MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
July 25, 2019
11 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
William Fitzgerald, DPW Director
Enter Executive Session
Mr. Brady made a motion for the Board to enter Executive Session. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. Mr. Brady voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion for the Board to enter Executive Session. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. Mr. Brady voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Meeting Minutes
Accept the minutes of July 11, 2019 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of July 11, 2019 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of July 11, 2019 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Contract for Emergency Repairs
Approve the contract between the Town of Avon and Denis L. Maher Co
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the contract between the Town of Avon and Denis L. Maher Co. for the emergency replacement of the pump at Porter Well in the amount of $16,248.00. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the contract between the Town of Avon and Denis L. Maher Co. for the emergency replacement of the pump at Porter Well in the amount of $16,248.00. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
GPS Equipment Procurement
Remain with New England Mobile as the GPS provider for the Town until more information is provided by the Town Administrator regarding Verizon as a GPS provider
Mr. Brady made a motion to remain with New England Mobile as the GPS provider for the Town until more information is provided by the Town Administrator regarding Verizon as a GPS provider. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to remain with New England Mobile as the GPS provider for the Town until more information is provided by the Town Administrator regarding Verizon as a GPS provider. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appoint the following individuals as election workers for Fiscal Year 2020
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint the following individuals as election workers for Fiscal Year 2020. Jean Kopke, Joanne Grenham, Carol Geary, Julia Fasano, Margaret Rudy, Patricia Olson, Linda Chute, Karen Johnson, Kristen Maguire, Carla Costa, Shanna Faro, Doreen Gouthro, Jennifer Mayo and Elaine Dombrosky Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint the following individuals as election workers for Fiscal Year 2020. Jean Kopke, Joanne Grenham, Carol Geary, Julia Fasano, Margaret Rudy, Patricia Olson, Linda Chute, Karen Johnson, Kristen Maguire, Carla Costa, Shanna Faro, Doreen Gouthro, Jennifer Mayo and Elaine Dombrosky Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Street Opening Permit Application from Columbia Gas
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Columbia Gas to install new gas service at 99 West Spring Street with a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 10 road cut trench
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Columbia Gas to install new gas service at 99 West Spring Street with a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 10 road cut trench. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Columbia Gas to install new gas service at 99 West Spring Street with a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 10 road cut trench. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Discussion of new DPW Truck
Approve the request from the DPW Director to purchase the Chevrolet 2500 from Liberty Chevrolet, complete with the plow package
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request from the DPW Director to purchase the Chevrolet 2500 from Liberty Chevrolet, complete with the plow package. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request from the DPW Director to purchase the Chevrolet 2500 from Liberty Chevrolet, complete with the plow package. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Street Paving Bid - Contract Extension
Approve the second of two one-year contract extensions for Bid No. 2017- PW1 with T.L. Edwards, Inc
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the second of two one-year contract extensions for Bid No. 2017- PW1 with T.L. Edwards, Inc. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the second of two one-year contract extensions for Bid No. 2017- PW1 with T.L. Edwards, Inc. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Melanson Heath Auditor Contract
Town Counsel to review the Melanson Heath contract prior to the Board's approval
Mr. Brady made a motion for Town Counsel to review the Melanson Heath contract prior to the Board's approval. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion for Town Counsel to review the Melanson Heath contract prior to the Board's approval. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
One Day Special Alcohol Permit
Approve the request from the Avon Fish & Game Association for a One Day Special Alcohol Permit on August 10, 2019 for a club function
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request from the Avon Fish & Game Association for a One Day Special Alcohol Permit on August 10, 2019 for a club function. The permit will be valid from August 9, 2019 through August 12,2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request from the Avon Fish & Game Association for a One Day Special Alcohol Permit on August 10, 2019 for a club function. The permit will be valid from August 9, 2019 through August 12,2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. 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 meeting. 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)
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