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January 22, 2024
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Ned Chatelain, David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Mary Chaffee, Kari Hoffmann
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session
To enter executive session
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved to enter executive session. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Chaffee)
Move the consent agenda of January 22
Move the consent agenda of January 22
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved the consent agenda of January 22. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Set the rates for memberships for the Captains Golf Course at a 6% increase as outlined in the packet
To set the rates for memberships for the Captains Golf Course at a 6% increase as outlined in the packet
Yes: Chaffee, Chatelain, Hoffmann, WhitneyNo: Bingham
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to set the rates for memberships for the Captains Golf Course at a 6% increase as outlined in the packet. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Bingham - no, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 4 - Yes, 1 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Open the public hearing to review the 2024 Community Development Block Grant
To open the public hearing to review the 2024 Community Development Block Grant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to open the public hearing to review the 2024 Community Development Block Grant. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to close the public hearing. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
For the Town to submit a FY24 CDBG grant for housing rehabilitation and childcare subsidies and authorize the Town Manager or designee to sign the grant application and associated forms
For the Town to submit a FY24 CDBG grant for housing rehabilitation and childcare subsidies and authorize the Town Manager or designee to sign the grant application and associated forms
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved for the Town to submit a FY24 CDBG grant for housing rehabilitation and childcare subsidies and authorize the Town Manager or designee to sign the grant application and associated forms. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, O -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Approve the program as discussed and agreed upon
To approve the program as discussed and agreed upon
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved to approve the program as discussed and agreed upon. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Bingham)
Approve the Annual Liquor License and Common Victualler License for the Brewster Inn d/ b/ a Woodshed
To approve the Annual Liquor License and Common Victualler License for the Brewster Inn d/ b/ a Woodshed
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to approve the Annual Liquor License and Common Victualler License for the Brewster Inn d/ b/ a Woodshed. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Chaffee)
Allow the proxy votes to go out for Vesper Pond Road Betterment Project and for residents to vote on this process
To allow the proxy votes to go out for Vesper Pond Road Betterment Project and for residents to vote on this process
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to allow the proxy votes to go out for Vesper Pond Road Betterment Project and for residents to vote on this process. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Ask Chief Moran to proceed with applying for the Safer Grant as soon as possible
To ask Chief Moran to proceed with applying for the Safer Grant as soon as possible. If we are unsuccessful with that, then in 2025 we would proceed to seek an override to fund the positions. Selectperson Bingham amended the motion to include whether we are successful or not we go for an override for FY26
Yes: Bingham, Chaffee, Hoffmann, WhitneyNo: Chatelain
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to ask Chief Moran to proceed with applying for the Safer Grant as soon as possible. If we are unsuccessful with that, then in 2025 we would proceed to seek an override to fund the positions. Selectperson Bingham amended the motion to include whether we are successful or not we go for an override for FY26. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain- no. The vote was 4 -Yes, 1 - No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bingham)
Authorize the Town Manager to forward the January 22 letter to the Chair of the Regional School Committee as drafted and discussed tonight
To authorize the Town Manager to forward the January 22 letter to the Chair of the Regional School Committee as drafted and discussed tonight
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to authorize the Town Manager to forward the January 22 letter to the Chair of the Regional School Committee as drafted and discussed tonight. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Adjourn at 8: 57pm
To adjourn at 8: 57pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved to adjourn at 8: 57pm. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Bingham)
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