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December 4, 2024
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Maureen R. Doherty, Walter Wilk, Diana L. Bren, Michael A. Trowbridge Sr.
Absent: Brendan Roche
Every vote, in order
Nominate Mr. Aaron Roth to the Conservation Commission. (Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 Motion: To nominate Laura Konick to the Conservation Commission. (Bren) Fails 2:2 . * Motion: To nominate Michael See to
To nominate Mr. Aaron Roth to the Conservation Commission. (Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 Motion: To nominate Laura Konick to the Conservation Commission. (Bren) Fails 2:2 . * Motion: To nominate Michael See to the Conservation Commission (Trowbridge) Fails 1:3 Motion: To nominate Jason Comeau to the Conservation Commission (Wilk) Fails 1:3 Motion: To reconsideration the nomination of Laura Konick
From the minutes
“Motion: To nominate Mr. Aaron Roth to the Conservation Commission. (Trowbridge) Passes 4:0 Motion: To nominate Laura Konick to the Conservation Commission. (Bren) Fails 2:2 . * Motion: To nominate Michael See to the Conservation Commission (Trowbridge) Fails 1:3 Motion: To nominate Jason Comeau to the Conservation Commission (Wilk) Fails 1:3 Motion: To reconsideration the nomination of Laura Konick. (Trowbridge/Bren) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Trowbridge, second: Bren)
Extend the terms from One-Year to Three-Years for the Open Space and Recreation Committee Members so that no more than two terms expire each year. (Wilk/Trowbridge} Passes 4:0 Mr. Trowbridge asked if
To extend the terms from One-Year to Three-Years for the Open Space and Recreation Committee Members so that no more than two terms expire each year. (Wilk/Trowbridge} Passes 4:0 Mr. Trowbridge asked if we could skip to number nine and Ms. Doherty, Chair agreed to move to that item. 7. Town Manager's Report * Succession Plan Town Clerk * Update from the Cannabis Control Commission * State Earmarks * Intermunicipal Water Connection * Police Accreditation * Mansfield Green Cell Tower * Miscellaneous Items Select Board Questions and Comments on Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas began his Town Manager report stating that Ms. Jennifer Davis Assistant Town Clerk will be the new Town Clerk once Ms. Staples retires in February of 2025. He then provided an update from the Cannabis Control Commission in regards to cannabis delivery vehicles and drivers. Mr. Dumas then was happy to report that the State has an earmark for $2 million for the Council on Aging project. Mr. Wilk asked if the COA money can be used for demolition of the building at 50 West Street instead of being a CIP request and Mr. Dumas responded that he will be looking at the specific language to see if that can be used for demolition. Mr. Dumas then stated that the City of Attleboro is now getting water from Mansfield and they turned on the booster 7 pump on Monday, November 25", He then continued in his report stating that the Police Chief shared preliminary good news that they have completed phases of one through three of the accreditation process and the assessment has moved into phase four and five. Mr. Dumas stated that Tarpan Towers filed the application : with DEP for a cell tower to be located at Mansfield Green. He then thanked Mr. Mike Ahern for his work on working with DEP and the bid process. Mr. Dumas then invited the Select Board to the appreciation luncheon on Monday, December 9" at 11:30AM or 12:30PM and looks forward to thanking all the employees for their hard work. i Select Board Meeting Minutes December 4, 2024 8. Public Comment There were none, _ 9. Interview and Consideration to Appoint James Taylor to the Mansfield Housing Corporation Mr. James Taylor came forward and introduced himself. He stated that he was a licensed realtor and is the President of the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce. He stated that he grew up in New York but has been in Massachusetts for thirty-two years. He stated that he wanted to be part of the community and give back to the Town. He stated he is the exclusive leasing manager for 340 units between Mansfield and Foxboro and he receives a lot of phone calls from housing assistance programs and he wants to be able to help them and have more resources. Motion: To appoint James Taylor to the Mansfield Housing Corporation to an unexpired term to expire on December 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Motion: To extend the terms from One-Year to Three-Years for the Open Space and Recreation Committee Members so that no more than two terms expire each year. (Wilk/Trowbridge} Passes 4:0 Mr. Trowbridge asked if we could skip to number nine and Ms. Doherty, Chair agreed to move to that item. 7. Town Manager's Report * Succession Plan Town Clerk * Update from the Cannabis Control Commission * State Earmarks * Intermunicipal Water Connection * Police Accreditation * Mansfield Green Cell Tower * Miscellaneous Items Select Board Questions and Comments on Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas began his Town