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April 1, 2024
9 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Ned Chatelain, Mary Chaffee, David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Kari Hoffmann
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Whitney arrived late (6:50pm).
Every vote, in order
Approve the consent agenda as outlined in the packet ofApril 1, 2024. 0 FtE WS ywii, OQ B"6 Town of Brewster T?e` s.` G select Board 3 P > = Brewster, MA 02631- 1898
To approve the consent agenda as outlined in the packet ofApril 1, 2024. 0 FtE WS ywii, OQ B"6 Town of Brewster T?e` s.` G select Board 3 P > = Brewster, MA 02631- 1898
David Whitney had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the consent agenda as outlined in the packet ofApril 1, 2024. 0 FtE WS ywii, OQ B"6 Town of Brewster T?e` s.` G select Board 3 P > = Brewster, MA 02631- 1898 Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain-yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
Approve the common victualler license for property located at 2671 Main Street, the property previously operated as the Kitchen Cafe and the new owners of the property are the Lliguichuzhcas and...
To approve the common victualler license for property located at 2671 Main Street, the property previously operated as the Kitchen Cafe and the new owners of the property are the Lliguichuzhcas and operations will remain, hours of the operation are 7am to 10pm seven days a week with seating capacity of 92 people. Condition includes that the food trailer must be registered by Mass DOT to be deemed a trailer and not a structure. The food trailer may operate seasonally from 11am to sundown between April and October
David Whitney had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the common victualler license for property located at 2671 Main Street, the property previously operated as the Kitchen Cafe and the new owners of the property are the Lliguichuzhcas and operations will remain, hours of the operation are 7am to 10pm seven days a week with seating capacity of 92 people. Condition includes that the food trailer must be registered by Mass DOT to be deemed a trailer and not a structure. The food trailer may operate seasonally from 11am to sundown between April and October. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
That the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 4: Elementary School Budget in the amount of 11, 719, 073. 00
That the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 4: Elementary School Budget in the amount of 11, 719, 073. 00
Yes: Chaffee, Hoffmann, WhitneyNo: Bingham, Chatelain
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved that the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 4: Elementary School Budget in the amount of 11, 719, 073. 00. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- no, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Chair Chatelain- no. The vote was 3- Yes, 2- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)
That the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 5: Elementary Schools Operating override for approximately$ 758, 091. 00
That the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 5: Elementary Schools Operating override for approximately$ 758, 091. 00
Yes: Chaffee, Hoffmann, WhitneyNo: Bingham, Chatelain
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved that the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 5: Elementary Schools Operating override for approximately$ 758, 091. 00. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- no, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Chair Chatelain- no. The vote was 3- Yes, 2- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
That the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 6: Nauset Regional Schools Operating Budget for$ 17, 019, 204. 00
That the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 6: Nauset Regional Schools Operating Budget for$ 17, 019, 204. 00
Yes: Chaffee, Hoffmann, WhitneyNo: Bingham, Chatelain
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved that the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 6: Nauset Regional Schools Operating Budget for$ 17, 019, 204. 00. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- no, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Chair Chatelain- no. The vote was 3- Yes, 2- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
That the Select Board recommend Article 23: Citizens Petition Short -Term Rental Registration General Bylaw
That the Select Board recommend Article 23: Citizens Petition Short -Term Rental Registration General Bylaw
Yes: WhitneyNo: Bingham, Chatelain, HoffmannMary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved that the Select Board recommend Article 23: Citizens Petition Short -Term Rental Registration General Bylaw. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -no, Selectperson Hoffmann -no, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- no. The vote was 1 -Yes, 3 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
That the Select Board recommend Article 24: Citizens Petition Short -Term Rental Restriction General Bylaw
That the Select Board recommend Article 24: Citizens Petition Short -Term Rental Restriction General Bylaw
The minutes give the result as 0-4, but the roll call reads: Cynthia Bingham no, Kari Hoffmann no, David Whitney yes, Ned Chatelain no, and 4 members were present. Showing the count only. Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved that the Select Board recommend Article 24: Citizens Petition Short -Term Rental Restriction General Bylaw. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -no, Selectperson Hoffmann -no, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- no. The vote was 0 - Yes, 4 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
That the Select Board recommend Article 21
That the Select Board recommend Article 21
The roll call lists Mary Chaffee twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved that the Select Board recommend Article 21. Selectperson Hoffmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Hoffmann)
Adjourn at 8: 25pm
To adjourn at 8: 25pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to adjourn at 8: 25pm. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Member Chaffee -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
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