| Agenda: | BERLIN SELECT BOARD VIRTUAL MEETING
Monday, January 30, 2023, 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 (Fire/EMS Chief)
*(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares (FederalMultidistrict Litigation vs. CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Teva, and Allergan)
And the Board will return to open session thereafter to further conduct its regular business meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 23, 2023
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
General Department Updates
Accountant
1870 Town Hall Manager
Highway Superintendent
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/CORRESPONDENCE
http://www.townofberlin.com/town-administrator/pages/town-administrator-reports
OLD BUSINESS
FY24 Budget Discussion/Vote
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss/Vote on Fire/EMS Chief Contract
TA Notice of Intent to Appoint Jon Paulino to FF Union seat on the Insurance Advisory Committee (term through 5/31/2023)
Review/Approve 2022 Select Board Annual Report (due 1/31/2023)
LSP Contract with Weston & Sampson
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. |