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April 3, 2023
21 recorded votes, 4 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
Toenterexecutivesession
Toenterexecutivesession
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann movedtoenterexecutivesession.Selectperson Chatelain second.Arollcallvotewas 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)
Toapprove the FY24-26 Police Personnel Bylaw, Personnel Bylaw, OPEIU, Police Officers and Police Dispatchers union contracts
Toapprove the FY24-26 Police Personnel Bylaw, Personnel Bylaw, OPEIU, Police Officers and Police Dispatchers union contracts
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann movedtoapprove the FY24-26 Police Personnel Bylaw, Personnel Bylaw, OPEIU, Police Officers and Police Dispatchers union contracts. Selectperson Bingham second. Arollcallvotewas 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 FY24- 26 Police Superiors union contracts
To approve the FY24- 26 Police Superiors union contracts
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Whitney, Ned Chatelain, Kari Hoffmann, Cynthia Bingham and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the FY24- 26 Police Superiors union contracts. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Approve the Consent Agenda as amended for April 3, 2023
To approve the Consent Agenda as amended for April 3, 2023
Yes: Bingham, Chaffee, Hoffmann, WhitneyAbstained: Chatelain
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended for April 3, 2023. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann-yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Chatelain-abs, Chair Whitney-yes. The Board vote was 4-Yes, 0-No, 1- Abs..” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Approve the Select Board Policy for Brewster Community Pool Residents Only as amended
To approve the Select Board Policy for Brewster Community Pool Residents Only as amended
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Select Board Policy for Brewster Community Pool Residents Only as amended. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Approve the change of liquor license classification JDT Investments, LLC d/ b/ a the Kitchen Cafe, 2671 Main Street
To approve the change of liquor license classification JDT Investments, LLC d/ b/ a the Kitchen Cafe, 2671 Main Street. The change is from a Seasonal to an Annual All Alcohol Beverage On -Premises Liquor License
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the change of liquor license classification JDT Investments, LLC d/ b/ a the Kitchen Cafe, 2671 Main Street. The change is from a Seasonal to an Annual All Alcohol Beverage On -Premises Liquor License. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to close the public hearing. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Approve the Vision Planning Committee Charge as printed in the packet
To approve the Vision Planning Committee Charge as printed in the packet
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Vision Planning Committee Charge as printed in the packet. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Approve the proposed charge of the Drummer Boy Park Advisory Committee as presented in the packet
To approve the proposed charge of the Drummer Boy Park Advisory Committee as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the proposed charge of the Drummer Boy Park Advisory Committee as presented in the packet. 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)
Place the proposition 2 % Nauset Regional and Brewster Elementary School Operating Overrides on the May 16, 2023 Local Election ballot
To place the proposition 2 % Nauset Regional and Brewster Elementary School Operating Overrides on the May 16, 2023 Local Election ballot
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to place the proposition 2 % Nauset Regional and Brewster Elementary School Operating Overrides on the May 16, 2023 Local Election ballot. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the Elementary Schools Operating Override as written in the draft warrant, Article# 3
To recommend the Elementary Schools Operating Override as written in the draft warrant, Article# 3
From the minutes
“Hoffmann moved to recommend the Elementary Schools Operating Override as written in the draft warrant, Article# 3. Selectperson Chatelain second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Whitney- yes. The Board vote was 5- Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chatelain)
Recommend the Nauset Regional Schools Operating Override as written in the draft warrant, Article# 5
To recommend the Nauset Regional Schools Operating Override as written in the draft warrant, Article# 5
Yes: Hoffmann, WhitneyNo: Bingham, Chaffee, Chatelain
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Nauset Regional Schools Operating Override as written in the draft warrant, Article# 5. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chatelain- no, Selectperson Bingham- no, Selectperson Chaffee- no, Chair Whitney- yes. The Board vote was 2- Yes, 3- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the changes within the draft warrant as printed in the packet for the addition of item 2B, the change of amount in item 5B, the change in amount and the source of item 9D and the...
To recommend the changes within the draft warrant as printed in the packet for the addition of item 2B, the change of amount in item 5B, the change in amount and the source of item 9D and the omission of 12A
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the changes within the draft warrant as printed in the packet for the addition of item 2B, the change of amount in item 5B, the change in amount and the source of item 9D and the omission of 12A. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Chair Whitney- yes. The Board vote was 5- Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the Police Patrol Officers Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed in the draft warrant, Article # 15
To recommend the Police Patrol Officers Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed in the draft warrant, Article # 15
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Police Patrol Officers Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed in the draft warrant, Article # 15. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. 3 s = Brewster, MA 02631- 1898 W.srF°G%,, Town of BrewsterOffice of: Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Chair Whitney - yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the Police Superior Union Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed in the draft warrant, Article #16
To recommend the Police Superior Union Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed in the draft warrant, Article #16
Yes: Bingham, Chatelain, Hoffmann, WhitneyAbstained: Chaffee
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Police Superior Union Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed in the draft warrant, Article #16. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee - abs, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No, 1 -Abs..” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the Police Dispatchers Union Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed in the draft warrant, Article #17
To recommend the Police Dispatchers Union Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed in the draft warrant, Article #17
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Police Dispatchers Union Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed in the draft warrant, Article #17. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the Ladies Library Union Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed in the draft warrant, Article # 18
To recommend the Ladies Library Union Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed in the draft warrant, Article # 18
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Ladies Library Union Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed in the draft warrant, Article # 18. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the OPEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed in the draft warrant, Article #20
To recommend the OPEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed in the draft warrant, Article #20
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the OPEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement as printed in the draft warrant, Article #20. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Chair Whitney - yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the Non - Union Personnel Wage Funding as printed in the draft warrant, Article #21
To recommend the Non - Union Personnel Wage Funding as printed in the draft warrant, Article #21
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Non - Union Personnel Wage Funding as printed in the draft warrant, Article #21. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Whitney - yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Close and post the May 1, 2023 Town Meeting warrant
To close and post the May 1, 2023 Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to close and post the May 1, 2023 Town Meeting warrant. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Adjourn at 7: 29pm
To adjourn at 7: 29pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to adjourn at 7: 29pm. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
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