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Report of the
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
May 11 , 1992
In accordance with the Warrant , the Annual Town Meeting was held in the
Brewster Elementary School Cafetorium , on Monday, May 11 , 1992 .
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 p . m . by the Moderator , Stephen L .
Doyle . The Tellers were June Gallant , Ruth Hanlon , Eleanor H . Nielsen , and
William S . Nielsen . The Checkers were Dorothea Dugan , Helen Allen , Mildred
Unger, Carl Scrivener, Patricia Kelsey , John Unger , Lois Curcio , and Sherry A .
Ryder.
A quorum was present .
The Town Clerk , Joan K . Cole , read the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and the
return of the Warrant . There being no objection the Moderator dispensed with
the reading of all the articles .
On behalf of the Board of Selectmen , Paul Saint presented a proclamation in
memory of Paul Sylver .
PROCLAMATION AND RESOLUTION
WHEREAS We, the inhabitants of the Town of Brewster, assembled at this
Annual Town Meeting the eleventh day of May 1992 "to act and
do upon the whole as the inhabitants of said Town of Brewster
shall think proper ; " and
WHEREAS It is appropriate for good citizens to honor their loyal and
faithful public servants . Therefore , the Board of Selectmen , on
behalf of all the citizens of the Town of Brewster , extend to Mr.
Paul Sylver a standing vote of thanks for his years of dedicated
service as Chief of the Brewster Fire Department . Paul took over
as Chief after the resignation of John Gage , during a time of
great transition , as the Town of Brewster grew from a sleepy
rural town to a town requiring a more suburban scale Fire
Department . He oversaw the construction of the New Fire
Station and updated procedures to reflect expanded
operations . In true Brewster fashion , Paul always took care of
the little things . He was willing to go the extra mile and do the
things that others may have felt he was not responsible for. We
are grateful for Mr. Sylver's dedication and the countless ways
in which Mr. Sylver protected the Town over the years . His
memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him .
THEREFORE We extend our profound thanks and express our deepest r
appreciation to the widow of Mr. Paul Sylver . While this
expression of gratitude comes late , we hope that it will ease Mrs .
Sylver's loss knowing that her husband will never be forgotten
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BREWSTER BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Ruth N . Eddy , Chairman
Paul F . Saint
Eric K . Rasmussen
Patricia E . Hughes
Rita A . Lawler
On behalf of the Board of Selectmen , Paul Saint presented proclamations to
Ruth N . Eddy and Patricia E . Hughes .
PROCLAMATION AND RESOLUTION
WHEREAS We, the inhabitants of the Town of Brewster, assembled at this
Annual Town Meeting the eleventh day of May 1992 "to act and
do upon the whole as the inhabitants of said Town of Brewster
shall think proper; " and
WHEREAS It is appropriate for good citizens to honor their loyal and
faithful public servants. Therefore , the Board of Selectmen , on
behalf of all the citizens of the Town of Brewster , extend to Ms .
Ruth Eddy a standing vote of thanks for his years of dedicated
service and for her two terms as Selectmen and as Chairman of
the Brewster Board of Selectmen and as a member of the
Brewster Board of Assessors , and the Emergency Planning
Committee , Although Ms . Eddy steps down from these
positions this year , she maintains her active participation in the
Brewster Conservation Trust , and The Brewster Ladies Library .
In the past , she has served as Town Clerk and
Treasurer/Collector and as a member of the Golf Commission .
Throughout the years she has given the Town invaluable
support and involvement in more. areas than could ever be
mentioned here . Ms . Eddy's ongoing devotion to the citizens of
Brewster has been seen in all that she and her family have done
for the Town . We are grateful for Ms . Eddy's unending sense of
dedication to "all things Brewster" and her generous
willingness to share her time and knowledge with the Town .
THEREFORE We extend our profound thanks and express our deepest
appreciation to Ms . Ruth Eddy for her many years of dedicated
service to the Town of Brewster . We will miss her presence on
the Board of Selectmen , but feel confident that her presence
will continue to grace other boards , committees and activities
throughout Brewster. Thank you , Ruth ! We' ll be seeing you !
BREWSTER BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Paul F . Saint
Rita A . Lawler
Patricia E . Hughes
Eric K. Rasmussen
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PROCLAMATION AND RESOLUTION
WHEREAS We, the inhabitants of the Town of Brewster, assembled at this
Annual Town Meeting the eleventh day of May 1992 "to act and
do upon the whole as the inhabitants of said Town of Brewster
shall think proper ; " and
WHEREAS It is appropriate for good citizens to honor their loyal and
faithful public servants . Therefore , the Board of Selectmen , on
behalf of all the citizens of the Town of Brewster , extend to Ms .
Patricia E . Hughes a standing vote of thanks for her three years
of dedicated service as a member and as Vice-Chairman of the
Board of Selectmen and for her years of service on the Board of
Assessors , the Land Acquisition Committee , the Growth Study
Committee , the Hazardous Waste Committee , the Water
Quality Review Board , and as Co- Chairman of the Route 6A
Corridor Study Group . We are grateful for Ms . Hughes 's
profound insights and her great sense of responsibility to the
Town of Brewster . She has always generously shared her vast
knowledge of the intricate workings of systems , both natural
and procedural , to the benefit of the Town . Ms . Hughes has
always been counted on to summarize the related issues , point
out potential impacts , and raise important perspectives which
may otherwise have been overlooked . Her membership on each
of the boards and committees which she has served has helped
to lead the Town to wise and appropriate courses of action . One
cannot adequately present the invaluable contributions that
Ms . Hughes has given to the Town of Brewster .
THEREFORE We extend our profound thanks and express our deepest
appreciation to Patricia E . Hughes for her dedicated service ,
and hope that she will continue to share her time and expertise
with the Town .
BREWSTER BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Ruth N . Eddy , Chairman
Paul F . Saint
Rita A . Lawler
Eric K . Rasmussen
On behalf of the Board of Selectmen , Rita A . Lawler presented proclamations
to Alyce L . Favreau and to Paul J . Grueninger .
PROCLAMATION AND RESOLUTION
WHEREAS We, the inhabitants of the Town of Brewster, assembled at this
Annual Town Meeting the eleventh day of May 1992 "to act and
do upon the whole as the inhabitants of said Town of Brewster
shall think proper ; " and
WHEREAS It is appropriate for good citizens to honor their loyal and
faithful public servants . Therefore , the Board of Selectmen , on
behalf of all the citizens of the Town of Brewster , extend to Mrs .
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Alyce Favreau a standing vote of thanks for her years of
dedicated service as a member of the Board of Health , as a
member of the Conservation Commission , and as an active
citizen serving in all capacities and on virtually every board and
committee throughout the years . Mrs . Favreau has never shied
away from any problem facing the Town . She has always been
willing to tackle the difficult tasks assigned to the Town 's
various committees with energy , optimism and determination .
Her ability to reduce even the most complicated issues into
concise steps and objectives has helped the Town to determine
the most rational courses for action in countless situations . It
would be impossible to list all the areas in which Mrs . Favreau
has contributed to the Town over the years . We are grateful for
Mrs . Favreau 's commitment to Brewster.
THEREFORE We extend our profound thanks and express our deepest
appreciation to Mrs . Alyce Favreau for her many years of
dedicated service to the Town of Brewster . We will miss having
her on the Board of Health and the Conservation Commission ,
but we have a suspicion that she wil I continue to serve the Town
in numerous other capacities .
BREWSTER BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Ruth N . Eddy , Chairman
Paul F . Saint
Eric K . Rasmussen
Patricia E . Hughes
Rita A . Lawler
PROCLAMATION AND RESOLUTION
WHEREAS We, the inhabitants of the Town of Brewster, assembled at this
Annual Town Meeting the eleventh day of May 1992 "to act and
do upon the whole as the inhabitants of said Town of Brewster
shall think proper; " and
WHEREAS It is appropriate for good citizens to honor their loyal and
faithful public servants . Therefore , the Board of Selectmen , on
behalf of all the citizens of the Town of Brewster , extend to Mr.
