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February 1, 2023
20 recorded votes, 20 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
Approve Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2022
To table
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, Larabee 2". voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Appoint Catherine Charette as a member of the COA. The Board voted to appoint
To appoint
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 appoint, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Accept resignation letter from Police Officer Ryan Linehan
To accept
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 accept, Larabee 24; voted..” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Sign Police Union MOA for FY23
To approve
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 approve, Cochrane 24; voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Approve Police Mutual Aid Agreement
To approve
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 approve, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Approve Common Use request from the Berkley Public Library for the Flying High Dogs event on Saturday, June 24, 2023
To approve
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 approve, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Sign contract for Designer Services for Berkley Public Schools
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 24; voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Review email from the Berkley Highway Department regarding the purchase of Mail recycled materials
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 24; voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Review book title “Massachusetts: A Pictorial Celebration of Its 351 City and Town Halls” received from KP Law
To accept and donate
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 and donate, Cochrane 24. voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Review email from the National Opioid Settlements Implementation Administrator regarding the New National Opioid Settlement Notice
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"4. voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Review letter from Xfinity dated January 23, 2023 regarding emergency/trouble reporting procedures
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". voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Review letter from the Office of the Town Clerk regarding the Annual Town Elections Calendar
To approve
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 approve, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Vote on FY23 COLA increase from the Bristol County Retirement Board
To approve
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 approve, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Accept land donation of property known as 48RR Locust Street and to record it with the Northern Bristol County Registry of Deeds
To accept and record
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 and record, Cochrane 24; voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Sign Animal Control Officer Designation for 2023
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™4. voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Accept resignation from Town Clerk's Clerk Kerrie Perkins effective February 9, 2023
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)
Post Town Clerk's Clerk position
To post
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 post, Cochrane 2"4; voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Vote on Berkley Highway Department nonunion employee pay increase
To approve
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 approve, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
The Town Administrator provided an update regarding the Code of Conduct Policy as recommended by the Insurance Company and noted that the Policy gives the Town Administrator and Board of Selectmen more capabilities to go
To approve
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 approve, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
The Board voted to adjourn with the announcement of the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m
To adjourn
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 adjourn, Cochrane 2"; voted..” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
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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