MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 3, 2022
6 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
Budget Update
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant immediately and to close the Warrant on February 17, 2022
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant immediately and to close the Warrant on February 17, 2022. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant immediately and to close the Warrant on February 17, 2022. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve six Personnel Action Forms (LaForge, DeRienzo, Geyer, Ning)
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Elise LaForge, Library Director, rate change upon the completion of her 90-day probationary period, effective January 1, 2022. 2. Michael DeRienzo, classification change from Water Technician Grade PW 2, Step 3, to Highway Laborer, PW 1, Step 3, effective February 14, 2022. 3. Peggy Geyer, Per Diem Dispatcher, classification change to Grade 7, Step 4, effective July 1, 2021. 4. Peggy Geyer, Per Diem Dispatcher, rate change to Grade 7, Step 5, effective December 6, 2021. 5. Alison Ning, Per Diem Dispatcher, classification change to Grade 7, Step 1, effective July 1, 2021. 6. Alison Ning, Per Diem Dispatcher, rate change to Grade 7, Step 2, effective February 8, 2022
The minutes record this motion with no result or seconder; the Select Board office told MassVoter.com by email (October 8, 2026) that Jason Suzor seconded it and it passed. Only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Elise LaForge, Library Director, rate change upon the completion of her 90-day probationary period, effective January 1, 2022. 2. Michael DeRienzo, classification change from Water Technician Grade PW 2, Step 3, to Highway Laborer, PW 1, Step 3, effective February 14, 2022. 3. Peggy Geyer, Per Diem Dispatcher, classification change to Grade 7, Step 4, effective July 1, 2021. 4. Peggy Geyer, Per Diem Dispatcher, rate change to Grade 7, Step 5, effective December 6, 2021. 5. Alison Ning, Per Diem Dispatcher, classification change to Grade 7, Step 1, effective July 1, 2021. 6. Alison Ning, Per Diem Dispatcher, rate change to Grade 7, Step 2, effective February 8, 2022.” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Personnel Action Forms
Approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Avon Youth Baseball for temporary lawn signs at private residences from February 5, 2022 through February 28, 2022 and to waive the fees
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Avon Youth Baseball for temporary lawn signs at private residences from February 5, 2022 through February 28, 2022 and to waive the fees. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for Avon Youth Baseball for temporary lawn signs at private residences from February 5, 2022 through February 28, 2022 and to waive the fees. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Brave Estates LLC - 40B Project Local Initiative Program Memorandum of Understanding
Sign the Local Initiative Program Memorandum of Understanding
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to sign the Local Initiative Program Memorandum of Understanding. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to sign the Local Initiative Program Memorandum of Understanding. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Upon the applicant signing the Memorandum of Agreement, the Board will sign the letter in support of the Friendly 40B Project for Brave Estates that was included in the application package
Mr. Beckerman made a motion that upon the applicant signing the Memorandum of Agreement, the Board will sign the letter in support of the Friendly 40B Project for Brave Estates that was included in the application package. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion that upon the applicant signing the Memorandum of Agreement, the Board will sign the letter in support of the Friendly 40B Project for Brave Estates that was included in the application package. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Adjournment
Adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters) or litigation as an open meeting...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session 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 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)
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