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Votes at a glance: Avon Town Council actions, May 7, 2026
Summary
A concise list of motions and votes taken by the Avon Town Council on May 7, 2026, including contract awards, personnel appointments, program approvals and public hearing dates set for June 4.
The Avon Town Council took the following formal actions at its May 7, 2026 meeting (all votes listed were unanimous unless otherwise noted):
• Rights‑of‑Way discontinuance (25/26‑59): Approved discontinuance of rights‑of‑way along the old section of Old Farms Road (maps on file; referenced Fuss & O’Neill plans, Feb. 2023). Vote: 5‑0.
• Minutes (March 31, 2026): Accepted as amended (typo corrections to 'curbs'). Vote: 5‑0.
• Move agenda: Moved Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements before item 25/26‑18. Vote: 5‑0.
• Moved up Short‑Term Rentals and Citation Hearing Procedure items for discussion and set public hearings for June 4, 2026. Vote to set hearings: 5‑0 for each item.
• AVFD benefits (25/26‑73): Approved no‑cost Transfer Station permits (48) and Sycamore Hills pool memberships (35) for Avon Volunteer Fire Department members as a one‑year pilot. Vote: 5‑0.
• Contract award — Pole building (Public Works) (25/26‑75): Awarded to Fetterville Pole Buildings, not to exceed $175,000. Vote: 5‑0.
• Contract extension — Janitorial services (25/26‑80): Waived bid process and extended contract with 4M Building Solutions dba Horizon Services LLC for three years beginning July 1, 2026, not to exceed $473,496.36 (Y1 $153,186.84; Y2 $157,782.48; Y3 $162,527.04). Vote: 5‑0.
• Highlands Conservation Region resolution (25/26‑81): Adopted a resolution supporting inclusion in the Highlands Conservation Region and directed the Town Manager to submit materials to DEEP via the Farmington River Watershed Association. Vote: 5‑0.
• Zoning Board of Appeals: Accepted resignation of Eileen Reilly and appointed Martha Dean to fill the vacancy through Dec. 31, 2027. Vote: 5‑0.
• Community Events Grant Program amendments (25/26‑83): Approved proposed changes to grant rules and application evaluation criteria. Vote: 5‑0.
• Executive session on pending claim/litigation (24 Brentwood Drive): Council entered executive session; no action taken at conclusion. Adjourned at 10:24 p.m.
These votes were recorded by the Clerk in the meeting minutes and the recording is available on the Town Council web page.