Manager report stating that Ms. Jennifer Davis Assistant Town Clerk will be the new Town Clerk once Ms. Staples retires in February of 2025. He then provided an update from the Cannabis Control Commission in regards to cannabis delivery vehicles and drivers. Mr. Dumas then was happy to report that the State has an earmark for $2 million for the Council on Aging project. Mr. Wilk asked if the COA money can be used for demolition of the building at 50 West Street instead of being a CIP request and Mr. Dumas responded that he will be looking at the specific language to see if that can be used for demolition. Mr. Dumas then stated that the City of Attleboro is now getting water from Mansfield and they turned on the booster 7 pump on Monday, November 25", He then continued in his report stating that the Police Chief shared preliminary good news that they have completed phases of one through three of the accreditation process and the assessment has moved into phase four and five. Mr. Dumas stated that Tarpan Towers filed the application : with DEP for a cell tower to be located at Mansfield Green. He then thanked Mr. Mike Ahern for his work on working with DEP and the bid process. Mr. Dumas then invited the Select Board to the appreciation luncheon on Monday, December 9" at 11:30AM or 12:30PM and looks forward to thanking all the employees for their hard work. i Select Board Meeting Minutes December 4, 2024 8. Public Comment There were none, _ 9. Interview and Consideration to Appoint James Taylor to the Mansfield Housing Corporation Mr. James Taylor came forward and introduced himself. He stated that he was a licensed realtor and is the President of the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce. He stated that he grew up in New York but has been in Massachusetts for thirty-two years. He stated that he wanted to be part of the community and give back to the Town. He stated he is the exclusive leasing manager for 340 units between Mansfield and Foxboro and he receives a lot of phone calls from housing assistance programs and he wants to be able to help them and have more resources. Motion: To appoint James Taylor to the Mansfield Housing Corporation to an unexpired term to expire on December 31, 2027. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Wilk, second: Trowbridge)
Approve the 2025 License renewals as listed in the agenda and pending routing through Town : Departments
To approve the 2025 License renewals as listed in the agenda and pending routing through Town : Departments
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the 2025 License renewals as listed in the agenda and pending routing through Town : Departments. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Wilk, second: Trowbridge)
Reappoint the Board/Committee/Commissions as listed in the agenda and updating Sally Fehervari term expiration to three years, December 31, 2027
To reappoint the Board/Committee/Commissions as listed in the agenda and updating Sally Fehervari term expiration to three years, December 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint the Board/Committee/Commissions as listed in the agenda and updating Sally Fehervari term expiration to three years, December 31, 2027. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Wilk, second: Trowbridge)
Approve the consent agenda
To approve the consent agenda
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Wilk, second: Trowbridge)
Approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 2521PT and 2521VT in the amount of $967,584.06
To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 2521PT and 2521VT in the amount of $967,584.06
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 2521PT and 2521VT in the amount of $967,584.06, (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Wilk, second: Trowbridge)
Approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 2521PS in the amount of $2,008,262.47
To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 2521PS in the amount of $2,008,262.47
The minutes give only the count (3–0–1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 2521PS in the amount of $2,008,262.47. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 3:0:1 (Trowbridge voted out of necessity, Doherty abstained.” (Motion: Wilk, second: Trowbridge)
Approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 2521SV in the amount of $622,042.85
To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 2521SV in the amount of $622,042.85
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll 2521SV in the amount of $622,042.85. (Wilk/Trowbridge) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Wilk, second: Trowbridge)
Appoint Mr. Wilk to serve on the Audit Committee for the December 2024 meeting
To appoint Mr. Wilk to serve on the Audit Committee for the December 2024 meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Mr. Wilk to serve on the Audit Committee for the December 2024 meeting. (Trowbridge/Bren) Passes 4:0.” (Motion: Trowbridge, second: Bren)
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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