MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
April 18, 2024
13 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
Reorganization of the Board
Nominate Eric Beckerman as Chair
Mr. Suzor made a motion to nominate Eric Beckerman as Chair. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to nominate Eric Beckerman as Chair. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Nominate Jason L. Suzor, Sr. as Clerk
Ms. Coffey made a motion to nominate Jason L. Suzor, Sr. as Clerk. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to nominate Jason L. Suzor, Sr. as Clerk. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Nominate Shannon Coffey as Associate
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to nominate Shannon Coffey as Associate. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to nominate Shannon Coffey as Associate. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Meeting Minutes
Approve the April 4, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the April 4, 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 April 4, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Intermunicipal Public Health Nurse Service Agreement
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Intermunicipal Public Health Nurse Joint Service Agreement between Avon and Randolph
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Intermunicipal Public Health Nurse Joint Service Agreement between Avon and Randolph. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Intermunicipal Public Health Nurse Joint Service Agreement between Avon and Randolph. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
2024 ROTH 457
Authorize the Finance Director to set up a ROTH 457 plan for employees
Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Finance Director to set up a ROTH 457 plan for employees. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Finance Director to set up a ROTH 457 plan for employees. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Avon Call Fire Department Landscape Donation
Approve the gift donation by the Avon Firefighter's Relief Association in the amount of $1,800
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the gift donation by the Avon Firefighter's Relief Association in the amount of $1,800. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the gift donation by the Avon Firefighter's Relief Association in the amount of $1,800. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Resignation of Building Commissioner
Accept the intention of Building Commissioner Robert Borden to retire effective June 30, 2024 after 19 years of service to the town
Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the intention of Building Commissioner Robert Borden to retire effective June 30, 2024 after 19 years of service to the town. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the intention of Building Commissioner Robert Borden to retire effective June 30, 2024 after 19 years of service to the town. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appointment of Youth Prevention Leader Kavon Williams
Approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Kavon Williams to the Youth Prevention Leader position at the rate of $15.00 per hour effective April 22, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Kavon Williams to the Youth Prevention Leader position at the rate of $15.00 per hour effective April 22, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Kavon Williams to the Youth Prevention Leader position at the rate of $15.00 per hour effective April 22, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appointment of Water Systems Technician Corron Wilson
Mr. Suzor made a
Mr. Suzor made a. motion to approve the appointment of Water Systems Technician Corron Wilson with the stipulation that all pre-employment requirements are satisfactorily completed for a Grade PW-2, Step 1 at the rate of $26.03 per hour effective May 6, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a. motion to approve the appointment of Water Systems Technician Corron Wilson with the stipulation that all pre-employment requirements are satisfactorily completed for a Grade PW-2, Step 1 at the rate of $26.03 per hour effective May 6, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appointment of Tree Warden
Appoint Charlie Guilbault as Tree Warden for the term to expire June 30, 2027
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Charlie Guilbault as Tree Warden for the term to expire June 30, 2027. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Charlie Guilbault as Tree Warden for the term to expire June 30, 2027. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Old Colony Elder Services Nomination
Nominate Council on Aging Director Jane Carthas to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors for the term beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
Mr. Suzor made a motion to nominate Council on Aging Director Jane Carthas to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors for the term beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to nominate Council on Aging Director Jane Carthas to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors for the term beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. 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). Also, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. (Building Commissioner retirement and recruit for replacement). 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 conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. (Building Commissioner retirement and recruit for replacement). 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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