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January 7, 2019
5 recorded votes, 0 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 :46 p . m .and go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on to conduct...
That the Board dissolve open session at 6 :46 p . m .and go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel - Interim Town Administrator and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigating position ofthe Town — the Haven Center Inc .et. al .v .Town of Brewster, et .al
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved that the Board dissolve open session at 6 :46 p . m .and go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel - Interim Town Administrator and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigating position ofthe Town — the Haven Center Inc .et. al .v .Town of Brewster, et .al .Selectperson Dickson second .The Board voted unanimously; Selectperson Dickson — Yes ,Selectperson Whitney — Yes, Selectperson Chaffee — Yes , Selectperson deRuyter — Yes ,Chair Bingham — Yes.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Dickson)
Dissolve executive session at 7 :07 p . m .and return to open session
To dissolve executive session at 7 :07 p . m .and return to open session
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to dissolve executive session at 7 :07 p . m .and return to open session, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted unanimously: Selectperson Dickson — Yes, Selectperson Whitney — Yes ,Selectperson Chaffee — Yes ,Selectperson deRuyter — Yes, Chair Bingham — Yes. Citizens Forum - Members of the Public Bodv may address the Select Board at this time. The Select Board ask that a 5 minute maximum comment period is to be respected by the Sneaker. In order to avoid anv possible interpretation of a violation of the Open Meetine Law, the Select Board is unable to provide comment in return to a Citizen, however thev are able to move the item to a future aLrenda if discussion is deemed warranted. aa t lUliUryiNiii wdirnNiI MINl te` Mr. Minus recommends a 9 to 11 staggered member committee appointed by the Select Board .Chair Bingham really appreciates the reminders ofthe forum to the Select Board .Selectperson Chaffee would like to actively use the vision plan as guide posts on their plan. She is interested in Mr. Forest 's comments regarding financial support .Selectperson Dickson agrees with Ms .Chaffee that the only alarm at the moment is the financial aspect, as a short term issue .Selectperson Dickson would change the membership staggering as up to 11 members for up to 3 years .Selectperson deRuyter is supportive of creating the Forum .As well he supports financial support of the forum .He would like to get together the Select Board and the Forum semi -annually at least .Mr .Minus explained to the Board that the $ 30,000 initially given to the BVAG has a remainder of 5 ,000 .00 .Mr. Forest would like to have a discussion on the scope of work, nature of work for the next year or beyond .Selectperson Dickson asks if Mr. Forest is suggesting to wait on the creation of this committee or on the financial resources for the committee .Mr. Forest would like to work with Mr .Minus ,and include other department heads to make this the most viable committee as possible .Mr. Minus agrees and would like to note the framing of the Local Comprehensive Plan by the Vision plan and that the idea from the beginning that some of the ideas would dovetail .Selectperson deRuyter would like to seize the moment, disband the BVAG and take action to create the Forum this evening as laid out .Selectperson Chaffee proposes the Board disbands the old group, approve the Vision Forum, but hold offthe scope ofthe group this evening .Selectperson Dickson second .Selectperson deRuyter asked if it was reasonable to move to the top of Mr. Forests priorities . Mr .Forests thinks this will be relatively an easy process .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0 -No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Whitney)
Accept the three candidates
To accept the three candidates
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee made the motion to accept the three candidates , Selectperson deRuyter second .The Board voted 5 - Yes 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: deRuyter)
Approve action items 1 -5 as recommended by administration
To approve action items 1 -5 as recommended by administration
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve action items 1 -5 as recommended by administration, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0 -No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Whitney)
Adjourn at 9 : 33 pm
To adjourn at 9 : 33 pm
From the minutes
“Select person Whitney moved to adjourn at 9 : 33 pm ,Select person Dickson second .The Board voted 5 -Yes , 0-No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Dickson)
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