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March 7, 2019
14 recorded votes, 2 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 February 21, 2019 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of February 21, 2019 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of February 21, 2019 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
T-Mobile/Metro PCS Final Vote for Water Tank Tower Lease
Grant the positive endorsement to T-Mobile/Metro PCS with the following contingencies: (1) Pursuant to Section 3, T-Mobile/Metro PCS, will make two (2) $15,000 payments to the Town's General Fund...
Mr. Brady made a motion to grant the positive endorsement to T-Mobile/Metro PCS with the following contingencies: (1) Pursuant to Section 3, T-Mobile/Metro PCS, will make two (2) $15,000 payments to the Town's General Fund; (2) T-Mobile/Metro PCS will pay $3,000 towards legal fees; (3) T- Mobile/Metro PCS will only be allowed to swap three antennas with updated equipment, they will not be allowed to add any additional antennas; and (4) Prior to any work being started, T-Mobile/Metro PCS will need written approval from the Director of the Department of Public Works. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to grant the positive endorsement to T-Mobile/Metro PCS with the following contingencies: (1) Pursuant to Section 3, T-Mobile/Metro PCS, will make two (2) $15,000 payments to the Town's General Fund; (2) T-Mobile/Metro PCS will pay $3,000 towards legal fees; (3) T- Mobile/Metro PCS will only be allowed to swap three antennas with updated equipment, they will not be allowed to add any additional antennas; and (4) Prior to any work being started, T-Mobile/Metro PCS will need written approval from the Director of the Department of Public Works. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Designer Selection Committee Change Orders
Approve Change Order Number Five
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Change Order Number Five. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Change Order Number Five. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Owner's Project Manager Contract Award for the Fire Station Renovation Project
Approve and sign the contract between the Town and ACG for the Owner's Project Manager for the Fire Station Renovation Project
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and sign the contract between the Town and ACG for the Owner's Project Manager for the Fire Station Renovation Project. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and sign the contract between the Town and ACG for the Owner's Project Manager for the Fire Station Renovation Project. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Avon Public Library Furnace Contract Award
Award the Avon Public Library Furnace Contract to GEM Plumbing
Mr. Brady made a motion to award the Avon Public Library Furnace Contract to GEM Plumbing. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to award the Avon Public Library Furnace Contract to GEM Plumbing. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Award the Library Furnace Contract to GEM Plumbing with the stipulation that Town Counsel review the contract prior to execution of the same
Mr. Brady made an amended motion to award the Library Furnace Contract to GEM Plumbing with the stipulation that Town Counsel review the contract prior to execution of the same. Mr. Beckerman seconded the amended motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made an amended motion to award the Library Furnace Contract to GEM Plumbing with the stipulation that Town Counsel review the contract prior to execution of the same. Mr. Beckerman seconded the amended motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Printing Company for the Annual Town Report
Approve the recommendation of the Town Administrator and award The Country Press with the printing contract for the 2018 Annual Town Report
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Town Administrator and award The Country Press with the printing contract for the 2018 Annual Town Report. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Town Administrator and award The Country Press with the printing contract for the 2018 Annual Town Report. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
MBTA Bus Stop at Demarco Park
Authorize the Town Administrator to contact the MBTA regarding the possibility of relocating the bus stop to begin this process
Mr. Brady made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to contact the MBTA regarding the possibility of relocating the bus stop to begin this process. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to contact the MBTA regarding the possibility of relocating the bus stop to begin this process. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Avon Community Media Access Contract
Approve and sign the Agreement between the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Directors of Avon Community Access & Media, Inc
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve and sign the Agreement between the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Directors of Avon Community Access & Media, Inc. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve and sign the Agreement between the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Directors of Avon Community Access & Media, Inc. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approval of Contract Renewal for Cloud Backup
Approve the sales quote in the amount of $27,164.94 for the Barracuda Backup Server
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the sales quote in the amount of $27,164.94 for the Barracuda Backup Server. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the sales quote in the amount of $27,164.94 for the Barracuda Backup Server. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Requests from Candidates for Political Lawn Signs
Approve the request from J ohn W. Kelley, Jr. to display 250 campaign signs throughout the Town of Avon to display his bid for Selectman
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request from J ohn W. Kelley, Jr. to display 250 campaign signs throughout the Town of Avon to display his bid for Selectman. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. Chairman Rose abstained. The motion carried.
The minutes say Steven Rose abstained, but they give no count and do not record how the other members voted, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request from J ohn W. Kelley, Jr. to display 250 campaign signs throughout the Town of Avon to display his bid for Selectman. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. Chairman Rose abstained. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the request from Steven Rose to display 75 campaign signs throughout the Town of Avon to display his bid for reappointment as Selectman
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request from Steven Rose to display 75 campaign signs throughout the Town of Avon to display his bid for reappointment as Selectman. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. Chairman Rose abstained. The motion carried.
The minutes say Steven Rose abstained, but they give no count and do not record how the other members voted, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request from Steven Rose to display 75 campaign signs throughout the Town of Avon to display his bid for reappointment as Selectman. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. Chairman Rose abstained. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appointment to Conservation Commission
Appoint John J. Costa, Jr. to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2021
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint John J. Costa, Jr. to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2021. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint John J. Costa, Jr. to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2021. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Regular Session for the sole purpose of adjournment
Mr. Brady made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session for the sole purpose of adjournment. 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 Regular Session for the sole purpose of adjournment. 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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