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November 16, 2020
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Millias, Gordon C. Andrews, Troy E. Garron
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Garron was in full support of the testing
Approve the municipal employee testing program for those who want to do it
To approve the municipal employee testing program for those who want to do it.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the municipal employee testing program for those who want to do it..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approve the town-wide testing program
To approve the town-wide testing program.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the town-wide testing program..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Abatement Requests from Treasurer /Collector
Abate the following Recycling Bills due to the fact the bills were inadvertently omitted from the MLC
To abate the following Recycling Bills due to the fact the bills were inadvertently omitted from the MLC: BILL # FISCAL YEAR 1153 2010 1836 2009 1594 2011, 2012 & 2013 983 2009 704 2009 1334 2019
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously abated the following Recycling Bills due to the fact the bills were inadvertently omitted from the MLC: BILL # FISCAL YEAR 1153 2010 1836 2009 1594 2011, 2012 & 2013 983 2009 704 2009 1334 2019.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Abate the following Recycling Bills due to the fact the recycling bills went to the previous owners and the subsequent owners were not updated at the time of the sale
To abate the following Recycling Bills due to the fact the recycling bills went to the previous owners and the subsequent owners were not updated at the time of the sale: BILL # FISCAL YEAR 1504 2011 935 2017 1642 2017 147 2018 2328 2019
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously abated the following Recycling Bills due to the fact the recycling bills went to the previous owners and the subsequent owners were not updated at the time of the sale: BILL # FISCAL YEAR 1504 2011 935 2017 1642 2017 147 2018 2328 2019.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Recycling Abatement - Bill #2604
Abate Recycling Bill #2604 due to the fact recycling bills were not generated at the time of the sale (August 14th ) therefore was no listed on the MLC and once issued the bill may have been...
To abate Recycling Bill #2604 due to the fact recycling bills were not generated at the time of the sale (August 14th ) therefore was no listed on the MLC and once issued the bill may have been forwarded to the previous owner's new address instead of the subsequent owner.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously abated Recycling Bill #2604 due to the fact recycling bills were not generated at the time of the sale (August 14th ) therefore was no listed on the MLC and once issued the bill may have been forwarded to the previous owner's new address instead of the subsequent owner..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Recycling Abatement - Bill #1861 & #1333
Abate Recycling Bill #1861 and #1333 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents
To abate Recycling Bill #1861 and #1333 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously abated Recycling Bill #1861 and #1333 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Recycling Abatement - Bill #2453
Deny Recycling Bill #2453 based on the fact that it was received after the deadline date of October 1, 2020
To deny Recycling Bill #2453 based on the fact that it was received after the deadline date of October 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously denied Recycling Bill #2453 based on the fact that it was received after the deadline date of October 1, 2020..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Stop Signs at Hillside Avenue
Not to put a stop sign at Hillside Avenue and 10th Street and Hillside Avenue and 11th Street
To not to put a stop sign at Hillside Avenue and 10th Street and Hillside Avenue and 11th Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted not to put a stop sign at Hillside Avenue and 10th Street and Hillside Avenue and 11th Street..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Surplus Vehicle - Fire Department
Declare surplus the 2014 Ford Explorer and voted that the vehicle will be used for civilian use for inspections as long as it can be repaired and painted
To declare surplus the 2014 Ford Explorer and voted that the vehicle will be used for civilian use for inspections as long as it can be repaired and painted.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews the Board unanimously declared surplus the 2014 Ford Explorer and voted that the vehicle will be used for civilian use for inspections as long as it can be repaired and painted..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Declare surplus the 2011 Crown Victoria
To declare surplus the 2011 Crown Victoria.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews the Board unanimously declared surplus the 2011 Crown Victoria..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 2:30 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 2:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 2:30 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
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