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April 2, 2020
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
Designer Selection Committee - Update on Fire Station Renovation Project
Allow the Designer Selection Committee to move forward with the Fire Station Renovation Project and advertise for bids for the project
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow the Designer Selection Committee to move forward with the Fire Station Renovation Project and advertise for bids for the project. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow the Designer Selection Committee to move forward with the Fire Station Renovation Project and advertise for bids for the project. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Meeting Minutes
Accept the minutes of March 19, 2020 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of March 19, 2020 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of March 19, 2020 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Dangerous Dog Hearing - Status Report
Accept the updated status report from the Animal Control Officer regarding the Dangerous Dog Hearing and for the Board to receive a follow-up report at their meeting of April 16, 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the updated status report from the Animal Control Officer regarding the Dangerous Dog Hearing and for the Board to receive a follow-up report at their meeting of April 16, 2020. Should the kennel not be completed to the satisfaction of the Animal Control Officer at that time, then the Board will proceed in taking the necessary steps to remove the dog from the household. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the updated status report from the Animal Control Officer regarding the Dangerous Dog Hearing and for the Board to receive a follow-up report at their meeting of April 16, 2020. Should the kennel not be completed to the satisfaction of the Animal Control Officer at that time, then the Board will proceed in taking the necessary steps to remove the dog from the household. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Status of the Annual Town Election and Annual Town Meeting
Postpone the Annual Town Election, originally scheduled for April 14, 2020 to a future date to be determined in adherence with the new legislation to be passed
Mr. Brady made a motion to postpone the Annual Town Election, originally scheduled for April 14, 2020 to a future date to be determined in adherence with the new legislation to be passed. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to postpone the Annual Town Election, originally scheduled for April 14, 2020 to a future date to be determined in adherence with the new legislation to be passed. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Postpone the Annual Town Meeting to a future date to be determined in conjunction with the new legislation passing and permission from the Town Moderator
Mr. Brady made a motion to postpone the Annual Town Meeting to a future date to be determined in conjunction with the new legislation passing and permission from the Town Moderator. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to postpone the Annual Town Meeting to a future date to be determined in conjunction with the new legislation passing and permission from the Town Moderator. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Personnel Action Form for Principal Assessor
Approve the Personnel Action Form for a rate change for Principal Assessor, Paul Sullivan, effective July 1, 2019
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a rate change for Principal Assessor, Paul Sullivan, effective July 1, 2019. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a rate change for Principal Assessor, Paul Sullivan, effective July 1, 2019. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Appointment of Per Diem Public Safety Dispatcher
Appoint Joseph Khirallah as a Per Diem Public Safety Dispatcher for a Grade F9, Step 7 at the rate of $18.27 per hour pending the satisfactory completion of all pre- employment requirements
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Joseph Khirallah as a Per Diem Public Safety Dispatcher for a Grade F9, Step 7 at the rate of $18.27 per hour pending the satisfactory completion of all pre- employment requirements. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Joseph Khirallah as a Per Diem Public Safety Dispatcher for a Grade F9, Step 7 at the rate of $18.27 per hour pending the satisfactory completion of all pre- employment requirements. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appointment of Democratic Registrar of Voters
O appoint Michael Lawler as the Democratic Registrar of Voters for a one-year term from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021
Mr. Brady made a motion o appoint Michael Lawler as the Democratic Registrar of Voters for a one-year term from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion o appoint Michael Lawler as the Democratic Registrar of Voters for a one-year term from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Water Operations Support
Approve the proposal for a general services contract from H2Olson Engineering, Inc. for water operations support
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the proposal for a general services contract from H2Olson Engineering, Inc. for water operations support. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the proposal for a general services contract from H2Olson Engineering, Inc. for water operations support. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
CEJ-EPA MS4 Compliance Support
Approve the proposal for scope of services by Comprehensive Environmental Incorporated to assist the Department of Public Works with MS4 compliance
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the proposal for scope of services by Comprehensive Environmental Incorporated to assist the Department of Public Works with MS4 compliance. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the proposal for scope of services by Comprehensive Environmental Incorporated to assist the Department of Public Works with MS4 compliance. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Summer Concert Series
Approve the dates for the Summer Concert series at DeMarco park
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the dates for the Summer Concert series at DeMarco park. Mr. Brady seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Brady commented that the dates were acceptable pending approval from the Health Agent regarding the state of the COVID-19 pandemic and if the guidelines for social distancing have been lifted. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the dates for the Summer Concert series at DeMarco park. Mr. Brady seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Brady commented that the dates were acceptable pending approval from the Health Agent regarding the state of the COVID-19 pandemic and if the guidelines for social distancing have been lifted. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. 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)
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