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Brewster Former Select Board member

Ben deRuyter

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

Benjamin deRuyter

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Board years

2020–2021 Board2019–2020 Board2018–2019 Board
Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board

50 of 52meetings attended (96%) · whole board 98%
193votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
6no votes (3% of votes cast) · whole board 3%
0 of 7split votes where deRuyter was in the minority · whole board 24%
0abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, deRuyter voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list deRuyter as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 50 of 52 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (52)

Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board

May 24Adopt the policy as drafted (joint vote with the…Motion: Adopt the policy as drafted (joint vote with the Board of…Failed 2–3 · deRuyter: No

May 24, 2021: Adopt the policy as drafted (joint vote with the Board of Health)

ApproveFailed · 2–3

Adopt the policy as drafted (joint vote with the Board of Health)

Voted: No

Yes: Chaffee, WhitneyNo: Bingham, Chatelain, deRuyterJoint vote with the Board of Health on the policy. The Select Board voted 2-3; counting both boards the vote was 5-4. Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.

From the minutes

“Selectperson deRuyter moved the policy as drafted ,Selectperson Bingham second .For the Board of Health Penny Holeman moved to accept the policy as stated ,Jean Kampas second . A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson deRuyter-no, Selectperson Bingham -no, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -no, Chair Chaffee -yes .Select Board vote, 2 -yes, 3 -no ..” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)

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

May 15Approve article 16Motion: to approve article 16Passed Unanimous, 4 present · deRuyter: Yes

May 15, 2021: Approve article 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve article 16

Voted: Yes

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

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bingham moved to approve article 16, Selectperson Chatelain second . The Board voted 4-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Chatelain)

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

May 3Move the NEPBA Local 78 AgreementMotion: Move the NEPBA Local 78 AgreementPassed Unanimous, 4 present · deRuyter: Yes

May 3, 2021: Move the NEPBA Local 78 Agreement

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Move the NEPBA Local 78 Agreement

Voted: Yes

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

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bingham moved the NEPBA Local 78 Agreement ,Selectperson Whitney second . A roll call vote was taken ,Selectperson Whitney" es ,Selectperson Bingham -yes, Vice Chair deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes ,The Board vote was 4-yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)

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

May 3Move the MassCOP Local 332.AgreementMotion: Move the MassCOP Local 332.AgreementPassed Unanimous, 4 present · deRuyter: Yes

May 3, 2021: Move the MassCOP Local 332.Agreement

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Move the MassCOP Local 332.Agreement

Voted: Yes

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

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bingham moved the MassCOP Local 332.Agreement ,Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Vice Chair deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes .The Board vote was 4-yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)

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

May 3Accept the Short-Term Rental Policy as presentedMotion: to accept the Short-Term Rental Policy as presentedPassed Unanimous, 4 present · deRuyter: Yes

May 3, 2021: Accept the Short-Term Rental Policy as presented

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the Short-Term Rental Policy as presented

Voted: Yes

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

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bingham moved to accept the Short-Term Rental Policy as presented .Selectperson Whitney second ,A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes ,Vice Chair deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes .The Board vote was 4-yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)

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

Apr 5Add Article 16, Police Sergeant Union Collective Bargaining Agreement…Motion: to add Article 16, Police Sergeant Union Collective Bargaining Agreement to…Passed 4–0 · deRuyter: Yes

April 5, 2021: Add Article 16, Police Sergeant Union Collective Bargaining Agreement to the Warrant

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To add Article 16, Police Sergeant Union Collective Bargaining Agreement to the Warrant

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bingham, Chatelain, Whitney, deRuyterAbstained: Chaffee

From the minutes

“Selectperson deRuyter moved to add Article 16, Police Sergeant Union Collective Bargaining Agreement to the Warrant .Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham yes) Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee -abstain , The Board vote was 4-yes 0- No 1- Abstain.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Apr 5Article 8, Item 4A Dog Park Development Committee in…Motion: Article 8, Item 4A Dog Park Development Committee in the Annual…Passed 4–1 · deRuyter: Yes

April 5, 2021: Article 8, Item 4A Dog Park Development Committee in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Article 8, Item 4A Dog Park Development Committee in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bingham, Chaffee, Whitney, deRuyterNo: Chatelain

From the minutes

“Selectperson deRuyter moved Article 8, Item 4A Dog Park Development Committee in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant ,Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelaln -no, Chair Chaffee-Yes .The Board vote was 4-yes 1 -No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)

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

Apr 5Defer,recommendation on Articles 15 &16 until Town Meeting. iMotion: to defer,recommendation on Articles 15 &16 until Town Meeting. iPassed 4–0 · deRuyter: Yes

April 5, 2021: Defer,recommendation on Articles 15 &16 until Town Meeting. i

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To defer,recommendation on Articles 15 &16 until Town Meeting. i

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bingham, Chatelain, Whitney, deRuyterAbstained: ChaffeeThe roll call as written does not list Cynthia Bingham; the count (4-0-1) shows this member voted yes.

From the minutes

“Selectperson deRuyter moved to defer,recommendation on Articles 15 &16 until Town Meeting. i Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham - BoS 04-OS- 21 Do6ID :cf6f66eedd9097797e33Oc242a04106bb2blcabO C oft`Ir" 9 Town. Of Brewster Office of: yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee-abstain .The Board vote was 4-yes 0 -No 1- abstain.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)

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

Apr 5Article 21 In the Annual Town Meeting WarrantMotion: Article 21 In the Annual Town Meeting Warrant ,SelectpersonFailed 0–5 · deRuyter: No

April 5, 2021: Article 21 In the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

ApproveFailed · 0–5

Article 21 In the Annual Town Meeting Warrant ,Selectperson

Voted: No

No: Bingham, Chaffee, Chatelain, Whitney, deRuyter

From the minutes

“Selectperson deRuyter moved Article 21 In the Annual Town Meeting Warrant ,Selectperson ,Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-no, Selectperson Bingham -no, Selectperson deRuyter-no, Selectperson Chatelain -no, Chair Chaffee- no .The Board vote was 0-yes 5 -No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Apr 5Article 25 as printed in the WarrantMotion: Article 25 as printed in the WarrantFailed 1–4 · deRuyter: No

April 5, 2021: Article 25 as printed in the Warrant

ApproveFailed · 1–4

Article 25 as printed in the Warrant

Voted: No

Yes: BinghamNo: Chaffee, Chatelain, Whitney, deRuyter

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bingham moved Article 25 as printed in the Warrant .Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-no, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-no, Selectperson Chatelain -no, Chair Chaffee -no ,The Board vote was 1 -yes 4- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (176)

    From the Brewster Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s online records archive. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Brewster (Select Board and Staff Biographies page).

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