THE BERLIN BULLETIN - March 2024
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Upcoming Town Meetings
SUBJECT TO CHANGE: All Mayor and Council and Boards and Commission Meetings are being held in person without attendance limitations. For more details and the most up-to-date information, please visit the meeting page on our website.
 
  • Tuesday, March 5, 2024: 10 AM Notice of Quorum: Three or more members of the Town of Berlin Mayor & Council may be together on this date and time to attend a meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners.
  • Monday, March 11, 2024: 7 PM Regular Session
  • Monday, March 25, 2024: 7 PM Regular Session

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Last Month's Meeting Highlights
February 5, 2024, Special Open Session:
To discuss Application in the 2024 Community Development Administration Local Government Infrastructure Financing Program.

February 12, 2024, Regular Session:
  1. Consent Agenda: a) Approval of Minutes for: 1. Regular Session of 1.22.24
  2. Presentation: a) Proclamation 2024-01: Month of February as National Black History Month
  3. Item(s) For Approval: a) Motion 2024-06: Approval of Special Event Application for Record Store Day on Saturday, April 20, 2024; b) Motion 2024-07: Approval of Employee Step and Grade System; c) Motion 2024-08: Approval of Request for Quote (RFQ) 2024-01: Design and Build Services for three (3) facilities owned and operated by the Town; d) Motion 2024-09: Approval of Request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-03: Audit Services for the Town’s existing Information Technology Contract and System; e) Motion 2024-10: Approval of Town of Berlin’s FY25 Worcester County Unrestricted Grant Funding Request

February 26, 2024, Closed Session:
STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO CLOSED SESSION, General Provisions Article, §3-305(b) (1) To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals.

February 26, 2024, Regular Session:
  1. Consent Agenda: a) Approval of Minutes for: 1. Special Open Session of 2.05.24; 2. Regular Session of 2.12.24
  2. Item(s) For Approval: a) Motion 2024-11: Approval of Chamber of Commerce Alcohol Permit Request for 2024 Events; b) Motion 2024-12: Approval for Burley Oak Brewing Company to sell alcohol to be consumed on premises at the Berlin farmers market and during events approved by the Mayor and Council for the sale/consumption of alcohol
  3. Presentation(s): a) BEACON Strategic Plan: Summary of Current Progress; b) Town of Berlin Financial Overview: FY2024 6-Month Review; c) PJM Quarterly Report (tabled); d) Town of Berlin 2023 Annual Report & 2024 Goals (tabled)
  4. Discussion: Step & Grade System for FY2025 with COLA and Projections
  5. First Reading – Ordinance 2024-01: Mayor and Council of Berlin Infrastructure Bonds, 2024 Series A (Public Hearing will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024).
  6. Announcement(s): a) Tax Rate Public Hearing Date; b) Poll Vote Results for Portion of Opioid Settlement

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