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December 16, 2019
8 recorded votes, 7 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:
- Mary Chaffee arrived at 5:57 p.m., after the executive session.
- John Dickson is listed as present from 6:54 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Every vote, in order
That the Board dissolve open session at 5 : 47pm 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 : 47pm 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 .Also, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non -union personnel ;to actually conduct collective bargaining and contract negotiations with non -union personnel , OPEIU Memorandum of Agreement
Mary Chaffee had not yet arrived. John Dickson had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved that the Board dissolve open session at 5 : 47pm 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 .Also, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non -union personnel ;to actually conduct collective bargaining and contract negotiations with non -union personnel , OPEIU Memorandum of Agreement, Selectperson Bingham second .The Board voted :Selectperson Bingham — Yes, Selectperson deRuyter — Yes, Chair Whitney — Yes.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Dissolve Executive Session and return to Open Session at 5 : 53pm
To dissolve Executive Session and return to Open Session at 5 : 53pm
The minutes name John Dickson as the mover, but John Dickson had not yet arrived. Mary Chaffee had not yet arrived. John Dickson had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to dissolve Executive Session and return to Open Session at 5 : 53pm , Selectperson Bingham second . The Board voted :Selectperson Bingham — Yes, Selectperson deRuyter — Yes, Chair Whitney — Yes.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Bingham)
Approve the consent agenda ,as recommended by Administration ,with the removal of the item for Ocean Edge drift fence installation and sand nourishment project
To approve the consent agenda ,as recommended by Administration ,with the removal of the item for Ocean Edge drift fence installation and sand nourishment project
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 Bingham moved to approve the consent agenda ,as recommended by Administration ,with the removal of the item for Ocean Edge drift fence installation and sand nourishment project, Selectperson deRuyter second .The Board voted 4-Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: deRuyter)
Approve and sign the OPEIU Memorandum of Agreement regarding assignment of overtime
To approve and sign the OPEIU Memorandum of Agreement regarding assignment of overtime
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 and sign the OPEIU Memorandum of Agreement regarding assignment of overtime, Selectperson Bingham second .The Board voted 4-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Move the 2020 rates
Move the 2020 rates
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 Bingham moved the 2020 rates, Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted 4-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Chaffee)
Direct the DPDC to examine the feasibility of Gages Field
To direct the DPDC to examine the feasibility of Gages Field
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to direct the DPDC to examine the feasibility of Gages Field ,Selectperson deRuyter second .Selectperson deRuyter would first like to know if the Stanton foundation would approve the possible change of location first, before the DPDC examines the possibility of the location . The Board voted 5 -Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: deRuyter)
Adopt OPEB financial policy specifically as shown in appendix A, page 211 of the packet
To adopt OPEB financial policy specifically as shown in appendix A, page 211 of the packet
John Dickson had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to adopt OPEB financial policy specifically as shown in appendix A, page 211 of the packet, Selectperson Bingham second .The Board voted 4-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Adjourn at 8 :45 pm
To adjourn at 8 :45 pm
John Dickson had left the meeting. Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to adjourn at 8 :45 pm ,Selectperson deRuyter second .The Board voted 3-Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: deRuyter)
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