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Berkley Board of Selectmen · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

February 5, 2020

24 recorded votes, 24 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: George F. Miller, Wendy F. Cochrane

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

January 22, 2020 - Regular Session | January 22, 2020 - Executive Session | Taken out of order Si gning of the 2020 Presidential Primary Election Letter from Xfinity regarding TV Channel updates Letter from Xfinity regar

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To accept minutes

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

From the minutes

“Cochrane motion to accept minutes, Miller 2", voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)

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

Si gning of the 2020 Presidential Primary Election Letter from Xfinity regarding TV Channel updates Letter from Xfinity regarding updated price change Letter from Jonathan Steele regarding School Safety; in attendance wa

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve warrant

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

From the minutes

“Cochrane motioned to approve warrant, Miller 2", voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)

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

Letter from Xfinity regarding TV Channel updates Letter from Xfinity regarding updated price change Letter from Jonathan Steele regarding School Safety; in attendance was Chief Labonte, Chic Fournier Mr Lynch, Ms

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

“Cochrane motion to file, Miller 2", voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)

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

Letter from Xfinity regarding updated price change Letter from Jonathan Steele regarding School Safety; in attendance was Chief Labonte, Chic Fournier Mr Lynch, Ms

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

“Cochrane motion to file, Miller 2°42, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)

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

Letter from Jonathan Steele regarding School Safety; in attendance was Chief Labonte, Chic Fournier Mr Lynch, Ms

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

“Cochrane motion to file, Miller a Voted..” (Motion: Cochrane)

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Hire as a camera operator, Miller 2nd , voted

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To hire as a camera operator, Miller 2nd , 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 hire as a camera operator, Miller 2"*, voted.” (second: Miller)

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

New Business Certificate by South Shore Solutions, Mr Miller asked if there are any deliveries or clients

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

“Cochrane motion to file, Miller 2™, voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)

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

Report from Geosyntec Consultants regaind 4" quarter monitoring of the Berkley Landfill

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

“Cochrane motion to file, Miller 24, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)

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Letter from Keep Massachusetts Beautiful Letter from MIA regarding upcoming AHERA Desiguation Person Training I 7 > 1 License renewal for John's Auto Salvage |

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To Lo file

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

From the minutes

“Cochrane motion Lo file, Miller 2°. Voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (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

“Cochrane moiion to file, Miler 2°", voted..” (second: Miller)

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

I 7 > 1 License renewal for John's Auto Salvage | : Review and approval of Geosyntec Design Drawings for Llollowsy Street Waterline -- Town Administrator let the Board know that the Board of Health has approved the drawi

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

“Cochrane motion to file, Miller 2°, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)

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

Review and approval of Geosyntec Design Drawings for Llollowsy Street Waterline -- Town Administrator let the Board know that the Board of Health has approved the drawings

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the drawing

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

From the minutes

“Cochrane motion to approve the drawing, Miller 2°", voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)

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

Accept the Initial Boundary Validation Program

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To accept the Initial Boundary Validation Program

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

From the minutes

“Cochrane motion to accept the Initial Boundary Validation Program, Miller 2™, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)

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Appropriate the sum of $2,684,464,55 to the High Schooi Turtion Stabilization Account

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appropriate the sum of $2,684,464,55 to the High Schooi Turtion Stabilization Account

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

From the minutes

“Cochrane motion to appropriate the sum of $2,684,464,55 to the High Schooi Turtion Stabilization Account, Miller 2™. Voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)

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

Motion to approve special license for Sportsman Dinner to the Bay State Beagle Club sale of wine and malt beverages on 3/8/2020 from1- 4pm

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve special license for Sportsman Dinner to the Bay State Beagle Club sale of wine and malt beverages on 3/8/2020 from1- 4pm

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

From the minutes

“Cochrane motion to approve special license for Sportsman Dinner to the Bay State Beagle Club sale of wine and malt beverages on 3/8/2020 from1- 4pm, Miller 2", voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)

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

Approve and Sign extensions to the Municipal Contract; Master Plan Assistance and Community C9ompaci Best Practice Grant Funding : Due to extenuating circumstances this came last minute and the board will need to vote

Minutes, page 2

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

“Cochrane voted.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (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

“to approve both contract extensions, Miller 2™, voted..” (second: Miller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (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

“Cochrane voted.”

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

Due to extenuating circumstances this came last minute and the board will need to vote

Minutes, page 2

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

“to approve the over spending of the show removal account, Miller 2™, voted.” (second: Miller)

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

To appoint Heather Martin-Sterling as Town Administrater ; until June 30, 2022

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To to appoint Heather Martin-Sterling as Town Administrater ; until June 30, 2022

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

From the minutes

“Cochrane motioned : to appoint Heather | Martin-Sterling as | Town Administrater ; until June 30, 2022, | Miller 2", voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)

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10 appoint Erin Bettes as Assistant Town Treasurer from : March 1, 2020 - ' June 30, 2020

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To 10 appoint Erin Bettes as Assistant Town Treasurer from : March 1, 2020 - ' June 30, 2020

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

From the minutes

“Miller motioned 10 | appoint Erin Bettes as Assistant Town Treasurer from : March 1, 2020 - ' June 30, 2020 Cochrane 2™, voted..” (Motion: Miller, second: Cochrane)

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From February 11 - February 14 to receive a $100.00 stipend while Treasurer is on vacation

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To from February 11 - February 14 to receive a $100.00 stipend while Treasurer is on vacation

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

From the minutes

“Miller motioned from February 11 - February 14 to receive a $100.00 stipend while Treasurer is on vacation, Cochrane 2™ voted..” (Motion: Miller, second: Cochrane)

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Post for the Treasurer clerk internally and outside if necessary

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To post for the Treasurer clerk internally and outside if necessary

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

From the minutes

“Miller motioned to post for the Treasurer clerk internally and outside if necessary, Cochrane 2", voted..” (Motion: Miller, second: Cochrane)

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Motion to adjourn, next meeting Feb 12, 2020 at 6pm, next meeting Feb 12, 2020 at 6pm F “Mil lek, Chairman “fieather Martin-Steriing, 1 interim ‘Town Administrator

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adjourn, Miller 2nd 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 adjourn, Miller 2"! voted..” (second: Miller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (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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