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July 20, 2020
7 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mary Chaffee, Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, David Whitney, Ned Chatelain
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
That the Board go into executive session at 5 : 47 pm to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the...
That the Board go into executive session at 5 : 47 pm to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town ;SIEU Local 888, OPEIU Local 6, [ AFF Local 3763 ,and Brewster Police Unions 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 and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved that the Board go into executive session at 5 : 47 pm to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town ;SIEU Local 888, OPEIU Local 6, [ AFF Local 3763 ,and Brewster Police Unions 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 and to return to open session ,Selectperson Whitney second .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatela [ n -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes ,Chair Chaffee -yes .The Board vote was 5 -yes ,0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
That the Board dissolve executive session at 6 :06 pm and return to open session
That the Board dissolve executive session at 6 :06 pm and return to open session
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Mary Chaffee, Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, David Whitney and Ned Chatelain). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved that the Board dissolve executive session at 6 :06 pm and return to open session , Selectperson deRuyter second . Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain - yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 4-yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: deRuyter)
Approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Brewster and the Brewster Police Union
To approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Brewster and the Brewster Police Union
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Mary Chaffee, Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, David Whitney and Ned Chatelain). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Brewster and the Brewster Police Union , Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes ,The Board vote was 4-yes , 0 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Approve the consent agenda as recommended by Administration
To approve the consent agenda as recommended by Administration
Yes: Bingham, Chaffee, Whitney, deRuyterAbstained: Chatelain
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to approve the consent agenda as recommended by Administration , Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes ,Selectperson deRuyter- yes ,Selectperson Bingham -yes ,Selectperson Chatelain abstained ,Chair Chaffee-yes .The Board vote was 4- yes, 0- No , 1 -abstain.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Authorize application of the grant
To authorize application of the grant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to authorize application of the grant, Selectperson deRuyter second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain - yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes ,Selectperson Bingham -yes ,Chair Chaffee -yes .The Board vote was 5-yes ,0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: deRuyter)
Delay the Town of Brewster's local plastic bag ban for six months
To delay the Town of Brewster's local plastic bag ban for six months
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to delay the Town of Brewster's local plastic bag ban for six months, Selectperson deRutyer second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes ,Selectperson deRuyter-yes ,Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chaffee-yes .The Board vote was 5 -yes , 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: deRuyter)
Adjourn at 6 : 54pm
To adjourn at 6 : 54pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to adjourn at 6 : 54pm ,Select person Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes ,Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes ,Chair Chaffee -yes .The Board vote was 5 -yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
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