MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 1, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jason Suzor, Eric Beckerman, Shannon Coffey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Board
Jason Suzor to be Chair of the Board
Ms. Coffey made a motion for Jason Suzor to be Chair of the Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion for Jason Suzor to be Chair of the Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Mr. Beckerman to be Clerk of the Board
Mr. Suzor made a motion for Mr. Beckerman to be Clerk of the Board. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion for Mr. Beckerman to be Clerk of the Board. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Public Participation
Approve the April 17, 2025 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the April 17, 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 April 17, 2025 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Personal Property Contract for RRC
Approve the Personal Property Agreement between the Town of Avon and Real Estate Research Consultants Inc. in the amount of $20,150
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personal Property Agreement between the Town of Avon and Real Estate Research Consultants Inc. in the amount of $20,150. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personal Property Agreement between the Town of Avon and Real Estate Research Consultants Inc. in the amount of $20,150. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Sign for Walking Trail at DeMarco Park
Authorize the Town planner to get prices and quotes for each sign style
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Town planner to get prices and quotes for each sign style. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Town planner to get prices and quotes for each sign style. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Vertex Invoice for Municipal Complex
Approve the invoice from DBVW Architects in the amount of $83,682
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the invoice from DBVW Architects in the amount of $83,682. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the invoice from DBVW Architects in the amount of $83,682. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
New Appointment
Appoint Katherine Mullarkey to the Administrative Assistant position to the Town Clerk and Board of Health and approve the Personnel Action Form for Grade OAL 5, Step 2 at the rate of $26.80 per...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Katherine Mullarkey to the Administrative Assistant position to the Town Clerk and Board of Health and approve the Personnel Action Form for Grade OAL 5, Step 2 at the rate of $26.80 per hour effective May 5, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Katherine Mullarkey to the Administrative Assistant position to the Town Clerk and Board of Health and approve the Personnel Action Form for Grade OAL 5, Step 2 at the rate of $26.80 per hour effective May 5, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Second Amendment to Employment Agreement for Finance Director
Approve the second amendment to the Employment Agreement for the Finance Director Debra Morin to extend her employment through September 26, 2025 pending a corrected signature page to reflect the...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the second amendment to the Employment Agreement for the Finance Director Debra Morin to extend her employment through September 26, 2025 pending a corrected signature page to reflect the reorganization of the Board. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the second amendment to the Employment Agreement for the Finance Director Debra Morin to extend her employment through September 26, 2025 pending a corrected signature page to reflect the reorganization of the Board. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Surplus Equipment Forms for Library
Approve the surplus disposition forms for six broken lounge chairs, one broken L-shaped computer desk, one desk cabinet in good condition, and two cubicle partition walls which have been replaced...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the surplus disposition forms for six broken lounge chairs, one broken L-shaped computer desk, one desk cabinet in good condition, and two cubicle partition walls which have been replaced with higher quality partitions at the Avon Public Library. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the surplus disposition forms for six broken lounge chairs, one broken L-shaped computer desk, one desk cabinet in good condition, and two cubicle partition walls which have been replaced with higher quality partitions at the Avon Public Library. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Resignation of Kitchen Manager/Head Cook KellyAnn Cole
Accept the resignation of Kitchen Manager/Head Cook KellyAnn Cole with regret
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the resignation of Kitchen Manager/Head Cook KellyAnn Cole with regret. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the resignation of Kitchen Manager/Head Cook KellyAnn Cole with regret. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Open Session and to convene in Executive Session for (1) the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Open Session and to convene in Executive Session for (1) 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); (2) 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); and (3) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Ms. Coffey voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Open Session and to convene in Executive Session for (1) 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); (2) 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); and (3) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Ms. Coffey voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
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