On Nov 10, 2022 3:08 PM EST Dee Green changed a meeting of Select Board as follows:
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.” *********************************** 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 VIRTUAL MEETING
Monday, November 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
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.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND THE VIRTUAL MEETING VIA:
Webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/148969555 (RECOMMENDED)
**Requires an Internet-enabled device with a camera and microphone
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 microphone; *9 to ‘raise your hand’ to speak
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.
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
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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board will enter an executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) {To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel} (Berlin Police Union Local 264, Massachusetts Coalition of Police, IUPA, AFL-CIO)
And will return to open session thereafter:
to further conduct its regular business meeting
only to adjourn the meeting
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 7, 2022
CORRESPONDENCE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
General Department Update - Fred Cummings, Highway/Facilities Supt.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
http://www.townofberlin.com/town-administrator/pages/town-administrator-reports
OLD BUSINESS
Treasurer/Collector Hiring Process Update
NEW BUSINESS
Review and Vote on a Memorandum of Agreement for a Collective Bargaining Agreement Covering the Period from July 1, 2021- June 30, 2024, with the Berlin Police Union, Local 264 MCOP
Approve for Signature by the Chair/Vice Chair - L.I.P. (Local Initiative Program) Regulatory Agreement with Sample Affordable Unit Deed Rider for the Homes at Highland Ridge Housing Development, off Highland Street
Next Steps - Explore Commercial Kitchen for 1870 Town Hall - Possible ARPA Project
ARPA Funding Discussion/Vote
BOARD QUESTIONS & COMMENTS/LIAISON UPDATES
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.So that the meeting notice now reads:
| Town: | Berlin, MA |
| Board: | Select Board |
| Time: | Monday November 14, 2022 7:00 PM EST |
| Location: | VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY - Zoom.com - details within posting |
| Agenda: | BERLIN SELECT BOARD VIRTUAL MEETING
Monday, November 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
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.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND THE VIRTUAL MEETING VIA:
Webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/148969555 (RECOMMENDED)
**Requires an Internet-enabled device with a camera and microphone
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 microphone; *9 to ‘raise your hand’ to speak
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.
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
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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board will enter an executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) {To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel} (Berlin Police Union Local 264, Massachusetts Coalition of Police, IUPA, AFL-CIO)
And will return to open session thereafter:
to further conduct its regular business meeting
only to adjourn the meeting
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 7, 2022
CORRESPONDENCE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
General Department Update - Fred Cummings, Highway/Facilities Supt.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
http://www.townofberlin.com/town-administrator/pages/town-administrator-reports
OLD BUSINESS
Treasurer/Collector Hiring Process Update
NEW BUSINESS
Review and Vote on a Memorandum of Agreement for a Collective Bargaining Agreement Covering the Period from July 1, 2021- June 30, 2024, with the Berlin Police Union, Local 264 MCOP
Approve for Signature by the Chair/Vice Chair - L.I.P. (Local Initiative Program) Regulatory Agreement with Sample Affordable Unit Deed Rider for the Homes at Highland Ridge Housing Development, off Highland Street
Next Steps - Explore Commercial Kitchen for 1870 Town Hall - Possible ARPA Project
ARPA Funding Discussion/Vote
BOARD QUESTIONS & COMMENTS/LIAISON UPDATES
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. |
| Scheduled By: | Dee Green |
| Posted At: | Jul 20, 2022 4:34 PM EDT |
| Last Modified: | Nov 10, 2022 3:08 PM EST |