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Avon Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

September 19, 2024

8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was held jointly with the Sewer Commission; only the Select Board’s own votes are shown.

Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor, Shannon Coffey

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Public Participation

Approve the September 5, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the September 5, 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 September 5, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Special Town Meeting - Voting of Articles/Signing of the Warrant

Approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant and for the Board to sign and execute the Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant and for the Board to sign and execute the Warrant. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

From the minutes

“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant and for the Board to sign and execute the Warrant. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

INSA Amended Agreement

Approve and sign the Second Amendment to the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Avon and I.N.S.A., Inc

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and sign the Second Amendment to the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Avon and I.N.S.A., Inc. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.

From the minutes

“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and sign the Second Amendment to the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Avon and I.N.S.A., Inc. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ARPA Requests - Police & Fire Departments

Approve the federal ARPA requests of the Police and Fire Departments in the amount of $105,600

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the federal ARPA requests of the Police and Fire Departments in the amount of $105,600. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the federal ARPA requests of the Police and Fire Departments in the amount of $105,600. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

One Day Special Alcohol Permits

Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event to be held outdoors on September 29, 2024

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in 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 to be held outdoors on September 29, 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 to be held outdoors on September 29, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association for a club event to be held outdoors on October 7, 2024

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in 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 to be held outdoors on October 7, 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 to be held outdoors on October 7, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for Black Hat Brew Works for Oktoberfest to be held at Blanchard's Tavern on October 5, 2024 and to waive the permit fee

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for Black Hat Brew Works for Oktoberfest to be held at Blanchard's Tavern on October 5, 2024 and to waive the permit fee. 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 Black Hat Brew Works for Oktoberfest to be held at Blanchard's Tavern on October 5, 2024 and to waive the permit fee. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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; and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. (Assistant Fire Chief, Executive Assistant/Special Projects Manager, Assistant Finance Director). 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; and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. (Assistant Fire Chief, Executive Assistant/Special Projects Manager, Assistant Finance Director). 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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