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April 8, 2024
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ned Chatelain, Mary Chaffee, David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Kari Hoffmann
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session
To enter executive session
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to enter executive session. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain-yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Approve the following MOUS, Personnel Bylaw, Police Personnel Bylaw, SEIU DPW/ Golf/ Water Union, SEIU Library, OPEIU, Fire Union, Police Patrol Officer Union, and Police Dispatcher Union
To approve the following MOUS, Personnel Bylaw, Police Personnel Bylaw, SEIU DPW/ Golf/ Water Union, SEIU Library, OPEIU, Fire Union, Police Patrol Officer Union, and Police Dispatcher Union
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to approve the following MOUS, Personnel Bylaw, Police Personnel Bylaw, SEIU DPW/ Golf/ Water Union, SEIU Library, OPEIU, Fire Union, Police Patrol Officer Union, and Police Dispatcher Union. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Superiors Union
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Superiors Union
Yes: Bingham, Chatelain, Hoffmann, WhitneyAbstained: Chaffee
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Superiors Union. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -abs, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No, 1 -Abs..” (Motion: Whitney, second: Bingham)
Approve the consent agenda of April 8, 2024, with the conditions, coordination and contingencies as outlined in the packet
To approve the consent agenda of April 8, 2024, with the conditions, coordination and contingencies as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the consent agenda of April 8, 2024, with the conditions, coordination and contingencies as outlined in the packet. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Approve the one -day liquor license application for the Brewster Sportsman' s Club
To approve the one -day liquor license application for the Brewster Sportsman' s Club
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to approve the one -day liquor license application for the Brewster Sportsman' s Club. Selectperson Hoffmann seconded the motion. Chair Chatelin requested that it is emphasized to the Club the process for requiring a liquor license. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Hoffmann)
Approve the common victualler license for Brewster Kitchen and Seafood
To approve the common victualler license for Brewster Kitchen and Seafood
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to approve the common victualler license for Brewster Kitchen and Seafood. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 - Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Chaffee)
Recommend the Drummer Boy Park Advisory Committee Town Meeting report, warrant article 22
To recommend the Drummer Boy Park Advisory Committee Town Meeting report, warrant article 22
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to recommend the Drummer Boy Park Advisory Committee Town Meeting report, warrant article 22. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Recommend the transfer of funds in order to continue the efficiency and regionalization process at Spring Town Meeting, from Free Cash as a Capital request
To recommend the transfer of funds in order to continue the efficiency and regionalization process at Spring Town Meeting, from Free Cash as a Capital request
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend the transfer of funds in order to continue the efficiency and regionalization process at Spring Town Meeting, from Free Cash as a Capital request. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Recommend Article 2, Budgetary Transfers to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 2, Budgetary Transfers to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend Article 2, Budgetary Transfers to Town Meeting. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Recommend Article 7 as printed in the warrant
To recommend Article 7 as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend Article 7 as printed in the warrant. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Recommend Article 12, Capital and Special Projects and expenditures as printed in the warrant
To recommend Article 12, Capital and Special Projects and expenditures as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to recommend Article 12, Capital and Special Projects and expenditures as printed in the warrant. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was S - Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Close the Annual Town Meeting warrant for Spring 2024
To close the Annual Town Meeting warrant for Spring 2024
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to close the Annual Town Meeting warrant for Spring 2024. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. -A roll call.vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson. Chaffee- Yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 - Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Execute Spring 2024 Town Meeting
To execute Spring 2024 Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to execute Spring 2024 Town Meeting. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Place on the ballot the Brewster Elementary School Operating Override and the CPA surcharge exemption
To place on the ballot the Brewster Elementary School Operating Override and the CPA surcharge exemption
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to place on the ballot the Brewster Elementary School Operating Override and the CPA surcharge exemption. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)
Adjourn at 7: 24pm
To adjourn at 7: 24pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to adjourn at 7: 24pm. Selectperson Hoffmann 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: Hoffmann)
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