MassVoter.com← Berkley Board of SelectmenBerkley Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 7, 2022
15 recorded votes, 15 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
Hire/interview Raymond Ouellete as a Part-Time Maintenance Custodian for the Town Hall building
To hire
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, Cochrane 2™| voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Appoint Elizabeth “Lizza” Amaral as a Part-Time Civilian Dispatcher
To recommend
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Larabee to motion to recommend, Cochrane 2", voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Appoint Meghan Connolly to the ZBA. The Board voted to appoint Ms
To recommend
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Larabee to motion to recommend, Cochrane 2", voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Review request from Fire Chief Fournier to establish a Regional Dispatch Committee
To establish Committee
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 establish Committee, Larabee 2", voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Review proposal of Police and Fire Departments regarding Marine Unit and Harbormaster positions
To accept
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Larabee to motion to accept, Cochrane 2™4 voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Vote to increase pay grade for Officer Scott Raudonaitis from Grade 11, Step 2 to of Grade 13, Step 1
To accept
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 accept, Cochrane 2". voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Approve (i) August 3, 2022 Meeting Minutes; (ii) August 3, 2022 Meeting Minutes - Executive Session; (iii) August 8, 2022 Meeting Minutes; and (iv) August 24, 2022 Meeting Minutes
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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“Larabee to motion to approve, Cochrane 2", voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Review letter from Windward Trading Group LTD regarding the new recycling Mail law
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"4, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Review letter from the MA Historical Commission regarding the MA Preservation Projects Fund Grant Program
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"4, voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Public notice regarding joint petition of the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England, Inc, regarding the relocation of one joint pole location
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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“Larabee to motion to table, Cochrane 2™) voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Review draft for Motor Vehicle Professional Standards Backing Policy
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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“Larabee to motion to table, Cochrane 2™ voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Approve Annual Liquor, Common Victualler, Restricted Music, and Auto Class I, II, III, & G Licenses
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 to motion to approve, Larabee 2™4 voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Sign ABCC 2023 Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form and Renewal Certification 2023
To 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 to motion to sign, Cochrane 2™| voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Discuss hiring of Town Administrator, further review of applicants
To sign
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 sign, Cochrane 2™ voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
The Board voted to adjourn, with the announcement of the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 8:00 a .m
To adjourn
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 adjourn, Larabee 2™ voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
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