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June 5, 2023
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: First meeting after the annual town election; the board chose its Chair, Vice Chair and Clerk.
Present: David Whitney, Ned Chatelain, Cynthia Bingham, Mary Chaffee, Kari Hoffmann
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to enter into executive session. Selectperson Bingham second. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares ( Fire Union). A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bingham)
Nominate Ned Chatelain as Chair, Mary Chaffee as Vice Chair and Kari Hoffmann as Clerk
Nominate Ned Chatelain as Chair, Mary Chaffee as Vice Chair and Kari Hoffmann as Clerk
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney nominated Ned Chatelain as Chair, Mary Chaffee as Vice Chair and Kari Hoffmann as Clerk. Selectperson Bingham second. Mr. Lombardi asked the three members if they accept the nomination, all responded yes. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes. The Board vote was 5 - Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Bingham)
Nominate Dave Whitney as representative to the Bay Property Planning Committee
Nominate Dave Whitney as representative to the Bay Property Planning Committee
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee nominated Dave Whitney as representative to the Bay Property Planning Committee. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain-yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bingham)
Approve the Consent Agenda for June 5, 2023, as recommended in the packet
To approve the Consent Agenda for June 5, 2023, as recommended in the packet
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Consent Agenda for June 5, 2023, as recommended in the packet. Selectperson Chaffe second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
Approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with Truro
To approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with Truro
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with Truro. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Open the public hearing for the Annual Entertainment License application for JDT Investments LLC, d/ b/ a The Kitchen Cafe as noted in the advertisement
To open the public hearing for the Annual Entertainment License application for JDT Investments LLC, d/ b/ a The Kitchen Cafe as noted in the advertisement
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to open the public hearing for the Annual Entertainment License application for JDT Investments LLC, d/ b/ a The Kitchen Cafe as noted in the advertisement. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- 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 Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Approve the Annual Entertainment License application, JDT Investments LLC, d/ b/ a The Kitchen Cafe with the following conditions: indoor and outdoor entertainment through a Bluetooth speaker Not...
To approve the Annual Entertainment License application, JDT Investments LLC, d/ b/ a The Kitchen Cafe with the following conditions: indoor and outdoor entertainment through a Bluetooth speaker Not clearly audible from 150 feet from the speakers themselves Hours are fpm — 9pm, seven days a week Permitting indoor, unamplified music, acoustic entertainment with doors and windows closed
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Annual Entertainment License application, JDT Investments LLC, d/ b/ a The Kitchen Cafe with the following conditions: indoor and outdoor entertainment through a Bluetooth speaker Not clearly audible from 150 feet from the speakers themselves Hours are fpm — 9pm, seven days a week Permitting indoor, unamplified music, acoustic entertainment with doors and windows closed Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support for the Buy Down Funding application
To authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support for the Buy Down Funding application
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support for the Buy Down Funding application. Selectperson Hoffmann second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Hoffmann)
Approve Select Board Policy # 2 with the suggested revisions
To approve Select Board Policy # 2 with the suggested revisions
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve Select Board Policy # 2 with the suggested revisions. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Modify and edit the following to the proposed Select Board Policy
To modify and edit the following to the proposed Select Board Policy. A. Purpose: 1. Include the Act extending the temporary provisions pertaining to the Open Meeting Law, 2. Instead of limiting it to the greatest extent practicable, also use wording of the extension of the temporary provisions to provide adequate and alternative access to remote meetings. B. Minimum Requirements for Remote Participation 2. " Ensuring that a quorum is physically present" change to present either remotely or in person. 3. The quorum ofthe public body does not necessarily need to be physically present
Yes: HoffmannNo: Bingham, Chaffee, Chatelain, Whitney
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to modify and edit the following to the proposed Select Board Policy. A. Purpose: 1. Include the Act extending the temporary provisions pertaining to the Open Meeting Law, 2. Instead of limiting it to the greatest extent practicable, also use wording of the extension of the temporary provisions to provide adequate and alternative access to remote meetings. B. Minimum Requirements for Remote Participation 2. " Ensuring that a quorum is physically present" change to present either remotely or in person. 3. The quorum ofthe public body does not necessarily need to be physically present. Selectperson Whitney second. Selectperson Chaffee commented on adding references to temporary policies as they will sunset, and reasons why she feels this policy does allow flexibility. Mr. Lombardi reviewed the participation policy from 2013 through 2020. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -no, Selectperson Chaffee -no, Selectperson Whitney -no, Chair Chatelain- no. The Board vote was 1 -Yes, 4 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Revise Purpose Statement 2 as outlined
To revise Purpose Statement 2 as outlined
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to revise Purpose Statement 2 as outlined. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain-yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bingham)
Adopt Policy #45 as revised with the additional of language from the Town Charter
To adopt Policy #45 as revised with the additional of language from the Town Charter
Yes: Bingham, Chaffee, Chatelain, WhitneyNo: Hoffmann
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to adopt Policy #45 as revised with the additional of language from the Town Charter. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -no, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 1 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Adjourn at 9: 10pm
To adjourn at 9: 10pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to adjourn at 9: 10pm. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
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