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April 18, 2019
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven Rose, Robert Brady, Eric Beckerman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Kathleen Waldron, Health Agent i
Enter into Executive Session
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to enter into Executive Session. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to enter into Executive Session. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Reconvene in Open Session
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to reconvene in Open Session. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to reconvene in Open Session. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Reorganization of the Board
Appoint Mr. Rose as Chairman of the Board
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Mr. Rose as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Mr. Rose as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appoint Mr. Brady as Clerk of the Board
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Mr. Brady as Clerk of the Board. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Mr. Brady as Clerk of the Board. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Meeting Minutes
Accept the minutes of April 4, 2019 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of April 4, 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 April 4, 2019 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Appointment of Interim Building Commissioner
Appoint Charles Comeau as the Interim Building Commissioner
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Charles Comeau as the Interim Building Commissioner. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman was concerned if there would be a conflict of interest given that Mr. Comeau is on multiple Boards and Committees for the Town. Mr. Enos informed Mr. Beckerman that in the event there is a conflict of interest, such as the library roof project, a different inspector will be asked to review the project. Mr. Enos stated that, in addition, the Town is looking to hire an additional inspector to help with building permits. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Charles Comeau as the Interim Building Commissioner. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman was concerned if there would be a conflict of interest given that Mr. Comeau is on multiple Boards and Committees for the Town. Mr. Enos informed Mr. Beckerman that in the event there is a conflict of interest, such as the library roof project, a different inspector will be asked to review the project. Mr. Enos stated that, in addition, the Town is looking to hire an additional inspector to help with building permits. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appointment of Senior Circulation Assistant
Appoint Joshua Lagle as Senior Circulation Assistant at the Avon Public Library for a Grade OAL 2, Step 1, at the rate of $18.29 per hour effective April 29, 2019
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Joshua Lagle as Senior Circulation Assistant at the Avon Public Library for a Grade OAL 2, Step 1, at the rate of $18.29 per hour effective April 29, 2019. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Joshua Lagle as Senior Circulation Assistant at the Avon Public Library for a Grade OAL 2, Step 1, at the rate of $18.29 per hour effective April 29, 2019. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Appointment of Compost Site Attendant
Appoint Cynthia Seely as Temporary Compost Site Attendant
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Cynthia Seely as Temporary Compost Site Attendant. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Cynthia Seely as Temporary Compost Site Attendant. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Regional Energy Planning Assistance Grant: OCPC - Green Community
Approve and have the Chair sign the Memorandum of Understanding between OCPC and the Town for Regional Energy Planning Assistance and the Certification of Application
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve and have the Chair sign the Memorandum of Understanding between OCPC and the Town for Regional Energy Planning Assistance and the Certification of Application. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked if Town Counsel should review the application for the Town to become a Green Community to see if there are any different requirements which will increase costs. Mr. Lalli stated that he was aware of some differences in the building code for Green Communities and that he will review and report back to the Board. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve and have the Chair sign the Memorandum of Understanding between OCPC and the Town for Regional Energy Planning Assistance and the Certification of Application. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked if Town Counsel should review the application for the Town to become a Green Community to see if there are any different requirements which will increase costs. Mr. Lalli stated that he was aware of some differences in the building code for Green Communities and that he will review and report back to the Board. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Street Opening Permit Applications from Columbia Gas
Approve the Street Opening Permit at 40 East Street by Columbia Gas to install new gas service with a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 15' road cut trench with the stipulation that the road be...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit at 40 East Street by Columbia Gas to install new gas service with a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 15' road cut trench with the stipulation that the road be rehabilitated pursuant to the DPW's standards and pending verification that all 2018 repairs were satisfactory completed. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit at 40 East Street by Columbia Gas to install new gas service with a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 15' road cut trench with the stipulation that the road be rehabilitated pursuant to the DPW's standards and pending verification that all 2018 repairs were satisfactory completed. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit at 30 South Street by Columbia Gas to install new gas service with a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 35" road cut trench with the stipulation that the road be...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit at 30 South Street by Columbia Gas to install new gas service with a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 35" road cut trench with the stipulation that the road be rehabilitated pursuant to the DPW's standards and pending verification that all 2018 repairs were satisfactory completed. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman seemed to recall an application for 30 South Street in 2018. Mr. Enos and Ms. Faro informed Mr. Beckerman that they will check the records and confirm with him. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit at 30 South Street by Columbia Gas to install new gas service with a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 35" road cut trench with the stipulation that the road be rehabilitated pursuant to the DPW's standards and pending verification that all 2018 repairs were satisfactory completed. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman seemed to recall an application for 30 South Street in 2018. Mr. Enos and Ms. Faro informed Mr. Beckerman that they will check the records and confirm with him. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Regular Session
Mr. Brady made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session. 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. 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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