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March 11, 2024
24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Mary Chaffee, David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Kari Hoffmann
Absent: Ned Chatelain
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session
To enter executive session
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to enter executive session. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Acting Chair Chaffee -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Approve the employment agreement between the Town of Brewster and Heath J. Eldredge, Chief of Police on this 11th day of March 2024 with the total amount of $189, 000 a year with the other parts...
To approve the employment agreement between the Town of Brewster and Heath J. Eldredge, Chief of Police on this 11th day of March 2024 with the total amount of $189, 000 a year with the other parts of the agreement
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the employment agreement between the Town of Brewster and Heath J. Eldredge, Chief of Police on this 11th day of March 2024 with the total amount of $189, 000 a year with the other parts of the agreement. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll:call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Acting Chair Chaffee - yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Approve the consent agenda of March 11, 2024 as outlined and recommended by Town Administration with the exception of item ( d)
To approve the consent agenda of March 11, 2024 as outlined and recommended by Town Administration with the exception of item ( d)
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the consent agenda of March 11, 2024 as outlined and recommended by Town Administration with the exception of item ( d). Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Acting Chair Chaffee -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Open the public hearing for the General On- premises Seasonal Wines& Malt Beverages application, Putt Putt Chicken Butt, Inc. d/ b/ a Harbor Lights Mini Golf & Ice Cream as noticed in the Wicked...
To open the public hearing for the General On- premises Seasonal Wines& Malt Beverages application, Putt Putt Chicken Butt, Inc. d/ b/ a Harbor Lights Mini Golf & Ice Cream as noticed in the Wicked Local and the Cape Codder on March 1 and March 8
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to open the public hearing for the General On- premises Seasonal Wines& Malt Beverages application, Putt Putt Chicken Butt, Inc. d/ b/ a Harbor Lights Mini Golf & Ice Cream as noticed in the Wicked Local and the Cape Codder on March 1 and March 8. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Acting Chair Chaffee- yes. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to close the public hearing. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Acting Chair Chaffee -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
That we limit sales of malt beverages and wine from 10am until 9: 30pm
That we limit sales of malt beverages and wine from 10am until 9: 30pm. One beverage served per ID. Sign posted clearly at the exit with " No Alcohol Beyond This Point"
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved that we limit sales of malt beverages and wine from 10am until 9: 30pm. One beverage served per ID. Sign posted clearly at the exit with " No Alcohol Beyond This Point". Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Acting Chair Chaffee -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Approve the FY25 Fixed Rate and Salary Scale as presented
To approve the FY25 Fixed Rate and Salary Scale as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the FY25 Fixed Rate and Salary Scale as presented. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Acting Chair Chaffee- yes. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Recommend the Community Preservation Act budget transfers totaling 1, 053, 598 as described in Article 12 sections 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a and b
To recommend the Community Preservation Act budget transfers totaling 1, 053, 598 as described in Article 12 sections 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a and b
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to recommend the Community Preservation Act budget transfers totaling 1, 053, 598 as described in Article 12 sections 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a and b. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Acting Chair Chaffee- yes. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Recommend the$ 20, 000 under Article 12 section 5a to the Community Development Partnership
To recommend the$ 20, 000 under Article 12 section 5a to the Community Development Partnership
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to recommend the$ 20, 000 under Article 12 section 5a to the Community Development Partnership. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Acting Chair Chaffee- g a Brewster, MA 02631- 1898 yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Recommend $ 74, 589 under Article 12 section 5b to the Town of Brewster Housing Coordinator
To recommend $ 74, 589 under Article 12 section 5b to the Town of Brewster Housing Coordinator
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to recommend $ 74, 589 under Article 12 section 5b to the Town of Brewster Housing Coordinator. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion.. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Acting Chair Chaffee -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Recommend $ 7, 500 under Article 12 section 5c to Nauset Together We Can, the skateboard park in Orleans
To recommend $ 7, 500 under Article 12 section 5c to Nauset Together We Can, the skateboard park in Orleans
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to recommend $ 7, 500 under Article 12 section 5c to Nauset Together We Can, the skateboard park in Orleans. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Acting Chair Chaffee - yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Recommend $ 230K under Article 13, Conservation Restriction acquisition for 0 and 3571 Main Street
To recommend $ 230K under Article 13, Conservation Restriction acquisition for 0 and 3571 Main Street
