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December 16, 2021
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven Rose, Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Exclusion
Approve and file a petition for a Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion on West Spring Street
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and file a petition for a Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion on West Spring Street. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and file a petition for a Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion on West Spring Street. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Meeting Minutes
Accept the meeting minutes of November 30, 2021 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of November 30, 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 November 30, 2021 (Workshop Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Accept the meeting minutes of December 2, 2021 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of December 2, 2021 (Regular Session) as written. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. Mr. Beckerman abstained. The motion carried.
The minutes say Eric Beckerman abstained, but they give no count and do not record how the other members voted, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of December 2, 2021 (Regular Session) as written. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. Mr. Beckerman abstained. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Designer Selection Committee Change Order
Approve Change Order No. in the amount of $1,089.65
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Change Order No. in the amount of $1,089.65. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Change Order No. in the amount of $1,089.65. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Medical Marijuana Host Community Agreement
Approve the Host Community Agreement for the Insa's proposed Medical Marijuana facility to be located on Stockwell Drive
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Host Community Agreement for the Insa's proposed Medical Marijuana facility to be located on Stockwell Drive. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Host Community Agreement for the Insa's proposed Medical Marijuana facility to be located on Stockwell Drive. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Discussion about Revisions to [MA with Brockton
Approve the revisions as presented and sign the second version of the Intermunicipal Agreement
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the revisions as presented and sign the second version of the Intermunicipal Agreement. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the revisions as presented and sign the second version of the Intermunicipal Agreement. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Alcoholic Beverages Licenses
Approve the renewal of the following Alcoholic Beverages licenses for 2022: David Benvissuto d/b/a 39-43 East Main Street David Benvissuto All Alcohol - Restaurant Ben's Pour House Avon Post #8892...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the renewal of the following Alcoholic Beverages licenses for 2022: David Benvissuto d/b/a 39-43 East Main Street | David Benvissuto All Alcohol - Restaurant Ben's Pour House Avon Post #8892 VEW, Inc. | 263 East Main Street Joseph Bernardo All Alcohol - Club 81 Memorial Drive John Kalinowski All Alcohol - Restaurant Wine.com-Massachusetts, 33 Wales Avenue Michael Arico Beer & Wine Package Store Inc. d/b/a Wine.com Sulamita Figueiredo d/b/a 160 Memorial Drive Sulamita Figueiredo Beer & Wine - Restaurant Mainha Restaurant Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the renewal of the following Alcoholic Beverages licenses for 2022: David Benvissuto d/b/a 39-43 East Main Street | David Benvissuto All Alcohol - Restaurant Ben's Pour House Avon Post #8892 VEW, Inc. | 263 East Main Street Joseph Bernardo All Alcohol - Club 81 Memorial Drive John Kalinowski All Alcohol - Restaurant Wine.com-Massachusetts, 33 Wales Avenue Michael Arico Beer & Wine Package Store Inc. d/b/a Wine.com Sulamita Figueiredo d/b/a 160 Memorial Drive Sulamita Figueiredo Beer & Wine - Restaurant Mainha Restaurant Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Entertainment Licenses
Approve the renewal of the following Entertainment licenses for 2022: Avon VFW Post #8892 263 East Main Street Joseph Bernardo One (1) Video Entertainment License for one (1) jukebox; One (1) Pool...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the renewal of the following Entertainment licenses for 2022: Avon VFW Post #8892 263 East Main Street Joseph Bernardo One (1) Video Entertainment License for one (1) jukebox; One (1) Pool Table License, and One (1) Public Entertainment License for one (1) jukebox to include karaoke and a live band David Benvissuto d/b/a 39-43 East Main Street | David Benvissuto One (1) Touch Tunes Juke Ben's Pour House Box; One (1) Public Entertainment License for one (1) juke box to include live bands, singers, and comedy acts; and One (1) Pool Table License Avon's Generations, Inc. 81 Memorial Drive John Kalinowski One (1) Public Entertainment d/b/a Generations License Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the renewal of the following Entertainment licenses for 2022: Avon VFW Post #8892 263 East Main Street Joseph Bernardo One (1) Video Entertainment License for one (1) jukebox; One (1) Pool Table License, and One (1) Public Entertainment License for one (1) jukebox to include karaoke and a live band David Benvissuto d/b/a 39-43 East Main Street | David Benvissuto One (1) Touch Tunes Juke Ben's Pour House Box; One (1) Public Entertainment License for one (1) juke box to include live bands, singers, and comedy acts; and One (1) Pool Table License Avon's Generations, Inc. 81 Memorial Drive John Kalinowski One (1) Public Entertainment d/b/a Generations License Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Common Victualler's Licenses
