MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 6, 2022
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor
Absent: Steven Rose
Every vote, in order
Public Participation
Accept the meeting minutes of December 13, 2021 (Workshop Session at 5:30 p.m.) as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of December 13, 2021 (Workshop Session at 5:30 p.m.) as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of December 13, 2021 (Workshop Session at 5:30 p.m.) as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Accept the meeting minutes of December 13, 2021 (Workshop Session at 6:30 p.m.)-as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of December 13, 2021 (Workshop Session at 6:30 p.m.)-as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of December 13, 2021 (Workshop Session at 6:30 p.m.)-as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Accept the meeting minutes of December 16, 2021 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of December 16, 2021 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of December 16, 2021 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Surplus Equipment Forms
Declare ten office chairs, two metal desks, one metal table, and one plastic outdoor shed located in Town Hall as surplus equipment
Mr. Suzor made a motion to declare ten office chairs, two metal desks, one metal table, and one plastic outdoor shed located in Town Hall as surplus equipment. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to declare ten office chairs, two metal desks, one metal table, and one plastic outdoor shed located in Town Hall as surplus equipment. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Declare a fabric chair and wooden coat rack located at the Council on Aging as surplus equipment
Mr. Suzor made a motion to declare a fabric chair and wooden coat rack located at the Council on Aging as surplus equipment. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to declare a fabric chair and wooden coat rack located at the Council on Aging as surplus equipment. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Declare the Claridge glass display case located at the Avon Public Library as surplus equipment
Mr. Suzor made a motion to declare the Claridge glass display case located at the Avon Public Library as surplus equipment. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to declare the Claridge glass display case located at the Avon Public Library as surplus equipment. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Updated on Pay Classification Study/Personnel Action Forms
Approve the Personnel Action Forms of the following individuals: (1) Assistant Cook, Kevin Flynn, Grade 1, Step 1, effective December 20, 2021; (2) Van Driver, William Salter, Grade 2, Step 6...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Forms of the following individuals: (1) Assistant Cook, Kevin Flynn, Grade 1, Step 1, effective December 20, 2021; (2) Van Driver, William Salter, Grade 2, Step 6, effective July 1, 2021; (3) Van Driver, Meghan Mallett, Grade 2, Step 4, effective July 1, 2021; (4) Van Driver, Anthony Famalore, Grade 2, Step 3, effective July 1, 2021; (5) Van Driver, Anthony Famalore, Grade 2, Step 4, effective January 2, 2022; (6) Library Shelver, Donna Stanton, Grade 2, Step 1, effective July 1, 2021; (7) Head Cook, KellyAnn Cole, Grade 3, Step 2, effective December 20, 2021; (8) Circulation Assistant, Meghan Damiano, Grade 3, Step 2, effective December 6, 2021; (9) Circulation Assistant, Elizabeth Vallee, Grade 3, Step 1, effective December 6, 2021; (10) Recording Secretary, Lynne McKenney, Grade 5, Step 1, effective July 1, 2021; (11) Recording Secretary, Lynne McKenney, Grade 5, Step 2, effective December 9, 2021; (12) Children's Library Assistant, Diane Peterson, Grade 6, Step 1, effective July 1, 2021; (13) Children's Library Assistant, Diane Peterson, Grade 6, Step 2, effective January 28, 2022; (14) Outreach Coordinator, Louise Hardiman, Grade 8, Step 2, effective July 1, 2021; (15) Outreach Coordinator, Louise Hardiman, Grade 8, Step 3, effective October 30, 2021; (16) Recreation Director, Jennifer Mayo, Grade 8, Step 1, effective July 1, 2021; (17) Recreation Director, Jennifer Mayo, Grade 8, Step 2, effective November 1, 2021;
