Change Summary

On May 11, 2015 6:17 PM EDT Dee Green changed a meeting of Select Board as follows:

• Meeting agenda changed from

  APPOINTMENTS:  None scheduled
  NEW BUSINESS:
  1.	Approval of meeting minutes – Vote
  2.	Approval of Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed for Mathews conservation land purchase – Ball Hill Rd. – Vote
  3.	Approval of disposal by throwing-out non-functional microwave oven in Food Pantry office - Vote
  4.	Review of communications to legislative delegation re DOR matter
  5.	Discussion regarding review of MRI draft public safety study
  6.	As sitting Personnel Committee, discussion regarding creation of Performance Improvement Plans
  7.	As sitting Personnel Committee, approval of FY16 List of Employees Levels/Steps/Rates – Vote 
  8.	Approval of memo to Accountant confirming FY16 Police Chief salary - Vote
  9.	Discussion regarding reimbursement to Town Counsel account for Conservation Commission legal assistance
  10.	Approval of letter to Verizon regarding repairs for field aside Community Garden – Vote
  11.	Discussion regarding summer Selectmen schedule & joint FinCom meetings re year-end close out
  12.	Approval of letter to federal and state legislative delegation regarding ATM vote re pipeline project – Vote 
  13.	Approval of letter of appreciation to former Conservation Commission member Karen Scheffer
  14.	Approval of Building Inspector vacation request - Vote
  15.	Miscellaneous Correspondence
  a.	Town Clerk’s Proceedings at the Special Town Meeting of May 4, 2015
  b.	Monthly reports: (i) Rescue, (ii) Building Insp., (iii) 1870 Town Hall Revolving, (iv) Family Food Pantry
  c.	ZBA Decision regarding Green Acres Development Group, Dudley Road, dated April 28, 2015
  d.	ZBA Hearing Notice, Howard & Cathy Coffman re 240 Central St. site plan, special permit approval
  e.	Attorney James Cawley May 6 request for Board appointment
  f.	Josh & Annmarie Wolfe May 6 noise complaint re 120 Highland Street
  g.	Email with CMRPC regarding Treasurer’s Office assistance
  h.	Workers Comp incident report, April 29, 2014
  i.	Berlin Earth Day May 9 announcement
  j.	Attorney Paul Giannetti April 29 letter re Scandura purchase of Highland Street Chapter land 
  k.	Admin. Sec. April 27 email confirming May 15th Devens dispatch tour meeting
  l.	Treasurer emails re bond rating; MTRS; Mable Marble Scholarship account, Treasurer bond increase
  m.	Mable Marble application materials received April 27th & May 4th
  n.	Powder House Newsletter, May/June 2015
  o.	Charter Comm.: (i) April 28 re terminated Time Warner/Comcast deal; (ii) April 30 re 2014 Financials
  p.	DLS May 1 Update on FEMA Reimbursements
  q.	Comcast April 27 letter notifying of terminated agreements with Charter and Time Warner Cable
  r.	Hampshire Council of Governments April 27 letter re collaborative’ s offerings
  s.	MIIA April 29 subrogation agreement letter re Feb. 4 motor vehicle accident
  t.	Ethics Commission monthly seminar advisory
  u.	State of MA Animal Response Team March 2015 newsletter
  v.	DOR/DLS FY16 Local Aid Estimates 
  w.	MIIA May training schedule
  x.	Email re COA van program – sample job descriptions and pay rate
  y.	Email re May 6 PRR for payroll data on MassWorks/River Road West rotary project
  z.	CommBuys Update, May 7, regarding Verizon subcontractor muni reach out program
  aa.	DOR/DLS City & Town newsletter, May 7 
  bb.	AG’s May 5 announcement re Summer Youth Jobs grant opportunities
  16.	Executive Session: none scheduled
  OLD BUSINESS:  
  •	Tolman Property groundwater concerns 
  •	Town Offices IT – management, email stability, scanning, storage needs 
  •	Highland Commons mitigation funds disbursement policy/process
  •	Senior/Veteran Work Off programs

