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Avon Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

February 6, 2020

19 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

Meeting Minutes

Accept the minutes of January 9, 2020 (Regular Session) as written

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of January 9, 2020 (Regular Session) as written. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the minutes of January 9, 2020 (Regular Session) as written. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Avon Public Library ADA Compliant Family Bathroom Project

Award the bid for the ADA Compliant Family Bathroom Project for the Avon Public Library to Page Building Construction, Inc. and to sign the contract pending their submittal of the paperwork

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to award the bid for the ADA Compliant Family Bathroom Project for the Avon Public Library to Page Building Construction, Inc. and to sign the contract pending their submittal of the paperwork. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to award the bid for the ADA Compliant Family Bathroom Project for the Avon Public Library to Page Building Construction, Inc. and to sign the contract pending their submittal of the paperwork. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Warrants

Sign the State Presidential Primary Warrant for March 3, 2020

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Brady made a motion for the Board to sign the State Presidential Primary Warrant for March 3, 2020. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brady made a motion for the Board to sign the State Presidential Primary Warrant for March 3, 2020. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant for February 24,2020

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Brady made a motion to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant for February 24,2020. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brady made a motion to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant for February 24,2020. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)

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Sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for February 24, 2020

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion for the Board to sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for February 24, 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion for the Board to sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for February 24, 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Personnel Action Forms

Approve the Personnel Action Form for Children's Library Assistant, Diane Peterson, for a step increase at a Grade F8, Step 2, at the rate of $15.15 per hour effective January ~-~98-9920

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Children's Library Assistant, Diane Peterson, for a step increase at a Grade F8, Step 2, at the rate of $15.15 per hour effective January ~-~98-9920. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Children's Library Assistant, Diane Peterson, for a step increase at a Grade F8, Step 2, at the rate of $15.15 per hour effective January ~-~98-9920. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Personnel Action Form for a promotion for Nabilah Abdulsalam from a Senior Circulation Assistant to a Library Technician B at a Grade OAL 3, Step at the rate of $20.19 per hour...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a promotion for Nabilah Abdulsalam from a Senior Circulation Assistant to a Library Technician B at a Grade OAL 3, Step | at the rate of $20.19 per hour effective February 10, 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a promotion for Nabilah Abdulsalam from a Senior Circulation Assistant to a Library Technician B at a Grade OAL 3, Step | at the rate of $20.19 per hour effective February 10, 2020. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Personnel Action Form for Council on Aging Van Driver, Anthony Famalore, for a step increase at a Grade F7, Steph 5, at the rate of $15.13 per hour effective - January 2, 2020

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Council on Aging Van Driver, Anthony Famalore, for a step increase at a Grade F7, Steph 5, at the rate of $15.13 per hour effective - January 2, 2020. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Council on Aging Van Driver, Anthony Famalore, for a step increase at a Grade F7, Steph 5, at the rate of $15.13 per hour effective - January 2, 2020. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Oppose the Personnel Action Form for a rate increase for the Council on Aging Outreach Coordinator as it was submitted late, therefore it was not on the meeting agenda, and additional supporting...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to oppose the Personnel Action Form for a rate increase for the Council on Aging Outreach Coordinator as it was submitted late, therefore it was not on the meeting agenda, and additional supporting documentation was requested from the COA Director regarding the reason for the increase. Mr. Brady seconded the motion to oppose. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to oppose the Personnel Action Form for a rate increase for the Council on Aging Outreach Coordinator as it was submitted late, therefore it was not on the meeting agenda, and additional supporting documentation was requested from the COA Director regarding the reason for the increase. Mr. Brady seconded the motion to oppose. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Personnel Action Form for DPW Director William Fitzgerald for a merit-based increase effective July 1, 2019

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for DPW Director William Fitzgerald for a merit-based increase effective July 1, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for DPW Director William Fitzgerald for a merit-based increase effective July 1, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)

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Approve the Personnel Action Form for Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin for a merit-based increase effective July 1, 2019

