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Berkley Agricultural Commission advances nonprofit formation, sets $100 memorial-plate donation
Summary
At its April 24 meeting the Berkley Agricultural Commission reported completion of nonprofit paperwork for 'Friends of Berkley AgCom,' voted to delay opening a bank account until registration is finalized, set a $100 donation per memorial plaque plate, ordered roadside signs, and discussed Facebook advertising and donation options.
The Berkley Agricultural Commission on April 24 reported that key paperwork for a new nonprofit, the Friends of Berkley AgCom, was signed and the panel voted on several administrative and outreach items.
George Faria, chair of the Berkley Agricultural Commission, called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. and said the chair and treasurer had signed nonprofit paperwork; the secretary still needs to sign. Faria said he will schedule an appointment so the secretary can sign and that the forms will then be sent by certified mail.
Commission members voted to delay opening a bank account until the nonprofit registration is finalized. Lisa A. Tetreault, the commission’s secretary, moved to table opening a bank account; Ed Harmon seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
The panel also addressed a proposed memorial plaque. Members tabled discussion of the plaque’s order form until Angela Young returns to the commission, as Young had offered to create the form. The commission separately voted to set the suggested donation for a memorial-plate at $100, with engraving costs to be paid from those donations. Ed Harmon moved the $100 amount; Aaron Fernandes seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
On outreach, the commission reported an order to King Design for six roadside RTF signs; one sign had been made previously, for seven signs total. Members discussed likely placement for the first signs.
Commissioners praised a recent post on the commission’s Facebook page that featured Faria and agreed to limit paid or promotional advertising on the page to farms located in Berkley or Berkley farmers seeking help. Harry Harmon said he will contact a friend to explore adding a QR code or Venmo link to the Facebook page so residents and advertisers can make donations to the Friends of Berkley AgCom.
In public input, Ed Harmon announced a tractor show at Bristol Agricultural High School on May 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. He suggested commission members attend to observe setup, costs and logistics for potentially hosting a similar event in Berkley.
The meeting began at 6:04 p.m. and, having completed its agenda, adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