Paul Grueninger a standing vote of thanks for his years of
dedicated service as a member of the Conservation
Commission and as an all around good citizen . He serves on the
' Nickerson State Park Advisory Committee , the Bikeways
Committee , and the Brewster Conservation Trust . Over the
years the citizens of Brewster have come to rely on Mr .
Grueninger to simplify Town Meeting questions by bringing up
the related issues and firmly expressing his opinion . Citizens
have found Mr . Grueninger' s unwavering sense of ethics ,
fairness and rationality a dependable guide for collective
decisionmaking . Throughout the years he has given the Town
invaluable physical and mental assistance in more areas than
could ever be mentioned here . We are grateful for Mr.
Grueninger's expansive knowledge , wisdom , common sense
and his generous willingness to share them with the Town .
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THEREFORE We extend our profound thanks and express our deepest
appreciation to Mr. Paul Greuninger for his many years of
dedicated service to the Town of Brewster . Although he leaves
the Conservation Commission , his commitment to f
conservation and the environment is eternal .
BREWSTER BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Ruth N . Eddy , Chairman
Paul F . Saint t
Eric K . Rasmussen
Patricia E. Hughes
Rita A . Lawler t
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to accept the five proclamations and
spread them into the records .
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ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
RECESSED the Annual Town Meeting in order to open the Special Town
Meeting at 7 : 15 p . m .
RECONVENED the Annual Town Meeting at 7 : 28 p . m .
ARTICLE 1 . To act upon the Annual Report of the Board of Selectmen , Town
Officers and other Special Committees , or to take any other action relative
thereto .
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REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
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I . INTRODUCTION
In reviewing the budget and warrant articles proposed for fiscal 1993 , the
Finance Committee found itself facing two contradictory objectives . Fully
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recognizing the recessive economy and financial hardships faced by many
residents , the committee also wanted to maintain essential levels of services
provided by town departments and committees . Based on the increasing
population , the costs of maintaining those services continue to escalate . The
Committee concluded that the primary objective was to be able to provide
essential services in order to maintain our town 's infrastructure , provide
continued protection of person and property and retain a sound educational
system within the limits of our town ' s resources .
As reductions continue in both general revenues and anticipated State Aid , the
realization of our objective was a task well - met . The presentation of a balanced
town operating budget , excluding school expenses and continued debt
service , was accomplished by the exemplary cooperation of all town
department heads , commissioners and committees who agreed to cut
expenses to levels which would allow absorption of increased uncontrollable
costs such as insurance and contract pay raises . Further efficiency control
was effected by the Board of Selectmen and Executive Secretary before
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II . PROCESS
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the Town ' s resources had been stretched to the maximum , Finance
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Committee representatives to each department ( liaisons ) kept close watch on
the budget process this year . Members attended and/ or received minutes from
most department/committee/and commission meetings to keep the full
eve committee abreast of special situations which could have fiscal ramifications .
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Following review and evaluation by the Board of Selectmen or other
supervisory commission / committees , major department heads and
committee/commission members , along with warrant article petitioners were
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invited to present and explain their requests to the Finance Committee . The
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warrant article . The results of those votes and comments on such are included
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III . OPERATING BUDGET
The Finance Committee is proposing a final town operating budget of
$ 10 ,088 ,467 . Exclusive of the continued increase in town debt service and
school expenses , the town operating costs result in a 0 . 10% decrease from
Fiscal Year 1992 . Town debt service ( representing previous decisions made by
voters ) , has increased 19 . 28% which translates into an overall increase in the
town operating budget , exclusive of school expense, of 5 . 9% . This increase in
debt service is a result of the bonding of the balance of the authorized , but
unissued debt ; which includes land damage settlements ( $2 , 373 , 000 ) 1
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recreation fields ( $ 230 , 000 ) , road betterments ( $ 31 ,000) , water projects
( $ 1 , 194 , 000 ) and the Septage Treatment Plant ( $ 175 , 000) .
The decrease in town spending is not without its costs . Levels of services in
many departments may be reduced . Some departments will be forced to close
for additional hours ; however, we were able to proceed without personnel
cuts .
The proposed budget for the Nauset Regional School District results in an
assessment to the Town of Brewster of $4 , 029 , 842 . Exclusive of our share of
the increased capital costs associated with the Middle School expansion , the
operating budget assessment reflects an increase of 1 . 38% from Fiscal Year
1992 , The Committee feels the Nauset Regional School Committee worked
hard to keep its budget within reasonable levels considering the increase in
school population and prior negotiated contracts . The reimbursement funds
expected from the State for the Middle School expansion have not yet been
appropriated at the State level , thus the high increase in our share of capital
costs . Region officials still expect the reimbursement to be funded but a time
line cannot be indicated . The Finance Committee has recommended approval
of the Nauset Regional School District budget assessment to Brewster.
Cape Cod Technical High School was able to present a budget with an
increase of 1 . 6% in the total operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year 1993 .
However, based on an increased enrollment figure of students from the Town
of Brewster , the town 's assessment of the budget represents an increase from
Fiscal Year 1992 of 27 . 66% . The Finance Committee recommends approval of
the Cape Cod Technical High School Budget assessment for the Town of
Brewster in the amount of $ 265 , 849 .
The Brewster Elementary School has proposed an operating budget of
$ 2 , 981 , 394 of which $ 123 , 731 will be presented in an override to Proposition
2 '/z election . The amount of the budget which is not subject to the override
election represents a 1 % increase over Fiscal Year 1992 . The elementary
school continues to struggle with increasing enrollments and increased
mandated programs for special needs . The Finance Committee recommends
the approval of the Brewster Elementary School operating budget .
IV . FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
A . Revenue Projects and Proposition 2 '/2 Limitations
For Fiscal Year 1993 , the maximum levy limit ( or amount the Town maycollect
from property taxes ) is $9 , 589 , 776 , including allowance for new growth . As of le
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the time of printing , the total amount which may be expended by the Town in
Fiscal 1993 is $ 18 , 204 , 964 , developed as follows :
1 . LEVY LIMIT : $ 91589 , 776
2 , ESTIMATED RECEIPTS : * 4 , 3691268
3 . DEBT PREVIOUSLY EXCLUDED
FROM PROPOSITION 2 '/z : 31697 , 921
4 . AVAILABLE FUNDS : * * 547 , 999
$ 18 , 204 , 964 t
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ESTIMATED RECEIPTS : " AVAILABLE FUNDS:
State Aid Stabilization Fund
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State School Bldg , Assistance Wetlands Protection Fees
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Golf Receipts Cape Cod Commission
Water Receipts Water Surplus
Cemetery Funds
Highway Funds ( Ch . 90)
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Conspicuous by its absence under the heading of Available Funds is " Free
Cash " . The Town of Brewster , at this time, has a negative or ( minus-) Free
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Cash position in the amount of $ 67 , 052 ,
As you can see from the noted derivation of available funds , the Finance
Committee is again stripping the cupboard bare , if you will , in orderto provide
funding for operating expenses without necessitating a general Proposition
2'/z override . It is unlikely our Town will be able to do this much longer . The
department heads have been more than cooperative , but it is only a matter of
time before it is very apparent to everyone what that cooperation has cost us in
essential services .
B . Expenses
In addition to the town operating budgets , continued debt service payments
and school expenses , other accounts such as court judgments , reserve
accounts and state and county charges must also be paid from the above-
captioned revenue sources . Those costs total $ 584 , 607 for Fiscal Year 1993 .
