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April 1, 2019
37 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
Move the Referral of Citizen 's Petition ,Zoning Bylaw Amendment/ Table of Use Regulations, to the Planning Board to Initiate the Public Hearing Process, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A, Section 5
Move the Referral of Citizen 's Petition ,Zoning Bylaw Amendment/ Table of Use Regulations, to the Planning Board to Initiate the Public Hearing Process, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A, Section 5
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 Dickson moved the Referral of Citizen 's Petition ,Zoning Bylaw Amendment/ Table of Use Regulations, to the Planning Board to Initiate the Public Hearing Process, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A, Section 5, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 4- Yes 0-No 1 -Abstain, Selectperson deRuyter recused himself from the vote Review , Discuss & Possible Vote ATM Article 18 , Land Acqu.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Whitney)
Approve ATM Article 18, Land Acquisition/ Community Preservation Act
To approve ATM Article 18, Land Acquisition/ Community Preservation Act
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve ATM Article 18, Land Acquisition/ Community Preservation Act, Selectperson Dickson second . The Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Dickson)
Approve ATM Citizen 's Petition ,Article 21, State Flag & Seal
To approve ATM Citizen 's Petition ,Article 21, State Flag & Seal
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to approve ATM Citizen 's Petition ,Article 21, State Flag & Seal ,Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5- Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Whitney)
Direct the Recycle Commission to develop draft policy that would accomplish two goals; 1
To direct the Recycle Commission to develop draft policy that would accomplish two goals; 1 . Prohibit, by the Town of Brewster, the procurement of water or any beverages in plastic containers of any size and 2 . Prohibit the sale of water or any other beverage in plastic containers on Town property, and following development of those draft policies
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to direct the Recycle Commission to develop draft policy that would accomplish two goals; 1 . Prohibit, by the Town of Brewster, the procurement of water or any beverages in plastic containers of any size and 2 . Prohibit the sale of water or any other beverage in plastic containers on Town property, and following development of those draft policies, Selectperson Dickson second .The Recycling Committee will bring their recommendation back to the Select board for their consideration . The Board voted 5 - Yes 0 - No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Dickson)
Move the Council on Aging budget
Move the Council on Aging budget
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved the Council on Aging budget, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Move the Debt Service Budget
Move the Debt Service Budget
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved the Debt Service Budget, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5- Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Move the Fire Department Budget
Move the Fire Department Budget
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved the Fire Department Budget, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted S - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Move the Ambulance budget
Move the Ambulance budget
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved the Ambulance budget, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5- Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Move the fringe benefits/ OPEB budget
Move the fringe benefits/ OPEB budget
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved the fringe benefits/ OPEB budget, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Move the General Insurance budget
Move the General Insurance budget
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved the General Insurance budget, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Move the Golf Department budget
Move the Golf Department budget
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved the Golf Department budget, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted S - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Move the Natural Resources budget
Move the Natural Resources budget
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved the Natural Resources budget, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Move the Water Department budget
Move the Water Department budget
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved the Water Department budget, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted S - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 6, Property Valuation Services, as printed in the warrant
Article 6, Property Valuation Services, as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved Article 6, Property Valuation Services, as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 3 , Nauset Regional High School budget, as printed in the warrant
Article 3 , Nauset Regional High School budget, as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved Article 3 , Nauset Regional High School budget, as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted S - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 6, Ambulance Reserve Fund , as printed in the warrant
Article 6, Ambulance Reserve Fund , as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved Article 6, Ambulance Reserve Fund , as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 7, Golf Reserve Fund , as printed in the warrant
Article 7, Golf Reserve Fund , as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 7, Golf Reserve Fund , as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 8, the Water Reserve fund ,as printed in the warrant
Article 8, the Water Reserve fund ,as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 8, the Water Reserve fund ,as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 10 Capital and Special Project Expenditures, section 1, as printed in the warrant
Article 10 Capital and Special Project Expenditures, section 1, as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 10 Capital and Special Project Expenditures, section 1, as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 10 section 2 , as printed in the warrant
Article 10 section 2 , as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 10 section 2 , as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second . Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 10 section 3 , as printed in the warrant
Article 10 section 3 , as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 10 section 3 , as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 10 section 4, as printed in the warrant
Article 10 section 4, as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 10 section 4, as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 10 section 5, as printed in the warrant
Article 10 section 5, as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 10 section 5, as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second . Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 10 section 6, as printed in the warrant
Article 10 section 6, as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 10 section 6, as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second . Board voted 5- Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 10 section 7 , as printed in the warrant
Article 10 section 7 , as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 10 section 7 , as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second . Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 10 section 8, as printed in the warrant
Article 10 section 8, as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 10 section 8, as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second . Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 10 section 9, as printed in the warrant
Article 10 section 9, as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 10 section 9, as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second . Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 10 section 10, as printed in the warrant
Article 10 section 10, as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 10 section 10, as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5- Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 10 section 11, as printed in the warrant
Article 10 section 11, as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 10 section 11, as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 12, as printed in the warrant
Article 12, as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 12, as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 16, as printed in the warrant
Article 16, as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 16, as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 19, as printed in the warrant
Article 19, as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 19, as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted 5- Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Article 23 ,as printed in the warrant
Article 23 ,as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved article 23 ,as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted S - Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Accept the recommendation of the Town Administrator
To accept the recommendation of the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to accept the recommendation of the Town Administrator, Selectperson Dickson second .The Board voted S-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Dickson)
Appoint Jayanne Sci to the Dog Park Development Committee, for a term on one year, to expire on June 30, 2020
To appoint Jayanne Sci to the Dog Park Development Committee, for a term on one year, to expire on June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to appoint Jayanne Sci to the Dog Park Development Committee, for a term on one year, to expire on June 30, 2020, 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 , Selectperson seconded
From the minutes
“Whitney moved to approve Action Items 1-5 as recommended by Administration , Selectperson seconded . The Board voted S -Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Whitney)
Adjourn at 9 .15pm
To adjourn at 9 .15pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to adjourn at 9 .15pm ,Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted S-Yes, O- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Whitney)
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