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October 2, 2023
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ned Chatelain, Cynthia Bingham, Mary Chaffee, Kari Hoffmann
Absent: David Whitney
Every vote, in order
Enter the executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares...
To enter the executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares in the case of Parisis Filippatos v. Town of Brewster Select Board and to review and vote on executive session minutes at 5: 31pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to enter the executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares in the case of Parisis Filippatos v. Town of Brewster Select Board and to review and vote on executive session minutes at 5: 31pm. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the Private Road Betterment revisions article
To recommend the Private Road Betterment revisions article
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Private Road Betterment revisions article. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 4 - Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the Community Preservation Act Funding article as described by Ms. Ellis
To recommend the Community Preservation Act Funding article as described by Ms. Ellis
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Community Preservation Act Funding article as described by Ms. Ellis. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
Approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of 9c as presented with conditions listed in the packet
To approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of 9c as presented with conditions listed in the packet
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of 9c as presented with conditions listed in the packet. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 4 - Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Approve the Great Cape Co- Ops request pending scheduling and funding a police detail for the period of the event, all food vendors obtain pertinent food service permits from the Health...
To approve the Great Cape Co- Ops request pending scheduling and funding a police detail for the period of the event, all food vendors obtain pertinent food service permits from the Health Department, tents that are 400ft or larger require a permit from the Building Department, a representative from the Great Cape Co- Op should meet prior with the Natural Resources Department to determine if a Conservation permit is required, the area where alcoholic beverages will be consumed needs to be determined in conjunction with the Police Department and clearly delineated, and an appropriate number of trash receptacles should be provided
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to approve the Great Cape Co- Ops request pending scheduling and funding a police detail for the period of the event, all food vendors obtain pertinent food service permits from the Health Department, tents that are 400ft or larger require a permit from the Building Department, a representative from the Great Cape Co- Op should meet prior with the Natural Resources Department to determine if a Conservation permit is required, the area where alcoholic beverages will be consumed needs to be determined in conjunction with the Police Department and clearly delineated, and an appropriate number of trash receptacles should be provided. Selectperson Bingham second. ChairfChatelain reinforced that some of these are required by any applicant through the licensing permit process, except for the Conservation requirement. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bingham)
That the Board approve the Serenity at Brewster request for the 2023 affordable rental rate,increase
That the Board approve the Serenity at Brewster request for the 2023 affordable rental rate,increase
The roll call lists David Whitney, but the minutes show this member as not present (David Whitney is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved that the Board approve the Serenity at Brewster request for the 2023 affordable rental rate,increase. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the Capital Articles, excluding Millstone Road
To recommend the Capital Articles, excluding Millstone Road
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Capital Articles, excluding Millstone Road. Selectperson Bingham second. A roil call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chaffee; Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend a Millstone Road Capital Funding request article
To recommend a Millstone Road Capital Funding request article
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend a Millstone Road Capital Funding request article. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chaffee, Chair Chatelain- yes.' The Board vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the outstanding obligations as written in the packet
To recommend the outstanding obligations as written in the packet
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the outstanding obligations as written in the packet. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chaffee, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend the Cable Fund Transfer
To recommend the Cable Fund Transfer
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Cable Fund Transfer. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. S+ lectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chaffee, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Adjourn at 8: 05pm
To adjourn at 8: 05pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to adjourn at 8: 05pm. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
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