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June 21, 2018
37 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
Donald Velozo, Architectural Consulting Group
Accept the minutes of June 7, 2018 (Regular Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of June 7, 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 June 7, 2018 (Regular Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept the minutes of June 14, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of June 14, 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 June 14, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
7:45 p.m. - Badge Pinning Ceremony for Two New Police Officers
Allow Town Counsel to review the Adoption Policy prior to the Board's signatures on the document
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow Town Counsel to review the Adoption Policy prior to the Board's signatures on the document. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow Town Counsel to review the Adoption Policy prior to the Board's signatures on the document. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Mr. Brady made that motion as suggested by Mr. Purcell
Mr. Brady made that motion as suggested by Mr. Purcell. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked Ms. Morin if she had reviewed the document and if there was any wording in that document that she was concerned about. Ms. Morin replied in the affirmative that she had reviewed the document was did not see any peculiar wording which would cause alarm. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made that motion as suggested by Mr. Purcell. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked Ms. Morin if she had reviewed the document and if there was any wording in that document that she was concerned about. Ms. Morin replied in the affirmative that she had reviewed the document was did not see any peculiar wording which would cause alarm. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept both job descriptions, the Assistant Tax Collector and the Part-Time Payroll Clerk
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept both job descriptions, the Assistant Tax Collector and the Part-Time Payroll Clerk. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked Ms. Morin if this position would overlap some of the responsibilities of the Assistant Town Accountant which Ms. Brown is seeking to fill for additional help in her office. Ms. Morin replied that these two part-time positions were different, and as such, would have different job responsibilities and duties. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept both job descriptions, the Assistant Tax Collector and the Part-Time Payroll Clerk. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked Ms. Morin if this position would overlap some of the responsibilities of the Assistant Town Accountant which Ms. Brown is seeking to fill for additional help in her office. Ms. Morin replied that these two part-time positions were different, and as such, would have different job responsibilities and duties. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Sign the Notice to Proceed to
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to sign the Notice to Proceed to. Contractor Page Building Construction Co., Inc. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to sign the Notice to Proceed to. Contractor Page Building Construction Co., Inc. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Sign the Contract with Page Building Construction Co., Inc. The Owner's Project Manager, Don Velozo, congratulated the Board and the Designer Selection Committee on their hard work and moving the...
The Board voted unanimously to sign the Contract with Page Building Construction Co., Inc. The Owner's Project Manager, Don Velozo, congratulated the Board and the Designer Selection Committee on their hard work and moving the project towards the completion goal.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously to sign the Contract with Page Building Construction Co., Inc. The Owner's Project Manager, Don Velozo, congratulated the Board and the Designer Selection Committee on their hard work and moving the project towards the completion goal..”
Authorize the Town Administrator to draft such a letter and sign on behalf of the Board
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to draft such a letter and sign on behalf of the Board. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to draft such a letter and sign on behalf of the Board. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Appointment of New Hires
Appoint Meghan Damiano to the position of Temporary Part-Time Circulation Assistant at the Library at a Grade F6, Step 2 for the rate of $12.74 per hour
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Meghan Damiano to the position of Temporary Part-Time Circulation Assistant at the Library at a Grade F6, Step 2 for the rate of $12.74 per hour. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Meghan Damiano to the position of Temporary Part-Time Circulation Assistant at the Library at a Grade F6, Step 2 for the rate of $12.74 per hour. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appoint Michele Goode to the position of Seasonal Playground Supervisor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 10, Step 3 for the rate of $13.54 per hour
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Michele Goode to the position of Seasonal Playground Supervisor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 10, Step 3 for the rate of $13.54 per hour. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Michele Goode to the position of Seasonal Playground Supervisor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 10, Step 3 for the rate of $13.54 per hour. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Appoint Danielle Hersey to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 5 for the rate of $11.22 per hour
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Danielle Hersey to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 5 for the rate of $11.22 per hour. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Danielle Hersey to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 5 for the rate of $11.22 per hour. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appoint Allison Bessette to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 4 for the rate of $11.09 per hour
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Allison Bessette to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 4 for the rate of $11.09 per hour. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Allison Bessette to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 4 for the rate of $11.09 per hour. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Appoint Patrick Curley to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 4 for the rate of $11.09 per hour
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Patrick Curley to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 4 for the rate of $11.09 per hour. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Patrick Curley to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 4 for the rate of $11.09 per hour. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appoint Laura Gunning to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 4 for the rate of $11.09 per hour
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Laura Gunning to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 4 for the rate of $11.09 per hour. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Laura Gunning to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 4 for the rate of $11.09 per hour. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Appoint Leo McGovern to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 4 for the rate of $11.09 per hour
