Berwick · On the record

How the council voted

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Magna Operating permits

Aug 11, 2026

Resolution No. 12-26, conditional use and continuous use permits for Magna Operating, LLC

Result as recorded: passed 3-0, two members recused, Aug 2026

  • YesColleen Nicklas AskewSeconded and Voted yes on Resolution No. 12-26, conditional use and continuous use permits for Magna Operating, LLC (passed 3-0, two members recused, Aug 2026).
  • YesJames RichardVoted yes on Resolution No. 12-26, conditional use and continuous use permits for Magna Operating, LLC (passed 3-0, two members recused, Aug 2026).
  • YesLudness "Lud" HenryMoved and Voted yes on Resolution No. 12-26, conditional use and continuous use permits for Magna Operating, LLC (passed 3-0, two members recused, Aug 2026).

Berwick Town Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026Link

Aug 11, 2026

Resolution No. 13-26, authorizing the mayor to enter a lease with Magna Operating, LLC that may provide royalty payments to the town

Result as recorded: passed 3-0, two members recused, Aug 2026

  • YesColleen Nicklas AskewSeconded and Voted yes on Resolution No. 13-26, authorizing the mayor to enter a lease with Magna Operating, LLC that may provide royalty payments to the town (passed 3-0, two members recused, Aug 2026).
  • YesJames RichardMoved and Voted yes on Resolution No. 13-26, authorizing the mayor to enter a lease with Magna Operating, LLC that may provide royalty payments to the town (passed 3-0, two members recused, Aug 2026).
  • YesLudness "Lud" HenryVoted yes on Resolution No. 13-26, authorizing the mayor to enter a lease with Magna Operating, LLC that may provide royalty payments to the town (passed 3-0, two members recused, Aug 2026).

Berwick Town Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026Link

Mayor and council pay

Jan 14, 2025

Introducing Ordinance No. 756, a salary increase for the mayor and council

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Jan 2025

  • YesColleen Nicklas AskewVoted yes on introducing Ordinance No. 756, a salary increase for the mayor and council (passed 5-0, Jan 2025).
  • YesJames RichardMoved and Voted yes on introducing Ordinance No. 756, a salary increase for the mayor and council (passed 5-0, Jan 2025).
  • YesKevin P. HebertSeconded and Voted yes on introducing Ordinance No. 756, a salary increase for the mayor and council (passed 5-0, Jan 2025).
  • YesLudness "Lud" HenryVoted yes on introducing Ordinance No. 756, a salary increase for the mayor and council (passed 5-0, Jan 2025).
  • YesRaymond PriceVoted yes on introducing Ordinance No. 756, a salary increase for the mayor and council (passed 5-0, Jan 2025).

Berwick Town Council minutes, Jan. 14, 2025 · Jan 14, 2025Link

Sewer rates

Oct 14, 2025

Amending Ordinance No. 762 to reduce the sewer rate increase from $2.00 to $1.50 per 1,000 gallons

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Oct 2025

  • YesColleen Nicklas AskewVoted yes on amending Ordinance No. 762 to reduce the sewer rate increase from $2.00 to $1.50 per 1,000 gallons (passed 5-0, Oct 2025).
  • YesJames RichardVoted yes on amending Ordinance No. 762 to reduce the sewer rate increase from $2.00 to $1.50 per 1,000 gallons (passed 5-0, Oct 2025).
  • YesKevin P. HebertVoted yes on amending Ordinance No. 762 to reduce the sewer rate increase from $2.00 to $1.50 per 1,000 gallons (passed 5-0, Oct 2025).
  • YesRaymond PriceSeconded and Voted yes on amending Ordinance No. 762 to reduce the sewer rate increase from $2.00 to $1.50 per 1,000 gallons (passed 5-0, Oct 2025).
  • —Ludness "Lud" HenryMoved to amend Ordinance No. 762 to reduce the sewer rate increase from $2.00 to $1.50 per 1,000 gallons; the amendment passed 5-0 (Oct 2025).

Berwick Town Council minutes, Oct. 14, 2025 · Oct 14, 2025Link

Oct 14, 2025

Adopting Ordinance No. 762 as amended, setting the sewer rate

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Oct 2025

  • YesColleen Nicklas AskewVoted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 762 as amended, setting the sewer rate (passed 5-0, Oct 2025).
  • YesJames RichardMoved and Voted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 762 as amended, setting the sewer rate (passed 5-0, Oct 2025).
  • YesKevin P. HebertVoted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 762 as amended, setting the sewer rate (passed 5-0, Oct 2025).
  • YesLudness "Lud" HenrySeconded and Voted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 762 as amended, setting the sewer rate (passed 5-0, Oct 2025).
  • YesRaymond PriceVoted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 762 as amended, setting the sewer rate (passed 5-0, Oct 2025).

