| Agenda: | BERLIN SELECT BOARD MEETING
Monday, June 27, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting - Log-in information below
NOTICES & AGENDA
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 as amended since, this meeting will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible.
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
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Approved minutes will be posted to www.mytowngovernment.org/01503
Members of the public who wish to attend the virtual meeting may attend in one of two ways: (1) with both audio & video access, or (2) by telephone/audio-only.
Zoom Virtual Meetings provide remote meeting capability for meeting participants and audience members alike. Meeting attendance can be achieved in one of two ways (see log-in directions at the end of this meeting posting):
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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
June 15, 2022, Open Session (at Personnel Committee Hearing)
CORRESPONDENCE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
General Department Update & request to accept donation of drones - Police Chief Eric Schartner
7:15 PM - MRI and Chief Clark - ALS Study Report Presentation
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
http://www.townofberlin.com/town-administrator/pages/town-administrator-reports
OLD BUSINESS
ARPA process discussion
Discuss Riverbridge payments, Licenses & Permits
Coronavirus Relief Fund - Municipal Program (CvRF-MP) Close Out - Authorize Chair to sign certification
Entertainment Permit Policies & Event Application (for Noise bylaw) - review/approve
NEW BUSINESS
Approve MassDOT state contract - Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP)
FY22 End-of-Year Appropriation Transfers (Fire & EMS Department)
Authorize Conservation Agent to apply for LAND grant for Horseshoe Pond project on behalf of Town & authorize Chair to sign letter
Discuss what to do with the 1949 Fire Truck and 1928 Nott fire truck. Get input from stakeholders.
1-Day Beer/Wine License - J. Paul Fabreau, Treasurer, non-profit Father Cue Golf Committee dba the Crystal Club Charity Open, Berlin Country Club, 25 Carr Road, Saturday, August 13, 2022 {event 6AM-6PM, alcohol service 8AM-6PM}. Condition release on Building Commissioner’s issuance of a tent permit prior to the event.
BOARD QUESTIONS & COMMENTS/LIAISON UPDATES
EXECUTIVE SESSION – NONE SCHEDULED
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.
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