MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 1, 2018
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Francis Hegarty, Steven Rose, Robert Brady
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Accept the minutes of Monday, February 12, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of Monday, February 12, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of Monday, February 12, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Accept the minutes of Thursday, February 15, 2018 (Regular Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of Thursday, February 15, 2018 (Regular Session) as read. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of Thursday, February 15, 2018 (Regular Session) as read. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Accept the minutes of Thursday, February 15, 2018 (Executive Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of Thursday, February 15, 2018 (Executive Session) as read. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of Thursday, February 15, 2018 (Executive Session) as read. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Accept the minutes of Thursday, February 22, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of Thursday, February 22, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of Thursday, February 22, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
7:45 P.M. Opening of Bids for Annual Town Report
Take the bids under advisement
Mr. Rose made a motion to take the bids under advisement. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to take the bids under advisement. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Brady)
Town Administrator Search
Appoint and sign the Employment Agreement of James Purcell as the Interim Town Administrator until such time that a new, permanent Town Administrator is appointed by the Board
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint and sign the Employment Agreement of James Purcell as the Interim Town Administrator until such time that a new, permanent Town Administrator is appointed by the Board. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint and sign the Employment Agreement of James Purcell as the Interim Town Administrator until such time that a new, permanent Town Administrator is appointed by the Board. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Discussion of Ballot Question Prohibiting Use of Recreational Marijuana
On behalf of the Board of Selectmen to place this question on the ballot for the Annual Town Election of April 10, 2018
Mr. Brady made a motion on behalf of the Board of Selectmen to place this question on the ballot for the Annual Town Election of April 10, 2018. Mr. Rose seconded this motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion on behalf of the Board of Selectmen to place this question on the ballot for the Annual Town Election of April 10, 2018. Mr. Rose seconded this motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Audit for Fiscal Year 2016
Accept the Audit for Fiscal Year 2016 as presented by Scappini & Pina
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the Audit for Fiscal Year 2016 as presented by Scappini & Pina. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. All were in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the Audit for Fiscal Year 2016 as presented by Scappini & Pina. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. All were in favor..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Personnel Action Form for Counselor for Winter Teen Program
Appoint Nicole Hershey as a Counselor for the Winter Teen Program at a Grade 9, Step 4, for the rate of $11.09 per hour effective March 5, 2018 through May 19, 2018
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Nicole Hershey as a Counselor for the Winter Teen Program at a Grade 9, Step 4, for the rate of $11.09 per hour effective March 5, 2018 through May 19, 2018. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. All were in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Nicole Hershey as a Counselor for the Winter Teen Program at a Grade 9, Step 4, for the rate of $11.09 per hour effective March 5, 2018 through May 19, 2018. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. All were in favor..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Campaign Signs
Approve the request from Selectman candidate Tracy Self to erect 75 campaign signs throughout Town for the Annual Town Election of April 10, 2018
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request from Selectman candidate Tracy Self to erect 75 campaign signs throughout Town for the Annual Town Election of April 10, 2018. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request from Selectman candidate Tracy Self to erect 75 campaign signs throughout Town for the Annual Town Election of April 10, 2018. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Approve the request from Selectman candidate Eric Beckerman to erect 200 campaign signs throughout Town for the Annual Town Election of April 10, 2018
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request from Selectman candidate Eric Beckerman to erect 200 campaign signs throughout Town for the Annual Town Election of April 10, 2018. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request from Selectman candidate Eric Beckerman to erect 200 campaign signs throughout Town for the Annual Town Election of April 10, 2018. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Intermunicipal Agreement
Sign the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Towns of Avon, Holbrook and Randolph for the regionalization of Public Health Services
Mr. Rose made a motion for the Chairman to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Towns of Avon, Holbrook and Randolph for the regionalization of Public Health Services. Chairman Hegarty stated that this is agreement enables the Town to receive a grant which will increase the hours in which the Public Health Nurse will be available to residents. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion for the Chairman to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Towns of Avon, Holbrook and Randolph for the regionalization of Public Health Services. Chairman Hegarty stated that this is agreement enables the Town to receive a grant which will increase the hours in which the Public Health Nurse will be available to residents. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Brady)
Approve the request of Floor & Décor with the Building Inspector's stipulation regarding noise complaints
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request of Floor & Décor with the Building Inspector's stipulation regarding noise complaints. Chairman Hegarty seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request of Floor & Décor with the Building Inspector's stipulation regarding noise complaints. Chairman Hegarty seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Hegarty)
Meet with the legislative delegation regarding the trash transfer stations bordering the Town
Mr. Brady made a motion for the Board to meet with the legislative delegation regarding the trash transfer stations bordering the Town. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion for the Board to meet with the legislative delegation regarding the trash transfer stations bordering the Town. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Sign the renewal proposal from MITA
Mr. Brady made a motion to sign the renewal proposal from MITA. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to sign the renewal proposal from MITA. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Approval of Warrants for the Payment of Bills
Pay the bills
Mr. Brady made a motion to pay the bills. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to pay the bills. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Adjournment 7
Adjourn the Regular Session
Mr. Rose made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Brady voted aye. Mr. Rose voted aye. Mr. Hegarty voted aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Brady voted aye. Mr. Rose voted aye. Mr. Hegarty voted aye..” (Motion: Rose, second: Brady)
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