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Town of Mansfield
Board of Selectmen
Minutes of November 14, 2007
Present:
Chairman Louis Amoruso, Vice Chairman Sandra Levine, Clerk Ann Baldwin,
Selectman David McCarter, Selectman George Dentino,
John D'Agostino, Town Manager
The Board of Selectmen's meeting was called to order at 7:00pm
Motion: To convened to Executive Session (Baldwin/McCarter) roll call vote: Chairman
Louis Amoruso, Vice Chairman Sandra Levine, Clerk Ann Baldwin, Selectman David
McCarter, Selectman George Dentino all aye 5:0 passes
The Board reconvened at 7:30pm following with the Pledge of Allegiance.
· Review of area towns that have policies on unutilized liquor licenses. Mr. D'Agostino
suggests that the Board review his findings for possible adoption in Mansfield.
This change in policy would require a public hearing. Attorney Mangiaratti and Mr.
D'Agostino will work on draft policy for Boards review.
Question from Selectman Levine about the differences in the other town policies
discussed. One is very detailed and the other more general, Mansfield could
possibly pick out items from each for a well rounded, comprehensive policy.
· The review of union employee positions and grades ,is almost complete and Mr.
D'Agostino will present to the Board at the next meeting. A contractor will be
hired to assist with this project.
· Town hall hours are reduced next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Town hall
will close at 4pm on Wednesday and stay closed Thursday and Friday.
· The Downtown Association will be having a parade the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
However, they have not applied for a parade permit. Police and Fire need to be
notified for safety reasons.
· Electric Dept. rate hearing is tomorrow night at 7pm in addition to the Mansfield
Crossing Mall open house at the same time. The Town Manager and Selectmen will
try to attend after the hearing.
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Clerk Baldwin read the public hearing notice into record.
Gary Babin, Electric Dept. Manager and Steve Tricon, Verizon Engineering Manager were
present.
Motion: Open public hearing (Levine/Baldwin) 5:0 Passes
Pole 15 and 16 on Mill Street are being replaced due to age and being repositioned for ease
of service. This change will improve service to that part of Town.
Questions from the Board regarding reasons for pole re-placement were addressed by Mr.
Babin and Mr. Tricon. Replacing the poles across the street will give the cable a straight
line and will provide better placement and service of wires.
Motion: To close hearing (Baldwin/Levine) 5:0 passes
Motion: To grant permission to reposition pole 15 and 16 on Mill St. (Levine/McCarter) 5:0
passes
Julie Hunter, Oakleaf Drive. Drives Elm St. all the time and does not see the need for
a change in passing lane to no passing lane. With the development of the former Dias
Market it may present a problem for motorist turning at the store. There is an
increase in traffic on that street due to Mansfield Crossing and a passing lane area
may be still be needed.
· Warrant No. 20 in the amount of $2,621,104.70
Motion: To approve warrant No. 20 in the amount of $2,621,104.70
(Levine/Baldwin) (Mr. McCarter abstaining from check #376996)
4:0:1 passes (Dentino abstains)
· Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of October 31, 2007
Motion: Move to approve minutes. (Levine/McCarter)
Motion: Move to withdraw approval. (Levine/McCarter) 5:0 passes
Discussion: Selectman Dentino would like to have his old Selectman business
items expanded upon in the minutes.
· Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of November 7, 2007
Motion: Move to approve minutes. (Levine/McCarter) 5:0 passes
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· Common Victualler application from Cold Stone Creamery.
Motion: Approve Common Victualler application for Cold Stone Creamery
(McCarter/Levine) 5:0 passes
· Application for one day Beer and Wine license from Canoe River Campground.
Motion: Approve one day Beer and Wine license for Canoe River Campground.
