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September 11, 2023
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ned Chatelain, David Whitney, Mary Chaffee, Cynthia Bingham, Kari Hoffmann
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Consent Agenda with a minor spelling correction to the August 10 meeting minutes on page 9
To approve the Consent Agenda with a minor spelling correction to the August 10 meeting minutes on page 9
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to approve the Consent Agenda with a minor spelling correction to the August 10 meeting minutes on page 9. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Open the public hearing for the Seasonal All Alcohol Liquor License application for the Peacemaker Inc., 2149 Main Street as noticed in the Cape Codder on September 1 and 8, 2023
To open the public hearing for the Seasonal All Alcohol Liquor License application for the Peacemaker Inc., 2149 Main Street as noticed in the Cape Codder on September 1 and 8, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to open the public hearing for the Seasonal All Alcohol Liquor License application for the Peacemaker Inc., 2149 Main Street as noticed in the Cape Codder on September 1 and 8, 2023. Selectperson Hoffmann second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Hoffmann)
Approve a Seasonal All Alcohol Liquor License for Peacemaker Inc., 2149 Main Street Brewster
To approve a Seasonal All Alcohol Liquor License for Peacemaker Inc., 2149 Main Street Brewster. After discussion regarding seasonal dates and Town requirements, Selectperson Chaffee amended her motion to approve a Seasonal All Alcohol Liquor License for Peacemaker Inc., 2149 Main Street Brewster subject to completion of food permitting, the 110 Inspection and Fire inspection and the application being submitted to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission and that the hours the business will operate are 8am - 2pm and the permit will be from April 1St- December 31St, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to approve a Seasonal All Alcohol Liquor License for Peacemaker Inc., 2149 Main Street Brewster. After discussion regarding seasonal dates and Town requirements, Selectperson Chaffee amended her motion to approve a Seasonal All Alcohol Liquor License for Peacemaker Inc., 2149 Main Street Brewster subject to completion of food permitting, the 110 Inspection and Fire inspection and the application being submitted to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission and that the hours the business will operate are 8am - 2pm and the permit will be from April 1St- December 31St, 2023. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to close the public hearing. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Open the fiscal year 2024 Tax Rate Classification hearing
To open the fiscal year 2024 Tax Rate Classification hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to open the fiscal year 2024 Tax Rate Classification hearing. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Continue to use a Residential Factor of 1; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption and not to grant a Small Business Exemption
To continue to use a Residential Factor of 1; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption and not to grant a Small Business Exemption
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to continue to use a Residential Factor of 1; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption and not to grant a Small Business Exemption. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Close the public hearing on the fiscal year 2024 Tax Rate Classification hearing
To close the public hearing on the fiscal year 2024 Tax Rate Classification hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to close the public hearing on the fiscal year 2024 Tax Rate Classification hearing. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
That the Select Board support the CPA exemption
That the Select Board support the CPA exemption
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved that the Select Board support the CPA exemption. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
That the Select Board does not implement this exemption
That the Select Board does not implement this exemption
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved that the Select Board does not implement this exemption. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Hold Fall Town Meeting on Monday November 13, 2023
To hold Fall Town Meeting on Monday November 13, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved to hold Fall Town Meeting on Monday November 13, 2023. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Chaffee)
Open Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To open Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to open Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Use Free Cash this year for the$ 2M balance for the anticipated project costs and to bring to Town Meeting
To use Free Cash this year for the$ 2M balance for the anticipated project costs and to bring to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to use Free Cash this year for the$ 2M balance for the anticipated project costs and to bring to Town Meeting. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Bingham- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5- Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Commit the proposed amendment to Sections 179- 2& 179. 42. 2; Tables 1 and 2 of the Brewster Zoning Bylaw related to Accessory Single- Family Dwellings to the Planning Board for public hearing...
To commit the proposed amendment to Sections 179- 2& 179. 42. 2; Tables 1 and 2 of the Brewster Zoning Bylaw related to Accessory Single- Family Dwellings to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to MGL Ch. 40A, Section 5
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to commit the proposed amendment to Sections 179- 2& 179. 42. 2; Tables 1 and 2 of the Brewster Zoning Bylaw related to Accessory Single- Family Dwellings to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to MGL Ch. 40A, Section 5. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Bingham- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Approve the request with the condition that building plans must be submitted to the Building Department who must coordinate with the Town Manager' s office upon receipt of the plans
To approve the request with the condition that building plans must be submitted to the Building Department who must coordinate with the Town Manager' s office upon receipt of the plans
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to approve the request with the condition that building plans must be submitted to the Building Department who must coordinate with the Town Manager' s office upon receipt of the plans. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Chatelain-yes. The Board vote was 5 - Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Apply for exemptions for Bass River and Swan Pond Watershed and submit Notice of Intent for Herring River Watershed
To apply for exemptions for Bass River and Swan Pond Watershed and submit Notice of Intent for Herring River Watershed
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffe moved to apply for exemptions for Bass River and Swan Pond Watershed and submit Notice of Intent for Herring River Watershed. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Approve a 2% merit pay increase effective July 1, 2024
To approve a 2% merit pay increase effective July 1, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to approve a 2% merit pay increase effective July 1, 2024. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Bingham- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bingham)
Adjourn at 9: 57pm
To adjourn at 9: 57pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to adjourn at 9: 57pm. Selectperson Whitney 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: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
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