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August 19, 2024
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Amanda Bebrin, Mary Chaffee
Absent: Ned Chatelain
During the meeting:
- Amanda Bebrin left the meeting.
- Amanda Bebrin joined the meeting.
- Mary Chaffee left the meeting.
- Mary Chaffee joined the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session
To enter executive session
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to enter executive session. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Add an Assistant Town Planner position at Grade 4 of the OPEIU Collective Bargaining agreement
To add an Assistant Town Planner position at Grade 4 of the OPEIU Collective Bargaining agreement
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to add an Assistant Town Planner position at Grade 4 of the OPEIU Collective Bargaining agreement. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Move approval of the consent agenda
Move approval of the consent agenda
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved approval of the consent agenda. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham- yes, Chair Whitney- yes. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Move approval of the facility use request for the 2025 Brewster in Bloom Craft Fair at the Bay property
Move approval of the facility use request for the 2025 Brewster in Bloom Craft Fair at the Bay property
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved approval of the facility use request for the 2025 Brewster in Bloom Craft Fair at the Bay property. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham- yes, Chair Whitney - yes. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Appoint Kevin Varley as Fire Chief effective October 12, 2024
To appoint Kevin Varley as Fire Chief effective October 12, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to appoint Kevin Varley as Fire Chief effective October 12, 2024. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Approve the Fire Chief contract as proposed
To approve the Fire Chief contract as proposed
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the Fire Chief contract as proposed. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bebrin-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Approve the revised Cemetery Commission rules
To approve the revised Cemetery Commission rules
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the revised Cemetery Commission rules. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Approve the proposed cemetery signage as discussed
To approve the proposed cemetery signage as discussed
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the proposed cemetery signage as discussed. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Approve the changes to the fee schedule
To approve the changes to the fee schedule
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the changes to the fee schedule. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Award C. C. Construction for the Millstone Road Project bid as recommended
To award C. C. Construction for the Millstone Road Project bid as recommended. Selectperson Chaffee
Amanda Bebrin stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to award C. C. Construction for the Millstone Road Project bid as recommended. Selectperson Chaffee. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 3 -Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bingham)
Approve the determination and consent letter required for KP Law to act as representative for the Regional School Agreement
To approve the determination and consent letter required for KP Law to act as representative for the Regional School Agreement
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the determination and consent letter required for KP Law to act as representative for the Regional School Agreement. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Set the date for Fall Special Town Meeting on Monday November 18, 2024
To set the date for Fall Special Town Meeting on Monday November 18, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to set the date for Fall Special Town Meeting on Monday November 18, 2024. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Set the date for the Sea Camps Special Election on Tuesday December 3, 2024
To set the date for the Sea Camps Special Election on Tuesday December 3, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to set the date for the Sea Camps Special Election on Tuesday December 3, 2024. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Approve the proposed changes to the ARPA allocations
To approve the proposed changes to the ARPA allocations
Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the proposed changes to the ARPA allocations. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 3 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Approve the draft Strategic Plan for FY25- 26
To approve the draft Strategic Plan for FY25- 26
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to approve the draft Strategic Plan for FY25- 26. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Bebrin-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Bebrin)
Approve that both statements be added to the Strategic Plan for FY25- 26
To approve that both statements be added to the Strategic Plan for FY25- 26
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve that both statements be added to the Strategic Plan for FY25- 26. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Adjourn at 7: 21pm
To adjourn at 7: 21pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to adjourn at 7: 21pm. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham- yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
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