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October 3, 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
Public Participation
Approve the September 19, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the September 19, 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 19, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the September 24, 2024 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the September 24, 2024 (Workshop 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 24, 2024 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
DBVW Architects Design Contract
Approve the recommendation of the Building Committee and approve DBVW Architects and authorized the Board to sign the contract once approved by legal counsel
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Building Committee and approve DBVW Architects and authorized the Board to sign the contract once approved by legal counsel. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Building Committee and approve DBVW Architects and authorized the Board to sign the contract once approved by legal counsel. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Equipment Description and Rates
Approve the one-year extension of T.L. Edwards for snowplowing services
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the one-year extension of T.L. Edwards for snowplowing services. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the one-year extension of T.L. Edwards for snowplowing services. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Street Opening Permit
Approve the Street Opening Permit application of MSR Utility Maintenance Corporation for a digging test to inspect a recently installed gas service by Eversource Gas Company at 655 West Main Street
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit application of MSR Utility Maintenance Corporation for a digging test to inspect a recently installed gas service by Eversource Gas Company at 655 West Main Street. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit application of MSR Utility Maintenance Corporation for a digging test to inspect a recently installed gas service by Eversource Gas Company at 655 West Main Street. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Warrant for 2024 State Election
Approve and authorize the Board to sign the Warrant for the 2024 State Election on November 5, 2024 from 7:00 a.m
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Board to sign the Warrant for the 2024 State Election on November 5, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Mary T. McDermott room of Avon Town Hall. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Board to sign the Warrant for the 2024 State Election on November 5, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Mary T. McDermott room of Avon Town Hall. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve and authorize the Board to sign the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement of Finance Director Debra Morin
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Board to sign the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement of Finance Director Debra Morin. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Board to sign the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement of Finance Director Debra Morin. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Employment Agreement Amendments
Approve and authorize the Board to sign the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement of Town Administrator Jonathan Beder
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Board to sign the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement of Town Administrator Jonathan Beder. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize the Board to sign the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement of Town Administrator Jonathan Beder. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Personnel Action Forms
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Finance Director Debra Morin for a training stipend to be issued prior to June 30, 2025
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Finance Director Debra Morin for a training stipend to be issued prior to June 30, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Finance Director Debra Morin for a training stipend to be issued prior to June 30, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Circulation Assistant Anthony Garcia for a step increase to a Grade 3, Step 2 retroactive to July 11, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Circulation Assistant Anthony Garcia for a step increase to a Grade 3, Step 2 retroactive to July 11, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Circulation Assistant Anthony Garcia for a step increase to a Grade 3, Step 2 retroactive to July 11, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Circulation Assistant Mark Devoll for a step increase to a Grade 3, Step 2 retroactive to September 25, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Circulation Assistant Mark Devoll for a step increase to a Grade 3, Step 2 retroactive to September 25, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Circulation Assistant Mark Devoll for a step increase to a Grade 3, Step 2 retroactive to September 25, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Prevention Coordinator Emmanuela Isidor for a step increase to a Grade 10, Step 12 retroactive to August 2, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Prevention Coordinator Emmanuela Isidor for a step increase to a Grade 10, Step 12 retroactive to August 2, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Prevention Coordinator Emmanuela Isidor for a step increase to a Grade 10, Step 12 retroactive to August 2, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form of School Crossing Guard Frances Cruise for a step increase to a Grade 4, Step 3 effective October 4, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of School Crossing Guard Frances Cruise for a step increase to a Grade 4, Step 3 effective October 4, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of School Crossing Guard Frances Cruise for a step increase to a Grade 4, Step 3 effective October 4, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appoint and approve the Personnel Action Form of Neil Whitley for a Per Diem Dispatcher at a Grade 7, Step 8 effective October 7, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint and approve the Personnel Action Form of Neil Whitley for a Per Diem Dispatcher at a Grade 7, Step 8 effective October 7, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint and approve the Personnel Action Form of Neil Whitley for a Per Diem Dispatcher at a Grade 7, Step 8 effective October 7, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appoint and approve the Personnel Action Form of Denis MacPhee for a Per Diem Van Driver at a Grade 2, Step 1 effective October 7, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint and approve the Personnel Action Form of Denis MacPhee for a Per Diem Van Driver at a Grade 2, Step 1 effective October 7, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint and approve the Personnel Action Form of Denis MacPhee for a Per Diem Van Driver at a Grade 2, Step 1 effective October 7, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Gift Acceptance Forms
Accept the gift donation from Thomas Palumbo who is printing 200 Nintendo switch game holders with a 3-D printer and donating to the library so that borrowed games are less likely to get lost or...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the gift donation from Thomas Palumbo who is printing 200 Nintendo switch game holders with a 3-D printer and donating to the library so that borrowed games are less likely to get lost or damaged for a value of approximately $600. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the gift donation from Thomas Palumbo who is printing 200 Nintendo switch game holders with a 3-D printer and donating to the library so that borrowed games are less likely to get lost or damaged for a value of approximately $600. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Discussion of Select Board Meeting Materials
Authorize the Town Administrator to start placing some meeting materials on town's website
Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to start placing some meeting materials on town's website. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to start placing some meeting materials on town's website. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to add consent agendas to the regular agendas for the next three meetings as a pilot program to be reviewed by the Board after the trial period is over
Ms. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to add consent agendas to the regular agendas for the next three meetings as a pilot program to be reviewed by the Board after the trial period is over. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to add consent agendas to the regular agendas for the next three meetings as a pilot program to be reviewed by the Board after the trial period is over. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (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 consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value or real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. 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 consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value or real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. 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)
From the Avon Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (2025 on) and Document Center (2018–2024). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials.
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