MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Workshop meeting
June 29, 2023
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor
Absent: Shannon Coffey
Every vote, in order
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Approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $3,100 from the Health Insurance line to the Fire Salary line to cover the costs of the call firefighters contract settlement
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $3,100 from the Health Insurance line to the Fire Salary line to cover the costs of the call firefighters contract settlement. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $3,100 from the Health Insurance line to the Fire Salary line to cover the costs of the call firefighters contract settlement. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $23,000 from the Park & Recreation salary line to the Park & Recreation expenses line to fund supplies for the Summer Program
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $23,000 from the Park & Recreation salary line to the Park & Recreation expenses line to fund supplies for the Summer Program. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $23,000 from the Park & Recreation salary line to the Park & Recreation expenses line to fund supplies for the Summer Program. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $8,000 from the Health Insurance line to the Human Resources expenses line to fund the Community Paradigm bill for the Town Administrator search
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $8,000 from the Health Insurance line to the Human Resources expenses line to fund the Community Paradigm bill for the Town Administrator search. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $8,000 from the Health Insurance line to the Human Resources expenses line to fund the Community Paradigm bill for the Town Administrator search. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $32,765.13 from the Health Insurance line to the Snow and Ice line to fund the Snow and Ice deficit so as not raise on the recap sheet
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $32,765.13 from the Health Insurance line to the Snow and Ice line to fund the Snow and Ice deficit so as not raise on the recap sheet. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Chairman Beckerman stated that the town is legally allowed to deficit spend in the Snow and Ice account. This happens yearly and we request a line-item transfer to cover the costs in the same fiscal year. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $32,765.13 from the Health Insurance line to the Snow and Ice line to fund the Snow and Ice deficit so as not raise on the recap sheet. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Chairman Beckerman stated that the town is legally allowed to deficit spend in the Snow and Ice account. This happens yearly and we request a line-item transfer to cover the costs in the same fiscal year. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $12,000 from the Health Insurance line to the Town Hall expenses line to fund the increase in utility expenses and the new ADA ramp
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $12,000 from the Health Insurance line to the Town Hall expenses line to fund the increase in utility expenses and the new ADA ; ramp. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $12,000 from the Health Insurance line to the Town Hall expenses line to fund the increase in utility expenses and the new ADA ; ramp. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $14,550 from the Health Insurance line to the Building salary line to fund the new contract for the Building Inspector and a new part-time employee...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $14,550 from the Health Insurance line to the Building salary line to fund the new contract for the Building Inspector and a new part-time employee who was hired in May. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $14,550 from the Health Insurance line to the Building salary line to fund the new contract for the Building Inspector and a new part-time employee who was hired in May. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $10,000 from the Health Insurance line to the Street Lighting line to cover the increasing lighting costs
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $10,000 from the Health Insurance line to the Street Lighting line to cover the increasing lighting costs. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Chairman Beckerman was confused as to how the lighting bill has increased given that the town has switched to LED streetlights which is supposed to be more cost effective. Mr. Suzor also expressed his concern that there are still streetlights which need to be converted to LED lighting. Chairman Beckerman stated that many streetlights in town are not working. He suggested a list be composed with resident input to report back to National Grid. Mr. Beder will contact the representative for National Grid regarding these matters. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $10,000 from the Health Insurance line to the Street Lighting line to cover the increasing lighting costs. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Chairman Beckerman was confused as to how the lighting bill has increased given that the town has switched to LED streetlights which is supposed to be more cost effective. Mr. Suzor also expressed his concern that there are still streetlights which need to be converted to LED lighting. Chairman Beckerman stated that many streetlights in town are not working. He suggested a list be composed with resident input to report back to National Grid. Mr. Beder will contact the representative for National Grid regarding these matters. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $1,069.59 from the Health Insurance line to the Selectmen salary line to cover the costs of a stipends for the Executive Assistant during the...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $1,069.59 from the Health Insurance line to the Selectmen salary line to cover the costs of a stipends for the Executive Assistant during the absence of a Town Administrator and upon achieving her Human Resources certification. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $1,069.59 from the Health Insurance line to the Selectmen salary line to cover the costs of a stipends for the Executive Assistant during the absence of a Town Administrator and upon achieving her Human Resources certification. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $6,500 from the Library salary line to the library expenses line to fund an upgrade to Wifi access by Magna 5
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $6,500 from the Library salary line to the library expenses line to fund an upgrade to Wifi access by Magna 5. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Chairman Beckerman was concerned that the Magna 5 document attached to the line-item transfer was a proposal and not an actual contract. Ms. Morin informed the Board that the upgrade could cost more than the upgrade which is why the library has requested $6,500 instead of the proposal amount. Ms. Morin stated that since the technology at the library is run by the OCLN the funding needs to come from the library instead of the town's IT department. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $6,500 from the Library salary line to the library expenses line to fund an upgrade to Wifi access by Magna 5. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Chairman Beckerman was concerned that the Magna 5 document attached to the line-item transfer was a proposal and not an actual contract. Ms. Morin informed the Board that the upgrade could cost more than the upgrade which is why the library has requested $6,500 instead of the proposal amount. Ms. Morin stated that since the technology at the library is run by the OCLN the funding needs to come from the library instead of the town's IT department. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Vacation Carryover Requests
Approve the vacation carryover request of Officer Jeffrey Donovan for 7 days
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the vacation carryover request of Officer Jeffrey Donovan for 7 days. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the vacation carryover request of Officer Jeffrey Donovan for 7 days. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the vacation carryover request of Christine Clifford for an additional 22 hours over the allotted amount
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the vacation carryover request of Christine Clifford for an additional 22 hours over the allotted amount. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the vacation carryover request of Christine Clifford for an additional 22 hours over the allotted amount. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the vacation carryover request of Michael Guilbault for an additional 58.7 hours over the allotted amount
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the vacation carryover request of Michael Guilbault for an additional 58.7 hours over the allotted amount. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the vacation carryover request of Michael Guilbault for an additional 58.7 hours over the allotted amount. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Veteran Services Agreement
Approve the Veterans' Services Inter-Municipal Agreement and authorize the Town Administrator to sign upon clarification of the COLA agreement clause
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Veterans' Services Inter-Municipal Agreement and authorize the Town Administrator to sign upon clarification of the COLA agreement clause. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Veterans' Services Inter-Municipal Agreement and authorize the Town Administrator to sign upon clarification of the COLA agreement clause. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Workshop Session
Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the Workshop Session. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the Workshop Session. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectman Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
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