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin for a merit-based increase effective July 1, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin for a merit-based increase effective July 1, 2019. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Gift Acceptance Forms

Approve the Gift Acceptance Form from Mary Cocozella to the Council on Aging in the amount of $200 to be used for a memorial lunch for Emmie Cocozella

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Gift Acceptance Form from Mary Cocozella to the Council on Aging in the amount of $200 to be used for a memorial lunch for Emmie Cocozella. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Gift Acceptance Form from Mary Cocozella to the Council on Aging in the amount of $200 to be used for a memorial lunch for Emmie Cocozella. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Gift Acceptance Form from Walmart to the Council on Aging for miscellaneous February shopping items valued at $222 to be distributed to the seniors

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Gift Acceptance Form from Walmart to the Council on Aging for miscellaneous February shopping items valued at $222 to be distributed to the seniors. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Gift Acceptance Form from Walmart to the Council on Aging for miscellaneous February shopping items valued at $222 to be distributed to the seniors. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Gift Acceptance Form from Walmart to the Council on Aging for miscellaneous January shopping items valued at $400 to be distributed to the seniors

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Gift Acceptance Form from Walmart to the Council on Aging for miscellaneous January shopping items valued at $400 to be distributed to the seniors. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Gift Acceptance Form from Walmart to the Council on Aging for miscellaneous January shopping items valued at $400 to be distributed to the seniors. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Gift Acceptance Form from the Norfolk County District Attorney to the Council on Aging for five surplus computers

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Gift Acceptance Form from the Norfolk County District Attorney to the Council on Aging for five surplus computers. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman requested that the Town Administrator and the COA Director coordinate with the IT Department as to the viability of these surplus computers. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Gift Acceptance Form from the Norfolk County District Attorney to the Council on Aging for five surplus computers. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman requested that the Town Administrator and the COA Director coordinate with the IT Department as to the viability of these surplus computers. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Gift Acceptance Form from CareOne at Randolph to the Council on Aging for the ongoing pizza sponsorship for monthly birthday celebrations

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Gift Acceptance Form from CareOne at Randolph to the Council on Aging for the ongoing pizza sponsorship for monthly birthday celebrations. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman inquired as to the length of time in which CareOne will sponsor the purchase of pizza for the Council on Aging. Ms. Faro answered that this is the second year that CareOne has sponsored the monthly celebrations and it was previously requested by the Board that the COA Director fill out a Gift Acceptance Form for this sponsorship on a yearly basis. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Gift Acceptance Form from CareOne at Randolph to the Council on Aging for the ongoing pizza sponsorship for monthly birthday celebrations. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman inquired as to the length of time in which CareOne will sponsor the purchase of pizza for the Council on Aging. Ms. Faro answered that this is the second year that CareOne has sponsored the monthly celebrations and it was previously requested by the Board that the COA Director fill out a Gift Acceptance Form for this sponsorship on a yearly basis. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Gift Acceptance Form from the Norfolk County District ~--~~"Attomey to the Avon Public Library for six surplus computers with the stipulation that the Town Administrator and the COA...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Gift Acceptance Form from the Norfolk County District ~--~~"Attomey to the Avon Public Library for six surplus computers with the stipulation that the Town Administrator and the COA Director coordinate with the IT Department as to the viability of these surplus computers Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Gift Acceptance Form from the Norfolk County District ~--~~"Attomey to the Avon Public Library for six surplus computers with the stipulation that the Town Administrator and the COA Director coordinate with the IT Department as to the viability of these surplus computers Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Change of Hours for Home Depot

Approve the change of Sunday hours for Home Depot with the stipulation that the Police Chief reviews this request and provides written approval of same

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the change of Sunday hours for Home Depot with the stipulation that the Police Chief reviews this request and provides written approval of same. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the change of Sunday hours for Home Depot with the stipulation that the Police Chief reviews this request and provides written approval of same. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Town Administrator's Report

Adjourn the Regular Session

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Brady made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session. 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 Regular Session. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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