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September 27, 2018
27 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
Bert Cabral, Walmart Manager
Accept the minutes of September 6, 2018 (Regular Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of September 6, 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 September 6, 2018 (Regular Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept the minutes of September 20, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of September 20, 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 September 20, 2018 (Workshop Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept the minutes of September 20, 2018 (Executive Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of September 20, 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 September 20, 2018 (Executive Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Chairman Rose to sign the Notice of Intent for the MS4 Stormwater Management Permit
Mr. Beckerman made a motion for Chairman Rose to sign the Notice of Intent for the MS4 Stormwater Management Permit. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion for Chairman Rose to sign the Notice of Intent for the MS4 Stormwater Management Permit. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Discussion by Water Commissioners on Water Rates
Approve the increase in water rates as recommended by Mr. Fitzgerald with the stipulation that his proposal be documented in a written memorandum and that the rate change will take effect by the...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the increase in water rates as recommended by Mr. Fitzgerald with the stipulation that his proposal be documented in a written memorandum and that the rate change will take effect by the next billing cycle. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the increase in water rates as recommended by Mr. Fitzgerald with the stipulation that his proposal be documented in a written memorandum and that the rate change will take effect by the next billing cycle. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Deputy Police Chief Update
Offer a Conditional Offer of Employment to Denis Linehan for the Deputy Police Chief position pending the successful negotiation of an Employment Agreement
Mr. Brady made a motion to offer a Conditional Offer of Employment to Denis Linehan for the Deputy Police Chief position pending the successful negotiation of an Employment Agreement. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to offer a Conditional Offer of Employment to Denis Linehan for the Deputy Police Chief position pending the successful negotiation of an Employment Agreement. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Backup/Interim Town Accountant Proposal
Appoint the firm of Eric A. Kinsherf, CPA to provide an Interim Town Accountant for services and coverage needed during Ms. Brown's vacation
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint the firm of Eric A. Kinsherf, CPA to provide an Interim Town Accountant for services and coverage needed during Ms. Brown's vacation. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked if the Town was hiring Mr. Kinsherf or his firm. Mr. Kinsherf stated that all contracts are made through his firm, and the Interim Town Accountant will most likely be the senior staff member tt . ; that has been assisting the Town with the payroll accrual issue. Mr. Kinsherf stated that his firm carries the insurance. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint the firm of Eric A. Kinsherf, CPA to provide an Interim Town Accountant for services and coverage needed during Ms. Brown's vacation. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked if the Town was hiring Mr. Kinsherf or his firm. Mr. Kinsherf stated that all contracts are made through his firm, and the Interim Town Accountant will most likely be the senior staff member tt . ; that has been assisting the Town with the payroll accrual issue. Mr. Kinsherf stated that his firm carries the insurance. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the scope of services as proposed by Scott Griffin Architects for the roof replacement project in the amount of $11,525
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the scope of services as proposed by Scott Griffin Architects for the roof replacement project in the amount of $11,525. Mr. Brady noted that there was no contract for the Board to sign regarding this matter. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked Mr. Comeau if there was money left in the article from the Town Meeting to pay the consultant. Mr. Comeau stated that the balance of that article will cover the cost of the scope of services proposed by Scott Griffin Architects. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the scope of services as proposed by Scott Griffin Architects for the roof replacement project in the amount of $11,525. Mr. Brady noted that there was no contract for the Board to sign regarding this matter. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked Mr. Comeau if there was money left in the article from the Town Meeting to pay the consultant. Mr. Comeau stated that the balance of that article will cover the cost of the scope of services proposed by Scott Griffin Architects. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Engineering Contract for the Department of Public Works
Approve the Haley and Ward, Inc. engineering proposal and to allow the DPW Director William Fitzgerald to move forward with this project
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Haley and Ward, Inc. engineering proposal and to allow the DPW Director William Fitzgerald to move forward with this project. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Haley and Ward, Inc. engineering proposal and to allow the DPW Director William Fitzgerald to move forward with this project. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
November 6, 2018 State Election Warrant
Sign the November 6, 2018 State Election Warrant
Mr. Brady made a motion to sign the November 6, 2018 State Election Warrant. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to sign the November 6, 2018 State Election Warrant. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Police Station Equipment Purchase
Authorize the Town
Mr. Brady made a motion to authorize the Town . Administrator to sign the purchase orders for all three Comtronics purchase orders. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to authorize the Town . Administrator to sign the purchase orders for all three Comtronics purchase orders. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
IT/School Memorandum of Understanding
Allow the Town Administrator to move forward with drafting a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and the school for IT support
Mr. Brady made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to move forward with drafting a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and the school for IT support. 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 drafting a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and the school for IT support. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Old Colony Elder Services Memorandum of Understanding
Authorize the Council on Aging Director Gene Mazzella to sign the Old Colony Elder Services Memorandum of Understanding for home delivered meals
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Council on Aging Director Gene Mazzella to sign the Old Colony Elder Services Memorandum of Understanding for home delivered meals. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Council on Aging Director Gene Mazzella to sign the Old Colony Elder Services Memorandum of Understanding for home delivered meals. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Personnel Action Forms for the Council on Aging
Approve the Personnel Action Form for van driver William Salter for a classification change and step increase to a Grade F7, Step 6 at the rate of $15.42 per hour effective July 1, 2018
