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June 1, 2023
17 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
Public Participation
Approve the May 15, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the May 15, 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 May 15, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the May 16, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the May 16, 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 May 16, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the May 18, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the May 18, 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 May 18, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Annual Appointments/Reappointments for Boards and Committees
Appoint/reappoint the following individuals serving on Boards and : Committees
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint/reappoint the following individuals serving on Boards and : Committees. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint/reappoint the following individuals serving on Boards and : Committees. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Ratify the Avon Police Relief Association, IBPO Local 383 Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign
Mr. Suzor made a motion to ratify the Avon Police Relief Association, IBPO Local 383 Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to ratify the Avon Police Relief Association, IBPO Local 383 Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Ratification of Call Firefighters Memorandum of Agreement
Ratify the Avon Firefighters Relief Association Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign
Mr. Suzor made a motion to ratify the Avon Firefighters Relief Association Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to ratify the Avon Firefighters Relief Association Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appointment of New Police Officer
Approve the Personnel Action Form for new Police Officer Leanndra Denicola effective June 1, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for new Police Officer Leanndra Denicola effective June 1, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for new Police Officer Leanndra Denicola effective June 1, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Request from the Avon Baptist Church
Waive the building permit fee for the Avon Baptist Church roofing project and to notify the Building Commissioner of this vote
Mr. Suzor made a motion to waive the building permit fee for the Avon | Baptist Church roofing project and to notify the Building Commissioner of this vote. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to waive the building permit fee for the Avon | Baptist Church roofing project and to notify the Building Commissioner of this vote. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the One Day Special All Alcohol permits for the Avon Fish & Game Association for the following dates: June 3, 2023, June 24, 2023, July 8, 2023, July 15, 2023, August 19, 2023, and...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the One Day Special All Alcohol permits for the Avon Fish & Game Association for the following dates: June 3, 2023, June 24, 2023, July 8, 2023, July 15, 2023, August 19, 2023, and September 16, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the One Day Special All Alcohol permits for the Avon Fish & Game Association for the following dates: June 3, 2023, June 24, 2023, July 8, 2023, July 15, 2023, August 19, 2023, and September 16, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Personnel Action Forms
Approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form for Seasonal DPW Laborer Colby Crandall effective June 12, 2023 pending the satisfactory completion of the pre- employment requirements
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form for Seasonal DPW Laborer Colby Crandall effective June 12, 2023 pending the satisfactory completion of the pre- employment requirements. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form for Seasonal DPW Laborer Colby Crandall effective June 12, 2023 pending the satisfactory completion of the pre- employment requirements. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Town Administrator's Report
Extend the stipend of Shanna Faro for one year as she assists with the smooth transition of the new Town Administrator
Mr. Suzor made a motion to extend the stipend of Shanna Faro for one year as she assists with the smooth transition of the new Town Administrator. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to extend the stipend of Shanna Faro for one year as she assists with the smooth transition of the new Town Administrator. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the transitional Employment Agreement
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the transitional Employment Agreement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the transitional Employment Agreement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Adjourn the regular session and to 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...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session and to 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. Also, to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. (Town Administrator). The Board will reconvene in Open Session for the appointment of Deb Morin as Finance Director and Jonathan Beder as | Town Administrator. 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 passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session and to 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. Also, to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. (Town Administrator). The Board will reconvene in Open Session for the appointment of Deb Morin as Finance Director and Jonathan Beder as | Town Administrator. 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 passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Reconvene in Open Session
Reconvene in Open Session for the appointment of Deb Morin as Finance Director and the appointment of Jonathan Beder as Town Administrator
Mr. Suzor made a motion to reconvene in Open Session for the appointment of Deb Morin as Finance Director and the appointment of Jonathan Beder as Town Administrator. 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 reconvene in Open Session for the appointment of Deb Morin as Finance Director and the appointment of Jonathan Beder as Town Administrator. 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)
Approve and authorize the Board to sign the Employment Agreement of Deb Morin as the Finance Director effective July 1, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Board to sign the Employment Agreement of Deb Morin as the Finance Director effective July 1, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Board to sign the Employment Agreement of Deb Morin as the Finance Director effective July 1, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve and authorize the Board to sign the Employment Agreement of Jonathan Beder as Town Administrator effective June 12, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Board to sign the Employment Agreement of Jonathan Beder as Town Administrator effective June 12, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Board to sign the Employment Agreement of Jonathan Beder as Town Administrator effective June 12, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Open Session
Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the Open Session. 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 Open Session. 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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