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December 3, 2020
22 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
Set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021 at a factor of 1.35%
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021 at a factor of 1.35%. 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 set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021 at a factor of 1.35%. 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)
Follow the recommendation of the Board of Assessors and not adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to follow the recommendation of the Board of Assessors and not adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 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 follow the recommendation of the Board of Assessors and not adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 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)
Approve the recommendation of the Board of Assessors and adopt a Small Commercial Exemption of up to 10% to qualifying commercial (Class 3) properties
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Board of Assessors and adopt a Small Commercial Exemption of up to 10% to qualifying commercial (Class 3) properties. 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 Board of Assessors and adopt a Small Commercial Exemption of up to 10% to qualifying commercial (Class 3) properties. 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)
Meeting Minutes
Accept the meeting minutes of November 19, 2020 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of November 19, 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 19, 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)
Discussion on Special Town Meeting
Table the discussion on the Special Town Meeting until the Board's meeting of January 7, 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to table the discussion on the Special Town Meeting until the Board's meeting of January 7, 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 table the discussion on the Special Town Meeting until the Board's meeting of January 7, 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)
Reappointment of Constables
Reappoint David Asiaf, David DiCenso, Adam Loomis, and Harold March as Constables, term to expire December 31, 2021
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to reappoint David Asiaf, David DiCenso, Adam Loomis, and Harold March as Constables, term to expire December 31, 2021. 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 reappoint David Asiaf, David DiCenso, Adam Loomis, and Harold March as Constables, term to expire December 31, 2021. 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)
Liquor Licenses
Approve the liquor license renewals for the following "All Alcohol - Restaurants": Shooters, Inc., and Generations
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the liquor license renewals for the following "All Alcohol - Restaurants": Shooters, Inc., and Generations. 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 liquor license renewals for the following "All Alcohol - Restaurants": Shooters, Inc., and Generations. 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 liquor license renewals for following "Beer & Wine - Package Stores": A-1 Market, Avon Food Mart, and Wine-Com
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the liquor license renewals for following "Beer & Wine - Package Stores": A-1 Market, Avon Food Mart, and Wine-Com. 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 liquor license renewals for following "Beer & Wine - Package Stores": A-1 Market, Avon Food Mart, and Wine-Com. 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 liquor license renewals for the following "All Alcohol - Package Stores": Big Jim's Liquors and Costco Liquors
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the liquor license renewals for the following "All Alcohol - Package Stores": Big Jim's Liquors and Costco Liquors. 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 liquor license renewals for the following "All Alcohol - Package Stores": Big Jim's Liquors and Costco Liquors. 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)
Common Victualler's Licenses
Approve the following Common Victualler's license renewals: Costco, Avon House of Pizza, D'Angelos, Dunkin Donuts (600 Page Street), Dunkin Donuts (20 Memorial Drive), Shooters, Wal-Mart, Dunkin...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Common Victualler's license renewals: Costco, Avon House of Pizza, D'Angelos, Dunkin Donuts (600 Page Street), Dunkin Donuts (20 Memorial Drive), Shooters, Wal-Mart, Dunkin Donuts (5 Stockwell Drive), Dunkin Donuts (30 Memorial Drive), Mainha Restaurant, A-1 Market, Generations, Tambo's Kitchen, and the Avon VFW. 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 following Common Victualler's license renewals: Costco, Avon House of Pizza, D'Angelos, Dunkin Donuts (600 Page Street), Dunkin Donuts (20 Memorial Drive), Shooters, Wal-Mart, Dunkin Donuts (5 Stockwell Drive), Dunkin Donuts (30 Memorial Drive), Mainha Restaurant, A-1 Market, Generations, Tambo's Kitchen, and the Avon VFW. 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)
Class I, I & Til Licenses
Approve the following Class I license renewals: Ballard Mack Sales and Service, Inc., and New England Truck Solutions
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Class I license renewals: Ballard Mack Sales and Service, Inc., and New England Truck Solutions. 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 following Class I license renewals: Ballard Mack Sales and Service, Inc., and New England Truck Solutions. 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 following Class II license renewals: George's Garage, Avon Auto Center, Brittanic Motors, Robert Sneider, C.N. Wood Co., Inc. and Avon Gas & Service, Inc
