Change Summary

On Oct 28, 2022 3:55 PM EDT Dee Green changed a meeting of Select Board as follows:

• Meeting agenda changed from

  BERLIN SELECT BOARD MEETING – Fiscal Year 2023
  Virtual Meeting Only in light of COVID-19 pandemic - Log-in information is 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 its 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 the Town Administrator/ADA Coordinator 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.”
  
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  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
  
  CORRESPONDENCE
  
  GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
  
  HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
  
  ●	General Department Update - TBD
  
  TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
  	http://www.townofberlin.com/town-administrator/pages/town-administrator-reports
  
  OLD BUSINESS
  
  NEW BUSINESS
  
  BOARD QUESTIONS & COMMENTS/LIAISON UPDATES
  
  EXECUTIVE SESSION – The Board will enter an 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
  
  The 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:
  
  1.	Webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/148969555   
  2.	Or iPhone one-tap US: +16465588656,,148969555#  or +13017158592,,148969555#
  3.	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 hands 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

  BERLIN SELECT BOARD MEETING
  Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 7:00 pm
  Virtual Meeting Only in light of the COVID-19 pandemic - Log-in information is 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 its 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 the Town Administrator/ADA Coordinator 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
  October 24, 2022, Open Session
  
  CORRESPONDENCE
  
  GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
  
  HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
  7:00 PM - FY23 Tax Classification Hearing
  Review/Approve Interest Rate for Town Borrowing to Acquire Horseshoe Pond lands from Sudbury Valley Trustees {closing date scheduled for 11/8/22}
  General Department Update - Richard Hanks, Building Commissioner
  General Department Update - Fred Cummings, Highway/Facilities Superintendent
  
  TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
  	http://www.townofberlin.com/town-administrator/pages/town-administrator-reports
  
  OLD BUSINESS
  Accept Donation of Drones, Vehicle, and Training from Nonprofit The Stevens Family Foundation of Marlborough
  FY24 Budget Process
  Budget Memo
  Letter to Schools
  Supplemental Funding Request Form
  
  
  NEW BUSINESS
  Common Victualler License - Calendar Years 2022 & 2023 - Jersey Mike’s, 48 Highland Commons
  Appointments:
  Reappointment of Patricia Jackson as a regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (term through November 30, 2027)
  Appoint Town of Berlin Representatives to the Nashoba Valley Regional Dispatch District (NVRDD) Administrative Board, effective immediately and through 5/31/2023, as follows:
  Town Administrator Kristen L. Rubin as the Primary Representative
  Select Board Vice Chair Christine Keefe as Alternate Representative
  BOARD QUESTIONS & COMMENTS/LIAISON UPDATES
  
  EXECUTIVE SESSION -  The Board will enter an 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
  
  The 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 hands 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:

Information for Meeting of Select Board
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022 7:00 PM EDT

BERLIN SELECT BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 7:00 pm
Virtual Meeting Only in light of the COVID-19 pandemic - Log-in information is 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 its 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 the Town Administrator/ADA Coordinator 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
October 24, 2022, Open Session

CORRESPONDENCE

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
7:00 PM - FY23 Tax Classification Hearing
Review/Approve Interest Rate for Town Borrowing to Acquire Horseshoe Pond lands from Sudbury Valley Trustees {closing date scheduled for 11/8/22}
General Department Update - Richard Hanks, Building Commissioner
General Department Update - Fred Cummings, Highway/Facilities Superintendent

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
	http://www.townofberlin.com/town-administrator/pages/town-administrator-reports

OLD BUSINESS
Accept Donation of Drones, Vehicle, and Training from Nonprofit The Stevens Family Foundation of Marlborough
FY24 Budget Process
Budget Memo
Letter to Schools
Supplemental Funding Request Form


NEW BUSINESS
Common Victualler License - Calendar Years 2022 & 2023 - Jersey Mike’s, 48 Highland Commons
Appointments:
Reappointment of Patricia Jackson as a regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (term through November 30, 2027)
Appoint Town of Berlin Representatives to the Nashoba Valley Regional Dispatch District (NVRDD) Administrative Board, effective immediately and through 5/31/2023, as follows:
Town Administrator Kristen L. Rubin as the Primary Representative
Select Board Vice Chair Christine Keefe as Alternate Representative
BOARD QUESTIONS & COMMENTS/LIAISON UPDATES

EXECUTIVE SESSION -  The Board will enter an 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

The 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 hands 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*