(Levine/Baldwin) 5:0 passes
· Letter from Nancy Durfee of SRPEDD regarding a full alternative analysis and
environmental review for the South Coast Transit Project. Meeting regarding this
topic will be taking place over the next few months. If anyone would like more info
or to attend any meetings please contact Nancy at 508-824-1367 or at
ndurfee@srpedd.org. This notice will be put on the web and cable access.
· Memo from John D'Agostino. The Town will change its mileage reimbursement to
the IRS reimbursement rate of 48.5 cents per mile effective immediately. This
rate will be reviewed and changed as necessary.
· The Mansfield Downtown Business Association will be having their annual Christmas
parade on Sunday, November 25th beginning at 3pm. All are encouraged to
participate.
· Notice from Town Clerk, Helen Christian regarding costs of recall election last
week. The total cost to the Town for the election was $9,452.27. A break down of
the costs is available in the Town Clerks office.
· Old business from Chairman Amoruso: None
· Old business from Selectman Dentino: Follow up on cost of election. Cost of
lawsuits has not been calculated as requested. Susan Jacobs and Lenard Kesten
have expenses in addition to witness expenses. Mr. D'Agostino will follow up with
Atty. Kesten and Jacobs for current date costs reports.
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· Discussion about Sportservice/Tweeter Center violations (youth employees
working late/more hours) Selectman McCarter states that the Board has no
business in that matter. Selectman Dentino would like to see Bruce Montgomery in
at a meeting to explain how this happened and what they are doing to correct.
· There is also a problem with candidates for reappointment not filling out complete
Board/Committee applications.
Motion: To fill out application to the best of their ability. (Dentino/
Motion fails due to lack of second.
· Old business for Selectman McCarter: Would like update on Fales property RFP.
Attorney Mangaretti and Special Projects Manager Mike Ahern have worked on
this project and Mr. D'Agostino will look into their progress. Also questions on
Train Station parking. The Board has not received complaints in awhile about lack
of parking. Even still there are problems that need to be addressed. The Board
needs to get moving on the Comprehensive Plan.
Traffic and density studies still need to be done before a change in zoning can be
done. Mr. D'Agostino will get together with the Planning Board and try to have a
plan for the Spring Town Meeting. Perhaps a workshop should be scheduled with
the Planning Board and the Selectmen.
· Old business for Selectman Baldwin: Would like more information about Hornets.
(5-6 graders) We will ask school personnel.
· Old business for Selectman Levine: None
· New business from Selectman Baldwin: None
· New business from Selectman Dentino: Questions about the downtown fa~ade
revitalization program. The Board has not participated in this in the past however
Selectman Dentino would like the Board to be involved going forward.
Woodward and Curran left off filter fabric from children playground at Memorial
Park. Licensed site planner knew and signed off on it as it was no longer required.
DEP also signed off. Mr. D'Agostino suggests that site planner Penny comes into
meeting to explain.
· New business from Chairman Amoruso: Resident from Angel St. emailed about
noise and sound mitigations. He urges residents to contact the Board with issues
and they will contact the Legislature. Copies of the Town Manager's evaluation
forms needed for Monday. Put in mailboxes.
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· New business from Selectman McCarter: None
· New business from Selectman Levine: Kohl's Dept. store would like to expand their
hours for weeks before Christmas and after. The Town Manager does not believe
that this expansion is allowed under the special permit issued by the Planning
Board. Chief O'Neil as the Public Safety Officer will also have input on this.
Comments on Roux white paper report about PPE at Stearns Landfill. PPE removed
from toxic classification by DEP but they have not ruled on it conclusively.
Griffins Way is now owned by the Town. Is there an exit onto Branch St? What
kind of land is this? The Town Manager will follow up.
Note to public: Please read vacancies for Boards and Committees. There are a lot
of vacancies posted in the paper.
Selectman Levine is still interested in resident issues workshop. Also more time
on South Coast Train Rail project and Tri- Town waste water regionalization.
Motion: To adjourn at 9:30PM
(McCarter) 5-0 Passes
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Date of Approval
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