  to

  ***UPDATED 5/11/2015***
  APPOINTMENTS:  None scheduled
  NEW BUSINESS:
  1.	Approval of meeting minutes – Vote
  2.	Approval of FY15 Real Estate refund(s) – Vote(s)
  3.	Approval of Acceptance of Quitclaim Deeds (Mathews, Kelsey) and CR (Mathews) re conservation land purchases – Vote(s)
  4.	Approval of Treasurer request to increase bonding level – Vote
  5.	Approval of letter of appreciation to former Concomm member Karen Scheffer - Vote
  6.	Approval of disposal by throwing-out non-functional microwave oven in Food Pantry office - Vote
  7.	Review of communications to: (a) the AG’s Office; and (b) the legislative delegation re BBS/DOR matter
  8.	Discussion regarding review of MRI draft public safety study
  9.	As sitting Personnel Committee, discussion regarding creation of Performance Improvement Plans
  10.	Approval of memo to Accountant confirming FY16 Police Chief salary – Vote
  11.	Approval of Hampshire Council of Governments Community Choice Aggregation of Electricity program contract - Vote
  12.	Discussion regarding reimbursement to Town Counsel account for Conservation Commission legal assistance
  13.	Discussion regarding summer Selectmen schedule & joint FinCom meetings re year-end close out
  14.	Approval of letter to federal and state legislative delegation regarding ATM vote re pipeline project – Vote 
  15.	Approval of letter of appreciation to former Conservation Commission member Karen Scheffer
  16.	Approval of Build. Insp. requests: (a) to contact BMS roofing contractor regarding warranty; (b) vacation– Vote(s)
  17.	As acting Personnel Committee, review post-COBRA insurance continuance request
  18.	Discussion regarding IG Procurement course attendance
  19.	Miscellaneous Correspondence
  a.	Town Clerk’s May 4, 2015 STM Proceedings, and Art. 14 & 25 excerpted May 4th ATM certifications.
  b.	May 11 confirmation of fully executed settlement agreement, Johnston v Berlin
  c.	Monthly reports: (i) Rescue, (ii) Building Insp., (iii) 1870 Town Hall Revolving, (iv) Family Food Pantry
  d.	ZBA Decision regarding Green Acres Development Group, Dudley Road, dated April 28, 2015
  e.	ZBA Hearing Notice, Howard & Cathy Coffman re 240 Central St. site plan, special permit approval
  f.	DCR May 7 letter re June 25 dam inspections [Barefoot Brook, Brewer Brook & Lester G. Ross](cc’d PB & CC)
  g.	Attorney James Cawley May 6 request for Board appointment
  h.	Attorney Peter Carrozza May 7 representation letter re Feb. 4 Worcester MVA
  i.	Josh & Annmarie Wolfe May 6 noise complaint re 120 Highland Street
  j.	Email with CMRPC regarding Treasurer’s Office assistance
  k.	Workers Comp incident report, April 29, 2014
  l.	May 7th Notice to Municipal Animal Inspector of Possible Exposure to Rabies (cc’d to BOH and Dog Officer)
  m.	FinCom Chair May 7 email regarding FY15 year-end joint meetings with Selectmen on June 22 & July 13
  n.	Accountant memo re Town Offices HVAC 
  o.	Treasurer: (i) May 10 to ADP re termination of service; (ii) FAC meeting resumption in June; (iii) MTRS
  p.	Attorney Paul Giannetti April 29 letter re Scandura purchase of Highland Street Chapter land 
  q.	Admin. Sec. April 27 email confirming May 15th Devens dispatch tour meeting
  r.	Mable Marble application materials received April 27th & May 4th
  s.	Powder House Newsletter, May/June 2015
  t.	Charter Comm.: (i) April 28 re terminated Time Warner/Comcast deal; (ii) April 30 re 2014 Financials
  u.	DLS May 1 Update on FEMA Reimbursements
  v.	Comcast April 27 letter notifying of terminated agreements with Charter and Time Warner Cable
  w.	Hampshire Council of Governments April 27 letter re collaborative’ s offerings
  x.	MIIA April 29 subrogation agreement letter re Feb. 4 motor vehicle accident
  y.	Ethics Commission monthly seminar advisory
  z.	State of MA Animal Response Team March 2015 newsletter
  aa.	DOR/DLS FY16 Local Aid Estimates 
  bb.	MIIA May training schedule
  cc.	Email re COA van program – sample job descriptions and pay rate
  dd.	Email re May 6 PRR for payroll data on MassWorks/River Road West rotary project
  ee.	CommBuys Update, May 7, regarding Verizon subcontractor muni reach out program
  ff.	DOR/DLS City & Town newsletter, May 7 
  gg.	AG’s May 5 announcement re Summer Youth Jobs grant opportunities
  20.	Executive Session: none scheduled
  OLD BUSINESS:  
  •	Tolman Property groundwater concerns 
  •	Town Offices IT – management, email stability, scanning, storage needs 
  •	Highland Commons mitigation funds disbursement policy/process
  •	Senior/Veteran Work Off programs

So that the meeting notice now reads:

