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November 15, 2018
20 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 November 1, 2018 (Regular Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of November 1, 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 November 1, 2018 (Regular Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept the minutes of November 1, 2018 (Executive Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of November 1, 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 November 1, 2018 (Executive Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept the minutes of October 19, 2018 (Emergency Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of October 19, 2018 (Emergency Session) as read. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of October 19, 2018 (Emergency Session) as read. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
188 Central Street
Approve National Grid's Petition #25930829 for Duct Locations at 188 Central Street
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve National Grid's Petition #25930829 for Duct Locations at 188 Central Street. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve National Grid's Petition #25930829 for Duct Locations at 188 Central Street. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
IT Memorandum of Understanding
Approve and sign the IT Memorandum of Understanding pending concurrence with the School Committee's approval to consolidate the departments
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and sign the IT Memorandum of Understanding pending concurrence with the School Committee's approval to consolidate the departments. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and sign the IT Memorandum of Understanding pending concurrence with the School Committee's approval to consolidate the departments. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Employment Agreement for Deputy Police Chief
Approve and sign the Employment Agreement for Denis Linehan as Deputy Police Chief
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and sign the Employment Agreement for Denis Linehan as Deputy Police Chief. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and sign the Employment Agreement for Denis Linehan as Deputy Police Chief. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Change Orders for the Designer Selection Committee
Approve Change Order Number 002 in the amount of $6,997.00 for contract adjustments including deleting the garbage disposal, changes due to the Building Commissioner's requests, and adding...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve Change Order Number 002 in the amount of $6,997.00 for contract adjustments including deleting the garbage disposal, changes due to the Building Commissioner's requests, and adding bollards at the transformer per National Grid. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve Change Order Number 002 in the amount of $6,997.00 for contract adjustments including deleting the garbage disposal, changes due to the Building Commissioner's requests, and adding bollards at the transformer per National Grid. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve Change Order Number 003 in the amount of $31,084.48 for contract adjustments including civil and landscape drawing changes due to the Conservation Commission's request and the removal of...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Change Order Number 003 in the amount of $31,084.48 for contract adjustments including civil and landscape drawing changes due to the Conservation Commission's request and the removal of unsuitable soils within the building footprint. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Change Order Number 003 in the amount of $31,084.48 for contract adjustments including civil and landscape drawing changes due to the Conservation Commission's request and the removal of unsuitable soils within the building footprint. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Street Opening Permit Application by Columbia Gas for 86 Fagan Drive
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Columbia Gas for 86 Fagan Drive for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 350" road cut trench to install the new gas main
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Columbia Gas for 86 Fagan Drive for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 350" road cut trench to install the new gas main. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Columbia Gas for 86 Fagan Drive for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 350" road cut trench to install the new gas main. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement for the Installation of Gas Facilities prepared by Columbia Gas
Mr. Brady made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement for the Installation of Gas Facilities prepared by Columbia Gas. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement for the Installation of Gas Facilities prepared by Columbia Gas. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Columbia Gas for 52 West Spring Street for a 3' x 2' road cut to locate and raise the test station with the stipulation that the work be completed...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Columbia Gas for 52 West Spring Street for a 3' x 2' road cut to locate and raise the test station with the stipulation that the work be completed within seven days of the application approval and that 'the trench be rehabilitated pursuant to the standards and requirements of 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 Application by Columbia Gas for 52 West Spring Street for a 3' x 2' road cut to locate and raise the test station with the stipulation that the work be completed within seven days of the application approval and that 'the trench be rehabilitated pursuant to the standards and requirements of the Department of Public Works. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Gift Request Forms for the Council on Aging
Accept the gift donation of turkeys from Walmart at an estimated value of $60 for the annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the Council on Aging
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the gift donation of turkeys from Walmart at an estimated value of $60 for the annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the Council on Aging. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the gift donation of turkeys from Walmart at an estimated value of $60 for the annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the Council on Aging. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept the gift donation in the amount of $200 from the Avon Police Relief Association to be used to purchase food for the annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the Council on Aging
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the gift donation in the amount of $200 from the Avon Police Relief Association to be used to purchase food for the annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the Council on Aging. - Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the gift donation in the amount of $200 from the Avon Police Relief Association to be used to purchase food for the annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the Council on Aging. - Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept the gift card donation from Walmart in the amount of $20 to be used as a door prize at the annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the Council on Aging
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift card donation from Walmart in the amount of $20 to be used as a door prize at the annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the Council on Aging. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift card donation from Walmart in the amount of $20 to be used as a door prize at the annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the Council on Aging. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Accept the gift card donation from CareOne at Randolph in the amount of $25 to be used as a door prize at the annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the Council on Aging
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift card donation from CareOne at Randolph in the amount of $25 to be used as a door prize at the annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the Council on Aging. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift card donation from CareOne at Randolph in the amount of $25 to be used as a door prize at the annual Thanksgiving luncheon at the Council on Aging. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Resignation of Assistant Librarian
Accept Ms. Roberts' resignation with regret
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept Ms. Roberts' resignation with regret. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept Ms. Roberts' resignation with regret. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Resignation of Compost Site Attendant
Accept Mr. McNally's resignation with regret
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept Mr. McNally's resignation with regret. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept Mr. McNally's resignation with regret. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Disclosure of Financial Interest
Approve the Disclosure of Financial Interest and authorize the Chairman to sign the disclosure
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Disclosure of Financial Interest and authorize the Chairman to sign the disclosure. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked which department hired Mr. Aiello for the house demolition to which Mr. Enos replied the Building Commissioner. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Disclosure of Financial Interest and authorize the Chairman to sign the disclosure. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked which department hired Mr. Aiello for the house demolition to which Mr. Enos replied the Building Commissioner. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
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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