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March 16, 2020
7 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
Declare a Local Emergency Declaration for the Town of Avon as of March 16, 2020 at 1:10 p.m
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to declare a Local Emergency Declaration for the Town of Avon as of March 16, 2020 at 1:10 p.m. This Declaration of Emergency will remain in effect until notice is given, pursuant to the Board's judgment that the State of Emergency no longer exists. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to declare a Local Emergency Declaration for the Town of Avon as of March 16, 2020 at 1:10 p.m. This Declaration of Emergency will remain in effect until notice is given, pursuant to the Board's judgment that the State of Emergency no longer exists. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Close Town Hall to the general public until further notice and to follow guidance from the Town Administrator as to the allowance of employees to work from home if possible
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to close Town Hall to the general public until further notice and to follow guidance from the Town Administrator as to the allowance of employees to work from home if possible. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to close Town Hall to the general public until further notice and to follow guidance from the Town Administrator as to the allowance of employees to work from home if possible. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Close the Council on Aging to the public until further notice but to allow the employees of that building doing public outreach and to work with the School Department to coordinate the...
Mr. Brady made a motion to close the Council on Aging to the public until further notice but to allow the employees of that building doing public outreach and to work with the School Department to coordinate the distribution of meals to the seniors. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to close the Council on Aging to the public until further notice but to allow the employees of that building doing public outreach and to work with the School Department to coordinate the distribution of meals to the seniors. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Close all public parks and playgrounds until further notice
Mr. Brady made a motion to close all public parks and playgrounds until further notice. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to close all public parks and playgrounds until further notice. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Restrict all meetings of Boards and Committees on an emergency basis only and for the Town Administrator to work with the IT Department to determine the appropriate off-site technology that is...
Mr. Brady made a motion to restrict all meetings of Boards and Committees on an emergency basis only and for the Town Administrator to work with the IT Department to determine the appropriate off-site technology that is required for remote participation. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked who would determine if the meeting was an emergency to which Chairman Rose stated that the Town Administrator would make the determination. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to restrict all meetings of Boards and Committees on an emergency basis only and for the Town Administrator to work with the IT Department to determine the appropriate off-site technology that is required for remote participation. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked who would determine if the meeting was an emergency to which Chairman Rose stated that the Town Administrator would make the determination. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Allow the Police Chief and Fire Chief to determine if their respective building lobbies should remain open or close to the public at their discretion
Mr. Brady made a motion to allow the Police Chief and Fire Chief to determine if their respective building lobbies should remain open or close to the public at their discretion. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to allow the Police Chief and Fire Chief to determine if their respective building lobbies should remain open or close to the public at their discretion. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the Emergency Session
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Emergency Session. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. 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 Emergency Session. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
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