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April 5, 2021
25 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mary Chaffee, David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, Ned Chatelain
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the April 5, 2021 Consent Agenda
To approve the April 5, 2021 Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to approve the April 5, 2021 Consent Agenda ,Selectperson deRuyter second . A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain — yes, Chair Chaffee -Yes .The Board vote was 5 -yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: deRuyter)
Endorse the partnership for the 2021 Main Streets Program
To endorse the partnership for the 2021 Main Streets Program
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to endorse the partnership for the 2021 Main Streets Program ,Selectperson Whitney second ,A roll call vote was taken , Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham-yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain — yes, Chair Chaffee - yes .The Board vote was 5 -yes 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Approve the LIP application and authorize the Chair to sign the LIP 4 application on the Board 's behalf, to sign a letter of support for the project, and to request the appraisal waiver from DHCD
To approve the LIP application and authorize the Chair to sign the LIP 4 application on the Board 's behalf, to sign a letter of support for the project, and to request the appraisal waiver from DHCD
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve the LIP application and authorize the Chair to sign the LIP 4 application on the Board 's behalf, to sign a letter of support for the project, and to request the appraisal waiver from DHCD ,Selectperson Chatelain second , A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyterwyes, Selectperson Chatelain — yes, Chair Chaffee -yes ,The Board vote was 5 -yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chatelain)
Accept the revisions to the Town Charter under the Water Department as presented
To accept the revisions to the Town Charter under the Water Department as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to accept the revisions to the Town Charter under the Water Department as presented .Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee-yes ,The Board vote was j 5 -yes 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Open the May 15, 2021 Town Meeting Warrant .Selectperson deRuyter j second
To open the May 15, 2021 Town Meeting Warrant .Selectperson deRuyter j second
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to open the May 15, 2021 Town Meeting Warrant .Selectperson deRuyter j second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, ' Chair Chaffee -yes ,The Board vote was 5 -yes 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham)
Add Article 16, Police Sergeant Union Collective Bargaining Agreement to the Warrant
To add Article 16, Police Sergeant Union Collective Bargaining Agreement to the Warrant
Yes: Bingham, Chatelain, Whitney, deRuyterAbstained: Chaffee
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to add Article 16, Police Sergeant Union Collective Bargaining Agreement to the Warrant .Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham yes) Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee -abstain , The Board vote was 4-yes 0- No 1- Abstain.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Close the warrant
To close the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to close the warrant .Selectperson Bingham second , A roll call vote was taken ,Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee -Yes ,The Board vote was 5 -yes 0 -No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Article 1 of Special
Article 1 of Special
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved Article 1 of Special ,Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee -Yes ,The Board vote was 5 -yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Reconsider Article 7 in the Annual Town meeting Warrant
To reconsider Article 7 in the Annual Town meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to reconsider Article 7 in the Annual Town meeting Warrant ,Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee -Yes ,The Board vote was 5 -yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Article 7 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed
Article 7 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved Article 7 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed .Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee-Yes .The Board vote was 5 -yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Reconsider Article 8 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To reconsider Article 8 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to reconsider Article 8 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant ,Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee - Yes.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Article 8 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed
Article 8 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved Article 8 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as printed . Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee-Yes ,The Board vote was 5 -yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Reconsider Article 8, item 4A Dog Park Development Committee in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To reconsider Article 8, item 4A Dog Park Development Committee in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to reconsider Article 8, item 4A Dog Park Development Committee in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant ,Selectperson Chatelain second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee - Yes , The Board vote was 5 -yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chatelain)
Article 8, Item 4A Dog Park Development Committee in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Article 8, Item 4A Dog Park Development Committee in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Yes: Bingham, Chaffee, Whitney, deRuyterNo: Chatelain
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved Article 8, Item 4A Dog Park Development Committee in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant ,Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelaln -no, Chair Chaffee-Yes .The Board vote was 4-yes 1 -No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Reconsider Article 9, Section 5A In the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To reconsider Article 9, Section 5A In the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to reconsider Article 9, Section 5A In the Annual Town Meeting Warrant , Selectperson Bingham second ,A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee -Yes ,The Board vote was 5 -yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Article 9, Section 5A in the amount of $ 60,000
To Article 9, Section 5A in the amount of $ 60,000
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to Article 9, Section 5A in the amount of $ 60,000 ,Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelaln -yes, Chair Chaffee=Yes .The Board vote was 5 -yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Defer recommendation on Articles 14, 17, 18, 19, and 20 until Town Meeting
To defer recommendation on Articles 14, 17, 18, 19, and 20 until Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to defer recommendation on Articles 14, 17, 18, 19, and 20 until Town Meeting .Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee -Yes .The Board vote was 5 -yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Defer,recommendation on Articles 15 &16 until Town Meeting. i
To defer,recommendation on Articles 15 &16 until Town Meeting. i
Yes: Bingham, Chatelain, Whitney, deRuyterAbstained: ChaffeeThe roll call as written does not list Cynthia Bingham; the count (4-0-1) shows this member voted yes.
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to defer,recommendation on Articles 15 &16 until Town Meeting. i Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham - BoS 04-OS- 21 Do6ID :cf6f66eedd9097797e33Oc242a04106bb2blcabO C oft`Ir" 9 Town. Of Brewster Office of: yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee-abstain .The Board vote was 4-yes 0 -No 1- abstain.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Article 21 In the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Article 21 In the Annual Town Meeting Warrant ,Selectperson
No: Bingham, Chaffee, Chatelain, Whitney, deRuyter
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved Article 21 In the Annual Town Meeting Warrant ,Selectperson ,Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-no, Selectperson Bingham -no, Selectperson deRuyter-no, Selectperson Chatelain -no, Chair Chaffee- no .The Board vote was 0-yes 5 -No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Article 23 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Article 23 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved Article 23 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant ,Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes , $ electperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee -Yes ,The Board vote was 5-yes 0- No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Reconsider Article 25, Citizen Petition on Hunting on Town Property in the Punkhorn
To reconsider Article 25, Citizen Petition on Hunting on Town Property in the Punkhorn
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to reconsider Article 25, Citizen Petition on Hunting on Town Property in the Punkhorn .Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney"yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee-Yes ,The Board vote was 5 -yes 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Article 25 as printed in the Warrant
Article 25 as printed in the Warrant
Yes: BinghamNo: Chaffee, Chatelain, Whitney, deRuyter
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved Article 25 as printed in the Warrant .Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-no, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-no, Selectperson Chatelain -no, Chair Chaffee -no ,The Board vote was 1 -yes 4- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Article 28 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Article 28 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved Article 28 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant .Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee-Yes ,The Board vote was 5 -yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Accept Ben deRuyter's resignation from and appoint Peter Lombardi to the Cape and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board
To accept Ben deRuyter's resignation from and appoint Peter Lombardi to the Cape and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to accept Ben deRuyter's resignation from and appoint Peter Lombardi to the Cape and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board ,Selectperson Whitney 'secorid .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee-Yes .The Board vote was 5 -yes 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Adjourn at 7 :56pm
To adjourn at 7 :56pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to adjourn at 7 :56pm ,Selectperson deRuyter second ,A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain ,Chair Chaffee -yes .The Board vote was 5 -yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: deRuyter)
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