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September 17, 2020
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven Rose, Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Participation
Accept the meeting minutes of September 3, 2020 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of September 3, 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 September 3, 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)
COVID-19 Updates & Update on Town Offices Opening Plan
Reinstate the normal operating hours of Town Hall and the Council on Aging for employees effective September 21, 2020 and to review opening town offices to the public in two weeks
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to reinstate the normal operating hours of Town Hall and the Council on Aging for employees effective September 21, 2020 and to review opening town offices to the public in two weeks. 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 reinstate the normal operating hours of Town Hall and the Council on Aging for employees effective September 21, 2020 and to review opening town offices to the public in two weeks. 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 MassDOT to install a manhole on Connolly Road
Allow MassDOT to install a drainage manhole with a sump on Connolly Road contingent upon the approval by legal counsel
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow MassDOT to install a drainage manhole with a sump on Connolly Road contingent upon the approval by legal counsel. 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 allow MassDOT to install a drainage manhole with a sump on Connolly Road contingent upon the approval by legal counsel. 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)
Opening of Bids for Street Paving Contract
Award the street paving contract for Fiscal Year 2021 to T.L. Edwards, Inc. with the stipulation that the standard contract be approved to form by Town Counsel and the funding for this contract be...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to award the street paving contract for Fiscal Year 2021 to T.L. Edwards, Inc. with the stipulation that the standard contract be approved to form by Town Counsel and the funding for this contract be verified by the Town Accountant. 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 award the street paving contract for Fiscal Year 2021 to T.L. Edwards, Inc. with the stipulation that the standard contract be approved to form by Town Counsel and the funding for this contract be verified by the Town Accountant. 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)
Tata & Howard Proposal for Water Loss Control Plan
Approve the Tata & Howard proposal for Water Loss Control Plan
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Tata & Howard proposal for Water Loss Control Plan. 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 Tata & Howard proposal for Water Loss Control Plan. 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)
Tata & Howard Proposal for General Engineering Services
Approve the Tata & Howard proposal for general engineering services not to exceed $15,000
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Tata & Howard proposal for general engineering services not to exceed $15,000. 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 Tata & Howard proposal for general engineering services not to exceed $15,000. 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)
Application for Temporary Sign Permit
Approve the temporary sign permit for four 18 inch wide by 11 feet high vinyl, flag banners announcing the grand opening of Tire Guys on 242 West Main Street from September 18, 2020 through...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the temporary sign permit for four 18 inch wide by 11 feet high vinyl, flag banners announcing the grand opening of Tire Guys on 242 West Main Street from September 18, 2020 through November 13, 2020 with the stipulation that if the applicant does not own the building, he will receive written permission from the landlord approving the sign request and submit to the Board prior to releasing the permit. 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 temporary sign permit for four 18 inch wide by 11 feet high vinyl, flag banners announcing the grand opening of Tire Guys on 242 West Main Street from September 18, 2020 through November 13, 2020 with the stipulation that if the applicant does not own the building, he will receive written permission from the landlord approving the sign request and submit to the Board prior to releasing the permit. 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)
Surplus Equipment Request
Approve the request from the Park & Recreation Commission to surplus one HSM broken shredder, two black 5' tables and one brown 6' table
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request from the Park & Recreation Commission to surplus one HSM broken shredder, two black 5' tables and one brown 6' table. 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 from the Park & Recreation Commission to surplus one HSM broken shredder, two black 5' tables and one brown 6' table. 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)
Adjournment
Conclude the Regular Session and convene in Executive Session for the reasons stated above
Mr. Beckerman made the motion to conclude the Regular Session and convene in Executive Session for the reasons stated above. 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 the motion to conclude the Regular Session and convene in Executive Session for the reasons stated above. 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)
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