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August 16, 2023
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Diana L. Bren, Neil Rhein, Michael A. Trowbridge Sr., Maureen R. Doherty
Absent: Brendan Roche
Every vote, in order
Appoint Mr. Rhein as the Clerk for the meeting
To appoint Mr. Rhein as the Clerk for the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Mr. Rhein as the Clerk for the meeting. (Trowbridge/Bren) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Trowbridge, second: Bren)
Appoint Amy Tarlton to the Animal Welfare Committee to a term to expire on December 31, 2025
To appoint Amy Tarlton to the Animal Welfare Committee to a term to expire on December 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Amy Tarlton to the Animal Welfare Committee to a term to expire on December 31, 2025. (Trowbridge/Doherty) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Trowbridge, second: Doherty)
Appoint Jeff Plante to serve on the Mansfield Housing Corp to a term to expire on December 31, 2025
To appoint Jeff Plante to serve on the Mansfield Housing Corp to a term to expire on December 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Jeff Plante to serve on the Mansfield Housing Corp to a term to expire on December 31, 2025. (Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Rhein, second: Trowbridge)
Appoint Frances Chotkowski to serve on the Recreation Commission to a term to expire on December 31, 2024. (Doherty/Rhein) Ms. Bren opened it for discussion and noted that she was more favorable for M
To appoint Frances Chotkowski to serve on the Recreation Commission to a term to expire on December 31, 2024. (Doherty/Rhein) Ms. Bren opened it for discussion and noted that she was more favorable for Mr. Latchaw due to his background. Mr. Trowbridge stated that he would agree with Ms. Bren and knows that Ms. Chotkowski was very involved with the Boosters Club. He stated that Mr. Latchaw's background in recreation would be an asset and wishes that both could be appointed. Ms. Doherty stated that she liked Ms. Chotkowski because she | volunteered for many years and Mr. Latchaw noted that he would continue to run the soccer program if he were not appointed and Ms. Doherty questioned if he could run that program if he were on the Recreation Commission. Mr. Rhein commented that it was a tough decision and he favored Ms. Chotkowski because she has lived in Mansfield longer and participated in many of the programs. Mr. Trowbridge stated that it appears | to be a split vote with four members and suggested that this be moved to the next agenda when there are five | members present. Ms. Doherty withdrew the motion and the Board agreed to move to the next Select Board | meeting on September 6, 2023. | The Chair skipped agenda items 9 and 10 and went to item 11, 12, 13 and 14. 9. 6:15PM Public Hearing in Accordance to Section 626(h) of the Federal Cable Act (47 U.S.C. Sec. 546(h) for ! the Renewal of Cable Television License of Comcast of Massachusetts/New Hampshire, LLC | The Town of Mansfield Select Board will hold a Cable License proceeding, pursuant to Section 626(h) of the | federal Cable Act (47 U.S.C. Sec. 546(h)) (Informal Licensing Process), on Wednesday, August, 16, 2023 at 6:15 | P.M. at the Mansfield Town Hall (Meeting Room 3 A/B), 6 Park Row, Mansfield, MA, pursuant to Section 626(h) | of the Cable Act (47 USC Section 546(h)), regarding the renewal of the cable television license of Comcast of | Massachusetts/New Hampshire, LLC ("Comcast"). Information for connecting virtually by Virtual via | GoToWebinar will be available at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/812864980912063325. The | public is invited to attend and comment. | A copy of the proposed Renewal License to be considered at the proceeding by the Select Board will be | available for review and download at https://www.mansfieldma.com/312/Select-Board and will also be | available for inspection from the office of the Select Board. | Motion: To open the public hearing of the cable television license of Comcast of Massachusetts/New | Hampshire, LLC at 6:16PM
