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July 17, 2019
Present: Present: Mr. Jess Aptowitz, Chairman; Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Vice -Chairman; and Mr. Frank DelVecchio.
Mr. Kevin Dumas was also present. Mr. Schoonveld participated via conference call. Mr. Neil Rhein was not present.
1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting- Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Aptowitz called the meeting to order at 6:45PM as there was not a quorum present at 6:3013M. 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 there was no response. Chairman
Aptowitz acknowledged that Mr. Schoonveld would be participating remotely via conference call.
2. Public Hearing at 6:30PM on the application of KRE Husky Willow Crossing Pub Licensee LLC dba Willow
Crossing Pub and Consideration of Common Victualler License
Mr. DelVecchio read the public hearing notice for the record.
Motion: To open the public hearing. (DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. DelVecchio-Yes
Mr. Trowbridge -Aye
Mr. Schoonveld-Aye
Chairman Aptowitz-Aye
Motion: To suspend the public hearing. (DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 `-1
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3. Presentation of Proclamation to Mr. Tom French — r
Rep Poirier acknowledged him for his service and wished him the best. Rep Barrows thanked hint�)r kb service and
stated that it was amazing and presented him with a proclamation. Chairman Aptowitz presented him with a plaque
and thanked him for his service. Mr. French stated that he was overwhelmed and stated that he was moving to New
Jersey to be closer to family. He stated that he was honored to have been Chairman for many years and is proud of
the work that has been done in Mansfield. Mr. Trowbridge stated that Mr. French will be missed and appreciates all
the work he has done. Mr. DelVecchio thanked him for his professionalism and noted that he always had a calming
influence over Town Meeting.
4. Presentation of Donation to the Council on Aging from Representative Poirier
Representative Poirier came forward along with Representative Barrows. Representative Poirier stated that there
were over one hundred vendors and many sponsors at the Senior Spectacular event. The event was attended by
approximately 1,300 seniors from the three communities and the seniors learned about resources that are available
to them. Representative Poirier then presented a check in the amount of $3,377.23 to Ms. Josephine Madrazo the
acting Directors of the COA. Ms. Madrazo thanked her for this and commented that she has been able to add
programming after attending the event to Mansfield's COA.
2. (Continued) Public Hearing at 6:30PM on the application of KRE Husky Willow Crossing Pub Licensee LLC dba
Willow Crossing Pub and Consideration of Common Victualler License
Motion: To reopen the public hearing at 7:01PM. (DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. DelVecchio-Aye Mr. Schoonveld-Aye Mr. Trowbridge -Aye Chairman Aptowitz-Aye
Mr. Chris Fox and Mr. Joseph Tarby were present representing the applicant. Mr. Tarby stated that he was
representing Benchmark Senior Living and the applicant was KRE Huskey Willow Crossing Pub Licensee LLC to
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transfer the license from BX Mansfield LLC. He stated that the operation would not change and the manager is the
same. The pub area is part of the dining area and the residents are limited to getting 2 glasses of wine or beer
between the hours of 5PM-6PM. The Board asked a few questions. Chairman Aptowitz asked for comments and
questions from the public. Ms. Deborah Winterroth came forward of 186 South Main Street was present and
wanted to confirm that the pub is not open to the public and alcoholic beverages were only served to residents of
the facility. Attorney Tarby confirmed that beer and wine is only served to residents during the hours of 5PM -6PM.
Motion: To close the public hearing. (DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0
Roil Call Vote:
Mr. DelVecchio-Aye Mr. Schoonveld-Aye Mr. Trowbridge -Aye Chairman Aptowitz-Aye
Motion: To approve the transfer of a wine and malt beverage on premises license and the common victualler
license from BX Mansfield LLC dba The Village at Willow Crossing, 25 Cobb Street, to KRE Husky Willow Crossing Pub
Licensee LLC dba Willow Crossing Pub. (DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. DelVecchio-Aye Mr. Schoonveld-Aye Mr. Trowbridge -Aye Chairman Aptowitz-Aye
The Board skipped to the DOT Rail Vision Presentation. Mr. Schoonveld left the meeting at 7:10PM
7. Presentation of DOT Rail Vision Project
Ms. Alexandra Markiewicz was present from Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Planning Division and
provided a presentation about the Rail Vision Project which has a goal to leverage the MBTA's extensive commuter
rail network to best meet the transportation and economic growth needs of the region. The project's objectives
include matching service with the growing and changing needs to the region, enhance economic vitality and
improve passenger experience. The Select Board asked a few questions.
5. Discussion and Consideration to Reappoint the Town Manager and Consideration to Approve the Town
Manager Contract
Chairman Aptowitz stated that the Board did the annual review of Mr. Dumas in May and now in open session they
need to reappoint him and sign the contract.
Motion: I move that, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41 sec. 108N and Article 4-1 of the Town Charter, and pursuant to
mutual agreement of the Town Manager and the Select Board, the current three year term of the Town Manager is
hereby terminated, to be replaced with the following; the Town Manager is hereby appointed to a new three year
term, effective starting date of this new term is January 2, 2019 and continuing for three years through January 2,
2022, and that a new Employment Agreement with the Town Manager reflecting the new three year term and
other changes in compensation and benefits, as is now presented before the Select Board, be hereby approved and
executed. (DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0
6. Discussion and Consideration of a Kennel License for 305 Plain Street
Ms. Dana Martini-Rezende from 305 Plain Street was present to ask the Board for a kennel license. Mr. Wander
Rezende stated that they have already been before the Planning Board for a Special Permit and will be meeting the
requirements of permit including a chain link fence. Ms. Martini-Rezende noted that there will be ten dogs and are
limiting it to dogs that are less than thirty five pounds and there will be no overnight boarding. Mr. DelVecchio and
Mr. Trowbridge had no questions. Mr. Aptowitz asked who would be working at the facility and if Ms. Martini had
done this work before. She answered that she has worked at a home based doggie day care in Wellesley for eleven
years.
