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April 15, 2021
22 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
Reorganization of the Board
Nominate Mr. Rose as Chairman of the Board
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to nominate Mr. Rose as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to nominate Mr. Rose as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Nominate Mr. Beckerman as Clerk of the Board
Chairman Rose made a motion to nominate Mr. Beckerman as Clerk of the Board. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Chairman Rose made a motion to nominate Mr. Beckerman as Clerk of the Board. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Public Participation
Approve the request of the Park & Recreation Commission to paint the shed at Sylvester Field on Fagan Drive
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request of the Park & Recreation Commission to paint the shed at Sylvester Field on Fagan Drive. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request of the Park & Recreation Commission to paint the shed at Sylvester Field on Fagan Drive. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Meeting Minutes
Accept the meeting minutes of March 16, 2021 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of March 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 March 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)
Accept the meeting minutes of March 18, 2021 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of March 18, 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 March 18, 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)
Accept the meeting minutes of March 25, 2021 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of March 25, 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 March 25, 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)
Accept the meeting minutes of April 8, 2021 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of April 8, 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 April 8, 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)
Update on Town Opening Plan
Table the Town Building Opening Plan until the meeting of April 29, 2021
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to table the Town Building Opening Plan until the meeting of April 29, 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 table the Town Building Opening Plan until the meeting of April 29, 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)
Review Town Meeting Warrants
Mr. Enos to continue editing and revising the draft Warrant based on his recommendation to the Board
Mr. Beckerman made a motion for Mr. Enos to continue editing and revising the draft Warrant based on his recommendation to the Board. 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 Mr. Enos to continue editing and revising the draft Warrant based on his recommendation to the Board. 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)
Summer Concert Series at DeMarco Park
Approve the Flags for Heroes program as outlined by the Avon Civic Association
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Flags for Heroes program as outlined by the Avon Civic Association. 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 Flags for Heroes program as outlined by the Avon Civic Association. 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)
Downtown Banner Program
Approve banner design "A" at the larger size of 24' x 48" from Rileighs Outdoor Décor
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve banner design "A" at the larger size of 24' x 48" from Rileighs Outdoor Décor. 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 banner design "A" at the larger size of 24' x 48" from Rileighs Outdoor Décor. 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)
Gift Acceptance Request Forms
Accept the gift acceptance form in the amount of $25 donated by Jeanine Rene to the Council on Aging in memory of Fausta Rene
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift acceptance form in the amount of $25 donated by Jeanine Rene to the Council on Aging in memory of Fausta Rene. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift acceptance form in the amount of $25 donated by Jeanine Rene to the Council on Aging in memory of Fausta Rene. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Accept the gift acceptance form for a dark bronze anodized door valued at $1,425 donated by Joe Belanger of Architectural Glazing Systems for the Avon Fire Department
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift acceptance form for a dark bronze anodized door valued at $1,425 donated by Joe Belanger of Architectural Glazing Systems for the Avon Fire Department. Chief Spurr explained that this door will be fitted to the renovated portion of the Fire Station and will match the existing door on the left side of the building. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the gift acceptance form for a dark bronze anodized door valued at $1,425 donated by Joe Belanger of Architectural Glazing Systems for the Avon Fire Department. Chief Spurr explained that this door will be fitted to the renovated portion of the Fire Station and will match the existing door on the left side of the building. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Appointment to Cultural Council
Appoint Anne Romain-Jean to the Avon Cultural Council, term to expire June 30, 2023
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Anne Romain-Jean to the Avon Cultural Council, term to expire June 30, 2023. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Anne Romain-Jean to the Avon Cultural Council, term to expire June 30, 2023. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
DeMarco Park Permit Applications
Table the DeMarco Park Permit Application for 2Go Yoga until the meeting of April 29, 2021
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to table the DeMarco Park Permit Application for 2Go Yoga until the meeting of April 29, 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 table the DeMarco Park Permit Application for 2Go Yoga until the meeting of April 29, 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)
O table the DeMarco Park Permit Application for 2Go Box until the meeting of April 29, 2021
Mr. Beckerman made a motion o table the DeMarco Park Permit Application for 2Go Box until the meeting of April 29, 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 o table the DeMarco Park Permit Application for 2Go Box until the meeting of April 29, 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)
Street Opening Permit Application
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Eversource to for a 4' x 6' road cut to repair a leak on the service line at 6 McCoy Street with the stipulation that Eversource use infrared...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Eversource to for a 4' x 6' road cut to repair a leak on the service line at 6 McCoy Street with the stipulation that Eversource use infrared patch and flowable fill for the trench. Assistant DPW Director Brian Martin must also supervise the trench rehabilitation. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Eversource to for a 4' x 6' road cut to repair a leak on the service line at 6 McCoy Street with the stipulation that Eversource use infrared patch and flowable fill for the trench. Assistant DPW Director Brian Martin must also supervise the trench rehabilitation. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
New Hire Appointments
Appoint Claire Walsh to the position of part-time Accounting Clerk effective May 4, 2021 at the rate of $22.00 per hour
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Claire Walsh to the position of part-time Accounting Clerk effective May 4, 2021 at the rate of $22.00 per hour. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Claire Walsh to the position of part-time Accounting Clerk effective May 4, 2021 at the rate of $22.00 per hour. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Appoint Robyn Capone to the position of Library Technician effective May 12, 2021 at an AFSCME Grade OAL 3, Step 1 at the rate of $20.60 per hour
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Robyn Capone to the position of Library Technician effective May 12, 2021 at an AFSCME Grade OAL 3, Step 1 at the rate of $20.60 per hour. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Robyn Capone to the position of Library Technician effective May 12, 2021 at an AFSCME Grade OAL 3, Step 1 at the rate of $20.60 per hour. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Massachusetts Department of Transportation Right of Way - Fagan/East Main Street
Authorize Chairman Rose to sign and execute the Right of Entry and Land Damage Agreement for the District 6 ADA Retrofits - Right of Way for Fagan Drive and East Main Street
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize Chairman Rose to sign and execute the Right of Entry and Land Damage Agreement for the District 6 ADA Retrofits - Right of Way for Fagan Drive and East 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 authorize Chairman Rose to sign and execute the Right of Entry and Land Damage Agreement for the District 6 ADA Retrofits - Right of Way for Fagan Drive and East 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)
Annual Town Report of 2020
Approve 300 copies of the Annual Town Report of 2020 from the Country Press, Inc
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve 300 copies of the Annual Town Report of 2020 from the Country Press, Inc. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve 300 copies of the Annual Town Report of 2020 from the Country Press, Inc. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman 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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