Information for Meeting of Select Board
Monday May 11, 2015 7:00 PM EDT

***UPDATED 5/11/2015***
APPOINTMENTS:  None scheduled
NEW BUSINESS:
1.	Approval of meeting minutes – Vote
2.	Approval of FY15 Real Estate refund(s) – Vote(s)
3.	Approval of Acceptance of Quitclaim Deeds (Mathews, Kelsey) and CR (Mathews) re conservation land purchases – Vote(s)
4.	Approval of Treasurer request to increase bonding level – Vote
5.	Approval of letter of appreciation to former Concomm member Karen Scheffer – Vote
6.	Approval of May 31st “Make a Mark for Mark” cancer walk - Vote
7.	Approval of disposal by throwing-out non-functional microwave oven in Food Pantry office - Vote
8.	Review of communications to: (a) the AG’s Office; and (b) the legislative delegation re BBS/DOR matter
9.	Discussion regarding review of MRI draft public safety study
10.	As sitting Personnel Committee, discussion regarding creation of Performance Improvement Plans
11.	Approval of memo to Accountant confirming FY16 Police Chief salary – Vote
12.	Approval of Hampshire Council of Governments Community Choice Aggregation of Electricity program contract - Vote
13.	Discussion regarding reimbursement to Town Counsel account for Conservation Commission legal assistance
14.	Discussion regarding summer Selectmen schedule & joint FinCom meetings re year-end close out
15.	Approval of letter to federal and state legislative delegation regarding ATM vote re pipeline project – Vote 
16.	Approval of letter of appreciation to former Conservation Commission member Karen Scheffer
17.	Approval of Build. Insp. requests: (a) to contact BMS roofing contractor regarding warranty; (b) vacation– Vote(s)
18.	As acting Personnel Committee, review post-COBRA insurance continuance request
19.	Discussion regarding IG Procurement course attendance
20.	Miscellaneous Correspondence
a.	Town Clerk’s May 4, 2015 STM Proceedings, and Art. 14 & 25 excerpted May 4th ATM certifications.
b.	May 11 confirmation of fully executed settlement agreement, Johnston v Berlin
c.	Monthly reports: (i) Rescue, (ii) Building Insp., (iii) 1870 Town Hall Revolving, (iv) Family Food Pantry
d.	ZBA Decision regarding Green Acres Development Group, Dudley Road, dated April 28, 2015
e.	ZBA Hearing Notice, Howard & Cathy Coffman re 240 Central St. site plan, special permit approval
f.	DCR May 7 letter re June 25 dam inspections [Barefoot Brook, Brewer Brook & Lester G. Ross](cc’d PB & CC)
g.	Attorney James Cawley May 6 request for Board appointment
h.	Attorney Peter Carrozza May 7 representation letter re Feb. 4 Worcester MVA
i.	Josh & Annmarie Wolfe May 6 noise complaint re 120 Highland Street
j.	Email with CMRPC regarding Treasurer’s Office assistance
k.	Workers Comp incident report, April 29, 2014
l.	May 7th Notice to Municipal Animal Inspector of Possible Exposure to Rabies (cc’d to BOH and Dog Officer)
m.	FinCom Chair May 7 email regarding FY15 year-end joint meetings with Selectmen on June 22 & July 13
n.	Accountant memo re Town Offices HVAC 
o.	Treasurer: (i) May 10 to ADP re termination of service; (ii) FAC meeting resumption in June; (iii) MTRS
p.	Attorney Paul Giannetti April 29 letter re Scandura purchase of Highland Street Chapter land 
q.	Admin. Sec. April 27 email confirming May 15th Devens dispatch tour meeting
r.	Mable Marble application materials received April 27th & May 4th
s.	Powder House Newsletter, May/June 2015
t.	Charter Comm.: (i) April 28 re terminated Time Warner/Comcast deal; (ii) April 30 re 2014 Financials
u.	DLS May 1 Update on FEMA Reimbursements
v.	Comcast April 27 letter notifying of terminated agreements with Charter and Time Warner Cable
w.	Hampshire Council of Governments April 27 letter re collaborative’ s offerings
x.	MIIA April 29 subrogation agreement letter re Feb. 4 motor vehicle accident
y.	Ethics Commission monthly seminar advisory
z.	State of MA Animal Response Team March 2015 newsletter
aa.	DOR/DLS FY16 Local Aid Estimates 
bb.	MIIA May training schedule
cc.	Email re COA van program – sample job descriptions and pay rate
dd.	Email re May 6 PRR for payroll data on MassWorks/River Road West rotary project
ee.	CommBuys Update, May 7, regarding Verizon subcontractor muni reach out program
ff.	DOR/DLS City & Town newsletter, May 7 
gg.	AG’s May 5 announcement re Summer Youth Jobs grant opportunities
21.	Executive Session: none scheduled
OLD BUSINESS:  
•	Tolman Property groundwater concerns 
•	Town Offices IT – management, email stability, scanning, storage needs 
•	Highland Commons mitigation funds disbursement policy/process
•	Senior/Veteran Work Off programs