MassVoter.com← Brewster Select BoardBrewster Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
October 7, 2019
9 recorded votes, 3 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 :52pm).
Every vote, in order
That the Board dissolve open session at 5 : 48 pm and go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental...
That the Board dissolve open session at 5 : 48 pm and go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position ;Opioid Litigation Update ( Settlement Class )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 strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position ;Opioid Litigation Update ( Settlement Class )and to return to open session ,Selectperson Bingham second .The Board voted ;Selectperson deRuyter — Yes, Selectperson Bingham — Yes, Selectperson Chaffee — Yes, Chair Whitney — Yes.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Dissolve executive session at 5 : 55 pm and return to open session
To dissolve executive session at 5 : 55 pm and return to open session
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to dissolve executive session at 5 : 55 pm 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 agenda
To approve the consent agenda
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 deRuyter moved to approve the consent agenda ,Selectperson Bingham second . The Board voted 4-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Approve the pledge of collateral application
To approve the pledge of collateral application
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 deRuyter moved to approve the pledge of collateral application ,Selectperson Chafee second .The Board voted 4-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chaffee)
Approve article 5, Community Preservation Act Funding as printed in the warrant
To approve article 5, Community Preservation Act Funding as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve article 5, Community Preservation Act Funding as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chaffee)
Approve the warrant article as presented
To approve the warrant article as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve the warrant article as presented ,Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chaffee)
Support the Board of Health 's work on possible regulations on vaping products
To support the Board of Health 's work on possible regulations on vaping products
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to support the Board of Health 's work on possible regulations on vaping products, Selectperson Bingham second .The Board voted 5 - Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Bingham)
Adopt the FY20-21 Strategic Plan
To adopt the FY20-21 Strategic Plan
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to adopt the FY20-21 Strategic Plan ,Selectperson Bingham second . The Board voted 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Adjourn at 7 : 52 pm
To adjourn at 7 : 52 pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to adjourn at 7 : 52 pm ,Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Chaffee)
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