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Brewster Former Select Board member

Kari Hoffmann

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

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Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board

55 of 57meetings attended (96%) · whole board 96%
213votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
4no votes (2% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
0 of 7split votes where Hoffmann was in the minority · whole board 29%
0abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Hoffmann voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Hoffmann 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 55 of 57 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (57)

Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board

May 23Appoint Steven Frissora as Republican RegistrarMotion: to appoint Steven Frissora as Republican RegistrarFailed 2–3 · Hoffmann: No

May 23, 2022: Appoint Steven Frissora as Republican Registrar

AppointFailed · 2–3

To appoint Steven Frissora as Republican Registrar

Voted: No

Yes: Chatelain, WhitneyNo: Bingham, Chaffee, Hoffmann

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chaffee moved to appoint Steven Frissora as Republican Registrar. Selectperson Hoffmann second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee -no,Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes,Selectperson Hoffmann -no,Chair Bingham - no. The Board vote was 2 -Yes, 3 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Hoffmann)

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

Apr 4Approve the memorandum of agreement with OPEIU regarding hiring…Motion: to approve the memorandum of agreement with OPEIU regarding hiring employees…Passed 4–0 · Hoffmann: Yes

April 4, 2022: Approve the memorandum of agreement with OPEIU regarding hiring employees with past experience

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the memorandum of agreement with OPEIU regarding hiring employees with past experience

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bingham, Chaffee, Hoffmann, WhitneyAbstained: Chatelain

From the minutes

“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the memorandum of agreement with OPEIU regarding hiring employees with past experience .Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -abstain ,Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The vote was 4-Yes, 0- No, 1 -Abs.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)

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

Apr 4Recommend approval of ATM Article 4, Nauset Regional BudgetMotion: to recommend approval of ATM Article 4, Nauset Regional BudgetPassed 4–1 · Hoffmann: Yes

April 4, 2022: Recommend approval of ATM Article 4, Nauset Regional Budget

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To recommend approval of ATM Article 4, Nauset Regional Budget

Voted: Yes

Yes: Chaffee, Chatelain, Hoffmann, WhitneyNo: Bingham

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of ATM Article 4, Nauset Regional Budget , Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Hoffmann - yes ,Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Bingham -no .The vote was 4- Yes, 1 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)

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

Mar 21Approve the dog park regulations with the following edits…Motion: to approve the dog park regulations with the following edits :under…Failed 1–4 · Hoffmann: No

March 21, 2022: Approve the dog park regulations with the following edits :under the " allowed in park enclosures" section, remove " Children under 6" .Under the " Owners/ handlers must" section ,…

ApproveFailed · 1–4

To approve the dog park regulations with the following edits :under the " allowed in park enclosures" section, remove " Children under 6" .Under the " Owners/ handlers must" section , add language " Parents/ guardians of children under 6 are urged to use caution when in the enclosure . "And under the " Legal Notices" add the following language, owners of dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior towards humans will be prosecuted to the maximum extent of the law

Voted: No

Yes: ChatelainNo: Bingham, Chaffee, Hoffmann, Whitney

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the dog park regulations with the following edits :under the " allowed in park enclosures" section, remove " Children under 6" .Under the " Owners/ handlers must" section , add language " Parents/ guardians of children under 6 are urged to use caution when in the enclosure . "And under the " Legal Notices" add the following language, owners of dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior towards humans will be prosecuted to the maximum extent of the law .Selectperson Chaffee second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chaffee-no, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Whitney-no, Selectperson Hoffmann -no, Chair Bingham -no .The Board vote was 1-Yes, 4-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Chaffee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Mar 21Adopt the Brewster Dog Park Regulations as proposedMotion: to adopt the Brewster Dog Park Regulations as proposedPassed 4–1 · Hoffmann: Yes

March 21, 2022: Adopt the Brewster Dog Park Regulations as proposed

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To adopt the Brewster Dog Park Regulations as proposed

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bingham, Chaffee, Hoffmann, WhitneyNo: Chatelain

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chaffee moved to adopt the Brewster Dog Park Regulations as proposed .Selectperson Whitney second .There was brief discussion on liability language . A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Chatelain - no, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffe - yes, Chair Bingham-yes , The Board vote was 4-Yes, 1- No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Mar 14Recommend approval of Annual Town Meeting Article 6Motion: to recommend approval of Annual Town Meeting Article 6Passed 5–0 · Hoffmann: Not recorded

March 14, 2022: Recommend approval of Annual Town Meeting Article 6

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To recommend approval of Annual Town Meeting Article 6

The roll call lists David Whitney twice. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of Annual Town Meeting Article 6 . Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Whitney)

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

Mar 14Recommend approval of Annual Town Meeting Article 8Motion: to recommend approval of Annual Town Meeting Article 8Passed 4–0 · Hoffmann: Not recorded

March 14, 2022: Recommend approval of Annual Town Meeting Article 8

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To recommend approval of Annual Town Meeting Article 8

The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Cynthia Bingham, David Whitney, Mary Chaffee, Kari Hoffmann and Ned Chatelain). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of Annual Town Meeting Article 8 . Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 4-Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Whitney)

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

Mar 7Recommend approval of Article 12 for Annual Town Meeting…Motion: to recommend approval of Article 12 for Annual Town Meeting 2022Passed 4–0 · Hoffmann: Yes

March 7, 2022: Recommend approval of Article 12 for Annual Town Meeting 2022

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To recommend approval of Article 12 for Annual Town Meeting 2022

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bingham, Chatelain, Hoffmann, WhitneyAbstained: Chaffee

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend approval of Article 12 for Annual Town Meeting 2022 . Selectperson Hoffmann second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chaffee -abstain ,Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 4- Yes, 0 -No, 1 -Abs.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Hoffmann)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Feb 28That the Board approve warrant articles for Fall 2022…Motion: that the Board approve warrant articles for Fall 2022 Town Meeting…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Hoffmann: Yes

February 28, 2022: That the Board approve warrant articles for Fall 2022 Town Meeting to potentially opt out of the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund and concurrently impose a 3 %…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Board approve warrant articles for Fall 2022 Town Meeting to potentially opt out of the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund and concurrently impose a 3 % community impact fee on all short-term rentals

Voted: Yes

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

From the minutes

“Selectperson Whitney moved that the Board approve warrant articles for Fall 2022 Town Meeting to potentially opt out of the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund and concurrently impose a 3 % community impact fee on all short-term rentals .Selectperson Chatelain second .A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffman -yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The l Board vote was 4-Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Chatelain)

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

Feb 28Add to the warrant a Water Quality Stabilization FundMotion: to add to the warrant a Water Quality Stabilization FundPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Hoffmann: Yes

February 28, 2022: Add to the warrant a Water Quality Stabilization Fund

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To add to the warrant a Water Quality Stabilization Fund

Voted: Yes

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

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to add to the warrant a Water Quality Stabilization Fund .Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffman - yes, Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 4-Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Whitney)

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

Votes with no disagreement (202)

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