MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
October 28, 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
Meeting Minutes
Accept the meeting minutes of October 7, 2021 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of October 7, 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 October 7, 2021 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Accept the meeting minutes of October 12, 2021 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of October 12, 2021 (Workshop 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 October 12, 2021 (Workshop Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Accept the meeting minutes of October 14, 2021 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of October 14, 2021 (Workshop 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 October 14, 2021 (Workshop Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Walmart - Request for Special Holiday Hours for Extended Black Friday Event
Approve Walmart's request for special holiday hours for the extended Black Friday event
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Walmart's request for special holiday hours for the extended Black Friday event. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Walmart's request for special holiday hours for the extended Black Friday event. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Council on Aging Director Employment Agreement
Approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Jane Carthas as Council on Aging Director
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Jane Carthas as Council on Aging Director. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Jane Carthas as Council on Aging Director. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Appointment of Fall Counselors
Approve the appointment of Jean-Carly Mesalon as a Fall Counselor for the Park & Recreation Commission at a Grade G10, Step 4, at the rate of $13.66 per hour upon the satisfactory completion of...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the appointment of Jean-Carly Mesalon as a Fall Counselor for the Park & Recreation Commission at a Grade G10, Step 4, at the rate of $13.66 per hour upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment requirements. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the appointment of Jean-Carly Mesalon as a Fall Counselor for the Park & Recreation Commission at a Grade G10, Step 4, at the rate of $13.66 per hour upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment requirements. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the appointment of Charlie Dean as a Fall Counselor for the Park & Recreation Commission at a Grade G10, Step 3, at the rate of $13.54 per hour upon the satisfactory completion of all...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the appointment of Charlie Dean as a Fall Counselor for the Park & Recreation Commission at a Grade G10, Step 3, at the rate of $13.54 per hour upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment requirements. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the appointment of Charlie Dean as a Fall Counselor for the Park & Recreation Commission at a Grade G10, Step 3, at the rate of $13.54 per hour upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment requirements. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Debt Exclusion Vote
Approve Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $67,871.36 to the Board of Assessors, upon approval from the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $67,871.36 to the Board of Assessors, upon approval from the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue. Pursuant to MGL. 59 Section 21C(n), this law allows the Board of Selectmen to vote exempt water debt without a Proposition 2 % election. The Town of Avon's MWPAT Loans include DW1-17, CW0016A, and West Spring Street. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $67,871.36 to the Board of Assessors, upon approval from the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue. Pursuant to MGL. 59 Section 21C(n), this law allows the Board of Selectmen to vote exempt water debt without a Proposition 2 % election. The Town of Avon's MWPAT Loans include DW1-17, CW0016A, and West Spring Street. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Status of Street Opening Permit
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Eversource for 380 West Main Street for a 4' x 6' off road tie in cut and trench on private property to install new gas service with the...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Eversource for 380 West Main Street for a 4' x 6' off road tie in cut and trench on private property to install new gas service with the stipulation that the project is supervised by the Assistant DPW Director. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Eversource for 380 West Main Street for a 4' x 6' off road tie in cut and trench on private property to install new gas service with the stipulation that the project is supervised by the Assistant DPW Director. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Request for Surplus Form
Declare the metal, roll-up garage door as surplus
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to declare the metal, roll-up garage door as surplus. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to declare the metal, roll-up garage door as surplus. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Norfolk County ARPA Grant Official Designees
Appoint Town Accountant Erin Barry as the "Creator" and Town Administrator Gregory Enos as the "Certifier" of the Norfolk County ARPA Grant
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Town Accountant Erin Barry as the "Creator" and Town Administrator Gregory Enos as the "Certifier" of the Norfolk County ARPA Grant. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Town Accountant Erin Barry as the "Creator" and Town Administrator Gregory Enos as the "Certifier" of the Norfolk County ARPA Grant. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Announcements
Close Town Offices and the Avon Public Library to the public on November 26, 2021, the day after Thanksgiving, as only a skeleton crew will be working in the buildings
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to close Town Offices and the Avon Public Library to the public on November 26, 2021, the day after Thanksgiving, as only a skeleton crew will be working in the buildings. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to close Town Offices and the Avon Public Library to the public on November 26, 2021, the day after Thanksgiving, as only a skeleton crew will be working in the buildings. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. 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 (Fire Chief). 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 (Fire Chief). 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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