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October 3, 2019
11 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 September 19, 2019 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of September 19, 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 September 19, 2019 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appointment of Prevention Coordinator
Appoint Amanda Decker to the position of Prevention Coordinator for the Board of Health effective October 1, 2019
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Amanda Decker to the position of Prevention Coordinator for the Board of Health effective October 1, 2019. This will be a non-union, salaried position and the employee will report to the Health Agent. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Amanda Decker to the position of Prevention Coordinator for the Board of Health effective October 1, 2019. This will be a non-union, salaried position and the employee will report to the Health Agent. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appointment of Senior Water Systems Operator
Promote Stephen Smith to the position of Senior Water Systems Operator at the rate of $27.59 per hour effective October 7, 2019
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to promote Stephen Smith to the position of Senior Water Systems Operator at the rate of $27.59 per hour effective October 7, 2019. Mr. Enos stated that Mr. Smith has been a valued employee of the Town for five years, currently serving as a Water Laborer. This position demands more supervisory skills than Mr. Smith's current position. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to promote Stephen Smith to the position of Senior Water Systems Operator at the rate of $27.59 per hour effective October 7, 2019. Mr. Enos stated that Mr. Smith has been a valued employee of the Town for five years, currently serving as a Water Laborer. This position demands more supervisory skills than Mr. Smith's current position. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Temporary Sign Permits
Include the approval of the request to waive the permit fee
Mr. Beckerman made an amended motion to include the approval of the request to waive the permit fee. Mr. Brady seconded the amended motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made an amended motion to include the approval of the request to waive the permit fee. Mr. Brady seconded the amended motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Wrobel Engineering Co., Inc. for two banners to be displayed on the building for the one-year period as stated above
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Wrobel Engineering Co., Inc. for two banners to be displayed on the building for the one-year period as stated above. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. Chairman Rose opposed the motion. The motion carried by a 2 to 1 vote.
Yes: Beckerman, BradyNo: Rose
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Wrobel Engineering Co., Inc. for two banners to be displayed on the building for the one-year period as stated above. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. Chairman Rose opposed the motion. The motion carried by a 2 to 1 vote..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Snowplowing Contracts
Approve and sign the snowplowing contracts for the 2019-2020 season to T.L. Edwards and Nye Corporation
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve and sign the snowplowing contracts for the 2019-2020 season to T.L. Edwards and Nye Corporation. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked if the companies insurance policies and bonds were attached to the contract. Mr. Enos stated that Mr. Fitzgerald will get updated policies from the companies prior to finalizing the contracts. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve and sign the snowplowing contracts for the 2019-2020 season to T.L. Edwards and Nye Corporation. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked if the companies insurance policies and bonds were attached to the contract. Mr. Enos stated that Mr. Fitzgerald will get updated policies from the companies prior to finalizing the contracts. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Norfolk County Tax Dues
Approve the Norfolk County tax dues in the amount of $18,315.32 for the first half of Fiscal Year 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Norfolk County tax dues in the amount of $18,315.32 for the first half of Fiscal Year 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Norfolk County tax dues in the amount of $18,315.32 for the first half of Fiscal Year 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Town Hall Generator
Approve the quote from New England Generator in the amount of $48,638.48
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the quote from New England Generator in the amount of $48,638.48. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the quote from New England Generator in the amount of $48,638.48. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Town Hall Architect
Approve the proposal of Dixon Salo Architects for Buckley Center upgrades and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract for fees for the scope of work as outlined
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the proposal of Dixon Salo Architects for Buckley Center upgrades and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract for fees for the scope of work as outlined. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the proposal of Dixon Salo Architects for Buckley Center upgrades and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract for fees for the scope of work as outlined. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Costco Holiday Hours Request
Approve the request from Costco Wholesale #303 to operate during normal business hours (10:00 a.m
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request from Costco Wholesale #303 to operate during normal business hours (10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.) on the Columbus Day and Veterans Day holidays for 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the request from Costco Wholesale #303 to operate during normal business hours (10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.) on the Columbus Day and Veterans Day holidays for 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Mr. Brady made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Beckerman 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. Brady made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Beckerman 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: Brady, second: Beckerman)
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