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for van driver William Salter for a classification change and step increase to a Grade F7, Step 6 at the rate of $15.42 per hour effective July 1, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked the Town Administrator if the rate was budgeted and if the pay would be retroactive. Mr. Enos stated that Mr. Mazzella did budget the increase for all non-union employees in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget and the pay would be retroactive to their anniversary date in the position. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for van driver William Salter for a classification change and step increase to a Grade F7, Step 6 at the rate of $15.42 per hour effective July 1, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked the Town Administrator if the rate was budgeted and if the pay would be retroactive. Mr. Enos stated that Mr. Mazzella did budget the increase for all non-union employees in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget and the pay would be retroactive to their anniversary date in the position. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for head cook Cynthia Seeley for a classification change and step increase to a Grade F8, Step 3 at the rate of $15.52 per hour effective J uly 27, 2018
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for head cook Cynthia Seeley for a classification change and step increase to a Grade F8, Step 3 at the rate of $15.52 per hour effective J uly 27, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for head cook Cynthia Seeley for a classification change and step increase to a Grade F8, Step 3 at the rate of $15.52 per hour effective J uly 27, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for assistant cook Timothy Kelley for a classification change and step increase to a Grade F7, Step 1 at the rate of $13.87 per hour effective July 11, 2018
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for assistant cook Timothy Kelley for a classification change and step increase to a Grade F7, Step 1 at the rate of $13.87 per hour effective July 11, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for assistant cook Timothy Kelley for a classification change and step increase to a Grade F7, Step 1 at the rate of $13.87 per hour effective July 11, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Volunteer Coordinator Jane Carthas for a classification change and step increase to a Grade F8, Step 2 at the rate of $15.15 per hour effective July 1, 2018
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Volunteer Coordinator Jane Carthas for a classification change and step increase to a Grade F8, Step 2 at the rate of $15.15 per hour effective July 1, 2018. It was noted that Ms. Carthas is paid twelve hours weekly through the Formula Grant and paid seven hours weekly though the Town. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Volunteer Coordinator Jane Carthas for a classification change and step increase to a Grade F8, Step 2 at the rate of $15.15 per hour effective July 1, 2018. It was noted that Ms. Carthas is paid twelve hours weekly through the Formula Grant and paid seven hours weekly though the Town. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the gift donation of Connemara Senior Living in Brockton of $250 to be used for food for one birthday celebration
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation of Connemara Senior Living in Brockton of $250 to be used for food for one birthday celebration. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation of Connemara Senior Living in Brockton of $250 to be used for food for one birthday celebration. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the gift donation of Sandra Vinton in the amount of $100 to be used for any senior activity in memory of Everett "Bubba" McGee
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation of Sandra Vinton in the amount of $100 to be used for any senior activity in memory of Everett "Bubba" McGee. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation of Sandra Vinton in the amount of $100 to be used for any senior activity in memory of Everett "Bubba" McGee. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the gift donation of CareOne at Randolph in the estimated value of $90.00 per month to sponsor the purchase of pizza for the monthly birthday celebrations with the stipulation that...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation of CareOne at Randolph in the estimated value of $90.00 per month to sponsor the purchase of pizza for the monthly birthday celebrations with the stipulation that Director Gene Mazzella inform the Board of the end date for this donation. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation of CareOne at Randolph in the estimated value of $90.00 per month to sponsor the purchase of pizza for the monthly birthday celebrations with the stipulation that Director Gene Mazzella inform the Board of the end date for this donation. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approval of Black Friday Hours for Walmart
Approve the Store Manager's request to have the Walmart store open at 1:00 a.m
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Store Manager's request to have the Walmart store open at 1:00 a.m. on November 23, 2018 with the stipulation that the earlier time opening would be considered a trial basis for this year, to be reviewed, evaluated and possibly modified for the following year. The Board expects that Walmart will fully cooperate and work in conjunction with the directive from Chief Bukunt and the Avon Police Department to ensure the safety of all citizens for the Black Friday holiday. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Store Manager's request to have the Walmart store open at 1:00 a.m. on November 23, 2018 with the stipulation that the earlier time opening would be considered a trial basis for this year, to be reviewed, evaluated and possibly modified for the following year. The Board expects that Walmart will fully cooperate and work in conjunction with the directive from Chief Bukunt and the Avon Police Department to ensure the safety of all citizens for the Black Friday holiday. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Request to Surplus 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Declare the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria surplus
Mr. Brady made a motion to declare the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria surplus. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to declare the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria surplus. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
FCC Regulations regarding Community Access Cable
Allow the Town Administrator to sign and send the letters to Mr. Beckwith and Ms. Maloney regarding cable restrictions
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to sign and send the letters to Mr. Beckwith and Ms. Maloney regarding cable restrictions. Mr. Brady seconded the motion, The motion , carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to sign and send the letters to Mr. Beckwith and Ms. Maloney regarding cable restrictions. Mr. Brady seconded the motion, The motion , carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the revised job description for a Part-Time, Year- Round Youth Program Director for the Park & Recreation Commission
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the revised job description for a Part-Time, Year- Round Youth Program Director for the Park & Recreation Commission. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the revised job description for a Part-Time, Year- Round Youth Program Director for the Park & Recreation Commission. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Allow the Town Administrator to post for this position
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to post for this position. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to post for this position. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Regular Session
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Regular 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 adjourn the Regular 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)
Adjourn the meeting
Mr. Beckerman moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Brady seconded the meeting, so voted 3-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Brady seconded the meeting, so voted 3-0..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
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