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April 4, 2024
19 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 March 21, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the March 21, 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 21, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Statement of Interest - Butler Elementary School MSBA
Vote to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 2024 for the Ralph D. Butler Elementary School located at...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to vote to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 2024 for the Ralph D. Butler Elementary School located at One Patrick Clark Drive, Avon, MA which describes and explains the deficiencies and the priority categories for which an application may be submitted. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to vote to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 2024 for the Ralph D. Butler Elementary School located at One Patrick Clark Drive, Avon, MA which describes and explains the deficiencies and the priority categories for which an application may be submitted. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Employment Agreements
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Police Chief Jeffrey Bukunt for a tate change effective May 1, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Police Chief Jeffrey Bukunt for a tate change effective May 1, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Police Chief Jeffrey Bukunt for a tate change effective May 1, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Police Chief Jeffrey Bukunt effective May 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Police Chief Jeffrey Bukunt effective May 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Police Chief Jeffrey Bukunt effective May 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Council on Aging Director Jane Carthas for a rate change effective May 1, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Council on Aging Director Jane Carthas for a rate change effective May 1, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Council on Aging Director Jane Carthas for a rate change effective May 1, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Council on Aging Director Jane Carthas effective May 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Council on Aging Director Jane Carthas effective May 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Council on Aging Director Jane Carthas effective May 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Library Director Elise LaForge for a rate change effective May 1, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Library Director Elise LaForge for a rate change effective May 1, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Library Director Elise LaForge for a rate change effective May 1, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Library Director Elise LaForge effective May 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Library Director Elise LaForge effective May 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. It was noted that the Employment Agreement has been reviewed and signed by the Library Trustees prior to the Board's approval. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Library Director Elise LaForge effective May 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. It was noted that the Employment Agreement has been reviewed and signed by the Library Trustees prior to the Board's approval. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appointment of Human Resources Director
Approve the Personnel Action Form for a rate change and promotion of Shanna Faro to Executive Assistant/Human Resources Director effective May 1, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a rate change and promotion of Shanna Faro to Executive Assistant/Human Resources Director effective May 1, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a rate change and promotion of Shanna Faro to Executive Assistant/Human Resources Director effective May 1, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Executive Assistant/Human Resources Director Shanna Faro effective April 4, 2024 through June 30, 2027
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Executive Assistant/Human Resources Director Shanna Faro effective April 4, 2024 through June 30, 2027. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Employment Agreement for Executive Assistant/Human Resources Director Shanna Faro effective April 4, 2024 through June 30, 2027. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Solutions
Approve the Community Development Block Grant budget request from Capital Strategic Solutions and authorized the Chair to sign the amendment form and letter to the state regarding the same
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Community Development Block Grant budget request from Capital Strategic Solutions and authorized the Chair to sign the amendment form and letter to the state regarding the same. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Community Development Block Grant budget request from Capital Strategic Solutions and authorized the Chair to sign the amendment form and letter to the state regarding the same. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Clean Water SRS7221 Asset Management Grant - Change in Authorization
Approve the Authority to File form with Brian Martin as the signatory
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Authority to File form with Brian Martin as the signatory. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Authority to File form with Brian Martin as the signatory. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Authority to File form with Brian Martin as the signatory. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Authority to File form with Brian Martin as the signatory. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
New Appointments
Approve the Personnel Action Form and appointment of Khalid Ford to the position of Youth Prevention Leader at the rate of $15.00 per hour effective April 8, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form and appointment of Khalid Ford to the position of Youth Prevention Leader at the rate of $15.00 per hour effective April 8, 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 Khalid Ford to the position of Youth Prevention Leader at the rate of $15.00 per hour effective April 8, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form and appointment of Aylah Nogales as AFSCME Public Safety Dispatcher for a Grade D-1, Step 3 at the rate of $25.75 per hour effective April 22, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form and appointment of Aylah Nogales as AFSCME Public Safety Dispatcher for a Grade D-1, Step 3 at the rate of $25.75 per hour effective April 22, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form and appointment of Aylah Nogales as AFSCME Public Safety Dispatcher for a Grade D-1, Step 3 at the rate of $25.75 per hour effective April 22, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Flea Market Permit for Avon Baptist Church Men's Fellowship for 2024
Approve the Flea Market Permit for the Avon Baptist Church Men's Fellowship for 2024 to take place on Saturdays beginning May 11, 2024 through October 26, 2024 from 7:00 a.m
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Flea Market Permit for the Avon Baptist Church Men's Fellowship for 2024 to take place on Saturdays beginning May 11, 2024 through October 26, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and approve the request to waive the permit fee. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Flea Market Permit for the Avon Baptist Church Men's Fellowship for 2024 to take place on Saturdays beginning May 11, 2024 through October 26, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and approve the request to waive the permit fee. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Disposition of Surplus Equipment
Approve the disposition of two ripped office chairs in the Board of Health's office
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the disposition of two ripped office chairs in the Board of Health's office. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the disposition of two ripped office chairs in the Board of Health's office. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Gift Acceptance Form
Approve the gift donation from Republic Services for four (4) Red Sox tickets to a game in May to be used as an incentive for residents to participate in the community clean up day
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the gift donation from Republic Services for four (4) Red Sox tickets to a game in May to be used as an incentive for residents to participate in the community clean up day. The donation will be raffled off to participants in that event. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the gift donation from Republic Services for four (4) Red Sox tickets to a game in May to be used as an incentive for residents to participate in the community clean up day. The donation will be raffled off to participants in that event. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Town Administrator's Report
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). Also, to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. (East Main Street appraisal). 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). Also, to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. (East Main Street appraisal). 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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