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February 15, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was held jointly with the Finance Committee; only the Select Board’s own votes are shown.
Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor, Shannon Coffey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Participation
Approve the February 1, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the February 1, 2024 (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. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the February 1, 2024 (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. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Execute Purchase & Sale Agreement for T.L. Edwards Property
Approve and execute the Purchase & Sale Agreement for the properties listed below
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Purchase & Sale Agreement for the properties listed below. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Purchase & Sale Agreement for the properties listed below. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Memorandum of Understanding
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appoint David Charest as Fire Chief and instructed the Town Administrator and Human Resources Coordinator to draft a proposed Employment Agreement for the Board to execute at a later date
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint David Charest as Fire Chief and instructed the Town Administrator and Human Resources Coordinator to draft a proposed Employment Agreement for the Board to execute at a later date. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chair Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint David Charest as Fire Chief and instructed the Town Administrator and Human Resources Coordinator to draft a proposed Employment Agreement for the Board to execute at a later date. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chair Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Remove this article from the draft warrant
Mr. Suzor made a motion to remove this article from the draft warrant. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to remove this article from the draft warrant. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Request to use Capital Reserve to Purchase Woodchipper
Approve the request from Interim DPW Director Brian Martin to purchase a woodchipper from the Capital Reserve
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request from Interim DPW Director Brian Martin to purchase a woodchipper from the Capital Reserve. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chair Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request from Interim DPW Director Brian Martin to purchase a woodchipper from the Capital Reserve. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chair Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Assessors Overlay Reserve
Request the release of $212,000 from the Assessors Overlay Reserve
Mr. Suzor made a motion to request the release of $212,000 from the Assessors Overlay Reserve. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chair Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to request the release of $212,000 from the Assessors Overlay Reserve. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chair Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the use of ARPA funds for the Police Department to purchase new laptops and camera storage
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the use of ARPA funds for the Police Department to purchase new ; laptops and camera storage. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chair Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the use of ARPA funds for the Police Department to purchase new ; laptops and camera storage. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chair Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Civic Association Events at DeMarco Park for 2024
Approve the request of the Avon Civic Association to use DeMarco Park for its 2024 dates as listed above
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request of the Avon Civic Association to use DeMarco Park for its 2024 dates as listed above. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request of the Avon Civic Association to use DeMarco Park for its 2024 dates as listed above. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Town Administrator's Report
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. Chair 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. Chair Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
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