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October 1, 2020
11 recorded votes, 1 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 September 17, 2020 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of September 17, 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 17, 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)
Designer Selection Committee Change Orders
Approve Change Order No. 001 in the amount of $3,676.16
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Change Order No. 001 in the amount of $3,676.16. 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 Change Order No. 001 in the amount of $3,676.16. 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)
Street Opening Permit for Water Service for Avon Fire Station
Approve the Street Opening Permit from RJ Roy and Sons, Inc. for new water service at the Avon Fire Department on 150 Main Street with the stipulation that the contractor sign the supplement to...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from RJ Roy and Sons, Inc. for new water service at the Avon Fire Department on 150 Main Street with the stipulation that the contractor sign the supplement to the application as required. 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 Street Opening Permit from RJ Roy and Sons, Inc. for new water service at the Avon Fire Department on 150 Main Street with the stipulation that the contractor sign the supplement to the application as required. 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)
2020 State Election Warrant
Authorize the Board to sign the November 3, 2020 State Election Warrant
Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Board to sign the November 3, 2020 State Election Warrant. Mr. Beckerman 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. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Board to sign the November 3, 2020 State Election Warrant. Mr. Beckerman 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: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Snowplow Contracts
Approve the recommendation of the DPW Director and award the snowplowing contracts for the 2020-2021 year to T.L. Edwards and Nye Corporation
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the recommendation of the DPW Director and award the snowplowing contracts for the 2020-2021 year to T.L. Edwards and Nye Corporation. The rates will be $200 per hour for a large loader, $175 per hour for a loader, and $105 per hour for a six-wheel, 4WD plow vehicle. The final contract needs to be reviewed by Town Counsel as to form before it is signed by the Board. 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 recommendation of the DPW Director and award the snowplowing contracts for the 2020-2021 year to T.L. Edwards and Nye Corporation. The rates will be $200 per hour for a large loader, $175 per hour for a loader, and $105 per hour for a six-wheel, 4WD plow vehicle. The final contract needs to be reviewed by Town Counsel as to form before it is signed by the Board. 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)
Water Rates
Approve the water rate increase for Fiscal Year 2021 as recommended by Mr. Fitzgerald
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the water rate increase for Fiscal Year 2021 as recommended by Mr. Fitzgerald. 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 water rate increase for Fiscal Year 2021 as recommended by Mr. Fitzgerald. 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)
Appointment of Council on Aging Director
Authorize the Board to sign the Employment Agreement for Ms. Christine Quinn as the Council on Aging Director
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Board to sign the Employment Agreement for Ms. Christine Quinn as the Council on Aging Director. 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 authorize the Board to sign the Employment Agreement for Ms. Christine Quinn as the Council on Aging Director. 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)
Appointment of Temporary Part-Time Library Circulation Assistant
Appoint Emily Smith as a Temporary Part-Time Library Circulation Assistant at a Grade F6, Step 7 at the rate of $13.76 per hour effective October 6, 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Emily Smith as a Temporary Part-Time Library Circulation Assistant at a Grade F6, Step 7 at the rate of $13.76 per hour effective October 6, 2020. 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 appoint Emily Smith as a Temporary Part-Time Library Circulation Assistant at a Grade F6, Step 7 at the rate of $13.76 per hour effective October 6, 2020. 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)
Appointments to Boards and Committees
Appoint Jason L. Suzor, Jr. to the Planning Board
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Jason L. Suzor, Jr. to the Planning Board. 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 appoint Jason L. Suzor, Jr. to the Planning Board. 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)
Appoint Nancy Puckett to the Library Trustees
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Nancy Puckett to the Library Trustees. 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 appoint Nancy Puckett to the Library Trustees. 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
Adjourn the Regular Session
Beckerman made a motion to adjourn. 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
“Beckerman made a motion to adjourn. 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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