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October 17, 2024
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor, Shannon Coffey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Participation
Approve the October 3, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the October 3, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the October 3, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the October 8, 2024 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the October 8, 2024 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the October 8, 2024 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Red Ribbon Week Proclamation
Declare Red Ribbon Week as October 23, 2024 through October 31, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to declare Red Ribbon Week as October 23, 2024 through October 31, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to declare Red Ribbon Week as October 23, 2024 through October 31, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Set the Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2025
Approve the recommended 10% increase to the water rates for each of the four tiers for Fiscal Year 2025 as proposed by the DPW Director
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the recommended 10% increase to the water rates for each of the four tiers for Fiscal Year 2025 as proposed by the DPW Director. Ms. Coffey opposed the motion. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed by a 2-1 vote.
Yes: Beckerman, SuzorNo: Coffey
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the recommended 10% increase to the water rates for each of the four tiers for Fiscal Year 2025 as proposed by the DPW Director. Ms. Coffey opposed the motion. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed by a 2-1 vote..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Library Repairs - Authorize Contracts
Approve and execute the final drafts of the three contracts for the library repairs from Bascom Environmental for the deck repairs, Aegean Builders, LLC for the window replacement, and C&K...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the final drafts of the three contracts for the library repairs from Bascom Environmental for the deck repairs, Aegean Builders, LLC for the window replacement, and C&K Roofing, Inc for the roof repairs subject to the submission of the necessary paperwork and execution from the contractors. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the final drafts of the three contracts for the library repairs from Bascom Environmental for the deck repairs, Aegean Builders, LLC for the window replacement, and C&K Roofing, Inc for the roof repairs subject to the submission of the necessary paperwork and execution from the contractors. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Public Excellence Grantee Group - Intermunicipal Agreement
Approve the Public Excellent Grantee Group Intermunicipal Agreement pending a full review by counsel and execution by the other towns listed in the agreement
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Public Excellent Grantee Group Intermunicipal Agreement pending a full review by counsel and execution by the other towns listed in the agreement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Public Excellent Grantee Group Intermunicipal Agreement pending a full review by counsel and execution by the other towns listed in the agreement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Assistant Fire Chief
Approve and execute the Employment Agreement of Assistant Fire Chief Bradford Cronin
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement of Assistant Fire Chief Bradford Cronin. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement of Assistant Fire Chief Bradford Cronin. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Assistant Fire Chief Bradford Cronin with an effective start date of October 21, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Assistant Fire Chief Bradford Cronin with an effective start date of October 21, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Assistant Fire Chief Bradford Cronin with an effective start date of October 21, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Assistant Finance Director/Assistant Treasurer
Approve and execute the Employment Agreement of Jill Stewart as the Assistant Finance Director/Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement of Jill Stewart as the Assistant Finance Director/Assistant Treasurer. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement of Jill Stewart as the Assistant Finance Director/Assistant Treasurer. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Assistant Finance Director/Assistant Treasurer Jill Stewart with an effective start date of November 4, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Assistant Finance Director/Assistant Treasurer Jill Stewart with an effective start date of November 4, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Assistant Finance Director/Assistant Treasurer Jill Stewart with an effective start date of November 4, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appoint and approve the Personnel Action Form of Steven Gallant for the Highway Laborer position at a Grade PW1, Step 1 at the rate of $24.59 per hour
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint and approve the Personnel Action Form of Steven Gallant for the Highway Laborer position at a Grade PW1, Step 1 at the rate of $24.59 per hour. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint and approve the Personnel Action Form of Steven Gallant for the Highway Laborer position at a Grade PW1, Step 1 at the rate of $24.59 per hour. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the revised job description for this position
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the revised job description for this position. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the revised job description for this position. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Sheri Carney
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Sheri Carney. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Sheri Carney. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Sheri Carney as the Executive Assistant to the Police Chief/Special Projects Manager for a rate change effective October 21, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Sheri Carney as the Executive Assistant to the Police Chief/Special Projects Manager for a rate change effective October 21, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Sheri Carney as the Executive Assistant to the Police Chief/Special Projects Manager for a rate change effective October 21, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Adjournment
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). Also, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining or litigating position. (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters). Also, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chair Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
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). Also, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining or litigating position. (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters). Also, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chair Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
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