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June 18, 2020
19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven Rose, Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen
Nominate Mr. Rose as the Chairman of the Board
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to nominate Mr. Rose as the Chairman of the Board. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to nominate Mr. Rose as the Chairman of the Board. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Nominate Mr. Beckerman as the Clerk of the Board
Mr. Suzor made a motion to nominate Mr. Beckerman as the Clerk of the Board. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to nominate Mr. Beckerman as the Clerk of the Board. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Meeting Minutes
Accept the meeting minutes of June 4, 2020 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of June 4, 2020 (Regular Session) as written. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. Mr. Suzor abstained. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
Yes: Beckerman, RoseAbstained: Suzor
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of June 4, 2020 (Regular Session) as written. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. Mr. Suzor abstained. 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 June 8, 2020 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of June 8, 2020 (Workshop Session) as written. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. Mr. Suzor abstained. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
Yes: Beckerman, RoseAbstained: Suzor
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of June 8, 2020 (Workshop Session) as written. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. Mr. Suzor abstained. 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 June 11, 2020 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of June 11, 2020 (Workshop Session) as written, Chairman Rose seconded the motion. Mr. Suzor abstained. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
Yes: Beckerman, RoseAbstained: Suzor
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of June 11, 2020 (Workshop Session) as written, Chairman Rose seconded the motion. Mr. Suzor abstained. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Town Meeting Quorum
Lower the quorum for the Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting of June 29, 2020 only to twenty-five people
Chairman Rose made an amended motion to lower the quorum for the Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting of June 29, 2020 only to twenty-five people. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Chairman Rose made an amended motion to lower the quorum for the Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting of June 29, 2020 only to twenty-five people. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Applications for Outdoor Dining - Phase Two Reopening Plan
Grant Ben's Pour House a closing time of 9:30 p.m
Mr. Suzor made an amended motion to grant Ben's Pour House a closing time of 9:30 p.m. on a two-week trial basis to monitor for noise and reconsider a later closing time at that date. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made an amended motion to grant Ben's Pour House a closing time of 9:30 p.m. on a two-week trial basis to monitor for noise and reconsider a later closing time at that date. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
The Board reviewed the application for Outdoor Dining for Avon House of Pizza from James
Conditionally approve the Outdoor Dining - Application for Shooters with a closing time of 9:30 p.m
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to conditionally approve the Outdoor Dining - Application for Shooters with a closing time of 9:30 p.m. with the stipulation that the kitchen be inspected, the jersey. barriers are approved by the Building Inspector and that the proper lighting be installed for the evening hours. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to conditionally approve the Outdoor Dining - Application for Shooters with a closing time of 9:30 p.m. with the stipulation that the kitchen be inspected, the jersey. barriers are approved by the Building Inspector and that the proper lighting be installed for the evening hours. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the annual appointments and reappointments as read
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the annual appointments and reappointments as read. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the annual appointments and reappointments as read. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Rose)
Town of Avon United States Flag Policy
Approve the Town of Avon United States Flag Policy
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Town of Avon United States Flag Policy. Mr. Beckerman seconded this motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Town of Avon United States Flag Policy. Mr. Beckerman seconded this motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Abington Solar Agreement
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the Net Metering Credit Purchase Agreement with the Town of Abington
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the Net Metering Credit Purchase Agreement with the Town of Abington. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the Net Metering Credit Purchase Agreement with the Town of Abington. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Line Item Transfers
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $12,288 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Liability Insurance Expense/Other Charges line to cover the cost of the...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $12,288 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Liability Insurance Expense/Other Charges line to cover the cost of the higher insurance coverage for the new Police Station. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $12,288 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Liability Insurance Expense/Other Charges line to cover the cost of the higher insurance coverage for the new Police Station. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $460 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Plumbing Inspector Expenses/Purchase Supplies line to cover the unexpected $900...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $460 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Plumbing Inspector Expenses/Purchase Supplies line to cover the unexpected $900 label expense split between the gas and plumbing departments. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $460 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Plumbing Inspector Expenses/Purchase Supplies line to cover the unexpected $900 label expense split between the gas and plumbing departments. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $448 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Gas Inspector Expenses/Purchase Supplies line to cover the unexpected $900...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $448 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Gas Inspector Expenses/Purchase Supplies line to cover the unexpected $900 label expense split between the gas and plumbing departments. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $448 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Gas Inspector Expenses/Purchase Supplies line to cover the unexpected $900 label expense split between the gas and plumbing departments. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $28,000 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Town Hall & Building Expenses/Repairs, Maintenance, Building & Equipment...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $28,000 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Town Hall & Building Expenses/Repairs, Maintenance, Building & Equipment line to cover higher maintenance costs than expected due to COVID-19 extra cleaning costs. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $28,000 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Town Hall & Building Expenses/Repairs, Maintenance, Building & Equipment line to cover higher maintenance costs than expected due to COVID-19 extra cleaning costs. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $16,000 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Legal Expenses/Purchases Services line to cover legal needs higher than expected
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $16,000 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Legal Expenses/Purchases Services line to cover legal needs higher than expected. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $16,000 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Legal Expenses/Purchases Services line to cover legal needs higher than expected. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $42,500 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Police Personal Services/Salary-Union Overtime line to cover unplanned...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $42,500 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Police Personal Services/Salary-Union Overtime ; line to cover unplanned overtime due to two officers being out, one is on military leave, while the other is on injured on duty. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. ' Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $42,500 from the Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services line to the Police Personal Services/Salary-Union Overtime ; line to cover unplanned overtime due to two officers being out, one is on military leave, while the other is on injured on duty. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. ' Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $6,000 from the Town Accountant Personal Services/Salary Non-Union line to the Town Accountant Expenses/Professional & Technical line to cover...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $6,000 from the Town Accountant Personal Services/Salary Non-Union line to the Town Accountant Expenses/Professional & Technical line to cover unplanned additional consulting needed during transition from the prior Town Accountant to the current Town Accountant. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Line Item Transfer in the amount of $6,000 from the Town Accountant Personal Services/Salary Non-Union line to the Town Accountant Expenses/Professional & Technical line to cover unplanned additional consulting needed during transition from the prior Town Accountant to the current Town Accountant. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Town Administrator's Report
Adjourn the Regular Session
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
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