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Avon Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

January 21, 2021

13 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 meeting minutes of January 6, 2021 (Workshop Session) as written

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of January 6, 2021 (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 January 6, 2021 (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)

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

Accept the meeting minutes of January 7, 2021 (Regular Session) as written

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of January 7, 2021 (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 January 7, 2021 (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 January 11, 2021 (Workshop Session) as written

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of January 11, 2021 (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 January 11, 2021 (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)

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

Accept the meeting minutes of January 16, 2021 (Workshop Session) as written

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of January 16, 2021 (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 January 16, 2021 (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)

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

Designer Selection Committee Change Orders

Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Change Order No. 3

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Change Order No. 3. 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 and authorize the Chairman to sign Change Order No. 3. 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)

Use of DeMarco Park for the Audubon Society

Approve the DeMarco Park Permit Application for the Audubon Society's nature program in conjunction with the Avon Public Library and the Park & Recreation Department

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park Permit Application for the Audubon Society's nature program in conjunction with the Avon Public Library and the Park & Recreation Department. 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 the Audubon Society's nature program in conjunction with the Avon Public Library and the Park & Recreation Department. 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)

National Grid Street Light Discussion

Authorize Mr. Enos to work with Mr. Cardinal and National Grid to move forward with the testing and demonstration phase of LED lower and higher wattages to get started with the conversion project

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize Mr. Enos to work with Mr. Cardinal and National Grid to move forward with the testing and demonstration phase of LED lower and higher wattages to get started with the conversion 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 authorize Mr. Enos to work with Mr. Cardinal and National Grid to move forward with the testing and demonstration phase of LED lower and higher wattages to get started with the conversion 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)

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

Water Management Act - Contract Amendment for Phase Two

Approve Amendment #1 of the Tata & Howard, Inc. contract for the second phase of the Water Management Act

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Amendment #1 of the Tata & Howard, Inc. contract for the second phase of the Water Management Act. 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 Amendment #1 of the Tata & Howard, Inc. contract for the second phase of the Water Management Act. 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)

Special Town Meeting Warrant

Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant with the articles as read

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant with the articles as read. 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 the Special Town Meeting Warrant with the articles as read. 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)

Post and advertise to the public the quorum reduction as required with further steps in the process to be taken thereto according to the rules

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to post and advertise to the public the quorum reduction as required with further steps in the process to be taken thereto according to the rules. 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 post and advertise to the public the quorum reduction as required with further steps in the process to be taken thereto according to the rules. 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)

Personnel Action Forms

Approve the Personnel Action Form of Children's Library Assistant Diane Peterson from a Grade F8, Step 2 to a Grade F8, Step 3 at the rate of $15.52 per hour effective January 28, 2021

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Children's Library Assistant Diane Peterson from a Grade F8, Step 2 to a Grade F8, Step 3 at the rate of $15.52 per hour effective January 28, 2021. 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 Children's Library Assistant Diane Peterson from a Grade F8, Step 2 to a Grade F8, Step 3 at the rate of $15.52 per hour effective January 28, 2021. 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 Personnel Action Form of Council on Aging Van Driver Anthony Famalore from a Grade F7, Step 5 to a Grade F7, Step 6 at the rate of $15.42 per hour effective January 2, 2021

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Council on Aging Van Driver Anthony Famalore from a Grade F7, Step 5 to a Grade F7, Step 6 at the rate of $15.42 per hour effective January 2, 2021. 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 Council on Aging Van Driver Anthony Famalore from a Grade F7, Step 5 to a Grade F7, Step 6 at the rate of $15.42 per hour effective January 2, 2021. 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)

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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