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May 21, 2018
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Peter Norton, John Dickson, David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, James Foley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
That the Board dissolve open session at 6 : 04pm and go into executive session to to discuss strategy with respect to Litigation as an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Negotiating...
That the Board dissolve open session at 6 : 04pm and go into executive session to to discuss strategy with respect to Litigation as an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Negotiating Position of the Town; T .Lucier v .Ronald H .Deschamps, et als .and return to open session
From the minutes
“Selectman Foley moved that the Board dissolve open session at 6 : 04pm and go into executive session to to discuss strategy with respect to Litigation as an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Negotiating Position of the Town; T .Lucier v .Ronald H .Deschamps, et als .and return to open session. Selectman Dickson second .The Board voted unanimously :Selectperson Dickson — Yes , Selectperson Whitney — Yes ,Selectperson Bingham— Yes , - Selectperson Foley — Yes , Chair Norton — Yes.” (Motion: Foley, second: Dickson)
Dissolve executive session at 6 :16 p . m .and return to open session
To dissolve executive session at 6 :16 p . m .and return to open session
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to dissolve executive session at 6 :16 p . m .and return to open session, Selectperson Bingham second .The Board voted unanimously :Selectperson Dickson — Yes ,Selectperson Whitney — Yes , Selectperson Bingham—Yes , - Selectperson Foley — Yes ,Chair Norton — Yes.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Bingham)
Sign the conservation restriction document
To sign the conservation restriction document
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved to sign the conservation restriction document, Selectperson Bingham second .The Board voted 5- Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Bingham)
Accept Action Item 11 ;Request for Signature - Pleasant Bay Alliance requests the Board 's signature for the Memorandum of Agreement, The Pleasant Bay Watershed Permit Intermunicipal Agreement,...
To accept Action Item 11 ;Request for Signature - Pleasant Bay Alliance requests the Board 's signature for the Memorandum of Agreement, The Pleasant Bay Watershed Permit Intermunicipal Agreement, Letter to the Cape Cod Commission requesting a 208 Consistency Determination, and an application letter to MassDEP seeking a Watershed Permit
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to accept Action Item 11 ;Request for Signature - Pleasant Bay Alliance requests the Board 's signature for the Memorandum of Agreement, The Pleasant Bay Watershed Permit Intermunicipal Agreement, Letter to the Cape Cod Commission requesting a 208 Consistency Determination, and an application letter to MassDEP seeking a Watershed Permit .Selectperson Foley second .The Board voted 5— Yes 0 -No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Foley)
Approve the transfer of funds from the Affordable Fund to the Brewster Municipal Housing Trust
To approve the transfer of funds from the Affordable Fund to the Brewster Municipal Housing Trust
From the minutes
“Selectperson Foley moved to approve the transfer of funds from the Affordable Fund to the Brewster Municipal Housing Trust, Selectperson Dickson second .The Board voted 5-Yes 0 -No.” (Motion: Foley, second: Dickson)
Approve a Licensed Special Event; Cape Cod Herbs/Brewster Market Day on Saturdays for June ,September and the first week in October, Wednesday 's during July and August, not including June 30 and...
To approve a Licensed Special Event; Cape Cod Herbs/Brewster Market Day on Saturdays for June ,September and the first week in October, Wednesday 's during July and August, not including June 30 and July 4
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moves to approve a Licensed Special Event; Cape Cod Herbs/Brewster Market Day on Saturdays for June ,September and the first week in October, Wednesday 's during July and August, not including June 30 and July 4 , Selectperson Foley second . Liana Rassmussen addressed the Board that the 4th of July is historically slow. This is a way to bring people in and give the townsperson an event to attend .The Board declines as there is concern with the traffic .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0 -No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Foley)
Accept the licensed special event for the Lemon Tree Village
To accept the licensed special event for the Lemon Tree Village
The minutes read "The Board voted 5 - Yes - No" (the number of No votes is missing).
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moves to accept the licensed special event for the Lemon Tree Village ,Selectperson Foley second .The Board voted 5 - Yes - No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Foley)
Move the FY19 Fixed Rate & Wage Scale for Personnel Bylaw Employees
Move the FY19 Fixed Rate & Wage Scale for Personnel Bylaw Employees
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved the FY19 Fixed Rate & Wage Scale for Personnel Bylaw Employees ,Selectman Foley second .The Board voted 5-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Foley)
Move the proposed job description and grade level for Program Coordinator for Council on Aging
Move the proposed job description and grade level for Program Coordinator for Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved the proposed job description and grade level for Program Coordinator for Council on Aging, Selectman Foley second .The Board voted 5-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Foley)
Move the proposed job description and grade level for the program coordinator for the Council on Aging
Move the proposed job description and grade level for the program coordinator for the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved the proposed job description and grade level for the program coordinator for the Council on Aging, Selectman Foley second .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Foley)
Move the proposed job description and grade level for the Natural Resource Officer
Move the proposed job description and grade level for the Natural Resource Officer
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved the proposed job description and grade level for the Natural Resource Officer, Selectman Foley second .The Board voted 5-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Foley)
Accept Action Items 140 & 12 as recommended by the Administration
To accept Action Items 140 & 12 as recommended by the Administration
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham made the motion to accept Action Items 140 & 12 as recommended by the Administration, Selectperson Foley seconded .The Board voted The Board voted 5 -Yes 0 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Foley)
Adjourn at 8 :19 pm
To adjourn at 8 :19 pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to adjourn at 8 :19 pm. Selectperson Dickson second .The Board voted 5 -Yes ,0 - No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Dickson)
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