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assessments/budgets of $7 , 277 , 085 , this results in proposed expenditures of
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V, WARRANT ARTICLES
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Having worked to keep the Town operating budget within affordable levels , it
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budgetary recommendation constraints are accepted and a portion of the
Elementary School budget is subject to an override election , only $68 , 121 is
left of the revenue projects for spending on Warrant Articles,
There are 28 articles in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant which require
financial expenditure - one in the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
One article , although not requiring immediate expenditure , requires the
reduction of estimated revenue , which would result in the same loss of monies
for projected expenses as an immediate expenditure ,
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Of these articles , the Finance Committee recommended for approval 20 either
in full or for a reduced amount ,
In making its recommendations , the Finance Committee evaluated the need ,
timeliness and available funds . In many cases , the Finance Committee
recommended alternate funding mechanisms or deferment until the Town 's
financial condition was improved ,
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VI . IMPACT ON TAX RATE
Positive steps have been taken over the last several years by town officials to
increase fees for services where appropriate in order to reduce the impact of
increased spending on the overall tax rate . The Water Department is now
considered a self-sufficient entity based on its most recent schedule of fees .
In addition to expenditures authorized by Town Meeting action , many other
variables are involved in the setting of the actual tax rate . However , it is broadly
estimated that every $500 ,000 in expenditure results in 40 cents on the tax rate .
VII . FINANCE COMMITTEE ACTIONIle
A . Recommended Approval
Among financial expenditures included in the articles and approved by the
Finance Committee , either in full or in part , are :
ARTICLE AMOUNT FUNDING
Special Town Meeting
4 - Lifeguards Expense
Long Pond $ 4 , 000 Available Funds
Annual Town Meeting
4 - Operating Budget 10 ,088 , 467 Transfer $ 248 , 580
R & A 91839 , 887
5 - Elementary School Budget 21981 , 394 Transfer 30 , 337
R & A 29827 , 326
2Yz Override 123 , 731
6 - Nauset Region Budget 41029 ,842 R & A 41029 ,842
7 - Cape Cod Tech Budget 265 , 849 R & A 265 , 849
15 - Road Maintenance 129 , 519 Transfer Ch , 90
17 - Handicapped Access Ramp 71000 R & A 71000
18 - Water Department Equipment 20 ,500 Trans . Water Surplus
19 - Water Construction 100 ,000 Trans . Water Surplus
20 - Rescue Services 16 , 000 Trans . Amb . Receipts
21 - Ladder Truck Lease/ Purchase 15 , 000 Trans . Amb , Receipts
25 - Golf Equipment 40 , 600 R & A Subject to
2Yz Override
40 - Fuel Storage Replacement 100 , 000 R & A Subject to
21/2Override
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41 - Elementary School Design 100 ,000 R & A Subject to
2 '/z Override
42 - High School Renovations 42 , 712 R & A Subject to
21/2Override
43 - Water Betterment 1 , 750 Trans . Water Surplus
44 - Road Betterment ( Paddocks ) 600 R & A $ 600
46 - Human Services 34 , 621 R & A $34 , 621
56 - Board of Trade 11500 R & A $ 11500
57 - Chamber of Comerce 11500 R & A $ 11500
B . Recommended Disapproval or Deferment of Articles
Comments explaining Finance Committee votes on the disapproved articles
accompany each article on the warrant :
ARTICLE AMOUNT
14 - Town Hazardous Waste Collection Day $ 15 , 000
16 - Election Equipment 11 ,500
22 - Ladder Truck Repairs 10 ,000
27 - Conservation Fund 59000
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28 - Wetlands Fee Fund 5 , 000
30 - DPW Projects 22 , 500
45 - Road Betterment ( Considine ) 860
VIII CONCLUSION
The Fiscal Year 1993 Operating Budgets and Warrant Article recommendtions
by the Finance Committee represent a reduction in services in many areas as
provided by the Town of Brewster to its citizens . This reduction is the result of
the constraints imposed on the town by Proposition 2'/2 . Although we have
recommended several necessary items be put on an override election ballot ,
failure to pass those items will result in non - maintenance of certain town
properties and the ability to maintain a sound educational system .
The cooperation of all town department heads and town officials in providing
the Finance committee with affordable budget levels is appreciated . Particular
thanks go to the Board of Selectmen , Executive Secretary , Charles Sumner
Te and Town Accountant, Lisa Souve , fortheirextreme assistance and guidance .
Linda E. Riedl , Chairman Earl Caudill Leslie Joslin
Brewster Finance Committee Dion Dugan Donald Poole
Nancy Shaw , Vice Chairman Harold Harrison Duane Sawhill
Thomas Watkins , Clerk
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FINANCIAL REPORT PRESENTED BY RUTH N . EDDY
In planning for Fiscal Year 1993 the Town has been confronted with a number
of financial problems which have led to the substantial use of our limited fiscal
reserves , as well as a reduction , for the second straight year , in the level of
Town Services in order to arrive at a balanced budget .
The Board of Selectmen , after a review of estimated revenues for FY1993
realized that in order to avoid the necessity of a Proposition 2 '/2 general
override , we would have to limit all operating budgets to no more than a one
percent increase.
With the support and cooperation of all our various boards , committees and
departments, the Board of Selectmen was able to , ultimately , develop a town
operating budget for FY1993 which resulted in a decrease from FY1992 by
almost 1 % . Nearly all departments were affected by budget reductions ;
however, the Board did provide some limited funds to Fire , Police , Water , Golf
and the Library in an attempt to maintain reasonable levels of services .
As many of those in the audience are aware , the Elementary School was not
able to meet these stringent budgeting standards because of contractual
obligations and increasing student enrollment . Because of these , and other
factors the Board of Selectmen did agree to place an override of Proposition
2 '/z on the 1992 Annual Town Election Ballot in order to finance the proposed
FY1993 Elementary School Budget as recommended by the School
Committee . This , and only this , override will result in a permanent increase in
the Town 's property tax level limit .
Unfortunately , the Town 's total annual debt service continues to increase from
$2 , 964 , 000 . 00 to $3 ,536 ,000 . 00 in FY1993 . This represents a 19 . 3% increase
and is a result of the permanent financing of the balance of the Town 's
authorized , but unissued , debt . Those items included in last fall , 1991 bond
issue were for the Septage Plant ( $ 175 , 000 . 00 ) , Water Projects
( $ 1 , 180 ,000 .00) , Land Damage Settlements ( $ 2 , 463 , 000 . 00) , Miscellaneous
Betterments ( $ 40 , 200 . 00) , and the Recreation Field Projects ( $ 230 , 000 . 00) .
The gross affect of this and previous borrowing has increased the Town of
Brewster's total bonded indebtedness to $ 19, 358 , 771 . 00 .
In addition the Town is responsible for our proportionate share of the Nauset
$ 18 , 500 , 000 . 00 Middle School Project . This expense line item has increased
from roughly $500 , 500 . 00 in FY1992 to over $ 839 , 000 .00 in FY1993 .
Unfortunately , we have yet to receive funding from the State under their
School Building Assistance Program .
Finally , the Board of Selectmen did vote to place four other Proposition 2'/z
capital exclusions on the 1992 Annual Town Election Ballot . These ballot
questions request additional funding for:
1 . $ 100 ,000 . 00 for the design services for an addition to the Elementary
School ;
2 . $42 , 712 . 00 to relocate modular classrooms from the Middle School to
the High School ;
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I IA 3 . $ 100 ,000 . 00 for the installation of new fuel tanks behind the
Police/ Fire Station and ;
Vv 4. $56 , 100 . 00 for golf equipment and capital projects .
These four items represent a one time increase in the property tax levy , solely
to finance these specific projects . The Board of Selectmen , after serious and
Lengthy deliberation , hope that the voters will agree to our recommendations .
