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September 9, 2019
8 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 (6 :45pm).
Every vote, in order
Dissolve regular session at 5 :32 pm and go into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real property, if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on...
To dissolve regular session at 5 :32 pm and go into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real property, if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body; 1848 Main St . ,Brewster, MA 02631 ;Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Restriction ,and to return to open session
John Dickson had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to dissolve regular session at 5 :32 pm and go into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real property, if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body; 1848 Main St . ,Brewster, MA 02631 ;Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Restriction ,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 5 : 59pm and return to open session
To dissolve executive session at 5 : 59pm and return to open session
John Dickson had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to dissolve executive session at 5 : 59pm and return to open session , Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted : Selectperson Bingham — Yes, Selectperson deRuyter — Yes, and Selectperson Chaffee — Yes, Chair Whitney — Yes.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chaffee)
Approve the consent agenda
To approve the consent agenda
John Dickson had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to approve the consent agenda ,Selectperson deRuyter second .The Board voted 4-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: deRuyter)
Approve the revised rules and regulations, includes edits discussed ,for Brewster Cemeteries
To approve the revised rules and regulations, includes edits discussed ,for Brewster Cemeteries
John Dickson had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve the revised rules and regulations, includes edits discussed ,for Brewster Cemeteries, Selectperson Bingham second .The Board voted 4-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Continue to use a Residential Factor of " 1" ; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption ;not to grant a Small Business Exemption
To continue to use a Residential Factor of " 1" ; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption ;not to grant a Small Business Exemption
John Dickson had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to continue to use a Residential Factor of " 1" ; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption ;not to grant a Small Business Exemption ,Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 4-Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chaffee)
Approve the amendments to the Senior and Veteran Real Estate Tax Abatement programs
To approve the amendments to the Senior and Veteran Real Estate Tax Abatement programs
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to approve the amendments to the Senior and Veteran Real Estate Tax Abatement programs, Selectperson deRuyter second .The Board voted 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: deRuyter)
Move the proposed job description as amended by Selectperson Chaffee
Move the proposed job description as amended by Selectperson Chaffee
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved the proposed job description as amended by Selectperson Chaffee, Selectperson Bingham second . The Board voted 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Adjourn at 8 :23 pm
To adjourn at 8 :23 pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to adjourn at 8 :23 pm ,Selectperson deRuyter second . The Board voted 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: deRuyter)
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