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Home My Public Portal AboutSelect Board -- 2021-10-04 Minutes \\\.`\\\aaa\a I IIS IS///i,/ip/p, Town of Brewster Office of: Select Board = f ° 'F 2198 Main Street Town Administrator 'Af3 A n = Brewster, MA 02631 = 1898 o _ rn Phone : (508) 896=3701 ~ Fax : ( 508) 896= 8089 I � ;IL , F4E °RP °PAto9 m T :' a Cl Lj ., td MINUTES OF THE SELECT BOARD REGULAR SESSION MINUTES DATE : October 4, 2021 TIME : 6 : 00 PM PLACE : Remote Participation REMOTE PARTICIPANTS : Chair Bingham , Selectperson Whitney, Selectperson Chaffee, Selectperson Hoffmann , Selectperson Chatelain , Town Administrator Peter Lombardi , Assistant Town Administrator Donna Kalinick, Conor Kenny, Colette Williams, Faythe Ellis Call to Order & Declaration of a Quorum . Meeting Participation Statement and Recording Statement Chair Bingham called the meeting to order at 6s00pm . A quorum was declared and all Select Board members present were announced . Chair Bingham read the meeting participation and recording statements . Public Announcements and Comment : None Select Board Announcements and Liaison Reports Selectperson Hoffmann noted that she attended the Brewster Ladies Library tribute to their volunteers . The occasion was a nice, welcoming warm event to thank all the volunteers that work at the library . Town Administrator' s Report j Mr . Lombardi provided updates on the pandemic; additional details are provided in the public packet . • County wide, the rates continue to be elevated in the 4th wave but are trending down . • Positive case totals have decreased locally this past month to high single digits, the demographic that is mostly impacted is mainly our residents age 50+ . • Booster shots for those who received Pfizer vaccine are available for those age 65 +, immunocompromised or at a higher risk or work in a medical setting . • DESE extended school mask mandate through Nov 1 . Starting on Oct 15 there is an opt out provision for Middle and High schools if they have achieved an 80% vaccination rate . • Brewster vaccination rates : more than 70% of children aged 12 - 19 have received at least one shot and 65 % are fully vaccinated . In adult population aged 20+ we are close to 90% . Mr . Lombardi included recent materials in the packet related to Eversource herbicide application . Eversource has a 5 -year Vegetation Management Plan ( VMP ) that is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources ( M DAR ) which allows for the application of herbicide along the ROW . Eversource has an approved plan for 2018- 2022, which allows for application in Brewster . This past year the Town received notice along with a number of our residents that Eversource plans to spray in Brewster according to their Yearly Operational Plan ( YOP ) . The following actions were taken by the Town : i BoS 10 . 04 . 2021 www . brewster- ma . gov Page 1 of 9 i Doc ID : 4f249854cd1d1f8b7db5f17ff1cOfbcbO3c827db i \\opo\\\p\\\\\ Wrrs % Office of: Town of Brewster � 9 E� DEq rF �!% Select Board a DF °Ae �' 2198 Main Street Town Administrator m Brewster, MA 026314898 go v Phone : ( 508) 896 =3701 — Fax : ( 508) 896- 8089 %%/// FA nP9 nj0o 111111101 \o • The Town submitted public comment this spring to MDAR seeking denial of the YOP due to concerns about their proposed spraying in Brewster, the plan was however approved by the State . • Following several years of work with town counsel , the Town filed suit against MDAR this summer seeking to overturn the State' s own approval of the 201 & 2022 vegetation management plan . • At the same time the Town sought injunctive relief to stop spraying in town this summer, unfortunately both of these efforts were denied by the courts . • In addition to the ongoing legal proceedings, which we will continue to pursue, Eversource is due to develop and submit a new VMP in 2023 , another opportunity for Brewster, who has been a leader on this issue , to see if we can affect change . Mr . Lombardi has been in touch with the chair of the Natural Resource Commission , who is also on the Board of Health , to help our special counsel on this issue . Adding that he believes it would be helpful for the Natural Resource Commission to do research and report back on alternative solutions, as an example there is a Food Forest Initiative in Harwich which is a way to try to work with Eversource instead of against them . Changes to the recycling center that will go into effect on October 15, 2021 , have been posted on the Town ' s website and on Channel 18 there is a short video . The two changes include asking residents to separate their glass bottles and jars and to separate their newsprint for recycling . The separation of glass