I. Opening a) Call to Order and Open Meeting Law Statement
00:01I. Opening b) Roll Call of Commission Members Attending the Meeting
00:53I. Opening c) Vote to Approve Minutes of the July 17, 2025 Full Commission Meeting
05:01II. Welcome to Newly Appointed Delegates or Alternates Newly elected Delegates or appointed Alternate Delegates attending their first Commission meeting are invited to introduce themselves.
07:37III. Comments from Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Delegates and Alternates BRPC Delegates & Alternates may offer comments on any item not on the agenda. Discussion or action will be referred to a future meeting and not discussed at this meeting.
11:50IV. Comments from the Public Members of the public may offer comments regarding topics on the agenda or other matters they wish to bring to the Commission's attention. Comments are to be directed to the Commission. Commenters must state their names and the city or town they are from. Any discussion or action will be referred to a future meeting and not discussed at this meeting.
15:43V. Presentation on and Discussion about the new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Law and Regulations The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) ADU Coordinator Claire Morehouse will discuss resources and technical assistance material, highlight key FAQs and best practices, highlight current and upcoming EOHLC ADU-related initiatives, and engage in a question-and-answer session.
16:09VI. Presentation & Discussion of Executive Committee Actions Executive Committee actions taken on the Commission's behalf during the August 7, 2025, and September 4, 2025, meetings are presented for information and discussion.
49:06VII . Presentation of the Home Modification Loan Program The Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP) provides no-interest loans to modify or adapt the homes of older adults and individuals with disabilities, residing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. BRPC administers that program in Berkshire County for the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC). Principal Planner Brett Roberts will describe the program.
49:51VIII. Open Discussion by Commission Members about Current Items of Interest in their City or Town Delegates and Alternates are encouraged to discuss key items of interest in their City or Town, such as town meeting updates, development proposals, changes in municipal leadership, proposed development projects, etc.
01:03:33IX. Report and Discussion of the Executive Director's Report
01:32:38?. Adjournment
01:37:31