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August 13, 2020
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven Rose, Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Accept the meeting minutes of July 16, 2020 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of July 16, 2020 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of July 16, 2020 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Accept the meeting minutes of July 27, 2020 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of July 27, 2020 (Workshop Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of July 27, 2020 (Workshop Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Accept the meeting minutes of July 28, 2020 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of July 28, 2020 (Workshop Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of July 28, 2020 (Workshop Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
COVID-19 Updates & Update on Town Offices Opening Plan
Keep town offices closed to the public, open by appointment only
The Board voted to keep town offices closed to the public, open by appointment only.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“the Board voted to keep town offices closed to the public, open by appointment only..”
Joanna Estates Water Fees
Recommend to the Zoning Board of Appeals that the developer for the Joanna Estates project should pay connection fees for market units only, all units will pay inspection fees, and system...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to recommend to the Zoning Board of Appeals that the developer for the Joanna Estates project should pay connection fees for market units only, all units will pay inspection fees, and system development fees shall be paid for one Page Street tap, for a total sum of $247,135, which would waive $30,150 in fees. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to recommend to the Zoning Board of Appeals that the developer for the Joanna Estates project should pay connection fees for market units only, all units will pay inspection fees, and system development fees shall be paid for one Page Street tap, for a total sum of $247,135, which would waive $30,150 in fees. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Debt Exclusion Report for Fiscal Year 2020
Approve Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $270,332.77, to the Board of Assessors, upon approval from the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $270,332.77, to the Board of Assessors, upon approval from the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue. Pursuant to MGL. 59 Section 21C(n), this law allows the Board of Selectmen to vote exempt water debt without a Proposition 2 % election. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $270,332.77, to the Board of Assessors, upon approval from the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue. Pursuant to MGL. 59 Section 21C(n), this law allows the Board of Selectmen to vote exempt water debt without a Proposition 2 % election. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
September 1, 2020 State Primary Warrant
Sign the September 1, 2020 State Primary Warrant
Mr. Beckerman made a motion for the Board to sign the September 1, 2020 State Primary Warrant. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion for the Board to sign the September 1, 2020 State Primary Warrant. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Request from Avon Public Library to Surplus Shelves
Approve the request of Library Director Ann Fogg to surplus shelving that was taken down for the lobby renovation project
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request of Library Director Ann Fogg to surplus shelving that was taken down for the lobby renovation project. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request of Library Director Ann Fogg to surplus shelving that was taken down for the lobby renovation project. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Gift Acceptance Forms
Accept the gift donation in the amount of $50 from Julie and Ron Schales to the Council on Aging
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation in the amount of $50 from Julie and Ron Schales to the Council on Aging. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation in the amount of $50 from Julie and Ron Schales to the Council on Aging. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Accept the gift donation of a dogwood tree to be planted at DeMarco Park in memory of Dorothy J. DeMarco
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation of a dogwood tree to be planted at DeMarco Park in memory of Dorothy J. DeMarco. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation of a dogwood tree to be planted at DeMarco Park in memory of Dorothy J. DeMarco. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
DeMarco Park Permit Application for Yoga Classes
Approve the Park Permit Application for yoga classes at DeMarco Park pending the corrected permit application and supporting insurance paperwork is provided
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Park Permit Application for yoga classes at DeMarco Park pending the corrected permit application and supporting insurance paperwork is provided. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Park Permit Application for yoga classes at DeMarco Park pending the corrected permit application and supporting insurance paperwork is provided. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Moses Curtis Park Improvements
Approve additional improvements to the Moses Curtis Park by using the remaining balance from the article
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve additional improvements to the Moses Curtis Park by using the remaining balance from the article. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve additional improvements to the Moses Curtis Park by using the remaining balance from the article. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
H2Olsen Engineering - Increase General Services Contract
Approve the
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the . increased services of H2Olsen Engineering for general services. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the . increased services of H2Olsen Engineering for general services. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
The Board unanimously approved of Mr. Fitzgerald's request
The Board unanimously approved of Mr. Fitzgerald's request.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board unanimously approved of Mr. Fitzgerald's request..”
Adjournment
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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