Information for Meeting of Select Board
Monday September 30, 2019 7:00 PM EDT

**updated 9/26/2019 **
CALL TO ORDER
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meetings of the Board of Selectmen are generally recorded for transmission on both the Berlin Cable Television Access Channel and YouTube.  Your voice and image may be recorded.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 9/23/2019
CORRESPONDENCE 
•	Letter of appreciation to Stockbridge Construction Company for graffiti removal on DCR Dam house in Berlin
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (IF BOARD DESIRES)
•	See the Selectmen’s Public Comment Guidelines on the Board’s webpage (http://www.townofberlin.com/board-selectmen) and outside Selectmen’s Office Room #206
HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
•	Building Commissioner Final Interviews (20 minutes each) 
7:15 -7:35 p.m.	Richard Hanks
7:35 – 7:55 p.m.	Mark Dupell
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
OLD BUSINESS
•	Signature:  Fiscal Year 20 Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division Competitive Grant contract:  $ 69,635.00 for: 
(1) Berlin Memorial School LED lighting - $66,422
(2) Building Operator Certification Training - $3,213
•	Appointments
o	Berlin Police Department patrol officers (FT, PT, & Special Officers) as investigating agents for the Berlin Board of Selectmen as the Local Licensing Authority under M.G.L. Chapter 138 (Alcoholic Liquors)
o	David Centeno as Part Time Police Officer, effective upon oath
o	Thomas Welch as a Special Police Officer, effective upon oath
o	Debra Rolfe to the Cultural Council for a term expiring May 31, 2020
•	Approval of Street Opening Permits (req. by Eversource Energy/Gas) for:
o	237 Gates Pond Road
o	243 Gates Pond Road
•	Approval of COA
o	Van Driver Job Description
o	Van Driver Policy
o	Passenger Emergency Contact Form
o	Vehicle Pre-Inspection Form
o	Van Incident & Accident Form
•	Approval of Guidelines for Applying for Liquor Licenses for Original and Transfer Applications
NEW BUSINESS
•	Town Contracts & Grants Policy and Procedure
BOARD QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION – The Board will enter executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a):
(1)	Exemption #(2) - Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Building Commissioner)
(2)	Exemption #(7) – Vote/approve executive session meeting minutes (September 23, 2019)
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 Chairman 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.