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October 20, 2022
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Patricia Bessette, Town Clerk
Sign the proclamation and declare October 23 -31, 2022 Red Ribbon Week in the town
Mr. Suzor made a motion to sign the proclamation and declare October 23 -31, 2022 Red Ribbon Week in the town. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried. All were in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to sign the proclamation and declare October 23 -31, 2022 Red Ribbon Week in the town. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried. All were in favor..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Class II license application of Roger Gordon Adjusters d/b/a B&C Motors
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Class II license application of Roger Gordon Adjusters d/b/a B&C Motors. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Class II license application of Roger Gordon Adjusters d/b/a B&C Motors. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Request from Mr. Acosta of 7 Nichols Drive to Remove Stone Wall for Driveway Extension
Approve the removal of the stone wall for a driveway expansion up to the zoning bylaw maximum with the approval of the Building Commissioner and DPW Director and with caution that the expansion...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the removal of the stone wall for a driveway expansion up to the zoning bylaw maximum with the approval of the Building Commissioner and DPW Director and with caution that the expansion will disturb the fire hydrant. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the removal of the stone wall for a driveway expansion up to the zoning bylaw maximum with the approval of the Building Commissioner and DPW Director and with caution that the expansion will disturb the fire hydrant. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the October 6, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the October 6, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the October 6, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Discussion on Water Rates
Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Water Rate increase as outlined by DPW Director William Fitzgerald
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Water Rate increase as outlined by DPW Director William Fitzgerald. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Water Rate increase as outlined by DPW Director William Fitzgerald. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Paving Contract Extension
Approve the recommendation of DPW Director William Fitzgerald regarding the second one-year extension with T.L. Edwards, Inc. for the annual paving contract
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the recommendation of DPW Director William Fitzgerald regarding the second one-year extension with T.L. Edwards, Inc. for the annual paving contract. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the recommendation of DPW Director William Fitzgerald regarding the second one-year extension with T.L. Edwards, Inc. for the annual paving contract. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve installation of the third solar crosswalk at the intersection of Pond Street/Page Street/Malley Avenue
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve installation of the third solar crosswalk at the intersection of Pond Street/Page Street/Malley Avenue. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried. All were in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve installation of the third solar crosswalk at the intersection of Pond Street/Page Street/Malley Avenue. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried. All were in favor..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Net Metering Credits
Approve the Net Metering Credit Purchase Agreement with the Town of Abington and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the 2022 Memorandum of Understanding once it is finalized
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Net Metering Credit Purchase Agreement with the Town of Abington and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the 2022 Memorandum of Understanding once it is finalized. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Net Metering Credit Purchase Agreement with the Town of Abington and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the 2022 Memorandum of Understanding once it is finalized. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Allow the Fire Department to donate the - emergency management siren and air horn tower to the H.L. Blanchard Trust
Mr. Suzor made a motion to allow the Fire Department to donate the - emergency management siren and air horn tower to the H.L. Blanchard Trust. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried. All were in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to allow the Fire Department to donate the - emergency management siren and air horn tower to the H.L. Blanchard Trust. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried. All were in favor..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve and sign the State Election Warrant
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and sign the State Election Warrant. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and sign the State Election Warrant. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Local Election Warrant
Approve and sign the Special Town Election Warrant
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and sign the Special Town Election Warrant. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and sign the Special Town Election Warrant. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the request of Shannon Coffey to display 50 political campaign lawn signs throughout the town
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request of Shannon Coffey to display 50 political campaign lawn signs throughout the town. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request of Shannon Coffey to display 50 political campaign lawn signs throughout the town. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Personnel Action Form and appoint Christine Mendoza as a Public Safety Dispatcher effective November 14, 2022
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form and appoint Christine Mendoza as a Public Safety Dispatcher effective November 14, 2022. Mr. Enos informed the Board that Ms. Mendoza will fill the vacancy of a recent retirement. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form and appoint Christine Mendoza as a Public Safety Dispatcher effective November 14, 2022. Mr. Enos informed the Board that Ms. Mendoza will fill the vacancy of a recent retirement. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Reclassification of School Crossing Guard
Approve the Personnel Action Form for a reclassification and step increase in accordance with the category for a School Crossing Guard as outlined in the Management and Non- Union Fiscal Year 2023...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a reclassification and step increase in accordance with the category for a School Crossing Guard as outlined in the Management and Non- Union Fiscal Year 2023 Compensation Study Chart for a Grade 4, Step One increase for Frances Cruise effective October 4, 2022. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a reclassification and step increase in accordance with the category for a School Crossing Guard as outlined in the Management and Non- Union Fiscal Year 2023 Compensation Study Chart for a Grade 4, Step One increase for Frances Cruise effective October 4, 2022. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Town Administrator's Report
Adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - and more specifically 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, Call Firefighters) or litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - and more specifically 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, Call Firefighters) or litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
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