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October 4, 2021
24 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Cynthia McNulty, Don Martinis, Michael Connor, Kelly Grant, Daniel M. Spencer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Cultural Council Application - Joseph Woodman I
Appoint Joseph Woodman as a voting member to the Cultural Council for a 3 year term
On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board voted 4-1 with Mr. Connor opposing to appoint Joseph Woodman as a voting member to the Cultural Council for a 3 year term.
Yes: Daniel M. Spencer, Grant, Martinis, McNultyNo: Connor
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board voted 4-1 with Mr. Connor opposing to appoint Joseph Woodman as a voting member to the Cultural Council for a 3 year term..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Martinis)
Capital Requests
Support and to appropriate up to $40,000 to paint the trim of the exterior of the library and recommended replacing the rotting wood with composite
On a Martinis/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to support and to appropriate up to $40,000 to paint the trim of the exterior of the library and recommended replacing the rotting wood with composite.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to support and to appropriate up to $40,000 to paint the trim of the exterior of the library and recommended replacing the rotting wood with composite..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Connor)
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Recommend repairing the AC unit for the front room of the Senior Center in the amount of $15,000
On a Spencer/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend repairing the AC unit for the front room of the Senior Center in the amount of $15,000.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend repairing the AC unit for the front room of the Senior Center in the amount of $15,000..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Grant)
Approve the Police Department's request for an additional vehicle in the amount of $61,200
On a Connor/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Police Department's request for an additional vehicle in the amount of $61,200.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Police Department's request for an additional vehicle in the amount of $61,200..” (Motion: Connor, second: Martinis)
Have the carpet replaced at the Fire Station headquarters and the amount will not exceed $15,000
On a Grant/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to have the carpet replaced at the Fire Station headquarters and the amount will not exceed $15,000.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to have the carpet replaced at the Fire Station headquarters and the amount will not exceed $15,000..” (Motion: Grant, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Approve the Fire Department's request for a new command vehicle which will replace vehicle 3 in the mount of 73,662.64
On a Martinis/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Fire Department's request for a new command vehicle which will replace vehicle 3 in the mount of 73,662.64.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Fire Department's request for a new command vehicle which will replace vehicle 3 in the mount of 73,662.64..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Connor)
Approve the removal and replacement of the apron at the Fire Station Headquarters for an estimate of $256,000, Mr. DiMartino explained the tree warden had originally requested $200,000 for stump...
On a Grant/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the removal and replacement of the apron at the Fire Station Headquarters for an estimate of $256,000, Mr. DiMartino explained the tree warden had originally requested $200,000 for stump removal and planting of new trees but the request has been dropped to $50,000.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the removal and replacement of the apron at the Fire Station Headquarters for an estimate of $256,000, Mr. DiMartino explained the tree warden had originally requested $200,000 for stump removal and planting of new trees but the request has been dropped to $50,000..” (Motion: Grant, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Pass over this request until the Capital Improvement Committee has the opportunity to speak to the tree warden about his request
On a Grant/Spencer motion the Board unanimously agreed they would pass over this request until the Capital Improvement Committee has the opportunity to speak to the tree warden about his request.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Spencer motion the Board unanimously agreed they would pass over this request until the Capital Improvement Committee has the opportunity to speak to the tree warden about his request..” (Motion: Grant, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Recommend replacement of the small dump truck, B-14 with new plow, in the amount of $76,000
On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend replacement of the small dump truck, B-14 with new plow, in the amount of $76,000.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend replacement of the small dump truck, B-14 with new plow, in the amount of $76,000..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Martinis)
Recommend the replacement of the chassis portion of a small dump hot box truck in the amount of $65,000
On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend the replacement of the chassis portion of a small dump hot box truck in the amount of $65,000.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend the replacement of the chassis portion of a small dump hot box truck in the amount of $65,000..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Martinis)
Fund the South Main Street TIP project in which local funding will be needed to mitigate impact to abutters in the amount of $200,000
On a Martinis/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to fund the South Main Street TIP project in which local funding will be needed to mitigate impact to abutters in the amount of $200,000.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to fund the South Main Street TIP project in which local funding will be needed to mitigate impact to abutters in the amount of $200,000..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Grant)
Replace P-6 (2004 F150) in their fleet with a F350 4x4 with plowing capabilities in the amount of $51,000
On a Spencer/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to replace P-6 (2004 F150) in their fleet with a F350 4x4 with plowing capabilities in the amount of $51,000.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to replace P-6 (2004 F150) in their fleet with a F350 4x4 with plowing capabilities in the amount of $51,000..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Grant)
Appropriate $25,000 for the recycling center automated vehicle entry gate
On a Spencer/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appropriate $25,000 for the recycling center automated vehicle entry gate.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appropriate $25,000 for the recycling center automated vehicle entry gate..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Grant)
Recommend the South Main Street Standpipe rehab in the amount of $841,175
On a Grant/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend the South Main Street Standpipe rehab in the amount of $841,175.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend the South Main Street Standpipe rehab in the amount of $841,175..” (Motion: Grant, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Recommend replacing the pickup truck 2008 F350 known as BW-2 in the fleet in the amount of $40,000
On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend replacing the pickup truck 2008 F350 known as BW-2 in the fleet in the amount of $40,000.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend replacing the pickup truck 2008 F350 known as BW-2 in the fleet in the amount of $40,000..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Martinis)
Approve the 10 Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $215,000
On a Grant/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the 10 Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $215,000.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the 10 Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $215,000..” (Motion: Grant, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Allow the spending of $350,000 from the ARPA stimulus funding for the PFAS treatment
On a Spencer/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to allow the spending of $350,000 from the ARPA stimulus funding for the PFAS treatment.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to allow the spending of $350,000 from the ARPA stimulus funding for the PFAS treatment..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Grant)
Recommend the replacement of Well 12 Engineering and Hydrologic Study in the amount of $260,000
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend the replacement of Well 12 Engineering and Hydrologic Study in the amount of $260,000.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend the replacement of Well 12 Engineering and Hydrologic Study in the amount of $260,000..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Recommend a FOB entry system at the 9 sewer stations in the amount of $15,000
On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend a FOB entry system at the 9 sewer stations in the amount of $15,000.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend a FOB entry system at the 9 sewer stations in the amount of $15,000..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Martinis)
Recommend the upgrade to the SCADA Electronic system that monitors the sewer systems and detects problems before there is a sewer overflow in the amount of $40,000
On a Spencer/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend the upgrade to the SCADA Electronic system that monitors the sewer systems and detects problems before there is a sewer overflow in the amount of $40,000.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend the upgrade to the SCADA Electronic system that monitors the sewer systems and detects problems before there is a sewer overflow in the amount of $40,000..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Grant)
Recommend the replacement of the standby generator at the Potter Drive Sewer Station in the amount of $120,000
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend the replacement of the standby generator at the Potter Drive Sewer Station in the amount of $120,000.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend the replacement of the standby generator at the Potter Drive Sewer Station in the amount of $120,000..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Uno's - Change of Officers
Approve the Change of Officers for Uno Restaurants LLC d/b/a Uno Chicago Grill
On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Change of Officers for Uno Restaurants LLC d/b/a Uno Chicago Grill.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Change of Officers for Uno Restaurants LLC d/b/a Uno Chicago Grill..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Martinis)
Gifts/Grants Acceptance
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted:
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted:.” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Martinis)
Town Administrator's Report
Adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM
On a Spencer/Grant motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM Respectfully submitted, Hilarie J. Allie Administrative Assistant
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Grant motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM Respectfully submitted, Hilarie J. Allie Administrative Assistant.” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Grant)
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