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August 23, 2021
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Cynthia Bingham, David Whitney, Mary Chaffee, Kari Hoffmann, Ned Chatelain
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session at 6 : 02pm
To enter Executive Session at 6 : 02pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to enter Executive Session at 6 : 02pm . Selectperson Chatelain second .A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes ,Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chatelain)
Return to Regular Session at 6128pm
To return to Regular Session at 6128pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to return to Regular Session at 6128pm .Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chatelain - yes ,Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes , Selectperson Whitney-yes ,Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes , 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Move the consent agenda as presented
Move the consent agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved the consent agenda as presented .Selectperson Chatelain second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes , 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Chatelain)
Recommend Article # 1 : 500 W .H .Besse Cartway concerning the acquisition of the 66-acre Cape Cod Sea Camps Parcel at Long Pond ,on the September 25 ,2021 ,Town Meeting warrant
To recommend Article # 1 : 500 W .H .Besse Cartway concerning the acquisition of the 66-acre Cape Cod Sea Camps Parcel at Long Pond ,on the September 25 ,2021 ,Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to recommend Article # 1 : 500 W .H .Besse Cartway concerning the acquisition of the 66-acre Cape Cod Sea Camps Parcel at Long Pond ,on the September 25 ,2021 ,Town Meeting warrant . Selectperson Chatelain second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney - yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Chatelain)
Article # 2 as presented that concerns the acquisition of 3057 Main Street commonly called Cape Cod Sea Camps on Route 6A in Brewster
Article # 2 as presented that concerns the acquisition of 3057 Main Street commonly called Cape Cod Sea Camps on Route 6A in Brewster
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved Article # 2 as presented that concerns the acquisition of 3057 Main Street commonly called Cape Cod Sea Camps on Route 6A in Brewster .Selectperson Chatelain second . Selectperson Chaffee commented that as we look at these articles, few Town Meeting warrant articles have the potential to truly change the future of the community as do these .Ms .Chaffee noted that she will be voting in support of it . Selectperson Hoffmann mentioned that the acquisition of the Sea Camps definitely fulfills the vision of our citizens from their input from the visioning process and will preserve our rural historic character, protect our water resources, expands open space , potentially provide a variety of well -planned housing options ( all part of the Vision Plan ) ,provides coastal management, builds up local economy, expands our community infrastructure by potentially providing a home for the community center for all ages . Ms .Hoffmann stated that this is an opportunity to connect all of us for a common goal where there is something for everyone and will also be voting in support . Chair Bingham stated she will also be voting in support as it is not just a once in a lifetime change ,but a once in ever chance that will never ever come again .Chair Bingham confirmed she will be voting in favor of this and hoping that the Town will be behind this, as it is very exciting, history is being made . A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes , Selectperson Chatelain -yes Chair Bingham - yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Chatelain)
Approve Article 3 for the Special Town Meeting warrant which concerns the maintenance and upkeep of both properties, commonly known as the Bay Parcel and Long Pond Parcel of the Sea Camps
To approve Article 3 for the Special Town Meeting warrant which concerns the maintenance and upkeep of both properties, commonly known as the Bay Parcel and Long Pond Parcel of the Sea Camps
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve Article 3 for the Special Town Meeting warrant which concerns the maintenance and upkeep of both properties, commonly known as the Bay Parcel and Long Pond Parcel of the Sea Camps ,Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes ,Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Whitney)
Recommend the first ballot question which reads as follows ;Shall the Town of Brewster be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one -half, so -called ,the amounts required...
To recommend the first ballot question which reads as follows ;Shall the Town of Brewster be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one -half, so -called ,the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to acquire some or all of the parcel of land with the improvements located at 500 W .H .Besse Cartway, Brewster, containing 66 acres ,more or less, shown on Assessors Map 84 as Parcel 45 ,and described in a deed recorded with the Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Book 1388, Page 1185 ,for habitat protection ,watershed protection ,open space , conservation and passive recreation ,active recreation ,community housing and /or general municipal purposes ,and for the purpose of granting conservation easements and /or restrictions on such portions of the property as the Select Board may determine to provide for habitat protection ,watershed protection ,open space ,conservation and passive recreation purposes ?
