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April 28, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Amanda Bebrin, Mary Chaffee
Absent: Ned Chatelain
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session, and to return to open session
To enter executive session, and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to enter executive session, and to return to open session. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 4-Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Move approval of the consent agenda as presented
Move approval of the consent agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved approval of the consent agenda as presented. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the enclosed draft letter to EOHLC requesting up to 70% local preference( 1 home) for the proposed Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod Mackie Drive Local...
To authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the enclosed draft letter to EOHLC requesting up to 70% local preference( 1 home) for the proposed Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod Mackie Drive Local Initiative Program ( LIP)two affordable homes
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the enclosed draft letter to EOHLC requesting up to 70% local preference( 1 home) for the proposed Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod Mackie Drive Local Initiative Program ( LIP)two affordable homes.Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4- Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Approve the ZBA fee waiver of $ 1, 000 for the Habitat for Humanity LIP Project of two affordable homes
To approve the ZBA fee waiver of $ 1, 000 for the Habitat for Humanity LIP Project of two affordable homes
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the ZBA fee waiver of $ 1, 000 for the Habitat for Humanity LIP Project of two affordable homes.Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter asking for the resignation of the State Representative
To authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter asking for the resignation of the State Representative
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter asking for the resignation of the State Representative, Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4- Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Approve the FY24 Audit Report as presented
To approve the FY24 Audit Report as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the FY24 Audit Report as presented. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4- Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the enclosed draft letter to EOHLC certifying that the Town has received the Serenity Apartments at Brewster Developer 2024 Annual Certification Compliance...
To authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the enclosed draft letter to EOHLC certifying that the Town has received the Serenity Apartments at Brewster Developer 2024 Annual Certification Compliance Report and that the Low and Moderate Income Units continue to be Low to Moderate Units and have been maintained in a manner consistent with the Regulatory Agreement
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the enclosed draft letter to EOHLC certifying that the Town has received the Serenity Apartments at Brewster Developer 2024 Annual Certification Compliance Report and that the Low and Moderate Income Units continue to be Low to Moderate Units and have been maintained in a manner consistent with the Regulatory Agreement. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4- Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Support the Golf Commission and Captain' s Golf Course,that in coordination with the Director of Operations,the Brewster Golf Commission will establish a target membership for the Captains Golf...
To support the Golf Commission and Captain' s Golf Course,that in coordination with the Director of Operations,the Brewster Golf Commission will establish a target membership for the Captains Golf Course of 1,175 members. This target will be monitored and managed throughout each golf season by both the Director of Operations and the commission and will be reviewed annually. unless and until the Director of Operations and the Select Board 04. 28. 25 www. brewster- ma.gov Page Golf Commission determine that a change to the numeric target is needed, annual approval by the Select Board will not be required
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to support the Golf Commission and Captain' s Golf Course,that in coordination with the Director of Operations,the Brewster Golf Commission will establish a target membership for the Captains Golf Course of 1,175 members. This target will be monitored and managed throughout each golf season by both the Director of Operations and the commission and will be reviewed annually. unless and until the Director of Operations and the Select Board 04. 28. 25 www. brewster- ma.gov Page Golf Commission determine that a change to the numeric target is needed, annual approval by the Select Board will not be required. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4-Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Approve the recommended changes to the Town Aquaculture License and Shellfishing Rules and Regulations as presented
To approve the recommended changes to the Town Aquaculture License and Shellfishing Rules and Regulations as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the recommended changes to the Town Aquaculture License and Shellfishing Rules and Regulations as presented. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Chaffee)
Approve the citing of Brewster Conservation Day, July 12, 2025, at the Bay Property
To approve the citing of Brewster Conservation Day, July 12, 2025, at the Bay Property
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the citing of Brewster Conservation Day, July 12, 2025, at the Bay Property. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Chaffee)
Approval of the following policies as presented: First Light Beach and Related Parking, Brewster Community Pool, and Pond Property Visitor Access And Parking
To approval of the following policies as presented: First Light Beach and Related Parking, Brewster Community Pool, and Pond Property Visitor Access And Parking
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approval of the following policies as presented: First Light Beach and Related Parking, Brewster Community Pool, and Pond Property Visitor Access And Parking. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4-Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Chaffee)
Adjourn at 8:27 pm
To adjourn at 8:27 pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to adjourn at 8:27 pm. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4-Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Chaffee)
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