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August 21, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ned Chatelain, David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Kari Hoffmann, Mary Chaffee
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter the executive session at 5: 31pm
To enter the executive session at 5: 31pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to enter the executive session at 5: 31pm. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
That the Town of Brewster request the EOHLC ( Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities) allow a 55% local and a maximum regional preference allowed for the initial fair housing lottery...
That the Town of Brewster request the EOHLC ( Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities) allow a 55% local and a maximum regional preference allowed for the initial fair housing lottery for Spring Rock Village, 0 Millstone Road and to both authorize Assistant Town Manager Donna Kalinick and Housing Coordinator Jill Scalise to draft a request letter to EOHLC and the Chair to sign the letter
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved that the Town of Brewster request the EOHLC ( Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities) allow a 55% local and a maximum regional preference allowed for the initial fair housing lottery for Spring Rock Village, 0 Millstone Road and to both authorize Assistant Town Manager Donna Kalinick and Housing Coordinator Jill Scalise to draft a request letter to EOHLC and the Chair to sign the letter. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Agree to change the sick leave incentive as outlined in the packet for the Police Dispatchers Union FY24- 26 contract and for counsel to develop a side letter to be signed by the Chair
To agree to change the sick leave incentive as outlined in the packet for the Police Dispatchers Union FY24- 26 contract and for counsel to develop a side letter to be signed by the Chair
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to agree to change the sick leave incentive as outlined in the packet for the Police Dispatchers Union FY24- 26 contract and for counsel to develop a side letter to be signed by the Chair. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Approve the Consent Agenda as conditioned in the packet with the note that the Barnstable Human Rights Advisory Commission member is a one-year term that will end on June 30, 2024
To approve the Consent Agenda as conditioned in the packet with the note that the Barnstable Human Rights Advisory Commission member is a one-year term that will end on June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Consent Agenda as conditioned in the packet with the note that the Barnstable Human Rights Advisory Commission member is a one-year term that will end on June 30, 2024. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
Award a Common Victualler License to the Peacemaker Inc, 2149 Main Street in Brewster
To award a Common Victualler License to the Peacemaker Inc, 2149 Main Street in Brewster
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to award a Common Victualler License to the Peacemaker Inc, 2149 Main Street in Brewster. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Adopt the FY24- 25 Select Board Strategic Plan
To adopt the FY24- 25 Select Board Strategic Plan
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to adopt the FY24- 25 Select Board Strategic Plan. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain-yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bingham)
Approve the letter to the Department of Environmental Protection regarding preliminary determination on Holtec' s proposed wastewater discharge as presented in the packet
To approve the letter to the Department of Environmental Protection regarding preliminary determination on Holtec' s proposed wastewater discharge as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the letter to the Department of Environmental Protection regarding preliminary determination on Holtec' s proposed wastewater discharge as presented in the packet. Selectperson Chaffee second. A' roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
Add the part-time department assistant position in the recreation department to the personnel bylaw
To add the part-time department assistant position in the recreation department to the personnel bylaw
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to add the part-time department assistant position in the recreation department to the personnel bylaw. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain-yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Adjourn at 8: 12pm
To adjourn at 8: 12pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to adjourn at 8: 12pm. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
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