MassVoter.com← Berkley Board of SelectmenBerkley Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
August 31, 2022
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
Motion to approve 6/6 & 7/13 MM
To approve 6/6 & 7/13 MM
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Cochrane to motion to approve 6/6 & 7/13 MM, Larabee 24, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
The Board voted to approve Meeting Minutes to June 6, 2022 and July 13, 2022
To table 7/20 MM
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Cochrane to motion to table 7/20 MM, Larabee 2"4, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Review email from the Department of Public Utilities regarding Public Awareness and Participation Procedures, Enhancing Public Awareness and Participation, and Request for Comments
To file
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Cochrane to motion to file, Larabee 2™, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Review invitation from the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce to the Business Resource and Networking Reception to be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 5:00 p.m
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 to motion to file, Larabee 2"4, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Review letter from Xfinity dated July 29, 2022 regarding changes to Xfinity TV services
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 to motion to file, Larabee 2™4, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Approve fee increases as it relates to weights and measures
To table
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Larabee to motion to table, Cochrane 24 voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Sign letter from the Daughters of the American Revolution regarding the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution
To sign
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Cochrane to motion to sign, Larabee 274, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane)
Motion to create temp. pos.
To create temp. pos.
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Cochrane to motion to create temp. pos., Larabee 24, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Committee voted to hire Jo-Ellen Senechal for the union position as Treasurer Clerk in the Treasurer's office
To hire pending TC review
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Larabee to motion to hire pending TC review, Cochrane 2", voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Review request from the Cable TV Advisory Committee to create a Studio Manager out of | position
To table
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Larabee to motion to table, Cochrane 2"4 voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Review proposal from Fire Chief Scott Fournier to hire a Confidential Executive Assistant to the Fire Chief to be placed on the November Special Town Meeting warrant
To table
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Larabee to motion to table, Cochrane 2"4, voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Discuss question on September ballot regarding the addition of Freetown to BP. Mr
To file
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Larabee to motion to file, Cochrane 2™4 voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Review request from the Planning Board regarding the annual salary C.O.L.A. Board increase be applied to the Planning Board Secretary position for FY23
To table
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Larabee to motion to table, Cochrane 24, voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Accept resignation letter from Erin Bettes, Assistant Treasurer effective September Board 1, 2022
To accept, Cochrane abstained
The minutes record this as “voted,” naming Wendy F. Cochrane abstaining, but do not say how the other Selectmen voted, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Larabee to motion to accept, Cochrane abstained, Miller 2"4, voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Miller)
Vote to post Assistant Treasurer position
To post
The minutes record this as “voted,” naming Wendy F. Cochrane abstaining, but do not say how the other Selectmen voted, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Larabee to motion to post, Cochrane abstained, Miller 254, voted..” (Motion: Larabee)
To authorize
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Larabee to motion to authorize, Cochrane 274, voted..” (Motion: Larabee)
Enter into Executive Session under MGL Ch
To enter into E.S.
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Larabee to motion to enter into E.S., Cochrane 2"4, voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
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