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August 19, 2019
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, Mary Chaffee
Absent: John Dickson
Every vote, in order
Dissolve regular session at 5 :48 pm and go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining...
To dissolve regular session at 5 :48 pm and go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town :SEW, and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to dissolve regular session at 5 :48 pm and go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town :SEW, and to return to open session ,Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted ;Selectperson Bingham — Yes, Selectperson deRuyter — 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 Chaffee second .The Board voted : Selectperson Bingham — Yes, Selectperson deRuyter — Yes, Selectperson Chaffee — Yes, Chair Whitney — Yes.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chaffee)
Sign the memorandum ' of understanding with the SEIU
To sign the memorandum ' of understanding with the SEIU
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to sign the memorandum ' of understanding with the SEIU , Selectperson Bingham second . The Board voted 4- Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Approve the consent agenda
To approve the consent agenda
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve the consent agenda ,Selectperson Bingham second . The Board voted 4-Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Approve the Brewster Vison charge as proposed
To approve the Brewster Vison charge as proposed
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to approve the Brewster Vison charge as proposed ,Selectperson deRuyter second . The Board voted 4-Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: deRuyter)
Approve the CERT team
To approve the CERT team
Yes: Bingham, Whitney, deRuyterThe minutes note that Mary Chaffee was absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve the CERT team , Selectperson Bingham second ,the Board voted 3 -Yes 0- No .Selectperson Chaffee was absent ..” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Based upon the facts presented at this public hearing, that this dog is a dangerous dog by both of the statutes
Based upon the facts presented at this public hearing, that this dog is a dangerous dog by both of the statutes
David Whitney stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved ,based upon the facts presented at this public hearing, that this dog is a dangerous dog by both of the statutes, Selectperson Bingham second ,The Board voted 3 -Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Order that the dog Jagger be confined to its owner's premises and be muzzled and leashed outdoors, as amended
Order that the dog Jagger be confined to its owner's premises and be muzzled and leashed outdoors, as amended
The minutes record one vote, 3-0, "to amend the motion and approve" the order for the dog Jagger (Mary Chaffee moved the amendment and Ben deRuyter seconded it), after the hearing was continued. David Whitney stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved that Jagger is required to be confined to the premises of the owner/ keeper .When outdoors Jagger be humanely muzzled at all times and to be attached to a leash not to exceed 6 feet, and that the collar and the leash are to be strong chain or other similar material, and that the leash shall at all times be held by a responsible adult .Furthermore when Jagger is outdoors off leash ,he shall be confined to a securely locked pen ,with a roof, and sides not less than 2 feet embedded into the ground ,Selectperson Bingham second .Legal will craft an order in line with the Boards vote to send to all involved .Officer Brogden Burns will inspect the premises after a time as defined by the Board .Selectperson Chaffee moved to continue the hearing to 8 :25pm . Selectperson Chaffee reconvened the hearing at 8 :35pm .Ms .Still told the Board that Jagger is a big dog that needs exercise .She would like to be able to discuss the rehabilitation process with the trainer to ensure the constraints enforced by the Board will be possible .Selectperson Bingham noted that the trainer cannot give her a guarantee .Ms .Still does not want to make him worse and if imposing the restriction on him will she needs to consider that .Selectperson Chaffee asked to amend the motion to include that whenever the dog has to be un -muzzled ,the person interacting with the dog is to be informed that the dog has been deemed dangerous, Selectperson deRuyter second .The Board voted to amend the motion and approve 3 -Yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
As amended
As amended
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved as amended ,Selectperson deRuyter second .The Board voted 4-Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: deRuyter)
Adjourn at 8 : 50 pm
To adjourn at 8 : 50 pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to adjourn at 8 : 50 pm ,Selectperson deRuyter second .The Board voted 4-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: deRuyter)
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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