August 15, 2024

“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit application of Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 2' x 2' road cut for a test station and anode installation at 108 Bodwell Street. 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)

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“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit application of Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut tie in and a 4' x 15' road cut trench to install a new gas service at 13 Foster Street. 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)

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“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit application of Danella Line Services, a subcontractor of Verizon, for a spot dig at Poles #52 and #56 near 510 Old South Street to clear a blocked conduit. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)

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“Mr. Suzor made a motion to amend the approval of the Street Opening Permit for Danella Line Services at Poles #52 and #56 near 510 Old South Street with the stipulation that the principal signature and seal be obtained prior to release of the approved permit. 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)

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“Mr. Suzor made the following motion. Motion: I hereby move that the Select Board amend the June 13, 2024 vote creating the Avon Municipal Complex Building Committee as set forth below as indicated in bold and underline: Purpose and Powers: The Committee shall have general supervision over the design and construction of the Municipal Complex (the "Project" , including the authority to employ professional assistants, to obtain bids, and to approve contracts on behalf of the Town for preparation of plans and specifications, and for all aspects of construction, including whatever is necessary to implement or complete the project, remodeling, alteration or renovation, including equipping and furnishing, of buildings and other structures and recreational facilities. The Committee may make recommendations and reports to the Town from time to time and shall make an annual report of its activities and recommendations to be published in the Annual Town Report. The Committee shall provide a report to the Select Board quarterly or more frequently if requested to do so by the Select Board. Any contracts, change orders and/or expenditures which exceed $50,000.00 must be submitted to and approved by the Select Board. Notwithstanding the forgoing, nothing herein shall alter or amend the Town's procurement policies and/or requirements and the Town shall continue to adhere to all procurement laws. The Committee shall be responsible for: (a) financial estimates, (b) design, including schematic design, design development, and construction documents (or equivalent documents) developed from the Project goals established by the proposing board or committee, and (c) all aspects of construction, including whatever is necessary to implement or complete the Project. The Committee shall retain all related records in accordance with State law. These copies shall be kept on file in the Building Department's office. The Commission shall adhere to any and all requirements of the Open Meeting Law and Public Records Law. Organization: The Committee shall consist of five regular voting members who shall be appointed by the Select Board. Subject to the provisions below, the members, once appointed, shall continue as members until the conclusion of the project. The Select Board may also appoint two alternate members who shall attend all meetings. Alternate members may vote on matters when necessary for a quorum, in the case of an absence of a regular voting member, or if a regular voting members recuses him or herself from voting on a particular matter. At meetings where both alternate members are present and there is only need for one alternate member to vote, the Chair shall determine which alternate member will vote at the meeting. Notwithstanding the forgoing, alternative members shall have the same right to participate in all matters before the Committee even if said alternative member is not eligible or entitled to vote on the same. Any member with four (4) consecutive unexcused meeting absences during any fiscal year shall be deemed to have resigned. Written notice will be given by the Committee Chairperson to the former member with copies to the Town Clerk, Select Board. An "excused absence" is defined as one where the absent board member gives the Chairperson notice prior to the meeting that he or she will be absent from that meeting. An "unexcused absence" is defined as one where the absent member fails to notify the Chairperson prior to the meeting from which the member will be absent. The Chairperson is not required to do anything other than to report to the Committee at its meeting whether prior notice of absence was or was not given by the absent member. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Committee members serve at the will and pleasure of the Select Board and may be removed with or without cause, including, but not limited to, if the member shall have become incapable or ineligible or otherwise has failed to discharge the duties of his or her office, or shall have neglected or refused to perform the same. The Committee shall dissolve at the conclusion of the Project which shall be defined as the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and the close out of all outstanding contracts related to the construction. The Commission may be dissolved sooner by vote of the Select Board. 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)

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“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint and approve the Personnel Action Form of Bridge Daugherty-Costa as Programs Assistant for a Grade OAL 2, Step 1 effective September 9, 2024. 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)

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“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Jonathan Beder as the Municipal Hearings Officer for the Town of Avon. 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)

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“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Agreement for Professional Services between the Town of Avon and the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management for the FY2025 Annual Town Report and Budget Document in the amount of $12,200. 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)

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“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the gift donation of Cindy Billings to the Council on Aging in the amount of $100 to be used towards buying greeting cards and birthday cards for the seniors. 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)

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“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the disposition of surplus equipment at the Council on Aging for one Electrolux Professional/Kelvinator Freezer from 2019 as a new freezer was purchased from a state grant. 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)

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“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the disposition of surplus equipment at the Fire Station for 9 fire coats, 11 fire pants, and 6 fire helmets that are out of date and unserviceable. All gear is from 2014 or earlier, therefore it has passed its service life. 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)

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