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REPORT by the INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT STUDY COMMITTEE
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of the TRI-TOWN SEPTAGE TREATMENT FACILITY
by the Members from the Town of Brewster
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At the Town Meeting in May of 1991 , Brewster , Orleans , and Eastham voted to
appoint a committee of three members from each town to study the efficiency
of the Intramunicipal Agreement of the Board of Managers of the Tri -Town
Septage Treatment Facility .
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These recommendations have been forwarded to the lawyer for the Tri -Town
Septage Treatment Facility, and upon further review by the Boards of Health
and Selectmen , as well as the Board of Managers , the first report will be
presented to the Town of Brewster at the Fall Town Meeting for their approval .
REPORT of the NAUSET REGIONAL
MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE
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As of May 1 , 1992 , Phase I & II of the Nauset Regional Middle School
Renovation and Addition project have been completed and occupied by the
students and staff .
Phase III has been started and has a completion date of September 1 , 1992 .
Timing is crucial on any construction project , but more so in a school that is
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being occupied during renovation and construction . Phase III is the cafeteria
wing . The cafeteria must be on - line for the start of the next school year.
The Building Committee has gone on record stating that the on -going
educational process is a priority during this building project . The well being
and safety of the students and staff are our major concern . The cooperation of
the staff has been outstanding during some stressful periods . The General
contractor has always addressed all problems put forward to them in regards
to the preceding concerns .
The Middle School project is on schedule and within the budget outline . As of
January 1992 , $ 10 million has been bonded at an average rate of 6 . 3% . At our
building committee at the end of April , our architect remarked that our
building committee was the first he had dealt with that was not satisfied by
staying on budget , but under budget by questioning and scrutinizing agenda
items . We on the Building Committee take this comment as a compliment .
In March , Gail Gibson and I attended hearings in Boston on SBA funding . We
met with our representatives to voice our concerns . Last year , Nauset was next
in line to receive reimbursement on this project . We have since learned that we
have dropped from first to thirty- ninth on the list for the next fiscal year. We
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related these concerns to representatives of the member towns of the Nauset
Region on our return from Boston . _
We are asking that our legislators support :
1 . A renewal of the SBA and to provide adequate funding for the program . L
2 . The stabilization of the priority list ( projects would move up the list as
preceding projects are funded ) for 3-5 years . This will help towns with more
accurate information in their budget procedure and insure that a Town or
Region would not be waiting for an indefinite time for their reimbursement .
3 . The Governor's bill to eliminate racial imbalance as a criteria for moving to
the top of the priority list .
On behalf of the Nauset Regional Middle School and the Building Committee ,
an invitation is extended to an Open House on Sunday , May 17 , 1 -3 p . m . There
will be a tour of the renovated and new construction in Phase I and II and
refreshments by the Parent Group .
Respectfully submitted ,
Sharleen P . Soule
Nauset Regional Middle School , Building Committee
Member-At- Large
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve the Town reports as presented .
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to take no action regarding its Herring
or Alewife Fishery , or take any other action relative thereto .
( Alewife Committee)
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 2 as printed in the
warrant .
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town '
Treasurer/Collector, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen , to enter into
a compensating balance agreement , for a maximum period of three years as
permitted by Section 53F , Chapter 44 , of the General Laws , or take any other
action relative thereto .
(Town Treasurer/Collector)
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 3 as printed in the x
warrant .
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ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
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transfer from available funds a sum of money to defray Town charges and
expenses , and to further fix the salary and compensation of all elected officials
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of the Town as provided in Section 108 , Chapter 41 of the General Laws , as
amended , for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1993 , as follows :
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Expended Appropriated Requested Recommendation
item Department FY 91 FY 92 FY 93 FY93
V eel1 Moderator' s Wages 300.00 300. 00 300 .00 300.00
2 Selectmen's Wages 51250 .00 51250. 00 51250.00 51250.00
Selectmen Staff Wages 27 , 140 .37 28,592. 00 30,019.00 30 , 019. 00
Educational Reimb. 300 .00 11500. 00 13500.00 11500. 00
Expenses 91677 .11 123662.00 11 , 200.00 11 , 200. 00
3 Greenhead Fly Assessment 414.00 414.00 414.00 414.00
4 Executive Secretary Wages 1361315 .64 120 , 121 . 00 120,083.00 120,083.00
Expenses 3,878 .81 5 ,400. 00 4, 675 .00 41675. 00
Out-of-State Travel 355 .71 0. 00 0.00 0.00
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5 Finance Comm . Expenses 11228 .52 1 , 000.00 950 .00 950.00
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Reserve Fund 125 ,000 .00 125 , 000.00 125,000 .00 125, 000. 00
6 Town Meeting Expense 3 ,569 .85 2 ,600. 00 21600 .00 2, 600. 00
7 Accountant Wages 57 ,922 .62 61 , 027.00 63,674.00 63 , 674.00
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Audit of Accounts 15 ,000 .00 153500.00 14,000 .00 14, 000.00
Expenses 21190 .96 2 , 450. 00 2,450 .00 21450: 00
Computer Expenses 35 ,981 . 10 347450. 00 29, 100 .00 29 , 100. 00
8 Assessor Wages 85 ,037 .54 93 , 850.00 97, 304.00 971304.00
Vx Expenses 17 ,848 .78 15 ,500.00 12, 100 .00 12, 100.00
9 Treasurer/Collector 126,353.60 118 ,961 .00 119, 215.00 119, 215. 00
Expenses 56,636 .97 60 ,350. 00 59,250.00 59 , 250.00
