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September 9, 2024
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was held jointly with the Brewster Housing Authority to fill a Housing Authority vacancy; only the Select Board members' votes are shown for that joint vote.
Present: David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Amanda Bebrin, Mary Chaffee, Ned Chatelain
Absent: None
During 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 Bingham moved to enter executive session. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 5-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Bebrin)
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 Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Bebrin-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 5-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Move the appointment of Lisa Rowe to the Brewster Housing Authority vacancy
Move the appointment of Lisa Rowe to the Brewster Housing Authority vacancy
Yes: Bebrin, Chaffee, Chatelain, WhitneyNo: BinghamJoint vote with the Housing Authority to fill a Housing Authority vacancy. The Select Board members voted 4-1 (Cynthia Bingham no); counting both boards the vote was 5-4. Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved the appointment of Lisa Rowe to the Brewster Housing Authority vacancy. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham -no, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Housing Authority member Volpicelli- no, Housing Authority member Canto -yes, Housing Authority Chair Labdon- no, Housing Authority member Ferris- no, Chair Whitney - yes. The vote was 5-Yes, 4-No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Chaffee)
Continue to use a Residential Factor of 1;not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption and not to grant a Small Business Exemption
To continue to use a Residential Factor of 1;not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption and not to grant a Small Business Exemption
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to continue to use a Residential Factor of 1;not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption and not to grant a Small Business Exemption. Selectperson Bingham second.A roll call vote was taken.Selectperson Chatelain-yes,Selectperson Bebrin-yes,Selectperson Bingham -yes,Selectperson Chaffee - yes,Chair Whitney-yes.The Board vote was 5- Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Approve the grant application
To approve the grant application
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the grant application. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chatelain-yes, Selectperson Bebrin-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5- Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Approve the draft charge as outlined in the memo with the addition of consultation with Town Counsel under strategies
To approve the draft charge as outlined in the memo with the addition of consultation with Town Counsel under strategies. Town Administration will post the announcement seeking at -large members on the Town website and the Select Board will vote at their next meeting on which member will be designated to the task force
Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the draft charge as outlined in the memo with the addition of consultation with Town Counsel under strategies. Town Administration will post the announcement seeking at -large members on the Town website and the Select Board will vote at their next meeting on which member will be designated to the task force. Selectperson Bebrin seconded. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Adjourn at 8:04pm
To adjourn at 8:04pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to adjourn at 8:04pm. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken.Selectperson Chatelain-yes,Selectperson Bebrin-yes,Selectperson Bingham - yes,Selectperson Chaffee -yes,Chair Whitney -yes.The vote was 5- Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
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