MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 6, 2026
18 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 July 16, 2026 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of July 16, 2026 (Regular Session) as written. 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 approve the meeting minutes of July 16, 2026 (Regular Session) as written. 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)
6:45 p.m. - Class II License Application Hearing for Orion Motors LLC
Approve the Class H license for Orion Motors LLC
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Class H license for Orion Motors LLC. 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 approve the Class H license for Orion Motors LLC. 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)
Lease Agreement - Fire Department Pumper Truck
Approve the three-year lease agreement with Republic First National for the Fire Department's pumper truck
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the three-year lease agreement with Republic First National for the Fire Department's pumper truck. 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 approve the three-year lease agreement with Republic First National for the Fire Department's pumper truck. 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)
Community Development Block Grant - Lien Releases
.to release lien and authorize the Chair to sign the Releases of the Certificates Not to Encumber for 354 East Main Street, 452 South Street, and 142 East High Street
Mr. Beckerman made a motion.to release lien and authorize the Chair to sign the Releases of the Certificates Not to Encumber for 354 East Main Street, 452 South Street, and 142 East High Street. 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 release lien and authorize the Chair to sign the Releases of the Certificates Not to Encumber for 354 East Main Street, 452 South Street, and 142 East High Street. 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)
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of Agreement from AFSCME for additional duties of the Board of
Approve the AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement for Katherine Mullarkey and approve the stipend
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement for Katherine Mullarkey and approve the stipend. 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 approve the AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement for Katherine Mullarkey and approve the stipend. 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)
Vehicle Usage Policy- Add Katherine Mullarkey as an Authorized User
Amend the Vehicle Usage Policy to add Katherine Mullarkey as a temporary authorized user
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to amend the Vehicle Usage Policy to add Katherine Mullarkey as a temporary authorized user. 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 amend the Vehicle Usage Policy to add Katherine Mullarkey as a temporary authorized user. 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)
Waive Electrical Permit Fee for Town Hall Remote Access System
Waive the electrical permit fee from CC-Teknologies as it pertains to the Town Hall remote access system and fobs for employee access into the buildings
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to waive the electrical permit fee from CC-Teknologies as it pertains to the Town Hall remote access system and fobs for employee access into the buildings. 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 waive the electrical permit fee from CC-Teknologies as it pertains to the Town Hall remote access system and fobs for employee access into the buildings. 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)
Per Diem Station Clerk Appointment
Appoint Lisa Bimber as a Per Diem Station Clerk
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Lisa Bimber as a Per Diem Station Clerk. 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 appoint Lisa Bimber as a Per Diem Station Clerk. 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)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Lisa Bimber as a Per Diem Station Clerk at a Grade 7, Step 15 at effective August 7, 2026
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Lisa Bimber as a Per Diem Station Clerk at a Grade 7, Step 15 at effective August 7, 2026. 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, Surplus Disposition Forms Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the surplus disposition of random, miscellaneous items stored in the basement of the Avon Public Library which are outdated or damaged.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Lisa Bimber as a Per Diem Station Clerk at a Grade 7, Step 15 at effective August 7, 2026. 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, Surplus Disposition Forms Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the surplus disposition of random, miscellaneous items stored in the basement of the Avon Public Library which are outdated or damaged..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Declare the random items listed above located in the library's basement as surplus
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to declare the random items listed above located in the library's basement as surplus. 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 declare the random items listed above located in the library's basement as surplus. 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)
Approve the surplus disposition of a wooden rolltop desk located in the 'West Wing of Town Hall that is scratched and damaged to make room for new office space for an IT Manager and Facilities Manager
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the surplus disposition of a wooden rolltop desk located in the 'West Wing of Town Hall that is scratched and damaged to make room for new office space for an IT Manager and Facilities Manager. 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 approve the surplus disposition of a wooden rolltop desk located in the 'West Wing of Town Hall that is scratched and damaged to make room for new office space for an IT Manager and Facilities Manager. 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)
DeMarco Park Permit Applications
Approve the DeMarco Park Permit for Lidege Lerquet for a wedding ceremony on August 7, 2026 subject to checking with the Police Department to see if a detail has been secured
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park Permit for Lidege Lerquet for a wedding ceremony on August 7, 2026 subject to checking with the Police Department to see if a detail has been secured. 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 approve the DeMarco Park Permit for Lidege Lerquet for a wedding ceremony on August 7, 2026 subject to checking with the Police Department to see if a detail has been secured. 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)
The Board reviewed the DeMarco Park Permit Application from Hillary Browne of DCF requesting to
Approve the DeMarco Park Permit for DCF on October 10, 2026, for the Youth Entrepreneurial Event
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park Permit for DCF on October 10, 2026, for the Youth Entrepreneurial Event. 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 approve the DeMarco Park Permit for DCF on October 10, 2026, for the Youth Entrepreneurial Event. 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)
The Board reviewed the application for an Outdoor Block Party at the Avon V.F.W. Post #8892 on
Approve the permit for the VFW Post #8892 to have an Outdoor Block Party on August 15, 2026
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the permit for the VFW Post #8892 to have an Outdoor Block Party on August 15, 2026. 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 approve the permit for the VFW Post #8892 to have an Outdoor Block Party on August 15, 2026. 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)
Gift Acceptance Forms
Accept the donation of the $250 gift from the Avon Police Union to Park & Recreation for the purchase of ice cream for the Summer Program
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the donation of the $250 gift from the Avon Police Union to Park & Recreation for the purchase of ice cream for the Summer Program. 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 accept the donation of the $250 gift from the Avon Police Union to Park & Recreation for the purchase of ice cream for the Summer Program. 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)
Accept the donation of the $400 gift from the friends and family of the counselors and workreators to Park & Recreation for the purchase of ice cream for the Summer Program
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the donation of the $400 gift from the friends and family of the counselors and workreators to Park & Recreation for the purchase of ice cream for the Summer Program. 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 accept the donation of the $400 gift from the friends and family of the counselors and workreators to Park & Recreation for the purchase of ice cream for the Summer Program. 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)
Accept the donation of the $600 gift from the Avon Firefighters Relief Association to Park & Recreation for activities for the Summer Program
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the donation of the $600 gift from the Avon Firefighters Relief Association to Park & Recreation for activities for the Summer Program. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Beckernian voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the donation of the $600 gift from the Avon Firefighters Relief Association to Park & Recreation for activities for the Summer Program. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Beckernian voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Town Administrator's Report
Adjourn the Regular Session
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session. 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. 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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