10 Legal Expenses 229 ,049 .06 140 ,000.00 140,000.00 140 ,000.00
11 Legal Advertising 31891 .96 2 , 500.00 4,000 .00 4,000.00
12 Professional Expenses 30,000 .00 51000. 00 0 .00 0. 00
13 Town Clerk's Wages 26, 109 .00 27 ,415.00 28,802.00 28 , 802. 00
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Town Clerk Staff Wages 19,234 .88 24,341 .00 25, 251 .00 25 , 251 .00
Expenses 41123 .72 73625.00 61515 .00 6,515.00
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14 Election Wages 0.00 41000.00 61410 .00 6, 410.00
Expenses 7 ,752 .50 45200. 00 41875 .00 41875. 00
15 Registrar Wages 275 .00 61800. 00 61800 .00 61800. 00
Expenses 11 ,099.54 3 , 100.00 3, 100.00 3, 100.00
16 Conservation Wages 52 , 112 .46 62 , 593.94 62,594.00 62, 594.00
Expenses 11 ,920 .58 3 , 750.00 3, 750.00 3 , 750.00
Out-of-State Travel 31 .25 0. 00 0.00 0. 00
17 Planning Wages 24 ,487 .73 26,812.00 25,801 . 00 25 ,801 . 00
Expert Fee 13759.00 31278.00 11500 .00 11500.00
Expenses 1 ,119.07 2 , 080.00 21080 .00 2,080.00
18 Local Planning
Committee 0 .00 3 , 700. 00 11000 .00 17000.00
19 Appeals Board Wages 0.00 61500. 00 62100 .00 61100.00
Expenses 51683 .63 800.00 600 .00 600. 00
20 Land Acquisition Wages 0 .00 11973.00 0 .00 0.00
Expenses 11915 .71 61300. 00 11000.00 250. 00
21 Town Office Maint. Wages 513186 .60 51 , 318. 00 51 ,317 .00 51 , 317.00
Expenses 55 ,821 .42 51 , 980.00 51 ,980 .00 51 ,980. 00
22 Building Maint. Wages 31 ,046 .00 32, 617. 00 33, 767 .00 33, 767. 00
Capital Improvements 91186.91 41500.00 3, 358 .00 31358. 00
23 Town Report Expenses 110066 ,05 10,400. 00 9,500,00 91500.00
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24 Drummer Boy Museum Exp 0 .00 0. 00 500 .00 500. 00
25 Debt Service 2 ,963 ,595 .30 21964 , 826. 00 395369452.00 39536,452.00
26 Fringe Benefits 5883983 .40 433, 066. 00 414, 000 .00 4143000. 00
27 Retirement/Pension 2799341 .77 380 , 241 . 00 401 ,749.00 4015749. 00
28 Unclassified
Gasoline 33 ,462 .83 38,000.00 33,417 .00 335417. 00
Telephone 26,092 . 14 30,000. 00 27,636 .00 27 , 636. 00
29 Liability Insurance 395 ,826.72 389,015.00 421 , 438 .00 421 , 438. 00
30 Constable Wages 250.00 250.00 250 .00 250.00
31 Police Wages 757,081 .43 8343288. 00 8587012.00 858 , 012. 00
Expenses 48 ,801 .45 42,740.00 38,200 .00 38, 200. 00
Station Expenses 61 ,663 .74 59,316.00 57,600 .00 57, 600. 00
Out-of-State Travel 939 .00 50. 00 50 .00 50. 00
Cruiser Expense 28,681 .00 31 ,000.00 31 , 000 .00 31 , 000. 00
32 Fire/Rescue Wages 4259853 .35 396, 082.00 405,884 .00 405 , 884. 00
Expenses 37 ,710.38 34,850. 00 339400 .00 33 , 400. 00
Rescue Expenses 129919.85 16, 719.00 229254 .00 22 , 254. 00
33 Building Inspector Wages 1019664.52 98,475.00 100, 136 .00 100 , 136. 00
Expenses 59727 . 16 61035.00 4, 374 .00 41374. 00
34 Development Plan Review 0 .00 500. 00 500 .00 500. 00
35 Gas Inspector Wages 3 ,685 .00 4, 400. 00 4,400 .00 41400. 00
Expenses 250 .00 200. 00 200 .00 200. 00
36 Plumbing Inspector Wages 24,426 .60 25 ,259. 00 173509 .00 17 , 509. 00
Expenses 439 .06 250. 00 200.00 200. 00
37 Weights/Measures Wages 1 ,740 .00 11750. 00 11803.00 1 , 803. 00
Expenses 214 .51 200. 00 147 .00 147. 00
38 Wiring Inspector Wages 18,692 .76 203242. 00 165442.00 16,442. 00
Expenses 250 .00 200. 00 200.00 200. 00
39 Dog Officer Expenses 81500 .00 9,000. 00 8,500 .00 8 , 500. 00
40 Shellfish Constable Wages 15,385.21 14 , 574. 00 14,812 . 00 14 , 812. 00
Expenses 21591 . 12 25000. 00 2,000 .00 29000. 00
Shellfish Propagation 41321 . 19 41000. 00 4,000 .00 4, 000. 00
41 Alewives Committee Wages 150.00 150. 00 150 .00 150.00
Expenses 928.37 11000. 00 11000 ,00 13000,00
42 DPW Wages 510 ,214.41 532,959. 00 537,826 .00 537, 826.00
Diesel Fuel 22 ,834.54 30 ,505.00 249300 .00 24, 300. 00
Road Machinery 263690.94 34 ,000. 00 29,000 .00 29, 000.00
Dutch Elm Disease 0.00 600.00 300 .00 300. 00 S
Snow & Ice Control 29, 121 .38 44, 150.00 44, 150 .00 44 , 150. 00
Insect/Pest Control 882 .00 21000.00 11000 .00 1 , 000. 00
Expenses 137 ,440.77 187 , 118.00 161 , 487 .00 161 , 487. 00
Solid Waste Disposal 120,500.86 1695400. 00 140,300 .00 140, 300. 00
43 Recycling Expenses 0.00 31500.00 21500 .00 25500. 00
44 Street Lighting Expenses 11 ,289.39 11 , 300. 00 11 ,300 .00 11 , 300. 00
45 Board of Health Wages 111 ,074 .78 1170084.00 120,934 .00 120 , 934. 00
Visiting Nurse Assoc . 6334.84 7,375.00 7,560.00 7, 560.00
Hazardous Waste Day 0.00 15,000.00 0 .00 0.00
Expenses 17 ,692 .83 17 ,768. 00 13,928 .00 13 , 928. 00
Out-of-State Travel 250.80 0. 00 50 .00 0. 00
46 Council on Aging Wages 78 ,916. 16 76 ,004.00 76,004.00 76, 004. 00
Expenses 5 ,277 .96 5 ,700. 00 51700.00 53700. 00
47 Old Town Hall Maintenance 51630. 19 7 ,000. 00 6,000.00 61000. 00
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48 Water Qty Review Comm . 0 .87 100. 00 0 .00 0. 00
49 Veterans' Expenses 21 ,790.00 19,924. 00 30,267 .00 309267. 00
50 Comm . for Handicapped 0.00 100. 00 0 .00 0. 00
Q 51 , Brewster Ladies Library 194,397 .00 195 , 218.00 202, 912 .00 202 , 912. 00
52 Recreation Wages 483483 .36 52 , 472. 00 533974.00 535974. 00
Expenses 26,387 .03 21 ,540. 00 20,038 .00 20 ,038.00
53 Golf Wages 297 ,441 . 15 3125227. 00 327,417 .00 327 , 417. 00
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Expenses 187 ,364 .69 181 , 997.00 192,424 .00 192 , 424. 00
Out-of-State Travel 17000.00 0. 00 0 .00 0. 00
Cart Paths 103000 .00 103000.00 0 .00 0. 00
54Bikeway Committee 0.00 100.00 25 .00 25. 00
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55 Parks Advisory Committee 0 .00 100.00 25 .00 25. 00
56 Historical Committee 0.00 100. 00 25 .00 25. 00
57 Historic District Wages 0.00 8 , 816.00 8,816 .00 81816. 00
Expenses 9 ,439 .40 700. 00 700 .00 700. 00
IV Assessments 13317 .08 11325. 00 22500.00 2 ,500.00
58 Memorial/Veterans' Day 12292 .94 13300. 00 19300.00 1 , 300.00
59 Old Mill Sites Committee 29578 .49 29350. 00 29350.00 2 , 350.00
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60 Water Commissioners Wages 21200.00 29200.00 2,200.00 21200.00
Water Staff Wages 270,521 .78 2860627. 00 300,572 .00 300 , 572. 00
Office Expenses 113027 .46 115082.00 109682 .00 109682. 00
Operating Expenses 131 ,556.67 1075337. 00 102,697 .00 102 , 697. 00
Building Expenses 30417 .07 11930.00 21050 .00 23050.00
Equipment Expenses 7 ,710 .27 7 , 955. 00 85555 .00 81555. 00
GRAND TOTAL 9 ,461 ,524 .62 9 ,524, 150. 94 10, 089,267 .00 10 ,088 , 467. 00
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MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article no . 4 as printed int he
tvl warrant with the exception that 1 ) . Line Item no . 15 for the Registrar of Voters
Expenses be increased to $ 7 , 100 . 00 from $3 , 100 . 00 ; 2 ) . decrease Line Item no .
