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Avon Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

August 12, 2021

16 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

Citation for Boards and Committees

Approve the Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages license for Tambo's Kitchen

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages license for Tambo's Kitchen. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages license for Tambo's Kitchen. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Meeting Minutes

Accept the meeting minutes of July 22, 2021 (Regular Session) as written

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of July 22, 2021 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of July 22, 2021 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Designer Selection Committee Change Order

Approve Change Order No. 7

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Change Order No. 7. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Change Order No. 7. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

DSC - Certificate of Substantial Completion

Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificate of Substantial Completion from the General Contractor for the Fire Station Renovation Project

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificate of Substantial Completion from the General Contractor for the Fire Station Renovation Project. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificate of Substantial Completion from the General Contractor for the Fire Station Renovation Project. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Surplus Equipment Form

Declare the following items in the Selectmen's office as surplus equipment: one metal desk, two wooden bookshelves, and five metal filing cabinets which are old, outdated and/or broken

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to declare the following items in the Selectmen's office as surplus equipment: one metal desk, two wooden bookshelves, and five metal filing cabinets which are old, outdated and/or broken. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to declare the following items in the Selectmen's office as surplus equipment: one metal desk, two wooden bookshelves, and five metal filing cabinets which are old, outdated and/or broken. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Gift Acceptance Forms

Approve the gift donation from David and Maureen Ventola in the amount of $50 to be used for raffle gifts at the September 9, 2021 Council on Aging event at the Fish & Game Association in memory...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation from David and Maureen Ventola in the amount of $50 to be used for raffle gifts at the September 9, 2021 Council on Aging event at the Fish & Game Association in memory of Roger Vaughan. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation from David and Maureen Ventola in the amount of $50 to be used for raffle gifts at the September 9, 2021 Council on Aging event at the Fish & Game Association in memory of Roger Vaughan. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the gift donation from Priscilla Whittall in the amount of $100 to be used for raffle gifts at the September 9, 2021 Council on Aging event at the Fish & Game Association

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation from Priscilla Whittall in the amount of $100 to be used for raffle gifts at the September 9, 2021 Council on Aging event at the Fish & Game Association. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation from Priscilla Whittall in the amount of $100 to be used for raffle gifts at the September 9, 2021 Council on Aging event at the Fish & Game Association. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

One Day Special Alcohol Permits

Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Fish & Game Association for a club event on September 5, 2021

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Fish & Game Association for a club event on September 5, 2021. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Fish & Game Association for a club event on September 5, 2021. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Fish & Game Association for a club event on September 8, 2021

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Fish & Game Association for a club event on September 8, 2021. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Fish & Game Association for a club event on September 8, 2021. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Fish & Game Association for a club event on September 18, 2021

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Fish & Game Association for a club event on September 18, 2021. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Fish & Game Association for a club event on September 18, 2021. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Veteran's Service Officer Position

Approve the Veteran's Service Officer Position with the understanding that only scrivener's errors will be corrected

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Veteran's Service Officer Position with the understanding that only scrivener's errors will be corrected. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Veteran's Service Officer Position with the understanding that only scrivener's errors will be corrected. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Library Director Position

Authorize the Town Administrator and Human Resources Coordinator to issue a conditional offer of employment letter to the successful Library Director candidate

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator and Human Resources Coordinator to issue a conditional offer of employment letter to the successful Library Director candidate. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator and Human Resources Coordinator to issue a conditional offer of employment letter to the successful Library Director candidate. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Zoning Board of Appeals Application Fee Increase Request

Approve the application fee increase if the amount is not stated in the bylaws

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the application fee increase if the amount is not stated in the bylaws. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the application fee increase if the amount is not stated in the bylaws. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

CHA Request for Reconsideration - AIP Sewer Feasibility Contract

Approve CHA's additional fee increase of $5,500 to complete Task 4 of the original project from 2014 and to authorize Mr. Fitzgerald to work with Town Counsel in drafting an addendum to the contract

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve CHA's additional fee increase of $5,500 to complete Task 4 of the original project from 2014 and to authorize Mr. Fitzgerald to work with Town Counsel in drafting an addendum to the contract. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve CHA's additional fee increase of $5,500 to complete Task 4 of the original project from 2014 and to authorize Mr. Fitzgerald to work with Town Counsel in drafting an addendum to the contract. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

State Revolving Loan Applications

Approve the DPW Director to file applications to the State Revolving Drinking and Clean Water Funds

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DPW Director to file applications to the State Revolving Drinking and Clean Water Funds. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DPW Director to file applications to the State Revolving Drinking and Clean Water Funds. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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