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April 19, 2018
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven Rose, Eric Beckerman, Robert Brady
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Accept the minutes of Thursday, April 5, 2018 (Regular Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of Thursday, April 5, 2018 (Regular Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of Thursday, April 5, 2018 (Regular Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
7:45 p.m. - Hearing for Common Victualler's License for Avon's Best Pizza
Award the Brentwood Area Water Main Replacement project to CJP & Sons Construction Co
Mr. Brady made a motion to award the Brentwood Area Water Main Replacement project to CJP & Sons Construction Co. Inc. and to sign the prepared Notice of Award. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to award the Brentwood Area Water Main Replacement project to CJP & Sons Construction Co. Inc. and to sign the prepared Notice of Award. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Street Opening Permits
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for a 3" x 5' road cut to abandon service at the main at 430 Page Street with the stipulation that Columbia Gas follow the road rehabilitation...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for a 3" x 5' road cut to abandon service at the main at 430 Page Street with the stipulation that Columbia Gas follow the road rehabilitation procedures as required by the Department of Public Works. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for a 3" x 5' road cut to abandon service at the main at 430 Page Street with the stipulation that Columbia Gas follow the road rehabilitation procedures as required by the Department of Public Works. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Page Street Avon LLC - John Nessralla for a proposed driveway entrance for 15-unit condominium townhouses at 430 Page Street with the stipulation that Mr....
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Page Street Avon LLC - John Nessralla for a proposed driveway entrance for 15-unit condominium townhouses at 430 Page Street with the stipulation that Mr. Nessralla follow the road rehabilitation procedures as required by the Department of Public Works. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Page Street Avon LLC - John Nessralla for a proposed driveway entrance for 15-unit condominium townhouses at 430 Page Street with the stipulation that Mr. Nessralla follow the road rehabilitation procedures as required by the Department of Public Works. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 30' road cut trench for new gas service installation at 103 Pond Street with the stipulation that...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 30' road cut trench for new gas service installation at 103 Pond Street with the stipulation that Columbia Gas follow the road rehabilitation procedures as required by the Department of Public Works. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 30' road cut trench for new gas service installation at 103 Pond Street with the stipulation that Columbia Gas follow the road rehabilitation procedures as required by the Department of Public Works. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Move forward and petition the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to petition for Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion Zones on certain areas of Page Street, West Hight Street and Pond Street
The Board voted unanimously to move forward and petition the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to petition for Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion Zones on certain areas of Page Street, West Hight Street and Pond Street. The motion , carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously to move forward and petition the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to petition for Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion Zones on certain areas of Page Street, West Hight Street and Pond Street. The motion , carried..”
Ratification of Union Agreements
Ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for AFSCME, extending the current agreement effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 with a 2% wage increase to all AFSCME employees
Mr. Brady made a motion to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for AFSCME, extending the current agreement effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 with a 2% wage increase to all AFSCME employees. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for AFSCME, extending the current agreement effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 with a 2% wage increase to all AFSCME employees. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Avon Firefighters Relief Association, extending the current agreement effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Avon Firefighters Relief Association, extending the current agreement effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Avon Firefighters Relief Association, extending the current agreement effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Professional Firefighters of Avon, LA.F.F. Local 3857, extending the current agreement effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 with a 2% wage...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Professional Firefighters of Avon, LA.F.F. Local 3857, extending the current agreement effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 with a 2% wage increase to the union employees. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Professional Firefighters of Avon, LA.F.F. Local 3857, extending the current agreement effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 with a 2% wage increase to the union employees. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Special One Day Alcohol Permits
Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for St. Michael Parish on April 28, 2018 for a church fundraiser and to waive the permit fee
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for St. Michael Parish on April 28, 2018 for a church fundraiser and to waive the permit fee. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for St. Michael Parish on April 28, 2018 for a church fundraiser and to waive the permit fee. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association on April 21, 2018 for a club function
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association on April 21, 2018 for a club function. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association on April 21, 2018 for a club function. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Request for Transfer from Reserve Fund for Medicare Account
Approve the request from Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin to transfer $36,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Medicare Account due to unforeseen circumstances such as the IRS 2014 Audit fines and salary...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request from Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin to transfer $36,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Medicare Account due to unforeseen circumstances such as the IRS 2014 Audit fines and salary increases that were not calculated during the budget process. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman stated that after this transfer request, the Reserve Fund will have a balance of $26,000, should the Finance Committee approve this request. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request from Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin to transfer $36,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Medicare Account due to unforeseen circumstances such as the IRS 2014 Audit fines and salary increases that were not calculated during the budget process. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman stated that after this transfer request, the Reserve Fund will have a balance of $26,000, should the Finance Committee approve this request. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Vacation Time Carry-Over Requests
Grant the request of the Chief and allow the Police Officers to carry over their unused vacation time into Fiscal Year 2019
Mr. Brady made a motion to grant the request of the Chief and allow the Police Officers to carry over their unused vacation time into Fiscal Year 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the request. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to grant the request of the Chief and allow the Police Officers to carry over their unused vacation time into Fiscal Year 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the request. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Mr. Rose amended the motion to include the December 31, 2018 deadline
Mr. Rose amended the motion to include the December 31, 2018 deadline. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The amended motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose amended the motion to include the December 31, 2018 deadline. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The amended motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Beckerman)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Regular Session
Mr. Brady made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
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