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December 5, 2019
23 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 December 5, 2019 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of December 5, 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 December 5, 2019 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
144 & 156 South Street - Engagement Letter
Sign and execute the engagement letter between the Town and Fidelity National Law Group to retain counsel to resolve the title issue regarding 144 & 156 South Street
Mr. Beckerman made a motion for the Board to sign and execute the engagement letter between the Town and Fidelity National Law Group to retain counsel to resolve the title issue regarding 144 & 156 South Street. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion for the Board to sign and execute the engagement letter between the Town and Fidelity National Law Group to retain counsel to resolve the title issue regarding 144 & 156 South Street. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Livery Licenses
Approve the following livery licenses for 2020
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the following livery licenses for 2020. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the following livery licenses for 2020. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Class I Licenses
Approve the following Class I licenses for 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Class I licenses for 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Class I licenses for 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the following Class II licenses for 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Class II licenses for 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Class II licenses for 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
5. Robert Sneider, 21 Ledin Drive
Approve the following Class III licenses for 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Class III licenses for 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Class III licenses for 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Approve the following Common Victualler's licenses for 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Common Victualler's licenses for 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Common Victualler's licenses for 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Alcoholic Beverages Licenses
Approve the following Alcoholic Beverages licenses for 2020
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the following Alcoholic Beverages licenses for 2020. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman requested that the Town Administrator draft a letter to all liquor license holders reminding them of the rules and regulations pursuant to their alcoholic beverage licenses, including the sales and hours of operation for liquor. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the following Alcoholic Beverages licenses for 2020. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman requested that the Town Administrator draft a letter to all liquor license holders reminding them of the rules and regulations pursuant to their alcoholic beverage licenses, including the sales and hours of operation for liquor. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Entertainment Licenses
Approve the following entertainment licenses for 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following entertainment licenses for 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following entertainment licenses for 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Constable Reappointments
Reappoint David DiCenso, David Asiaf, Harold March and Adam Loomis as Constables, term to expire December 31, 2020
Mr. Brady made a motion to reappoint David DiCenso, David Asiaf, Harold March and Adam Loomis as Constables, term to expire December 31, 2020. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion Carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to reappoint David DiCenso, David Asiaf, Harold March and Adam Loomis as Constables, term to expire December 31, 2020. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion Carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Gift Acceptance Requests
Accept the gift donation of hams from Walmart to the Council on Aging for the annual holiday luncheon
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the gift donation of hams from Walmart to the Council on Aging for the annual holiday luncheon, Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion, The motion carried,
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the gift donation of hams from Walmart to the Council on Aging for the annual holiday luncheon, Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion, The motion carried,.” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept the gift donation of turkeys from Walmart to the Council on Aging for the annual Thanksgiving luncheon
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation of turkeys from Walmart to the Council on Aging for the annual Thanksgiving luncheon. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation of turkeys from Walmart to the Council on Aging for the annual Thanksgiving luncheon. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Accept the gift donation from the Howard Trust from the Law Office of Silverstein and Creedon in the amount of $10,000
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the gift donation from the Howard Trust from the Law Office of Silverstein and Creedon in the amount of $10,000. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion Catried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the gift donation from the Howard Trust from the Law Office of Silverstein and Creedon in the amount of $10,000. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion Catried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept the gift donation from CareOne Randolph in the amount of $100 to be used for the annual Thanksgiving luncheon
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the gift donation from CareOne Randolph in the amount of $100 to be used for the annual Thanksgiving luncheon. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion, The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the gift donation from CareOne Randolph in the amount of $100 to be used for the annual Thanksgiving luncheon. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion, The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept the gift donation from CareOne Randolph in the amount of $100 to be used for the annual Christmas luncheon
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation from CareOne Randolph in the amount of $100 to be used for the annual Christmas luncheon. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation from CareOne Randolph in the amount of $100 to be used for the annual Christmas luncheon. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Temporary Sign Permit Application
Approve the Temporary Sign Permit for WB Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts on 20 Memorial Drive fora temporary sign for two 10' x 3" vinyl banners Promoting a special sale from December 6, 2019 to...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for WB Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts on 20 Memorial Drive fora temporary sign for two 10' x 3" vinyl banners Promoting a special sale from December 6, 2019 to February 28, 2020. Chairman Rose seconded the motion, Mr. Brady abstained due to a conflict of interest. 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 WB Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts on 20 Memorial Drive fora temporary sign for two 10' x 3" vinyl banners Promoting a special sale from December 6, 2019 to February 28, 2020. Chairman Rose seconded the motion, Mr. Brady abstained due to a conflict of interest. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Personnel Appointments
Mr. Brady made a Motion to appoint Lynne McKenney to the position of Part-Time Recording Secretary at the rate of $16.00 per hour
Mr. Brady made a Motion to appoint Lynne McKenney to the position of Part-Time Recording Secretary at the rate of $16.00 per hour, Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked the Town Administrator why there was no Grade and Step for this Position to which the Town Administrator replied that the rate has been raised and the Personnel Bylaws have not yet been updated for this position, The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a Motion to appoint Lynne McKenney to the position of Part-Time Recording Secretary at the rate of $16.00 per hour, Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked the Town Administrator why there was no Grade and Step for this Position to which the Town Administrator replied that the rate has been raised and the Personnel Bylaws have not yet been updated for this position, The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appoint Stanley Staco to the position of Part-Time Per Diem Dispatcher for a Grade F 9, Step 6 at the rate of $17.81 per hour
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Stanley Staco to the position of Part-Time Per Diem Dispatcher for a Grade F 9, Step 6 at the rate of $17.81 per hour. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried,
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Stanley Staco to the position of Part-Time Per Diem Dispatcher for a Grade F 9, Step 6 at the rate of $17.81 per hour. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried,.” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Accept the resignation letter of Senior Circulation Assistant Wendy Ward effective December 20, 2019 with regret
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the resignation letter of Senior Circulation Assistant Wendy Ward effective December 20, 2019 with regret. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the resignation letter of Senior Circulation Assistant Wendy Ward effective December 20, 2019 with regret. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Surplus Equipment
Declare various older computer equipment along with a large rolling metal shelf in the IT office as surplus based on the request of the Town Administrator
Mr. Brady made a motion to declare various older computer equipment along with a large rolling metal shelf in the IT office as surplus based on the request of the Town Administrator. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to declare various older computer equipment along with a large rolling metal shelf in the IT office as surplus based on the request of the Town Administrator. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Declare one electric organ, one doctor's office scale, one 22 cup coffee maker and one rolling 4 x 2-foot sign with 4-inch letters as surplus based on the request of the Council on Aging Director
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to declare one electric organ, one doctor's office scale, one 22 cup coffee maker and one rolling 4 x 2-foot sign with 4-inch letters as surplus based on the request of the Council on Aging Director. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to declare one electric organ, one doctor's office scale, one 22 cup coffee maker and one rolling 4 x 2-foot sign with 4-inch letters as surplus based on the request of the Council on Aging Director. 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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