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May 6, 2021
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven Rose, Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Accept the meeting minutes of April 28, 2021 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of April 28, 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 28, 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 29, 2021 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of April 29, 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 April 29, 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)
Crowley Field Shed Update
The Board unanimously approved all three mural designs and plans for the Crowley Field shed
The Board unanimously approved all three mural designs and plans for the Crowley Field shed.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board unanimously approved all three mural designs and plans for the Crowley Field shed..”
Designer Selection Committee Change Orders
Approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $25,481.46
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $25,481.46. 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. 4 in the amount of $25,481.46. 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)
Central Street Paving Recommendation
Deny the request to repave Russell Road and Hamman Circle in conjunction with the Central Street Rehabilitation Project based on the recommendation of the DPW Director
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to deny the request to repave Russell Road and Hamman Circle in conjunction with the Central Street Rehabilitation Project based on the recommendation of the DPW Director. 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 deny the request to repave Russell Road and Hamman Circle in conjunction with the Central Street Rehabilitation Project based on the recommendation of the DPW Director. 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)
Outdoor Dining Applications
Accept Temporary Outdoor Dining Applications for review by the Board under Governor Baker's pandemic protocol
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept Temporary Outdoor Dining Applications for review by the Board under Governor Baker's pandemic protocol. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. Chairman Rose opposed the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted no. The motion carried.
Yes: Beckerman, SuzorNo: Rose
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept Temporary Outdoor Dining Applications for review by the Board under Governor Baker's pandemic protocol. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. Chairman Rose opposed the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Rose voted no. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Flea Market Permit for Avon Baptist Church
Approve the Flea Market Permit for 2021 for the Avon Baptist Church Men's Fellowship on Saturdays beginning June 5, 2021 through October 30, 2021 from 7:00 a.m
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Flea Market Permit for 2021 for the Avon Baptist Church Men's Fellowship on Saturdays beginning June 5, 2021 through October 30, 2021 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and to waive the permit fee. 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 Flea Market Permit for 2021 for the Avon Baptist Church Men's Fellowship on Saturdays beginning June 5, 2021 through October 30, 2021 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and to waive the permit fee. 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 Permits
Approve the Street Opening Permit for 9 Johnson Road for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new gas service
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit for 9 Johnson Road for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new gas service. 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 for 9 Johnson Road for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new gas service. 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)
Call Firefighters Memorandum of Agreement
Ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Avon Firefighters Relief Association and authorized the Town Administrator to sign the contract
Mr. Beckerman made a motion for the Board to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Avon Firefighters Relief Association and authorized the Town Administrator to sign the contract. 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 the Board to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Avon Firefighters Relief Association and authorized the Town Administrator to sign the contract. 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)
Old Colony Planning Council Grant Acceptance
Accept the Old Colony Planning Council Regional Pilot Project Grant
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Old Colony Planning Council Regional Pilot Project Grant. 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 Old Colony Planning Council Regional Pilot Project Grant. 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)
Reclassification of Youth Program Director's Title
Approve the reclassification of the job title of the Youth Program Director to Recreation Director
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the reclassification of the job title of the Youth Program Director to Recreation Director. 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 reclassification of the job title of the Youth Program Director to Recreation Director. 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 to review and approve executive session meeting minutes to comply with the Open Meeting Law, G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 22 (f) and...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the regular session and to convene in Executive Session to review and approve executive session meeting minutes to comply with the Open Meeting Law, G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 22 (f) and (g); and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, Police, Fire, and Call Firefighters) or litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position; and to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. 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 to review and approve executive session meeting minutes to comply with the Open Meeting Law, G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 22 (f) and (g); and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, Police, Fire, and Call Firefighters) or litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position; and to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. 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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