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May 2, 2024
27 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
Richard Jordan, Town Planner
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...
Mr. Suzor made a motion 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). 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. 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 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. 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)
Mr. Suzor made to adjourn the Executive Session and to reconvene in an Open Session
Mr. Suzor made to adjourn the Executive Session and to reconvene in an Open 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 to adjourn the Executive Session and to reconvene in an Open 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)
Public Participation
Approve the April 18, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the April 18, 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 18, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Collection Development Policy
Approve the Collection Development Policy
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Collection Development Policy. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Collection Development Policy. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Freedom to Read Statement
Approve the Freed to Read Statement
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Freed to Read Statement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Freed to Read Statement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Reconsideration of Material Policy
Approve the Reconsideration of Material Policy
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Reconsideration of Material Policy. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Reconsideration of Material Policy. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Street Opening Permits
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 4 Clover Avenue for a4' x 6' road cut to repair a leak to the gas main
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 4 Clover Avenue for a4' x 6' road cut to repair a leak to the gas main. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 4 Clover Avenue for a4' x 6' road cut to repair a leak to the gas main. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 255 West Main Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to repair a leak to the gas main
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 255 West Main Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to repair a leak to the gas main. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 255 West Main Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to repair a leak to the gas main. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 102 West High Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 102 West High Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 102 West High Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 96 Pratt Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 96 Pratt Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 96 Pratt Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 259 East High Street for a4' x 6' road cut to replace the inside gas regulator
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 259 East High Street for a4' x 6' road cut to replace the inside gas regulator. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 259 East High Street for a4' x 6' road cut to replace the inside gas regulator. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 509 Page Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to replace the inside gas regulator
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 509 Page Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to replace the inside gas regulator. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 509 Page Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to replace the inside gas regulator. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 188 Page Street for a4' x 6" road cut to abandon the stub
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 188 Page Street for a4' x 6" road cut to abandon the stub. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 188 Page Street for a4' x 6" road cut to abandon the stub. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 186 East Spring Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 186 East Spring Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 186 East Spring Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 252 East Spring Street for a 4' x 6" road cut to abandon the stub
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 252 East Spring Street for a 4' x 6" road cut to abandon the stub. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 252 East Spring Street for a 4' x 6" road cut to abandon the stub. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 161 West High Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 161 West High Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 161 West High Street for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon the stub. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from JFD Corporation for 4 Crescent Ridge Lane to connect new water service from the curb stop to the house with the stipulation that the DPW Director obtain the...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from JFD Corporation for 4 Crescent Ridge Lane to connect new water service from the curb stop to the house with the stipulation that the DPW Director obtain the required signatures on the application. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from JFD Corporation for 4 Crescent Ridge Lane to connect new water service from the curb stop to the house with the stipulation that the DPW Director obtain the required signatures on the application. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
New Appointments
Approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Mathew Palin as a Police Officer pursuant to the IBPO contract Step 1 for the Police Academy entrance date of June 10, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Mathew Palin as a Police Officer pursuant to the IBPO contract Step 1 for the Police Academy entrance date of June 10, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Mathew Palin as a Police Officer pursuant to the IBPO contract Step 1 for the Police Academy entrance date of June 10, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of John T. Galvin, Jr. as a Police Officer pursuant to the IBPO contract Step 1 for the Police Academy entrance date of June 10, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of John T. Galvin, Jr. as a Police Officer pursuant to the IBPO contract Step 1 for the Police Academy entrance date of June 10, 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 John T. Galvin, Jr. as a Police Officer pursuant to the IBPO contract Step 1 for the Police Academy entrance date of June 10, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Crisolita Montrond as a Police Officer pursuant to the IBPO contract Step for the Police Academy entrance date of June 10, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Crisolita Montrond as a Police Officer pursuant to the IBPO contract Step | for the Police Academy entrance date of June 10, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Crisolita Montrond as a Police Officer pursuant to the IBPO contract Step | for the Police Academy entrance date of June 10, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
One Dav Special Alcohol Permits
Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event on May 25, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event on May 25, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event on May 25, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event on June 1, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event on June 1, 2024. 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 a club event on June 1, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event on June 8, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event on June 8, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event on June 8, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Memorial Day Parade Permit
Approve the Memorial Day Parade Permit for the Avon V.F.W., Inc. Post #8892 for Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 12:00 p.m
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Memorial Day Parade Permit for the Avon V.F.W., Inc. Post #8892 for Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. starting at St. Michael's Church. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Memorial Day Parade Permit for the Avon V.F.W., Inc. Post #8892 for Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. starting at St. Michael's Church. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Surplus Equipment
Approve the surplus equipment form and declare surplus one roll top desk that is scratched, worn, and has broken drawers
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the surplus equipment form and declare surplus one roll top desk that is scratched, worn, and has broken drawers. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the surplus equipment form and declare surplus one roll top desk that is scratched, worn, and has broken drawers. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the surplus equipment form and declare surplus two wooden benches that are broken and scratched
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the surplus equipment form and declare surplus two wooden benches that are broken and scratched. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the surplus equipment form and declare surplus two wooden benches that are broken and scratched. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Adjournment
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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