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Forms of the following individuals: (1) Assistant Cook, Kevin Flynn, Grade 1, Step 1, effective December 20, 2021; (2) Van Driver, William Salter, Grade 2, Step 6, effective July 1, 2021; (3) Van Driver, Meghan Mallett, Grade 2, Step 4, effective July 1, 2021; (4) Van Driver, Anthony Famalore, Grade 2, Step 3, effective July 1, 2021; (5) Van Driver, Anthony Famalore, Grade 2, Step 4, effective January 2, 2022; (6) Library Shelver, Donna Stanton, Grade 2, Step 1, effective July 1, 2021; (7) Head Cook, KellyAnn Cole, Grade 3, Step 2, effective December 20, 2021; (8) Circulation Assistant, Meghan Damiano, Grade 3, Step 2, effective December 6, 2021; (9) Circulation Assistant, Elizabeth Vallee, Grade 3, Step 1, effective December 6, 2021; (10) Recording Secretary, Lynne McKenney, Grade 5, Step 1, effective July 1, 2021; (11) Recording Secretary, Lynne McKenney, Grade 5, Step 2, effective December 9, 2021; (12) Children's Library Assistant, Diane Peterson, Grade 6, Step 1, effective July 1, 2021; (13) Children's Library Assistant, Diane Peterson, Grade 6, Step 2, effective January 28, 2022; (14) Outreach Coordinator, Louise Hardiman, Grade 8, Step 2, effective July 1, 2021; (15) Outreach Coordinator, Louise Hardiman, Grade 8, Step 3, effective October 30, 2021; (16) Recreation Director, Jennifer Mayo, Grade 8, Step 1, effective July 1, 2021; (17) Recreation Director, Jennifer Mayo, Grade 8, Step 2, effective November 1, 2021; (18) Accounting Clerk, Claire Walsh, Grade 10, Step 1, effective July 1, 2021. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
LWCE Grant Application Authorization
Approve and authorize the Acting Chair Mr. Beckerman to sign the LWCF Grant Application
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Acting Chair Mr. Beckerman to sign the LWCF Grant Application. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Acting Chair Mr. Beckerman to sign the LWCF Grant Application. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Hazardous Mitigation Plan
Approve and authorize the Acting Chair to sign the Hazardous Mitigation Plan 2021 Update
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Acting Chair to sign the Hazardous Mitigation Plan 2021 Update. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Acting Chair to sign the Hazardous Mitigation Plan 2021 Update. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Review of Building Permit Fees
Approve the increase in Building Permit Fees as of February 1, 2022
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the increase in Building Permit Fees as of February 1, 2022. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the increase in Building Permit Fees as of February 1, 2022. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Open Meeting Law Complaint - Patrick Higgins & Associates
Approve the written response of Town Counsel to the Open Meeting Law Complaints and to respond to Mr. Higgins accordingly as well as file with the state, and to adjust all future meeting agendas...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the written response of Town Counsel to the Open Meeting Law Complaints and to respond to Mr. Higgins accordingly as well as file with the state, and to adjust all future meeting agendas in compliance with the law. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the written response of Town Counsel to the Open Meeting Law Complaints and to respond to Mr. Higgins accordingly as well as file with the state, and to adjust all future meeting agendas in compliance with the law. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Announcements
Declare January 7, 2022, as a Snow Emergency
Mr. Suzor made a motion to declare January 7, 2022, as a Snow Emergency. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to declare January 7, 2022, as a Snow Emergency. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Town Administrator's Report
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the IT Community Compact Agreement grant documents
Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the IT Community Compact Agreement grant documents. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the IT Community Compact Agreement grant documents. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Cybersecurity Awareness grant and authorize Mr. Enos to sign the grant documents
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Cybersecurity Awareness grant and authorize Mr. Enos to sign the grant documents. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Cybersecurity Awareness grant and authorize Mr. Enos to sign the grant documents. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Adjournment
Adjourn the regular session for the sole purpose of adjournment
Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session for the sole purpose of adjournment. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session for the sole purpose of adjournment. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
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