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January 6, 2020
7 recorded votes, 0 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
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect 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 ( Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Restriction ), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares :SEIU Local 888, OPEIU Local 6, IAFF Local 3763 ,and Brewster Police Union and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel :Personnel Bylaw
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect 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 ( Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Restriction ), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares :SEIU Local 888, OPEIU Local 6, IAFF Local 3763 ,and Brewster Police Union and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel :Personnel Bylaw, Selectperson Bingham second .The Board voted unanimously; Selectperson Whitney — Yes, Selectperson deRuyter — Yes, Chair Bingham — Yes, Selectperson Chaffee — Yes.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Dissolve executive session at 6 :30 p .m .and return to open session
To dissolve executive session at 6 :30 p .m .and return to open session
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to dissolve executive session at 6 :30 p .m .and return to open session , Selectperson Bingham second .The Board voted unanimously; Chair Whitney — Yes, Selectperson Bingham— Yes, - Selectperson Chaffee — Yes, Selectperson deRuyter — Yes.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Move the Consent Agenda for approval
Move the Consent Agenda for approval
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved the Consent Agenda for approval, Selectperson Bingham second . The Board voted 4-Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Sign the agreement pending final negotiations with Town Counsel and the Town Administrator
To sign the agreement pending final negotiations with Town Counsel and the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to sign the agreement pending final negotiations with Town Counsel and the Town Administrator, Selectperson Bingham second . The Board voted 4-Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Adopt the policy as drafted
To adopt the policy as drafted
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to adopt the policy as drafted ,Selectperson Bingham second . The Board voted 4-Yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Approve the policy as presented
To approve the policy as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to approve the policy as presented ,Selectperson Chaffee second . The Board voted 4-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Chaffee)
Adjourn at 6 :59 pm
To adjourn at 6 :59 pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to adjourn at 6 :59 pm ,Selectperson deRuyter second . The Board voted 4-Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: deRuyter)
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