MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
August 18, 2022
21 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
Meeting Minutes
Approve the July 21, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the July 21, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the July 21, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Approve the August 4, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the August 4, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the August 4, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Vacation Carryover Requests
Approve the vacation carryover request of Sheri Carney for one vacation day to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the vacation carryover request of Sheri Carney for one vacation day to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the vacation carryover request of Sheri Carney for one vacation day to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Approve the vacation carryover request of Linda Farley for three vacation days to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the vacation carryover request of Linda Farley for three vacation days to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the vacation carryover request of Linda Farley for three vacation days to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Approve the vacation carryover request of Michael Guilbault for six vacation: hours to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the vacation carryover request of Michael Guilbault for six vacation: hours to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the vacation carryover request of Michael Guilbault for six vacation: hours to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the Chance of Officers Application for Costco Atlantic Liquors, Inc. as the local licensing authority
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Chance of Officers Application for Costco Atlantic Liquors, Inc. as the local licensing authority. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Chance of Officers Application for Costco Atlantic Liquors, Inc. as the local licensing authority. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Debt Exclusion Vote
Approve Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $63,769.01 to the Board of Assessors, upon approval from the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $63,769.01 to the Board of Assessors, upon approval from the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue. Pursuant to MGL. 59 Section 21C(n), this law allows the Board of Selectmen to vote exempt water debt without a Proposition 2 % election. The Town of Avon's MWPAT Loans include DW1-17, and West Spring Street. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve Treasurer/Collector Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $63,769.01 to the Board of Assessors, upon approval from the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue. Pursuant to MGL. 59 Section 21C(n), this law allows the Board of Selectmen to vote exempt water debt without a Proposition 2 % election. The Town of Avon's MWPAT Loans include DW1-17, and West Spring Street. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Personnel Action Form
Approve the Personnel Action Form for a stipend for Special Projects Manager/Executive Assistant to the Police Chief Sheri Carney to become the Accreditation Manager for the Police Department...
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a stipend for Special Projects Manager/Executive Assistant to the Police Chief Sheri Carney to become the Accreditation Manager for the Police Department effective July 1, 2022. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a stipend for Special Projects Manager/Executive Assistant to the Police Chief Sheri Carney to become the Accreditation Manager for the Police Department effective July 1, 2022. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Approve the request to surplus one metal desk, one metal shelf, one filing cabinet and one small plastic table in poor condition from the Treasurer's office
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the request to surplus one metal desk, one metal shelf, one filing cabinet and one small plastic table in poor condition from the Treasurer's office. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the request to surplus one metal desk, one metal shelf, one filing cabinet and one small plastic table in poor condition from the Treasurer's office. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Approve the request to surplus one three-tier metal shelving unit, one white cabinet, and one brown credenza from the Council on Aging
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the request to surplus one three-tier metal shelving unit, one white cabinet, and one brown credenza from the Council on Aging. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the request to surplus one three-tier metal shelving unit, one white cabinet, and one brown credenza from the Council on Aging. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Approve the request to surplus one dump body F-800 Ford, one holder tractor with attachments, and one asphalt roller and trailer at the DPW garage
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the request to surplus one dump body F-800 Ford, one holder tractor with attachments, and one asphalt roller and trailer at the DPW garage. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the request to surplus one dump body F-800 Ford, one holder tractor with attachments, and one asphalt roller and trailer at the DPW garage. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Intermunicipal Agreement with Town of Holbrook - Animal Control Officer
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Holbrook to share the services of an Animal Control Officer
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Holbrook to share the services of an Animal Control Officer. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Holbrook to share the services of an Animal Control Officer. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Solar Crossing Signal Location '
Approve the location of the second solar crossing signal at the intersection of West Main Street and South Street
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the location of the second solar crossing signal at the intersection of West Main Street and South Street. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the location of the second solar crossing signal at the intersection of West Main Street and South Street. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
DeMarco Park Permit Application
Approve the DeMarco Park permit application of Self-Help Inc. for story time at the park for approximately seven families on September 14, 2022 from 10:30 a.m
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park permit application of Self-Help Inc. for story time at the park for approximately seven families on September 14, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and to ; waive the permit fee. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park permit application of Self-Help Inc. for story time at the park for approximately seven families on September 14, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and to ; waive the permit fee. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Approve the requests of Project 351 to place fundraising flyers and a tribute stone garden at Town Hall
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the requests of Project 351 to place fundraising flyers and a tribute stone garden at Town Hall. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion - - passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the requests of Project 351 to place fundraising flyers and a tribute stone garden at Town Hall. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion - - passed..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Street Opening Permit Applications
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application for T.L. Edwards, Inc. for sewer line installation for a future building project on Reservoir Street and Old South Street
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application for T.L. Edwards, Inc. for sewer line installation for a future building project on Reservoir Street and Old South Street. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application for T.L. Edwards, Inc. for sewer line installation for a future building project on Reservoir Street and Old South Street. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application for Eversource Gas Company to renew the gas service line at 226 Bodwell Street
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application for Eversource Gas Company to renew the gas service line at 226 Bodwell Street. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application for Eversource Gas Company to renew the gas service line at 226 Bodwell Street. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application for Eversource Gas Company to remove and replace a transition end cap on the plastic gas main with a proposed 4' x 4' road cut
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application for Eversource Gas Company to remove and replace a transition end cap on the plastic gas main with a proposed 4' x 4' road cut. Mr. Rose noted that the diagram drawn by Eversource on the application is incorrect as it should not have included Parker Drive in the sketch. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application for Eversource Gas Company to remove and replace a transition end cap on the plastic gas main with a proposed 4' x 4' road cut. Mr. Rose noted that the diagram drawn by Eversource on the application is incorrect as it should not have included Parker Drive in the sketch. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Authority to File
Mr. Rose made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Authority to File. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Authority to File. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Animal Control Officer - Mr. Enos thanked the Board for approving the Intermunicipal Agreement
Approve the Town Administrator's recommendation and move forward with the third option regarding Wine.com's petition for an all-alcoholic beverages license
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's recommendation and move forward with the third option regarding Wine.com's petition for an all-alcoholic beverages license. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's recommendation and move forward with the third option regarding Wine.com's petition for an all-alcoholic beverages license. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Adjournment
Adjourn the regular session and 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...
Mr. Rose made a motion to adjourn the regular session and 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 to conduct collective bargaining and contract negotiations with non-union personnel. (DPW Director). Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Rose voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to adjourn the regular session and 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 to conduct collective bargaining and contract negotiations with non-union personnel. (DPW Director). Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Rose voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
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