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July 19, 2018
13 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
Meeting Minutes
Accept the minutes of July 9, 2018 (Regular Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of July 9, 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 July 9, 2018 (Regular Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Gift Request Acceptance Form for Council on Aging
Accept the gift donation of the recently disbanded Avon Garden Club in the amount of $518.54 to be used towards the purchase and installing of outside seating for seniors at the Council on Aging...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation of the recently disbanded Avon Garden Club in the amount of $518.54 to be used towards the purchase and installing of outside seating for seniors at the Council on Aging with recognition towards the same. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation of the recently disbanded Avon Garden Club in the amount of $518.54 to be used towards the purchase and installing of outside seating for seniors at the Council on Aging with recognition towards the same. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Street Opening Requests from Columbia Gas
Approve the street opening request from Columbia Gas for emergency gas maintenance, which was completed on June 19, 2018, at 16 Brentwood Avenue
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the street opening request from Columbia Gas for emergency gas maintenance, which was completed on June 19, 2018, at 16 Brentwood Avenue. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the street opening request from Columbia Gas for emergency gas maintenance, which was completed on June 19, 2018, at 16 Brentwood Avenue. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the street opening request from Columbia Gas for a 3' x 5' road cut at 490 West Main Street to repair a leak on the main with the stipulation that the company follow the trench...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the street opening request from Columbia Gas for a 3' x 5' road cut at 490 West Main Street to repair a leak on the main with the stipulation that the company follow the trench rehabilitation procedures as instructed by the Department of Public Works. Mr. Beckerman . seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman inquired as to why Columbia Gas submitted a check for $100 when the Street Opening Permit fee is $50.00. Ms. Faro informed the Board that she would consult DPW Director William Fitzgerald regarding this matter. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the street opening request from Columbia Gas for a 3' x 5' road cut at 490 West Main Street to repair a leak on the main with the stipulation that the company follow the trench rehabilitation procedures as instructed by the Department of Public Works. Mr. Beckerman . seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman inquired as to why Columbia Gas submitted a check for $100 when the Street Opening Permit fee is $50.00. Ms. Faro informed the Board that she would consult DPW Director William Fitzgerald regarding this matter. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the street opening request from Columbia Gas for a 3' x 5' road cut at 73 North Main Street for new gas service with the stipulation that the company follow the trench rehabilitation...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the street opening request from Columbia Gas for a 3' x 5' road cut at 73 North Main Street for new gas service 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 request from Columbia Gas for a 3' x 5' road cut at 73 North Main Street for new gas service 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 street opening request from Columbia Gas for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a4' x 10' road cut trench at 8 Ekberg Street to install new gas service with the stipulation that the company...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the street opening request from Columbia Gas for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a4' x 10' road cut trench at 8 Ekberg Street to install new gas service 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 request from Columbia Gas for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a4' x 10' road cut trench at 8 Ekberg Street to install new gas service 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)
Appointment of Election Workers
Appoint the following election workers for Fiscal Year 2019
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint the following election workers for Fiscal Year 2019. Jean Kopke as Warden , Joanne Grenham as Deputy Warden / Checker Faith Simon as Checker Carol Geary as Checker Julia Fasano as Checker . Margaret Cain as Checker . Margaret Rudy as Checker Patricia Olson as Checker Linda Chute as Checker Alison Ferro as Checker Karen Johnson as Checker: Carla Costa as Office, Relief, Count ; Doreen Gouthro as Office, Relief, Count Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint the following election workers for Fiscal Year 2019. Jean Kopke as Warden , Joanne Grenham as Deputy Warden / Checker Faith Simon as Checker Carol Geary as Checker Julia Fasano as Checker . Margaret Cain as Checker . Margaret Rudy as Checker Patricia Olson as Checker Linda Chute as Checker Alison Ferro as Checker Karen Johnson as Checker: Carla Costa as Office, Relief, Count ; Doreen Gouthro as Office, Relief, Count Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appointment of Special Police Officer
Appoint Town Administrator Gregory Enos as a Special Police Officer
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Town Administrator Gregory Enos as a Special Police Officer. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Town Administrator Gregory Enos as a Special Police Officer. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for George Vemis as a Special Police Officer
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for George Vemis as a Special Police Officer. Mr. Vemis will be performing details only. The rates will vary depending on the shifts pursuant to the IBPO Local 383 contract. Mr. Beckerman asked if those rates were still valid as the Police Union is currently out of contract. Mr. Rose replied in the affirmative. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for George Vemis as a Special Police Officer. Mr. Vemis will be performing details only. The rates will vary depending on the shifts pursuant to the IBPO Local 383 contract. Mr. Beckerman asked if those rates were still valid as the Police Union is currently out of contract. Mr. Rose replied in the affirmative. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $320,818.76 to the Board of Assessors to be approved by the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $320,818.76 to the Board of Assessors to be approved by the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue. Pursuant to MGL. 59 Section 21C(n), this law allows the Board of Selectmen to vote to exempt water debt without a Proposition 2 % election. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $320,818.76 to the Board of Assessors to be approved by the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue. Pursuant to MGL. 59 Section 21C(n), this law allows the Board of Selectmen to vote to exempt water debt without a Proposition 2 % election. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
State Primary Warrant - September 4, 2018
Sign the State Primary Warrant
Mr. Beckerman made a - motion for the Board to sign the State Primary Warrant. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a - motion for the Board to sign the State Primary Warrant. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Special One Day Alcohol Permit
Approve the Special One Day Alcohol Permit of the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event on August 4, 2018
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Special One Day Alcohol Permit of the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event on August 4, 2018..Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Special One Day Alcohol Permit of the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event on August 4, 2018..Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Adjournment
Conclude the Regular Session
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to conclude the Regular Session. An Executive Session would begin after the Open Session for the purposes of a discussing Collective Bargaining with Union Bargaining Units and Employment Agreements with Non-Union Personnel, which could prove detrimental on the litigating position of the public body, so declared by the Chair, if discussed during the Open Session. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Brady voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to conclude the Regular Session. An Executive Session would begin after the Open Session for the purposes of a discussing Collective Bargaining with Union Bargaining Units and Employment Agreements with Non-Union Personnel, which could prove detrimental on the litigating position of the public body, so declared by the Chair, if discussed during the Open Session. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Brady voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
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