MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
April 21, 2022
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor, Steven Rose
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Board
Reappoint Mr. Rose as Chairman of the Board
Mr. Suzor made a motion to reappoint Mr. Rose as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to reappoint Mr. Rose as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Reappoint Mr. Beckerman as Clerk of the Board
Mr. Suzor made a motion to reappoint Mr. Beckerman as Clerk of the Board. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to reappoint Mr. Beckerman as Clerk of the Board. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Meeting Minutes
Approve the April 7, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the April 7, 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 April 7, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Budget & Annual Town Meeting Warrant Presentation for Fiscal Year 2023
Lower the Town Meeting quorum to 40 registered voters for 2022
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to lower the Town Meeting quorum to 40 registered voters for 2022. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to lower the Town Meeting quorum to 40 registered voters for 2022. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Gift Acceptance Forms
Approve the gift donation in the amount of $6,000 by the Howard Trust Foundation to the Council on Aging for any program that benefits the seniors with the restriction that the funds cannot be...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation in the amount of $6,000 by the Howard Trust Foundation to the Council on Aging for any program that benefits the seniors with the restriction that the funds cannot be used for salaries or capital expenditures. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation in the amount of $6,000 by the Howard Trust Foundation to the Council on Aging for any program that benefits the seniors with the restriction that the funds cannot be used for salaries or capital expenditures. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the gift donation in the amount of $5,000 by the Tufts Health Plan Foundation Funding - Healthy for Life Program for any program that benefits the seniors with approval from Lauren Bartell...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation in the amount of $5,000 by the Tufts Health Plan Foundation Funding - Healthy for Life Program for any program that benefits the seniors with approval from Lauren Bartell of the Old Colony Young Men' Christian. 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 $5,000 by the Tufts Health Plan Foundation Funding - Healthy for Life Program for any program that benefits the seniors with approval from Lauren Bartell of the Old Colony Young Men' Christian. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the revised Street Opening Permit Application
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the revised Street Opening Permit Application. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the revised Street Opening Permit Application. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Discussion of Pay Rates for Seasonal Employees
Approve the placement of the seasonal employees on the revised pay scale chart as recommended by the Town Administrator
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the placement of the seasonal employees on the revised pay scale chart as recommended by the Town Administrator. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the placement of the seasonal employees on the revised pay scale chart as recommended by the Town Administrator. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Surplus Materials
Approve the disposition of six, rectangular folding tables at the Council on Aging
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the disposition of six, rectangular folding tables at the Council on Aging. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the disposition of six, rectangular folding tables at the Council on Aging. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Memorial Day Parade
Approve the date change of the Memorial Day Parade to Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the date change of the Memorial Day Parade to Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the date change of the Memorial Day Parade to Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Town Administrator's Report
Approve the request of Chief Bukunt to increase the private detail cruiser rate to $20 per hour
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request of Chief Bukunt to increase the private detail cruiser rate to $20 per hour. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request of Chief Bukunt to increase the private detail cruiser rate to $20 per hour. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the Personnel Action Form and appoint Stephen Stenstrom as a Police Officer with the Avon Police Department
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form and appoint Stephen Stenstrom as a Police Officer with the Avon Police Department. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form and appoint Stephen Stenstrom as a Police Officer with the Avon Police Department. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Authorize the Town Administrator to replace locks and purchase the exterior keys which cannot be replicated easily at the local hardware store for higher security and safety in the building
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to replace locks and purchase the exterior keys which cannot be replicated easily at the local hardware store for higher security and safety in the building. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to replace locks and purchase the exterior keys which cannot be replicated easily at the local hardware store for higher security and safety in the building. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the Town Administrator's request and hire special counsel for the 40B Project
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's request and hire special counsel for the 40B Project. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's request and hire special counsel for the 40B Project. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (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); to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (PFAS) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position; 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. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion passed.
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); to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (PFAS) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position; 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. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
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