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decrease Line Item no . 45 for the Board of Health Out of State Travel from
$50 . 00 to $ 0 .00 and to appropriate the total sum of $ 10 ,052 ,467 . 00 and further
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$9 , 801 , 240 . 00 and transfer the following sums for this purpose :
Stabilization Fund $ 87 , 200 .00
Pension Reserve Fund 95 , 172 .00
Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 11100 . 00
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Ambulance Reserved For Appropriation Receipts 22 , 254 .00
Wetland Fees Fund 31000 .00
Overlay Surplus 42 , 501 .00
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
AMENDED ARTICLE 4. AS VOTED
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1 Moderator' s Wages 300 .00 300. 00 300.00 300. 00
2 Selectmen's Wages 5,250 .00 51250. 00 52250.00 5 , 250.00
Selectmen Staff Wages 273140 .37 28,592. 00 30,019 .00 30,019.00
Educational Reimb, 300 .00 1 ,500.00 1 , 500 .00 13500.00
Expenses 9 ,677 . 11 129662. 00 11 ,200.00 11 , 200. 00
3 Greenhead Fly Assessment 414.00 414. 00 414 .00 414. 00
4 Executive Secretary Wages 1365315 . 64 120, 121 .00 120,083.00 120,083.00
Expenses 31878.81 59400. 00 41675.00 41675. 00
Out-of-State Travel 355 .71 0. 00 0 .00 0. 00
5 Finance Comm . Expenses 1 ,228.52 1 ,000. 00 950 .00 950. 00
Reserve Fund 125 ,000 .00 125 ,000.00 125,000 .00 125 , 000.00
6 Town Meeting Expense 3 ,569 .85 21600. 00 21600 .00 2 , 600. 00 , '
7 Accountant Wages 57 ,922 .62 61 , 027. 00 63,674.00 63, 674. 00
Audit of Accounts 15 ;000.00 15 , 500. 00 143000 .00 14,000. 00
Expenses 2 , 190.96 23450.00 2,450 .00 2 , 450. 00
Computer Expenses 359981 . 10 34,450.00 293100 .00 29 , 100. 00
8 Assessor Wages 85 ,037 .54 93 ,850.00 97,304.00 97 , 304.00
Expenses 17 ,848 . 78 15 , 500. 00 12, 100 .00 12 , 100. 00
9 Treasurer/Collector 126 ,353 .60 1185961 . 00 119,215 .00 119, 215. 00 F
Expenses 569636.97 60 ,350. 00 59,250.00 59, 250. 00
10 Legal Expenses 229,049 .06 140,000.00 1403000 .00 140 ,000. 00
11 Legal Advertising 37891 .96 29500.00 4,000 .00 41000. 00 2
12 Professional Expenses 30,000 .00 5, 000. 00 0.00 0. 00
13 Town Clerk 's Wages 26, 109.00 27,415. 00 28,802.00 289802. 00
19,234 .88 24,341 .00 25, 251 .00 25, 251 .00
Town Clerk Staff Wages
Expenses 41123 .72 71625.00 69515 .00 6, 515. 00
14 Election Wages 0 .00 4 , 000. 00 6,410.00 61410.00 r
Expenses7 ,752.50 45200. 00 41875 .00 41875. 00
15 Registrar Wages 275 .00 6, 800. 00 61800 .00 6, 800. 00 ,
Expenses 11 ,099.54 3, 100. 00 71100.00 7 , 100. 00
16 Conservation Wages 52 ,112 .46 62 ,593. 94 62,594.00 62 , 594. 00
Expenses 11 ,920.58 3, 750.00 35750 .00 31750. 00 t,
Out-of-State Travel 31 . 25 0.00 0 .00 0. 00
17 Planning Wages 24,487 .73 26,812. 00 25,801 .00 25, 801 . 00
Expert Fee 1 ,759 .00 33278. 00 11500.00 13500. 00
Expenses 11119 .07 2 , 080. 00 21080.00 21080.00
18 Local Planning Committee 0.00 31700. 00 1 , 000 .00 1 , 000. 00
19 Appeals Board Wages 0 .00 63500.00 61100 .00 61100. 00
Expenses 51683 .63 800. 00 600 .00 600.00
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20 Land Acquisition Wages 0 .00 1 , 973. 00 0 .00 0.00
Expenses 1 ,915 .71 61300.00 250 .00 250.00
21 Town Office Maint. Wages 51 , 186 .60 51 , 318.00 51 ,317 .00 51 ,317.00
Expenses 55 ,821 .42 51 , 980. 00 51 ,980.00 512980. 00
22 Building Maint, Wages 31 ,046.00 32 , 617. 00 33, 767 .00 33 , 767.00
Capital Improvements 9, 186.91 41500. 00 39358 .00 35358.00
23 Town Report Expenses 11 ,066 .05 10 ,400.00 91500 .00 9, 500. 00
24 Drummer Boy Museum Exp 0 .00 0.00 500.00 500.00
25 Debt Service 219639595 .30 219645826.00 31536,452 .00 315369452.00
26 Fringe Benefits 588 ,983.40 433 , 066. 00 414, 000 .00 414, 000. 00
27 Retirement/Pension 2795341 .77 380 , 241 .00 4019749 .00 401 , 749. 00
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Gasoline 333462. 83 389000. 00 33,417 .00 33 , 417.00
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29 Liability Insurance 3953826 .72 389 , 015.00 3815438 .00 381 ,438.00
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30 Constable Wages 250 .00 250.00 250.00 250. 00
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Fee Expenses 482801 .45 425740.00 38 , 200 .00 38 , 200. 00
ev Station Expenses 613663 .74 59 ,316.00 572600.00 573600.00
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Out-of-State Travel 939 .00 50.00 50 .00 50.00
Cruiser Expense 28 ,681 .00 315000. 00 31 ,000 .00 31 ,000.00
32 Fire/Rescue Wages 425 ,853 .35 3965082.00 405,884 .00 405 , 884.00
Expenses 373710 .38 34 , 850. 00 330400 .00 333400.00
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% Rescue Expenses 12,919.85 163719.00 22,254.00 22 , 254.00
33 Building Inspector Wages 1012664.52 982475. 00 100, 136 .00 100, 136.00
Expenses 59727 . 16 6 ,035.00 41374.00 45374. 00
34 Development Plan Review 0 .00 500. 00 500 .00 500. 00
35 Gas Inspector Wages 3,685 .00 4 , 400.00 4,400 .00 41400.00
ell Expenses 250.00 200.00 200 .00 200. 00
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Expenses 439.06 250. 00 200 .00 200.00
37 Weights/Measures Wages 1 ,740 .00 12750. 00 11803.00 1 , 803.00
Expenses 214.51 200.00 147 .00 147.00
38 Wiring Inspector Wages 18,692 .76 20 , 242. 00 16,442.00 16, 442.00
Expenses 250.00 200. 00 200 .00 200.00
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39 Dog Officer Expenses 8,500.00 93000.00 8, 500 .00 81500.00
40 Shellfish Constable Wages 15,385 .21 143574. 00 14, 812 .00 14, 812.00
Expenses 21591 . 12 23000.00 21000 .00 21000.00
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Expenses 928.37 19000.00 11000 .00 1 , 000,00
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Diesel Fuel 22 ,834.54 30 , 505.00 24,300 .00 243300.00
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Road Machinery 263690.94 345000.00 29,000 .00 29,000.00
Dutch Elm Disease 0 .00 600. 00 300 .00 300.00
Snow & Ice Control 29, 121 .38 44 , 150. 00 44, 150 .00 443150.00
Insect/Pest Control 882.00 25000.00 11000 .00 11000.00
le Expenses 137 ,440.77 1879118.00 161 ,487 .00 161 ,487.00
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Solid Waste Disposal 120,500.86 169 , 400.00 140 ,300 .00 140,300.00
43 Recycling Expenses 0.00 3 , 500.00 21500 .00 21500.00
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44 Street Lighting Expenses 11 ,289.39 11 , 300.00 11 ,300 .00 11 ,300.00
45 Board of Health Wages 111 ,074.78 1175084.00 120,934.00 1203934.00
Visiting Nurse Assoc . 61340.84 7 ,375.00 71560 .00 73560.00
Hazardous Waste Day 0.00 15 ,000.00 0 .00 0.00
Expenses 17 ,692 .83 175768.00 13,928 .00 13,928,00
Out-of-State Travel 250.80 0. 00 0 .00 0.00
46 Council on Aging Wages 78,916. 16 76 , 004. 00 76,004 .00 76,004.00
Expenses 51277 .96 5, 700.00 51700 .00 51700.00
47 Old Town Hall Maintenance 5 ,630. 19 7 ,000.00 6,000 .00 65000.00
48 WaterQualityReviewComm . 0 .87 100.00 0.00 0.00
49 Veterans' Expenses 21 ,790.00 195924.00 30,267 .00 309267.00
50 Committee for Handicapped 0.00 100.00 0 .00 0.00
51 Brewster Ladies Library 194 ,397 .00 195 , 218.00 202,912.00 202 ,912.00
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52 Recreation Wages 48,483 .36 52 ,472. 00 53, 974.00 53,974.00
Expenses 26,387 .03 21 ,540.00 20,038.00 20,038.00
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53 Golf Wages 297 ,441 .15 312 , 227.00 327 ,417 .00 327 ,417. 00
Expenses 187 ,364.69 1815997 . 00 192, 242.00 1921242. 00
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Out-of-State Travel 11000 .00 0. 00 0 .00 0.00
Cart Paths 10,000.00 10,000. 00 0 .00 0.00 `
54 Bikeway Committee 0 .00 100.00 25 .00 25. 00 ' Ile I
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55 Parks Advisory Committee 0 .00 100.00 25 .00 25.00 1
56 Historical Committee 0.00 100. 00 25 .00 25.00
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57 Historic District Wages 0 .00 81816.00 81816.00 81816.00 V ' .
