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September 6, 2018
28 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 August 9, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of August 9, 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 9, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Accept the minutes of August 9, 2018 (Executive Session) as read
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of August 9, 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 August 9, 2018 (Executive Session) as read. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Accept the minutes of August 16, 2018 (Regular Session) as read
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of August 16, 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 August 16, 2018 (Regular Session) as read. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Accept the minutes of August 16, 2018 (Executive Session) as read
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of August 16, 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 August 16, 2018 (Executive Session) as read. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Update on Flag Pole at DeMarco Park
Accept the installation of the flag pole with the stipulation that the Avon Firefighter's Relief Association submit a gift donation form for formal approval by the Board
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the installation of the flag pole with the stipulation that the Avon Firefighter's Relief Association submit a gift donation form for formal approval by the Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the installation of the flag pole with the stipulation that the Avon Firefighter's Relief Association submit a gift donation form for formal approval by the Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Fire Chief's recommendations and allow Chief Spurr to send provisional offers to Julie Burns, James Houhoulis, Michael Smiddy and Matthew Lucio
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Fire Chief's recommendations and allow Chief Spurr to send provisional offers to Julie Burns, James Houhoulis, Michael Smiddy and Matthew Lucio. Mr. ; Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Fire Chief's recommendations and allow Chief Spurr to send provisional offers to Julie Burns, James Houhoulis, Michael Smiddy and Matthew Lucio. Mr. ; Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Patrol Officers
Make conditional offers of employment to Joubert Barbosa, Owen Carrel, Thomas DiNatale and Kevin Murphy pursuant to the Police Chief's recommendation
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to make conditional offers of employment to Joubert Barbosa, Owen Carrel, Thomas DiNatale and Kevin Murphy pursuant to the Police Chief's recommendation. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to make conditional offers of employment to Joubert Barbosa, Owen Carrel, Thomas DiNatale and Kevin Murphy pursuant to the Police Chief's recommendation. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Mr. Brady made a 3
Mr. Brady made a 3 . motion to appoint Officer Charles Guilbault as Acting Sergeant to the Avon Police Department. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a 3 . motion to appoint Officer Charles Guilbault as Acting Sergeant to the Avon Police Department. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion Route Update
Allow the Town Administrator to send the letter to Mary Jo Perry of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Mr. Brady made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to send the letter to Mary Jo Perry of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to send the letter to Mary Jo Perry of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Ambulance Software
Approve and sign the Master Subscription and License Agreement by ESO Solutions, Inc. for new ambulance software
Mr. Beckerman made a motion for the Board to approve and sign the Master Subscription and License Agreement by ESO Solutions, Inc. for new ambulance software. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion for the Board to approve and sign the Master Subscription and License Agreement by ESO Solutions, Inc. for new ambulance software. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Amend to approve and sign the contract for CodeRED by Onsolve, LLC with the stipulation that if any onsite training is needed Chief Spurr needs to consult the Board for approval
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to amend to approve and sign the contract for CodeRED by Onsolve, LLC with the stipulation that if any onsite training is needed Chief Spurr needs to consult the Board for approval. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to amend to approve and sign the contract for CodeRED by Onsolve, LLC with the stipulation that if any onsite training is needed Chief Spurr needs to consult the Board for approval. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Chief Spurr, Chief Bukunt and Health Agent Kathleen Waldron approached the Board to discuss
Approve and sign the Memorandum of Understanding for a Shared Emergency Dispensing Site Location
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and sign the Memorandum of Understanding for a Shared Emergency Dispensing Site Location. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and sign the Memorandum of Understanding for a Shared Emergency Dispensing Site Location. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Small Scale Initiatives Grant
Accept and sign the Small Scale Initiatives Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept and sign the Small Scale Initiatives Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept and sign the Small Scale Initiatives Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
IMC Contract
Allow the Town Administrator to move forward with obtaining and signing the IMC contract for the Public Safety Departments
Mr. Brady made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to move forward with obtaining and signing the IMC contract for the Public Safety Departments. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to move forward with obtaining and signing the IMC contract for the Public Safety Departments. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Zobrio Contract
Approve and sign the Zobrio Annual Client Care Agreement
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve and sign the Zobrio Annual Client Care Agreement. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman noted on page one of the contract that the support hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Mr. Beckerman asked if there was any support should the system crash on Thursday evenings when Town Hall is open until 7:30 p.m. Mr. Enos stated that after 5:00 p.m., calls are forwarded to a call center in Chicago at no additional cost for after-hours support. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve and sign the Zobrio Annual Client Care Agreement. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman noted on page one of the contract that the support hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Mr. Beckerman asked if there was any support should the system crash on Thursday evenings when Town Hall is open until 7:30 p.m. Mr. Enos stated that after 5:00 p.m., calls are forwarded to a call center in Chicago at no additional cost for after-hours support. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Change of Hours for Avon Public Library
