MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
November 21, 2024
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor
Absent: Shannon Coffey
Every vote, in order
Public Participation
Approve the November 7, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the November 7, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the November 7, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Grant a Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025
Mr. Suzor made a motion to grant a Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to grant a Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2025. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025 at a factor of 1.45%
Mr. Suzor made a motion to set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025 at a factor of 1.45%. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025 at a factor of 1.45%. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Approve and execute the contract for the Vertex Companies, LLC, pending the authorized signature from the company prior to the Board's signature
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the contract for the Vertex Companies, LLC, pending the authorized signature from the company prior to the Board's signature. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the contract for the Vertex Companies, LLC, pending the authorized signature from the company prior to the Board's signature. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Council on Aging Request for Surplus Disposition
Approve the surplus disposition form for the Council on Aging for a red leather couch in fair condition that is seated too low for the senior to sit in comfortably and with ease
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the surplus disposition form for the Council on Aging for a red leather couch in fair condition that is seated too low for the senior to sit in comfortably and with ease. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the surplus disposition form for the Council on Aging for a red leather couch in fair condition that is seated too low for the senior to sit in comfortably and with ease. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Appointment of Park & Recreation Director Melissa Fernald
Appoint and approve the Personnel Action Form for Melissa Fernald as the part-time Park & Recreation Director effective December 2, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint and approve the Personnel Action Form for Melissa Fernald as the part-time Park & Recreation Director effective December 2, 2024. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint and approve the Personnel Action Form for Melissa Fernald as the part-time Park & Recreation Director effective December 2, 2024. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Appoint and approve the Personnel Action Form for Robert Borden as part- time Alternate Building Inspector
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint and approve the Personnel Action Form for Robert Borden as part- time Alternate Building Inspector. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint and approve the Personnel Action Form for Robert Borden as part- time Alternate Building Inspector. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Appointment of Alternate Building Inspector
Declare a winter parking ban from November 15, 2024 to April 15, 2025 pursuant to the Town of Avon's Bylaws Chapter 226, Section 1
Mr. Suzor made a motion to declare a winter parking ban from November 15, 2024 to April 15, 2025 pursuant to the Town of Avon's Bylaws Chapter 226, Section 1. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The minutes name Shannon Coffey, who was absent, as the seconder; the Select Board office told MassVoter.com by email (October 8, 2026) that Eric Beckerman seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to declare a winter parking ban from November 15, 2024 to April 15, 2025 pursuant to the Town of Avon's Bylaws Chapter 226, Section 1. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Town Administrator's Report
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 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. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. 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). Also, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chair Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
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