Expenses 9,439 .40 700. 00 700 .00 700.00
Assessments 11317 .08 1 , 325. 00 2, 500 .00 2, 500.00
58 Memorial/Veterans' Day 10292.94 1 , 300. 00 1 , 300 .00 11300.00
59 Old Mill Sites Committee 2 ,578 .49 21350.00 21350 .00 21350.00
60 Water Commissioner's Wages 2 ,200 .00 21200. 00 2, 200 .00 2 , 200.00
Water Staff Wages 270 ,521 .78 286 , 627. 00 300,572 .00 300,572.00
Office Expenses 11 ,027 .46 11 ,082. 00 10,682 .00 103682. 00
Operating Expenses 131 ,556 .67 107 ,337.00 102,697 .00 102 ,697. 00
Building Expenses 31417 .07 11930. 00 21050 .00 2 ,050.00
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Equipment Expenses 7 ,710 .27 71955. 00 89555 .00 8, 555.00
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ARTICLE 5 . To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds a sum of money to defray Elementary School
charges and expenses , for the Fiscal year ending June 30 , 1993 , as follows :
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Expenses 2 , 2981966 . 11 21664 , 222. 00 2, 7983535 .00 2 , 798 , 535.00
Out-of-State Travel 306 .81 600. 00 245 .00 0.00
Fringe Benefits 0 .00 194,584. 00 193, 925 .00 1933925.00 ell
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Total Elementary School 2 ,2991272 .92 21859 ,406. 00 23992 , 705 .00 299923460.00
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be amended to read $2 , 787 , 224 . 00 and to raise and appropriate the total sum ofIle
$2 , 981 , 149 . 00 for this purpose ; nevertheless , of the total sum , the amount of
$83 , 731 . 00 shall not be raised and appropriated under this vote , unless the
Town votes at a regular or special election to exempt the sum of $ 83 , 731 . 00 for
the limitations of Proposition 2 '/z , so-called .
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1 Brewster Elementary School
Expenses 21298 ,966 . 11 21664,222.00 21787,224.00 2 , 787 , 224.00
Out-of-State Travel 306 .81 600.00 245 .00 0. 00IV
Fringe Benefits 0.00 194 , 584. 00 193,925 .00 1939925.00
Total Elementary School 21299 ,272 .92 2 , 8591406. 00 21981 , 149 .00 2 ,981 , 149.00 IX
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ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or
wV Atransfer from available funds a sum of money to defray the Nauset Regional
School charges and expenses , for the Fiscal year ending June 30 , 1993 , as
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1 Nauset Regional Assessment 2,979,762 .22 3 , 7381827.00 4,0291842 .00 41029, 842.00
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ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds a sum of money to defray Cape Cod Vocational
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1 Cape Cod Tech Assessment 199 ,512 .00 208, 248. 00 265,849.00 265 , 849.00
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ARTICLE 8 . To see if the Town will vote to accept an Equal Education
A % Opportunity Grant to the Brewster Elementary School for Fiscal Year 1993 for
a sum of money under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws , Chapter
70A , Section 5 , or to take any other action relative thereto .
( Brewster School Committee )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 8 as printed in the
warrant .
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to accept an Equal Education
Opportunity Grant to the Nauset Regional School Committee for Fiscal Year
1993 for a sum of money underthe provisions of Massachusetts General Laws ,
Chapter 70A , Section 5 , or to take any other action relative thereto .
( Nauset Regional School Committee )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 9 as printed in the
warrant .
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ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen
to grant an easement to Commonwealth Electric Company to install and
maintain a transformer on Town owned land , located off Run Hill Road forthe
purpose of serving the water pumping station No . 4 , or take any other action
relative thereto .
( Board of Selectmen )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 10 as printed in the
warrant .
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 11 . To see if the Town will vote to accept a gift from Olive Doyle and
Barbara Hunter of their interest in a parcel of real property located off Satucket
Road , in West Brewster, being shown on the Board of Assessors ' Map No . 37 , f
Lot No . 20 , and to place the same under the jurisdiction and control of the
Board of Selectmen , or take any other action relative thereto,
( Board of Selectmen )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 11 as printed in the
warrant .
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to support the County
Commissioners in their efforts to design , construct and operate a Barnstable
County Materials Recovery Facility to process and market recyclable
materials from the fifteen towns within Barnstable County , with the
understanding that the cost of design , engineering and legal services will be
borne by some combination of county and state funds as available , and that
the costs of construction and operation will be paid for by material revenues
and user fees from participating towns and private haulers or to take any other
action relative thereto . ( This article is non-binding ; however , a " yes" vote
should reflect a serious willingness to participate . )
( Barnstable County Commissioners )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 12 as printed in the F
warrant .
ACTION : ADOPTED YES 285 NO 264
ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to support the County
Commissioners in their efforts to site , construct and operate a Barnstable
County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility and develop a mobile i
Collection Program ; the program will employ a mobile collection vehicle and a
permanent facility to collect , combine , recycle or dispose of household
hazardous waste from the towns participating in the program with the
expectation that the costs of the program will be borne by some combination
of county funds state grants as available , user fees from participating towns ,
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and solicited donations , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( This
article is non -binding ; however, a "yes " vote should reflect a serious
willingness to participate. )
( Barnstable County Commissioners)
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 13 as printed in the
warrant .
ACTION : DEFEATED YES 263 NO 279
ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Health to
enter into a contract or contracts to hold a Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Day and to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available
funds the sum of Fifteen Thousand and 00/ 100 ( $ 15 , 000 . 00) Dollars for this
purpose or to take any other action relative thereto .
( Board of Selectmen )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of
Article 14 ,
ACTION : INDEFINITELY POSTPONED
ARTICLE 15 . To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds ,
pursuant to Chapter 15 of the Acts of 1988 , the sum of One Hundred Twenty-
Nine Thousand Five Hundred Nineteen and 00/100 ( $ 129 , 519 . 00) Dollars and
appropriate this sum for road maintenance related purposes , and , in
accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90 ,
Section 34 , as amended , to accept from the Department of Public Works of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts full or partial reimbursement or to take any
other action relative thereto .
( Department of Public Works )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 15 as printed in the
warrant .
ACTION: ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds the sum of Ten Thousand and 00/ 100
($ 10 , 000 . 00) Dollars to purchase additional election equipment for a third
election precinct and to authorize the Town Clerk to solicit bids , to enter into
contracts and to expend funds for this purpose , or to take any other action
relative thereto .