will result in a savings of $ 25/ton . The glass will be delivered to Dennis DPW where it will be crushed and used as fill for public works projects . We will see some significant operational savings in addition to savings in the actual recycling costs . By separating out the newsprint we will be doubling our revenues, going from $ 45/ton to $ 85/ton . These are changes that the Recycling Commission and DPW have been talking about for over a year and have completed a good amount of research on, any questions residents can contact the DPW . Selectperson Chaffee mentioned that the Recycling Commission members will be at the recycling center providing guidance and information for residents from Oct 15 - Oct 25, 2021 . Welcome New Project Manager : Conor Kenny Mr . Lombardi announced that Conor Kenny started in the Town Administration office last month, this is a new position in the office , and noting that we are still at the same capacity with four full time staff. Mr. Lombardi reviewed Conor Kenny' s past work experience and provided an overview of the new position responsibilities . Mr . Kenny joined the meeting providing a review of his education and work experience . He also reviewed some of the projects that he will be involved in ; he is looking forward to providing assistance to various departments . 6o15pm Public Hearings Verizon New England Inc and NSTAR Electric Company d/ b/a Eversource Energy Pole Hearing : Alden Drive Selectperson Chatelain moved to open the public hearing regarding Eversource and Verizon on Alden Drive at 6 : 17pm . Selectperson Hoffmann second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 - No . BoS 10 . 04 . 2021 www . brewster- ma . gov Page 2 of 9 Doc ID : 4f249854cd1d1f8b7db5f17ff1cOfbcbO3c827db �p0\\\\\\a\\\a Ie uw sari i41i, Office of Town of Brewster 9 E� ° Bq rF °'''% Select Board 2198 Main Street 2 f °4 "�� ' Town Administrator m ' Brewster, MA 02631 - 1898 p ° ^A y Phone : (508) 896-3701 // Fee°nr _ Fax : ( 508) 896- 8089 e %/// aP0 00 \\\\\\\\\\\ //Hill llIIIIII111110\\\\\ Chair Bingham read the letter the Town received as a petition for the placement and reason for one joint pole on Alden Drive . The letter is provided in the public packet . Ms . Kalinick added that this request is in conjunction with new service required for Brewster Woods construction . There were no representatives from Eversource or Verizon to comment . Selectperson Hoffmann asked about the guide wires and if there would be any interference with pedestrian traffic . Ms . Kalinick clarified that the work would be completed on Alden Drive since that is where the service if fed from , the work is not on Brewster Road . All those involved in the Brewster Woods project have been involved to get the utility service . Selectperson Chaffee moved to close the public hearing at 6 : 23pm . Selectperson Chatelain second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No . 6 . 20om Public Hearing : NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Underground Cable and Conduit Hearing : Crowells Bog Road Selectperson Chatelain moved to open the public hearing for Eversource Energy on Crowells Bog Road at 6 : 23pm . Selectperson Hoffmann second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson - Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes , Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No . Chair Bingham read the letter requesting permission to locate underground cables, conduits and manholes on Crowells Bog Road . The letter is provided in the public packet . There were no questions from the Board or the public . Selectperson Chatelain moved to close the public hearing at 6 : 26pm . Selectperson Whitney second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No , Selectperson Hoffman moved that the Board adopt the work as specified on Alden Drive by NSTAR and Verizon . Selectperson Chatelain second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No . Selectperson Hoffman moved that the Board adopt the work as outlined by NSTAR on Crowells Bog Road . Selectperson Chatelain second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No . Consent Agenda e Meeting Minutes : September 13 , September 15, September 20 and September 23, 2021 • Fee Waiver Request : Blueberry Hills Property Owners Association ( Recycling Center ) • Appointments : William Schirmacher, Library Building Committees Clare O' Connor Rice, Cultural Council • Facility Use Application & Fee Waiver Request : Brewster Chamber of Commerce BoS 10 . 04 . 2021 www . brewster- ma . gov Page 3 of 9 Doc ID : 4f249854cd1d1f8b7db5f17ff1cOfbcbO3c827db \d`° E "'Oj/ Town of Brewster \\\ Office of: Select Board _ 2198 Main Street Town Administrator mBrewster, MA 02631 - 1898 o _A Phone : (508) 896-3701 Fax : ( 508) 896- 8089 Poonpo • One- Day Entertainment License Application & ( 2 ) One- Day Liquor License Applications : Chatham Bars Inn Farm • Special Event Application : Halcyon Farm , October 9, 2021 • Vote to Temporarily Suspend Select Board Policy 32 : Prohibition of Meetings Conflicting with Town Meetings or Elections, for the date of October 5, 2021 . Selectperson Chatelain moved the consent agenda for October 41h . Selectperson Chaffee second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham -yes , The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No . Status Update on Potential Town Acquisitions of Cape Cod Sea Camps Properties Mr . Lombardi offered the following recap : the Town announced on Sept 241h that the Town and the Delahanty family have signed the Purchase and Sales agreement for the Town to purchase both parcels for $ 26M . This was a goal to have in place prior to Special Town Meeting . Mr . Lombardi extended thanks to the almost 1500 residents who attended Town Meeting, which is our largest turn out ever . He also thanked the Town Staff and volunteers for their work to pull off the meeting in spite of the weather, it was really a team effort . Mr . Lombardi expressed that the results were overwhelming, included in the packet FYI section there is a letter from a resident expressing his sentiment and appreciation . One last reminder about the election tomorrow on the two debt exclusions, polls are open 7am - 8pm at the Brewster Baptist Church, check out the project page on the Town website as a helpful resource . If voters approve of both acquisitions at the ballot tomorrow, then the Town will look to close on both parcels by the end of November . The Town is in the process of planning site visits of both properties as part of the Town ' s due diligence . Mr. Lombardi stated that the properties remain private until the Town closes on these properties . We know everyone is eager to see them, shortly after the closing, hopefully in early December, the Town will be looking to hold an open house so residents will have access to the properties . At the next Select Board meeting on October 18th, we hope to have a preliminary timeline for the properties . Discuss and Vote on Changes to Brewster Voting Districts Based on Results of Federal Census- Colette Williams . Town Clerk Colette Williams, Town Clerk, reviewed that every ten years the Federal Census is conducted , noting it was halted for a while due to the pandemic . The Town did not receive the totals until mid -August . We had to wait for a re-districting role out package with maps . Ms . Williams noted that the Town went up about 700 people, all in precinct 2 by the water . Precincts 1 and 3 had to re- map to configure for this change . These are included in the packet . It is Ms . Williams opinion of the increase that people who were here during Covid in their 2nd homes, determined it their primary residence at the time of the census . Selectperson Hoffmann moved that we, the undersigned , hereby certify that at a meeting held on Monday, October 4th, 2021 , the Select Board voted to accept, as presented by the Town Clerk, the 2020 Re - Precincting Plan for the Town of Brewster . Selectperson Chatelain second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -yes, 0- no . BoS 10 . 04 . 2021 www . brewstermma . gov Page 4 of 9 Doc ID : 4f249854cdldlf8b7db5fl7fflcOfbcbO3c827db E "'s""""% Town of Brewster \��\ 0 ,/ Office of: *` DF E1. DEq o9P�� /��io Select Board c a ?� 2198 Main Street Town Administrator Brewster, MA 02631 - 1898 3 „ > ` o — = � ` . Phone : (508) 896-3701 Fax : ( 508) 896 = 8089 F f8 R P9 P100� �\\\\ Discuss and Vote on November Special Town meeting Articles • Community Preservation Act - Faythe Ellis, Community Preservation Committee Chair • Capital & Special Project Requests • Fire Union Collective Bargaining Agreement Community Preservation Act4aythe Ellis, Community Preservation Committee ( CPC ) Chair provided an overview of the CPC work : • In May 2005 Brewster votes approved the adoption of the Community Preservation Act, CPA . • The act appropriates a 3 % surcharge on the Town ' s real estate revenues which is reserved in a special fund in order to finance projects and programs for the purpose of preservation of Open Space, Recreation, Community Housing and Historic preservation . • The State also contributes money that comes from CPA trust fund collections at the Registry of Deeds . • Town meeting created the CPC which consists of 9 members, 5 to be appointed by Conservation Commission , Planning Board , Recreation Commission , Historical Commission and Housing Authority, along with 4 citizen members appointed by the Select Board . • The distribution schedule of CPA funds are as follows : o 50% reserved for Open Space o 10% for Community Housing 0 10% for Historic Preservation o 30% balance is available for housing, historic preservation and active of passive recreation projects . • Since adopting CPA, the CPC has recommended and voters approved funding for 27 historic awards, 29 housing awards, 14 recreation award and 19 open space awards . • The Town ' s effort in acquiring Open Space in the past 16 years has preserved over 251 acres of land at a cost of $ 35, 000 per acre, with 80% of land in a zone II water quality protection district . Ms . Ellis noted that the CPC is currently engaged in a project to create a 5 -year CPA plan for the Town . The goal of the new CPA plan will be to provide a framework for the committee to guide future funding decisions . In August they hired consultant JM Goldson who has begun the process of developing the plan . Work will include documenting past projects, recommending strategies for project funding recommendations, reviewing Brewster' s funding allocation formula and possible changes, and suggesting approaches for evaluating funding requests for regional projects . The CPC will host a virtual public hearing on Oct 27th at Spm , more information will be available on the Town website . Article for Projects that are being recommended for Fall Town Meeting approval are : Item 1A : Funding request for Crosby Mansion ongoing Reconstruction and Restoration . Work includes restoration of chimneys to mitigate water intrusion , water restorations and some exterior painting . The property is owned b the State and in 2003 the State ranted a Ion term lease of the mansion p g • p p Y Y g g - 1 grounds to the Town of Brewster in partnership with the Friends of Crosby Mansion . Funding requests BoS 10 . 04 . 2021 www . brewstermma . gov Page 5 of 9 Doc ID : 4f249854cd1d1f8b7db5f17ff1cOfbcbO3c827db i Town of Brewster Office of: 1*2 Select Board 2198 Main Street Town Administrator 3 p n = Brewster, MA 026314898 o _ _ y = Phone : ( 508) 896=3701 Fax : ( 508) 896= 8089 FF19 , B NNOW1 includes a set aside of $ 5 , 000 to pay for the services of the CPC' s historic preservation consultant . Funding source is historic preservation fund balance, total costs is $ 67, 400 . The requested amount, including the $ 5 , 000 set aside is $ 72 , 400 . The CPC voted 7-0-0 in favor of this project . Item 2A : Request for funds to update the Town' s 2017 housing production plan . The Town' s current housing plan will expire in June 2022 . This request for funding is to update the plan for another 5 years, information about the content is provided in the summary in the packet . Housing production plans are mandated by the State and provides the Town more control over the comprehensive permit process . Total project cost is $ 25 , 000, source of funding will be the undesignated fund balance, CPC vote was 7- 0-0 in favor . Item 28 : Request submitted from Latham centers for $ 150, 000 for construction for supportive housing for their Strong Start in adult living program . Latham Centers purposes to develop 7 affordable studio apartments and one 1 - bedroom apartment for live in staff at 1439 Main Street , The Strong Start in adult living program that will teach participants the skills necessary to succeed as independent adults . Program participants will not be limited to current clients at Latham Centers . The CPC grant will be used for the housing construction costs and will require an affordable housing deed restriction as a condition of the award . An additional $ 5 , 000 set aside will cover CPC legal costs related to the project . The total project costs are $ 2 , 816, 582, the CPC request is $ 155 , 000 . The source of the funding will be the undesignated fund balance, the CPC vote was 7 -0-0 in favor . Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve CPA article item 1 : Historic preservation , Crosby Mansion Committee- ongoing reconstruction and restoration of the Crosby Mansion . Selectperson Chaffee second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -yes, 0- no . Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve CPA article item 2A : Community Housing, Update of Brewster' s 2017 Housing Production Plan , Selectperson Chaffee second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chatelain - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Chair Bingham -yes , The Board vote was 5 -yes, 0- no , Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve CPA article item 2B : Latham Centers Strong Start in Adult Living Program Housing , Selectperson Chaffee second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -yes, 0- no . Capital & Special Project Requests : Mr . Lombardi referred to page 152 of the packet, the summary cover sheet that reviews the capital requests that are to be included in the warrant for November. Mr . Lombardi reminded us that the Capital planning committee developed a 5 -year capital improvement plan , which was adopted by the Select Board in a February . In finalizing warrant articles, department heads were asked to review funding amounts for articles j that needed to be adjusted , postponed or added . In general , over the course of the 5 -year plan we try to j seek about $ 1 . 75M in free cash, which is the major funding source for a majority of the capital requests . This past year was unique in the fact that we certified our free cash at $4 . 5M . Town meeting appropriated BoS 10 . 04 . 2021 www . brewster- ma . gov Page 6 of 9 Doc ID : 4f249854cd1d1f8b7db5f17ff1cOfbcbO3c827db I \0\\\\\\\\111111 I I 11till/ // ga sr iii,, Office of: Town of Brewster g2'` F E� oE , F.p '%� Select Board = f ° qF 2198 Main Street Town Administrator mBrewster, MA 026314898 o Phone : ( 508) 896-3701 — Fax : (508) 896-8089 $ 1 . 95M last Sunday to help with acquisitions of Cape Cod Sea Camps, $ 1 . 75M for the Long Pond parcel and $ 200, 000 for operating expenses associated with the property management . Mr . Lombardi noted the remaining balance is a little over $ 2 . 5M , in total we are planning on requesting appropriation of a little under $ 1 . 5M between this Fall Special Town Meeting and next Springs Annual Town Meeting to fund capital needs . This would leave our balance a little over $ 1M , consistent with our closeout goal that is outline in the financial reserve policy . For this Special Town Meeting, we are seeking $ 950, 000 in free cash appropriations to fund capital requests, a total of $ 2 . 122M of appropriations . Mr . Lombardi reviewed the Capital request by Department, a detailed list is provided in the packet on pages 152487 : • Department of Public Works o Major change is that the front- end loader needs to be replaced at a cost of $ 250, 000 . o To distribute the DPW capital requests for this fiscal , they pushed out replacement of a One Ton Dump truck to FY23 . o Free cash request is $ 618, 000 for November . • Police Department o Up by $ 10, 000 for a total request of $ 225 , 000 . Due to vehicle replacement needs based on market indicators . o Replacing the cruiser video camera system and adding capacity to provide body camera . • Library o Recurring issues with elevator, new major capital item that will need to be considered over the winter for Town Meeting next Spring . Selectperson Hoffmann asked about the ADA accessibility concern with the elevator issues . Mr . Lombardi noted it has been down 4- 5 times in past two years, with stretches of several weeks that the elevator hasn ' t been operational . With the renovation project at the library discussions are being had if it is beneficial to purchase a new elevator and if it fits into the design of the renovation project . It was noted that the elevator has never had an issue passing inspection yearly, these are different issues each time and we have spent a decent amount of money in continuing to repair it . • Information technology o $ 50, 000 appropriation , standing request, increased by $ 25, 000 due to all of the technology that we have had to invest in over the past 18 months . • Select Board o $ 50, 000 to help pay for the Wing Island Design and permitting . Previously, $ 50, 000 was secured through the State and there is a pledge from a private anonymous donor to provide some assistance, and $ 50, 000 will cover the local match requirement to move forward . o Sea Camp properties, seeking $ 185 , 000, to convene a new committee and hiring experts in the field to develop comprehensive plans for both properties . Two years ago at town meeting, $ 235 , 000 in total was allocated for a combination Community Center study and a School consolidation ' feasibility study, which the elementary school study is still ongoing . Looking to BoS 10 . 04 . 