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September 18, 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
Public Participation
Approve the meeting minutes of September 4, 2025 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of September 4, 2025 (Regular Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of September 4, 2025 (Regular Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Windsor Heights Development
Name the street Staffier Way, Street, Drive, or Avenue - to be determined by the developer)
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to name the street Staffier Way, Street, Drive, or Avenue - to be determined by the developer). Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to name the street Staffier Way, Street, Drive, or Avenue - to be determined by the developer). Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Appointment of Temporary Alternate Building Inspector
Appoint Ed Walsh as the Temporary Alternate Building Inspector from October 8" - 14", 2025 at the rate of $75 per hour
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Ed Walsh as the Temporary Alternate Building Inspector from October 8" - 14", 2025 at the rate of $75 per hour. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Ed Walsh as the Temporary Alternate Building Inspector from October 8" - 14", 2025 at the rate of $75 per hour. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Street Opening Permit Application
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Nye Corp
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Nye Corp. for 191 East Spring Street. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Nye Corp. for 191 East Spring Street. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Inception Technologies, Inc. - Scanning of Building Department and Planning Board Documents
Approve the Inception Technologies, Inc. proposal in the amount of $24,968.50 for the scanning project of the Building Department and Planning Board
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Inception Technologies, Inc. proposal in the amount of $24,968.50 for the scanning project of the Building Department and Planning Board. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Inception Technologies, Inc. proposal in the amount of $24,968.50 for the scanning project of the Building Department and Planning Board. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
New Appointment
Approve the appointment of Rich Cattel to the Assistant Treasurer position
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the appointment of Rich Cattel to the Assistant Treasurer position. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the appointment of Rich Cattel to the Assistant Treasurer position. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for a classification change of Rich Cattel to the Assistant Treasurer position for a Grade OAL 7, Step 3 effective September 22, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a classification change of Rich Cattel to the Assistant Treasurer position for a Grade OAL 7, Step 3 effective September 22, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a classification change of Rich Cattel to the Assistant Treasurer position for a Grade OAL 7, Step 3 effective September 22, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
One Day Special Permit
Approve the One Day Special Alcohol License for Black Hat Brewery for the Oktoberfest celebration at Blanchard's Tavern on October 4, 2025 and to waive the permit fee
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol License for Black Hat Brewery for the Oktoberfest celebration at Blanchard's Tavern on October 4, 2025 and to waive the permit fee. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol License for Black Hat Brewery for the Oktoberfest celebration at Blanchard's Tavern on October 4, 2025 and to waive the permit fee. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Gift Acceptance Forms
Approve the Gift Acceptance Form for a $1,000 donation from Walmart to the Fire Department
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Gift Acceptance Form for a $1,000 donation from Walmart to the Fire Department. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Gift Acceptance Form for a $1,000 donation from Walmart to the Fire Department. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Gift Acceptance Form for a $1,000 donation from Walmart to the Police Department
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Gift Acceptance Form for a $1,000 donation from Walmart to the Police Department. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Gift Acceptance Form for a $1,000 donation from Walmart to the Police Department. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Adjournment
Adjoum the Regular 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...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjoum the Regular 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. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjoum the Regular 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. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
From the Avon Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (2025 on) and Document Center (2018–2024). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials.
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