MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
May 17, 2018
22 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven Rose, Eric Beckerman, Robert Brady
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Fire Chief Robert Spurr
Accept the minutes of April 26, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of April 26, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of April 26, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept the minutes of May 3, 2018 (Regular Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of May 3, 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 May 3, 2018 (Regular Session) as read, Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Best Pizza
Table the Public Hearing until a future date
The Board unanimously voted to table the Public Hearing until a future date.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board unanimously voted to table the Public Hearing until a future date..”
Reopen the Public Hearing
Mr. Brady made a motion to reopen the Public Hearing. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to reopen the Public Hearing. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Common Victualler's license for Emel Mendez d/b/a Avon's Best Pizza
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Common Victualler's license for Emel Mendez d/b/a Avon's Best Pizza. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Common Victualler's license for Emel Mendez d/b/a Avon's Best Pizza. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Continued Discussion of ATM Warrant Articles including Proposed FY'19 Operating Budget
Authorize a letter on behalf of the Selectmen that the Board will take all the steps necessary to incorporate the repairs to Fagan Drive as part of the overall complete development of the Police...
Mr. Brady made a motion to authorize a letter on behalf of the Selectmen that the Board will take all the steps necessary to incorporate the repairs to Fagan Drive as part of the overall complete development of the Police Station project. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to authorize a letter on behalf of the Selectmen that the Board will take all the steps necessary to incorporate the repairs to Fagan Drive as part of the overall complete development of the Police Station project. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Ambulance Purchase Contract
Sign the Ambulance Purchase Contract for a 2018 Ford F550 emergency medical vehicle in the amount of $280,432.00
Mr. Brady made a motion to sign the Ambulance Purchase Contract for a 2018 Ford F550 emergency medical vehicle in the amount of $280,432.00. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to sign the Ambulance Purchase Contract for a 2018 Ford F550 emergency medical vehicle in the amount of $280,432.00. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Temporary Sign Permit
Approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Mattress Firm of One Harrison Boulevard for two 10° x 10' signs advertising a sale to be displayed in the parking lot from May 18, 2018 through July 18, 2018
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Mattress Firm of One Harrison Boulevard for two 10° x 10' signs advertising a sale to be displayed in the parking lot from May 18, 2018 through July 18, 2018. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Mattress Firm of One Harrison Boulevard for two 10° x 10' signs advertising a sale to be displayed in the parking lot from May 18, 2018 through July 18, 2018. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the Street Opening Permit for Columbia Gas for 230 East High Street to install new gas service with a 4' x 6" road cut tie in and a 4' x 25' road cut trench with the stipulation that...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit for Columbia Gas for 230 East High Street to install new gas service with a 4' x 6" road cut tie in and a 4' x 25' road cut trench with the stipulation that Columbia Gas follow the trench rehabilitation procedures as instructed 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 for Columbia Gas for 230 East High Street to install new gas service with a 4' x 6" road cut tie in and a 4' x 25' road cut trench with the stipulation that Columbia Gas follow the trench rehabilitation procedures as instructed by the Department of Public Works. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Resignation of Part-Time Circulation Assistant
Accept with regret the resignation of Part-Time Circulation Assistant Meghan Damiano at the Avon Public Library
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Part-Time Circulation Assistant Meghan Damiano at the Avon Public Library. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Part-Time Circulation Assistant Meghan Damiano at the Avon Public Library. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appointment of Park & Recreation Summer Program Director
Appoint Jennifer Mayo as the Seasonal Park & Recreation Summer Program Director at a Grade 12, Step 4 at the rate of $16.23 per hour
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Jennifer Mayo as the Seasonal Park & Recreation Summer Program Director at a Grade 12, Step 4 at the rate of $16.23 per hour. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Jennifer Mayo as the Seasonal Park & Recreation Summer Program Director at a Grade 12, Step 4 at the rate of $16.23 per hour. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Request for Temporary Assistant Tax Collector
Approve a Temporary Assistant Tax Collector and authorized Mr. Purcell to post for this position
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve a Temporary Assistant Tax Collector and authorized Mr. Purcell to post for this position. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve a Temporary Assistant Tax Collector and authorized Mr. Purcell to post for this position. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appointment of Seasonal DPW Worker
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Eric Ficarra as a Seasonal DPW Worker at the rate of $15.00 per hour
Mr. Brady made a ; motion to appoint Eric Ficarra as a Seasonal DPW Worker at the rate of $15.00 per hour. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a ; motion to appoint Eric Ficarra as a Seasonal DPW Worker at the rate of $15.00 per hour. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Bodwell Street Extension - Chapter 90
Approve the request for Chapter 90 funds for the Bodwell Street Extension as requested by Mr. Fitzgerald
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request for Chapter 90 funds for the Bodwell Street Extension as requested by Mr. Fitzgerald. Mr. Brady seconded the request. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request for Chapter 90 funds for the Bodwell Street Extension as requested by Mr. Fitzgerald. Mr. Brady seconded the request. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
GCG Contract for Brentwood
Approve the Proposal from GCG Associates, Inc. for engineering services of the Brentwood Area Roadway Reconstruction with the amended change
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Proposal from GCG Associates, Inc. for engineering services of the Brentwood Area Roadway Reconstruction with the amended change. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Proposal from GCG Associates, Inc. for engineering services of the Brentwood Area Roadway Reconstruction with the amended change. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
The Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 9:00 a.m
Mr. Brady made a motion for the Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the Avon Middle High School. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion for the Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the Avon Middle High School. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant
The Board voted unanimously to sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously to sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant..”
Line Item Transfers
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $6,270 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Town Accountant - Purchase Services line for an invoice for a payroll project that needs...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $6,270 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Town Accountant - Purchase Services line for an invoice for a payroll project that needs to be paid.. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $6,270 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Town Accountant - Purchase Services line for an invoice for a payroll project that needs to be paid.. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $35,000 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Legal - Purchase Services line for legal bills in need of payment
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $35,000 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Legal - Purchase Services line for legal bills in need of payment. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $35,000 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Legal - Purchase Services line for legal bills in need of payment. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $17,000 from the Selectmen - Salary Reserve line to the Town Administrator -- Department Head Salary to pay the Interim Town Administrator through June
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $17,000 from the Selectmen - Salary Reserve line to the Town Administrator -- Department Head Salary to pay the Interim Town Administrator through June. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $17,000 from the Selectmen - Salary Reserve line to the Town Administrator -- Department Head Salary to pay the Interim Town Administrator through June. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $15,000 from the Police Salaries - Non-Union line to the Police Expenses - Professional and Tech for BadgeQuest bills in need of payment
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $15,000 from the Police Salaries - Non-Union line to the Police Expenses - Professional and Tech for BadgeQuest bills in need of payment. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman stated that he thought that the $38,000 Line Item Transfer from the meeting of April 5, 2018 included the payment of BadgeQuest bills. Mr. Purcell informed Mr. Beckerman that since that meeting, he has received another invoice from BadgeQuest for the recruitment of four, new Police Officers to the Avon Police Department. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $15,000 from the Police Salaries - Non-Union line to the Police Expenses - Professional and Tech for BadgeQuest bills in need of payment. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman stated that he thought that the $38,000 Line Item Transfer from the meeting of April 5, 2018 included the payment of BadgeQuest bills. Mr. Purcell informed Mr. Beckerman that since that meeting, he has received another invoice from BadgeQuest for the recruitment of four, new Police Officers to the Avon Police Department. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Citizen's Comments
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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