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Berkley Board of Selectmen · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting

March 7, 2018

15 recorded votes, 15 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

Minutes approved for February 7, 2018 - Regular Session Minutes approved for February 14, 2018 - Regular Session Minutes approved for February 21, 2018 - Regular Session - The Board reviewed a letter from Xfinity regardi

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To made

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Cochrane, Pontes sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Pontes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Minutes approved for February 14, 2018 - Regular Session Minutes approved for February 21, 2018 - Regular Session - The Board reviewed a letter from Xfinity regarding 2017 license fee payment and special offer for famili

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To made

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Cochrane, Pontes sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Pontes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Minutes approved for February 21, 2018 - Regular Session - The Board reviewed a letter from Xfinity regarding 2017 license fee payment and special offer for families eligible for the National School Lunch Program

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To made

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Pontes, Miller sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Pontes, second: Miller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

The Board reviewed a letter from Xfinity regarding 2017 license fee payment and special offer for families eligible for the National School Lunch Program

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To file

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Motion to file by Pontes, Cochrane sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Pontes, second: Cochrane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Selectmen read a letter from the Lakeville Council on Aging regarding their SIG Grant

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To go forward with grant

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Motion to go forward with grant made by Cochrane, Pontes sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Pontes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

A notice of FY19 Chapter 90 funding was reviewed by the Board

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To file

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Motion to file by Cochrane, Pontes sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Pontes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Notice from MMA regarding annual Spring Legislative Breakfast Series

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To file

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Motion to file by Cochrane, Pontes sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Pontes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

The Board reviewed a notice form the Commonwealth of Mass Dept

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To file

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Motion to file by Cochrane, Pontes sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Pontes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

The Selectmen received a memo that they were cc'd on from the City of Taunton Department of Public Works regarding the water extension on Holloway St

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To file

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Pontes sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Pontes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve by Pontes, Cochrane S°% Voted

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve by Pontes, Cochrane S°% Voted

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve by Pontes, Cochrane S°%~ Voted.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The Board received a notice of right of first refusal pertaining to 16.84 acres located at 137 Bayview Ave

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To table to 4. next seoctinn

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Motion to table to | 4. next seoctinn by Cochrane, Pontes | sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Pontes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

The Personnel Board received a letter of resignation from Kerrie Easterday from the Town Clerk Office

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To file

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Motion to file by Cochrane, Pontes sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Pontes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Si lina enter into agreement with Mr. Pontes contingent on discussion with Town counsel wewdian ihe completion date made by Cochrane, Miller sec. - Voted.” (second: Miller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Present the Board of Selectmen FY19 budget overview to the Finance Committee

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 2–1

To present the Board of Selectmen FY19 budget overview to the Finance Committee

Yes: Miller, PontesNo: Cochrane

From the minutes

“Motion to present the Board of Selectmen FY19 budget overview to the Finance Committee by Pontes, Miller sec. - Cochrane nay.” (Motion: Pontes, second: Miller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Motion to adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adjourn

The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.

From the minutes

“Motion to adjourn by Cochrane, Miller sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

From the Berkley Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We quote the exact wording of each vote. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos: Taunton Daily Gazette (candidate forums, April 2022 and April 2024; Berkley Board of Selectmen meeting, April 2026). Members without a photo show initials.

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