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November 19, 2020
15 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 November 5, 2020 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of November 5, 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 November 5, 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)
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Approve the Curtis Estate Indemnification Agreement
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Curtis Estate Indemnification Agreement. 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 Curtis Estate Indemnification Agreement. 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)
Increase the rates of the loaders at the rates recommended by the DPW Director
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to increase the rates of the loaders at the rates recommended by the DPW 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 increase the rates of the loaders at the rates recommended by the DPW 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)
Walmart Hours of Operation Change
Approve the request from Walmart to operate from 6:00 a.m
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request from Walmart to operate from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sundays through December 31, 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 approve the request from Walmart to operate from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sundays through December 31, 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 Park & Recreation Commission
Appoint Michael Ives and Jocelyn Lyons to the Park & Recreation Commission
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Michael Ives and Jocelyn Lyons to the Park & Recreation Commission. Mr. Ives will fill the term to expire 2021, while Ms. Lyons will fill the term to expire 2022. 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 Michael Ives and Jocelyn Lyons to the Park & Recreation Commission. Mr. Ives will fill the term to expire 2021, while Ms. Lyons will fill the term to expire 2022. 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 of $500 from BC Tent to be used for the purchase and general maintenance of new scoreboards in memoriam of Carl Fischer
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation of $500 from BC Tent to be used for the purchase and general maintenance of new scoreboards in memoriam of Carl Fischer. 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 $500 from BC Tent to be used for the purchase and general maintenance of new scoreboards in memoriam of Carl Fischer. 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 $250 from Dirt Dawgs to be used for the purchase and general maintenance of new scoreboards in memoriam of Carl Fischer
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift donation of $250 from Dirt Dawgs to be used for the purchase and general maintenance of new scoreboards in memoriam of Carl Fischer. 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 $250 from Dirt Dawgs to be used for the purchase and general maintenance of new scoreboards in memoriam of Carl Fischer. 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)
Personnel Action Forms
Appoint Emily Smith to the Senior Circulation Assistant position at the Avon Public Library for a Grade OAL 2, Step at the rate of $19.36 per hour effective November 23, 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Emily Smith to the Senior Circulation Assistant position at the Avon Public Library for a Grade OAL 2, Step | at the rate of $19.36 per hour effective November 23, 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 to the Senior Circulation Assistant position at the Avon Public Library for a Grade OAL 2, Step | at the rate of $19.36 per hour effective November 23, 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)
A classification change and appoint Chelsea Faria to the full-time Public Safety Dispatcher position at the Avon Police Department for a Grade D-1, Step 4 at the rate of $23.35 per hour effective...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion for a classification change and appoint Chelsea Faria to the full-time Public Safety Dispatcher position at the Avon Police Department for a Grade D-1, Step 4 at the rate of $23.35 per hour effective November 30, 2020. 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 a classification change and appoint Chelsea Faria to the full-time Public Safety Dispatcher position at the Avon Police Department for a Grade D-1, Step 4 at the rate of $23.35 per hour effective November 30, 2020. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for a rate change for part-time Circulation Assistant Paul Kerwin at the Avon Public Library for a Grade F6, Step 5 at the rate of $13.16 per hour effective...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a rate change for part-time ' Circulation Assistant Paul Kerwin at the Avon Public Library for a Grade F6, Step 5 at the rate of $13.16 per hour effective October 16, 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 approve the Personnel Action Form for a rate change for part-time ' Circulation Assistant Paul Kerwin at the Avon Public Library for a Grade F6, Step 5 at the rate of $13.16 per hour effective October 16, 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)
Request to Lower the Speed Limit of Route 28 in Avon
Support the request of Police Chief Bukunt to petition for a partial speed modification for Route 28
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to support the request of Police Chief Bukunt to petition for a partial speed modification for Route 28. 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 support the request of Police Chief Bukunt to petition for a partial speed modification for Route 28. 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 to Surplus Items from the Council on Aging
Approve the request of Council on Aging Director Christine Quinn and declare surplus items from the Senior Center which include tables (some of which are broken), a broken desk, a water cooler...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request of Council on Aging Director Christine Quinn and declare surplus items from the Senior Center which include tables (some of which are broken), a broken desk, a water cooler, microwave, and speakers. 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 Council on Aging Director Christine Quinn and declare surplus items from the Senior Center which include tables (some of which are broken), a broken desk, a water cooler, microwave, and speakers. 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)
Town Administrator's Report
Approve posting for a lateral transfer
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve posting for a lateral transfer. 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 posting for a lateral transfer. 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)
Approve the quote from ENE Systems in the amount of $55,256
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the quote from ENE Systems in the amount of $55,256. 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 quote from ENE Systems in the amount of $55,256. 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 and to convene in Executive Session
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session and to convene in Executive Session. 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 adjourn the Regular Session and to convene in Executive Session. 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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