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December 7, 2023
22 recorded votes, 1 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 13, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the November 13, 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 November 13, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the November 16, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the November 16, 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 16, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the November 18, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the November 18, 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 November 18, 2023 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Conservation Commission Fee Schedule
Approve the revised Conservation Commission fee schedule effective December 14, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the revised Conservation Commission fee schedule effective December 14, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the revised Conservation Commission fee schedule effective December 14, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
DPW Unit Price Construction Bid Award
Award the annual paving bid to T.L. Edwards and approve the contract once finalized
Mr. Suzor made a motion to award the annual paving bid to T.L. Edwards and approve the contract once finalized. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to award the annual paving bid to T.L. Edwards and approve the contract once finalized. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Liquor License Renewals
Approve the following liquor license renewals for 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following liquor license renewals for 2024. 36 East Main Street Linda D. Lewis Martin | All Alcohol! - Restaurant David Benvissuto d/b/a 39-43 East Main David Benvissuto All Alcohol - Restaurant Ben's Pour House Street Avon Post #8892, 263 East Main Street | Joseph Bernardo All Alcohol - Club V.F.W., Inc. | Avon's Generations | $1 Memorial Drive John Kalinowski, Jr. All Alcohol - Restaurant | On Avon Corp. d/b/a A-1 | 85 East Main Street Oanh Quah | Beer & Wine -- Package Store Market, Inc. Big Jim's Liquors, Inc. 155 East Main Street Donald Hung Dong All Alcohol- Package Store Costco Atlantic Liquors, 120 Stockwell Drive John Stather All Alcohol - Package Store Inc. d/b/a Costco Liquors Avon Food Mart, Inc. 17 North Main Street Beer & Wine - Package Store Wine.com- 33 Wales Avenue, Michael Arico Beer & Wine - Package Store Massachusetts, Inc. d/b/a | Unit E Wine.com | Sulamita Figueiredo d/b/a | 160 Memorial Drive Sulamita Figueiredo Beer & Wine - Restaurant Mainha Restaurant Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following liquor license renewals for 2024. 36 East Main Street Linda D. Lewis Martin | All Alcohol! - Restaurant David Benvissuto d/b/a 39-43 East Main David Benvissuto All Alcohol - Restaurant Ben's Pour House Street Avon Post #8892, 263 East Main Street | Joseph Bernardo All Alcohol - Club V.F.W., Inc. | Avon's Generations | $1 Memorial Drive John Kalinowski, Jr. All Alcohol - Restaurant | On Avon Corp. d/b/a A-1 | 85 East Main Street Oanh Quah | Beer & Wine -- Package Store Market, Inc. Big Jim's Liquors, Inc. 155 East Main Street Donald Hung Dong All Alcohol- Package Store Costco Atlantic Liquors, 120 Stockwell Drive John Stather All Alcohol - Package Store Inc. d/b/a Costco Liquors Avon Food Mart, Inc. 17 North Main Street Beer & Wine - Package Store Wine.com- 33 Wales Avenue, Michael Arico Beer & Wine - Package Store Massachusetts, Inc. d/b/a | Unit E Wine.com | Sulamita Figueiredo d/b/a | 160 Memorial Drive Sulamita Figueiredo Beer & Wine - Restaurant Mainha Restaurant Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Wine.com- 33 Wales Avenue, Michael Arico Beer & Wine - Package Store
Approve the following Class I, II, and III license renewals for 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Class I, II, and III license renewals for 2024. Ballard Mack Sales and Service, Inc. One Mack Drive Class I License New England Truck Solutions of Avon 11 Ledin Drive Class I License Unbreakable, LLC 105 Memorial Drive Class I License 340 East Spring Street Class II License Steven DeAcetis, Avon Auto Center 104 Memorial Drive Class II License Robert Nicholson d/b/a Brittanic Motors | 110 Memorial Drive Class II License Brian G. White d/b/a Cycle Performance | 271 East High Street Class II License Auto Bod Robert Sneider 21 Ledin Drive Class II License C.N. Wood Co., Inc. 140 Wales Avenue Class II License Avon Gas & Service, Inc. 284 East Main Street Class II License Roger Gordon Adjusters d/b/a B&C 491 West Main Street Class II License Motors 340 East Spring Street Class III License Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Class I, II, and III license renewals for 2024. Ballard Mack Sales and Service, Inc. One Mack Drive Class I License New England Truck Solutions of Avon 11 Ledin Drive Class I License Unbreakable, LLC 105 Memorial Drive Class I License 340 East Spring Street Class II License Steven DeAcetis, Avon Auto Center 104 Memorial Drive Class II License Robert Nicholson d/b/a Brittanic Motors | 110 Memorial Drive Class II License Brian G. White d/b/a Cycle Performance | 271 East High Street Class II License Auto Bod Robert Sneider 21 Ledin Drive Class II License C.N. Wood Co., Inc. 140 Wales Avenue Class II License Avon Gas & Service, Inc. 284 East Main Street Class II License Roger Gordon Adjusters d/b/a B&C 491 West Main Street Class II License Motors 340 East Spring Street Class III License Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Roger Gordon Adjusters d/b/a B&C 491 West Main Street Class II License
Approve the following Class II license renewals with the stipulation that all outstanding bills owed to the town be paid by December 31, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Class II license renewals with the stipulation that all outstanding bills owed to the town be paid by December 31, 2023. Avon Auto Brokers, Inc. 109 Memorial Drive Class II License Avon Auto Brokers, Inc. 159 Memorial Drive Class IT License Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Class II license renewals with the stipulation that all outstanding bills owed to the town be paid by December 31, 2023. Avon Auto Brokers, Inc. 109 Memorial Drive Class II License Avon Auto Brokers, Inc. 159 Memorial Drive Class IT License Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the livery license renewals for 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following livery license renewals for 2024.
