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October 19, 2023
18 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
6:45 p.m. - Public Hearing for Common Victualler's License of Avon's Best Pizza
Approve the Common Victualler's license for Ava Kirolos Inc. d/b/a Avon's Best Pizza
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Common Victualler's license for Ava Kirolos Inc. d/b/a Avon's Best Pizza. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Common Victualler's license for Ava Kirolos Inc. d/b/a Avon's Best Pizza. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Meeting Minutes
Approve the October 5, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the October 5, 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 October 5, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the October 12, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the October 12, 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 October 12, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Discussion of Special Town Meeting
Set the Special Town Meeting date as November 18, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to set the Special Town Meeting date as November 18, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried,
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to set the Special Town Meeting date as November 18, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried,.” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant and for all articles to be submitted by the closing date of October 26, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant and for all articles to be submitted by the closing date of October 26, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant and for all articles to be submitted by the closing date of October 26, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Personnel Action Forms
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Per Diem Dispatcher Allison Ning for a step increase effective July 1, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Per Diem Dispatcher Allison Ning for a step increase effective July 1, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Per Diem Dispatcher Allison Ning for a step increase effective July 1, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for School Crossing Guard Frances Cruise for a step increase effective October 4, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for School Crossing Guard Frances Cruise for a step increase effective October 4, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for School Crossing Guard Frances Cruise for a step increase effective October 4, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Outreach Worker Louise Hardiman for a step increase effective October 30, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Outreach Worker Louise Hardiman for a step increase effective October 30, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Outreach Worker Louise Hardiman for a step increase effective October 30, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Public Safety Dispatchers - Resignation and Appointment
Accept the resignation of an AFSCME Public Safety Dispatcher
Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the resignation of an AFSCME Public Safety Dispatcher. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the resignation of an AFSCME Public Safety Dispatcher. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appoint Tammi Thorp to the AFSCME Public Safety Dispatcher position for a Grade D-1, Step 1 effective October 30, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Tammi Thorp to the AFSCME Public Safety Dispatcher position for a Grade D-1, Step 1 effective October 30, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Tammi Thorp to the AFSCME Public Safety Dispatcher position for a Grade D-1, Step 1 effective October 30, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appoint Ed Walsh as the Temporary Alternate Building Inspector for the month of November 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Ed Walsh as the Temporary Alternate Building Inspector for the month of November 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Ed Walsh as the Temporary Alternate Building Inspector for the month of November 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Authorize the Chairman to sign the Personnel Action Form for Mr. Walsh after it is prepared
Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the Personnel Action Form for Mr. Walsh after it is prepared. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the Personnel Action Form for Mr. Walsh after it is prepared. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Street Opening Permit Application from Eversource
Approve Eversource Gas Company's request for an extension to complete the Street Opening Permit for 228 East Spring Street by November 15, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve Eversource Gas Company's request for an extension to complete the Street Opening Permit for 228 East Spring Street by November 15, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve Eversource Gas Company's request for an extension to complete the Street Opening Permit for 228 East Spring Street by November 15, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Street Opening Permit & Water Main Extension Permit for Joanna Road/Joanna Hills Estates
Authorize the Town Administrator and DPW Director to release the Street Opening Permit subject to a completed application with proper documentation and fee payment
Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator and DPW Director to release the Street Opening Permit subject to a completed application with proper documentation and fee payment. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator and DPW Director to release the Street Opening Permit subject to a completed application with proper documentation and fee payment. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Authorize the Town Administrator and DPW Director to release the Water Main Extension Permit subject to a completed application with proper documentation and fee payment
Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator and DPW Director to release the Water Main Extension Permit subject to a completed application with proper documentation and fee payment. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator and DPW Director to release the Water Main Extension Permit subject to a completed application with proper documentation and fee payment. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Net Metering Agreement with the Town of Abington
Approve the Net Metering Agreement with the Town of Abington and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Net Metering Agreement with the Town of Abington and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Net Metering Agreement with the Town of Abington and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Gift Acceptance Form
Approve the gift acceptance form in the amount of $300 from Avon Community Access & Media to sponsor lunch for the seniors at the Council on Aging on October 12, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the gift acceptance form in the amount of $300 from Avon Community Access & Media to sponsor lunch for the seniors at the Council on Aging on October 12, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the gift acceptance form in the amount of $300 from Avon Community Access & Media to sponsor lunch for the seniors at the Council on Aging on October 12, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Town Administrator's Report
Adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for: (1) the review and approval of executive session meeting minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for: (1) the review and approval of executive session meeting 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 (2) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining or litigating position. (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters). 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 convene in Executive Session for: (1) the review and approval of executive session meeting 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 (2) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining or litigating position. (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters). 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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