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August 10, 2023
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Eric Beckerman, Shannon Coffey
Absent: Jason Suzor
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Approve the July 6, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the July 6, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the July 6, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Vacation Carryover Request
Approve the carryover request of Administrative Assistant Susan Monahan for 14.58 vacation hours above the contractually approved 70 hours of carryover time allowed into Fiscal Year 2023
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the carryover request of Administrative Assistant Susan Monahan for 14.58 vacation hours above the contractually approved 70 hours of carryover time allowed into Fiscal Year 2023. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the carryover request of Administrative Assistant Susan Monahan for 14.58 vacation hours above the contractually approved 70 hours of carryover time allowed into Fiscal Year 2023. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Policer Officer Hiring Policy
Approve the Police Officer Hiring Policy with the requested revisions from Chief Bukunt
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Police Officer Hiring Policy with the requested revisions from Chief Bukunt. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Police Officer Hiring Policy with the requested revisions from Chief Bukunt. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Town Planner Job Description
Approve the Town Planner job description as written
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Town Planner job description as written. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Town Planner job description as written. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Street Opening Permit Applications from Eversource
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to repair a gas leak on the main at 19 Bartlett Street
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to repair a gas leak on the main at 19 Bartlett Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to repair a gas leak on the main at 19 Bartlett Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to replace the gas service line and move the meter inside to outside at 509 Page Street
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to replace the gas service line and move the meter inside to outside at 509 Page Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to replace the gas service line and move the meter inside to outside at 509 Page Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to replace the gas service line and move the meter inside to outside at 259 East High Street
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to replace the gas service line and move the meter inside to outside at 259 East High Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to replace the gas service line and move the meter inside to outside at 259 East High Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' x 3' road cut for gas main end cap remediation at 226 Bodwell Street
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' x 3' road cut for gas main end cap remediation at 226 Bodwell Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' x 3' road cut for gas main end cap remediation at 226 Bodwell Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub at the gas main at 186 East Spring Street
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub at the gas main at 186 East Spring Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub at the gas main at 186 East Spring Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub at the gas main at 161 West High Street
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub at the gas main at 161 West High Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub at the gas main at 161 West High Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4" x 6' road cut to abandon the stub at the gas main at 212 Page Street
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4" x 6' road cut to abandon the stub at the gas main at 212 Page Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4" x 6' road cut to abandon the stub at the gas main at 212 Page Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub at the gas main at 188 Page Street
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub at the gas main at 188 Page Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub at the gas main at 188 Page Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to replace the gas line and move the meter from inside to outside at 196 and 198 East Main Street...
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to replace the gas line and move the meter from inside to outside at 196 and 198 East Main Street (serviced from Spring Street). Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to replace the gas line and move the meter from inside to outside at 196 and 198 East Main Street (serviced from Spring Street). Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to repair the gas leak on the main at 228 East Spring Street
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to repair the gas leak on the main at 228 East Spring Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to repair the gas leak on the main at 228 East Spring Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4" x 6' road cut to abandon the stub at the gas main at 160 Page Street
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4" x 6' road cut to abandon the stub at the gas main at 160 Page Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4" x 6' road cut to abandon the stub at the gas main at 160 Page Street. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Appointment of Election Workers for Fiscal Year 2024
Reappoint the following individuals as election workers for Fiscal Year 2024 pursuant to the request of the Town Clerk Patricia Bessette
Ms. Coffey made a motion to reappoint the following individuals as election workers for Fiscal Year 2024 pursuant to the request of the Town Clerk Patricia Bessette: Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to reappoint the following individuals as election workers for Fiscal Year 2024 pursuant to the request of the Town Clerk Patricia Bessette: Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Appointment to Historical Commission
Appoint Tracey Pavao to the Historical Commission, term to expire June 30, 2025
Ms. Coffey made a motion to appoint Tracey Pavao to the Historical Commission, term to expire June 30, 2025. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to appoint Tracey Pavao to the Historical Commission, term to expire June 30, 2025. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Temporary Sign Permit Application
Approve the Temporary Sign Permit of St. Pauly Textile Inc. for one 25" x 24" sign on the corner of VFW Drive and Harrison Boulevard and one 24" x 36" sign on the corner of School Street and the...
Ms. Coffey made the motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit of St. Pauly Textile Inc. for one 25" x 24" sign on the corner of VFW Drive and Harrison Boulevard and one 24" x 36" sign on the corner of School Street and the VFW parking lot advertising a clothing drop off location to benefit the VFW from August 11, 2023 through November 11, 2023 with the stipulation that the permit not be distributed until a permission letter authorizing the signs is provided from the owners of the VF W and the fee is paid. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made the motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit of St. Pauly Textile Inc. for one 25" x 24" sign on the corner of VFW Drive and Harrison Boulevard and one 24" x 36" sign on the corner of School Street and the VFW parking lot advertising a clothing drop off location to benefit the VFW from August 11, 2023 through November 11, 2023 with the stipulation that the permit not be distributed until a permission letter authorizing the signs is provided from the owners of the VF W and the fee is paid. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Gift Acceptance Form
Approve the gift acceptance form from the Avon Civic Association for a multi-purpose pavilion for use at DeMarco Park at the estimated value of $38,000 with the stipulation that the town will...
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the gift acceptance form from the Avon Civic Association for a multi-purpose pavilion for use at DeMarco Park at the estimated value of $38,000 with the stipulation that the town will control the use of the pavilion. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the gift acceptance form from the Avon Civic Association for a multi-purpose pavilion for use at DeMarco Park at the estimated value of $38,000 with the stipulation that the town will control the use of the pavilion. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Surplus Equipment Forms
Approve the request from the Human Resources Coordinator to declare surplus two ripped and torn office chairs in the Selectmen's office
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the request from the Human Resources Coordinator to declare surplus two ripped and torn office chairs in the Selectmen's office. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the request from the Human Resources Coordinator to declare surplus two ripped and torn office chairs in the Selectmen's office. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Approve the request from the Town Administrator to declare surplus one old Ricoh copier, model number MPC6501SP in which replacement parts are no longer made
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the request from the Town Administrator to declare surplus one old Ricoh copier, model number MPC6501SP in which replacement parts are no longer made. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the request from the Town Administrator to declare surplus one old Ricoh copier, model number MPC6501SP in which replacement parts are no longer made. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Adjournment
Adjourn the regular session and to 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...
Ms. Coffey made a motion to adjourn the regular session and to 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. Also, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. (Town Accountant). Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to adjourn the regular session and to 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. Also, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. (Town Accountant). Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
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