MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 15, 2022
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor, Shannon Coffey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Discussion of Special Town Meeting
Set the date of the Special Town Meeting as January 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m
Mr. Suzor made a motion to set the date of the Special Town Meeting as January 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Avon Middle High School auditorium. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to set the date of the Special Town Meeting as January 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Avon Middle High School auditorium. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant on December 15, 2022 and close the submission of articles on the Warrant on January 4, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant on December 15, 2022 and close the submission of articles on the Warrant on January 4, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant on December 15, 2022 and close the submission of articles on the Warrant on January 4, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Meeting Minutes
Approve the December 1, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the December 1, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the December 1, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
New Year's Eve Hours for Restaurant Alcohol Licenses
Grant a 2:00 a.m
Mr. Suzor made a motion to grant a 2:00 a.m. closing time to all On Premise Liquor License establishments on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to grant a 2:00 a.m. closing time to all On Premise Liquor License establishments on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Personnel Action Forms
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Recording Secretary Lynne McKenney for a step increase from a Grade 5, Step 1 to a Grade 5, Step 2 upon her anniversary date
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Recording Secretary Lynne McKenney for a step increase from a Grade 5, Step 1 to a Grade 5, Step 2 upon her anniversary date. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Recording Secretary Lynne McKenney for a step increase from a Grade 5, Step 1 to a Grade 5, Step 2 upon her anniversary date. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Head Cook Kelly Ann Cole for a step increase from a Grade 3, Step 2 to a Grade 3, Step 3 upon her anniversary date
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Head Cook Kelly Ann Cole for a step increase from a Grade 3, Step 2 to a Grade 3, Step 3 upon her anniversary date. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Head Cook Kelly Ann Cole for a step increase from a Grade 3, Step 2 to a Grade 3, Step 3 upon her anniversary date. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Assistant Cook Kevin Flynn for a step increase from a Grade 1, Step 1 to a Grade 1, Step 2 upon his anniversary date
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Assistant Cook Kevin Flynn for a step increase from a Grade 1, Step 1 to a Grade 1, Step 2 upon his anniversary date. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Assistant Cook Kevin Flynn for a step increase from a Grade 1, Step 1 to a Grade 1, Step 2 upon his anniversary date. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Executive Assistant/Special Projects Manager for a step increase from a Grade 10, Step 5 to a Grade 10, Step 6 upon her anniversary date
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Executive Assistant/Special Projects Manager for a step increase from a Grade 10, Step 5 to a Grade 10, Step 6 upon her anniversary date. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Executive Assistant/Special Projects Manager for a step increase from a Grade 10, Step 5 to a Grade 10, Step 6 upon her anniversary date. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Class I Licenses
Approve the following Class II license renewals for 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Class II license renewals for 2023. 1. Avon Auto Brokers, Inc. 109 Memorial Drive 2. Avon Auto Brokers, Inc., 159 Memorial Drive Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Class II license renewals for 2023. 1. Avon Auto Brokers, Inc. 109 Memorial Drive 2. Avon Auto Brokers, Inc., 159 Memorial Drive Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Common Victualler's Licenses
Approve the following Common Victualler's license renewals for 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Common Victualler's license renewals for 2023. 1. Walmart, 30 Memorial Drive 2. Emel Mendez d/b/a Avon's Best Pizza & Grill, 17B North Main Street Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Common Victualler's license renewals for 2023. 1. Walmart, 30 Memorial Drive 2. Emel Mendez d/b/a Avon's Best Pizza & Grill, 17B North Main Street Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Town Administrator's Report
Authorize the Town Administrator to place an RFP for cell phone equipment on the Central Street water tank for a minimum bid of no less than $50,000
Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to place an RFP for cell phone equipment on the Central Street water tank for a minimum bid of no less than $50,000. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to place an RFP for cell phone equipment on the Central Street water tank for a minimum bid of no less than $50,000. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
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. Suzor 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. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor 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. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
From the Avon Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (2025 on) and Document Center (2018–2024). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →