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August 5, 2019
9 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, Mary Chaffee, John Dickson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Dickson arrived late (6pm).
Every vote, in order
That the Board dissolve open session at 5 : 48 pm and go into executive session to discuss litigation as an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Town 's litigation position and to...
That the Board dissolve open session at 5 : 48 pm and go into executive session to discuss litigation as an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Town 's litigation position and to return to open session
John Dickson had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved that the Board dissolve open session at 5 : 48 pm and go into executive session to discuss litigation as an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Town 's litigation position and to return to open session .Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted ;Selectperson deRuyter — Yes, Selectperson Bingham — Yes, Selectperson Chaffee — Yes, Chair Whitney — Yes.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chaffee)
Dissolve executive session at 6 :09pm and return to open session
To dissolve executive session at 6 :09pm and return to open session
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to dissolve executive session at 6 :09pm and return to open session , Selectperson Bingham second .The Board voted ;Selectperson deRuyter — Yes, Selectperson Bingham — Yes, Selectperson Chaffee — Yes, Selectperson Dickson — Yes, Chair Whitney — Yes.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Approve the consent items
To approve the consent items
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve the consent items, Selectperson Bingham second . The Board voted 5 -Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Sign the agreement
To sign the agreement
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to sign the agreement, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 -Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Renew the license
To renew the license
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to renew the license, Selectperson Bingham second . The Board voted 5 - Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Bingham)
Sign the agreement
To sign the agreement
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, Mary Chaffee and John Dickson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to sign the agreement, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 4-Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
To sign the agreement
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, Mary Chaffee and John Dickson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to sign the agreement, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 4-Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
Direct with the procurement and installation
To direct with the procurement and installation
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, Mary Chaffee and John Dickson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to direct with the procurement and installation ,Selectperson deRuyter second . The Board voted 4 -Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: deRuyter)
Adjourn at 7 : 42pm
To adjourn at 7 : 42pm
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, Mary Chaffee and John Dickson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to adjourn at 7 : 42pm ,Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 4 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Chaffee)
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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