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September 15, 2022
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor, Steven Rose
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Retirement of Selectman Steven P. Rose
Take a short recess until 7:00 p.m
The Board unanimously voted to take a short recess until 7:00 p.m.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“the Board unanimously voted to take a short recess until 7:00 p.m..”
Meeting Minutes
Approve the September 1, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the September 1, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the September 1, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Discussion of Special Election
Hold a Special Election on December 10, 2022
Mr. Suzor made a motion to hold a Special Election on December 10, 2022. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to hold a Special Election on December 10, 2022. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Approve the hours of the Special Election on December 10, 2022 as 9:00 a.m
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the hours of the Special Election on December 10, 2022 as 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the hours of the Special Election on December 10, 2022 as 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Mr. Suzor made motion to approve making nomination papers available to interested candidates on September 26, 2022
Mr. Suzor made motion to approve making nomination papers available to interested candidates on September 26, 2022. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made motion to approve making nomination papers available to interested candidates on September 26, 2022. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
DeMarco Park Permits
Approve the DeMarco Park Permit Application by the Avon Civic Association for the Oktoberfest celebration on October 1, 2022, with a rain date of October 2, 2022) and to waive the permit fee
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park Permit Application by the Avon Civic Association for the Oktoberfest celebration on October 1, 2022, with a rain date of October 2, 2022) 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 by the Avon Civic Association for the Oktoberfest celebration on October 1, 2022, with a rain date of October 2, 2022) and to waive the permit fee. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Approve the DeMarco Park Permit Application by Vanessa Ortiz for a general reveal on October 9, 2022
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park Permit Application by Vanessa Ortiz for a general reveal on October 9, 2022. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park Permit Application by Vanessa Ortiz for a general reveal on October 9, 2022. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
One Day Special Alcohol Permits
Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for Black Hat Brew Works for Oktoberfest on October 1, 2022 at Blanchard's Tavern and to waive the permit fee
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for Black Hat Brew Works for Oktoberfest on October 1, 2022 at Blanchard's Tavern 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 One Day Special Alcohol Permit for Black Hat Brew Works for Oktoberfest on October 1, 2022 at Blanchard's Tavern and to waive the permit fee. Mr. Suzor seconded ' the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for Avon Fish & Game Association for an outdoor club event on October 2, 2022
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for Avon Fish & Game Association for an outdoor club event on October 2, 2022. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for Avon Fish & Game Association for an outdoor club event on October 2, 2022. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Approve the request of the Committee to Re-Elect Michael D. Brady to display 50 political campaign signs on private properties
Mr. Rose approved the request of Lori Prew from the Committee to Re-Elect Michael D. Brady to display 50 political campaign signs on private properties throughout the Town for the November State Election. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The minutes word the motion as “Mr. Rose approved the request”; Mr. Suzor seconded it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose approved the request of Lori Prew from the Committee to Re-Elect Michael D. Brady to display 50 political campaign signs on private properties throughout the Town for the November State Election. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Fire Station Fence Procurement
Approve the Personnel Action Form for the Executive Assistant/Human Resources Coordinator Shanna Faro for a step increase upon her anniversary date
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for the Executive Assistant/Human Resources Coordinator Shanna Faro for a step increase upon her anniversary date. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for the Executive Assistant/Human Resources Coordinator Shanna Faro for a step increase upon her anniversary date. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Table the Street Opening Permit Application by Eversource Gas to remove and replace a transition cap on the plastic gas main for Wales Avenue for further clarification as the chart was incorrect...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to table the Street Opening Permit Application by Eversource Gas to remove and replace a transition cap on the plastic gas main for Wales Avenue for further clarification as the chart was incorrect and listed a TL Edwards Drive. There is no such street in the Town of Avon. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to table the Street Opening Permit Application by Eversource Gas to remove and replace a transition cap on the plastic gas main for Wales Avenue for further clarification as the chart was incorrect and listed a TL Edwards Drive. There is no such street in the Town of Avon. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Eversource Gas to install new gas service at 208 South Street with the stipulation that the Assistant DPW Director Brian Martin ensure that the...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Eversource Gas to install new gas service at 208 South Street with the stipulation that the Assistant DPW Director Brian Martin ensure that the trench is rehabilitated properly upon completion of the job as South Street is in good condition. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Eversource Gas to install new gas service at 208 South Street with the stipulation that the Assistant DPW Director Brian Martin ensure that the trench is rehabilitated properly upon completion of the job as South Street is in good condition. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
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. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Rose voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman 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. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Rose voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
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