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September 12, 2022
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Whitney, Kari Hoffmann, Cynthia Bingham, Mary Chaffee
Absent: Ned Chatelain
Every vote, in order
Approve the Consent Agenda as written in the packet
To approve the Consent Agenda as written in the packet
The roll call lists Ned Chatelain, but the minutes show this member as not present (Ned Chatelain is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Consent Agenda as written in the packet. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney - yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Open the public hearing on the tax rate classification hearing
To open the public hearing on the tax rate classification hearing
The roll call lists Ned Chatelain, but the minutes show this member as not present (Ned Chatelain is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Ned Chatelain as the seconder, but Ned Chatelain is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to open the public hearing on the tax rate classification hearing. Selectperson Chatelain second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Chair Whitney - yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann)
Continue to use a Residential Factor of 1; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption; not to grant a Small Business Exemption
To continue to use a Residential Factor of 1; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption; not to grant a Small Business Exemption
The roll call lists Ned Chatelain, but the minutes show this member as not present (Ned Chatelain is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to continue to use a Residential Factor of 1; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption; not to grant a Small Business Exemption. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Whitney - yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
The roll call lists Ned Chatelain, but the minutes show this member as not present (Ned Chatelain is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to close the public hearing. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney - yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Approve the voluntary recognition agreement with Brewster public safety dispatchers' association, MassCOP
To approve the voluntary recognition agreement with Brewster public safety dispatchers' association, MassCOP
The roll call lists Ned Chatelain, but the minutes show this member as not present (Ned Chatelain is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the voluntary recognition agreement with Brewster public safety dispatchers' association, MassCOP. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney - yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Open the Fall 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant
To open the Fall 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant
The roll call lists Ned Chatelain, but the minutes show this member as not present (Ned Chatelain is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to open the Fall 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney - yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Approve a 2% merit increase for the Town Administrator
To approve a 2% merit increase for the Town Administrator
The roll call lists Ned Chatelain, but the minutes show this member as not present (Ned Chatelain is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve a 2% merit increase for the Town Administrator. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Whitney - yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Defer identification of the implementation date of the remote participation policy until a future meeting
To defer identification of the implementation date of the remote participation policy until a future meeting
The roll call lists Ned Chatelain, but the minutes show this member as not present (Ned Chatelain is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to defer identification of the implementation date of the remote participation policy until a future meeting. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney - yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- 1\ 10.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bingham)
Adjourn at 8: 07
To adjourn at 8: 07
The roll call lists Ned Chatelain, but the minutes show this member as not present (Ned Chatelain is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to adjourn at 8: 07. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Chair Whitney - yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
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