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Frances Chotkowski to serve on the Recreation Commission to a term to expire on December 31, 2024. (Doherty/Rhein) Ms. Bren opened it for discussion and noted that she was more favorable for Mr. Latchaw due to his background. Mr. Trowbridge stated that he would agree with Ms. Bren and knows that Ms. Chotkowski was very involved with the Boosters Club. He stated that Mr. Latchaw's background in recreation would be an asset and wishes that both could be appointed. Ms. Doherty stated that she liked Ms. Chotkowski because she | volunteered for many years and Mr. Latchaw noted that he would continue to run the soccer program if he were not appointed and Ms. Doherty questioned if he could run that program if he were on the Recreation Commission. Mr. Rhein commented that it was a tough decision and he favored Ms. Chotkowski because she has lived in Mansfield longer and participated in many of the programs. Mr. Trowbridge stated that it appears | to be a split vote with four members and suggested that this be moved to the next agenda when there are five | members present. Ms. Doherty withdrew the motion and the Board agreed to move to the next Select Board | meeting on September 6, 2023. | The Chair skipped agenda items 9 and 10 and went to item 11, 12, 13 and 14. 9. 6:15PM Public Hearing in Accordance to Section 626(h) of the Federal Cable Act (47 U.S.C. Sec. 546(h) for ! the Renewal of Cable Television License of Comcast of Massachusetts/New Hampshire, LLC | The Town of Mansfield Select Board will hold a Cable License proceeding, pursuant to Section 626(h) of the | federal Cable Act (47 U.S.C. Sec. 546(h)) (Informal Licensing Process), on Wednesday, August, 16, 2023 at 6:15 | P.M. at the Mansfield Town Hall (Meeting Room 3 A/B), 6 Park Row, Mansfield, MA, pursuant to Section 626(h) | of the Cable Act (47 USC Section 546(h)), regarding the renewal of the cable television license of Comcast of | Massachusetts/New Hampshire, LLC ("Comcast"). Information for connecting virtually by Virtual via | GoToWebinar will be available at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/812864980912063325. The | public is invited to attend and comment. | A copy of the proposed Renewal License to be considered at the proceeding by the Select Board will be | available for review and download at https://www.mansfieldma.com/312/Select-Board and will also be | available for inspection from the office of the Select Board. | Motion: To open the public hearing of the cable television license of Comcast of Massachusetts/New | Hampshire, LLC at 6:16PM. (Trowbridge/Rhein) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Trowbridge, second: Rhein)
Close the public hearing of the cable television license of Comcast of Massachusetts/New Hampshire, LLC at 6:40PM
To close the public hearing of the cable television license of Comcast of Massachusetts/New Hampshire, LLC at 6:40PM
From the minutes
“Motion: To close the public hearing of the cable television license of Comcast of Massachusetts/New Hampshire, LLC at 6:40PM. (Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Rhein, second: Trowbridge)
Open the public hearing at 6:43PM
To open the public hearing at 6:43PM
From the minutes
“Motion: To open the public hearing at 6:43PM. (Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Rhein, second: Trowbridge)
Approve the consent agenda
To approve the consent agenda
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Rhein/Doherty) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Rhein, second: Doherty)
Approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 24007PT in the amount of $1,168,643.14
To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 24007PT in the amount of $1,168,643.14
Yes: Bren, Rhein, TrowbridgeAbstained: Doherty
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 24007PT in the amount of $1,168,643.14. (Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0:1 (Doherty Abstains.” (Motion: Rhein, second: Trowbridge)
Approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 24007PS in the amount of $1,502,653.34
To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 24007PS in the amount of $1,502,653.34
Yes: Bren, Rhein, TrowbridgeAbstained: Doherty
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 24007PS in the amount of $1,502,653.34. (Rhein/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0:1 (Doherty Abstains.” (Motion: Rhein, second: Trowbridge)
Adjourn the August 16, 2023 Select Board meeting at 6:45PM
To adjourn the August 16, 2023 Select Board meeting at 6:45PM
From the minutes
“Motion: To adjourn the August 16, 2023 Select Board meeting at 6:45PM. (Trowbridge/Doherty) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Trowbridge, second: Doherty)
From the Mansfield Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every count against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Mark Corsillo from his campaign website; Kostas Loukos from The Sun Chronicle; Brendan Roche from Run for Something; Walter Wilk from The Sun Chronicle (March 2024); Michael Feck cropped from a captioned submitted photo in The Sun Chronicle (September 2026).
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