MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 21, 2020
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was held jointly with the Planning Board; only the Select Board’s own votes are shown.
Present: Steven Rose, Eric Beckerman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Proclamation to Designate Avon as a Purple Heart Community
Sign the Proclamation to designate Avon as a Purple Heart Community
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to sign the Proclamation to designate Avon as a Purple Heart Community. 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 sign the Proclamation to designate Avon as a Purple Heart Community. 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)
Meeting Minutes
Accept the meeting minutes of May 7, 2020 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of May 7, 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 May 7, 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)
Accept the meeting minutes of May 11, 2020 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of May 11, 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 May 11, 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)
COVID-19 Updates
Reopen DeMarco Park for pedestrian use only
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to reopen DeMarco Park for pedestrian use only. 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 reopen DeMarco Park for pedestrian use only. 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)
Annual Town Election Warrant
Sign the Annual Town Election Warrant to be held on June 16, 2020 from 12:00 p.m
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to sign the Annual Town Election Warrant to be held on June 16, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Mary T. McDermott Meeting Room. 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 sign the Annual Town Election Warrant to be held on June 16, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Mary T. McDermott Meeting Room. 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)
Surplus Equipment
Declare five office chairs, one safe and one filing cabinet as surplus equipment
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to declare five office chairs, one safe and one filing cabinet as surplus equipment. 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 declare five office chairs, one safe and one filing cabinet as surplus equipment. 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
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for 490 West Main Street to repair a leak at the main at the intersection of West Main Street and West Spring Street
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for 490 West Main Street to repair a leak at the main at the intersection of West Main Street and West Spring Street. 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 Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for 490 West Main Street to repair a leak at the main at the intersection of West Main Street and West Spring Street. 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 Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for 287 West Main Street to locate and inspect the curb box located by the school steps
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for 287 West Main Street to locate and inspect the curb box located by the school steps. The permit application specified that the work would be completed on private property and that no street cut would be required. 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 Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for 287 West Main Street to locate and inspect the curb box located by the school steps. The permit application specified that the work would be completed on private property and that no street cut would be required. 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 Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for 769 West Main Street to repair a leak at the main
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for 769 West Main Street to repair a leak at the main. 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 Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for 769 West Main Street to repair a leak at the main. 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 Request
Approve the gift acceptance request from the DeMarco and Chute families for a donation of a lilac bush to be planted at DeMarco Park in memory of Lisa V. Chute
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift acceptance request from the DeMarco and Chute families for a donation of a lilac bush to be planted at DeMarco Park in memory of Lisa V. Chute. 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 gift acceptance request from the DeMarco and Chute families for a donation of a lilac bush to be planted at DeMarco Park in memory of Lisa V. Chute. 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)
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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