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November 7, 2024
10 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
Warren Bruce Lane, Avon Civic Association
Approve the October 17, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the October 17, 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 October 17, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Health Insurance Discussion on MGL Chapter 32B, Sections 21-23
Retain the services of Cook & Company and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract
Mr. Suzor made a motion to retain the services of Cook & Company and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to retain the services of Cook & Company and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Mutual Aid Agreement
Sign and execute the Mutual Aid Agreement pursuant to MGL Chapter 40, Section 4J
Mr. Suzor made a motion for the Chair to sign and execute the Mutual Aid Agreement pursuant to MGL Chapter 40, Section 4J. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion for the Chair to sign and execute the Mutual Aid Agreement pursuant to MGL Chapter 40, Section 4J. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Request for Hours of Operation for DeMarco Park
Set the hours of DeMarco Park from 6:00 a.m
Mr. Suzor made a motion to set the hours of DeMarco Park from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to set the hours of DeMarco Park from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Request for Fee Waiver for Holiday Festival
Approve the waiver of permit fees for the Holiday Festival on December 7, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the waiver of permit fees for the Holiday Festival on December 7, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the waiver of permit fees for the Holiday Festival on December 7, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Retirement Letter
Accept the retirement letter of Public Safety Dispatcher Linda Farley effective November 21, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the retirement letter of Public Safety Dispatcher Linda Farley effective November 21, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the retirement letter of Public Safety Dispatcher Linda Farley effective November 21, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Resignation Letter
Accept the resignation letter of Gerald Picardi from the Zoning Board of Appeals effective immediately
Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the resignation letter of Gerald Picardi from the Zoning Board of Appeals effective immediately. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the resignation letter of Gerald Picardi from the Zoning Board of Appeals effective immediately. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Town Office Hours on November 29, 2024
Close Town Hall, the Council on Aging, and the Avon Public Library to the public on November 29, 2024, the day after Thanksgiving
Mr. Suzor made a motion to close Town Hall, the Council on Aging, and the Avon Public Library to the public on November 29, 2024, the day after Thanksgiving. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to close Town Hall, the Council on Aging, and the Avon Public Library to the public on November 29, 2024, the day after Thanksgiving. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the following items: 1
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following items: 1. Personnel Action Form for a step increase for Per Diem Dispatcher Peggy Geyer effective November 6, 2024 for a Grade 7, Step 11. 2. Personnel Action Form for a step increase for Per Diem Dispatcher Alison Ning effective November 6, 2024 for a Grade 7, Step 7. 3. Personnel Action Form for a step increase for Administrative Assistant Lynne McKenney effective December 6, 2024 for a Grade 5, Step 4. 4. Personnel Action Form for a step increase for Assistant Cook Kevin Flynn effective December 20, 2024 for a Grade 1, Step 4. 5. License for Access to Real Property between T.L. Edwards, Inc. and the Town of Avon. 6. Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company to renew the gas service line at 505 Page Street. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following items: 1. Personnel Action Form for a step increase for Per Diem Dispatcher Peggy Geyer effective November 6, 2024 for a Grade 7, Step 11. 2. Personnel Action Form for a step increase for Per Diem Dispatcher Alison Ning effective November 6, 2024 for a Grade 7, Step 7. 3. Personnel Action Form for a step increase for Administrative Assistant Lynne McKenney effective December 6, 2024 for a Grade 5, Step 4. 4. Personnel Action Form for a step increase for Assistant Cook Kevin Flynn effective December 20, 2024 for a Grade 1, Step 4. 5. License for Access to Real Property between T.L. Edwards, Inc. and the Town of Avon. 6. Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company to renew the gas service line at 505 Page Street. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Town Administrator's Report
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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