( Town Clerk )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 16 as printed in the
warrant and to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 10 , 000 . 00 for this purpose .
ACTION : ADOPTED
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ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds the sum of Seven Thousand and 00/100
( $ 7 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars to repair and/or replace the handicapped access ramp to
the BrewsterTown Offices Building orto take anyotheraction relative thereto .
( Board of Selectmen )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 17 as printed in the
warrant and to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 7 , 000 . 00 for this purpose.
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds the sum of Forty Thousand One Hundred Fifty
and 00/100 ( $40 , 150 .00 ) Dollars for the purpose of purchasing , leasing and/or
lease/purchasing , the following :
1 ) Truck Replacement $ 18 , 000 .00
2 ) Auxiliary Power Supply System 130900 .00
3) Water Department Garage Repairs 5 , 500 .00
4) Computer Protection Equipment 21750 .00
Total $ 40 , 150 .00
and to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Water Commission to solicit
bids , enter into contracts and/or lease agreements , dispose of surplus
property and expend funds for these purposes , or to take any other action
relative thereto .
( Water Commission )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 18 as printed in the
warrant and to transfer the sum of $40 , 150 . 00 from the Water Surplus account
for these purposes .
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to amend the motion for Article 18 to
eliminate item 2 for an Auxiliary Power Supply System and item 4 for the
Computer Protection Equipment and transfer $ 20 ,500 . 00 from Water Surplus ,
ACTION : AMENDED MOTION DEFEATED
ACTION : MAIN MOTION ADOPTED
ARTICLE 19 . To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds the sum of One Hundred Thousand and 00/100
( $ 100, 000 . 00) Dollars to the Water Department Construction Account , and to
authorize the expenditure thereof under the direction of the Board of Water
Commissioners and to appropriate these funds for the construction of new
water mains , for the extension of existing water mains, for the payment of
water projects, and for the general enhancement of the water system , or to
take any other action relative thereto .
( Water Commission )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 19 as printed in the
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warrant and to transfer the sum of $ 100 , 000.00 from the Water Surplus account
for this purpose .
ACTION : ADOPTED
ARTICLE 20 . To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Sixteen
Thousand and 00/ 100 ( $ 16 , 000 . 00) Dollars from the Ambulance Receipts
Reserved for Appropriation Account , said funds to be allocated as follows :
1 ) Rescue Services Account $ 10 , 000.00
2) Rescue Equipment Account 5 , 000 .00
3) Immunization Account 11000. 00
Total $ 16 , 000 .00
these funds are to be spent under the direction of the Fire Chief , ortotakeany
other action relative thereto .
( Fire Department )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 20 as printed in the
warrant and to transfer the sum of $ 16 ,000 . 00 from the Ambulance Receipts
Reserved for Appropriation Account for these purposes .
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 21 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Fire Chief to enter
into a lease/purchase agreement, not exceeding ten years in duration , for the
acquisition of a used aerial ladder truck and to authorize the transfer of the
sum of Fifteen Thousand ( $ 15 , 000. 00 ) Dollars from the Ambulance Receipts
Reserved for Appropriation Account to defray the expenses of the first year of
such an agreement, or take any other action relative thereto .
( Fire Department)
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 21 as printed in the
warrant and to transfer the sum of $ 15 ,000 .00 from the Ambulance Receipts
Reserved for Appropriation Account for this purpose .
ACTION: ADOPTED
ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Ten Thousand
and 00/100 ( $ 10 , 000. 00) Dollars from the Ambulance Receipts Reserved for
Appropriation Account to repair the present 1952 Maxium Ladder Truck , and
to authorize the Fire Chief to solicit bids , enter contracts and to expend those
funds for this purpose , or take any other action relative thereto .
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( Fire Department)
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of
Article 22 .
ACTION : INDEFINITELY POSTPONED
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ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds the sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred and
00/100 ( $7 , 500. 00 ) Dollars to enter into a contract to install and operate a
security system in the Drummer Boy Museum Buildings or take any other
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action relative thereto .
( Board of Selectmen )
OTIO : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of
Article 23 .
ACTION : INDEFINITELY POSTPONED
ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen
to create a Golf Course Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Account , as
authorized under General Laws Chapter40 , Section 5F , an to further authorize ti
the Board of Selectmen to transfer all monies generated by cart rentals , both
riding and pull carts , into that account , or take any other action relative
thereto .
( Golf Commission )
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MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 24 as printed in the
warrant , with the effective date of July 1 , 1992 .
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of IV
Article 24 ,
ACTION : INDEFINITELY POSTPONED
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ARTICLE 25 . To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand One Hundred and
00/100 ($ 56 , 100. 00 ) Dollars for the purpose of constructing , purchasing ,
leasing , lease/ purchasing and equipping the following :
1 ) Tree Expansion Program $ 18 , 000 . 00
2) Irrigation System Program 123000 .00
3 ) Floor Lift 61500. 00
4) Cartpath Repair and Construction 10 ,000 .00
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5) Communications Equipment 41100 .00
6) Hydraulic Hose Press Unit 51500 .00 i
Total $ 56 , 100 .00
and to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Golf Commission to solicit
bids , enter into contracts and/or leases , to dispose of surplus property and
expend said funds for these purposes , or to take any other action relative
thereto .
( Golf Commission )
MOTION : 1 move that the Town vote to approve Article 25 as printed in the
warrant and to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 56, 100 . 00for these purposes .
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to amend the motion for Article 25 to
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for these purposes , provided that a favorable vote under this Article shall have
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no effect unless the Town votes at a regular or special election to exempt all
sums appropriated under this Article from the limitations of Proposition 2 '/2 , so
called .
ACTION : DEFEATED
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 25 as printed in the
warrant and to raise and appropriate the sum of $56 , 100 , 00forthese purposes ,
provided that a favorable vote under this Article shall have no effect unless the
Town votes at a regular or special election to exempt all sums appropriated
under this Article from the limitations of Proposition 2112. , so called .
ACTION : ADOPTED
v el ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Trustees of
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the Ladies Library to participate in the Cape & Islands Library Automated
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Materials Sharing System Network and to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds the sum of Five Thousand Four Hundred and
00 /100 ( $ 5 , 400 . 00 ) Dollars for this purpose or take any other action relative
thereto .
( Library Trustees )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 26 as printed in the
warrant and to raise and appropriate the sum of $5 , 400 . 00 for this purpose .
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 27 . To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds the sum of Five Thousand and 00/ 100 ( $5 , 000 . 00 )
Dol lays to be added to the Conservation Fund , or take any other action relative
thereto .
( Conservation Commission )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 27 as printed in the
warrant andxto raise and appropriate the sum of $2 , 500 . 00 for this purpose% .
ACTION : ADOPTED
ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the State Wetlands
Protection Filing Fee Fund , so called , a sum of money for use by the
Conservation Commission in carrying out its duties under the Wetlands
Protection Act , or take any other action relative thereto .
( Conservation Commission )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of
Article 28 ,
ACTION : INDEFINITELY POSTPONED .
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ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen
through Town Counsel to petition the Probate Court to partition the Town 's
and James M . Day 's interest in the real property as shown on the Board of
Assessor's Map No . 39 , Parcel No . 7 - 1 , said land being . 92 acres , more or less ,
located on Run Hill Road , or take any other action relative thereto ,
( Conservation Commission )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of
Article 29 .
ACTION : INDEFINITELY POSTPONED
ARTICLE 30 . To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds the sum of Twenty Two Thousand Five Hundred
and 00/ 100 ($ 22 , 500 . 00 ) Dollars for the purpose of contracting to obtain
miscellaneous road and drainage maintenance services , and to pay for
associated expenses and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to solicit bids ,
enter into contracts , and expend said funds for these projects , or take any
other action relative thereto .
( