Board & Commisions Meeting Schedule
All meeting dates are subject to change. Unless otherwise indicated as Closed, all meetings are open to the public. Meetings are held at the Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, 2nd floor.
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Board of Elections Supervisors
Tue., Jul 3, 2012
5:30 PM - First planned meeting for 2012 Election. Date subject to change.
TOWN OF BERLIN
Rules in accordance with: Article VI of the Berlin Charter
Current Members
Anthony Bowen
Milton Schul
Barbara Derrickson
Leola Smack
Louis Creter
Duties: In charge of the registration of voters, nominations and all town elections
Qualifications: Appointed by Mayor with the approval of the Council
Qualified voters of the town
Shall not hold or be candidates for any elective office during the term of office
Meetings: Elections are held the second Tuesday in October of every second even-numbered year. Accounting from 1988 the town shall elect a mayor; one person as councilmember from District 2 and one person from District 3. Accounting from 1986 the town shall elect one councilmember at-large; one person from District 1 and one person from District 4.
Term: 4 years (beginning on or before the first Monday in March in every odd-numbered year accounting from 1993)
Members: 5 members
Board of Zoning Appeals
Wed., Feb 1, 2012
Cancelled
Wed., Mar 7, 2012
7:00pm
TOWN OF BERLIN
Rules in accordance with: Article 66B Section 4.07
Current Members
Joe Moore - Chairman
Woody Bunting - Vice Chairman
Sonny Adkins
Doug Parks
Fred Pierdon
Geren Mortensen - Alternate
Duties: Hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative officer in the enforcement of any zoning ordinance
Hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of an ordinance
Authorize on appeal in specific cases a variance from the terms of the ordinance.
Qualifications: Understanding of and appreciation for zoning principles, knowledge of conditions for zoning principles, knowledge of conditions in the community and of its planning objectives and policies, general civic interest, as opposed to special or private interest, and a fair judicial approach.
Meetings: As needed
Term: 3 years
Members: At least 3 members
Historic District Commission
Wed., Feb 1, 2012
5:30pm
Wed., Mar 7, 2012
5:30pm
TOWN OF BERLIN
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Article 66B, Section 8.01 through 8.15
Current Members
Carol Rose - Chairperson
Rick Stack - Vice Chairman
Betty Hammond
Katie Gaskins Matthews
Mary Moore
Joel Todd - alternate
Duties: Analyze and make recommendations concerning the preservation of sites, structures, or districts of historic, archeological,
architectural, or cultural significance within the area served by the commission.
Propose boundaries for sites, structures, or districts
Identify and designate particular sites, structures, or districts to be preserved
Consider only the exterior features of a structure and may not consider interior arrangements
Qualifications: Are qualified by interest
2 members shall be residents of or property owners in the residential section of the Berlin Historic Zone
2 members shall be residents of or property owners in the business section of the Berlin Historic Zone
1 member shall be a resident or property owner in Berlin outside the Historic Zone
Meetings: As needed
Term: 3 years
Members: 5 members
Parks Commission
Wed., Feb 1, 2012
5:30 PM-NOTE: This meeting will be held at the Multipurpose Building on Flower Street. There will also be a meeting about Walkable/Bikeable Berlin at 6 PM. Open House from 5-6.
Wed., Mar 7, 2012
5:30 PM
TOWN OF BERLIN
Rules in accordance with: Chapter 18-2 of the Berlin Code
Current Members
Mike Wiley - chair
Patricia Dufendach
Sarah Hooper
Loretta Brown-Briddell
Bruce Hyder
Duties: Advise the Council on the quality of the recreational facilities
Assist in the provision of well-designed and maintained park facilities
Develop and coordinate cooperative working relationships with town officials and staff, local and state public agencies and civic clubs in the development of recreational facilities
Assist the Mayor and Council in the planning and provision of recreational facilities to meet current and projected needs through recommendations for land acquisition, facility development and funding sources
Develop a comprehensive program of facility management and maintenance
Qualifications: At least 3 members must reside within the corporate limits
The absence of 3 meetings of any member during the calendar year without an excuse shall create a vacancy
Meetings: Must meet at least 6 times per calendar year
Term: 2 year term
3 members for two years; 2 for one year; and 1 for three years
Members: 5 members (ex officio members when deemed necessary obtaining expert advice or volunteer services for individual projects or programs)
Planning and Zoning Commission
Wed., Feb 8, 2012
6:00pm
Wed., Mar 7, 2012
6:00pm
October Meeting rescheduled due to conflict with rescheduled Mayor & Council Meeting on October 13.
TOWN OF BERLIN
PLANNING COMMISSION
Rules in accordance with: Article 66B Section 3.01
Current Members
Newt Chandler - Chairman
Chris Denny - Vice Chairman
John Barrett
Bernell Bowen
Pete Cosby
Ron Cascio
Phyllis Purnell
Barb Stack - Alternate
Duties: At least once every 6 years revise and amend the Comprehensive Plan
Recommend Capital Improvements
Charged with making decisions on the development activities within the Town of Berlin. Such activity consisting of
Preliminary and Final Subdivision approvals, Site Plan review for specific project development, Annexation, Rezoning and
Ordinance Text Amendments.
Meetings: Must hold at least one regular meeting each month
Term: 5 years
Members: 5 or 7 members
