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September 29, 2021
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
Pursuant to Article 21, “Zoning,” Section 7C, “Special Permits,” of the General Bylaws of Hearing the Town of Berkley, the Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on September 29, 2021 at 6 p.m
To open 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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“Larabee motion to open the public hearing, Cochrane 2™4 all voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Motion to close the public hearing
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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“Larabee motion close the public hearing, Cochrane 24 all voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Motion to hire
To hire
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 hire, Larabee 2", all voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Continue discussion of the use of the Common in respects to the Library's outdoor
To table
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“Larabee motion to table, Cochrane 2"! voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Sign letter of support for the Cable TV Advisory Committee regarding State Legislative Bill HD 114, SD834
To sign letter
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 sign letter, Larabee 2"! voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Common Baseball Improvement Committee
To table
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“Larabee motion to table, Cochrane 2" voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Schedule Special Town Meeting
To schedule Special Town Meeting
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“Larabee motion to schedule Special Town Meeting, Cochrane 2" voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Continue discussion for a Special Election
To schedule Special Election
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 schedule Special Election, Larabee 2"4 voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Sign the Highway Departments completed contract
To table
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“Cochrane motion to table, Larbaee 2™ voted.” (Motion: Cochrane)
Discuss the Dog Licensing Program with the Town Clerk
To table
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 table, Larabee 2"! voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Sign the final drafted letter to the Local Elections Districts Review Commission regarding the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Berkley
To approve and sign
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Larabee motion to approve and sign, Cochrane 2" voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Review the request to use the Common for a “Rosary Rally” prayer group on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
To approve
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, Larabee 2™4 voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Approve updated Class I, II, and III Motor Vehicle Dealers Licenses procedures
To table
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 table, Larabee 2™ voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Accept the resignation from the Administrative Assistant for the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator
To accept resignation
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 accept resignation, Larabee 2" voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Discuss posting the open positions for the Administrative Assistant for the Board of Selectmen
To post the position
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 post the position, Larabee 2™ voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Post position and accept the resignation
To post position and accept the resignation
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Larabee motion to post position and accept the resignation, Cochrane 2"! voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Motion to go into Executive Session and not return to Regular Session
To go into Executive Session and not return to Regular Session
Yes: Larabee, MillerAbstained: CochraneThe minutes say Ms. Cochrane recused herself from Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Larabee motion to go into Executive Session and not return to Regular Session, Miller 2" voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Miller)
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