MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 5, 2020
12 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
6:45 p.m. Public Hearing for Petition for New Pole Location by National Grid
Table the petition for a new pole location until the Board receives clarification on the exact location or a new petition is filed
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to table the petition for a new pole location until the Board receives clarification on the exact location or a new petition is filed. 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 table the petition for a new pole location until the Board receives clarification on the exact location or a new petition is filed. 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)
Meeting Minutes
Accept the amended meeting minutes of October 15, 2020 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the amended meeting minutes of October 15, 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 October 15, 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)
Accept the meeting minutes of October 22, 2020 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of October 22, 2020 (Workshop 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 22, 2020 (Workshop 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)
Accept the meeting minutes of October 29, 2020 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of October 29, 2020 (Workshop 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 29, 2020 (Workshop 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)
Designer Selection Committee Change Orders
Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Avon Fire Station Renovation Project
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Change Order No. 2 for the Avon Fire Station Renovation Project. 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 Change Order No. 2 for the Avon Fire Station Renovation Project. 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)
Set Calendar Year Permit Rates for Licensing Renewals/Permit Fees
Reduce all Selectmen license fees by 50% with the exception of the alcohol license fees for retail package stores as a one-time only reduction related to the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2021 year
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to reduce all Selectmen license fees by 50% with the exception of the alcohol license fees for retail package stores as a one-time only reduction related to the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2021 year. 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 reduce all Selectmen license fees by 50% with the exception of the alcohol license fees for retail package stores as a one-time only reduction related to the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2021 year. 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)
Center for Tech and Civic Life Grant
Approve the Center for Tech and Civic Life Grant in the amount of $5,000
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Center for Tech and Civic Life Grant in the amount of $5,000. Mr. Beckerman 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. Suzor made a motion to approve the Center for Tech and Civic Life Grant in the amount of $5,000. Mr. Beckerman 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: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Street Opening Permit
Approve the Street Opening Permit by Eversource Gas for 90 West High Street for new gas service to be completed by the November 15, 2020 moratorium
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit by Eversource Gas for 90 West High Street for new gas service to be completed by the November 15, 2020 moratorium. 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 by Eversource Gas for 90 West High Street for new gas service to be completed by the November 15, 2020 moratorium. 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)
Social Media Policy
Approve the Social Media Policy
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Social Media Policy. 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 Social Media Policy. 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)
Personnel Action Forms
Approve the Personnel Action Form for a rate increase for Youth Program Director Jennifer Mayo effective July 1, 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a rate increase for Youth Program Director Jennifer Mayo 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 to approve the Personnel Action Form for a rate increase for Youth Program Director Jennifer Mayo 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)
Approve the Personnel Action Form appointing Cynthia Seeley as the Temporary Back-Up Compost Site Attendant effective October 31, 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form appointing Cynthia Seeley as the Temporary Back-Up Compost Site Attendant effective October 31, 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 Personnel Action Form appointing Cynthia Seeley as the Temporary Back-Up Compost Site Attendant effective October 31, 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)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Regular Session and to convene in Executive Session
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)
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