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January 10, 2022
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Cynthia Bingham, David Whitney, Mary Chaffee, Kari Hoffmann, Ned Chatelain
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the consent agenda with the suggested change in meeting minutes from Selectperson Chaffee
To accept the consent agenda with the suggested change in meeting minutes from Selectperson Chaffee
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Cynthia Bingham, David Whitney, Mary Chaffee, Kari Hoffmann and Ned Chatelain). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to accept the consent agenda with the suggested change in meeting minutes from Selectperson Chaffee .Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney yes, Selectperson Chaffee yes, Selectperson Hoffmann yes, Chair Bingham yes .The vote was 4 Yes ,O No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Approve and send the letter as presented
To approve and send the letter as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved to approve and send the letter as presented ,Selectperson Chatelain second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Hoffmann yes, Selectperson Whitney yes, Selectperson Chaffee yes, Selectperson Chatelain yes, Chair Bingham yes .The vote was 5 Yes, O No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Chatelain)
Open the public hearing regarding the petition by Verizon New England , Inc .and NSTAR Electric d/ b/ a Eversource Energy to place a jointly owned pole at 93 Alden Drive
To open the public hearing regarding the petition by Verizon New England , Inc .and NSTAR Electric d/ b/ a Eversource Energy to place a jointly owned pole at 93 Alden Drive
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to open the public hearing regarding the petition by Verizon New England , Inc .and NSTAR Electric d/ b/ a Eversource Energy to place a jointly owned pole at 93 Alden Drive . Selectperson Hoffmann second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Hoffman -yes Chair Bingham -yes .The vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to close the public hearing .Selectperson Hoffmann second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes ,Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffman -yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)
Approve the petition request from Verizon New England Inc .and NSTAR Electric d/ b/ a Eversource Energy for a jointly owned pole at 93 Alden Drive
To approve the petition request from Verizon New England Inc .and NSTAR Electric d/ b/ a Eversource Energy for a jointly owned pole at 93 Alden Drive
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the petition request from Verizon New England Inc .and NSTAR Electric d/ b/ a Eversource Energy for a jointly owned pole at 93 Alden Drive .Selectperson Hoffmann second . A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffman -yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)
Approve the letter of support and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board
To approve the letter of support and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the letter of support and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board .Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Hoffman -yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)
Open the warrant for the Special and Annual Town Meeting
To open the warrant for the Special and Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved to open the warrant for the Special and Annual Town Meeting .Selectperson Chatelain second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Chatelain)
Add a voting member to the current proposed 9 members who will serve on the Pond Property Planning Committee and to add a representative from the Brewster Water Commissioners
To add a voting member to the current proposed 9 members who will serve on the Pond Property Planning Committee and to add a representative from the Brewster Water Commissioners
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffe moved to add a voting member to the current proposed 9 members who will serve on the Pond Property Planning Committee and to add a representative from the Brewster Water Commissioners .Selectperson Chatelaine second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Chatelain)
Revise the Pond Property Planning Committee charge to remove the Water Commissioners as a liaison position and move them to a voting position
To revise the Pond Property Planning Committee charge to remove the Water Commissioners as a liaison position and move them to a voting position
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to revise the Pond Property Planning Committee charge to remove the Water Commissioners as a liaison position and move them to a voting position .Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)
Adjourn at 7 : 54pm
To adjourn at 7 : 54pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to adjourn at 7 : 54pm .Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)
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