MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 16, 2025
15 recorded votes, 1 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 October 2, 2025 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of October 2, 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 October 2, 2025 (Regular Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the meeting minutes of October 7, 2025 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of October 7, 2025 (Workshop Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of October 7, 2025 (Workshop Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Fiscal Year 2026 Water Rates
Table the FY2026 water rates to the Board's Workshop Meeting of October 23, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to table the FY2026 water rates to the Board's Workshop Meeting of October 23, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to table the FY2026 water rates to the Board's Workshop Meeting of October 23, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Snow Plowing Contract
Approve the recommendation of the DPW Director and approve the one-year snow plowing contract extension for T.L. Edwards, Inc
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the recommendation of the DPW Director and approve the one-year snow plowing contract extension for T.L. Edwards, Inc. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the recommendation of the DPW Director and approve the one-year snow plowing contract extension for T.L. Edwards, Inc. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
OCPC Title If] Grant for Council on Aging
Approve the OCPC Title III Grant for the Council on Aging
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the OCPC Title III Grant for the Council on Aging. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the OCPC Title III Grant for the Council on Aging. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approval of New Job Descriptions
Approve the full-time Parks & Recreation Director job description
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the full-time Parks & Recreation Director job description. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the full-time Parks & Recreation Director job description. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Station Clerk job description
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Station Clerk job description. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried. All were in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Station Clerk job description. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried. All were in favor..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Personnel Action Forms
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Building Commissioner Charles Comeau for a $2,000 contractual increase upon obtaining all necessary certifications effective October 3, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Building Commissioner Charles Comeau for a $2,000 contractual increase upon obtaining all necessary certifications effective October 3, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
The minutes repeat this motion and its result word for word in two paragraphs; it is shown once.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Building Commissioner Charles Comeau for a $2,000 contractual increase upon obtaining all necessary certifications effective October 3, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Building Commissioner Charles Comeau for a rate increase effective October 3, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Building Commissioner Charles Comeau for a rate increase effective October 3, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Building Commissioner Charles Comeau for a rate increase effective October 3, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Alternate Van Driver Denis MacPhee for a rate increase effective October 7, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Alternate Van Driver Denis MacPhee for a rate increase effective October 7, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Alternate Van Driver Denis MacPhee for a rate increase effective October 7, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for School Crossing Guard Frances Cruise for a rate increase effective October 4, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for School Crossing Guard Frances Cruise for a rate increase effective October 4, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for School Crossing Guard Frances Cruise for a rate increase effective October 4, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Per Diem Dispatcher Neil Whitley for a rate increase effective October 7, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Per Diem Dispatcher Neil Whitley for a rate increase effective October 7, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Per Diem Dispatcher Neil Whitley for a rate increase effective October 7, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Resignation Letters
Accept with regret the resignation of Senior Water Systems Operator Jason L. Suzor, Jr., effective October 17, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Senior Water Systems Operator Jason L. Suzor, Jr., effective October 17, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Senior Water Systems Operator Jason L. Suzor, Jr., effective October 17, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Accept with regret the resignation of part-time Parks & Recreation Director Melissa Fernald effective October 27, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of part-time Parks & Recreation Director Melissa Fernald effective October 27, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed,
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of part-time Parks & Recreation Director Melissa Fernald effective October 27, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed,.” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Adjournment
Adjourn 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 adjourn 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 adjourn 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)
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