Allow the library to close at 8:00 p.m
Mr. Brady made a motion to allow the library to close at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the stipulation that there are no collective bargaining issues. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to allow the library to close at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the stipulation that there are no collective bargaining issues. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appointment of Part-Time Circulation Assistant
Appoint Laura Donahue as a Part-Time Circulation Assistant at the Library for a Grade 6, Step 7 employee at the rate of $13.76 per hour
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Laura Donahue as a Part-Time Circulation Assistant at the Library for a Grade 6, Step 7 employee at the rate of $13.76 per hour. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for ' discussion. Mr. Beckerman requested that Ms. Fogg correct the Personnel Action Form to reflect that Ms. Donahue is a "New Hire - Higher Step instead of "New Hire - Step 1". Ms. Fogg informed Mr. Beckerman she would correct that. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Laura Donahue as a Part-Time Circulation Assistant at the Library for a Grade 6, Step 7 employee at the rate of $13.76 per hour. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for ' discussion. Mr. Beckerman requested that Ms. Fogg correct the Personnel Action Form to reflect that Ms. Donahue is a "New Hire - Higher Step instead of "New Hire - Step 1". Ms. Fogg informed Mr. Beckerman she would correct that. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Street Opening Permit
Amend the approval with the stipulation that Columbia Gas follow the Department of Public Works' trench rehabilitation procedures
Mr. Brady made a motion to amend the approval with the stipulation that Columbia Gas follow the Department of Public Works' trench rehabilitation procedures. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to amend the approval with the stipulation that Columbia Gas follow the Department of Public Works' trench rehabilitation procedures. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. 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 a club event on October 21, 2018
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event on October 21, 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 a club event on October 21, 2018. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the Employment Agreement for Robert Borden as the Building Inspector for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Employment Agreement for Robert Borden as the Building Inspector for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked if Mr. Borden will receive retroactive payment as the agreement commenced on July 1, 2018 to which Mr. Enos replied in the affirmative. Mr. Beckerman called for a point of order that the contract calls for a performance evaluation in paragraph 10, which is a typographical error in the contract as it is written in paragraph 9 of the agreement, not paragraph 10. Mr. Enos stated that he will mark the contract accordingly and have both himself and Mr. Borden initial the change. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Employment Agreement for Robert Borden as the Building Inspector for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked if Mr. Borden will receive retroactive payment as the agreement commenced on July 1, 2018 to which Mr. Enos replied in the affirmative. Mr. Beckerman called for a point of order that the contract calls for a performance evaluation in paragraph 10, which is a typographical error in the contract as it is written in paragraph 9 of the agreement, not paragraph 10. Mr. Enos stated that he will mark the contract accordingly and have both himself and Mr. Borden initial the change. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appointment of Fence Viewer
Appoint Robert Borden as the Fence Viewer for the Town of Avon, term to expire June 30, 2021
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Robert Borden as the Fence Viewer for the Town of Avon, term to expire June 30, 2021. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Robert Borden as the Fence Viewer for the Town of Avon, term to expire June 30, 2021. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Social Media for the Town
Allow the Town Administrator to start the process of securing social media pages and drafting policies for the Town of Avon
Mr. Brady made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to start the process of securing social media pages and drafting policies for the Town of Avon. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to start the process of securing social media pages and drafting policies for the Town of Avon. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Gift Acceptance Forms
Approve the gift donation from Philip Tortorella in the amount of $200.00 for a lunch at the Council on Aging in memory of his wife Beverly
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation from Philip Tortorella in the amount of $200.00 for a lunch at the Council on Aging in memory of his wife Beverly. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation from Philip Tortorella in the amount of $200.00 for a lunch at the Council on Aging in memory of his wife Beverly. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the gift donation from Dunkin Donuts on 20 Memorial Drive for coffee and donuts for the annual senior picnic
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation from Dunkin Donuts on 20 Memorial Drive for coffee and donuts for the annual senior picnic. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation from Dunkin Donuts on 20 Memorial Drive for coffee and donuts for the annual senior picnic. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the gift donation from the Avon Walmart for rolls, cupcakes and watermelon for the annual senior picnic
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation from the Avon Walmart for rolls, cupcakes and watermelon for the annual senior picnic. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation from the Avon Walmart for rolls, cupcakes and watermelon for the annual senior picnic. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the gift donation from Roberta Loring in the amount of $50.00 for any senior activity at the Council on Aging
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation from Roberta Loring in the amount of $50.00 for any senior activity at the Council on Aging. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation from Roberta Loring in the amount of $50.00 for any senior activity at the Council on Aging. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
2018 Holiday Festival by the Avon Civic Association
Approve the date of December 2, 2018 for the Annual Holiday Festival
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the date of December 2, 2018 for the Annual Holiday Festival. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the date of December 2, 2018 for the Annual Holiday Festival. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m
Mr. Brady made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Mr. Beckerman 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. Brady made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Mr. Beckerman 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: Brady, second: Beckerman)
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