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Leo McGovern to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 4 for the rate of $11.09 per hour. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Leo McGovern to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 4 for the rate of $11.09 per hour. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appoint Bryan Fischer to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 4 for the rate of $11.09 per hour
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Bryan Fischer to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 4 for the rate of $11.09 per hour. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Bryan Fischer to the position of Seasonal Counselor for the Park & Recreation Summer Program at a Grade 8, Step 4 for the rate of $11.09 per hour. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Appoint Dov Yoffe to the position of Public Health Nurse at the rate of
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Dov Yoffe to the position of Public Health Nurse at the rate of . $35.00 per hour. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Dov Yoffe to the position of Public Health Nurse at the rate of . $35.00 per hour. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the rate change of Dov Yoffe from $32.00 per hour to $35.00 per hour effective July 1, 2018
Mr. Brady made an amended motion to approve the rate change of Dov Yoffe from $32.00 per hour to $35.00 per hour effective July 1, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made an amended motion to approve the rate change of Dov Yoffe from $32.00 per hour to $35.00 per hour effective July 1, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas at 87 Gill Street for an emergency gas repair
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas at 87 Gill ' Street for an emergency gas repair. The work was completed on May 21, 2018. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas at 87 Gill ' Street for an emergency gas repair. The work was completed on May 21, 2018. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the request of AFRA to install a flag pole at DeMarco Park with the condition that a definitive plan including the location and a conflict check with residents and the Civic Association is...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request of AFRA to install a flag pole at DeMarco Park with the condition that a definitive plan including the location and a conflict check with residents and the Civic Association is conducted. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request of AFRA to install a flag pole at DeMarco Park with the condition that a definitive plan including the location and a conflict check with residents and the Civic Association is conducted. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Requests for Vacation Time Carry Over
Approve the request of Christine Clifford to carry over 96 hours of unused vacation time to be used by December 31, 2018
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request of Christine Clifford to carry over 96 hours of unused vacation time to be used by December 31, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. . Mr. Beckerman recommended that going forward the request for vacation time carry over requests should be limited to the maximum carry over days allotted in the employee's contract and encouraged Department Heads to approve only that time. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request of Christine Clifford to carry over 96 hours of unused vacation time to be used by December 31, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. . Mr. Beckerman recommended that going forward the request for vacation time carry over requests should be limited to the maximum carry over days allotted in the employee's contract and encouraged Department Heads to approve only that time. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the request of Deb Morin to carry over 92 hours of unused vacation time to be used by December 31, 2018
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request of Deb Morin to carry over 92 hours of unused vacation time to be used by December 31, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request of Deb Morin to carry over 92 hours of unused vacation time to be used by December 31, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the request of Patricia Pepe to carry over 114.5 hours of unused vacation time to be used by December 31, 2018
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request of Patricia Pepe to carry over 114.5 hours of unused vacation time to be used by December 31, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman questioned if the time for Ms. Pepe was from the last calendar year. Ms. Brown stated that there was an error in the system and that Harper's Payroll was not generating the accrual time for Ms. Pepe. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request of Patricia Pepe to carry over 114.5 hours of unused vacation time to be used by December 31, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman questioned if the time for Ms. Pepe was from the last calendar year. Ms. Brown stated that there was an error in the system and that Harper's Payroll was not generating the accrual time for Ms. Pepe. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the request of Louise Hardiman for 28.64 hours of unused vacation time to be used by December 31, 2018
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request of Louise Hardiman for 28.64 hours of unused vacation time to be used by December 31, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request of Louise Hardiman for 28.64 hours of unused vacation time to be used by December 31, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the request of Gene Mazzella for 155.75 hours of unused vacation time to be used by December 31, 2018
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request of Gene Mazzella for 155.75 hours of unused vacation time to be used by December 31, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked Mr. Mazzella why the unused time was so excessive. Mr. Mazzella stated that when he was first appointed as the Council on Aging Director, the department was understaffed and it took several months for the department to reach a full staff. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request of Gene Mazzella for 155.75 hours of unused vacation time to be used by December 31, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked Mr. Mazzella why the unused time was so excessive. Mr. Mazzella stated that when he was first appointed as the Council on Aging Director, the department was understaffed and it took several months for the department to reach a full staff. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Line Item Transfers
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $10,000 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Bond Issue Costs - Expenses/Purchase Services line to pay for short termi borrowing done...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $10,000 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Bond Issue Costs - Expenses/Purchase Services line to pay for short termi borrowing done during the month of 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 $10,000 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Bond Issue Costs - Expenses/Purchase Services line to pay for short termi borrowing done during the month of June. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $2,500 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Medicare - Expenses/Personal Services line to pay for Medicare through the end of June
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $2,500 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Medicare - Expenses/Personal Services line to pay for Medicare through the end of June. Ms. Morin stated that the increase was due to contract settlements. 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 $2,500 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Medicare - Expenses/Personal Services line to pay for Medicare through the end of June. Ms. Morin stated that the increase was due to contract settlements. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $154,092.14 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Snow & Ice - Expenses/bottom line to cover the deficit balance
