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July 8, 2021
14 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
Public Participation
Accept the meeting minutes of June 17, 2021 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of June 17, 2021 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of June 17, 2021 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Accept the meeting minutes of June 24, 2021 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of June 24, 2021 (Workshop Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of June 24, 2021 (Workshop Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Designer Selection Committee Change Orders
Approve Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $13,178.27 for the Fire Station Renovation Project
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $13,178.27 for the Fire Station Renovation Project. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $13,178.27 for the Fire Station Renovation Project. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Temporary Sign Permit
Approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Altitude Trampoline Park for three 1" x 6° "Business Reopening" signs from June 18, 2021 through September 18, 2021
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Altitude Trampoline Park for three 1" x 6° "Business Reopening" signs from June 18, 2021 through September 18, 2021. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. Chairman Rose opposed the motion as the reopening signs are already displayed on the property despite obtaining permission first from the Selectmen. The motion carried with a 2-1 vote.
Yes: Beckerman, SuzorNo: Rose
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Altitude Trampoline Park for three 1" x 6° "Business Reopening" signs from June 18, 2021 through September 18, 2021. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. Chairman Rose opposed the motion as the reopening signs are already displayed on the property despite obtaining permission first from the Selectmen. The motion carried with a 2-1 vote..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Street Opening Permits
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 100 Wales Avenue for a proposed 4' x 6' road cute to remove and replace a transition end cap on plastic gas main
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 100 Wales Avenue for a proposed 4' x 6' road cute to remove and replace a transition end cap on plastic gas main. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 100 Wales Avenue for a proposed 4' x 6' road cute to remove and replace a transition end cap on plastic gas main. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 100 Wales Avenue Rear for a proposed 4' x 6' road cute to remove and replace a transition end cap on plastic gas main
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 100 Wales Avenue Rear for a proposed 4' x 6' road cute to remove and replace a transition end cap on plastic gas main. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 100 Wales Avenue Rear for a proposed 4' x 6' road cute to remove and replace a transition end cap on plastic gas main. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 291 Pond Street for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to replace the gas service line
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 291 Pond Street for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to replace the gas service line. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 291 Pond Street for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to replace the gas service line. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 3 Shawn Drive for a proposed 3' x 5' road cut for gas maintenance
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 3 Shawn Drive for a proposed 3' x 5' road cut for gas maintenance. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 3 Shawn Drive for a proposed 3' x 5' road cut for gas maintenance. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 102 Highland Street for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new gas service
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 102 Highland Street for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new gas service. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 102 Highland Street for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new gas service. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 13 East Street for a proposed 3' x 5' x 3' road cut to replace the gas service line and relocate the meter outside
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 13 East Street for a proposed 3' x 5' x 3' road cut to replace the gas service line and relocate the meter outside. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 13 East Street for a proposed 3' x 5' x 3' road cut to replace the gas service line and relocate the meter outside. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Disposition of Surplus Items
Approve the surplus request forms from the Interim Council on Aging Director for an old, octagon dining room table and a coat rack
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the surplus request forms from the Interim Council on Aging Director for an old, octagon dining room table and a coat rack. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the surplus request forms from the Interim Council on Aging Director for an old, octagon dining room table and a coat rack. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Personnel Action Form
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Jannell Webb for a classification change from part-time AFSCME Public Safety Dispatcher to temporary full-time AFSCME Public Safety Dispatcher effective July...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Jannell Webb for a classification change from part-time AFSCME Public Safety Dispatcher to temporary full-time AFSCME Public Safety Dispatcher effective July 11, 2021 due to staffing shortages. The grade and step will remain the same for Ms. Webb. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Jannell Webb for a classification change from part-time AFSCME Public Safety Dispatcher to temporary full-time AFSCME Public Safety Dispatcher effective July 11, 2021 due to staffing shortages. The grade and step will remain the same for Ms. Webb. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Line-Item Transfers
Approve the line-item transfer from Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services (Personal Services) to Technology (Technology Expenses) in the amount of $15,000 due to outstanding GovConnection...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the line-item transfer from Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services (Personal Services) to Technology (Technology Expenses) in the amount of $15,000 due to outstanding GovConnection invoices unknown at the time of the original transfer of $25,000 at the Board's June meeting. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. Chairman Rose requested that the Town Administrator discuss this matter with the IT Director and inquire as to the status of his budgeting and tracking of invoices. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the line-item transfer from Medical & Life Insurance Personal Services (Personal Services) to Technology (Technology Expenses) in the amount of $15,000 due to outstanding GovConnection invoices unknown at the time of the original transfer of $25,000 at the Board's June meeting. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. Chairman Rose requested that the Town Administrator discuss this matter with the IT Director and inquire as to the status of his budgeting and tracking of invoices. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Adjournment
Adjourn the regular session and to convene in Executive Session to review and approve executive session meeting minutes to comply with the Open Meeting Law, G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 22 (f) and...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the regular session and to convene in Executive Session to review and approve executive session meeting minutes to comply with the Open Meeting Law, G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 22 (f) and (g); and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, Police, Fire, and Call Firefighters) or litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position; and to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief). 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 to review and approve executive session meeting minutes to comply with the Open Meeting Law, G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 22 (f) and (g); and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, Police, Fire, and Call Firefighters) or litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position; and to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief). 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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