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November 16, 2023
9 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 November 2, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the November 2, 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 November 2, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Request from Board of Health to Raise Tobacco Permit Fees
Approve the revised Board of Health fee schedule
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the revised Board of Health fee schedule. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the revised Board of Health fee schedule. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Debt Exclusion Vote
Approve the Finance Director Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $5,900.00 to the Board of Assessors, upon approval from the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Finance Director Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $5,900.00 to the Board of Assessors, upon approval from the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue. Pursuant to MGL. 59 Section 21C(n), this law allows the Board of Selectmen to vote exempt water debt without a Proposition 2 % election. The Town of Avon's MWPAT Loans include West Spring Street. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Finance Director Deb Morin's Debt Exclusion Report in the amount of $5,900.00 to the Board of Assessors, upon approval from the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Department of Revenue. Pursuant to MGL. 59 Section 21C(n), this law allows the Board of Selectmen to vote exempt water debt without a Proposition 2 % election. The Town of Avon's MWPAT Loans include West Spring Street. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Stoughton
Approve and sign the Intermunicipal Emergency Water Supply Agreement between the Town of Avon and the Town of Stoughton
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and sign the Intermunicipal Emergency Water Supply Agreement between the Town of Avon and the Town of Stoughton. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and sign the Intermunicipal Emergency Water Supply Agreement between the Town of Avon and the Town of Stoughton. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Request from DPW to Surplus Equipment
Approve the following items from the Department of Public Works as surplus equipment: 1
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following items from the Department of Public Works as surplus equipment: 1. 9-foot Everest Poly Plow RL 108 from 2016 with head gear and mounting hardware for F-550 (2 plows for surplus) 2. John Deere X300 sit down lawn mower 3. Auto Crane 4004 EH stiff boom crane with cradle and stabilizers 4. Cub Cadet LTX 1040 lawn mower ; 5. Ford L-8000 cab and chassis from 1995 with plow 43,000 miles 6. Striker TNT 6' x 12' cargo trailer Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following items from the Department of Public Works as surplus equipment: 1. 9-foot Everest Poly Plow RL 108 from 2016 with head gear and mounting hardware for F-550 (2 plows for surplus) 2. John Deere X300 sit down lawn mower 3. Auto Crane 4004 EH stiff boom crane with cradle and stabilizers 4. Cub Cadet LTX 1040 lawn mower ; 5. Ford L-8000 cab and chassis from 1995 with plow 43,000 miles 6. Striker TNT 6' x 12' cargo trailer Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appointments
Approve the promotion of Michael DeRienzo from Senior Water Operator to Lead Water Systems Operator for a Grade PW5, Step 1 effective November 20, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the promotion of Michael DeRienzo from Senior Water Operator to Lead Water Systems Operator for a Grade PW5, Step 1 effective November 20, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the promotion of Michael DeRienzo from Senior Water Operator to Lead Water Systems Operator for a Grade PW5, Step 1 effective November 20, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form and new appointment of Chelsea Filippini for a Per Diem Dispatcher at a Grade 7, Step 11 effective November 20, 2023 with the stipulation that all pre-employment...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form and new appointment of Chelsea Filippini for a Per Diem Dispatcher at a Grade 7, Step 11 effective November 20, 2023 with the stipulation that all pre-employment requirements are satisfactorily completed prior to the start of employment with the Town. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form and new appointment of Chelsea Filippini for a Per Diem Dispatcher at a Grade 7, Step 11 effective November 20, 2023 with the stipulation that all pre-employment requirements are satisfactorily completed prior to the start of employment with the Town. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form and new appointment of Jill Russell for a Per Diem Dispatcher at a Grade 7, Step 11 effective November 20, 2023 with the stipulation that all pre-employment...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form and new appointment of Jill Russell for a Per Diem Dispatcher at a Grade 7, Step 11 effective November 20, 2023 with the stipulation that all pre-employment requirements are satisfactorily completed prior to the start of employment with the Town. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form and new appointment of Jill Russell for a Per Diem Dispatcher at a Grade 7, Step 11 effective November 20, 2023 with the stipulation that all pre-employment requirements are satisfactorily completed prior to the start of employment with the Town. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (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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