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April 24, 2023
10 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 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)
Vote to ratify the Fire Union Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article #14 for the FY24- 26 Fire Union Contract
To vote to ratify the Fire Union Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article #14 for the FY24- 26 Fire Union Contract
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to vote to ratify the Fire Union Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article #14 for the FY24- 26 Fire Union Contract. 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 related Spring 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article, Article # 14
To recommend the related Spring 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article, Article # 14
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the related Spring 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article, Article # 14. 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 items a -e and g -j
To approve the consent agenda items a -e and g -j
The roll call lists Mary Chaffee twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the consent agenda items a -e and g -j. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Approve the fee waiver request for late fees for the annual mooring application as outlined in the packet
To approve the fee waiver request for late fees for the annual mooring application as outlined in the packet
The roll call lists Mary Chaffee twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the fee waiver request for late fees for the annual mooring application as outlined in the packet. Selectperson Bingham second. Chair Whitney noted that the Natural Resources Department recommendation is to not waive the fee. A vote yes is to approve the waiver. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - no, Selectperson Hoffmann - no, Selectperson Chaffee - no, Selectperson Chatelain- no, Selectperson Chaffee -no, Chair Whitney - no. The Board vote was 0 - Yes, 5 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Approve the proposed Employee Separation Policy as amended
To approve the proposed Employee Separation Policy as amended
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the proposed Employee Separation Policy 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 proposed license agreement with Brewster Conservation Trust regarding the lower road Community Garden
To approve the proposed license agreement with Brewster Conservation Trust regarding the lower road Community Garden
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the proposed license agreement with Brewster Conservation Trust regarding the lower road Community Garden. 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)
Nominate Chair Dave Whitney to serve this role
Nominate Chair Dave Whitney to serve this role
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee nominated Chair Dave Whitney to serve this role. Selectperson Bingham second. Chair Whitney accepted the nomination. 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: Chaffee, second: Bingham)
Approve the addition of two alternate members to the Council on Aging Board
To approve the addition of two alternate members to the Council on Aging Board
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the addition of two alternate members to the Council on Aging Board. 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)
Adjourn at 8:58pm
To adjourn at 8:58pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to adjourn at 8:58pm. 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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