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Avon Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

January 27, 2022

6 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

Public Participation

Accept the meeting minutes of January 6, 2022 (Regular Session) as written

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of January 6, 2022 (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 January 6, 2022 (Regular Session) as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Personnel Action Forms

Approve the Personnel Action Forms of the following individuals: (1) Deb Morin, Treasurer/Collector, Grade 17, Step 7, effective July 1, 2021

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Forms of the following individuals: (1) Deb Morin, Treasurer/Collector, Grade 17, Step 7, effective July 1, 2021. (2) Erin Barry, Town Accountant, Grade 17, Step 1, effective July 1, 2021. (3) Shanna Faro, Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator/Human Resources Coordinator, Grade 12, Step 8, effective July 1, 2021. (4) Sheri Carney, Executive Assistant to the Police Chief/Special Projects Manager, Grade 10, Step 4, effective July 1, 2021. (5) Sheri Carney, Executive Assistant to the Police Chief/Special Projects Manager, Grade 10, Step 5, effective November 30, 2021. (6) Jeffrey Bukunt, Police Chief, 2% merit-based increase, effective July 1, 2021. (7) Denis Linehan, Deputy Police Chief, 2% merit-based increase, effective July 1, 2021. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Forms of the following individuals: (1) Deb Morin, Treasurer/Collector, Grade 17, Step 7, effective July 1, 2021. (2) Erin Barry, Town Accountant, Grade 17, Step 1, effective July 1, 2021. (3) Shanna Faro, Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator/Human Resources Coordinator, Grade 12, Step 8, effective July 1, 2021. (4) Sheri Carney, Executive Assistant to the Police Chief/Special Projects Manager, Grade 10, Step 4, effective July 1, 2021. (5) Sheri Carney, Executive Assistant to the Police Chief/Special Projects Manager, Grade 10, Step 5, effective November 30, 2021. (6) Jeffrey Bukunt, Police Chief, 2% merit-based increase, effective July 1, 2021. (7) Denis Linehan, Deputy Police Chief, 2% merit-based increase, effective July 1, 2021. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Brave Estates LLC - 40B Project Local Initiative Program Memorandum of Understanding

Allow Special Counsel to continue negotiating the Memorandum of Understanding and make the revisions to the contract as discussed at tonight's meeting including the $750 per unit fee which can be...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow Special Counsel to continue negotiating the Memorandum of Understanding and make the revisions to the contract as discussed at tonight's meeting including the $750 per unit fee which can be paid to the town in four payments and tied to the sliding scale based on the final number of affordable units approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow Special Counsel to continue negotiating the Memorandum of Understanding and make the revisions to the contract as discussed at tonight's meeting including the $750 per unit fee which can be paid to the town in four payments and tied to the sliding scale based on the final number of affordable units approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Appointment to Historical Commission

Appoint Priscilla Whittall to the Historical Commission, term to expire June 30, 2022

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Priscilla Whittall to the Historical Commission, term to expire June 30, 2022. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Priscilla Whittall to the Historical Commission, term to expire June 30, 2022. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Volunteer & Activities Coordinator

Approve the Volunteer & Activities Coordinator job description

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Volunteer & Activities Coordinator job description. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Volunteer & Activities Coordinator job description. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Adjournment

Adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session meeting minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session meeting 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. Mr. Suzor seconded he motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session meeting 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. Mr. Suzor seconded he motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

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