Motion: To approve the kennel license for 305 Plain Street pending the applicant meets the requirements of the
Special Permit including the installation of a chain link fence of at least three feet high. (DelVecchio/Trowbridge)
Passes 3:0
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• School Vendor Warrant No. 19053S in the amount of $628,812.43
• Town Vendor Warrant No. 19054T in the amount of $182,741.76
• Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19054E in the amount of $1,231,837.57
• School Vendor Warrant No. 19054S in the amount of $662,299.46
• Town Vendor Warrant No. 19055T in the amount of $
• Electric Vendor Warrant No. 19055E in the amount of $
• School Vendor Warrant No. 19055S in the amount of $
• Town Vendor Warrant No. 20001T in the amount of $1,416,655.30
• Town Vendor Warrant No. 20002T in the amount of $5,692,005.23
c) Permits and License
• Consideration of Hackney Driver License for Steven Poliskey
• Consideration of Banner Application for Boy Scouts Troop 51
• Consideration of Event Application for Max Performance for the Sharon Triathlon on August 11, 2019
d) Proclamations
Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 2:0:1 (Trowbridge Abstained)
14. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants:
• Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19052PT in the amount of $565,796.66
Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19052PT in the amount of $565,796.66.
(DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 2:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained)
• Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19052TV in the amount of $170,590.72
Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19052TV in the amount of $170,590.72.
(DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0
• School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19052PS in the amount of $1,462,137.24
Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19052PS in the amount of $1,462,137.24.
(DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0 (Trowbridge Abstained)
• School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19052SV in the amount of $411,898.39
Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19052SV in the amount of $411,898.39.
(De lVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0
• Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19053PT in the amount of $630,832.77
Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19053PT in the amount of $630,832.77.
(DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 2:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained)
• Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19053TV in the amount of $215,995.10
Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 19053TV in the amount of $215,995.10.
(DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0
• Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19054PT in the amount of $174,366.59
Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 19054PT in the amount of $174,366.59.
(DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 2:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained)
• School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19054PS in the amount of $1,088,364.75
Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 19054PS in the amount of $1,088,364.75.
(DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0 (Trowbridge Abstained)
• School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19054SV in the amount of $317,672.65
Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 19054SV in the amount of $317,672.65.
(DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0
• Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20002PT in the amount of $289,410.03
Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20002PT in the amount of $289,410.03.
(DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 2:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained)
• Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20002TV in the amount of $144,123.71
Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20002TV in the amount of $144,123.71.
(DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0
• School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 20002PS in the amount of $202,389.63
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Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 20002PS in the amount of $202,389.63.
(DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0 (Trowbridge Abstained)
• School Deductions Vendor Payroll 20002SV in the amount of $58,450.34
Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 20002SV in the amount of $58,450.34.
(DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0
• Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20003PT in the amount of $512,376.63
Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20003PT in the amount of $512,376.63.
(DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 2:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained)
• Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20003TV in the amount of $156,096.93
Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20003TV in the amount of $156,096.93.
(DelVecchio/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0
15. Correspondence
a. Notifications from Verizon
b. Notification from Xfinity
c. Resignation from Tom French from the Planning Board
d. Letter from Field of Honor
Mr. DelVecchio read a summary of the Verizon and Xfinity notifications and read the letter from Mr. Tom French
16. Town Manager's Report
Mr. Dumas updated the Board on several items. He stated that the recycle park will be closed on August 5 and
August 6 due to the construction at the intersection. He was happy to report that Ms. Murphy, Superintendent
announced that the schools received an $80,000 grant for exterior doors and locks for the middle school and high
school. He also stated that simple recycling collected 20,000 pounds of textile recyclables and small household
goods so far and Town has been given $195 as their portion of that. He then updated the Board on the Fall Festival
happening on October 5`h. Lastly, he updated the Board on the various construction projects in Town.
17. Select Board Member's Questions and Comments
Mr. DelVecchio thanked the Board for being supportive of the goals and objectives discussion. He stated it keeps
things moving and progress is being made by creating a better roadmap.
Mr. Trowbridge stated the Rumford Avenue road work was looking good. Mr. Trowbridge asked about the plan for
the walkway from Fulton's pond to the public lot next to Mansfield Bank on North Main Street. Mr. Dumas stated it
would be done by the Fall Festival in October, and it will be paved and the electrical wires will be placed
underground. He then noted the Duck Race was a huge success and they sold about 6,300 ducks.
Mr. Aptowitz stated he was concerned that people were parking in the public lot on North Main Street and taking
the train and would like the Police Department to monitor that. Mr. Aptowitz also asked about the open house for
the public safety complex and Mr. Dumas stated it would be late September for that. He also commended all the
staff for the work at the last show at Xfinity, it was a difficult show with lots of minors in possession of alcohol.
18. Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to this meeting
There were no items.
19. Adjourn
Motion: To adjourn he July 17, 2019 Select Board meeting at 8:5713M/(Trowbridge/DelVecchio) Passes 3:0
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