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June 3, 2024
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ned Chatelain, Mary Chaffee, Cynthia Bingham, Amanda Bebrin
Absent: David Whitney
During the meeting:
- Amanda Bebrin left the meeting.
- Amanda Bebrin joined the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Move approval of the consent agenda, minus the April 8 and April 23 meeting minutes
Move approval of the consent agenda, minus the April 8 and April 23 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved approval of the consent agenda, minus the April 8 and April 23 meeting minutes. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Chaffee)
Approve the meeting minutes of April 8 and April 23
To approve the meeting minutes of April 8 and April 23
Yes: Bingham, Chaffee, ChatelainAbstained: Bebrin
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 8 and April 23. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- abs, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 3- Yes, 0- No, 1- Abs..” (Motion: Bingham, second: Chaffee)
Approve of the conservation restriction North Brewster Woods, 0 Squantum Path
To approve of the conservation restriction North Brewster Woods, 0 Squantum Path
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to approve of the conservation restriction North Brewster Woods, 0 Squantum Path. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson aoa Rws°!iiy/ 3 s a n = Brewster, MA 02631- 1898 3 a = Brewster, MA 02631- 1898 Bingham -yes, Selectperson Bebrin-yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain-yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Bebrin)
Disband the Pond Property Planning Committee and the Bay Property Planning Committee
To disband the Pond Property Planning Committee and the Bay Property Planning Committee
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to disband the Pond Property Planning Committee and the Bay Property Planning Committee. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Bebrin-yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain-yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bebrin)
Approve the draft charge for the Sea Camps Advisory Committee
To approve the draft charge for the Sea Camps Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to approve the draft charge for the Sea Camps Advisory Committee. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bingham)
Direct the Planning Board to proceed with creating a proposed overlay district for the Sea Camps Bay Property with additional policy direction to follow
To direct the Planning Board to proceed with creating a proposed overlay district for the Sea Camps Bay Property with additional policy direction to follow
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to direct the Planning Board to proceed with creating a proposed overlay district for the Sea Camps Bay Property with additional policy direction to follow. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Bebrin-yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bingham)
Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 20 of the May 11, 2024 Annual Town Meeting to take by eminent domain for public way purposes, including undertaking the Millstone Road project temporary...
Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 20 of the May 11, 2024 Annual Town Meeting to take by eminent domain for public way purposes, including undertaking the Millstone Road project temporary easements in, on, and under parcels of land located on Millstone Roads and on roads and ways of budding, adjoining, or near Millstone Road, which parcels of land are identified more particularly in schedule B of the order of taking and to award damages to the affected property in the amount set forth in schedule C of said order of taking and further to execute and to authorize the Chair to execute on behalf of the Select Board, the order of taking and any and all agreements, easements, acceptances and other documents related to said project
Amanda Bebrin stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved pursuant to the vote taken under Article 20 of the May 11, 2024 Annual Town Meeting to take by eminent domain for public way purposes, including undertaking the Millstone Road project temporary easements in, on, and under parcels of land located on Millstone Roads and on roads and ways of budding, adjoining, or near Millstone Road, which parcels of land are identified more particularly in schedule B of the order of taking and to award damages to the affected property in the amount set forth in schedule C of said order of taking and further to execute and to authorize the Chair to execute on behalf of the Select Board, the order of taking and any and all agreements, easements, acceptances and other documents related to said project. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. Mr. Lombardi commented that this single motion looks across all the properties, incorporates those into the taking. All the residents who have entered voluntarily into temporary easements agreements, are separate and won' t be accepted for recording. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 3 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bingham)
Approve the reappointments of committee members for the following terms as described in the Select Board packet
Approve the reappointments of committee members for the following terms as described in the Select Board packet
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved approve the reappointments of committee members for the following terms as described in the Select Board packet. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Bebrin-yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain-yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bebrin)
Approve the employee reappointments to town committees except for the Capital Planning Committee
Approve the employee reappointments to town committees except for the Capital Planning Committee
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved approve the employee reappointments to town committees except for the Capital Planning Committee. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Bebrin-yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain-yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bebrin)
Approve the Select Board appointments to the Affordable Housing Trust and the Water Quality Review Committee
Approve the Select Board appointments to the Affordable Housing Trust and the Water Quality Review Committee
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved approve the Select Board appointments to the Affordable Housing Trust and the Water Quality Review Committee. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Bebrin-yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain-yes. The vote was 4 - Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bebrin)
Adjourn at 7: 05pm
To adjourn at 7: 05pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to adjourn at 7: 05pm. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Bebrin-yes, Member Chaffee -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
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