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $154,092.14 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Snow & Ice - Expenses/bottom line to cover the deficit balance. 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 $154,092.14 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Snow & Ice - Expenses/bottom line to cover the deficit balance. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $145.55 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Memorial Day - Expenses/Purchase Supplies line to pay the last remaining bill from the...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $145.55 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Memorial Day - Expenses/Purchase Supplies line to pay the last remaining bill from the Memorial Day parade. 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 $145.55 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Memorial Day - Expenses/Purchase Supplies line to pay the last remaining bill from the Memorial Day parade. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $257.05 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Gas Inspector - Expenses/Purchase Supplies line to pay reimbursement for mileage through...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $257.05 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Gas Inspector - Expenses/Purchase Supplies line to pay reimbursement for mileage through the end of June and a continuing education course. 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 $257.05 from the Insurance - Personal Services line to the Gas Inspector - Expenses/Purchase Supplies line to pay reimbursement for mileage through the end of June and a continuing education course. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $13.95 from the Zoning Board of Appeals - Expenses/Purchase Supplies line to the Zoning Board of Appeals - Salary/Part Time Secretary line to pay...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $13.95 from the Zoning Board of Appeals - Expenses/Purchase Supplies line to the Zoning Board of Appeals - Salary/Part Time Secretary line to pay for a deficit in salary. 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 $13.95 from the Zoning Board of Appeals - Expenses/Purchase Supplies line to the Zoning Board of Appeals - Salary/Part Time Secretary line to pay for a deficit in salary. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $3,000 from the Library - Salary/Non-Union line to the Library - Expenses/Purchase Service, Repairs and Maintenance line to pay for the structural...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $3,000 from the Library - Salary/Non-Union line to the Library - Expenses/Purchase Service, Repairs and Maintenance line to pay for the structural design needed to add a wheel chair lift. Ms. Fogg informed the Board that the wheel chair lift is required for patrons to move from the main floor to the front reading room. Mr. Chute stated © that the addition of the lift will create handicap accessibility throughout the building and its amenities. 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 $3,000 from the Library - Salary/Non-Union line to the Library - Expenses/Purchase Service, Repairs and Maintenance line to pay for the structural design needed to add a wheel chair lift. Ms. Fogg informed the Board that the wheel chair lift is required for patrons to move from the main floor to the front reading room. Mr. Chute stated © that the addition of the lift will create handicap accessibility throughout the building and its amenities. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $1,800 from the Library - Salary/Non-Union line to the Library - Expenses/Purchase Services, Repairs and Maintenance to pay for alarm system which...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $1,800 from the Library - Salary/Non-Union line to the Library - Expenses/Purchase Services, Repairs and Maintenance to pay for alarm system which has stopped working. Ms. Fogg stated that the parts are no longer available, so a new main control panel and a key pad are needed to restore the alarm system to working order. 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 $1,800 from the Library - Salary/Non-Union line to the Library - Expenses/Purchase Services, Repairs and Maintenance to pay for alarm system which has stopped working. Ms. Fogg stated that the parts are no longer available, so a new main control panel and a key pad are needed to restore the alarm system to working order. Mr. ; ; Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
To approve the Line Item Transfer in amount of $5,000 from the Library - Salary/Non-Union line to the Library - Expenses/Purchase Services, Repairs and Maintenance line to repair the rear patron...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion-to approve the Line Item Transfer in amount of $5,000 from the Library - Salary/Non-Union line to the Library - Expenses/Purchase Services, Repairs and Maintenance line to repair the rear patron deck area and bring the railings up to code. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion-to approve the Line Item Transfer in amount of $5,000 from the Library - Salary/Non-Union line to the Library - Expenses/Purchase Services, Repairs and Maintenance line to repair the rear patron deck area and bring the railings up to code. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $7,800 from the Library - Salary/Non-Union line to the Library - Expenses/Purchase Services, Repairs and Maintenance line to do the final design and...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $7,800 from the Library - Salary/Non-Union line to the Library - Expenses/Purchase Services, Repairs and Maintenance line to do the final design and construction plans to install an ADA bathroom on the main floor of the library. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked Ms. Fogg and Mr. Chute if the initial design had been paid for with funds from an Article at Town Meeting to which Ms. Fogg replied no. Ms. Fogg stated that the initial design had been paid for out of the Library Expense budget. Mr. Chute stated that after the final design has been concluded it may become an article for Town Meeting depending on the cost estimates. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $7,800 from the Library - Salary/Non-Union line to the Library - Expenses/Purchase Services, Repairs and Maintenance line to do the final design and construction plans to install an ADA bathroom on the main floor of the library. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked Ms. Fogg and Mr. Chute if the initial design had been paid for with funds from an Article at Town Meeting to which Ms. Fogg replied no. Ms. Fogg stated that the initial design had been paid for out of the Library Expense budget. Mr. Chute stated that after the final design has been concluded it may become an article for Town Meeting depending on the cost estimates. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Correspondence
Authorize Mr. Purcell to contact Mr. Fishman for a brief time extension beyond the 14 days in which to respond to his letter and for more information regarding this matter
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize Mr. Purcell to contact Mr. Fishman for a brief time extension beyond the 14 days in which to respond to his letter and for more information regarding this matter. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize Mr. Purcell to contact Mr. Fishman for a brief time extension beyond the 14 days in which to respond to his letter and for more information regarding this matter. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
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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