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April 3, 2025
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor, Shannon Coffey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Participation
Approve the March 20, 2025 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the March 20, 2025 (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 March 20, 2025 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the March 27, 2025 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the March 27, 2025 (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 March 27, 2025 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Municipal Complex - Approve DBVW Invoice
Approve invoice #2437 from DBVW Architects in the amount of $106,542.00
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve invoice #2437 from DBVW Architects in the amount of $106,542.00. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve invoice #2437 from DBVW Architects in the amount of $106,542.00. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Health Insurance Modifications, Approve MOA with Public Employee Committee
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Avon and the Public Employee Committee and to authorize the Board to sign the agreement
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Avon and the Public Employee Committee and to authorize the Board to sign the agreement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Avon and the Public Employee Committee and to authorize the Board to sign the agreement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Avon Civic Association - Request to Use DeMarco Park for Special Events
Approve the request of the Avon Civic Association to use DeMarco Park for the following special events
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request of the Avon Civic Association to use DeMarco Park for the following special events. Summer Concert Series - Wednesday evenings from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. starting June 18, 2025 through July 30, 2025 Oktoberfest - Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a rain date of October 5, 2025 Lighting of DeMarco Park - Friday, November 28, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Holiday Festival - Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 10:00 am. To 6:00 p.m. with a rain date of December 7, 2025 Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request of the Avon Civic Association to use DeMarco Park for the following special events. Summer Concert Series - Wednesday evenings from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. starting June 18, 2025 through July 30, 2025 Oktoberfest - Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a rain date of October 5, 2025 Lighting of DeMarco Park - Friday, November 28, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Holiday Festival - Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 10:00 am. To 6:00 p.m. with a rain date of December 7, 2025 Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Personnel Action Form
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Volunteer Coordinator Catherine Sheldon for a step increase to a Grade 6, Step 4 effective May 12, 2025
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Volunteer Coordinator Catherine Sheldon for a step increase to a Grade 6, Step 4 effective May 12, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Volunteer Coordinator Catherine Sheldon for a step increase to a Grade 6, Step 4 effective May 12, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Flea Market Permit
Approve the request of the Avon Baptist Church Men's Fellowship for a Flea Market Permit on Saturdays beginning May 10, 2025 through October 25, 2025 from 7:00 a.m
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request of the Avon Baptist Church Men's Fellowship for a Flea Market Permit on Saturdays beginning May 10, 2025 through October 25, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 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 request of the Avon Baptist Church Men's Fellowship for a Flea Market Permit on Saturdays beginning May 10, 2025 through October 25, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and to waive the permit fee. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
One Day Special Alcohol Permit
Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for Cocktails LLC for a special "Italian Night" event at Blachard's Tavern from 6:00 p.m
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for Cocktails LLC for a special "Italian Night" event at Blachard's Tavern from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 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 Cocktails LLC for a special "Italian Night" event at Blachard's Tavern from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
New Appointment
Approve the Personnel Action Form for the new appointment of Ciara Polynice for a Youth Prevention Leader at the rate of $15.00 per hour effective April 7, 2025
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for the new appointment of Ciara Polynice for a Youth Prevention Leader at the rate of $15.00 per hour effective April 7, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for the new appointment of Ciara Polynice for a Youth Prevention Leader at the rate of $15.00 per hour effective April 7, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Request to Display Political Signs
Approve the request of Michael Lawler to display 20 political signs on private properties for his bid as a member to the Board of Health
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request of Michael Lawler to display 20 political signs on private properties for his bid as a member to the Board of Health. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request of Michael Lawler to display 20 political signs on private properties for his bid as a member to the Board of Health. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Retirement Notice
Accept the retirement notice of Outreach Coordinator Louise Hardiman with regret effective on April 30, 2025
Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the retirement notice of Outreach Coordinator Louise Hardiman with regret effective on April 30, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the retirement notice of Outreach Coordinator Louise Hardiman with regret effective on April 30, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Street Opening Permits
Approve the Street Opening Permit of Dandel Construction to tie a 6-inch drainage pipe around the perimeter of the courts into the existing drain main hole on Bartlett Street as part of the...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit of Dandel Construction to tie a 6-inch drainage pipe around the perimeter of the courts into the existing drain main hole on Bartlett Street as part of the Bartlett Street Courts reconstruction project and to waive the permit fee. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit of Dandel Construction to tie a 6-inch drainage pipe around the perimeter of the courts into the existing drain main hole on Bartlett Street as part of the Bartlett Street Courts reconstruction project and to waive the permit fee. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the following Street Opening Permits from Eversource Gas: Clover Avenue (replace gas main and tie over all services 4'x6'x3' road cut tie in and 4'x144'x3' road cut trench Langley Road...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Street Opening Permits from Eversource Gas: Clover Avenue (replace gas main and tie over all services 4'x6'x3' road cut tie in and 4'x144'x3' road cut trench Langley Road (replace gas main and tie over all services 4°x6'x3' road cut tie in and 4°x190'x3' road cut trench) Victory Avenue (replace gas main and tie over all services 4'x6'x3' road cut tie in and 4°x470'x3' road cut trench) Foster Street (replace gas main and tie over all services 4'x6'x3' road cut tie in and 4'x185'x3' road cut trench) Ladge Drive (replace gas main and tie over all services 4'x6'x3' road cut tie in and 4'x475'x3' road cut trench) Hendricks Street (tie in new gas main to existing gas main) School Street (replace gas main and tie over all services 4°x6'x3' road cut tie in and 4'x155°x3' road cut trench) Lambert Drive (tie in new and abandon old gas main for East Main Street) Fletcher Street (tying in new gas main to existing gas main) Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the following Street Opening Permits from Eversource Gas: Clover Avenue (replace gas main and tie over all services 4'x6'x3' road cut tie in and 4'x144'x3' road cut trench Langley Road (replace gas main and tie over all services 4°x6'x3' road cut tie in and 4°x190'x3' road cut trench) Victory Avenue (replace gas main and tie over all services 4'x6'x3' road cut tie in and 4°x470'x3' road cut trench) Foster Street (replace gas main and tie over all services 4'x6'x3' road cut tie in and 4'x185'x3' road cut trench) Ladge Drive (replace gas main and tie over all services 4'x6'x3' road cut tie in and 4'x475'x3' road cut trench) Hendricks Street (tie in new gas main to existing gas main) School Street (replace gas main and tie over all services 4°x6'x3' road cut tie in and 4'x155°x3' road cut trench) Lambert Drive (tie in new and abandon old gas main for East Main Street) Fletcher Street (tying in new gas main to existing gas main) Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair
Accept Ms. Carthas' resignation letter with regret
Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept Ms. Carthas' resignation letter with regret. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept Ms. Carthas' resignation letter with regret. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (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 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. Also, to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of 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 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. Also, to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of 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)
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