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May 8, 2023
12 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: David Whitney, Kari Hoffmann, Ned Chatelain, Cynthia Bingham, Mary Chaffee
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mary Chaffee arrived late (6: 30).
Every vote, in order
Enter the executive session at 5: 46pm
To enter the executive session at 5: 46pm
Mary Chaffee had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to enter the executive session at 5: 46pm. Selectperson Chatelain second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chatelain)
Vote to approve the updated FY24- 26 Police Patrol Officers Union Contract as described
To vote to approve the updated FY24- 26 Police Patrol Officers Union Contract as described
Mary Chaffee had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to vote to approve the updated FY24- 26 Police Patrol Officers Union Contract as described. Selectperson Chatelain 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: Chatelain)
Approve the Consent Agenda along with the administration recommendations
To approve the Consent Agenda along with the administration recommendations
Mary Chaffee had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Consent Agenda along with the administration recommendations. Selectperson Chatelain 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: Chatelain)
Add the part-time Energy Manager position to the Personnel Bylaw
To add the part-time Energy Manager position to the Personnel Bylaw
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to add the part-time Energy Manager position to the Personnel Bylaw. Selectperson Chatelain 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 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chatelain)
Approve the additional of junior lifeguard positions to the FY23- 24 Fixed Rate and Wage Scale
To approve the additional of junior lifeguard positions to the FY23- 24 Fixed Rate and Wage Scale
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the additional of junior lifeguard positions to the FY23- 24 Fixed Rate and Wage Scale. Selectperson Chatelain 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 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chatelain)
Open the public hearing for the seasonal all alcohol liquor license application, Guapo' s Taco Shack LLC at 239 Underpass Road
To open the public hearing for the seasonal all alcohol liquor license application, Guapo' s Taco Shack LLC at 239 Underpass Road. The hearing was posted in the Cape Codder on April 28 and May 5, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to open the public hearing for the seasonal all alcohol liquor license application, Guapo' s Taco Shack LLC at 239 Underpass Road. The hearing was posted in the Cape Codder on April 28 and May 5, 2023. Selectperson Chatelain 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 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chatelain)
Postpone the public hearing until May 22, 2023 and keep the public hearing open
To postpone the public hearing until May 22, 2023 and keep the public hearing open
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to postpone the public hearing until May 22, 2023 and keep the public hearing open. Selectperson Chatelain 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 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chatelain)
Approve the 2023 Razor Clam Regulations as written in the packet
To approve the 2023 Razor Clam Regulations as written in the packet
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Whitney, Kari Hoffmann, Ned Chatelain, Cynthia Bingham and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the 2023 Razor Clam Regulations as written in the packet. Selectperson Chatelain 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: Chatelain)
Approve the Select Board Policy for policy number 4: The Select Board policy on items brough before the Select Board for signature
To approve the Select Board Policy for policy number 4: The Select Board policy on items brough before the Select Board for signature
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Whitney, Kari Hoffmann, Ned Chatelain, Cynthia Bingham and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Select Board Policy for policy number 4: The Select Board policy on items brough before the Select Board for signature. Selectperson Chatelain 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: Chatelain)
Vote to approve the Select Board Policy updates # 22, the Select Board Public Beach, Pond, and Landing Policy
To vote to approve the Select Board Policy updates # 22, the Select Board Public Beach, Pond, and Landing Policy
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Whitney, Kari Hoffmann, Ned Chatelain, Cynthia Bingham and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to vote to approve the Select Board Policy updates # 22, the Select Board Public Beach, Pond, and Landing Policy. Selectperson Chatelain 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: Chatelain)
Approve the sending the draft letter to the Nauset Regional School Committee seeking to amend the Regional School Agreement
To approve the sending the draft letter to the Nauset Regional School Committee seeking to amend the Regional School Agreement
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Whitney, Kari Hoffmann, Ned Chatelain, Cynthia Bingham and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the sending the draft letter to the Nauset Regional School Committee seeking to amend the Regional School Agreement. Selectperson Chatelain 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: Chatelain)
Adjourn at 7:47pm
To adjourn at 7:47pm
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Whitney, Kari Hoffmann, Ned Chatelain, Cynthia Bingham and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to adjourn at 7:47pm. Selectperson Chatelain 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: Chatelain)
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