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Class II license renewals: George's Garage, Avon Auto Center, Brittanic Motors, Robert Sneider, C.N. Wood Co., Inc. and Avon Gas & Service, Inc. 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 following Class II license renewals: George's Garage, Avon Auto Center, Brittanic Motors, Robert Sneider, C.N. Wood Co., Inc. and Avon Gas & Service, Inc. 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 following Class III license renewals: George's Garage
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Class III license renewals: George's Garage. 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 following Class III license renewals: George's Garage. 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)
Entertainment Licenses
Approve the entertainment license renewals of Shooters, Inc. for three pool tables, two automatic amusement devices which includes one juke box and one Public Entertainment license
Mr. Beckerman made the motion to approve the entertainment license renewals of Shooters, Inc. for three pool tables, two automatic amusement devices which includes one juke box and one Public Entertainment license. 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 approve the entertainment license renewals of Shooters, Inc. for three pool tables, two automatic amusement devices which includes one juke box and one Public Entertainment license. 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 Public Entertainment license renewal for Generations, Inc
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Public Entertainment license renewal for Generations, Inc. 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 Public Entertainment license renewal for Generations, Inc. 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
Appoint Council on Aging Director Christine Quinn to the Old Colony Area Agency on Aging and Elderly Services
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Council on Aging Director Christine Quinn to the Old Colony Area Agency on Aging and Elderly 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 appoint Council on Aging Director Christine Quinn to the Old Colony Area Agency on Aging and Elderly 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)
Personnel Action Form
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Lynne McKenney for a rate increase from $16.00 to $16.40 effective December 9, 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Lynne McKenney for a rate increase from $16.00 to $16.40 effective December 9, 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 of Lynne McKenney for a rate increase from $16.00 to $16.40 effective December 9, 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)
Gift Acceptance Forms
Approve the gift acceptance form to the Council on Aging from Robert Conner in the amount of $200 to be used for any senior activity at the discretion of the Director
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift acceptance form to the Council on Aging from Robert Conner in the amount of $200 to be used for any senior activity at the discretion of the 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 approve the gift acceptance form to the Council on Aging from Robert Conner in the amount of $200 to be used for any senior activity at the discretion of the 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)
Approve the Temporary Sign Permit for CC-Teknologies for one 8' x 2' vinyl banner and two 8' x 4' banners to be displayed on the building and on the grass in front of the building at 19 Memorial...
Mr. Beckermam made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for CC-Teknologies for one 8' x 2' vinyl banner and two 8' x 4' banners to be displayed on the building and on the grass in front of the building at 19 Memorial Drive advertising a sale from December 4, 2020 through February 28, 2021. 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. Beckermam made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for CC-Teknologies for one 8' x 2' vinyl banner and two 8' x 4' banners to be displayed on the building and on the grass in front of the building at 19 Memorial Drive advertising a sale from December 4, 2020 through February 28, 2021. 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 Temporary Sign Permit for WB Donuts LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts at 20 Memorial Drive for a 10' x 3' banner promoting free coffee for a year and delight giveaway from December 4, 2020...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for WB Donuts LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts at 20 Memorial Drive for a 10' x 3' banner promoting free coffee for a year and delight giveaway from December 4, 2020 through December 13, 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 Temporary Sign Permit for WB Donuts LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts at 20 Memorial Drive for a 10' x 3' banner promoting free coffee for a year and delight giveaway from December 4, 2020 through December 13, 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)
90 West High Street - Request for an Extension to Winter Moratorium
Grant the extension to the winter moratorium for 90 West High Street
Mr. Suzor made a motion to grant the extension to the winter moratorium for 90 West High Street. 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 grant the extension to the winter moratorium for 90 West High Street. 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)
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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