MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 21, 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
Approve the recommendation of the Board of Assessors and to set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2020 at a factor of 1.37%
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Board of Assessors and to set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2020 at a factor of 1.37%. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Board of Assessors and to set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2020 at a factor of 1.37%. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Follow the recommendation of the Board of Assessors and not adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to follow the recommendation of the Board of Assessors and not adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to follow the recommendation of the Board of Assessors and not adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the recommendation of the Board of Assessors and adopt a Small Commercial Exemption of up to 10% to qualifying commercial (Class 3) properties
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Board of Assessors and adopt a Small Commercial Exemption of up to 10% to qualifying commercial (Class 3) properties. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Board of Assessors and adopt a Small Commercial Exemption of up to 10% to qualifying commercial (Class 3) properties. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Meeting Minutes
Accept the minutes of November 14, 2019 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of November 14, 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 November 14, 2019 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Recycling Agreement
Approve the Recycling Agreement between the Town of Avon and WM Avon, Inc. and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Recycling Agreement between the Town of Avon and WM Avon, Inc. and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Recycling Agreement between the Town of Avon and WM Avon, Inc. and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Police Chief Memorandum of Understanding - South Shore Task Forces
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Police Departments of the South Shore Street Crimes Task Force and the Memorandum of Agreement between the Police Departments of the South Shore...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Police Departments of the South Shore Street Crimes Task Force and the Memorandum of Agreement between the Police Departments of the South Shore Drug Task Force and to authorize the Police Chief to sign these contracts. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Police Departments of the South Shore Street Crimes Task Force and the Memorandum of Agreement between the Police Departments of the South Shore Drug Task Force and to authorize the Police Chief to sign these contracts. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Council on Aging Hours
Approve the permanent change of the Council on Aging hours to reflect Town Hall's operating hours pending the approval of the AFSCME Bargaining Unit for this change
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the permanent change of the Council on Aging hours to reflect Town Hall's operating hours pending the approval of the AFSCME Bargaining Unit for this change. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the permanent change of the Council on Aging hours to reflect Town Hall's operating hours pending the approval of the AFSCME Bargaining Unit for this change. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Personnel Action Form for Senior Circulation Assistant
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Nabilah Abdulsalam for the Senior Circulation Assistant position at the Avon Public Library for a Grade OAL 2, Step 1 at the rate of $18.66 per hour effective...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Nabilah Abdulsalam for the Senior Circulation Assistant position at the Avon Public Library for a Grade OAL 2, Step 1 at the rate of $18.66 per hour effective December 9, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Nabilah Abdulsalam for the Senior Circulation Assistant position at the Avon Public Library for a Grade OAL 2, Step 1 at the rate of $18.66 per hour effective December 9, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
One Day Special Alcohol Permit for Avon Fish & Game Association
Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for November 30, 2019 (Valid 11/29/19 to 12/02/19) for a club function
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for November 30, 2019 (Valid 11/29/19 to 12/02/19) for a club function. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for November 30, 2019 (Valid 11/29/19 to 12/02/19) for a club function. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Temporary Sign Permit for Mattress Firm
Approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Mattress Firm for a 6' x 2' vinyl banner and 15" inflatable balloon to be displayed in the parking lot advertising a "Black Friday" sale from November 22...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Mattress Firm for a 6' x 2' vinyl banner and 15" inflatable balloon to be displayed in the parking lot advertising a "Black Friday" sale from November 22, 2019 through December 3, 2019 with the stipulation that the landlord of the building Messina clarify the authorization letter as it inadvertently grants permission for Mattress Firm to hold a "balloon sale" instead of granting permission to have an inflatable balloon in the parking lot to advertise a mattress sale. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Mattress Firm for a 6' x 2' vinyl banner and 15" inflatable balloon to be displayed in the parking lot advertising a "Black Friday" sale from November 22, 2019 through December 3, 2019 with the stipulation that the landlord of the building Messina clarify the authorization letter as it inadvertently grants permission for Mattress Firm to hold a "balloon sale" instead of granting permission to have an inflatable balloon in the parking lot to advertise a mattress sale. 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. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady 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. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Adjourn the meeting
Mr. Beckerman moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Brady seconded the motion, so voted 3-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Brady seconded the motion, so voted 3-0..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
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