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December 17, 2020
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was held jointly with the Planning Board; only the Select Board’s own votes are shown.
Present: Steven Rose, Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Laurie Muncy, Principal Comprehensive Planner from the Old Colony Planning Council introduced
Approve and adopt the Housing Production Plan for the Town of Avon as outlined by the Old Colony Planning Council with the stipulation that the plan will be updated with the most recent members of...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and adopt the Housing Production Plan for the Town of Avon as outlined by the Old Colony Planning Council with the stipulation that the plan will be updated with the most recent members of the Boards and Committees involved in the plan. Mr. Suzor seconded the + 2 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 and adopt the Housing Production Plan for the Town of Avon as outlined by the Old Colony Planning Council with the stipulation that the plan will be updated with the most recent members of the Boards and Committees involved in the plan. Mr. Suzor seconded the + 2 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 meeting minutes of December 3, 2020 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of December 3, 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 December 3, 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)
Jacobs Driscoll Engineering, Inc. Agreement
Table the Jacobs Driscoll Engineering, Inc. agreement until the meeting of January 7, 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to table the Jacobs Driscoll Engineering, Inc. agreement until the meeting of January 7, 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 table the Jacobs Driscoll Engineering, Inc. agreement until the meeting of January 7, 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)
Gail Davidson
Approve the Order of Taking as presented
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Order of Taking as presented. 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 Order of Taking as presented. 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)
GCG Contract for the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan
Approve the contract with GCG for the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan, contingent on the execution of the contract between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Town for the...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the contract with GCG for the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan, contingent on the execution of the contract between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Town for the plan grant funding. 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 contract with GCG for the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan, contingent on the execution of the contract between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Town for the plan grant funding. 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)
Liquor Licenses
Approve the liquor license renewals for Ben's Pour House (All Alcohol - Restaurant), Avon Post #8892, V.F.W., Inc. (All Alcohol - Club), and Mainha Restaurant (Beer & Wine - Restaurant)
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the liquor license renewals for Ben's Pour House (All Alcohol - Restaurant), Avon Post #8892, V.F.W., Inc. (All Alcohol - Club), and Mainha Restaurant (Beer & Wine - Restaurant). 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 liquor license renewals for Ben's Pour House (All Alcohol - Restaurant), Avon Post #8892, V.F.W., Inc. (All Alcohol - Club), and Mainha Restaurant (Beer & Wine - Restaurant). 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)
Entertainment Licenses
Approve the entertainment license renewals of the Avon Post #8892, V.E.W., Inc. for one video entertainment machine (juke box), one pool table license and one Public Entertainment license
Mr. Beckerman made the motion to approve the entertainment license renewals of the Avon Post #8892, V.E.W., Inc. for one video entertainment machine (juke box), one pool table license and one Public Entertainment license. 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 the motion to approve the entertainment license renewals of the Avon Post #8892, V.E.W., Inc. for one video entertainment machine (juke box), one pool table license and one Public Entertainment license. 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 entertainment license renewals of Ben's Pour House for one touch tunes juke box and a Public Entertainment license
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the entertainment license renewals of Ben's Pour House for one touch tunes juke box and a Public Entertainment license. 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 entertainment license renewals of Ben's Pour House for one touch tunes juke box and a Public Entertainment license. 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 new pool table license for Ben's Pour House
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the new pool table license for Ben's Pour House. 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 new pool table license for Ben's Pour House. 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)
Class I Licenses
Approve the following Class II license renewals: Cycle Performance Auto Body, Avon Auto Brokers on 109 Memorial Drive and Avon Auto Brokers on 159 Memorial Drive
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Class II license renewals: Cycle Performance Auto Body, Avon Auto Brokers on 109 Memorial Drive and Avon Auto Brokers on 159 Memorial Drive. 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 following Class II license renewals: Cycle Performance Auto Body, Avon Auto Brokers on 109 Memorial Drive and Avon Auto Brokers on 159 Memorial Drive. 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)
Common Victualler's Licenses
Approve the Common Victualler's license renewals for Ben's Pour House and Geri's Pizza
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Common Victualler's license renewals for Ben's Pour House and Geri's Pizza. 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 Common Victualler's license renewals for Ben's Pour House and Geri's Pizza. 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 Common Victualler's license renewal for Subway and Avon's Best Pizza with the stipulation that all unpaid taxes be paid by 4:30 p.m
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Common Victualler's license renewal for Subway and Avon's Best Pizza with the stipulation that all unpaid taxes be paid by 4:30 p.m. on December 22, 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 Common Victualler's license renewal for Subway and Avon's Best Pizza with the stipulation that all unpaid taxes be paid by 4:30 p.m. on December 22, 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)
Application for Change of Name on Livery Licenses
Approve the name and address change for the nine (9) livery licenses for Charles P. Marinelli, two (2) of those nine (9) licenses are for a handicap van
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the name and address change for the nine (9) livery licenses for Charles P. Marinelli, two (2) of those nine (9) licenses are for a handicap van. 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 name and address change for the nine (9) livery licenses for Charles P. Marinelli, two (2) of those nine (9) licenses are for a handicap van. 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)
Credit Card Policy Revisions
Approve the request from the Treasurer/Collector and to increase the credit card limit from $5,000 to $10,000
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request from the Treasurer/Collector and to increase the credit card limit from $5,000 to $10,000. 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 request from the Treasurer/Collector and to increase the credit card limit from $5,000 to $10,000. 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 request of the Treasurer/Collector and to increase the petty case drawer from $25.00 to $50.00
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request of the Treasurer/Collector and to increase the petty case drawer from $25.00 to $50.00. 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 request of the Treasurer/Collector and to increase the petty case drawer from $25.00 to $50.00. 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 Form
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Avon Public Library Shelver Donna Stanton for a step increase from a Grade F5, Step 2 toa Grade F5, Step 3 at the rate of $12.22 per hour effective July 1, 2020
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Avon Public Library Shelver Donna Stanton for a step increase from a Grade F5, Step 2 toa Grade F5, Step 3 at the rate of $12.22 per hour 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 of Avon Public Library Shelver Donna Stanton for a step increase from a Grade F5, Step 2 toa Grade F5, Step 3 at the rate of $12.22 per hour 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)
Holiday Schedule - New Year's Eve
Close Town Hall, the Council on Aging, and the Avon Public Library at 4:30 p.m
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to close Town Hall, the Council on Aging, and the Avon Public Library at 4:30 p.m. on December 31, 2020 as a one- time approval for the New Year's Eve holiday. 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 close Town Hall, the Council on Aging, and the Avon Public Library at 4:30 p.m. on December 31, 2020 as a one- time approval for the New Year's Eve holiday. 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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