77 c) Permits and License • Consideration of Event Application for Family Fun Night pending routing through Town Hall Departments • Consideration of Hackney Driver License for Guy Davies pending routing from Public Safety • Consideration of Events Application for Wedding Ceremony pending routing through Town Hall Departments • Consideration of Hackney Carriage License for Already Taxi for Vehicle #1 2004 Ford Free Star pending routing through Public Safety • Consideration of Banner Application for Downtown Business Association for Family Fun Night d) Proclamations Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 15. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19047PT in the amount of $385,700.48 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19047PT in the amount of $385,700.48. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19047TV in the amount of $115,744.28 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19047TV in the amount of $115,744,28. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19048PT in the amount of $379,662.77 Motion: To approve Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19048PT in the amount of $379,662.77. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19048TV in the amount of $121,396.38 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19048TV in the amount of $121,396.38. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19048PS in the amount of $1,999,048.95 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19048PS in the amount of $1,999,048.95. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 4:0:1 (Trowbridge Abstained) • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 190485V in the amount of $592,238.39 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19048SV in the amount of $592,238.39. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19049PT in the amount of $472,256.23 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19049PT in the amount of $472,256.23. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19049TV in the amount of $146,312.48 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19049TV in the amount of $146,312.48. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 16. Correspondence • Memo from Verizon on Programming Change • Resignation Letter from Ms. Betty Peter • Letter from Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions • Letter from Xfinity of Changes to Packages with Cinemax Mr. Rhein read a summary of the above correspondence items. Mr. Trowbridge and Chairman Aptowitz thanked Ms. Peter for her service through the years on MFN. Select Board Meeting Minutes June 5, 2019 17. Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas updated the Board on several items including the start of the Xfinity Center concert season, CIP project at the Plymouth Street Fire Station, the progress at the new municipal complex, Pratt Street and East Street intersection work, the Simply Recycling program as well as an update on the construction projects in Town. 18. Select Board Member's Questions and Comments Mr. Schoonveld commented that Mansfield News had ended and would be continuing on with the name Journal - News Independent and would be combing Mansfield, Bridgewater, Raynham and Easton. Mr. Rhein thanked Mr. Dumas for getting Route 140 paved and the weed whacking on Route 106 that helps with safety. He then asked if Simple Recycling takes small household items because the literature that arrived to homes only mentions textiles. Mr. Dumas answered that he would follow up. He also added that Family Fun Night was July 9th. Mr. Dumas then added that the Downtown Committee is working on a Fall Festival for October. Mr. Trowbridge stated that Mr. Bill Madden a previous Select Board and Planning Board member passed away and those present had a moment of silence for him. Mr. DelVecchio stated he was interested in a tour of the new public safety building. Chairman Aptowitz congratulated the Mansfield Class of 2019 on their graduation. He stated that he was going to be in negotiations Friday for the Electric Department. He also stated that the horrible shooting in Virginia Beach at a City Hall this week as well as condolences to the family of Kathy Colleran who worked in the Treasurer's Office who passed away. 19. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no updates. 20. Enter into Executive Session and Not Return to Open Session under Exemption No. 3, M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21- • To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares • Approval of Executive Session Minutes for May 15, 2019 Motion: To enter into Executive Session and Not Return to Open Session under Exemption No. 3, M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares and to approve Executive Session Minutes for May 15, 2019 at 8:49PM. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Roll Call Vote: --i Chairman Trowbridge —Aye Mr. Aptowitz —Aye Mr. Rhein —Aye Mr. Schoonveld —Aye Mr. DelVecchio—Aye Passes 5:0 Sign ture Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne o can > > z rm S -r� O :�lM mr > o0 Date Select Board Meeting Minutes June 5, 2019