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March 27, 2023
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Whitney, Ned Chatelain, Kari Hoffmann, Cynthia Bingham, Mary Chaffee
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session
To enter executive session
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to enter executive session. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Whitney- yes. The Board vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
Accept the FY24- 26 SEIU DPW/ Golf/ Water Union contract as negotiated
To accept the FY24- 26 SEIU DPW/ Golf/ Water Union contract as negotiated
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to accept the FY24- 26 SEIU DPW/ Golf/ Water Union contract as negotiated. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Whitney- yes. The Board vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Approve the Consent Agenda from March 27, 2023
To approve the Consent Agenda from March 27, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Consent Agenda from March 27, 2023. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
Approve the Personnel Bylaw Fixed Wages and Salaries Scale as presented
To approve the Personnel Bylaw Fixed Wages and Salaries Scale as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Personnel Bylaw Fixed Wages and Salaries Scale as presented. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
Approve the Brewster Elementary Schools Budget in the amount of $10, 755, 678
To approve the Brewster Elementary Schools Budget in the amount of $10, 755, 678
Yes: Chaffee, Chatelain, Hoffmann, WhitneyNo: Bingham
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Brewster Elementary Schools Budget in the amount of $10, 755, 678. Selectperson Chatelain second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - no, Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Whitney - yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 1 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chatelain)
Approve the Nauset Regional Schools Operating Budget for a total of $14, 906, 481
To approve the Nauset Regional Schools Operating Budget for a total of $14, 906, 481
Yes: HoffmannNo: Bingham, Chaffee, Chatelain, Whitney
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Nauset Regional Schools Operating Budget for a total of $14, 906, 481. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - no, Selectperson Chatelain- no, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -no, Chair Whitney -no. The Board vote was 1 -Yes, 4 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
Approve the Article for the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating budget in the amount of $1,464,365
To approve the Article for the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating budget in the amount of $1,464,365
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Article for the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating budget in the amount of $1,464,365. Selectperson Chatelain second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chatelain)
Recommend the Town Operating Budget for a grand total of $25, 309, 899
To recommend the Town Operating Budget for a grand total of $25, 309, 899
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Town Operating Budget for a grand total of $25, 309, 899. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
Recommend the Water Department Enterprise Fund Operating Budget for a total of $2, 897, 932
To recommend the Water Department Enterprise Fund Operating Budget for a total of $2, 897, 932
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Water Department Enterprise Fund Operating Budget for a total of $2, 897, 932. Selectperson Chatelain second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chatelain)
Recommend the Golf Department Enterprise Fund Operating Budget for a total of $4,386, 855
To recommend the Golf Department Enterprise Fund Operating Budget for a total of $4,386, 855
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Golf Department Enterprise Fund Operating Budget for a total of $4,386, 855. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the Capital and Special Project Expenditures for a total of 1, 951,748
To recommend the Capital and Special Project Expenditures for a total of 1, 951,748
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Capital and Special Project Expenditures for a total of 1, 951,748. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
Recommend the Free Cash Appropriations as follows: from Free Cash to Capital Stabilization Fund- $ 250K and from Free Cash to Short- term Debt -$250K
To recommend the Free Cash Appropriations as follows: from Free Cash to Capital Stabilization Fund- $ 250K and from Free Cash to Short- term Debt -$250K
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Free Cash Appropriations as follows: from Free Cash to Capital Stabilization Fund- $ 250K and from Free Cash to Short- term Debt -$250K. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the transfer for the Special Revenue Fund for the Cable Franchise Fee Account in the amount of $250K
To recommend the transfer for the Special Revenue Fund for the Cable Franchise Fee Account in the amount of $250K
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the transfer for the Special Revenue Fund for the Cable Franchise Fee Account in the amount of $250K. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the creation of a new community garden and wetlands protection revolving fund for $50K each, for a total of $100K
To recommend the creation of a new community garden and wetlands protection revolving fund for $50K each, for a total of $100K
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the creation of a new community garden and wetlands protection revolving fund for $50K each, for a total of $100K. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed
To recommend the SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Whitney - yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
Recommend the Special Act: Transfer care, Custody, and Control & Change Uses of Wing Island as written and amended
To recommend the Special Act: Transfer care, Custody, and Control & Change Uses of Wing Island as written and amended
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Special Act: Transfer care, Custody, and Control & Change Uses of Wing Island as written and amended. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. 3 =, a = Brewster, MA 02631- 1898 Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the Town Bylaw Amendment: Building Needs and Assessment Committee to be deleted as printed
To recommend the Town Bylaw Amendment: Building Needs and Assessment Committee to be deleted as printed
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Town Bylaw Amendment: Building Needs and Assessment Committee to be deleted as printed. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Chair Whitney - yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Adjourn at 7: 35pm
To adjourn at 7: 35pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to adjourn at 7: 35pm. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
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