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October 16, 2023
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ned Chatelain, Mary Chaffee, Kari Hoffmann, David Whitney
Absent: Cynthia Bingham
Every vote, in order
Approve the 2023-2024 Brewster Hunting Regulations as outlined in the packet
To approve the 2023-2024 Brewster Hunting Regulations as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the 2023-2024 Brewster Hunting Regulations as outlined in the packet. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain-yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
Recommend Article 13 as drafted
To recommend Article 13 as drafted
No: Chatelain, Hoffmann, WhitneyMary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend Article 13 as drafted. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann- no, Selectperson Whitney- no, Chair Chatelain- no. The Board vote was 0 - Yes, 3- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Recommend Article 14 as drafted
To recommend Article 14 as drafted
No: Chatelain, Hoffmann, WhitneyMary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend Article 14 as drafted. Selectperson Whitney second. Selectperson Hoffmann stated that a no vote is not about the issue, the Select Board has this on the strategic plan for discussion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann- no, Selectperson Whitney- no, Chair Chatelain- no. The Board vote was 0- Yes, 3- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Recommend Article 5 for the warrant
To recommend Article 5 for the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend Article 5 for the warrant. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 4- Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
Recommend Article 9, Opioid Settlement Funds Appropriation to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 9, Opioid Settlement Funds Appropriation to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend Article 9, Opioid Settlement Funds Appropriation to Town Meeting. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Close Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To close Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to close Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Selectperson Whitney second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Move the following goals for the Town Manager for Fiscal Yea{ 24: 1
Move the following goals for the Town Manager for Fiscal Yea{ 24: 1. Sea Camps - guide interim public use and public access to the bay and pond properties. 2. Sea Camps - develop strategies leading to a positive outcome at Town Meeting regarding the long- range comprehensive plans. 3. Sea Camps - explore revenue generating opportunities and financing of priority projects. 4. Water Resources - continue to manage Pleasant Bay watershed permit, develop new watershed permits for Bass River and Swan Pond and educate the community about changes to Title V regulations and new DEP nitrogen sensitive watershed permit regulations by mid -2024. 5. Communication - the Town Manager will establish a plan, and make significant progress toward implementing it, to optimize communications with the public in a changing communications environment by June 2024
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved the following goals for the Town Manager for Fiscal Yea{ 24: 1. Sea Camps - guide interim public use and public access to the bay and pond properties. 2. Sea Camps - develop strategies leading to a positive outcome at Town Meeting regarding the long- range comprehensive plans. 3. Sea Camps - explore revenue generating opportunities and financing of priority projects. 4. Water Resources - continue to manage Pleasant Bay watershed permit, develop new watershed permits for Bass River and Swan Pond and educate the community about changes to Title V regulations and new DEP nitrogen sensitive watershed permit regulations by mid -2024. 5. Communication - the Town Manager will establish a plan, and make significant progress toward implementing it, to optimize communications with the public in a changing communications environment by June 2024. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Chaffee)
Adjourn at 7: 34pm
To adjourn at 7: 34pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to adjourn at 7: 34pm. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Chatelain-yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
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