Approve the renewal of the following Common Victualler's licenses for 2022: David Benvissuto d/b/a Ben's Pour House 39-43 East Main Street Common Victualler's License Sulamita Figueiredo d/b/a...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the renewal of the following Common Victualler's licenses for 2022: David Benvissuto d/b/a Ben's Pour House 39-43 East Main Street | Common Victualler's License Sulamita Figueiredo d/b/a Mainha Restaurant 160 Memorial Drive Common Victualler's License NN Business Development LLC 5 Stockwell Drive Common Victualler's License Avon's Generations, Inc. d/b/a Generations 81 Memorial Drive Common Victualler's License Avon V.F.W., Inc., Post #8892 263 East Main Street Common Victualler's License Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the renewal of the following Common Victualler's licenses for 2022: David Benvissuto d/b/a Ben's Pour House 39-43 East Main Street | Common Victualler's License Sulamita Figueiredo d/b/a Mainha Restaurant 160 Memorial Drive Common Victualler's License NN Business Development LLC 5 Stockwell Drive Common Victualler's License Avon's Generations, Inc. d/b/a Generations 81 Memorial Drive Common Victualler's License Avon V.F.W., Inc., Post #8892 263 East Main Street Common Victualler's License Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Auditor Contract
Approve the auditor contact with Melanson through December 31, 2024
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the auditor contact with Melanson through December 31, 2024. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the auditor contact with Melanson through December 31, 2024. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Meter Reading Software and Installation Purchase
Approve the purchase of Temetra Meter Reading Software from Core & Main and installation from Rayburn Utility Solutions
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the purchase of Temetra Meter Reading Software from Core & Main and installation from Rayburn Utility Solutions. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the purchase of Temetra Meter Reading Software from Core & Main and installation from Rayburn Utility Solutions. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Personnel Action Forms
Approve the Personnel Action Form to appoint KellyAnn Cole as Head Cook for the Council on Aging for a Grade F-8, Step 3 at the rate of $15.52 per hour
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form to appoint KellyAnn Cole as Head Cook for the Council on Aging for a Grade F-8, Step 3 at the rate of $15.52 per hour. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form to appoint KellyAnn Cole as Head Cook for the Council on Aging for a Grade F-8, Step 3 at the rate of $15.52 per hour. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the Personnel Action Form to appoint Kevin Flynn as Assistant Cook for the Council on Aging for a Grade F-7, Step 1 at the rate of $13.87 per hour
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form to appoint Kevin Flynn as Assistant Cook for the Council on Aging for a Grade F-7, Step 1 at the rate of $13.87 per hour. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form to appoint Kevin Flynn as Assistant Cook for the Council on Aging for a Grade F-7, Step 1 at the rate of $13.87 per hour. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for a classification change for William Salter from Part-Time Van Driver to Per-Diem Van Driver for the Council on Aging effective January 2, 2022 at the same...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a classification change for William Salter from Part-Time Van Driver to Per-Diem Van Driver for the Council on Aging effective January 2, 2022 at the same rate of pay he is currently making. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a classification change for William Salter from Part-Time Van Driver to Per-Diem Van Driver for the Council on Aging effective January 2, 2022 at the same rate of pay he is currently making. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Gift Acceptance Forms
Approve the gift donation in the amount of $25 from Stop & Shop on Montello Street in Brockton to the Park & Recreation Commission to purchases supplies for the Cookies with the Clauses event
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation in the amount of $25 from Stop & Shop on Montello Street in Brockton to the Park & Recreation Commission to purchases supplies for the Cookies with the Clauses event. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation in the amount of $25 from Stop & Shop on Montello Street in Brockton to the Park & Recreation Commission to purchases supplies for the Cookies with the Clauses event. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the gift donation in the amount of $75 from Walmart to the Park & Recreation Commission to purchase supplies for the Cookies with the Clauses event
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation in the amount of $75 from Walmart to the Park & Recreation Commission to purchase supplies for the Cookies with the Clauses event. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation in the amount of $75 from Walmart to the Park & Recreation Commission to purchase supplies for the Cookies with the Clauses event. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
New Year's Eve Closing Time for All On-Premises Liquor License Establishments
Approve the extended closing time for all On-Premises Liquor License Establishments on December 31, 2021 to 2:00 a.m
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the extended closing time for all On-Premises Liquor License Establishments on December 31, 2021 to 2:00 a.m. for the New Year's Eve holiday. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the extended closing time for all On-Premises Liquor License Establishments on December 31, 2021 to 2:00 a.m. for the New Year's Eve holiday. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Adjournment
Adjourn the regular session and to convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the regular session and to convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - and more specifically 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, Call Firefighters) or litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position. Also, to conduct strategy sessions 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 for the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - and more specifically 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, Call Firefighters) or litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position. Also, to conduct strategy sessions 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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