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James Foley
Elected townwide · 1 term in this record
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2017–2018 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Foley 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 15 of 16 Select Board meetings in 2017–2018 Board.
Missed
- Feb 15, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (16)
- May 21, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board
May 21Accept the licensed special event for the Lemon Tree…Motion: to accept the licensed special event for the Lemon Tree VillagePassed Unanimous, 5 present · Foley: Yes
May 21, 2018: Accept the licensed special event for the Lemon Tree Village
To accept the licensed special event for the Lemon Tree Village
Voted: Yes
The minutes read "The Board voted 5 - Yes - No" (the number of No votes is missing).
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moves to accept the licensed special event for the Lemon Tree Village ,Selectperson Foley second .The Board voted 5 - Yes - No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Foley)
Apr 30Reconsider the use of Excess Levy funds to be…Motion: to reconsider the use of Excess Levy funds to be placed…Passed 4–0 · Foley: Not recorded
April 30, 2018: Reconsider the use of Excess Levy funds to be placed into the Stabilization account
To reconsider the use of Excess Levy funds to be placed into the Stabilization account
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Peter Norton, John Dickson, David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham and James Foley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson made a motion to reconsider the use of Excess Levy funds to be placed into the Stabilization account. Selectperson Foley seconded .The Board voted 4 — Yes ,0 — No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Foley)
Apr 30Accept Action Items 1 -9 as recommended by the…Motion: to accept Action Items 1 -9 as recommended by the AdministrationPassed 4–0 · Foley: Not recorded
April 30, 2018: Accept Action Items 1 -9 as recommended by the Administration
To accept Action Items 1 -9 as recommended by the Administration
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Peter Norton, John Dickson, David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham and James Foley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Foley made the motion to accept Action Items 1 -9 as recommended by the Administration, Selectperson Bingham seconded. The Board voted 4 — Yes 0 — No.” (Motion: Foley, second: Bingham)
Apr 9Approve Article 14 for $ presentedMotion: to approve Article 14 for $ presentedPassed 3–1 · Foley: Not recorded
April 9, 2018: Approve Article 14 for $ presented
To approve Article 14 for $ presented
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Foley moved to approve Article 14 for $ presented, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 3 - Yes ,1 -No.” (Motion: Foley, second: Whitney)
Apr 2Approve action items 1 -3 as recommended by AdministratorMotion: to approve action items 1 -3 as recommended by AdministratorPassed 5–0 · Foley: Not recorded
April 2, 2018: Approve action items 1 -3 as recommended by Administrator
To approve action items 1 -3 as recommended by Administrator
The minutes give the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Peter Norton, John Dickson, David Whitney and James Foley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to approve action items 1 -3 as recommended by Administrator, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 5-Yes ,0-No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Whitney)
Mar 26Approve the proposed budgetMotion: to approve the proposed budgetPassed 4–0 · Foley: Not recorded
March 26, 2018: Approve the proposed budget
To approve the proposed budget
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Peter Norton, John Dickson, David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham and James Foley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved to approve the proposed budget, Selectperson Foley second .The Board voted 4- Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Foley)
Mar 26Accept the formation ofthe trust, and to have an…Motion: to accept the formation ofthe trust, and to have an amended…Passed 4–0 · Foley: Not recorded
March 26, 2018: Accept the formation ofthe trust, and to have an amended by. law motion come back to the Board for review and vote
To accept the formation ofthe trust, and to have an amended by. law motion come back to the Board for review and vote
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Peter Norton, John Dickson, David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham and James Foley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson made a motion to accept the formation ofthe trust, and to have an amended by. law motion come back to the Board for review and vote .The Board voted 4 - Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Dickson)
Mar 26Support with a final version of the article to…Motion: to support with a final version of the article to be…Passed 4–0 · Foley: Not recorded
March 26, 2018: Support with a final version of the article to be brought back before the Board next week for review and vote
To support with a final version of the article to be brought back before the Board next week for review and vote
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Peter Norton, John Dickson, David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham and James Foley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson made the motion to support with a final version of the article to be brought back before the Board next week for review and vote, Selectperson Whitney second. The Board voted 4- Yes 0- No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Whitney)
Mar 26Vote the FY19 Crosby Budget as presentedMotion: to vote the FY19 Crosby Budget as presentedPassed 4–0 · Foley: Not recorded
March 26, 2018: Vote the FY19 Crosby Budget as presented
To vote the FY19 Crosby Budget as presented
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Peter Norton, John Dickson, David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham and James Foley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to vote the FY19 Crosby Budget as presented, Selectperson Foley second .The Board voted 4 - Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Foley)
Mar 26Vote the FY19 Water Department as presentedMotion: to vote the FY19 Water Department as presentedPassed 4–0 · Foley: Not recorded
March 26, 2018: Vote the FY19 Water Department as presented
To vote the FY19 Water Department as presented
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Peter Norton, John Dickson, David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham and James Foley). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Foley moved to vote the FY19 Water Department as presented, Selectman Whitney second .The Board voted 4- Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Foley, second: Whitney)
Votes with no disagreement (126)
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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