MassVoter.com← Berkley Board of SelectmenBerkley Board of Selectmen · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
January 10, 2018
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: George F. Miller, Wendy F. Cochrane, Gil Pontes
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Motion to made
To made
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“ad Motion made by Cochrane, Pontes sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Pontes)
The board reviewed a notice from the Berkley Public Schools regarding the January 8" budget presentation
To file
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“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Pontes sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Pontes)
Selectmen reviewed a request from the Highway Surveyor for an increase in funding to the snow removal account
To increase the budget
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“Motion to increase the budget by $65,000.00 by Cochrane, Pontes sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Pontes)
The board read a letter from the Town Administrator, Chairman of the FAC, regarding the Finance Advisory Committee's request for information on capital expenditures
To file
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“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Pontes, sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Pontes)
To file
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“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Pontes, sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Pontes)
A letter of resignation from Ellen M. Bruno, Berkley School Committee was given to the Board
To file
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“Motion to file by Cochrane, Pontes sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Pontes)
Selectmen reviewed the contract for the Building Commissioner / Zoning | Officer
To sign the contract
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“Motion to sign the contract by Cochrane, Pontes sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Pontes)
The minutes record this as “voted,” naming Gil Pontes abstaining, but do not say how the other Selectmen voted, so individual votes are not shown.
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“[nformational - Tabled until next meeting by Cochrane, Miller sec, Pontes abstain - Voted.” (second: Miller)
Request from Gilbert Pontes to review status of his application for 180 R_ | Bayview Ave
To adjourn
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From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Pontes, Cochrane sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Pontes, second: Cochrane)
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