On Oct 15, 2020 4:01 PM EDT Dee Green changed a meeting of Select Board as follows:
**updated 10/1/2020** BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETINGS Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Monday October 26, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2020 at 7 p.m. Virtual Meeting Only in light of COVID-19 pandemic Log-in information 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 limitation 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 Board of Selectmen 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 best efforts to post an audio or video recording, transcript, or other 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 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 Board of Selectmen 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 • Department Head visit TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT - online at: http://www.townofberlin.com/town-administrator/pages/town-administrator-reports OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS BOARD QUESTIONS & COMMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION – The Board will enter 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 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. ************** ZOOM WEBINAR: DIAL-IN INSTRUCTIONS (to be confirmed in final pre-meeting posting) Join us in one of 3 ways: Webinar link: XXXX Or iPhone one-tap US: XXX Or Telephone: Dial US: XXX 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 hand to be ‘called upon’. Discretion to entertain comments and questions from the audience rests with the Chairman pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. When recognized by the Chair, the caller must clearly state his/her name and address before asking a question or making a comment. *END*to
**updated 10/15/2020** BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING Monday, October 19, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting Only in light of COVID-19 pandemic Log-in information 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 limitation 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 Board of Selectmen 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 best efforts to post an audio or video recording, transcript, or other 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 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 IN OPEN SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings of the Board of Selectmen 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 executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the proposed fire union and will return to open session thereafter to further conduct its regular business meeting. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 13, 2020 – open session CORRESPONDENCE GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS Department Head Report - Fire/EMS Chief P. Kenneth Clark TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT - online at: http://www.townofberlin.com/town-administrator/pages/town-administrator-reports OLD BUSINESS Appoint Planning Board member Jay Teich - Alt. CMRPC FY21 Berlin Representative Discuss feedback from Town of Boylston Board of Selectmen regarding home rule approach to seeking special legislation for setting the Berlin-Boylston Regional School District School Committee member election cycle Update on Saturday, December 5, 2020 Special Town Meeting (warrant closes 11/2/2020 at 4:30PM) NEW BUSINESS BOARD QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 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. ************** ZOOM WEBINAR: DIAL-IN INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPEN SESSION 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 hand to be ‘called upon’. Discretion to entertain comments and questions from the audience rests with the Chairman pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. When recognized by the Chair, the caller must clearly state his/her name and address before asking a question or making a comment. *END*
So that the meeting notice now reads:
| Town: | Berlin, MA |
| Board: | Select Board |
| Time: | Monday October 19, 2020 6:30 PM EDT |
| Location: | Zoom meetings VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY - Zoom.com - details within posting |
| Agenda: | **updated 10/15/2020** BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING Monday, October 19, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting Only in light of COVID-19 pandemic Log-in information 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 limitation 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 Board of Selectmen 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 best efforts to post an audio or video recording, transcript, or other 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 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 IN OPEN SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings of the Board of Selectmen 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 executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the proposed fire union and will return to open session thereafter to further conduct its regular business meeting. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 13, 2020 – open session CORRESPONDENCE GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS Department Head Report - Fire/EMS Chief P. Kenneth Clark TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT - online at: http://www.townofberlin.com/town-administrator/pages/town-administrator-reports OLD BUSINESS Appoint Planning Board member Jay Teich - Alt. CMRPC FY21 Berlin Representative Discuss feedback from Town of Boylston Board of Selectmen regarding home rule approach to seeking special legislation for setting the Berlin-Boylston Regional School District School Committee member election cycle Update on Saturday, December 5, 2020 Special Town Meeting (warrant closes 11/2/2020 at 4:30PM) NEW BUSINESS BOARD QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 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. ************** ZOOM WEBINAR: DIAL-IN INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPEN SESSION 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 hand to be ‘called upon’. Discretion to entertain comments and questions from the audience rests with the Chairman pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. When recognized by the Chair, the caller must clearly state his/her name and address before asking a question or making a comment. *END* |
| Scheduled By: | Dee Green |
| Posted At: | Oct 01, 2020 3:57 PM EDT |
| Last Modified: | Oct 15, 2020 4:01 PM EDT |