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Brewster Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

April 4, 2022

21 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Cynthia Bingham, David Whitney, Mary Chaffee, Kari Hoffmann, Ned Chatelain

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Cynthia Bingham joined the meeting (5 : 52pm).

Every vote, in order

Enter executive session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To enter executive session

Cynthia Bingham had not yet arrived.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to enter executive session . Selectperson Chaffee second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Vice Chair Whitney-yes .The vote was 4-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the memorandum of agreement with OPEIU regarding hiring employees with past experience

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the memorandum of agreement with OPEIU regarding hiring employees with past experience

Yes: Bingham, Chaffee, Hoffmann, WhitneyAbstained: Chatelain

From the minutes

“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the memorandum of agreement with OPEIU regarding hiring employees with past experience .Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -abstain ,Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The vote was 4-Yes, 0- No, 1 -Abs.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Move the consent agenda for April 4th

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move the consent agenda for April 4th

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved the consent agenda for April 4th . Selectperson Chaffee second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Special Act as presented in the packet

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Special Act as presented in the packet

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the Special Act as presented in the packet .Selectperson Hoffmann second . A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the public hearing

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to open the public hearing .Selectperson Hoffmann 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, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 5–0

To close the public hearing

The roll call lists Mary Chaffee twice. Showing the count only.

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 Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Chair Bingham - yes .The vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)

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

Approve the Annual Wines and Malt Beverages General On -premises Liquor License for Ack Gioia pending they provide the required liability insurance and all financial obligations have been paid to...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Annual Wines and Malt Beverages General On -premises Liquor License for Ack Gioia pending they provide the required liability insurance and all financial obligations have been paid to the Town .The hours during which alcoholic beverages will be sold are 11 : 30am to 6pm daily

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the Annual Wines and Malt Beverages General On -premises Liquor License for Ack Gioia pending they provide the required liability insurance and all financial obligations have been paid to the Town .The hours during which alcoholic beverages will be sold are 11 : 30am to 6pm daily . Selectperson Chaffee second . A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)

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

Appoint Robert Ziegler to the vacancy on the Brewster Housing Authority

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Robert Ziegler to the vacancy on the Brewster Housing Authority

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chaffee moved to appoint Robert Ziegler to the vacancy on the Brewster Housing Authority , Selectperson Chatelain second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain - yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Chatelain)

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

Place the non -binding public advisory question concerning the potential radioactive water release from the Pilgrim Power Plant on the Spring 2022 local ballot

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the non -binding public advisory question concerning the potential radioactive water release from the Pilgrim Power Plant on the Spring 2022 local ballot

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chaffee moved to place the non -binding public advisory question concerning the potential radioactive water release from the Pilgrim Power Plant on the Spring 2022 local ballot .Selectperson Chatelain second . A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Chatelain - yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The vote was 5 -Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Chatelain)

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

Approve the razor clam regulations for 2022

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the razor clam regulations for 2022

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the razor clam regulations for 2022 .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 vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)

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

Approve awarding the request for proposal to POAH and HAC for the project at Millstone Road

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve awarding the request for proposal to POAH and HAC for the project at Millstone Road

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve awarding the request for proposal to POAH and HAC for the project at Millstone Road . Selectperson Hoffmann second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)

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

Open the warrant for Spring Annual Town Meeting 2022

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the warrant for Spring Annual Town Meeting 2022

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to open the warrant for Spring Annual Town Meeting 2022 .Selectperson Hoffmann second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain - yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend approval of ATM Article 2 , Elementary School Budget

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend approval of ATM Article 2 , Elementary School Budget

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of ATM Article 2 , Elementary School Budget . 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 vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend approval of ATM Article 3 , Special Education Stabilization Fund

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend approval of ATM Article 3 , Special Education Stabilization Fund

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of ATM Article 3 , Special Education Stabilization Fund .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 vote was 5 -Yes , 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Whitney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend approval of ATM Article 4, Nauset Regional Budget

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To recommend approval of ATM Article 4, Nauset Regional Budget

Yes: Chaffee, Chatelain, Hoffmann, WhitneyNo: Bingham

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of ATM Article 4, Nauset Regional Budget , Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Hoffmann - yes ,Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Bingham -no .The vote was 4- Yes, 1 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend approval of ATM Article 6

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend approval of ATM Article 6 . Selectperson Hoffmann

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of ATM Article 6 . Selectperson Hoffmann A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend approval of ATM Article 8, Golf Department Budget

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend approval of ATM Article 8, Golf Department Budget

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of ATM Article 8, Golf Department Budget . Selectperson Hoffmann second . A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend approval of ATM Article 10

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend approval of ATM Article 10

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of ATM Article 10 .Selectperson Hoffmann second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain - yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to close the Annual Town Meeting 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 vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Sign the Town Election and Town Meeting Warrants for Spring 2022

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To sign the Town Election and Town Meeting Warrants for Spring 2022

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to sign the Town Election and Town Meeting Warrants for Spring 2022 . 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 vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn at 7 : 34pm

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 7 : 34pm

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to adjourn at 7 : 34pm . 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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