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January 5, 2023
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor, Shannon Coffey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Interim Town Administrator) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining or...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to enter into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Interim Town Administrator) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining or litigating position. The Board will reconvene in open session at 6:30 p.m. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to enter into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Interim Town Administrator) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining or litigating position. The Board will reconvene in open session at 6:30 p.m. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Reconvene in Open Session
Reconvene in open session
Mr. Suzor made a motion to reconvene in open session. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to reconvene in open session. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Meeting Minutes
Approve the December 15, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the December 15, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the December 15, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Proposal for Housing Rehabilitation Services
Approve the proposal from Capital Strategic Solutions for housing rehabilitation services
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the proposal from Capital Strategic Solutions for housing rehabilitation services. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the proposal from Capital Strategic Solutions for housing rehabilitation services. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Special Town Meeting Warrant Closing/Discussion
Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant of January 28, 2023 withten « articles
Mr. Suzor made a motion to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant of January 28, 2023 withten « articles. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant of January 28, 2023 withten « articles. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appoint Paul Garcia to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2025
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Paul Garcia to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Paul Garcia to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Disposition of Surplus Property
Approve the disposition of the 2013 Ford Taurus with 119,739 miles from the Police Department and for Chief Bukunt to work with Town Administrator Enos for the sale of this vehicle on Municibid
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the disposition of the 2013 Ford Taurus with 119,739 miles from the Police Department and for Chief Bukunt to work with Town Administrator Enos for the sale of this vehicle on Municibid. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the disposition of the 2013 Ford Taurus with 119,739 miles from the Police Department and for Chief Bukunt to work with Town Administrator Enos for the sale of this vehicle on Municibid. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the disposition of a small, low, round white table and a large, round table at the Avon Public Library
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the disposition of a small, low, round white table and a large, round table at the Avon Public Library. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the disposition of a small, low, round white table and a large, round table at the Avon Public Library. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Interim Town Administrator Contract
Approve the Employment Contract for James Purcell as Interim Town Administrator
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Employment Contract for James Purcell as Interim Town Administrator. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Employment Contract for James Purcell as Interim Town Administrator. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Extension of Seasonal Employee
Extend the seasonal employment of DPW Laborer Steven Bates through February 28, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to extend the seasonal employment of DPW Laborer Steven Bates through February 28, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to extend the seasonal employment of DPW Laborer Steven Bates through February 28, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Town Administrator's Report
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)
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