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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSelect Board 08/14/2019y `r Select Board Meeting Minutes August 14, 2019 t Present: Mr. Jess Aptowitz, Chairman; Mr. Michael Trowbridge, Vice -Chairman; Mr. Neil Rhein, Clerk; and Mr. Steve Schoonveld. Mr. Kevin Dumas was also present. Mr. Frank DelVecchio was not present at the start he meeting, and arrived at 7:20PM. �l?) jP WME SEpFFICE 1. Call To Order Select Board Meeting - Pledge of Allegiance I'll Chairman Aptowitz called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. He reminded everyone that the meeting wAei g 9* 39 broadcast live and taped for future broadcast on Mansfield Cable. He asked if there were any merk#,,"jtep audience recording, to which acknowledged that Mansfield News would be recording. AF CWJS FTTS 2. Consideration to Appoint LeeAnn Cerretani to the Mansfield Housing Corporation Board of Directors Ms. LeeAnne Cerratani of 55 South Main Street came forward and introduced herself to the Board. She has worked as a social worker in long term care and is now a realtor and there seems to be a housing crisis for the elderly and the skills from both seemed like a good fit for the Housing Corporation. The Select Board asked a few questions and thanked her for volunteering. Motion: To Appoint LeeAnn Cerretani to the Mansfield Housing Corporation Board of Directors for an unexpired term to expire on December 31, 2021. (Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 3. Consideration of One Day Beer and Wine License for the Mansfield Elks for September 7, 2019 Mr. James Burke, Trustee and Manager of Record for the Lodge of Elks came forward. He was here tonight asking for a one day license for a BBQ they are hosting to benefit the food pantry and would like to serve alcohol outside. He noted the event is open to the public from noon to 6PM. The Select Board had a few questions. Motion: To approve a one day license for the Mansfield Elks for September 7, 2019 pending routing through Town Hall Departments and Public Safety. (Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0:1(Schoonveld Abstained) 4. Discussion and Consideration of a Telecommunications Lease Agreement at the Oxford Street Water Tower Mr. Dumas stated that this was approved at Town Meeting for the Town Manager to enter into negotiations. Motion: To approve the Telecommunications Antenna Site Lease Agreement with T-Mobile Northeast LLC and the Town of Mansfield for the water Tower located at 35 Oxford Road. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 4:0 S. Discussion of Green Communities Initiative Mr. Dumas stated that Town staff had met with Joanne Bissetta from the Commonwealth's Green Community Team and discussed what requirements are needed to become a Green Community. Mr. Dumas stated that there are items needed to be completed and then approved by October 31s` which includes a Town Meeting vote. Mr. Dumas recommended that the Town move forward for next year. The Select Board discussed this item and planned for a joint meeting with the School Committee and Ms. Bissetta for a full discussion. 6. Consideration to Amend the OPEB Task Force Chairman Aptowitz stated the School Committee sent correspondence asking if Mr. Edward Donoghue could be included in the OPEB Task Force. The Select Board had no questions. Motion: To amend the OPEB Task Force to include The Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations. (Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 7. Discussion and Consideration of Inter -municipal Agreement for Medical Director for Fire Department Mr. Dumas stated that the job description was approved and this is the formal adoption to have a guiding document amongst all the communities. The Select Board had no questions. Select Board Meeting Minutes August 14, 2019 `1 Motion: To approve the Inter -municipal Agreement for the Medical Director for the Fire Department. 01hein/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 8. Discussion and Consideration of Special Events Application for Mansfield Fall Festival on October 4-5, 2019 Mr. Dumas stated that this new community event is to be held at the newly renovated Fulton Pond area. The Select Board asked a few questions. Mr. Rhein stated it was an ambitious plan and there are many moving parts, but it will be a great event. Rain date would be Sunday October 6, 2019. The Select Board asked a few questions. Motion: To approve the Special Events Application for the Fall Festival at Fulton's Pond on October 4th and 5th, 2019. (Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 9. Discussion of North Main Street Fire Station and West Street Police Station Use Mr. Dumas stated that he had a meeting with Mr. Ahern. He anticipates having a draft for the Select Board to review at the end of September for feedback and comments. Mr. Ahern would then create the final draft and have proposals back by December 61h and be ready to have an article ready for Annual Town Meeting in May. The Select Board asked a few questions. Mr. DelVecchio arrived at 7.20pm Motion: To add a warrant article to Special Fall Town Meeting for the disposition of the North Main Street Fire Station. (Trowbridge/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 10. SEMRECC Update from Town Manager Mr. Dumas stated that things are going well at SEMRECC and all radio communication has been transferred and it is alive at the new building on East Street. 11. Resident Questions and Comments Mr. Peter Wiggins of Norton came forward and stated that today he went on the Rail Trail and saw lots of bike riders, walkers and stated that tomorrow there is a public meeting for the rail trail at 7PM at the Norton Public Library. Ms. Elizabeth Christo of 3 Stearns Drive came forward to invite the Board and Town Manager to an Open House September 8th from 12-413M at the St. Gregory Theologian Greek Orthodox Church in Mansfield on West Street. 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: • July 2, 2019 • July 17, 2019 b) Vote To Approve Warrants: • Town Vendor Warrant No. 20003T in the amount of $1,773,768.50 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 20003E in the amount of $153,189.73 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 20004T in the amount of $465,396.93 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 20004E in the amount of $20,255.66 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 20005T in the amount of $272,282.99 • Electric Vendor Warrant No. 20005E in the amount of $24,881.49 • School Vendor Warrant No. 20005S in the amount of $119,256.20 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 20006T in the amount of $295,907.5 • School Vendor Warrant No. 20006S in the amount of $1,309,545.48 • Town Vendor Warrant No. 20007T in the amount of $1,128,937.64 Select Board Meeting Minutes August 14, 2019 Electric Vendor Warrant No. 20007E in the amount of $1,626,873.51 Permits and License • Consideration of Special Events Application for St. Mary's Church for September Fest on September 8, 2019 • Consideration of Request for Gold Ribbons on South Common for the month of September in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month • Consideration of Special Events Application for One Mansfield Apartment's Resident Summer Party on North Common August 22, 2019 • Consideration of Special Events Application for Hearts for Hope Foundation for the Race for a Cure Road Race on November 30, 2019 • Consideration of Banner Request for Hearts for Hope Foundation to be displayed October 21- November 4, 2019 • Consideration of the Request to place a sign on North and South Common for the Walk to End Alzheimer's from August 15-September 15, 2019 • Consideration of 2019 Water Installers License for Perry & Feck, LLC d) Proclamations Motion: To approve the consent agenda with edit to minutes from the July 17, 2019 meeting. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Mr. Schoonveld asked that the minutes be in chronological order as items were taken out of order. Passes 5:0 13. Consideration and Approval of Town Payroll Warrants: • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20004PT in the amount of $695,947.55 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20004PT in the amount of $695,947.55. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20004TV in the amount of $233,772.55 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20004TV in the amount of $233,772.55. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 20004PS in the amount of $1,332,247.88 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 20004PS in the amount of $1,332,247.88. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 20004SV in the amount of $382,922.94 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 20004SV in the amount of $382,922.94. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20005PT in the amount of $424,510.21 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20005PT in the amount of $424,510.21. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20005TV in the amount of $130,265.84 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20005TV in the amount of $130,265.84. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20006PT in the amount of $412,484.14 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20006PT in the amount of $412,484.14. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20006TV in the amount of $124,298.01 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20006TV in the amount of $124,298.01. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 • School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 20006PS in the amount of $1,382,655.00 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 20006PS in the amount of $1,382,655.00, (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 • School Deductions Vendor Payroll 20006SV in the amount of $391,653.63 Select Board Meeting Minutes August 14, 2019 Motibr: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 20006SV in the amount of $391,653.63. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 • Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20007PT in the amount of $493,067.43 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 20007PT in the amount of $493,067.43. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 4:0:1 (Aptowitz Abstained) • Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20007TV in the amount of $143,614.25 Motion: To approve Town Deductions Vendor Payroll 20007TV in the amount of $143,614.25. (Rhein/Schoonveld) Passes 5:0 14.Correspondence • Letter from Xfinity • Letter from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission • Notification from Verizon Mr. Rhein read a summary of the above correspondence items. 15. Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas updated the Board on several items including the opening of the East Street Public Safety Building, the reconstruction of the Pratt and East Street intersection, Penta Communications for marketing services for economic development, Josephine Madrazo promoted to the Director of COA, Plymouth Street playground project as well as the train station construction. 16. Select Board Member's Questions and Comments Mr. Schoonveld stated that the Mansfield green changes are great and that he is very proud of the public safety building. He encouraged residents to attend the Rail Trail Extension Project Meeting at the Norton Public Library at 7PM tomorrow. He noted that the tire theft season is back and everyone should be cautious. He recommended that everyone read the article about Catherine Fitzgerald and cast a vote for her. Lastly, Mr. Schoonveld stated that the OPEB report came out and OPEB liability is down three million dollars and health insurance rates have had a positive effect on this amount. Mr. Rhein stated that he received a park name suggestion of The Harry Chase Park for the new park. Harry Chase was a well-known Mansfield historian. He noted there are concerns about overgrown vegetation in the police reports for Xfinity after each show and this should be addressed. Mr. Rhein then stated there is a webinar next week for Side Walk Dining in Downtowns and that it should be shared with the Downtown Committee and Downtown Restaurant owners. Mr. Trowbridge had no questions or comments. Mr. DelVecchio thanked Mr. Dumas for the redesign of the Pratt and East Street intersection and noted that he was excited about Penta Communications. Chairman Aptowitz congratulated the Historical Commission for the ribbon cutting at Fisher Richardson House and noted that it would be open on Sundays 10am — 2pm through September. He stated that admission is free and donations are accepted. Mr. Aptowitz also asked about the security plan and Mr. Dumas answered he was working on this with the Chief. 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. 3 and No. 6, 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 Select Board Meeting Minutes August 14, 2019 • To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body • Approval of Executive Session Minutes for June 5, 2019 and June 19, 2019 Motion: To Enter into Executive Session and not return to open session under Exemption No. 3 and No. 6, 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 consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chare declares than an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and approval of June 9th and June 191h, 2019 minutes at 8:14PM. (Rhein/DelVecchio) Passes 5:0 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Aptowitz — Aye Mr. Trowbridge — Aye Signa ure Mr. Schoonveld—Aye Mr. DelVecchio — Aye Mr. Rhein —Aye Minutes prepared by Carrie Champagne ,172 �i7 Date Select Board Meeting Minutes August 14, 2019