On Jan 20, 2022 2:11 PM EST Dee Green changed a meeting of Select Board as follows:
** Updated 10/20/2021 ** BERLIN SELECT BOARD MEETING Monday, January 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Only in light of COVID-19 pandemic - Log-in information included below NOTICES & AGENDA NOTICES VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE: Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limits on the number of people that may gather in one place due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) and as amended since this meeting of the Town of Berlin Select Board will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real-time, via technological means. The Town of Berlin will use best efforts to post an audio or video recording, transcript, or another comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on: The Town’s Webpage: http://www.townofberlin.com/berlin-tv The Town’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/townofberlintv Approved minutes will be posted to www.mytowngovernment.org/01503 For this meeting, members of the public who wish to attend the virtual meeting may attend via the Zoom Webinar platform in one of two ways: (1) with both audio & video access, or (2) by telephone/audio-only. Zoom Virtual Meetings Zoom Meetings provide remote meeting capability for meeting participants and audience members alike. Meeting attendance can be achieved in one of two ways (either way, see log-in directions at the end of this meeting posting): Video conference (recommended) – requires an Internet-enabled device with a camera and microphone (laptop, tablet, smartphone, or PC - there needs to be a camera and microphone to be seen, heard, and hear discussion); or Telephone only – By making a telephone call to a Zoom Meeting access telephone number and entering the meeting ID#. You will be unable to see other meeting participants or any documents presented during the meeting. ADA ACCOMMODATIONS NOTICE: Attendees who may need accommodations should contact Town Administrator/ADA Coordinator Margaret Nartowicz at townadmin@townofberlin.com at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY NOTICE: The Town of Berlin does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, genetic information, homelessness, citizenship, or any other class protected by state or federal law.” *********************************** AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings of the Berlin Select Board are generally recorded for transmission on both the Berlin Cable Television Access Channel and YouTube. Your voice, image, and/or telephone number may be recorded. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 10, 2022, Open Session January 20, 2022, Open Session CORRESPONDENCE GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS 7:10 PM - General Department Update - TBD TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT http://www.townofberlin.com/town-administrator/pages/town-administrator-reports OLD BUSINESS TBD NEW BUSINESS TBD BOARD QUESTIONS & COMMENTS/LIAISON UPDATES EXECUTIVE SESSION – The Board will enter executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(____): NONE SCHEDULED And will return to open session thereafter: to further conduct its regular business meeting only to adjourn the meeting ADJOURNMENT Listed agenda items were reasonably anticipated by the Chair and may be discussed at the meeting. Other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. Items may be taken out of printed order. Meeting posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law - M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §§ 18-25, inclusive. ************** ZOOM WEBINAR: DIAL-IN INSTRUCTIONS Please join us in one of 3 ways: Webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/148969555 Or iPhone one-tap US: +16465588656,,148969555# or +13017158592,,148969555# Or Telephone: Dial US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 148 969 555 Telephone caller codes: *6 to turn on/off your phone microphone *9 to ‘raise your hand’ from the audience. Every effort will be made to note the order in which audience members have raised their hand to be ‘called upon’. Discretion to entertain comments and questions from the audience rests with the Chair pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. When recognized by the Chair, callers must clearly state their name and address before asking a question or making a comment. *END*to
** Updated 1/20/2022 ** BERLIN SELECT BOARD MEETING Monday, January 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Only in light of COVID-19 pandemic - Log-in information included below NOTICES & AGENDA NOTICES VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE: Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limits on the number of people that may gather in one place due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) and as amended since this meeting of the Town of Berlin Select Board will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real-time, via technological means. The Town of Berlin will use best efforts to post an audio or video recording, transcript, or another comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on: The Town’s Webpage: http://www.townofberlin.com/berlin-tv The Town’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/townofberlintv Approved minutes will be posted to www.mytowngovernment.org/01503 For this meeting, members of the public who wish to attend the virtual meeting may attend via the Zoom Webinar platform in one of two ways: (1) with both audio & video access, or (2) by telephone/audio-only. Zoom Virtual Meetings Zoom Meetings provide remote meeting capability for meeting participants and audience members alike. Meeting attendance can be achieved in one of two ways (either way, see log-in directions at the end of this meeting posting): Video conference (recommended) – requires an Internet-enabled device with a camera and microphone (laptop, tablet, smartphone, or PC - there needs to be a camera and microphone to be seen, heard, and hear discussion); or Telephone only – By making a telephone call to a Zoom Meeting access telephone number and entering the meeting ID#. You will be unable to see other meeting participants or any documents presented during the meeting. ADA ACCOMMODATIONS NOTICE: Attendees who may need accommodations should contact Town Administrator/ADA Coordinator Margaret Nartowicz at townadmin@townofberlin.com at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY NOTICE: The Town of Berlin does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, genetic information, homelessness, citizenship, or any other class protected by state or federal law.” *********************************** AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings of the Berlin Select Board are generally recorded for transmission on both the Berlin Cable Television Access Channel and YouTube. Your voice, image, and/or telephone number may be recorded. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 10, 2022, Open Session January 20, 2022, Open Session CORRESPONDENCE GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS 7:10 PM - General Department Update - Highway/Facilities 7:20 PM - MGL c.32B, §§21-22 Discuss whether to invoke Health Plan Design Changes - Jill Gallant-Shaw, Cook & Co. