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Brewster Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

September 23, 2024

11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter executive session

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to enter executive session. Selectperson Chatelain 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: Chatelain)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the new Town Manager contract for the period ofJuly 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the new Town Manager contract for the period ofJuly 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the new Town Manager contract for the period ofJuly 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029. Selectperson Chaffee 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: Chaffee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Police Superiors and Police Personnel Bylaw side letter agreements as discussed

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Police Superiors and Police Personnel Bylaw side letter agreements as discussed

Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the Police Superiors and Police Personnel Bylaw side letter agreements as discussed. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 4-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Move the consent agenda as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move the consent agenda as presented

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved the consent agenda as presented. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the CBI Farms Special Event, Liquor License application and use of the Bay Propertyfor parkingforthe Fall Frolicon Sunday October 13

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the CBI Farms Special Event, Liquor License application and use of the Bay Propertyfor parkingforthe Fall Frolicon Sunday October 13

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the CBI Farms Special Event, Liquor License application and use of the Bay Propertyfor parkingforthe Fall Frolicon Sunday October 13. Selectperson Chaffee 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: Chaffee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Authorize application for the Massachusetts DEP Natural Resources Nitrogen Senesitive Areas grant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize application for the Massachusetts DEP Natural Resources Nitrogen Senesitive Areas grant

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to authorize application for the Massachusetts DEP Natural Resources Nitrogen Senesitive Areas grant. 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, O- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Refer the Sea Camps Bay Property Overlay District back to the Planning Board

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To refer the Sea Camps Bay Property Overlay District back to the Planning Board

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to refer the Sea Camps Bay Property Overlay District back to the Planning Board. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Open the Fall 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the Fall 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chaffee moved to open the Fall 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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, O-No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bingham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Place this article on the warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place this article on the warrant

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to place this article on the warrant. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend this article

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend this article

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend this article. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn at 8: 22pm

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 8: 22pm

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to adjourn at 8: 22pm. Selectperson Chaffee 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: Chaffee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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