(April 13, 2017) The Berlin Town Council discussed the following items during a meeting at town hall on Monday:
Take Pride
The council unanimously approved a proclamation to designate the week of April 22-29 as “Take Pride in Berlin Week.” Bohlen said the town had designated a week in April as such for four years.
Berlin Clean-Up Day, when the town asks for volunteer assistance with town parks, is April 22.
Bohlen said the town would give out yellow “Berlin pride” wristbands during the week, and some merchants have agreed to give discounts to anyone wearing them.
The town will also host a hashtag photo contest using #BetterInBerlin on Instagram and Facebook, with each photo counting as an entry to win “some really great prizes,” according to Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells.
Substitution
Council Vice President Elroy Brittingham filled in for Mayor Gee Williams, who was apparently under the weather. All councilmembers were present.
“You’re stuck with me,” Brittingham said with a laugh.
Deed of dedication
The council, minus Troy Purnell, who recused himself, approved a deed of dedication for the Purnell Crossing community.
Town Administrator Laura Allen said the project was complete and the road met town standards. She said a project bond of $60,000 would be zeroed out.
Housekeeping
Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen called for a motion to approve plans and policies required by the Community Development Block Grant, essentially, an item of housekeeping. The town approves certain items related to the grant annually, every two years, and every five years, she said.
“You have seen and passed all of these before and you will see them again,” she said.
The approval, which Bohlen said included adherence to certain civil rights laws, is a requirement for certain state grants.
Alcohol consumption
Wells said she worked with Berlin Police Lt. Robert Fisher on new security procedures for events that included consumption of alcohol. Yard signs will state that no outside alcohol can be brought into events and police will monitor the downtown perimeter, she said.
Additionally, town advertising and posters for events will include language about prohibiting outside alcoholic beverages.
Councilman Thom Gulyas, who had complained about alleged alcohol violations during town events, called the measures a great first start.
Take Pride
The council unanimously approved a proclamation to designate the week of April 22-29 as “Take Pride in Berlin Week.” Bohlen said the town had designated a week in April as such for four years.
Berlin Clean-Up Day, when the town asks for volunteer assistance with town parks, is April 22.
Bohlen said the town would give out yellow “Berlin pride” wristbands during the week, and some merchants have agreed to give discounts to anyone wearing them.
The town will also host a hashtag photo contest using #BetterInBerlin on Instagram and Facebook, with each photo counting as an entry to win “some really great prizes,” according to Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells.
Substitution
Council Vice President Elroy Brittingham filled in for Mayor Gee Williams, who was apparently under the weather. All councilmembers were present.
“You’re stuck with me,” Brittingham said with a laugh.
Deed of dedication
The council, minus Troy Purnell, who recused himself, approved a deed of dedication for the Purnell Crossing community.
Town Administrator Laura Allen said the project was complete and the road met town standards. She said a project bond of $60,000 would be zeroed out.
Housekeeping
Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen called for a motion to approve plans and policies required by the Community Development Block Grant, essentially, an item of housekeeping. The town approves certain items related to the grant annually, every two years, and every five years, she said.
“You have seen and passed all of these before and you will see them again,” she said.
The approval, which Bohlen said included adherence to certain civil rights laws, is a requirement for certain state grants.
Alcohol consumption
Wells said she worked with Berlin Police Lt. Robert Fisher on new security procedures for events that included consumption of alcohol. Yard signs will state that no outside alcohol can be brought into events and police will monitor the downtown perimeter, she said.
Additionally, town advertising and posters for events will include language about prohibiting outside alcoholic beverages.
Councilman Thom Gulyas, who had complained about alleged alcohol violations during town events, called the measures a great first start.