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March 21, 2024
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 March 7, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the March 7, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the March 7, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
New Appointments
Approve the Personnel Action Form and appointment of David Charest as Fire Chief effective March 25, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form and appointment of David Charest as Fire Chief effective March 25, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form and appointment of David Charest as Fire Chief effective March 25, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Execute the Employment Agreement
Mr. Suzor made a motion to execute the Employment Agreement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to execute the Employment Agreement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form and promotion of Brian Martin as DPW Director effective March 22, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form and promotion of Brian Martin as DPW Director effective March 22, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form and promotion of Brian Martin as DPW Director effective March 22, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Execute the Employment Agreement
Mr. Suzor made a motion to execute the Employment Agreement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to execute the Employment Agreement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Reappointment to Board of Registrars
Fo reappoint Mr. Lawler to the Board of Registrars
Mr. Suzor made a motion fo reappoint Mr. Lawler to the Board of Registrars. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion fo reappoint Mr. Lawler to the Board of Registrars. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
DeMarco Park Permits
Approve the DeMarco Park permit application of Sabrina Alleyne for a family photo shoot for approximately 50 people on Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 5:30 p.m
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park permit application of Sabrina Alleyne for a family photo shoot for approximately 50 people on Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park permit application of Sabrina Alleyne for a family photo shoot for approximately 50 people on Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the DeMarco Park permit application of Diane Peterson for the Avon High School's 50" reunion on Sunday, September 22, 2024 for approximately 30 people from 11:00 a.m
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park permit application of Diane Peterson for the Avon High School's 50" reunion on Sunday, September 22, 2024 for approximately 30 people from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mr. Beckerman reminded Ms. Faro that no alcohol is permitted in the park without the proper permit. Ms. Faro will inform the applicant. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park permit application of Diane Peterson for the Avon High School's 50" reunion on Sunday, September 22, 2024 for approximately 30 people from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mr. Beckerman reminded Ms. Faro that no alcohol is permitted in the park without the proper permit. Ms. Faro will inform the applicant. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Adjournment
Adjourn the regular session and 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...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session and 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). Also, 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). Finally, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Library Director Elise LaForge, Council on Aging Director Jane Carthas, Human Resources Coordinator Shanna Faro, Police Chief Jeffrey Bukunt, Park & Recreation Seasonal Positions). 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 and 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). Also, 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). Finally, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Library Director Elise LaForge, Council on Aging Director Jane Carthas, Human Resources Coordinator Shanna Faro, Police Chief Jeffrey Bukunt, Park & Recreation Seasonal Positions). 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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