The minutes record this motion with no result or seconder; the Select Board office told MassVoter.com by email (October 8, 2026) that Shannon Coffey seconded it and it passed. Only the result is shown. The minutes follow the motion with a table of livery licenses for Charles P. Marinelli, 340 East Spring Street.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following livery license renewals for 2024..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Common Victualler's Licenses
Approve the following Common Victualler's license renewals for 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Common Victualler's license renewals for 2024. Costco Wholesale Corp. d/b/a Costco Wholesale 120 Stockwell Drive | Common Victualler's License Avon House of Pizza 163 Main Street Common Victualler's License New England Authentic Eats LLC 600 Page Street Common Victualler's License Café Management Associates, LLC d/b/a Dunkin 600 Page Street Common Victualler's License Donuts WB Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts 20 Memorial Drive Common Victualler's License Linda D. Lewis Martin d/b/a Shooters, Inc. 36 East Main Street | Common Victualler's License JLW Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts 5 Stockwell Drive Common Victualler's License WB Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts 30 Memorial Drive Common Victualler's License Sulamita Figueiredo d/b/a Mainha Restaurant 160 Memorial Drive | Common Victualler's License NN Business Development, LLC 5 Stockwell Drive Common Victualler's License Geri's Pizza, LLC 147 Main Street Common Victualler's License Avon's Generations, Inc. d/b/a Generations 81 Memorial Drive Common Victualler's License TamBo's Kitchen 490 West Main St. Common Victualler's License | Ava Kirolos Inc. d/b/a Avon's Best Pizza & Grill 17B North Main St. Common Victualler's License Avon V.F.W. Inc., Post #8892 263 East Main St. Common Victualler's License Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Common Victualler's license renewals for 2024. Costco Wholesale Corp. d/b/a Costco Wholesale 120 Stockwell Drive | Common Victualler's License Avon House of Pizza 163 Main Street Common Victualler's License New England Authentic Eats LLC 600 Page Street Common Victualler's License Café Management Associates, LLC d/b/a Dunkin 600 Page Street Common Victualler's License Donuts WB Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts 20 Memorial Drive Common Victualler's License Linda D. Lewis Martin d/b/a Shooters, Inc. 36 East Main Street | Common Victualler's License JLW Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts 5 Stockwell Drive Common Victualler's License WB Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts 30 Memorial Drive Common Victualler's License Sulamita Figueiredo d/b/a Mainha Restaurant 160 Memorial Drive | Common Victualler's License NN Business Development, LLC 5 Stockwell Drive Common Victualler's License Geri's Pizza, LLC 147 Main Street Common Victualler's License Avon's Generations, Inc. d/b/a Generations 81 Memorial Drive Common Victualler's License TamBo's Kitchen 490 West Main St. Common Victualler's License | Ava Kirolos Inc. d/b/a Avon's Best Pizza & Grill 17B North Main St. Common Victualler's License Avon V.F.W. Inc., Post #8892 263 East Main St. Common Victualler's License Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
TamBo's Kitchen 490 West Main St. Common Victualler's License
Approve the following Common Victualler license renewals for 2024 with the stipulation that all outstanding bills owed to the town are paid by December 31, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Common Victualler license renewals for 2024 with the stipulation that all outstanding bills owed to the town are paid by December 31, 2023. 30 Memorial Drive Common Victualler's License Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Common Victualler license renewals for 2024 with the stipulation that all outstanding bills owed to the town are paid by December 31, 2023. 30 Memorial Drive Common Victualler's License Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Entertainment License Renewals
Approve the following entertainment license renewals for 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following entertainment license renewals for 2024. (BusinessName ----s| Address ---s-=d| Manager =| Type of License Avon VFW Post #8892 263 East Main Street Joseph Bernardo One (1) video entertainment license for a juke box, one (1) pool table license, and one (1) | public entertainment license Shooters, Inc. 36 East Main Street Linda D. Lewis Martin | Three (3) pool table licenses; two (2) automatic amusement devises including a juke box; and one (1) public entertainment license 'David Benvissuto d/b/a 39-43 East Main Street | David Benvissuto One (1) amusement licenses Ben's Pour House for a juke box, one (1) public entertainment license, and two (2) pool table licenses Avon's Generations, Inc. | 81 Memorial Drive | John Kalinowski, Jr. One (1) public entertainment d/b/a Generations - | | license Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following entertainment license renewals for 2024. (BusinessName ----s| Address ---s-=d| Manager =| Type of License Avon VFW Post #8892 263 East Main Street Joseph Bernardo One (1) video entertainment license for a juke box, one (1) pool table license, and one (1) | public entertainment license Shooters, Inc. 36 East Main Street Linda D. Lewis Martin | Three (3) pool table licenses; two (2) automatic amusement devises including a juke box; and one (1) public entertainment license 'David Benvissuto d/b/a 39-43 East Main Street | David Benvissuto One (1) amusement licenses Ben's Pour House for a juke box, one (1) public entertainment license, and two (2) pool table licenses Avon's Generations, Inc. | 81 Memorial Drive | John Kalinowski, Jr. One (1) public entertainment d/b/a Generations - | | license Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
