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September 5, 2019
30 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 August 15, 2019 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of August 15, 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 August 15, 2019 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Accept the minutes of August 22, 2019 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of August 22, 2019 (Workshop Session) as written. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of August 22, 2019 (Workshop Session) as written. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
7:45 p.m. - Public Hearing on Petition for Joint Pole Relocations for Pole 10 on Gill Street
Approve National Grid's request to relocate Pole #10 on Gill Street approximately 5' west as the existing pole location was in the way of the resident's driveway
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve National Grid's request to relocate Pole #10 on Gill Street approximately 5' west as the existing pole location was in the way of the resident's driveway. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve National Grid's request to relocate Pole #10 on Gill Street approximately 5' west as the existing pole location was in the way of the resident's driveway. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Prevention Coordinator Job Description
Accept the Prevention Coordinator job description with the condition that the second sentence regarding the Steering Committee be struck from the "Supervision Received" heading
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the Prevention Coordinator job description with the condition that the second sentence regarding the Steering Committee be struck from the "Supervision Received" heading. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the Prevention Coordinator job description with the condition that the second sentence regarding the Steering Committee be struck from the "Supervision Received" heading. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Street Opening Permit Application for 390 West Main Street
Table the Street Opening Permit Application for 390 West Main Street from Columbia Gas until Mr. Fitzgerald can contact the representative and inquire as to how many test stations the company...
Mr. Brady made a motion to table the Street Opening Permit Application for 390 West Main Street from Columbia Gas until Mr. Fitzgerald can contact the representative and inquire as to how many test stations the company intends to raise throughout the Town. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to table the Street Opening Permit Application for 390 West Main Street from Columbia Gas until Mr. Fitzgerald can contact the representative and inquire as to how many test stations the company intends to raise throughout the Town. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Gift Request Acceptance Forms for the Council on Aging
Accept the gift donation of a stainless-steel side-by-side refrigerator/freezer for the Council on Aging kitchen valued at $500 by Glen MacDonald in memory of Wilma MacDonald
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation of a stainless-steel side-by-side refrigerator/freezer for the Council on Aging kitchen valued at $500 by Glen MacDonald in memory of Wilma MacDonald. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation of a stainless-steel side-by-side refrigerator/freezer for the Council on Aging kitchen valued at $500 by Glen MacDonald in memory of Wilma MacDonald. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Accept the gift donation of surplus furniture consisting of three desks, three bookcases and one cubicle wall for the Council on Aging valued at $1,850 from the Norfolk County District Attorney...
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the gift donation of surplus furniture consisting of three desks, three bookcases and one cubicle wall for the Council on Aging valued at $1,850 from the Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey's office. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the gift donation of surplus furniture consisting of three desks, three bookcases and one cubicle wall for the Council on Aging valued at $1,850 from the Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey's office. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept the gift donation by Philip Tortorella in the amount of $150 for the third annual memorial luncheon in memory of his late wife Beverly at the Council on Aging
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation by Philip Tortorella in the amount of $150 for the third annual memorial luncheon in memory of his late wife Beverly 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 donation by Philip Tortorella in the amount of $150 for the third annual memorial luncheon in memory of his late wife Beverly at the Council on Aging. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Accept the gift donation by CareOne Randolph in the amount of $150 for the entertainment for the annual Labor Day cookout
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation by CareOne Randolph in the amount of $150 for the entertainment for the annual Labor Day cookout. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation by CareOne Randolph in the amount of $150 for the entertainment for the annual Labor Day cookout. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Street Opening Permits for Columbia Gas
Deny the Street Opening Permit Application by Columbia Gas for a new service line for 73 North Main Street as it is a state road
The Board unanimously voted to deny the Street Opening Permit Application by Columbia Gas for a new service line for 73 North Main Street as it is a state road.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board unanimously voted to deny the Street Opening Permit Application by Columbia Gas for a new service line for 73 North Main Street as it is a state road..”
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Columbia Gas to replace a gas service line on 53 East Main Street
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Columbia Gas to replace a gas service line on 53 East Main Street. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman questioned why the Department of Public Works approved this application as it appears to be ona state road. Mr. Enos informed Mr. Beckerman that the service line was located on Bartlett Street, where a 3' x 5' road cut would be performed and not on East Main Street. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Columbia Gas to replace a gas service line on 53 East Main Street. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman questioned why the Department of Public Works approved this application as it appears to be ona state road. Mr. Enos informed Mr. Beckerman that the service line was located on Bartlett Street, where a 3' x 5' road cut would be performed and not on East Main Street. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application by T.L. Edwards for 118-120 North Main Street and to authorize the waiver of the permit fee and bond requirements with the stipulation that upon...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application by T.L. Edwards for 118-120 North Main Street and to authorize the waiver of the permit fee and bond requirements with the stipulation that upon completion of the Fire Station Renovation Project, the curb cut must be closed up and restored to its original state. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application by T.L. Edwards for 118-120 North Main Street and to authorize the waiver of the permit fee and bond requirements with the stipulation that upon completion of the Fire Station Renovation Project, the curb cut must be closed up and restored to its original state. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Clear Gov Budgeting Software
Approve the Clear Gov Service Order for a one-year contract with the company
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Clear Gov Service Order for a one-year contract with the company. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Clear Gov Service Order for a one-year contract with the company. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Peer Review Contract for the Zoning Board of Appeals
Approve and sign the Agreement between the Town and Professional Services Corporation, P.C. for a peer review of the Joanna Hills Estates, LLC project
