MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 11, 2020
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven Rose, Eric Beckerman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPOINTMENTS
Accept the meeting minutes of April 16, 2020 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of April 16, 2020 (Regular Session) as written. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of April 16, 2020 (Regular Session) as written. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Memorial Day Parade Cancellation
Cancel the Memorial Day Parade scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to cancel the Memorial Day Parade scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to cancel the Memorial Day Parade scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Vacation Time Carry Over
Allow the Town Administrator to review the vacation time carry over issue and submit a proposal for resolution of this matter to the Board for discussion
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to review the vacation time carry over issue and submit a proposal for resolution of this matter to the Board for discussion. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. Mr. Beckerman stated that last year, the deadline for vacation time carry over was December 31, 2020. Mr. Beckerman asked if there was still a lot of time on the books, to which Mr. Enos replied that certain Departments still have excessive time to use. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to review the vacation time carry over issue and submit a proposal for resolution of this matter to the Board for discussion. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. Mr. Beckerman stated that last year, the deadline for vacation time carry over was December 31, 2020. Mr. Beckerman asked if there was still a lot of time on the books, to which Mr. Enos replied that certain Departments still have excessive time to use. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Department of Health and Human Services CARES Act Relief Fund
Accept the stimulus payment from the Department of Health and Human Services CARES Act Relief Fund
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the stimulus payment from the Department of Health and Human Services CARES Act Relief Fund. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the stimulus payment from the Department of Health and Human Services CARES Act Relief Fund. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Street Opening Permits
Accept the Street Opening Permit for 253 Page Street for a 3' x 5' x 3' road cut to abandon gas service at the main with the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Street Opening Permit for 253 Page Street for a 3' x 5' x 3' road cut to abandon gas service at the main with the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's rehabilitation procedures. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Street Opening Permit for 253 Page Street for a 3' x 5' x 3' road cut to abandon gas service at the main with the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's rehabilitation procedures. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Accept the Street Opening Permit for 420 Page Street for a 3' x 5' x3" road cut to abandon the gas stub at the main with the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Street Opening Permit for 420 Page Street for a 3' x 5' x3" road cut to abandon the gas stub at the main with the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's rehabilitation procedures. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Street Opening Permit for 420 Page Street for a 3' x 5' x3" road cut to abandon the gas stub at the main with the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's rehabilitation procedures. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Accept the Street Opening Permit for 102 Highland Street for a 3' x 5° x 3' road cut to abandon gas service at the main with the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Street Opening Permit for 102 Highland Street for a 3' x 5° x 3' road cut to abandon gas service at the main with the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's rehabilitation procedures. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Street Opening Permit for 102 Highland Street for a 3' x 5° x 3' road cut to abandon gas service at the main with the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's rehabilitation procedures. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Accept the Street Opening Permit for 37 West High Street for a 3' x 5' x3' road cut to abandon gas service at the main with the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Street Opening Permit for 37 West High Street for a 3' x 5' x3' road cut to abandon gas service at the main with the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's rehabilitation procedures. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Street Opening Permit for 37 West High Street for a 3' x 5' x3' road cut to abandon gas service at the main with the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's rehabilitation procedures. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Accept the Street Opening Permit for 291 Pond Street fora3'x5' road cut to replace the gas service line with the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's rehabilitation procedures
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Street Opening Permit for 291 Pond Street fora3'x5' road cut to replace the gas service line with the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's rehabilitation procedures. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Street Opening Permit for 291 Pond Street fora3'x5' road cut to replace the gas service line with the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's rehabilitation procedures. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Accept the Street Opening Permit for 12 Ledin Drive for a 4 x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 30' road cut trench to install new gas service the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Street Opening Permit for 12 Ledin Drive for a 4 x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 30' road cut trench to install new gas service the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's rehabilitation procedures. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Street Opening Permit for 12 Ledin Drive for a 4 x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 30' road cut trench to install new gas service the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's rehabilitation procedures. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Accept the Street Opening Permit for the intersection of Packard Street and Cross Street to replace 15' of gas main the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's rehabilitation...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Street Opening Permit for the intersection of Packard Street and Cross Street to replace 15' of gas main the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's rehabilitation procedures. This Street Opening Permit must also be performed prior to the final top coating of the roads performed by TL Edwards and under the supervision of the Assistant DPW Director Brian Martin. Columbia Gas has agreed to work with Mr. Martin to minimize any cut and use flowable fil. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Street Opening Permit for the intersection of Packard Street and Cross Street to replace 15' of gas main the stipulation that the road be restored pursuant to the DPW's rehabilitation procedures. This Street Opening Permit must also be performed prior to the final top coating of the roads performed by TL Edwards and under the supervision of the Assistant DPW Director Brian Martin. Columbia Gas has agreed to work with Mr. Martin to minimize any cut and use flowable fil. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Gift Acceptance Forms
Accept the Gift Acceptance Request from the Avon Police Relief Association of the Council on Aging in the amount of $250 to be used for any program expense
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Gift Acceptance Request from the Avon Police Relief Association of the Council on Aging in the amount of $250 to be used for any program expense. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Gift Acceptance Request from the Avon Police Relief Association of the Council on Aging in the amount of $250 to be used for any program expense. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Tufts Health Plan Foundation Grant
Approve the Tufts Health Plan Foundation Grant - Healthy for Life in the amount of $15,000
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Tufts Health Plan Foundation Grant - Healthy for Life in the amount of $15,000. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Tufts Health Plan Foundation Grant - Healthy for Life in the amount of $15,000. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Walmart Community Grant
Accept the Walmart Community Grant for the Council on Aging
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Walmart Community Grant for the Council on Aging. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Walmart Community Grant for the Council on Aging. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Approve the FY20 State Formula Grant and authorize the Chairman to sign the paperwork
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the FY20 State Formula Grant and authorize the Chairman to sign the paperwork. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the FY20 State Formula Grant and authorize the Chairman to sign the paperwork. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Town Administrator's Report
Approve Chairman Rose's suggestion
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Chairman Rose's suggestion. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Chairman Rose's suggestion. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Hold the Annual Town Election on June 16, 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to hold the Annual Town Election on June 16, 2020. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to hold the Annual Town Election on June 16, 2020. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Reappoint Mr. Beckerman to the Norfolk County Advisory Board
Chairman Rose made a motion to reappoint Mr. Beckerman to the Norfolk County Advisory Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Chairman Rose made a motion to reappoint Mr. Beckerman to the Norfolk County Advisory Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Beckerman)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Regular Session
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried. ; A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried. ; A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
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