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February 26, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Ned Chatelain, David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Mary Chaffee, Kari Hoffmann
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the consent agenda of February 26, items ( a) through ( f)
To approve the consent agenda of February 26, items ( a) through ( f)
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the consent agenda of February 26, items ( a) through ( f). Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5- Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Authorize The Resource, Inc.( TRI) to record mortgages on behalf of the Town of Brewster for participants of the CDBG housing rehabilitation program, and further authorize TRI to sign and record...
To authorize The Resource, Inc.( TRI) to record mortgages on behalf of the Town of Brewster for participants of the CDBG housing rehabilitation program, and further authorize TRI to sign and record mortgage modifications, subordinations, and discharges for said loans. Copies of all mortgages recorded, amended, or discharged under the Brewster CDBG program will be provided to the Town
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to authorize The Resource, Inc.( TRI) to record mortgages on behalf of the Town of Brewster for participants of the CDBG housing rehabilitation program, and further authorize TRI to sign and record mortgage modifications, subordinations, and discharges for said loans. Copies of all mortgages recorded, amended, or discharged under the Brewster CDBG program will be provided to the Town. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 - Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Approve to fund the FY25 funding recommendations of the Health and Human Services committee as outlined in the packet
To approve to fund the FY25 funding recommendations of the Health and Human Services committee as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve to fund the FY25 funding recommendations of the Health and Human Services committee as outlined in the packet. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Support the submission of the SAFER grant to fund four additional firefighters over three years with the understanding that the fourth year and beyond the continued funding for these positions...
To support the submission of the SAFER grant to fund four additional firefighters over three years with the understanding that the fourth year and beyond the continued funding for these positions will be through a variety of funding sources and could include an override. If the grant is not funded, the funding for the four additional firefighters will be funded through a variety of sources and could include an override brought to Town Meeting in May 2025
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to support the submission of the SAFER grant to fund four additional firefighters over three years with the understanding that the fourth year and beyond the continued funding for these positions will be through a variety of funding sources and could include an override. If the grant is not funded, the funding for the four additional firefighters will be funded through a variety of sources and could include an override brought to Town Meeting in May 2025. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 18- 15( C) of Chapter 18 of the Town' s General Bylaws, to authorize the Brewster Affordable Housing Trust to convey and sell the property located at 212...
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 18- 15( C) of Chapter 18 of the Town' s General Bylaws, to authorize the Brewster Affordable Housing Trust to convey and sell the property located at 212 Yankee Drive, having a value in excess of$ 50, 000, to income eligible households subject to an affordable housing deed restriction
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved, pursuant to the provisions of Section 18- 15( C) of Chapter 18 of the Town' s General Bylaws, to authorize the Brewster Affordable Housing Trust to convey and sell the property located at 212 Yankee Drive, having a value in excess of$ 50, 000, to income eligible households subject to an affordable housing deed restriction. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 15 of the May 14, 2022 Annual Town Meeting, to sign a deed, if necessary and/ or appropriate, and convey to the Brewster Affordable Housing Trust the...
Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 15 of the May 14, 2022 Annual Town Meeting, to sign a deed, if necessary and/ or appropriate, and convey to the Brewster Affordable Housing Trust the parcel of land with the improvements thereon located at 212 Yankee Drive, identified by Assessors as Parcel 77- 37- 0 and acquired by the Town by tax taking, for affordable housing purposes and for the purpose of conveyance
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved, pursuant to the vote taken under Article 15 of the May 14, 2022 Annual Town Meeting, to sign a deed, if necessary and/ or appropriate, and convey to the Brewster Affordable Housing Trust the parcel of land with the improvements thereon located at 212 Yankee Drive, identified by Assessors as Parcel 77- 37- 0 and acquired by the Town by tax taking, for affordable housing purposes and for the purpose of conveyance. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Approve the updated Select Board policy number 39
To approve the updated Select Board policy number 39
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to approve the updated Select Board policy number 39. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann. -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Approve new Select Board policy number 67, Policy and Procedures for the Use of Metal Detectors on Town Land
To approve new Select Board policy number 67, Policy and Procedures for the Use of Metal Detectors on Town Land
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to approve new Select Board policy number 67, Policy and Procedures for the Use of Metal Detectors on Town Land. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Approve Brewster Select Board policy number 45; Public Meeting Participation by Remote Technology policy as amended
To approve Brewster Select Board policy number 45; Public Meeting Participation by Remote Technology policy as amended
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to approve Brewster Select Board policy number 45; Public Meeting Participation by Remote Technology policy as amended. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Adjourn at 7: 15pm
To adjourn at 7: 15pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to adjourn at 7: 15pm. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
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