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February 16, 2023
8 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
Meeting Minutes
Approve the February 2, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the February 2, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the February 2, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the February 4, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the February 4, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the February 4, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Vision Software Upgrade for Board of Assessors
Approve the Vision Software Upgrade contract and authorize Chairman Beckerman to sign
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Vision Software Upgrade contract and authorize Chairman Beckerman to sign. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Vision Software Upgrade contract and authorize Chairman Beckerman to sign. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Norfolk County Retirement Systems COLA Adjustment
Approve the additional 2% retiree cost of living adjustment for the Norfolk County Retirement System
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the additional 2% retiree cost of living adjustment for the Norfolk County Retirement System. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the additional 2% retiree cost of living adjustment for the Norfolk County Retirement System. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Discussion
Approve the request of Project 351 to use the Town Hall lobby as a host site for the Spring Service Project
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request of Project 351 to use the Town Hall lobby as a host site for the Spring Service Project. Ms. ty Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request of Project 351 to use the Town Hall lobby as a host site for the Spring Service Project. Ms. ty Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Pool Table license of David Benvissuto d/b/a Ben's Pour House
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Pool Table license of David Benvissuto d/b/a Ben's Pour House. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. Chairman Beckerman asked if the license had been paid yet. Ms. Faro stated that Mr. Benvissuto will pay for the license once it is finalized and ready for pick up. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Pool Table license of David Benvissuto d/b/a Ben's Pour House. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. Chairman Beckerman asked if the license had been paid yet. Ms. Faro stated that Mr. Benvissuto will pay for the license once it is finalized and ready for pick up. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Professional Service Agreement - UMass Amherst
Authorize Chairman Beckerman to execute a $25,000 contract with the UMass Amherst Center for Resilient Metro-Regions to undertake the EOEEA funded by Avon Smart Industrial Park Redevelopment...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize Chairman Beckerman to execute a $25,000 contract with the UMass Amherst Center for Resilient Metro-Regions to undertake the EOEEA funded by Avon Smart Industrial Park Redevelopment Project, as well as a $15,000 amendment, if and when presented by the Department of Public Works. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize Chairman Beckerman to execute a $25,000 contract with the UMass Amherst Center for Resilient Metro-Regions to undertake the EOEEA funded by Avon Smart Industrial Park Redevelopment Project, as well as a $15,000 amendment, if and when presented by the Department of Public Works. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (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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