MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 16, 2018
15 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 19, 2018 (Regular Session) as read
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of July 19, 2018 (Regular Session) as read. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of July 19, 2018 (Regular Session) as read. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Accept the minutes of July 19, 2018 (Executive Session) as read
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of July 19, 2018 (Executive Session) as read. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of July 19, 2018 (Executive Session) as read. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Accept the minutes of August 2, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of August 2, 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 August 2, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Discussion by Water Commissioners of Water Rates
DPW Director William Fitzgerald to finalize his recommendation for a percentage increase to the water rates based on a six-year plan and to make his suggestions to the Board before the next...
Mr. Brady made a motion for DPW Director William Fitzgerald to finalize his recommendation for a percentage increase to the water rates based on a six-year plan and to make his suggestions to the Board before the next billing cycle so that the increase can be applied. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion for DPW Director William Fitzgerald to finalize his recommendation for a percentage increase to the water rates based on a six-year plan and to make his suggestions to the Board before the next billing cycle so that the increase can be applied. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approval of Contracts for new Police Station Building
Give the Town Administrator authority to approve, sign and execute the contracts for ATC Group Services and Donnegan Systems, Inc. to keep the project moving forward
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to give the Town Administrator authority to approve, sign and execute the contracts for ATC Group Services and Donnegan Systems, Inc. to keep the project moving forward. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to give the Town Administrator authority to approve, sign and execute the contracts for ATC Group Services and Donnegan Systems, Inc. to keep the project moving forward. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
The Board denied the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for 69 Memorial Drive for gas
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Concrete Ways Inc. for a new driveway at 527 West Main Street for the resident to have better access to the street on Klondike Road
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Concrete Ways Inc. for a new driveway at 527 West Main Street for the resident to have better access to the street on Klondike Road. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Concrete Ways Inc. for a new driveway at 527 West Main Street for the resident to have better access to the street on Klondike Road. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the gift donation in the amount of $260 from Jordan's Furniture to support the veterans of the Town
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation in the amount of $260 from Jordan's Furniture to support the veterans of the Town. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation in the amount of $260 from Jordan's Furniture to support the veterans of the Town. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the gift donation for entertainment and food for the Council on Aging's August picnic at the Fish & Game Association, for an estimated value of $250
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation for entertainment and food for the Council on Aging's August picnic at the Fish & Game Association, for an estimated value of $250. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation for entertainment and food for the Council on Aging's August picnic at the Fish & Game Association, for an estimated value of $250. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Procurement Officer
Appoint Town Administrator Gregory Enos as the Procurement Officer for the Town
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Town Administrator Gregory Enos as the Procurement Officer for the Town. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Town Administrator Gregory Enos as the Procurement Officer for the Town. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept Ms. Geary's resignation with regret
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept Ms. Geary's resignation with regret. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept Ms. Geary's resignation with regret. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Appoint Caren Wheelwright to the position of Senior Circulation Assistant at the Library for a Grade OAL 2, Step 1 at the rate of $18.25 per hour.'
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Caren Wheelwright to the position of Senior Circulation Assistant at the Library for a Grade OAL 2, Step 1 at the rate of $18.25 per hour.' Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Caren Wheelwright to the position of Senior Circulation Assistant at the Library for a Grade OAL 2, Step 1 at the rate of $18.25 per hour.' Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Appoint Nicholas Caterina to the position of GIS Intern for the Department of Public Works at the rate of $15.00 per hour
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Nicholas Caterina to the position of GIS Intern for the Department of Public Works at the rate of $15.00 per hour. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. - Beckerman asked if this was a part-time position to which Chairman Rose replied in the affirmative. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Nicholas Caterina to the position of GIS Intern for the Department of Public Works at the rate of $15.00 per hour. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. - Beckerman asked if this was a part-time position to which Chairman Rose replied in the affirmative. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
One Day Special Permit
Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for September 8, 2018
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for September 8, 2018. 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 for September 8, 2018. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Mattress Firm for a 10° x 10° balloon and "Wavy Arm Guy" from August 17, 2018 through September 9, 2018 advertising a Labor Day Sale with the stipulation that...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Mattress Firm for a 10° x 10° balloon and "Wavy Arm Guy" from August 17, 2018 through September 9, 2018 advertising a Labor Day Sale with the stipulation that the tenant receive written permission from the landlord and submit to the Board prior to the release of the permit. 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 for a 10° x 10° balloon and "Wavy Arm Guy" from August 17, 2018 through September 9, 2018 advertising a Labor Day Sale with the stipulation that the tenant receive written permission from the landlord and submit to the Board prior to the release of the permit. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Regular Session, as requested by the Chair for the reasons stated above
Mr. Beckerman - ; made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session, as requested by the Chair for the reasons stated above. 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 adjourn the Regular Session, as requested by the Chair for the reasons stated above. 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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