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July 6, 2023
17 recorded votes, 2 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 June 15, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the June 15, 2023 (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. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the June 15, 2023 (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. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the June 28, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the June 28, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. Ms. Coffey abstained as she was absent for that meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
Yes: Beckerman, SuzorAbstained: Coffey
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the June 28, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. Ms. Coffey abstained as she was absent for that meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the June 29, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the June 29, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. Ms. Coffey abstained as she was absent for that meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
Yes: Beckerman, SuzorAbstained: Coffey
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the June 29, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Chairman Beckerman seconded the motion. Ms. Coffey abstained as she was absent for that meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Vacation Carryover Requests
Approve the carryover request of Assistant DPW Director Brian Martin for an additional 123 vacation carryover hours into Fiscal Year 2024 due to staffing shortages
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the carryover request of Assistant DPW Director Brian Martin for an additional 123 vacation carryover hours into Fiscal Year 2024 due to staffing shortages. 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 approve the carryover request of Assistant DPW Director Brian Martin for an additional 123 vacation carryover hours into Fiscal Year 2024 due to staffing shortages. 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)
Ambulance Rates Current Proposed
Approve the increases to the ambulance rates as recommended and instructed Chief Spurr to notify Comstar of these increases
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the increases to the ambulance rates as recommended and instructed Chief Spurr to notify Comstar of these increases. 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 approve the increases to the ambulance rates as recommended and instructed Chief Spurr to notify Comstar of these increases. 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)
Tree Streets Water Contractor Award
Approve and authorize the Board to sign the Notice of Award for the On-Call Water Main Project ("Tree Streets") to Oliveira Construction, Inc
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Board to sign the Notice of Award for the On-Call Water Main Project ("Tree Streets") to Oliveira Construction, Inc. 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 approve and authorize the Board to sign the Notice of Award for the On-Call Water Main Project ("Tree Streets") to Oliveira Construction, Inc. 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)
Authorize Chairman Beckerman to sign the contract for this project once it is finalized, reviewed by Town Counsel, and signed by Oliveira Construction, Inc. complete with their bond paperwork
Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize Chairman Beckerman to sign the contract for this project once it is finalized, reviewed by Town Counsel, and signed by Oliveira Construction, Inc. complete with their bond paperwork. 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 authorize Chairman Beckerman to sign the contract for this project once it is finalized, reviewed by Town Counsel, and signed by Oliveira Construction, Inc. complete with their bond paperwork. 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)
Gift Acceptance Forms
Approve the gift donation by Stephen and Nancy Ferreira in the amount of $50.00 to the Council on Aging for any event that benefits the seniors in memory of Agatha Pals
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the gift donation by Stephen and Nancy Ferreira in the amount of $50.00 to the Council on Aging for any event that benefits the seniors in memory of Agatha Pals. 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 approve the gift donation by Stephen and Nancy Ferreira in the amount of $50.00 to the Council on Aging for any event that benefits the seniors in memory of Agatha Pals. 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)
Approve the gift donation by Carol Perkins in the amount of $50.00 to the Council on Aging for any event that benefits the seniors in memory of Agatha Pals
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the gift donation by Carol Perkins in the amount of $50.00 to the Council on Aging for any event that benefits the seniors in memory of Agatha Pals. 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 approve the gift donation by Carol Perkins in the amount of $50.00 to the Council on Aging for any event that benefits the seniors in memory of Agatha Pals. 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)
Approve the gift donation by Amy Rice in the amount of $100.00 to the Council on Aging for any event that benefits the seniors in memory of Agatha Pals
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the gift donation by Amy Rice in the amount of $100.00 to the Council on Aging for any event that benefits the seniors in memory of Agatha Pals. 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 approve the gift donation by Amy Rice in the amount of $100.00 to the Council on Aging for any event that benefits the seniors in memory of Agatha Pals. 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)
Approve the gift donation by Priscilla and Paul Whittall in the amount of $100.00 to the Council on Aging for any event that benefits the seniors in memory of Agatha Pals
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the gift donation by Priscilla and Paul Whittall in the amount of $100.00 to the Council on Aging for any event that benefits the seniors in memory of Agatha Pals. 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 approve the gift donation by Priscilla and Paul Whittall in the amount of $100.00 to the Council on Aging for any event that benefits the seniors in memory of Agatha Pals. 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)
One Day Special Alcohol Permit for Avon Fish & Game Association
Approve the one-day Special Alcohol Permit for a club function on July 29, 2023 at the Avon Fish & Game Association
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the one-day Special Alcohol Permit for a club function on July 29, 2023 at the Avon Fish & Game Association. 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 approve the one-day Special Alcohol Permit for a club function on July 29, 2023 at the Avon Fish & Game Association. 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)
Reappointments to Boards and Committees
Reappoint Jerry Picardi to the Cable TV Advisory Committee
Mr. Suzor made a motion to reappoint Jerry Picardi to the Cable TV Advisory Committee. 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 reappoint Jerry Picardi to the Cable TV Advisory Committee. 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)
Reappoint Jerry Picardi to the Industrial Development Finance Authority
Mr. Suzor made a motion to reappoint Jerry Picardi to the Industrial Development Finance Authority. 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 reappoint Jerry Picardi to the Industrial Development Finance Authority. 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)
Redesignation of Environmental Certifying Officer for the Community Development Program
Redesignate Town Administrator Jonathan Beder as the Environmental Certifying Officer for the Community Development Program
Mr. Suzor made a motion to redesignate Town Administrator Jonathan Beder as the Environmental Certifying Officer for the Community Development Program. 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 redesignate Town Administrator Jonathan Beder as the Environmental Certifying Officer for the Community Development Program. 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)
New Appointment
Appoint Anthony Garcia to the position of part-time Circulation Assistant at the Avon Public Library for Grade 3, Step 1 effective July 11, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Anthony Garcia to the position of part-time Circulation Assistant at the Avon Public Library for Grade 3, Step 1 effective July 11, 2023. 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 appoint Anthony Garcia to the position of part-time Circulation Assistant at the Avon Public Library for Grade 3, Step 1 effective July 11, 2023. 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)
Adjournment
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 strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. (Fire Chief) 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 strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. (Fire Chief) 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)
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