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT http://www.townofberlin.com/town-administrator/pages/town-administrator-reports OLD BUSINESS Discuss DLS Financial Management Review with Administrative Finance Team FY23 Budget Process Updates & Budget Request/Recommended Line Item Approvals; discuss BBRSD preliminary budget proposal Coffee Talk Updates NEW BUSINESS Boston Post Cane award (to Berlin’s oldest living resident) - Arthur P Lange Sr. (age 98) TA Recommendation - Select Board appointment of Fred Cummings as permanent Highway & Facilities Superintendent effective 1-31-2022 Town Administrator Notices of Intent to Appoint, if any Town Approval of affordable rent amounts for The Rockwell Apartments, River Road West, as required by the Dept. of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) BOARD QUESTIONS & COMMENTS/LIAISON UPDATES EXECUTIVE SESSION – The Board will enter executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(____): NONE SCHEDULED And will return to open session thereafter: to further conduct its regular business meeting only to adjourn the meeting ADJOURNMENT Listed agenda items were reasonably anticipated by the Chair and may be discussed at the meeting. Other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. Items may be taken out of printed order. Meeting posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law - M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §§ 18-25, inclusive. ************** ZOOM WEBINAR: DIAL-IN INSTRUCTIONS Please join us in one of 3 ways: Webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/148969555 Or iPhone one-tap US: +16465588656,,148969555# or +13017158592,,148969555# Or Telephone: Dial US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 148 969 555 Telephone caller codes: *6 to turn on/off your phone microphone *9 to ‘raise your hand’ from the audience. Every effort will be made to note the order in which audience members have raised their hand to be ‘called upon’. Discretion to entertain comments and questions from the audience rests with the Chair pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. When recognized by the Chair, callers must clearly state their name and address before asking a question or making a comment. *END*
So that the meeting notice now reads:
| Town: | Berlin, MA |
| Board: | Select Board |
| Time: | Monday January 24, 2022 7:00 PM EST |
| Location: | VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY - Zoom.com - details within posting |
| Agenda: | ** Updated 1/20/2022 ** BERLIN SELECT BOARD MEETING Monday, January 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting Only in light of COVID-19 pandemic - Log-in information included below NOTICES & AGENDA NOTICES VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE: Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limits on the number of people that may gather in one place due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) and as amended since this meeting of the Town of Berlin Select Board will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real-time, via technological means. The Town of Berlin will use best efforts to post an audio or video recording, transcript, or another comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on: The Town’s Webpage: http://www.townofberlin.com/berlin-tv The Town’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/townofberlintv Approved minutes will be posted to www.mytowngovernment.org/01503 For this meeting, members of the public who wish to attend the virtual meeting may attend via the Zoom Webinar platform in one of two ways: (1) with both audio & video access, or (2) by telephone/audio-only. Zoom Virtual Meetings Zoom Meetings provide remote meeting capability for meeting participants and audience members alike. Meeting attendance can be achieved in one of two ways (either way, see log-in directions at the end of this meeting posting): Video conference (recommended) – requires an Internet-enabled device with a camera and microphone (laptop, tablet, smartphone, or PC - there needs to be a camera and microphone to be seen, heard, and hear discussion); or Telephone only – By making a telephone call to a Zoom Meeting access telephone number and entering the meeting ID#. You will be unable to see other meeting participants or any documents presented during the meeting. ADA ACCOMMODATIONS NOTICE: Attendees who may need accommodations should contact Town Administrator/ADA Coordinator Margaret Nartowicz at townadmin@townofberlin.com at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY NOTICE: The Town of Berlin does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, genetic information, homelessness, citizenship, or any other class protected by state or federal law.” *********************************** AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings of the Berlin Select Board are generally recorded for transmission on both the Berlin Cable Television Access Channel and YouTube. Your voice, image, and/or telephone number may be recorded. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 10, 2022, Open Session January 20, 2022, Open Session CORRESPONDENCE GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS 7:10 PM - General Department Update - Highway/Facilities 7:20 PM - MGL c.32B, §§21-22 Discuss whether to invoke Health Plan Design Changes - Jill Gallant-Shaw, Cook & Co. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT http://www.townofberlin.com/town-administrator/pages/town-administrator-reports OLD BUSINESS Discuss DLS Financial Management Review with Administrative Finance Team FY23 Budget Process Updates & Budget Request/Recommended Line Item Approvals; discuss BBRSD preliminary budget proposal Coffee Talk Updates NEW BUSINESS Boston Post Cane award (to Berlin’s oldest living resident) - Arthur P Lange Sr. (age 98) TA Recommendation - Select Board appointment of Fred Cummings as permanent Highway & Facilities Superintendent effective 1-31-2022 Town Administrator Notices of Intent to Appoint, if any Town Approval of affordable rent amounts for The Rockwell Apartments, River Road West, as required by the Dept. of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) BOARD QUESTIONS & COMMENTS/LIAISON UPDATES EXECUTIVE SESSION – The Board will enter executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(____): NONE SCHEDULED And will return to open session thereafter: to further conduct its regular business meeting only to adjourn the meeting ADJOURNMENT Listed agenda items were reasonably anticipated by the Chair and may be discussed at the meeting. Other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. Items may be taken out of printed order. Meeting posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law - M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §§ 18-25, inclusive. ************** ZOOM WEBINAR: DIAL-IN INSTRUCTIONS Please join us in one of 3 ways: Webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/148969555 Or iPhone one-tap US: +16465588656,,148969555# or +13017158592,,148969555# Or Telephone: Dial US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 148 969 555 Telephone caller codes: *6 to turn on/off your phone microphone *9 to ‘raise your hand’ from the audience. Every effort will be made to note the order in which audience members have raised their hand to be ‘called upon’. Discretion to entertain comments and questions from the audience rests with the Chair pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. When recognized by the Chair, callers must clearly state their name and address before asking a question or making a comment. *END* |
| Scheduled By: | Dee Green |
| Posted At: | Oct 21, 2021 11:36 AM EDT |
| Last Modified: | Jan 20, 2022 2:11 PM EST |