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March 21, 2022
31 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Cynthia Bingham, David Whitney, Mary Chaffee, Kari Hoffmann, Ned Chatelain
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Move the consent agenda with the following comment the fact that we have a participant in the Boston Tea Party, worth noting Brewster residents' part of history
Move the consent agenda with the following comment the fact that we have a participant in the Boston Tea Party, worth noting Brewster residents' part of history
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved the consent agenda with the following comment the fact that we have a participant in the Boston Tea Party, worth noting Brewster residents' part of history. Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham-yes .The Board vote was 5-Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)
Adopt the plan as presented
To adopt the plan as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to adopt the plan as presented . Selectperson Hoffmann second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)
Open the public hearing at 6 ,30pm
To open the public hearing at 6 ,30pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to open the public hearing at 6 ,30pm .Selectperson Hoffmann second .A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board 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 Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Chair Bingham -yes ,The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)
Approve the following Seasonal General On " Premises All Alcoholic Beverages Liquor License renewal pending the applicant has passed their Inspection, have the required liability insurance and all...
That the Board vote to approve the following Seasonal General On " Premises All Alcoholic Beverages Liquor License renewal pending the applicant has passed their Inspection, have the required liability insurance and all financial obligations have been paid to the Town ;Cape Cod National Golf Club, LLC d/ b/ a Cape Cod National Golf Club
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved that the Board vote to approve the following Seasonal General On " Premises All Alcoholic Beverages Liquor License renewal pending the applicant has passed their Inspection, have the required liability insurance and all financial obligations have been paid to the Town ;Cape Cod National Golf Club, LLC d/ b/ a Cape Cod National Golf Club .Selectperson Hoffmann second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5-Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)
Approve the following Seasonal General 0n - Premises Wines & Malt Liquor License renewal pending they have passed their Inspection , have the required liability insurance and all financial...
That the Board vote to approve the following Seasonal General 0n - Premises Wines & Malt Liquor License renewal pending they have passed their Inspection , have the required liability insurance and all financial obligations have been paid to the Town ,,2740 Main Street Holdings, LLC d/ b/ a Beach House Spa
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved that the Board vote to approve the following Seasonal General 0n - Premises Wines & Malt Liquor License renewal pending they have passed their Inspection , have the required liability insurance and all financial obligations have been paid to the Town ,,2740 Main Street Holdings, LLC d/ b/ a Beach House Spa ,Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Chair Bingham -yes.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Whitney)
Approve the following Seasonal Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages Liquor License renewals pending they have passed their inspections, have the required liability insurance and all financial...
That the Board vote to approve the following Seasonal Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages Liquor License renewals pending they have passed their inspections, have the required liability insurance and all financial obligations have been paid to the Town ;Fishack Corporation d /b/ a J.T.'s Seafood Restaurant and Full Circle Concepts, LLC d/ b/ a EI Guapo's Taqueria
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved that the Board vote to approve the following Seasonal Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages Liquor License renewals pending they have passed their inspections, have the required liability insurance and all financial obligations have been paid to the Town ;Fishack Corporation d /b/ a J.T.'s Seafood Restaurant and Full Circle Concepts, LLC d/ b/ a EI Guapo's Taqueria , Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Chair Bingham-yes.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Whitney)
Approve the following Seasonal Restaurant Malt Liquor License renewal pending they have passed their Inspection, have the required Tower o BrewsterOffice of: 11 ONO Select Board 3 9 Brewster, MA...
That the Board vote to approve the following Seasonal Restaurant Malt Liquor License renewal pending they have passed their Inspection, have the required Tower o BrewsterOffice of: 11 ONO Select Board 3 9 Brewster, MA 026314898 liability insurance and all financial obligations have been paid to the Town , Breakwater Lobster &Fish Market, Inc . d/ b/ a Breakwater Fish & Lobster and Roberts, Inc d/ b/ a Cobie' s
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved that the Board vote to approve the following Seasonal Restaurant Malt Liquor License renewal pending they have passed their Inspection, have the required Tower o BrewsterOffice of: 11 ONO Select Board 3 9 Brewster, MA 026314898 liability insurance and all financial obligations have been paid to the Town , Breakwater Lobster &Fish Market, Inc . d/ b/ a Breakwater Fish & Lobster and Roberts, Inc d/ b/ a Cobie' s . Selectperson Chaffee second . A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain - yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Chair Bingham-yes .The Board vote was 5-Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)
Open the public hearing at 6 :35pm
To open the public hearing at 6 :35pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to open the public hearing at 6 :35pm .Selectperson Hoffmann second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board 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 Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Chair Bingham - yes .The Board vote was 5-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Whitney)
That the Board approve the seasonal on premises all alcoholic beverage liquor license for JDT Investments LLC d/ b/ a the Kitchen Cafe, effective from approval from the ABCC until December 31,...
