MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 15, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Jason Suzor, Eric Beckerman
Absent: Shannon Coffey
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Approve the May 1, 2025 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the May 1, 2025 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the May 1, 2025 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the May 7, 2025 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the May 7, 2025 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the May 7, 2025 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Municipal Complex Building Committee - Fall Town Meeting
Hold a Special Town Meeting on Saturday, October 4, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to hold a Special Town Meeting on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to hold a Special Town Meeting on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
DBVW Invoice - Municipal Complex
Approve invoice #2437-07 dated 05/06/25 from DBVW Architects in the amount of $161,801 for the proposed Municipal Complex Building
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve invoice #2437-07 dated 05/06/25 from DBVW Architects in the amount of $161,801 for the proposed Municipal Complex Building. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
The minutes name Shannon Coffey, who was absent, as the seconder; the Select Board office told MassVoter.com by email (October 8, 2026) that Jason Suzor seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve invoice #2437-07 dated 05/06/25 from DBVW Architects in the amount of $161,801 for the proposed Municipal Complex Building. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Amended Employment Agreement for DPW Director Brian Martin
Approve the amended Employment Agreement for DPW Director Brian Martin effective July 1, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the amended Employment Agreement for DPW Director Brian Martin effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the amended Employment Agreement for DPW Director Brian Martin effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Gift Acceptance Forms
Approve the donation in the amount of $1,00 1 from Peter Patel to the Council on Aging in memory of his mother Kantaben Patel
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the donation in the amount of $1,00 1 from Peter Patel to the Council on Aging in memory of his mother Kantaben Patel. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the donation in the amount of $1,00 1 from Peter Patel to the Council on Aging in memory of his mother Kantaben Patel. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Approve the gift donation of landscaping supplies and services to the Fire Department from the Avon Firefighter's Relief Association in preparation for the annual Memorial Day Parade
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation of landscaping supplies and services to the Fire Department from the Avon Firefighter's Relief Association in preparation for the annual Memorial Day Parade. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation of landscaping supplies and services to the Fire Department from the Avon Firefighter's Relief Association in preparation for the annual Memorial Day Parade. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
Personnel Action Form
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Aylah Nogales for a reclassification from an AFSCME Dispatcher to a Per Diem Dispatcher at a Grade 7, Step 11 effective May 19, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Aylah Nogales for a reclassification from an AFSCME Dispatcher to a Per Diem Dispatcher at a Grade 7, Step 11 effective May 19, 2025. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Aylah Nogales for a reclassification from an AFSCME Dispatcher to a Per Diem Dispatcher at a Grade 7, Step 11 effective May 19, 2025. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the following Street Opening Permits from Eversource Gas Company: e 9 North Main Street e 39 McCoy Street e 226 West Main Street e 216 West Main Street e 509 Page Street e 3 Howard Lane e...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Street Opening Permits from Eversource Gas Company: e 9 North Main Street e 39 McCoy Street e 226 West Main Street e 216 West Main Street e 509 Page Street e 3 Howard Lane e 20 Brentwood Avenue e 275 Central Street e 15 Klondike Road e 150 Page Street Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the following Street Opening Permits from Eversource Gas Company: e 9 North Main Street e 39 McCoy Street e 226 West Main Street e 216 West Main Street e 509 Page Street e 3 Howard Lane e 20 Brentwood Avenue e 275 Central Street e 15 Klondike Road e 150 Page Street Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
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. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor 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. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
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