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Brewster Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

September 10, 2020

11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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 :03 pm to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board go into Executive Session at 5 :03 pm 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, and IAFF Local 3763 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 :03 pm 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, and IAFF Local 3763 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 Chatelain -yes, Selectperson apuuuluuU+NNruip, O4. all Town of Brewster Select Board 2198 Main Street Town Adm 3 0 Brewster, MA 02631 -1898 ainimxrn nimuauu\° deRuyter-yes ,Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chaffee -yes .The Board vote was 5 -yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)

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That the Board dissolve executive session at 5 : 45 pm and return to open session

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board dissolve executive session at 5 : 45 pm and return to open session

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bingham moved that the Board dissolve executive session at 5 : 45 pm and return to open session , Selectperson Chatelain second .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: Chatelain)

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Approve the consent agenda as recommended by administration

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the consent agenda as recommended by administration

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bingham moved to approve the consent agenda as recommended by administration , Selectperson Chatelain second .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: Chatelain)

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Approve the contract of SEW Local 888 1 year agreement, with a 1 % cost of living subject to appropriation ofTown Meeting

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the contract of SEW Local 888 1 year agreement, with a 1 % cost of living subject to appropriation ofTown Meeting

From the minutes

“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve the contract of SEW Local 888 1 year agreement, with a 1 % cost of living subject to appropriation ofTown Meeting, Selectperson Bingham second .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chaffee-yes .The Board vote was 5 -yes, 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)

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Approve article 17 as printed in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve article 17 as printed in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve article 17 as printed in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, Selectperson Bingham second .Selectperson Whitney-yes ,Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chaffee -yes .The Board vote was 5 -yes, 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)

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Approve the contract of OPEIU 1 year agreement, with a 1 % cost of living adjustment subject to appropriation of Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the contract of OPEIU 1 year agreement, with a 1 % cost of living adjustment subject to appropriation of Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve the contract of OPEIU 1 year agreement, with a 1 % cost of living adjustment subject to appropriation of Town Meeting, Selectperson Bingham second .Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chaffee -yes . The Board vote was 5 -yes, 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)

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Approve article 18 as printed in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve article 18 as printed in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve article 18 as printed in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, Selectperson Bingham second .Selectperson Whitney-yes ,Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes ,Chair Chaffee -yes .The Board vote was 5 -yes, 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)

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Approve article 19 as printed in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve article 19 as printed in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve article 19 as printed in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, Selectperson Bingham second .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chaffee -yes .The Board vote was 5 -yes, 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the agreement with Non -Union Personnel Bylaw 1 year agreement, with a 1 % cost of living adjustment subject to appropriation of Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the agreement with Non -Union Personnel Bylaw 1 year agreement, with a 1 % cost of living adjustment subject to appropriation of Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve the agreement with Non -Union Personnel Bylaw 1 year agreement, with a 1 % cost of living adjustment subject to appropriation of Town Meeting, Selectperson Bingham second .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes , Chair Chaffee -yes .The Board vote was 5 -yes, 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve Article 20 as printed in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Article 20 as printed in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve Article 20 as printed in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, Selectperson Bingham second .Selectperson Whitney-yes ,Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes ,Chair Chaffee -yes .The Board vote was 5-yes ,0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn at 5 : 57 pm

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 5 : 57 pm

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bingham moved to adjourn at 5 : 57 pm ,Select person Chatelain 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: Chatelain)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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