Mansfield public meetings in 2023
7 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Housing Authority
The Board reorganized its leadership and approved several financial warrants and reports. The Authority adopted a new policy regarding e-bikes and gas-powered vehicles following a battery smoke incident. Additionally, the Board approved an addendum to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan regarding forfeited FSS funds.
- Elected Kevin Doyle as Chairman (4-1)
- Elected Olivier Kozlowski as Vice Chairman (3-2)
- Elected Mary Kate Flynn as Treasurer (5-0)
- Elected William Snyder as Assistant Treasurer (5-0)
- Approved Warrants #422, #423, and #424 (all 5-0)
- Approved E-Bike and Gas-Powered Vehicle Policy (5-0)
- Approved FSS Forfeited Funds Account Addendum to Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan (5-0)
- Approved Tenant Accounts Receivable Write-offs for Fiscal Year 2023 (5-0)
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors approved the August 9, 2023 meeting minutes, weekly motor vehicle abatements, and a spreadsheet of new exemptions. The board reviewed drafts for the Fiscal Year 2024 tax classification presentation. No action was taken on Parcel 075 as further research is required.
- Approved August 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved weekly motor vehicle abatements (unanimous)
- Approved new exemptions spreadsheet (unanimous)
Board of Library Trustees
The Board approved the June meeting minutes and the June treasurer's report. Members discussed a proposal to change library card eligibility for teens and reviewed goals from the strategic plan. The board also determined that future closures the Saturday before Labor Day will be voted on annually.
- Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous with one abstention)
- Approved June Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
- Tabled Staff Handbook discussion until next month
- Decided future Saturday before Labor Day closures will be voted on annually
School Committee
The Budget Subcommittee reviewed FY23 expenditures and anticipated $5.2 million in free cash. Members discussed FY25 budget priorities, including potential capital requests totaling approximately $8 million. The committee set the school committee vote on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for September 26, 2023.
- Scheduled school committee vote on CIP for 9/26/23
250th Celebration Committee
The committee discussed volunteer recruitment and the logo/slogan contest. Members reviewed information regarding the cost and maintenance of the South Common lightbox. Future meeting dates were established for September and October.
- Approved June 21 meeting minutes (9-0)
- Scheduled next meeting for Sept. 28 at 6:30 PM
- Scheduled meeting for Oct. 23 at 6:30 PM
- Adjourned meeting at 8:09 PM (9-0)
Recreation Commission
The Commission approved maintenance contracts for Memorial Park baseball and softball fields and a new resident-first enrollment policy for programs. Members also approved a new sign and name change for the Mansfield Community Co-Operative Gardens.
- Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved name change to Mansfield Community Co-Operative Gardens and aluminum sign not to exceed $4,300 (4-0)
- Approved resident-only enrollment for the first two weeks of all program registrations (4-0)
- Approved North Turf Inc. estimate of $4,387.50 for Memorial Park Baseball Field maintenance (4-0)
- Approved North Turf Inc. estimate of $3,375.00 for Memorial Park Softball Field maintenance (4-0)
Airport Commission
The Commission approved a supplemental wind study and the submission of an amended Airport Master Plan chapter to MassDOT and the FAA. Monthly expenses and previous meeting minutes were also approved.
- Approved scope of work for supplemental wind study (5-0)
- Approved $9,943.00 expenditure for supplemental wind study (5-0)
- Approved submission of amended Chapter 7 of draft Master Plan to MassDOT and FAA (5-0)
- Approved payment of approximately $6,841.65 for monthly expenses (5-0)
- Approved July 31, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)