One Day Special Permit
Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for an outdoor club event on December 16, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for an outdoor club event on December 16, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for an outdoor club event on December 16, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appointment of Constables
Reappoint the following constables for the term beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024: 1
Mr. Suzor made a motion to reappoint the following constables for the term beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024: 1. David Asiaf of Asiaf and Associates Constables, Inc. 2. David A. DiCenso 3. Adam P. Loomis of All State Constables, Inc. 4, Harold March of March, Whitcomb & Associates Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to reappoint the following constables for the term beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024: 1. David Asiaf of Asiaf and Associates Constables, Inc. 2. David A. DiCenso 3. Adam P. Loomis of All State Constables, Inc. 4, Harold March of March, Whitcomb & Associates Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Personnel Action Forms
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Recording Secretary Lynne McKenney for a step increase effective December 12, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Recording Secretary Lynne McKenney for a step increase effective December 12, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Recording Secretary Lynne McKenney for a step increase effective December 12, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Head Cook Kellyann Cole for a step increase effective December 20, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Head Cook Kellyann Cole for a step increase effective December 20, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Head Cook Kellyann Cole for a step increase effective December 20, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Assistant Cook Kevin Flynn for a step increase effective December 20, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Assistant Cook Kevin Flynn for a step increase effective December 20, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Assistant Cook Kevin Flynn for a step increase effective December 20, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Gift Acceptance Form
Accept the gift donation from the Trustees of the Home for Aged Men in the City of Brockton in the amount of $10,000 to the Council on Aging for any program or event that benefits the seniors
Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the gift donation from the Trustees of the Home for Aged Men in the City of Brockton in the amount of $10,000 to the Council on Aging for any program or event that benefits the seniors. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the gift donation from the Trustees of the Home for Aged Men in the City of Brockton in the amount of $10,000 to the Council on Aging for any program or event that benefits the seniors. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Town of Avon Flag Policy
Approve and adopt the revised Town of Avon Flag Policy
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and adopt the revised Town of Avon Flag Policy. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and adopt the revised Town of Avon Flag Policy. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Request from Girl Scouts to Sell Cookies on Town Property
Approve the request of the Girls Scouts to sell cookies on town property
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request of the Girls Scouts to sell cookies on town property. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request of the Girls Scouts to sell cookies on town property. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Easton and Avon
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Emergency Motor Vehicle Technical Services between the Towns of Easton and Avon and authorize the Chair to sign the contract
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Emergency Motor Vehicle Technical Services between the Towns of Easton and Avon and authorize the Chair to sign the contract. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Emergency Motor Vehicle Technical Services between the Towns of Easton and Avon and authorize the Chair to sign the contract. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (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 as an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining or litigating position. (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters); and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (DPW Director). 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 as an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining or litigating position. (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters); and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (DPW Director). 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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