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March 11, 2019
20 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, David Whitney, John Dickson, Mary Chaffee
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Ben deRuyter arrived late (21pm).
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session " To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property ifthe chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position...
To go into Executive Session " To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property ifthe chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position ofthe public body; Map 84 ,Lot 54 ;Map 83 , Lot 5 ; &Map 84, Lot 2 / Robinson Property/WH Besse Cartway" and Proposed Acquisition of Town Owned, Tax Title Property to be Added to Nickerson State Park"
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to go into Executive Session " To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property ifthe chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position ofthe public body; Map 84 ,Lot 54 ;Map 83 , Lot 5 ; &Map 84, Lot 2 / Robinson Property/WH Besse Cartway" and Proposed Acquisition of Town Owned, Tax Title Property to be Added to Nickerson State Park", Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted unanimously; Selectperson Whitney — Yes ,Selectperson Dickson — Yes ,Selectperson Chaffee Yes ,Chair Bingham — Yes.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Whitney)
Dissolve executive session at 7 ;15 PM and return to open session
To dissolve executive session at 7 ;15 PM and return to open session
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved to dissolve executive session at 7 ;15 PM and return to open session, Selectperson Dickson second .The Board voted unanimously :Selectperson Whitney — Yes ,Selectman Dickson — Yes , Selectman Chaffee — Yes , Chair Bingham — Yes.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Dickson)
Move the Cape Tech budget as presented
Move the Cape Tech budget as presented
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, David Whitney, John Dickson and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved the Cape Tech budget as presented, Selectperson Whitney second . The Board voted 4- Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Whitney)
Vote on the FY20 Human Services as presented
To vote on the FY20 Human Services as presented
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, David Whitney, John Dickson and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to vote on the FY20 Human Services as presented, Selectperson Dickson seconded .The Board voted 4-Yes 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Dickson)
That the Board support the continuation of the 2019 Razor Clam Pilot Program
That the Board support the continuation of the 2019 Razor Clam Pilot Program
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, David Whitney, John Dickson and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved that the Board support the continuation of the 2019 Razor Clam Pilot Program, Selectperson Dickson second .The Board voted 4 -Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Dickson)
Accept the Town Moderator budget as printed in the Warrant
To accept the Town Moderator budget as printed in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to accept the Town Moderator budget as printed in the Warrant, Selectperson Dickson second .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Dickson)
Accept the Town Band budget as printed in the Warrant
To accept the Town Band budget as printed in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to accept the Town Band budget as printed in the Warrant, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Whitney)
Accept the Veteran Benefits budget as printed in the Warrant
To accept the Veteran Benefits budget as printed in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to accept the Veteran Benefits budget as printed in the Warrant, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Whitney)
Accept the Millsites budget as printed in the Warrant
To accept the Millsites budget as printed in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to accept the Millsites budget as printed in the Warrant, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Whitney)
Accept the Assessments budget as printed in the Warrant
To accept the Assessments budget as printed in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to accept the Assessments budget as printed in the Warrant, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Whitney)
Accept the Alewife budget as printed in the Warrant
To accept the Alewife budget as printed in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to accept the Alewife budget as printed in the Warrant, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5- Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Whitney)
Accept the Local Business Funding budget as printed in the Warrant
To accept the Local Business Funding budget as printed in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to accept the Local Business Funding budget as printed in the Warrant, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0 -No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Whitney)
Accept the Adult Daycare budget as printed in the Warrant
To accept the Adult Daycare budget as printed in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to accept the Adult Daycare budget as printed in the Warrant, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Whitney)
Accept the Memorial & Veteran 's Day budget as printed in the Warrant
To accept the Memorial & Veteran 's Day budget as printed in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to accept the Memorial & Veteran 's Day budget as printed in the Warrant, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Whitney)
Accept Article 13 ,Bayside Skippers funding as printed in the Warrant
To accept Article 13 ,Bayside Skippers funding as printed in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to accept Article 13 ,Bayside Skippers funding as printed in the Warrant, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Whitney)
Amend FY19 & FY20 fixed rate and salary scale as discussed
To amend FY19 & FY20 fixed rate and salary scale as discussed
From the minutes
“Selectperson DeRuyter moved to amend FY19 & FY20 fixed rate and salary scale as discussed, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Whitney)
Appoint Barry Horton as Special Police Officer for Special Duty Only
To appoint Barry Horton as Special Police Officer for Special Duty Only
From the minutes
“Chair Bingham moved to appoint Barry Horton as Special Police Officer for Special Duty Only, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Appoint Jessica Ahlman and Stephen Hathaway as Police Officer 's for a term of one year
To appoint Jessica Ahlman and Stephen Hathaway as Police Officer 's for a term of one year
From the minutes
“Chair Bingham moved to appoint Jessica Ahlman and Stephen Hathaway as Police Officer 's for a term of one year, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Action Items 1 through 4
Action Items 1 through 4
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved Action Items 1 through 4, Selectperson Dickson second .The Board voted 5- Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Dickson)
Adjourn at 9 : 40 pm
To adjourn at 9 : 40 pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved to adjourn at 9 : 40 pm, Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted 5-Yes ,0 - No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Chaffee)
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