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June 17, 2019
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: David Whitney, Ben deRuyter, John Dickson, Cynthia Bingham, Mary Chaffee
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion...
To go into executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel ; Fire Chief and to review & approve executive session meeting minutes ;October 29 , November 5, &December 17, 2018 .January 7, January 28, February 11, March 4, March 11 , & March 18, 2019
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to go into executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel ; Fire Chief and to review & approve executive session meeting minutes ;October 29 , November 5, &December 17, 2018 .January 7, January 28, February 11, March 4, March 11 , & March 18, 2019, Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted unanimously; Chair Whitney — Yes, Selectperson Dickson — Yes, Selectperson deRuyter — Yes, Selectperson Chaffee — Yes, Selectperson Bingham — Yes.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chaffee)
Dissolve executive session and to return to open session at 7 : 26pm
Dissolve executive session and to return to open session at 7 : 26pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved dissolve executive session and to return to open session at 7 : 26pm , Selectperson Dickson second . The Board voted unanimously; Chair Whitney — Yes, Selectperson Dickson — Yes, Selectperson deRuyter — Yes, Selectperson Chaffee — Yes, Selectperson Bingham — Yes.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Dickson)
Accept and sign the Fire Chief's contract renewal effective July 1, 2019
To accept and sign the Fire Chief's contract renewal effective July 1, 2019
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to accept and sign the Fire Chief's contract renewal effective July 1, 2019, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 -Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chaffee)
Approve the new seasonal wines and malt beverages liquor restaurant license application
To approve the new seasonal wines and malt beverages liquor restaurant license application
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve the new seasonal wines and malt beverages liquor restaurant license application ,Selectperson Chaffee second .Discussion over times to IOUU11UAWN, 69 Brewster, MA 026314898 1y4iOM1111itnlN a°\ note on the license followed ,and the suggestion to applicant was to close closer to a 10pm closing time, not midnight as allowed on license .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chaffee)
Approve the change of Brewster Coffee Shop hours on their Common Victualler License
To approve the change of Brewster Coffee Shop hours on their Common Victualler License
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve the change of Brewster Coffee Shop hours on their Common Victualler License, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 -Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chaffee)
Approve consent agenda items as listed
To approve consent agenda items as listed
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve consent agenda items as listed ,Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chaffee)
Sign the Hawker & Peddler License
To sign the Hawker & Peddler License
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to sign the Hawker & Peddler License, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 -Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chaffee)
Approve the renewal of all entertainment licenses as presented
To approve the renewal of all entertainment licenses as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to approve the renewal of all entertainment licenses as presented ,Selectperson deRuyter second . The Board voted 5 -Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: deRuyter)
Appoint Susan Skidmore to the Library Building Committee ,for a term of 3 years, effective June 17, 2019 to expire June 30, 2022, Lynda J . Brogden -Burns as the Reserve Police Officer, for a term...
To appoint Susan Skidmore to the Library Building Committee ,for a term of 3 years, effective June 17, 2019 to expire June 30, 2022, Lynda J . Brogden -Burns as the Reserve Police Officer, for a term of 1 years, effective June 17 , 2019 to expire June 30, 2020, Lynda J . Brogden -Burns, Deborah Granelli ,Jennifer J . Horton , Deidre D . Schofield ,Skylar Rodericks, and Nancy H .Maddocks -Smith ,as Police Matrons, for a term of 1 years, effective June 17, 2019 to expire June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to appoint Susan Skidmore to the Library Building Committee ,for a term of 3 years, effective June 17, 2019 to expire June 30, 2022, Lynda J . Brogden -Burns as the Reserve Police Officer, for a term of 1 years, effective June 17 , 2019 to expire June 30, 2020, Lynda J . Brogden -Burns, Deborah Granelli ,Jennifer J . Horton , Deidre D . Schofield ,Skylar Rodericks, and Nancy H .Maddocks -Smith ,as Police Matrons, for a term of 1 years, effective June 17, 2019 to expire June 30, 2020, Selectperson deRuyter second .The Board voted 5 -Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: deRuyter)
Appoint Annie Gerrity to the Cultural Council ,for a term of 3 years, effective June 17, 2019 to expire June 30, 2022
To appoint Annie Gerrity to the Cultural Council ,for a term of 3 years, effective June 17, 2019 to expire June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to appoint Annie Gerrity to the Cultural Council ,for a term of 3 years, effective June 17, 2019 to expire June 30, 2022, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 -Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Chaffee)
Appoint Bruce Ten Eyck and George Carey as alternates to the Historic District Committee ,for a term of 1 year, effective June 17, 2019 to expire June 30, 2020
To appoint Bruce Ten Eyck and George Carey as alternates to the Historic District Committee ,for a term of 1 year, effective June 17, 2019 to expire June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to appoint Bruce Ten Eyck and George Carey as alternates to the Historic District Committee ,for a term of 1 year, effective June 17, 2019 to expire June 30, 2020, Selectperson deRuyter second . The Board voted 5 -Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: deRuyter)
Adjourn at 8 : 05pm
To adjourn at 8 : 05pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to adjourn at 8 : 05pm ,Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chaffee)
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