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March 20, 2019
21 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: George F. Miller, Wendy F. Cochrane
Absent: Heather Martin-Sterling
Every vote, in order
Approve minutes for January 14, 2019
To approve minutes for January 14, 2019
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes for January 14, 2019 made by Sterling, Miller sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Martin-Sterling, second: Miller)
Approve minutes for 2/8/19, 2/20/19, & 3/6/19
To approve minutes for 2/8/19, 2/20/19, & 3/6/19
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes for 2/8/19, 2/20/19, & 3/6/19 made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Board reviewed a letter from River Hawk Environmental Notification of MassDEP Report Submittal #RTN 4-27127 regarding a transformer leak on Briggs Ln that was reported to Mass DEP. Selectmen read a letter from the Berkle
To file
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
File letter and to post the Selectmen's attendance at the next Planning Board meeting pertaining to the Bylaws
To file letter and to post the Selectmen's attendance at the next Planning Board meeting pertaining to the Bylaws
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to file letter and to post the Selectmen's attendance at the next Planning Board meeting pertaining to the Bylaws made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Motion to file
To file
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Selectmen read a letter from Covanta regarding the Town's agreement with SEMASS. Mr
To file
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Board motioned to hire the following for the camera operator position for the Cable Committee: Sarah Pereira Keegan Hamblett Edwardo Botelho
To hire
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to hire made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
The Board had a discussion with Carl Malloch regarding Ferry Lane
To file
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Board was to review and discuss the Host Community Agreement for Berkley Botanicals LLC. Miller stated they would not be discussing the agreement because he is still waiting for council to get back to him
To table
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to table made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Selectmen discussed the make-up of the Master Plan Committee and letter from Eleanor Fournier regarding being appointed to the Committee
To file
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
To approve
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Common Victualler Licenses for Berkley Athletic Association Common Victualler License, All Alcohol Seasonal License, & Restricted Music License for Chamberlain Farms
To approve
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Common Victualler License, All Alcohol Seasonal License, & Restricted Music License for Chamberlain Farms
To approve
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Allow the Highway Surveyor to expend the necessary funds to take care of the roads for the rest of the season
To allow the Highway Surveyor to expend the necessary funds to take care of the roads for the rest of the season
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to allow the Highway Surveyor to expend the necessary funds to take care of the roads for the rest of the season made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Common Use Request form the Friends of the Berkley Library for Summerfest
To table
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to table made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
To approve
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Awarding of the low bidder to provide #2 heating fuel oil for FY2020
To table
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to table made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Board reviewed a notification of free cash approval from Mass DOR. Miller stated he would like the cast majority of that money to be put into stabilization
To file
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to file by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
To table
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to table made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Review and approve findings and decision for revocation of Soil Conservation Permit #2018-1 Meeting Adjourn Next Regular Meeting April 3, 2019 /]
To approve
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Next Regular Meeting April 3, 2019 /] , -/ fede) = Watlltabebigh
To adjourn
The minutes name Martin-Sterling in this motion, but do not list that Selectman as attending. Individual votes are not shown; we will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn made by Sterling, Cochrane sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Martin-Sterling, second: Cochrane)
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