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to recommend $ 230K under Article 13, Conservation Restriction acquisition for 0 and 3571 Main Street. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Acting Chair Chaffee - yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Recommend Article 1: Outstanding Obligations for the Golf Department as printed in the draft warrant
To recommend Article 1: Outstanding Obligations for the Golf Department as printed in the draft warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend Article 1: Outstanding Obligations for the Golf Department as printed in the draft warrant. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Acting Chair Chaffee -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Recommend the Water Department Enterprise Fund Operating budget in the total of $2, 986, 144 as printed in the draft warrant
To recommend the Water Department Enterprise Fund Operating budget in the total of $2, 986, 144 as printed in the draft warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Water Department Enterprise Fund Operating budget in the total of $2, 986, 144 as printed in the draft warrant. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Acting Chair Chaffee -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Recommend the Golf Department Enterprise Fund Operating budget in the total of $ 24, 606, 233
To recommend the Golf Department Enterprise Fund Operating budget in the total of $ 24, 606, 233
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Golf Department Enterprise Fund Operating budget in the total of $ 24, 606, 233. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Acting Chair Chaffee - yes. The vote was 4- Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Recommend the Special Revenue Fund Cable Francise Fee Account in the amount of $ 400K as printed in the draft warrant
To recommend the Special Revenue Fund Cable Francise Fee Account in the amount of $ 400K as printed in the draft warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Special Revenue Fund Cable Francise Fee Account in the amount of $ 400K as printed in the draft warrant. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Acting Chair Chaffee- yes. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Recommend the Recreation Revolving Fund to increase the fiscal year spending limit to $ 300K as printed in the draft warrant
To recommend the Recreation Revolving Fund to increase the fiscal year spending limit to $ 300K as printed in the draft warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Recreation Revolving Fund to increase the fiscal year spending limit to $ 300K as printed in the draft warrant. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Acting Chair Chaffee- yes. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Recommend the Local Option Senior Tax Work Off Designee M. G. L Ch. 59§ 5k as printed in the draft warrant
To recommend the Local Option Senior Tax Work Off Designee M. G. L Ch. 59§ 5k as printed in the draft warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Local Option Senior Tax Work Off Designee M. G. L Ch. 59§ 5k as printed in the draft warrant. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Acting Chair Chaffee- yes. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Recommend the Local Option Veteran Tax Work Off Designee flown of BrewsterOffice of: o of o ; Select Board VLwsr down of Brewster ogee of: o o EiOR B9 Phone: ( SO8) 896- 3701 M. G. L. Ch. 59 § 5n...
To recommend the Local Option Veteran Tax Work Off Designee flown of BrewsterOffice of: o of o ; Select Board VLwsr down of Brewster ogee of: o o EiOR B9 Phone: ( SO8) 896- 3701 M. G. L. Ch. 59 § 5n as printed in the draft warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the Local Option Veteran Tax Work Off Designee flown of BrewsterOffice of: o of o ; Select Board VLwsr down of Brewster ogee of: o o EiOR B9 Phone: ( SO8) 896- 3701 M. G. L. Ch. 59 § 5n as printed in the draft warrant. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Acting Chair Chaffee -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Approve the changes in policy # 64 Select Board Policy for First Light Beach, Resident Only
To approve the changes in policy # 64 Select Board Policy for First Light Beach, Resident Only
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the changes in policy # 64 Select Board Policy for First Light Beach, Resident Only. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Acting Chair Chaffee -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Approve the changes in policy #65 Select Board Policy for Brewster Community Pool, Resident Only
To approve the changes in policy #65 Select Board Policy for Brewster Community Pool, Resident Only
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the changes in policy #65 Select Board Policy for Brewster Community Pool, Resident Only. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Acting Chair Chaffee - yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Table the conversation
To table the conversation
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to table the conversation. Selectperson Hoffmann seconded the motion. Mr. Lombardi noted that policies are within the jurisdiction of the Select Board to decide on. More information will be provided at the next meeting, including language that will require a beach permit. Selectperson Bingham amended the motion to postpone the topic to the March 25 meeting. Selectperson Hoffmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Town of Brewster Office° f, z. FowY 2198 Main Street Town Manager 3 s a = Brewster, MA 02631- 1898 Selectperson Whitney- yes, Acting Chair Chaffee- yes. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Hoffmann)
Add up to two alternate members to the Alewife Committee
To add up to two alternate members to the Alewife Committee
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to add up to two alternate members to the Alewife Committee. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Acting Chair Chaffee- yes. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Adjourn at 7: 53pm
To adjourn at 7: 53pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved to adjourn at 7: 53pm. Selectperson Hoffmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Acting Chair Chaffee - yes. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Hoffmann)
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