Berwick Town Council minutes, Oct. 14, 2025 · Oct 14, 2025Link

Nov 11, 2025

Resolution No. 05-26, requesting assistance for the Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission's sewer repairs and upgrades

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Nov 2025

  • YesColleen Nicklas AskewVoted yes on Resolution No. 05-26, requesting assistance for the Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission's sewer repairs and upgrades (passed 5-0, Nov 2025).
  • YesJames RichardSeconded and Voted yes on Resolution No. 05-26, requesting assistance for the Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission's sewer repairs and upgrades (passed 5-0, Nov 2025).
  • YesKevin P. HebertVoted yes on Resolution No. 05-26, requesting assistance for the Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission's sewer repairs and upgrades (passed 5-0, Nov 2025).
  • YesLudness "Lud" HenryVoted yes on Resolution No. 05-26, requesting assistance for the Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission's sewer repairs and upgrades (passed 5-0, Nov 2025).
  • YesRaymond PriceMoved and Voted yes on Resolution No. 05-26, requesting assistance for the Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission's sewer repairs and upgrades (passed 5-0, Nov 2025).

Berwick Town Council minutes, Nov. 11, 2025 · Nov 11, 2025Link

Town budget

Sep 9, 2025

Adopting Ordinance No. 761, the 2025-26 consolidated budget

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Sept 2025

  • YesColleen Nicklas AskewVoted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 761, the 2025-26 consolidated budget (passed 5-0, Sept 2025).
  • YesJames RichardVoted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 761, the 2025-26 consolidated budget (passed 5-0, Sept 2025).
  • YesKevin P. HebertVoted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 761, the 2025-26 consolidated budget (passed 5-0, Sept 2025).
  • YesLudness "Lud" HenryMoved and Voted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 761, the 2025-26 consolidated budget (passed 5-0, Sept 2025).
  • YesRaymond PriceSeconded and Voted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 761, the 2025-26 consolidated budget (passed 5-0, Sept 2025).

Berwick Town Council minutes, Sept. 9, 2025 · Sep 9, 2025Link

Aug 11, 2026

Introducing Ordinance No. 767, the 2026-27 consolidated budget

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, Aug 2026

  • YesColleen Nicklas AskewVoted yes on introducing Ordinance No. 767, the 2026-27 consolidated budget (passed 4-1, Aug 2026).
  • YesJames RichardMoved and Voted yes on introducing Ordinance No. 767, the 2026-27 consolidated budget (passed 4-1, Aug 2026).
  • YesKevin P. HebertVoted yes on introducing Ordinance No. 767, the 2026-27 consolidated budget (passed 4-1, Aug 2026).
  • YesRaymond PriceSeconded and Voted yes on introducing Ordinance No. 767, the 2026-27 consolidated budget (passed 4-1, Aug 2026).
  • NoLudness "Lud" HenryVoted no on introducing Ordinance No. 767, the 2026-27 consolidated budget (passed 4-1, Aug 2026).

Berwick Town Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026Link

Sep 8, 2026

Adopting Ordinance No. 767, the 2026-27 consolidated budget

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Sept 2026

  • YesColleen Nicklas AskewMoved and Voted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 767, the 2026-27 consolidated budget (passed 5-0, Sept 2026).
  • YesJames RichardVoted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 767, the 2026-27 consolidated budget (passed 5-0, Sept 2026).
  • YesKevin P. HebertSeconded and Voted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 767, the 2026-27 consolidated budget (passed 5-0, Sept 2026).
  • YesLudness "Lud" HenryVoted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 767, the 2026-27 consolidated budget (passed 5-0, Sept 2026).
  • YesRaymond PriceVoted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 767, the 2026-27 consolidated budget (passed 5-0, Sept 2026).

Berwick Town Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026Link

Water system

Sep 8, 2026

Resolution No. 15-26, a Delta Regional Authority water grant

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Sept 2026

  • YesColleen Nicklas AskewVoted yes on Resolution No. 15-26, a Delta Regional Authority water grant (passed 5-0, Sept 2026).
  • YesJames RichardMoved and Voted yes on Resolution No. 15-26, a Delta Regional Authority water grant (passed 5-0, Sept 2026).
  • YesKevin P. HebertVoted yes on Resolution No. 15-26, a Delta Regional Authority water grant (passed 5-0, Sept 2026).
  • YesLudness "Lud" HenryVoted yes on Resolution No. 15-26, a Delta Regional Authority water grant (passed 5-0, Sept 2026).
  • YesRaymond PriceSeconded and Voted yes on Resolution No. 15-26, a Delta Regional Authority water grant (passed 5-0, Sept 2026).

Berwick Town Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026Link

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