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July 5, 2018
23 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven Rose, Eric Beckerman, Robert Brady
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Gregory Enos
Accept the minutes of June 21, 2018 (Regular Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of June 21, 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 21, 2018 (Regular Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept the minutes of June 21, 2018 (Executive Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of June 21, 2018 (Executive 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 21, 2018 (Executive Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept the minutes of June 23, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of June 23, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of June 23, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Accept the minutes of June 28, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of June 28, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of June 28, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the Common Victualler's License for ML, LLC d/b/a Geri's
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Common Victualler's License for ML, LLC d/b/a Geri's. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Common Victualler's License for ML, LLC d/b/a Geri's. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Personnel Action Form for Public Health Nurse
Approve the revised Personnel Action Form for the Public Health Nurse Dov Yoffe, at $37.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2018
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the revised Personnel Action Form for the Public Health Nurse Dov Yoffe, at $37.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2018. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the revised Personnel Action Form for the Public Health Nurse Dov Yoffe, at $37.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2018. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Gregory Enos as Town Administrator
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Gregory Enos as Town Administrator. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Gregory Enos as Town Administrator. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Temporary Sign Permit for Floor & Décor
Table the Temporary Sign Permit for Floor & Decor until the meeting of July 19,2018
Mr. Brady made a motion to table the Temporary Sign Permit for Floor & Decor until the meeting of July 19,2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to table the Temporary Sign Permit for Floor & Decor until the meeting of July 19,2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Requests for Appointments to Boards & Committees
Appoint Linda Chute, Paul Chute and Karen Johnson to the Cable Advisory Committee, terms to expire June 30, 2019
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Linda Chute, Paul Chute and Karen Johnson to the Cable Advisory Committee, terms to expire June 30, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Linda Chute, Paul Chute and Karen Johnson to the Cable Advisory Committee, terms to expire June 30, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appoint Kathleen McDonald to the Capital Planning Committee, term, to expire June 30, 2019
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Kathleen McDonald to the Capital Planning Committee, term, to expire June 30, 2019. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Kathleen McDonald to the Capital Planning Committee, term, to expire June 30, 2019. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Appoint Gregory Karasinski and Julie Burns to the Capital Planning Committee, term to expire June 30, 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Gregory Karasinski and Julie Burns to the Capital Planning Committee, term to expire June 30, 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Gregory Karasinski and Julie Burns to the Capital Planning Committee, term to expire June 30, 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Appoint Suzzette Waters to the Industrial Development Commission, term to expire June 30, 2021
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Suzzette Waters to the Industrial Development Commission, term to expire June 30, 2021. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Suzzette Waters to the Industrial Development Commission, term to expire June 30, 2021. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Street Opening Permit Applications
Approve the Street Opening Permit by Columbia Gas for 35 Rock Street for a 5' x 5' road cut for end cap remediation with the stipulation that Columbia Gas follow the trench rehabilitation...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit by Columbia Gas for 35 Rock Street for a 5' x 5' road cut for end cap remediation 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 by Columbia Gas for 35 Rock Street for a 5' x 5' road cut for end cap remediation 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)
Approve the Street Opening Permit by Columbia Gas for 3 Shawn Drive for a 5' x 5' road cut for end cap remediation with the stipulation that the company follow the trench rehabilitation procedures...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit by Columbia Gas for 3 Shawn Drive for a 5' x 5' road cut for end cap remediation with the stipulation that the company 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 by Columbia Gas for 3 Shawn Drive for a 5' x 5' road cut for end cap remediation with the stipulation that the company 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)
Approve the Curb Opening by T.L. Edwards for 30 South Street to perform work at the vacant lot such as underground electrical and telecommunications work, new water and gas service and a new driveway
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Curb Opening by T.L. Edwards for 30 South Street to perform work at the vacant lot such as underground electrical and telecommunications work, new water and gas service and a new driveway. The permit was approved with the stipulation that the company follow the trench rehabilitation procedures as instructed by the Department of Public Works. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Curb Opening by T.L. Edwards for 30 South Street to perform work at the vacant lot such as underground electrical and telecommunications work, new water and gas service and a new driveway. The permit was approved with the stipulation that the company follow the trench rehabilitation procedures as instructed by the Department of Public Works. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Requests to Carry Over Vacation Time
Approve the request of Susan Monahan to carry over 148.25 of her vacation hours to be used by December 31, 2018
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request of Susan Monahan to carry over 148.25 of her vacation hours to be used by December 31, 2018. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request of Susan Monahan to carry over 148.25 of her vacation hours to be used by December 31, 2018. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Line Item Transfers
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $500 from the Insurance Medical & Life/Insurance - Personal Services line to the Town Accountant/Salary-Department Head line to cover the deficit...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $500 from the Insurance Medical & Life/Insurance - Personal Services line to the Town Accountant/Salary-Department Head line to cover the deficit due to the new Town Accountant's contract. 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 $500 from the Insurance Medical & Life/Insurance - Personal Services line to the Town Accountant/Salary-Department Head line to cover the deficit due to the new Town Accountant's contract. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $499.31 from the Insurance Medical & Life/Insurance - Personal Services line to the Building Inspector/Salary-Department Head line to cover the...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $499.31 from the Insurance Medical & Life/Insurance - Personal Services line to the Building Inspector/Salary-Department Head line to cover the split payroll. The shortage was due to the AFSCME retroactive pay increase for the Administrative Assistant, Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Ms. Brown had stated that she had transposed the "from" and "to" lines. Mr. Beckerman requested that Ms. Brown correct the - form prior to submitting it to the Finance Committee. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $499.31 from the Insurance Medical & Life/Insurance - Personal Services line to the Building Inspector/Salary-Department Head line to cover the split payroll. The shortage was due to the AFSCME retroactive pay increase for the Administrative Assistant, Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Ms. Brown had stated that she had transposed the "from" and "to" lines. Mr. Beckerman requested that Ms. Brown correct the - form prior to submitting it to the Finance Committee. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $2,393.24 from the Selectmen/Salary-Reserve line to the Technology/Salary-Department Head line to pay for the vacation buyout due to the resignation...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $2,393.24 from the Selectmen/Salary-Reserve line to the Technology/Salary-Department Head line to pay for the vacation buyout due to the resignation of the IT Director. 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 $2,393.24 from the Selectmen/Salary-Reserve line to the Technology/Salary-Department Head line to pay for the vacation buyout due to the resignation of the IT Director. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $4,476.11 from the Insurance Medial & Life/Insurance - Personal Services line-to the Police/Salary-Department Head line to cover the deficit due to...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $4,476.11 from the Insurance Medial & Life/Insurance - Personal Services line-to the Police/Salary-Department Head line to cover the deficit due to the payout of the Police Chief upon his retirement. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked Ms. Brown if the Police Department was currently in a negative balance. Ms. Brown stated that only the salary for the Department Head was negative, but not the bottom line for the Police Department. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $4,476.11 from the Insurance Medial & Life/Insurance - Personal Services line-to the Police/Salary-Department Head line to cover the deficit due to the payout of the Police Chief upon his retirement. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked Ms. Brown if the Police Department was currently in a negative balance. Ms. Brown stated that only the salary for the Department Head was negative, but not the bottom line for the Police Department. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $11,567.47 from the DPW/Expenses - Purchase Supplies/Repairs line to the DPW/Salary-Department Head line to cover the deficit due to an increase in...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $11,567.47 from the DPW/Expenses - Purchase Supplies/Repairs line to the DPW/Salary-Department Head line to cover the deficit due to an increase in the Director's contract. 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 $11,567.47 from the DPW/Expenses - Purchase Supplies/Repairs line to the DPW/Salary-Department Head line to cover the deficit due to an increase in the Director's contract. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $7,300 from the Selectmen/Salary-Reserve line to the Town Administrator/Expenses-Purchase Services line to pay for the bill of Community Paradigm...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $7,300 from the Selectmen/Salary-Reserve line to the Town Administrator/Expenses-Purchase Services line to pay for the bill of Community Paradigm Associates for recruitment services of a new Town Administrator. 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 $7,300 from the Selectmen/Salary-Reserve line to the Town Administrator/Expenses-Purchase Services line to pay for the bill of Community Paradigm Associates for recruitment services of a new Town Administrator. 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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