MassVoter.com← Easton Select BoardEaston Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 10, 2020
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Dottie Fulginiti, Craig Barger, Marc Lamb, Thomas Brussard, Charles King
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Contract Award FIRE-2021-01: Ambulance - Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, LLC
2 Award the contract to Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, LLC in an amount not to exceed $350,000
To award the contract to Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, LLC in an amount not to exceed $350,000
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to award the contract to Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, LLC in an amount not to exceed $350,000 Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Contract Award HCS-2021-01: Personal Protective Equipment for Municipal COVID-19 Operations – Safety,
3 Award the contract to Safety, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,000
To award the contract to Safety, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,000
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to award the contract to Safety, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,000 Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Contract Award WAT-2021-01: Engineering for Water Treatment Plant – Environmental Partners Group, Inc.
6 Award the contract to Environmental Partners Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $974,000
To award the contract to Environmental Partners Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $974,000
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to award the contract to Environmental Partners Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $974,000 Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Contract Award WAT-2021-02: Engineering for PFAS Preparedness Study – Environmental Partners Group, Inc.
7 Award the contract to Environmental Partners Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $108,500
To award the contract to Environmental Partners Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $108,500
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to award the contract to Environmental Partners Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $108,500 Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Contract Award WAT-2021-03: Pond, Washington and Prospect Street Water Main Improvements Project – Dig
8 Award the contract to Dig It Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $666,076.20
To award the contract to Dig It Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $666,076.20
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to award the contract to Dig It Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $666,076.20 Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Contract Award DPW-2021-02: North Easton Village Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance –
9 Award the contract to Weston and Sampson in an amount not to exceed $99,600
To award the contract to Weston and Sampson in an amount not to exceed $99,600
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to award the contract to Weston and Sampson in an amount not to exceed $99,600 Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Discussion and Vote: Depot Street Land Takings and Related Land Use Issues for Depot Street Roadway
10 A conflict of interest) unanimous by roll call to adopt the Order of Taking associated with the Depot Street TIP Project as presented in the referenced document titled “Town of Easton, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Select Board, Order of Taking” dated August 10, 2020; and to authorize the award of damages as set forth therein; and to incorporate the full text of that vote / Order into the minutes of the meeting; and further to authorize Connor Read, Town Administrator and David Field, Director of Public Works, to take any and all actions necessary to complete the takings process
To a conflict of interest) unanimous by roll call to adopt the Order of Taking associated with the Depot Street TIP Project as presented in the referenced document titled “Town of Easton, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Select Board, Order of Taking” dated August 10, 2020; and to authorize the award of damages as set forth therein; and to incorporate the full text of that vote / Order into the minutes of the meeting; and further to authorize Connor Read, Town Administrator and David Field, Director of Public Works, to take any and all actions necessary to complete the takings process
The names in the minutes do not match the count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Vote: (4-1 Craig Barger recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest) unanimous by roll call to adopt the Order of Taking associated with the Depot Street TIP Project as presented in the referenced document titled “Town of Easton, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Select Board, Order of Taking” dated August 10, 2020; and to authorize the award of damages as set forth therein; and to incorporate the full text of that vote / Order into the minutes of the meeting; and further to authorize Connor Read, Town Administrator and David Field, Director of Public Works, to take any and all a.” (Motion: Fulginiti, second: King)
10 A conflict of interest) unanimous by roll call to Adopt the Dedication of Municipal Parcels associated with the Depot Street TIP Project as presented in the referenced document titled “Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Town of Easton, Dedication of Municipal Parcels” dated August 10, 2020 and to incorporate the full text of that vote / Dedication into the minutes of the meeting
To a conflict of interest) unanimous by roll call to Adopt the Dedication of Municipal Parcels associated with the Depot Street TIP Project as presented in the referenced document titled “Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Town of Easton, Dedication of Municipal Parcels” dated August 10, 2020 and to incorporate the full text of that vote / Dedication into the minutes of the meeting
The names in the minutes do not match the count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Vote: (4-1 Craig Barger recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest) unanimous by roll call to Adopt the Dedication of Municipal Parcels associated with the Depot Street TIP Project as presented in the referenced document titled “Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Town of Easton, Dedication of Municipal Parcels” dated August 10, 2020 and to incorporate the full text of that vote / Dedication into the minutes of the meeting Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Fulginiti, second: Brussard)
Discussion and Vote: Amendment of Select Board Policy #55 - Commission on Disability Handicap Parking
12 Adopt the amendment of Select Board Policy #55 Commission on Disability Handicap Parking Fund as amended
To adopt the amendment of Select Board Policy #55 Commission on Disability Handicap Parking Fund as amended
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to adopt the amendment of Select Board Policy #55 Commission on Disability Handicap Parking Fund as amended Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Discussion and Vote: Town Administrator Performance Evaluation
14 Accept the Town Administrator’s Performance Evaluation document as presented by the Select Board
To accept the Town Administrator’s Performance Evaluation document as presented by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to accept the Town Administrator’s Performance Evaluation document as presented by the Select Board Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Discussion and Vote: Extension of Employment Agreement with Town Administrator Connor Read
15 Accept the Extension of Employment Agreement with Town Administrator Connor Read set to expire on June 30, 2022 for one additional year at the existing rate of annual salary increase
To accept the Extension of Employment Agreement with Town Administrator Connor Read set to expire on June 30, 2022 for one additional year at the existing rate of annual salary increase
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to accept the Extension of Employment Agreement with Town Administrator Connor Read set to expire on June 30, 2022 for one additional year at the existing rate of annual salary increase Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Acceptance of General Minutes dated 6/1/2020
18 Accept the general minutes dated 6/1/2020, 6/15/2020, 6/29/2020, 7/27/2020 as a slate
To accept the general minutes dated 6/1/2020, 6/15/2020, 6/29/2020, 7/27/2020 as a slate
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to accept the general minutes dated 6/1/2020, 6/15/2020, 6/29/2020, 7/27/2020 as a slate Barger-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
18 Adjourn at 7:40 PM
To adjourn at 7:40 PM
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll-call to adjourn at 7:40 PM Barger-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
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