That the Board approve the seasonal on premises all alcoholic beverage liquor license for JDT Investments LLC d/ b/ a the Kitchen Cafe, effective from approval from the ABCC until December 31, 2022, pending they have passed inspections, submitted required liability insurance and all financial obligations have been paid to the Town
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved that the Board approve the seasonal on premises all alcoholic beverage liquor license for JDT Investments LLC d/ b/ a the Kitchen Cafe, effective from approval from the ABCC until December 31, 2022, pending they have passed inspections, submitted required liability insurance and all financial obligations have been paid to the Town . Selectperson Hoffmann second .A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chatelain - yes, Chair Bingham - yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)
Open the public hearing at 6 :40pm
To open the public hearing at 6 :40pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to open the public hearing at 6 :40pm . Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Hoffmann-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Chair Bingham - yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)
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 Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Chair Bingham -yes ,The Board vote was 5-Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)
Approve the shellfish grants for David Carlson and Alex Carlson effective January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2029
To approve the shellfish grants for David Carlson and Alex Carlson effective January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2029
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the shellfish grants for David Carlson and Alex Carlson effective January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2029 .Selectperson Hoffmann second .A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Bingham - yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)
Open the warrant
To open the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to open the warrant .Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)
Approve Article No .9, section 1a, Brewster Historical Society as printed In the warrant
To approve Article No .9, section 1a, Brewster Historical Society as printed In the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve Article No .9, section 1a, Brewster Historical Society as printed In the warrant .Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Hoffmann-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)
Recommend Article No .9, section 2a, Housing Coordinator as printed In the warrant
To recommend Article No .9, section 2a, Housing Coordinator as printed In the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article No .9, section 2a, Housing Coordinator as printed In the warrant .Selectperson Hoffmann second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5- Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)
Recommend Article No .9, section 2b, Lower Cape Housing Institute
To recommend Article No .9, section 2b, Lower Cape Housing Institute
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article No .9, section 2b, Lower Cape Housing Institute . Selectperson Whitney 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: Chatelain, second: Whitney)
Recommend approval of Article No .9, section 3a , Community Preservation Bonded Debt Service
To recommend approval of Article No .9, section 3a , Community Preservation Bonded Debt Service
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of Article No .9, section 3a , Community Preservation Bonded Debt Service ,Selectperson Whitney 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: Whitney)
Recommend approval of Article No .9, section 4a, Administration Expense as printed in the warrant
To recommend approval of Article No .9, section 4a, Administration Expense as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of Article No .9, section 4a, Administration Expense as printed in the warrant. Selectperson Whitney 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: Chatelain, second: Whitney)
Recommend approval of Article No .9, section 4b, Pennrose/ Cape Cod Five project as printed in the warrant
To recommend approval of Article No .9, section 4b, Pennrose/ Cape Cod Five project as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of Article No .9, section 4b, Pennrose/ Cape Cod Five project as printed in the warrant .Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Whitney)
Recommend approval of Article No . 14 as printed in the warrant
To recommend approval of Article No . 14 as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of Article No . 14 as printed in the warrant . Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Whitney)
Approve the new permitting as outlined
To approve the new permitting as outlined
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the new permitting as outlined . Selectperson Whitney 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: Whitney)
Remain remote for April and May
To remain remote for April and May
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to remain remote for April and May . Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Chair Bingham -yes ,The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)
Recommend approval of Special Town Meeting Article 1
To recommend approval of Special Town Meeting Article 1
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of Special Town Meeting Article 1 .Selectperson Chaffee second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Chatelain yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham -yes ,The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)
Recommend approval of Special Town Meeting Article 2
To recommend approval of Special Town Meeting Article 2
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of Special Town Meeting Article 2 .Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)
Recommend approval of Annual Town Meeting Article 16
To recommend approval of Annual Town Meeting Article 16
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of Annual Town Meeting Article 16 .Selectperson Hoffmann second . A roll call vote was taken , Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Bingham-yes .The Board vote was 5-Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)
Close Town Meeting warrant
To close Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to close Town Meeting warrant .Selectperson Hoffmann 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: Hoffmann)
Approve the dog park regulations with the following edits :under the " allowed in park enclosures" section, remove " Children under 6" .Under the " Owners/ handlers must" section , add language "...
To approve the dog park regulations with the following edits :under the " allowed in park enclosures" section, remove " Children under 6" .Under the " Owners/ handlers must" section , add language " Parents/ guardians of children under 6 are urged to use caution when in the enclosure . "And under the " Legal Notices" add the following language, owners of dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior towards humans will be prosecuted to the maximum extent of the law
Yes: ChatelainNo: Bingham, Chaffee, Hoffmann, Whitney
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the dog park regulations with the following edits :under the " allowed in park enclosures" section, remove " Children under 6" .Under the " Owners/ handlers must" section , add language " Parents/ guardians of children under 6 are urged to use caution when in the enclosure . "And under the " Legal Notices" add the following language, owners of dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior towards humans will be prosecuted to the maximum extent of the law .Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chaffee-no, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Whitney-no, Selectperson Hoffmann -no, Chair Bingham -no .The Board vote was 1-Yes, 4-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)
Adopt the Brewster Dog Park Regulations as proposed
To adopt the Brewster Dog Park Regulations as proposed
Yes: Bingham, Chaffee, Hoffmann, WhitneyNo: Chatelain
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to adopt the Brewster Dog Park Regulations as proposed .Selectperson Whitney second .There was brief discussion on liability language . A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Chatelain - no, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffe - yes, Chair Bingham-yes , The Board vote was 4-Yes, 1- No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Adjourn at 8 :11pm
To adjourn at 8 :11pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to adjourn at 8 :11pm .Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - 0 Town t® f Brewster office of: 0o4Pof e ueq 3 p a E Brewster, MA 02631- 1898 io°,aieoo I1111111111111111D\\\\\\ yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)
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