2021 www . brewster- ma . gov Page 7 of 9 Doc ID : 4f249854cd1d1f8b7db5f17ff1cOfbcb03c827db i \81 � \P�E�WII`lSNNiiiii�i,/ Town of Brewster Office of: \\ OQ DF ELDEq 69 �to�� 2198 Main Street Select Board Town Administrator Brewster, MA 02631 = 1898 0 _ Phone : ( 508) 896-3701 r — t 00 Fax : ( 508) 896 - 8089 qpOH ` repurpose the balance of $ 185, 000 to be used for assistance in developing the comprehensive plan for the 2 sea camps properties which includes looking at the feasibility of a community center . • Schools o Requests will come in the Spring, in a meeting with Elementary school officials and recognizing constraints of available funds for capital , they agreed to make some changes to their plan presented last year and moved several requests out to future years . o Recreation -$ 20, 000 for Freemen' s fields irrigation study and infield soil replacement . • Water Department o No significant changes, the $ 25 , 000 increase is for water main construction project on Red Top, due to the size of the piping and costs of materials . o New requests to fix heaters in the garage at the facilities - $ 35 , 000 . • Golf Department o Seeking a total of $ 577, 000 in capital requests all from the Golf reserve fund , balance of about $ 1 . 4M available for appropriation . New requests came out of the National Golf Foundation report that was completed . o $ 80, 000 for HVAC and boiler upgrades at the clubhouse, an ongoing issue that is a priority, $ 35, 000 for tree work, $ 10, 000 for pump house protection , and curbside appeal articles and equipment . Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the capital and special projects requests as described in the packet . Selectperson Chaffee second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Hoffmann-yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No . Fire Union Collective Bargaining Agreement Mr . Lombardi recalled that at the beginning of the pandemic the Town' s collective bargaining agreements were expiring in June 2020, at that time the Town negotiated one -year contracts across the board . Shortly thereafter the Town started negotiating for 2 -year contracts, some were finalized in time for May Town Meeting . Fire Union one-year contract was approved , but the 2 -years covering FY22 - 23 , were not . The Town has subsequently reached agreement with the union , the Select Board has voted to approve the new contract subject to Town meeting appropriation . ' The COLA for FY22 is 2 % and FY23 2 . 75 % which is consistent with the wage precedent that has been agreed to and voted on by Town meeting for several other unions and personnel bylaw employees . Other changes to the wage scale were introduced in response to data that was provided to be competitive in the market, including changes to base pay at the first step and changes to the total number of steps . Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the Fire Department Collective Bargaining Agreement . Selectperson Whitney second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes , Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No . BoS 10 . 04 . 2021 www . brewstermma . gov Page 8 of 9 Doc ID ; 4f249854cd1d1f8b7db5f17ff1cOfbcbO3c827db \\\\\�\'6 V% 6tlWllSl/`/� /i//ii,�� Office of: Town of Brewster F ELoEN , �•Q°%� Select Board o Q ° 9F� k 2198 Main Street Town Administrator 3 "A D = Brewster, MA 02631 = 1898 o Phone: (508) 896 -3701 ~ _ Fax : ( 508) 896-8089 FFB, RPB Discuss and Vote on Recommendation to Board of Health to Require Face Coverings at November Special Town Meeting Mr . Lombardi noted that this will be our first indoor Town Meeting since the pandemic, Board of Health technically have authority to make face coverings required in this setting . The Board of Health is planning on meeting Wednesday to meet and vote . Research was completed on other Cape towns and their procedures for Town Meetings, we plan on having social distancing in place . With several hundred people indoors , we think it is appropriate to require face coverings . Chair Bingham reminded the Board that this is just a recommendation and that the Board of Health will make the final decision . Selectperson Chaffee moved to recommend to the Board of Health that face covering are required at the November Town Meeting . Selectperson Whitney second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No . For Your Information No comments . Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair None Questions from the Media None Next Meetings October 5 , October 18, and November 1, 2021 Adiournment Selectperson Whitney moved to adjourn at 7 : 21pm . Selectperson Chatelain second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham -yes , The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No . Respectfully submitted by Erika Mawn, Executive Assistant Approved : 10 / 19 / 2021 Signed : i'dwotord 8 GAaoclawn Date Selectperson Chatelain , Clerk of the Select Board Accompanying Documents in Packet: Agenda, TA report, Consent Packet, Public Hearing documents ( Eversource and Verizon), Cape Cod Sea Camps documents, Brewster voting district map, November Special Town Meeting articles and special project requests, FYI packet. i BoS 10 . 04 . 2021 www . brewster- ma . gov Page 9 of 9 i Doc ID : 4f249854cdldlf8b7db5fl7fflcOfbcbO3c827db i