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November 2, 2023
15 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 October 19, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the October 19, 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 19, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appointment of Acting Fire Chief
Appoint Kevin Partridge as the Interim Fire Chief for the Town of Avon
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Kevin Partridge as the Interim Fire Chief for the Town of Avon. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Kevin Partridge as the Interim Fire Chief for the Town of Avon. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Fire Chief Recruitment
Approve and authorize the Town Administrator to move forward with the proposal from BadgeQuest
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Town Administrator to move forward with the proposal from BadgeQuest. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Town Administrator to move forward with the proposal from BadgeQuest. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
The Board reviewed the Special Town Meeting Warrant for November 18, 2023. Chairman Beckerman
Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant with eight articles
Mr. Suzor made a motion to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant with eight articles. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant with eight articles. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Sign the Warrant
Mr. Suzor made a motion for the Board to sign the Warrant. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion for the Board to sign the Warrant. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the request to reduce early voting hours by less than 25% for the 2024 season as recommended and outlined by the Town Clerk
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request to reduce early voting hours by less than 25% for the 2024 season as recommended and outlined by the Town Clerk. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request to reduce early voting hours by less than 25% for the 2024 season as recommended and outlined by the Town Clerk. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appointment of Town Planner
Appoint Richard Jordan as the Town Planner and to execute the Employment Agreement with the stipulation that all pre-employment requirements are completed satisfactory prior to the start date
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Richard Jordan as the Town Planner and to execute the Employment Agreement with the stipulation that all pre-employment requirements are completed satisfactory prior to the start date. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Richard Jordan as the Town Planner and to execute the Employment Agreement with the stipulation that all pre-employment requirements are completed satisfactory prior to the start date. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Richard Jordan as the Town Planner with the stipulation that all pre-employment requirements are completed satisfactory prior to the start date
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Richard Jordan as the Town Planner with the stipulation that all pre-employment requirements are completed satisfactory prior to the start date. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Richard Jordan as the Town Planner with the stipulation that all pre-employment requirements are completed satisfactory prior to the start date. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Recommendation of DBVW Contract
Approve the proposal from DBVW Architects and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the proposal from DBVW Architects and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the proposal from DBVW Architects and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Personnel Action Forms
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Executive Assistant/Special Projects Manager Sheri Carney for a Grade 10, Step 7 step increase effective November 30, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Executive Assistant/Special Projects Manager Sheri Carney for a Grade 10, Step 7 step increase effective November 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 Executive Assistant/Special Projects Manager Sheri Carney for a Grade 10, Step 7 step increase effective November 30, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Per Diem Dispatcher Peggy Geyer for a Grade 7, Step 10 step increase effective November 6, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Per Diem Dispatcher Peggy Geyer for a Grade 7, Step 10 step increase effective November 6, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Per Diem Dispatcher Peggy Geyer for a Grade 7, Step 10 step increase effective November 6, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Per Diem Dispatcher Peggy Geyer for a Grade 7, Step 6 step increase effective November 6, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Per Diem Dispatcher Peggy Geyer for a Grade 7, Step 6 step increase effective November 6, 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 Peggy Geyer for a Grade 7, Step 6 step increase effective November 6, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried,.” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Accept with regret the resignation of Lead Water Operator Stephen Smith effective November 17, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Lead Water Operator Stephen Smith effective November 17, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Lead Water Operator Stephen Smith effective November 17, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Street Opening Permit Application
Deny the Street Opening Permit Application submitted by George Pickering to remove, replace, and widen the existing driveway and walkway at 208 South Street as the request does not meet the Zoning...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to deny the Street Opening Permit Application submitted by George Pickering to remove, replace, and widen the existing driveway and walkway at 208 South Street as the request does not meet the Zoning Bylaw requirements. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to deny the Street Opening Permit Application submitted by George Pickering to remove, replace, and widen the existing driveway and walkway at 208 South Street as the request does not meet the Zoning Bylaw requirements. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Adjournment
Adjourn the regular session
Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular 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 passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular 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 passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
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