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October 29, 2018
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, David Whitney, John Dickson, Mary Chaffee
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
That the Board dissolve open session at 6 :33pm and go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation as an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the...
That the Board dissolve open session at 6 :33pm and go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation as an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigating position ofthe Towns Irene Larivee, and would be returning to open session .Selectperson seconded
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved that the Board dissolve open session at 6 :33pm and go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation as an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigating position ofthe Towns Irene Larivee, and would be returning to open session .Selectperson seconded .The Board voted unanimously; Selectperson Dickson — Yes ,Selectperson Chaffee — Yes , Selectperson deRuyter— Yes ,Chair Bingham — Yes.” (Motion: deRuyter)
Dissolve executive session at 7 :38pm and return to open session
To dissolve executive session at 7 :38pm and return to open session
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to dissolve executive session at 7 :38pm and return to open session, Selectperson Dickson second .The Board voted unanimously :Selectperson Dickson — Yes ,Selectperson Chaffee — Yes , Selectperson deRuyter— Yes ,Chair Bingham — Yes.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Dickson)
Article 5 as presented
Article 5 as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved Article 5 as presented, Selectperson Dickson second .The Board voted 5- Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Dickson)
Article 6 , la as printed in the warrant
Article 6 , la as printed in the warrant
The minutes record 1 abstention; Ben deRuyter had stepped aside (recused). Ben deRuyter stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved Article 6 , la as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted 4-Yes 0-No 1 -Abstain.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Chaffee)
Article 6 ,item 2a as printed in the warrant
Article 6 ,item 2a as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved Article 6 ,item 2a as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Whitney)
Article 6, item 2b as printed in the warrant
Article 6, item 2b as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved Article 6, item 2b as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Dickson second .The Board voted 5-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Dickson)
Article 3 ,Item a as printed in the warrant
Article 3 ,Item a as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved Article 3 ,Item a as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Dickson second .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Dickson)
Article 7 as printed in the warrant
Article 7 as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved Article 7 as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted 5-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Accept Article 3 , Town Code Amendment as printed in the warrant
To accept Article 3 , Town Code Amendment as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to accept Article 3 , Town Code Amendment as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Dickson second .The Board voted 5-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Dickson)
Accept Article 9 as printed in the warrant
To accept Article 9 as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to accept Article 9 as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted 5-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chaffee)
Accept Article 6 as printed in the warrant
To accept Article 6 as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to accept Article 6 as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Whitney Second .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0— No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Whitney)
Rescind his appointment of Fay- the Ellis as an alternate member of the Historical Commission made June 18 , 2018
To rescind his appointment of Fay- the Ellis as an alternate member of the Historical Commission made June 18 , 2018
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to rescind his appointment of Fay- the Ellis as an alternate member of the Historical Commission made June 18 , 2018 ,Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Whitney)
Appoint Faythe Ellis to the Historical Commission to fill the remainder of a full member term of 3 years, expiring June 30, 2019
To appoint Faythe Ellis to the Historical Commission to fill the remainder of a full member term of 3 years, expiring June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to appoint Faythe Ellis to the Historical Commission to fill the remainder of a full member term of 3 years, expiring June 30, 2019, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5-Yes 0M No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Whitney)
Approve action item 1 as recommended by administration
To approve action item 1 as recommended by administration
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to approve action item 1 as recommended by administration, Selectperson Whitney second. The Board voted 5-Yes ,0-No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Whitney)
Adjourn at 8 : 57pm
To adjourn at 8 : 57pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to adjourn at 8 : 57pm, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5-Yes ,0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Whitney)
From the Brewster Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s online records archive. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Brewster (Select Board and Staff Biographies page).
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