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Avon Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

February 20, 2025

10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor, Shannon Coffey

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Public Participation

Approve the February 6, 2025 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the February 6, 2025 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. 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.

From the minutes

“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the February 6, 2025 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. 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)

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

Costco - Change of Manager Application for Section 15 - All Alcoholic Beverages License

Approve the Change of Manager Application for the Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages License for Costco

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Change of Manager Application for the Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages License for Costco. 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.

From the minutes

“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Change of Manager Application for the Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages License for Costco. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approval of the Issuance of Notes and Bonds to be Issued to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust

Approve the issuance of notes and bonds to be issued to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust for Loan No. CWT-24-63

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Suzor made the motion to approve the issuance of notes and bonds to be issued to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust for Loan No. CWT-24-63. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The following is the vote in its entirety. VOTED (1) That the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $400,000 (the "Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 111 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town passed November 18, 2023 (Article 4), which authorized a total borrowing of $400,000, for a community septic management loan program (the "Project"); (2) that the terms of the Financing Agreement (or Agreements) between the Town and the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust"), (the "Financing Agreement") and the Project Regulatory Agreement (or Agreements) between the Town and the Department of Environmental Protection of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ("DEP") (the "Project Regulatory Agreement"), each relating to the Notes and the Bonds are hereby approved; (3) That in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes (the "Notes") from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $400,000; (4) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Trust at a price determined pursuant to the Financmg Agreement; (5) that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and

From the minutes

“Mr. Suzor made the motion to approve the issuance of notes and bonds to be issued to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust for Loan No. CWT-24-63. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The following is the vote in its entirety. VOTED (1) That the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $400,000 (the "Bonds") pursuant to Chapters 29C and 111 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town passed November 18, 2023 (Article 4), which authorized a total borrowing of $400,000, for a community septic management loan program (the "Project"); (2) that the terms of the Financing Agreement (or Agreements) between the Town and the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust"), (the "Financing Agreement") and the Project Regulatory Agreement (or Agreements) between the Town and the Department of Environmental Protection of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ("DEP") (the "Project Regulatory Agreement"), each relating to the Notes and the Bonds are hereby approved; (3) That in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes (the "Notes") from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $400,000; (4) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Trust at a price determined pursuant to the Financmg Agreement; (5) that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to execute a Financing Agreement with the Trust with respect to the sale of the Bonds and Notes, such date, form and maturities and the specific interest rate or rates of the Bonds and Notes to be approved by a majority of the Select Board and the Treasurer and evidenced by their execution of the Bonds or Notes; (6) that any certificates or documents relating to each Bond and Note (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a "pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures; (7) that all action taken to date by the Town and its officers and agents to carry out the Project and its financing, including the execution of any loan commitment or agreement by the Treasurer, are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and (8) that the Treasurer and the other appropriate Town officials are each hereby authorized to take any and all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this vote, including execution and delivery of the Financing Agreement and the Project Regulatory Agreement relating to the Project. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

2025 Warrant Discussion

Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Suzor made a motion to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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.

From the minutes

“Mr. Suzor made a motion to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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)

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

Snow & Ice Deficit

Authorize the deficit spending of the Snow & Ice Account up to $67,000

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the deficit spending of the Snow & Ice Account up to $67,000. 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.

From the minutes

“Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the deficit spending of the Snow & Ice Account up to $67,000. 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)

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

Scope of Work for Trout Brook Well Field

Approve the scope of work by Apex for Trout Brok Well Field

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the scope of work by Apex for Trout Brok Well Field. 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.

From the minutes

“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the scope of work by Apex for Trout Brok Well Field. 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)

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

Trail Donation - D.W. Field by Wildlands Trust Gift

Approve the gift donation to the Conservation Commission and Park & Recreation Department for the design and construction of a nature trail on the recently acquired 30- acre parcel abutting the...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the gift donation to the Conservation Commission and Park & Recreation Department for the design and construction of a nature trail on the recently acquired 30- acre parcel abutting the D.W. Field Park to be used by resident of Avon and Brockton for recreational purposes. The estimated value of the gift is $20,000 and the gift cannot be awarded unless permitting is approved. 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.

From the minutes

“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the gift donation to the Conservation Commission and Park & Recreation Department for the design and construction of a nature trail on the recently acquired 30- acre parcel abutting the D.W. Field Park to be used by resident of Avon and Brockton for recreational purposes. The estimated value of the gift is $20,000 and the gift cannot be awarded unless permitting is approved. 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)

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

The Board reviewed a letter from the Planning Board Chair Chuck Comeau to the Select Board

Appoint Jason Suzor, Jr., to the Zoning Board of Appeals as the representative for the Planning Board

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Coffey made a motion to appoint Jason Suzor, Jr., to the Zoning Board of Appeals as the representative for the Planning Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Ms. Coffey made a motion to appoint Jason Suzor, Jr., to the Zoning Board of Appeals as the representative for the Planning Board. Mr. Beckerman 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: Coffey, second: Beckerman)

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

Creative Spark Fund Grant for ACES

Authorize the Chair to sign the Creative Spark Fund grant application for ACES

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Creative Spark Fund grant application for ACES. 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.

From the minutes

“Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Creative Spark Fund grant application for ACES. 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)

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 6

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). Also, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. 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). Also, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. 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 6 (PDF)

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