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Avon Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

October 15, 2020

20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Steven Rose, Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Public Participation

Accept the amended meeting minutes of August 13, 2020 (Regular Session) as written

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the amended meeting minutes of August 13, 2020 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the amended meeting minutes of August 13, 2020 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Accept the meeting minutes of October 1, 2020 (Regular Session) as written

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of October 1, 2020 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of October 1, 2020 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Street Opening Permit for Water Service for Avon Fire Station

Approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for new gas service at the Avon Fire Station at 150 Main Street

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for new gas service at the Avon Fire Station at 150 Main Street. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas for new gas service at the Avon Fire Station at 150 Main Street. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Randolph

Approve the Intermunicipal Public Health Nurse Joint Service Agreement with the stipulation that Town Counsel review prior to the Board signing the agreement

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Intermunicipal Public Health Nurse Joint Service Agreement with the stipulation that Town Counsel review prior to the Board signing the agreement. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Intermunicipal Public Health Nurse Joint Service Agreement with the stipulation that Town Counsel review prior to the Board signing the agreement. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

DeMarco Park Permit Application for Food Truck

Approve the DeMarco Park Permit Application for 2Go, LLC contingent upon the review of both the Fire Chief and the Police Chief

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park Permit Application for 2Go, LLC contingent upon the review of both the Fire Chief and the Police Chief. The fee from the Town for the food truck to rent space at DeMarco Park will be $80 through December 1, 2020. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park Permit Application for 2Go, LLC contingent upon the review of both the Fire Chief and the Police Chief. The fee from the Town for the food truck to rent space at DeMarco Park will be $80 through December 1, 2020. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Personnel Action Forms

Approve the appointment of Antonia Moquin as Assistant Town Clerk for a Grade OAL 5, Step 1 at the rate of $22.77 per hour effective October 19, 2020 pending approval of the personnel action form...

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the appointment of Antonia Moquin as Assistant Town Clerk for a Grade OAL 5, Step 1 at the rate of $22.77 per hour effective October 19, 2020 pending approval of the personnel action form by the Town Clerk, Treasurer/Collector and Town Accountant. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the appointment of Antonia Moquin as Assistant Town Clerk for a Grade OAL 5, Step 1 at the rate of $22.77 per hour effective October 19, 2020 pending approval of the personnel action form by the Town Clerk, Treasurer/Collector and Town Accountant. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the promotion of Heather Wade from Senior Circulation Assistant to Library Technician B for a Grade OAL 3, Step at the rate of $20.60 per hour effective October 19, 2020

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the promotion of Heather Wade from Senior Circulation Assistant to Library Technician B for a Grade OAL 3, Step | at the rate of $20.60 per hour effective October 19, 2020. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the promotion of Heather Wade from Senior Circulation Assistant to Library Technician B for a Grade OAL 3, Step | at the rate of $20.60 per hour effective October 19, 2020. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the classification change of Sheri Carney from a Public Safety Dispatcher to a Special Projects Manager/Executive Assistant to the Police Chief

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the classification change of Sheri Carney from a Public Safety Dispatcher to a Special Projects Manager/Executive Assistant to the Police Chief. This is a non-union, salaried position. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the classification change of Sheri Carney from a Public Safety Dispatcher to a Special Projects Manager/Executive Assistant to the Police Chief. This is a non-union, salaried position. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

A rate change for Outreach Coordinator Louise Hardiman effective October 30, 2020

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion for a rate change for Outreach Coordinator Louise Hardiman effective October 30, 2020. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion for a rate change for Outreach Coordinator Louise Hardiman effective October 30, 2020. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

A rate change for Executive Assistant/Human Resources Coordinator Shanna Faro effective September 28, 2020

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion for a rate change for Executive Assistant/Human Resources Coordinator Shanna Faro effective September 28, 2020. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion for a rate change for Executive Assistant/Human Resources Coordinator Shanna Faro effective September 28, 2020. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

A rate change for Principal Assessor Paul Sullivan effective July 1, 2020

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion for a rate change for Principal Assessor Paul Sullivan effective July 1, 2020. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion for a rate change for Principal Assessor Paul Sullivan effective July 1, 2020. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

A rate change for Police Chief Jeffrey Bukunt effective July 1, 2020

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion for a rate change for Police Chief Jeffrey Bukunt effective July 1, 2020. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion for a rate change for Police Chief Jeffrey Bukunt effective July 1, 2020. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

A rate change for Town Administrator Gregory Enos effective July 1, 2020

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion for a rate change for Town Administrator Gregory Enos effective July 1, 2020. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion for a rate change for Town Administrator Gregory Enos effective July 1, 2020. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Gift Acceptance Form

Approve the gift donation of 25 pumpkins from Walmart to the Park & Recreation Commission to be used for a pumpkin carving contest

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation of 25 pumpkins from Walmart to the Park & Recreation Commission to be used for a pumpkin carving contest. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation of 25 pumpkins from Walmart to the Park & Recreation Commission to be used for a pumpkin carving contest. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Road Pavement Management Proposal

Approve the Road Pavement Management Proposal by GCG Associates, Inc

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Road Pavement Management Proposal by GCG Associates, Inc. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Road Pavement Management Proposal by GCG Associates, Inc. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Pond Street/Harrison Boulevard Land Donations

Accept the 9 Certificates of Donation received thus far

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the 9 Certificates of Donation received thus far. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the 9 Certificates of Donation received thus far. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Street Opening Permits

Approve the Street Opening Permit from T.L. Edwards, Inc. for new water service at the empty lot across from 294 Pond Street

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from T.L. Edwards, Inc. for new water service at the empty lot across from 294 Pond Street. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from T.L. Edwards, Inc. for new water service at the empty lot across from 294 Pond Street. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas at 9 Johnson Road to abandon gas service at the main prop

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas at 9 Johnson Road to abandon gas service at the main prop. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was , taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Columbia Gas at 9 Johnson Road to abandon gas service at the main prop. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was , taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Town Administrator's Report

Approve Walmart's request for opening the store early on the proposed dates contingent upon the Police Chiefs approval to this request and that the requested details can be adequately staffed

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Walmart's request for opening the store early on the proposed dates contingent upon the Police Chiefs approval to this request and that the requested details can be adequately staffed. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Walmart's request for opening the store early on the proposed dates contingent upon the Police Chiefs approval to this request and that the requested details can be adequately staffed. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the Regular Session and to convene in Executive Session

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session and to convene in Executive Session. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session and to convene in Executive Session. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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