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August 15, 2019
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven Rose, Robert Brady, Eric Beckerman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Participation
Accept the minutes of July 25, 2019 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of July 25, 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 July 25, 2019 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
APPOINTMENTS
Approve the date of October 6, 2019 for Oktoberfest
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the date of October 6, 2019 for Oktoberfest. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the date of October 6, 2019 for Oktoberfest. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
GPS Equipment Procurement
Approve Verizon as the new vendor for the Town's GPS equipment
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve Verizon as the new vendor for the Town's GPS equipment. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve Verizon as the new vendor for the Town's GPS equipment. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Proposed Enhanced Fee Schedule for Collection of Delinquent Taxes
Raise the demand fee for delinquent taxes for real estate, personal property and motor vehicle excise taxes to $20.00 effective January 1, 2020
Mr. Brady made a motion to raise the demand fee for delinquent taxes for real estate, personal property and motor vehicle excise taxes to $20.00 effective January 1, 2020. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to raise the demand fee for delinquent taxes for real estate, personal property and motor vehicle excise taxes to $20.00 effective January 1, 2020. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appointment of Tax Title Custodian
Appoint the Treasurer/Collector position as the Tax Title Custodian
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint the Treasurer/Collector position as the Tax Title Custodian. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint the Treasurer/Collector position as the Tax Title Custodian. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Debt Exclusion Report for Fiscal Year 2019
Approve Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $314,910.53 to the Board of Assessors to be approved by the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $314,910.53 to the Board of Assessors to be approved by the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue. Pursuant to MGL. 59 Section 21C(n), this law allows the Board of Selectmen to vote to exempt water debt without a Proposition 2 % election. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $314,910.53 to the Board of Assessors to be approved by the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue. Pursuant to MGL. 59 Section 21C(n), this law allows the Board of Selectmen to vote to exempt water debt without a Proposition 2 % election. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Resignation Letter of Park & Recreation Recording Secretary
Accept the resignation with regret of Recording Secretary Jessie Delorey
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the resignation with regret of Recording Secretary Jessie Delorey. Ms. Delorey will attend the last meeting of the Park & Recreation Commission on August 13, 2019. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the resignation with regret of Recording Secretary Jessie Delorey. Ms. Delorey will attend the last meeting of the Park & Recreation Commission on August 13, 2019. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Appointment of Water Systems Technician
Appoint Michael DeRienzo as Water Systems Technician at a Grade PW 1, Step 1 at the rate of $22.49 per hour, effective September 3, 2019
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Michael DeRienzo as Water Systems Technician at a Grade PW 1, Step 1 at the rate of $22.49 per hour, effective September 3, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Michael DeRienzo as Water Systems Technician at a Grade PW 1, Step 1 at the rate of $22.49 per hour, effective September 3, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Avon Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Contract
Table the MVP contract until the meeting of August 22, 2019 to provide adequate time to make the revisions and present a new contract to the Board
Mr. Brady made a motion to table the MVP contract until the meeting of August 22, 2019 to provide adequate time to make the revisions and present a new contract to the Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to table the MVP contract until the meeting of August 22, 2019 to provide adequate time to make the revisions and present a new contract to the Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Tata & Howard Proposals for Engineering Services
Table the three Tata & Howard proposals to the meeting of August 22, 2019 at which time Mr. Fitzgerald will provide sources of funding to the Board
Mr. Brady made a motion to table the three Tata & Howard proposals to the meeting of August 22, 2019 at which time Mr. Fitzgerald will provide sources of funding to the Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to table the three Tata & Howard proposals to the meeting of August 22, 2019 at which time Mr. Fitzgerald will provide sources of funding to the Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Gift Donation to the Park & Recreation Youth Program
Accept the gift donation from Mr. Peter Patel in the amount of $200 to the Park & Recreation Youth Program
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the gift donation from Mr. Peter Patel in the amount of $200 to the Park & Recreation Youth Program. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the gift donation from Mr. Peter Patel in the amount of $200 to the Park & Recreation Youth Program. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Temporary Sign Permit Applications
Approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Dunkin Donuts with a modified expiration date of September 19, 2019
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Dunkin Donuts with a modified expiration date of September 19, 2019. Dunkin Donuts can reapply for another permit after that date. Mr. Brady abstained from voting. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The minutes say Robert Brady 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. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Dunkin Donuts with a modified expiration date of September 19, 2019. Dunkin Donuts can reapply for another permit after that date. Mr. Brady abstained from voting. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Street Opening Permit Applications
Grant the Street Opening Permit Application from Columbia Gas for East High Street (near the Fire Station) for gas line maintenance work and to raise a test station
Mr. Brady made a motion to grant the Street Opening Permit Application from Columbia Gas for East High Street (near the Fire Station) for gas line maintenance work and to raise a test station. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to grant the Street Opening Permit Application from Columbia Gas for East High Street (near the Fire Station) for gas line maintenance work and to raise a test station. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Columbia Gas for 112 West High Street to install new gas service with a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 15" road cut trench
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Columbia Gas for 112 West High Street to install new gas service with a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 15" 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 for 112 West High Street to install new gas service with a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 15" road cut trench. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Outside Legal Counsel for Harrison Boulevard/Pond Street Project
Appoint Glen Hannington and Christopher Connolly from the Law Offices of Glen Hannington as outside counsel for the Harrison Boulevard/Pond Street Project based on the recommendation of Town Counsel
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Glen Hannington and Christopher Connolly from the Law Offices of Glen Hannington as outside counsel for the Harrison Boulevard/Pond Street Project based on the recommendation of Town Counsel. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Glen Hannington and Christopher Connolly from the Law Offices of Glen Hannington as outside counsel for the Harrison Boulevard/Pond Street Project based on the recommendation of Town Counsel. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Town Administrator's Report
Mr. Beckerman made that motion
Mr. Beckerman made that motion. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made that motion. 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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