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June 27, 2018
22 recorded votes, 22 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: George F. Miller, Heather Martin-Sterling, Wendy F. Cochrane
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Continuation of Public Hearing from June 13, 2018 regarding a special permit for 78 Jerome Street as posted on May 10, 2018 Vanda Lopes stated her name and the Board reviewed the diagram of the proposed sign
To reconvene
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Motion to reconvene made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Motion to close the public hearing for 78 Jerome Street
To close the public hearing for 78 Jerome Street
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“Motion to close the public hearing for 78 Jerome Street made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Motion to table until next meeting
To table until next meeting
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“Motion to table until next meeting made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Selectmen reviewed the letter sent to them from Richard Sandman from Rodman, Rodman & Sandman, P.C. regarding opioid litigation and representing the Town of Berkley
To table until next meeting
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“Motion to table until next meeting made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Motion to file letter
To file letter
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“Motion to file letter made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Selectmen reviewed a letter from the Highway Surveyor Robert Rose regarding repair work to Town's vibrating roller
To file
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“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
The Board read a letter from Berkley Cultural Council regarding reorganization
To file
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“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
The Selectmen reviewed a memo that was signed by various Boards & Committees regarding a drop mailbox in Town Hall
To file
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“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
The Board looked at the list of school surplus items sent over by Lynch
To file
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“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Post for Council on Aging Director
To post for Council on Aging Director
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“Motion to post for Council on Aging Director made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
The Board received a request form Berkley Cultural Council to appoint Stephanie Malloch and Sue Barrett
To appoint
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“Motion to appoint made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Grant Cochrane permission to reach out to the union
To grant Cochrane permission to reach out to the union
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“Motion to grant Cochrane permission to reach out to the union made by Sterling, Miller sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Martin-Sterling, second: Miller)
Reach out to the Fire Chief and question the issue
To reach out to the Fire Chief and question the issue
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“Motion to reach out to the Fire Chief and question the issue made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Approve the Entertainment License and waive the fees for the Wiring, Building Department, and Entertainment License fees
To approve the Entertainment License and waive the fees for the Wiring, Building Department, and Entertainment License fees
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“Motion to approve the Entertainment License and waive the fees for the Wiring, Building Department, and Entertainment License fees made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Motion to take meeting out of order for Personnel Board
To take meeting out of order for Personnel Board
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“Motion to take meeting out of order for Personnel Board made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Increase the position hours from 20 to 22
To increase the position hours from 20 to 22
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“Motion to increase the position hours from 20 to 22 made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Selectman Cochrane motioned to appoint the Berkley Police Officers for a term to expire on June 30, 2019 and read aloud the attached list below
To appoint
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“Motion to appoint made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Selectman Cochrane motion to appoint the following to the Capital Improvement Committee per the attached list below - Richard Moroff for a term to expire 2021, Rick Rose for a term to expire 2021, Joseph Abreau for a ter
To appoint
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“Motion to appoint made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Selectman Cochrane motion to appoint various members with a term to expire June 30, 2019 to the perspective Boards & Committees per the attached list below
To appoint
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“Motion to appoint made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Allow Cochrane to reach out to the union to discuss working hours
To allow Cochrane to reach out to the union to discuss working hours
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“Motion to allow Cochrane to reach out to the union to discuss working hours made by Miller, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Miller, second: Martin-Sterling)
Provide a letter of support to Benjamin Virga of Frozen 4, LLC as a marijuana cultivator to be located at 130 Myricks St
To provide a letter of support to Benjamin Virga of Frozen 4, LLC as a marijuana cultivator to be located at 130 Myricks St
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“Motion to provide a letter of support to Benjamin Virga of Frozen 4, LLC as a marijuana cultivator to be located at 130 Myricks St, made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Adjourn open session and enter into executive session not to return to open session to discuss union contracts
To adjourn open session and enter into executive session not to return to open session to discuss union contracts
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“Motion to adjourn open session and enter into executive session not to return to open session to discuss union contracts made by Sterling, Cochrane sec., Miller third - Voted.” (Motion: Martin-Sterling, second: Cochrane)
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