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Avon Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

February 17, 2022

11 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

Approve the January 27, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the January 27, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the January 27, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Approve the February 3, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the February 3, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the February 3, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Approve the February 5, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the February 5, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the February 5, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Approve the February 10, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the February 10, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the February 10, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Approve the February 12, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the February 12, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the February 12, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Budget Update

Authorize the Town Administrator to forward the draft budget to the Finance Committee

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to forward the draft budget to the Finance Committee. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to forward the draft budget to the Finance Committee. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Personnel Action Forms

Approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Kathleen Waldron, Health Agent, classification change to Grade 14, Step 4, effective July 1, 2021. 2. Kathleen Waldron, Health Agent, step increase to Grade 14, Step 5, effective July 1, 2021. 3. William Fitzgerald, DPW Director, classification change to Grade 19, Step 1, effective July 1, 2021. 4. William Fitzgerald, DPW Director, step increase to Grade 19, Step 2, effective July 1, 2021. 5. Gregory Enos, Town Administrator, stipend, effective February 17, 2022. 6. Jane Carthas, COA Director, rate change, effective January 1, 2022. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Personnel Action Forms: 1. Kathleen Waldron, Health Agent, classification change to Grade 14, Step 4, effective July 1, 2021. 2. Kathleen Waldron, Health Agent, step increase to Grade 14, Step 5, effective July 1, 2021. 3. William Fitzgerald, DPW Director, classification change to Grade 19, Step 1, effective July 1, 2021. 4. William Fitzgerald, DPW Director, step increase to Grade 19, Step 2, effective July 1, 2021. 5. Gregory Enos, Town Administrator, stipend, effective February 17, 2022. 6. Jane Carthas, COA Director, rate change, effective January 1, 2022. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Gift Acceptance Forms

Accept the following gift donation forms to the Council on Aging: 1

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the following gift donation forms to the Council on Aging: 1. A $100 donation from Tom Geiss for the lunch program or any event that benefits the seniors. 2. A $100 donation from Ann Doran for any program or event that benefits the seniors. 3. A $100 donation from Peter & Linda Green for any program or event that benefits the seniors in memory of Richard McLane. 4. A $25 donation from Teresa Gough for any program or event that benefits the seniors in memory of Richard McLane. 5. A $100 donation from Paul & Priscilla Whittall for any program or event that benefits the seniors in memory of Richard McLane. 6. A $500 donation from Marian McLane for any program or event that benefits the seniors in memory of Richard McLane. 7. A $100 donation from Gregory Redd for any program or event that benefits the seniors in memory of Richard McLane. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the following gift donation forms to the Council on Aging: 1. A $100 donation from Tom Geiss for the lunch program or any event that benefits the seniors. 2. A $100 donation from Ann Doran for any program or event that benefits the seniors. 3. A $100 donation from Peter & Linda Green for any program or event that benefits the seniors in memory of Richard McLane. 4. A $25 donation from Teresa Gough for any program or event that benefits the seniors in memory of Richard McLane. 5. A $100 donation from Paul & Priscilla Whittall for any program or event that benefits the seniors in memory of Richard McLane. 6. A $500 donation from Marian McLane for any program or event that benefits the seniors in memory of Richard McLane. 7. A $100 donation from Gregory Redd for any program or event that benefits the seniors in memory of Richard McLane. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Reappointment

Reappoint Jean Inman as a member of the Board of Registrars

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to reappoint Jean Inman as a member of the Board of Registrars. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to reappoint Jean Inman as a member of the Board of Registrars. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

Snow and Ice Deficit

Allow deficit spending for Snow & Ice Control

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow deficit spending for Snow & Ice Control. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow deficit spending for Snow & Ice Control. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)

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

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...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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. 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. 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)

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

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