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve and sign the Agreement between the Town and Professional Services Corporation, P.C. for a peer review of the Joanna Hills Estates, LLC project. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve and sign the Agreement between the Town and Professional Services Corporation, P.C. for a peer review of the Joanna Hills Estates, LLC project. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Cleaning Contract for the Police Station
Authorize the one-year agreement with Apple Corps, Inc. for cleaning of the new Public Safety Building
Mr. Brady made a motion to authorize the one-year agreement with Apple Corps, Inc. for cleaning of the new Public Safety Building. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to authorize the one-year agreement with Apple Corps, Inc. for cleaning of the new Public Safety Building. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Solar Credits with the Town of Abington
Authorize the Town Administrator to pursue a one-year agreement for solar credits with the Town of Abington
Mr. Brady made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to pursue a one-year agreement for solar credits with the Town of Abington. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to pursue a one-year agreement for solar credits with the Town of Abington. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Codification Regulations - Water Department
Accept the codification regulations regarding the Water Department (375:1)
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the codification regulations regarding the Water Department (375:1). Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the codification regulations regarding the Water Department (375:1). Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Proposal by Tata & Howard for Engineering Services
Approve Amendment A1 of the Tata & Howard engineering contract in the amount of $15,000 for interconnection evaluation
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Amendment A1 of the Tata & Howard engineering contract in the amount of $15,000 for interconnection evaluation. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Amendment A1 of the Tata & Howard engineering contract in the amount of $15,000 for interconnection evaluation. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve Amendment A2 of the Tata & Howard engineering contract in the amount of $15,000 for a capital efficiency plan update
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Amendment A2 of the Tata & Howard engineering contract in the amount of $15,000 for a capital efficiency plan update. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Amendment A2 of the Tata & Howard engineering contract in the amount of $15,000 for a capital efficiency plan update. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve Amendment A3 of the Tata & Howard engineering contract in the amount of $35,000 for general services
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Amendment A3 of the Tata & Howard engineering contract in the amount of $35,000 for general services. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Amendment A3 of the Tata & Howard engineering contract in the amount of $35,000 for general services. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
New Hiring Appointments
Appoint Madelene Freitas-Pimentel as Part-Time Circulation Assistant for the Library at a Grade F6, Step 2 for the rate of $12.74 per hour effective September 16, 2019
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Madelene Freitas-Pimentel as Part-Time Circulation Assistant for the Library at a Grade F6, Step 2 for the rate of $12.74 per hour effective September 16, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Madelene Freitas-Pimentel as Part-Time Circulation Assistant for the Library at a Grade F6, Step 2 for the rate of $12.74 per hour effective September 16, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appoint Joseph Fischer to the position of Counselor for the Fall Teen Program at a Grade 9, Step 1 for the rate of $11.54 per hour effective September 9, 2019 through December 23, 2019
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Joseph Fischer to the position of Counselor for the Fall Teen Program at a Grade 9, Step 1 for the rate of $11.54 per hour effective September 9, 2019 through December 23, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Joseph Fischer to the position of Counselor for the Fall Teen Program at a Grade 9, Step 1 for the rate of $11.54 per hour effective September 9, 2019 through December 23, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appoint Nicole Pepe to the position of Counselor for the Fall Teen Program at a Grade 9, Step 1 for the rate of $11.54 per hour effective September 9, 2019 through December 23, 2019
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Nicole Pepe to the position of Counselor for the Fall Teen Program at a Grade 9, Step 1 for the rate of $11.54 per hour effective September 9, 2019 through December 23, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Nicole Pepe to the position of Counselor for the Fall Teen Program at a Grade 9, Step 1 for the rate of $11.54 per hour effective September 9, 2019 through December 23, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appoint Michele Goode to the position of Counselor for the Fall Teen Program at a Grade 9, Step 7 for the rate of $12.74 per hour effective September 9, 2019 through December 23, 2019
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Michele Goode to the position of Counselor for the Fall Teen Program at a Grade 9, Step 7 for the rate of $12.74 per hour effective September 9, 2019 through December 23, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Michele Goode to the position of Counselor for the Fall Teen Program at a Grade 9, Step 7 for the rate of $12.74 per hour effective September 9, 2019 through December 23, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Surplus Property
Declare the two rolling audio racks at the Avon Public Library as surplus property
Mr. Brady made a motion to declare the two rolling audio racks at the Avon Public Library as surplus property. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to declare the two rolling audio racks at the Avon Public Library as surplus property. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Declare one upright freezer, one long folding table and one office desk in disrepair at the Council on Aging as surplus property
Mr. Brady made a motion to declare one upright freezer, one long folding table and one office desk in disrepair at the Council on Aging as surplus property. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to declare one upright freezer, one long folding table and one office desk in disrepair at the Council on Aging as surplus property. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Dispose of the surplus items through a yard sale type event
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to dispose of the surplus items through a yard sale type event. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to dispose of the surplus items through a yard sale type event. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Appoint Veteran's Memorial Committee
Appoint Francis Hegarty, Paul Chute, Philip Tortorella and Michael Stanley to the Veteran's Memorial Committee
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Francis Hegarty, Paul Chute, Philip Tortorella and Michael Stanley to the Veteran's Memorial Committee. This Committee will be tasked with finding a suitable location and monument for the Town's veterans who served in wars such as the Korean War and Vietnam War. There is no length to the appointment term. Once the project is complete, the Committee will disband. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Francis Hegarty, Paul Chute, Philip Tortorella and Michael Stanley to the Veteran's Memorial Committee. This Committee will be tasked with finding a suitable location and monument for the Town's veterans who served in wars such as the Korean War and Vietnam War. There is no length to the appointment term. Once the project is complete, the Committee will disband. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. 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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