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to recommend the first ballot question which reads as follows ;Shall the Town of Brewster be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one -half, so -called ,the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to acquire some or all of the parcel of land with the improvements located at 500 W .H .Besse Cartway, Brewster, containing 66 acres ,more or less, shown on Assessors Map 84 as Parcel 45 ,and described in a deed recorded with the Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Book 1388, Page 1185 ,for habitat protection ,watershed protection ,open space , conservation and passive recreation ,active recreation ,community housing and /or general municipal purposes ,and for the purpose of granting conservation easements and /or restrictions on such portions of the property as the Select Board may determine to provide for habitat protection ,watershed protection ,open space ,conservation and passive recreation purposes ? Selectperson Hoffmann second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chatelain - yes ,Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes , 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Hoffmann)
Approve and recommend the second ballot questions which pertains to the Town 's acquisition of 3057 Main street customarily called the Bay Parcel of the Sea Camps which reads as thus ;Shall the...
To approve and recommend the second ballot questions which pertains to the Town 's acquisition of 3057 Main street customarily called the Bay Parcel of the Sea Camps which reads as thus ;Shall the Town of Brewster be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one -half, so-called ,the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to acquire some or all of the parcel of land with the improvements located at 3057 Main Street, Brewster, containing 54 .7 acres , more or less , shown on Assessors Map 101 as Parcel 45, and described in a deed recorded with the Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Book 1388, Page 1188 ( excluding therefrom the parcel shown on Assessors Map 101 as Parcel 46 ) and in Certificate of Title No .30242 ,for habitat protection ,watershed protection ,open space ,conservation and passive recreation ,active recreation ,community housing and /or general municipal purposes ,and for the purpose of granting conservation easements and/ or restrictions on such portions of the property that the Select Board may determine to provide for habitat protection ,watershed protection ,open space , conservation and passive recreation purposes ?
The roll call lists Mary Chaffee twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve and recommend the second ballot questions which pertains to the Town 's acquisition of 3057 Main street customarily called the Bay Parcel of the Sea Camps which reads as thus ;Shall the Town of Brewster be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one -half, so-called ,the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to acquire some or all of the parcel of land with the improvements located at 3057 Main Street, Brewster, containing 54 .7 acres , more or less , shown on Assessors Map 101 as Parcel 45, and described in a deed recorded with the Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Book 1388, Page 1188 ( excluding therefrom the parcel shown on Assessors Map 101 as Parcel 46 ) and in Certificate of Title No .30242 ,for habitat protection ,watershed protection ,open space ,conservation and passive recreation ,active recreation ,community housing and /or general municipal purposes ,and for the purpose of granting conservation easements and/ or restrictions on such portions of the property that the Select Board may determine to provide for habitat protection ,watershed protection ,open space , conservation and passive recreation purposes ? Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chaffee ,, yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Whitney)
Approve the IAFF Local 3763 tentative agreement for FY22 -23
To approve the IAFF Local 3763 tentative agreement for FY22 -23
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the IAFF Local 3763 tentative agreement for FY22 -23 .Selectperson Whitney second . M01011WWI! go W Brewster, MA 02631 -1898 Peter Lombardi noted that while the Select Board has the authority to approve the contract, it requires an appropriation ,funding is included in the FY22 budget to cover a majority of costs .Town Meeting has to approve the contract and there will be an article on the regular fall special town meeting warrant .If Town Meeting approves, the wage increases will be retro back to this July 1 . A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chatelain - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes ,Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes , 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Whitney)
Adjourn the meeting at 7 ; 43pm
To adjourn the meeting at 7 ; 43pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to adjourn the meeting at 7 ; 43pm ,Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Hoffmann -yes ,Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes , Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Bingham -yes ,The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)
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