MassVoter.com← Berkley Board of SelectmenBerkley Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 5, 2020
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: George F. Miller, Dean R. Larabee, Wendy F. Cochrane
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing: In accordance with Chapter 138, §15, of the M.G.L notice is hear by given that the Berkley Board of Selectmen, acting as the Licensing Authority of the Town of Berkley, will hold a public hearing on Augus
To close the public hearing
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Cochrane motion to close the public hearing, Larabee 24, voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Approve application of Prestige Capital Group, Inc of 11 North Min St, Berkley, MA for ta Transfer of Licensee on Off- Premises-15 All Alcoholic Beverages license #0015-PK-0090. The premises consist of one story 3,264 sq
To approve application of Prestige Capital Group, Inc of 11 North Min St, Berkley, MA for ta Transfer of Licensee on Off- Premises-15 All Alcoholic Beverages license #0015-PK-0090. The premises consist of one story 3,264 sq. ft. building with two sets of public doors to enter and exit the building. There is also a service entrance/exit.
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Cochrane motion to approve application of Prestige Capital Group, Inc of 11 North Min St, Berkley, MA for ta Transfer of Licensee on Off- Premises-15 All Alcoholic Beverages license #0015-PK-0090. The premises consist of one story 3,264 sq. ft. building with two sets of public doors to enter and exit the building. There is also a service entrance/exit., Larabee 2", voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
July 22, 2020 Minutes Letter from SBRHS School Committee on Resolution: Anti-Racism Letter from SBRHS School Committee on Resolution; COVID-19 State Funding Email from Comcast regarding internet essential - Comcast is pr
To table
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“Cochrane motion to table, Larabee 24, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Letter from SBRHS School Committee on Resolution: Anti-Racism Letter from SBRHS School Committee on Resolution; COVID-19 State Funding Email from Comcast regarding internet essential - Comcast is providing free internet
To file
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“Cochrane motion to file, Larabee 24, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Letter from SBRHS School Committee on Resolution; COVID-19 State Funding Email from Comcast regarding internet essential - Comcast is providing free internet for those that don't have it for 2 months at no cost 2™ Quarte
To file
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“Cochrane motion to file, Larabee 2", voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Email from Comcast regarding internet essential - Comcast is providing free internet for those that don't have it for 2 months at no cost 2™ Quarter Landfill Gas Monitoring - Mr Miller asked that we put this on the Town
To file
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“Cochrane motion to file, Larabee 2™4, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
2™ Quarter Landfill Gas Monitoring - Mr Miller asked that we put this on the Town website as well Invitation from SBRHS Graduation 2020 - We have already RSVP's and unfortunately no one is able to attend
To file
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“Cochrane motion to file, Larabee 24, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Invitation from SBRHS Graduation 2020 - We have already RSVP's and unfortunately no one is able to attend
To file
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“Cochrane motion to file, Larabee 2"4, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Appoint Paul Flint as Constable Taken out of order COA possibility of opening - Mr Miller asked if someone has asked if there was anyone from the group that was asking to reopen
To appoint until June 30, 2020
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“Cochrane motion to appoint until June 30, 2020, Larabee 2™4 voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Allow the Friends of Council on Aging 2 events one on the common on September 7" and October 1, 2020 at the center pending on the state the approval of BOH and approval of common use form
To allow the Friends of Council on Aging 2 events one on the common on September 7" and October 1, 2020 at the center pending on the state the approval of BOH and approval of common use form
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“Cochrane motion allow the Friends of Council on Aging 2 events one on the common on September 7" and October 1, 2020 at the center pending on the state the approval of BOH and approval of common use form, Larabee 2", voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Update on 4 Freeman St - Taken out of order
To continue for 2 weeks
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“Cochrane motion to continue for 2 weeks, Larabee 2™4, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Hire Guilmette as a FF/Paramedic
To Hire Guilmette as a FF/Paramedic
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“Cochrane motion to Hire Guilmette as a FF/Paramedic, Larabee 2", Voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Possible sale 34 Green St - Robert Arruda 7 Lewis Dr - Mr Miller asked if the Town Administrator asked explained to Mr Arruda what is entailed
To table until next meeting
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“Cochrane motion to table until next meeting, Larabee 2™ voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Approve the out-of-state travel policy
To approve out of state travel policy
The minutes say: “Cochrane and Labaree [Larabee] in favor, Miller no vote.” Selectman Miller is not shown as voting.
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“Cochrane motion to approve out of state travel policy, Larabee 2nd, Cochrane and Larabee in favor, Miller no vote..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Approve the purchase K-8 Chromebooks that they are paid for with CARES Act money
To approve the purchase K-8 Chromebooks that they are paid for with CARES Act money
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Cochrane motion to approve the purchase K-8 Chromebooks that they are paid for with CARES Act money, Larabee 24, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
That we are not interested in the old furniture from the Library
To that we are not interested in the old furniture from the Library
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“Cochrane motion that we are not interested in the old furniture from the Library, Larabee 2™4, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Motion to sign the State Primary warrant
To sign the State Primary warrant
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“Larabee motion to sign the State Primary warrant, Cochrane 2", voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
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