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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSelect Board 06/19/2019Select Board Meeting Minutes June 19, 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 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting -Pledge of Allegiance TOWN CLERKS OFFICE Chairman Aptowitz called the meeting to order at 6:0013M. He reminded eveWSrA lhj hEAn was being broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. He asked if there were any mer4bers of the audience recording, to which acknowledged that Mansfield News would be rMA5WIELD �A HUSETTS 2. Enter into Executive Session and 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 Motion: To Enter into Executive Session and 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. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 Roll Call Vote: ChairmanAptowitz — Aye Mr. Schoonveld—Aye Mr. DelVecchio—Aye Mr. Trowbridge — Aye Mr. Rhein —Aye The Board returned to open session at 6:37PM. 3. Introduction of New Police Officer David Schepis Chief Sellon came forward and introduced Officer David Schepis and stated that he began his career in the US Army and previously worked for the Norton Police Department for fourteen years. Ms. Marianne Staples, Town Clerk came forward and swore in Officer Schepis. The Select Board welcomed him and wished him the best. 4. Discussion and Consideration of Medical Director Job Description Chief Boldrighini came forward and provided background information for this job description. He explained that this is not a new position because currently the department pays Norwood Hospital $10,000 annually along with eleven other communities. The Medical Director will be a part time employee, not benefit eligible and will be a short term transitional move as Paramedicine becomes a part of SEMRECC which offers an increase to serve the public and a revenue source. The Select Board asked a few questions. Motion: To approve the Medical Director job description. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 S. Discussion and Consideration of Administrative Assistant — Board of Health Job Description Mr. Dumas stated that it was a nonexempt administrative employee for the Health Department. Mr. Schoonveld asked who currently is doing this work. Mr. Dumas answered that there was not an employee dedicated to the health department to help with the increased administrative work that has happened with the new regulations that have been implemented, noting that Ms. Jane Doucette is shared amongst departments. Motion: To approve the Administrative Assistant -Board of Health job description. (Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 5:0 6. Discussion and Consideration of Farmers Market Event Application Ms. Mary Lisk was present with David Flint and would like to have the farmers market Thursdays in the public lot on North Main Street from 2-6PM. Mr. Flint stated that ten spots would be blocked off Wednesday nights. Motion: To approve the Farmers Market in Downtown Mansfield. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Select Board Meeting Minutes June 19, 2019 7. Discussion and Consideration of Change of Manager Application for Delaware North Sportservice, Inc. Mr. Albert Fera was present and introduced himself. He stated that he was taking over and replacing John Velez who was a temporary replacement. He was previously at the DCU Center in Worcester for the past five years and previous to that position the DCU Center in Providence. There were no additional questions from the Board. Mr. Aptowitz asked for there to be a continued good working relationship between the managers and the Town. Motion: To approve the change of manager application for New England Sportservice, Inc. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 8. Consideration of Community Host Agreement for re Leaf Alternative Mr. Conor McLaughlin came forward. Mr. Dumas stated there were no additional comments that were received. Mr. DelVecchio asked who created the document. Mr. Dumas answered that he used the one previously done by the Town, legal counsel and other community agreements. Mr. DelVecchio also asked if any other applications had been filed and Mr. Dumas answered there was only one at this time. Mr. Trowbridge stated he was happy with what he has seen so far and that many items would be addressed during the special permit process with the Planning Board. Mr. Rhein had concerns about parking and when the study was completed may not have been at a peak time. Mr. Schoonveld stated that he wanted to make the agreement less generic and was concerned that there was no termination clause and that he thought the three percent tax should be paid quarterly to the Town versus annually. He stated that he would like to see the agreement address when there is a change to management or ownership like the alcohol licenses. Chairman Aptowitz noted that personal feelings on marijuana do not matter, it was the voters of the Town who voted to have it. He stated he was impressed with the security plan of the establishment. Mr. James Alex came forward to address Mr. Schoonveld's concerns and stated that many of his concerns would be discussed in the special permit process and that community agreements are kept very "vanilla" because things change. He added that if there was a change to the management they would need to go before the Cannabis Control Commission who would have to transfer the license and part of that process would require a new community host agreement with the new owners. Mr. Don Clearly was present and came forward and discussed special permit process. Motion: To approve the Community Host Agreement for reLeaf Alternative with the amendment of quarterly payments. (Trowbridge/DelVecchio) Passes 4:1(Schoonveld Abstained) 9. Formalize the Creation and Discussion of Trash and Recycling Task Force Mr. Dumas stated that he met with Mr. Schoonveld and Mr. Rhein to discuss this task force. He stated that the goal of the task force was to address options for trash and recycling service including Mansfield green operation and associated expenses. Mr. DelVecchio asked for recycling pick up at Condo's and apartments to be considered. Mr. Rhein noted that someone from Mass DEP is going to come in and educate the group. Motion: To approve the Trash and Recycling Task Force as presented. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 10. Formalize the Creation and Discussion of OPEB Task Force Mr. Dumas presented the OPEB Task Force stating the goal would be for the task force to establish a policy to fund the OPEB liability. Mr. Dumas asked if the Board wanted to include a member from the School Committee or their designee. The Select Board agreed. Mr. Schoonveld recommended Mr. Ed Donoghue. Motion: To approve the OPEB Task Force as amended. (DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 5:0 11. Discussion of Naming of the Park at the Fales Fuel Site Mr. Dumas asked what process the Board would like to do to find a name for the park on Old Colony Way. Mr. Trowbridge noted that he believed the site tied back to the Underground Railroad and the Bates family. The Board decided it would be appropriate to reach out to the Historical Commission for their recommendation and any history they had on that location. Mr. Rhein stated that he reached out to Mr. Kevin McNatt from the Historical Society and he recommended the name Back Bay Park because the Back Bay Brook runs underground there. Select Board Meeting Minutes June 19, 2019 12. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Mr. Dumas stated that he met with Mr. John Stanbrook and added whether the goal was completed, in process or not started at this time. The Board agreed to submit their ideas for goals and objectives and to create a revised document with the additions. The Board decided to meet after the MMED meeting on July 2"d and have a workshop to just discuss goals and objectives. 13. Discussion of North Main Street Fire Station and West Street Police Station Use Mr. Dumas stated they are in the final process to make recommendations for the West Street Police Station and the goal is to have an RFP ready for the Fire Station. 14. SEMRECC Update from Town Manager Mr. Dumas stated that switchover to SEMRECC will happen at 10am and there is a backup plan in case something does not go as planned. 15. Resident Questions and Comments There were no resident questions or comments. 16. 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: • June 5, 2019 b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19050T in the amount of $532,875.89 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19050E in the amount of $209,134.28 • School Vendor Warrant No. 19050S in the amount of $564,948.36 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 19051T in the amount of $3.213,862.34 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19051E in the amount of $1,522,297.51 c) Permits and License • Consideration of Banner Application for Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce to display from September 2-9, 2019 • Consideration of Events Application for Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce for the Taste of Tri-Town Food Festival on October 1, 2019 • Consideration of Events Application for Shawmut Ave Block Party on July 13, 2019 • Consideration of Events Application for Annual Halloween Parade on October 26, 2019 • Consideration of Event Application for Community Yard Sale on September 21, 2019 d) Proclamations Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 4:0:1 (Rhein Abstained) 17. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 1905OPT in the amount of $527,919.12 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 1905OPT in the amount of $527,919.12. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19050TV in the amount of $176,284.88 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19050TV in the amount of $176,284.88. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 190SOPS in the amount of $2,805,587.47 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 1905OPS in the amount of $2,805,587.47. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 4:0:1 (Trowbridge Abstained) Select Board Meeting Minutes June 19, 2019 s School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19050SV in the amount of $880,309.57 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19050SV in the amount of $880,309.57. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19051PT in the amount of $390,919.56 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19051PT in the amount of $390,919.56. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19051TV in the amount of $121,172.05 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19051TV in the amount of $121,172.05. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 4:0:1 (Schoonveld Abstained) 18.Correspondence • Letter of Resignation of Michael O'Brien from the Finance Committee • Letter from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulations Letter from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Mr. Rhein read a summary of the above correspondence items. 19. Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas updated the Board on several items. 20. Select Board Member's Questions and Comments Mr. Rhein stated it was great to see everything coming together at the Public Safety complex. Mr. Schoonveld stated that he did a walk through last Friday of the Public Safety complex and it is amazing and takes a lot of pride in the project. Mr. Schoonveld was concerned with the weeds along Downtown especially at the North Main Street Station. He stated that the Duck Race is next Wednesday and that there are ducks still available to purchase. He then commented that the chip seal program allows the Town to save money, but there were streets that were not laid down correctly and done a few years ago and have lots of chips everywhere. Mr. Dumas asked for a list of the streets and he will have those streets inspected and swept. He also asked about the Plymouth Street park and getting that playground updated. Mr. Dumas answered that money was put aside however and rules were changed to make playgrounds handicap acceptable which has dramatically raised the cost of the project and is going to have a professional come in and help with the project. Mr. Schoonveld then noted the Town of Framingham instituted a twenty five miles per hour speed limit when signs are not posted and thinks this should be done for the Town of Mansfield. Mr. Trowbridge stated that it was nice to see Rumford Avenue being worked on. Mr. DelVecchio thanked Mr. Michael O'Brien for his service and commitment on the Finance Committee. Mr. Aptowitz stated that he is lookiing forward to public safety opening and having a paving management update by Mr. Azinheira. Lastly he stated that Family Fun Night is on July 9th and wished everyone a Happy 4th of July. 21. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting There were no items. 22. Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the June 19, 2019 Select Board meeting at 8:30PM. (Trowbridge/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 �L'+�ELII Signat re Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne T� Date Select Board Meeting Minutes June 19, 2019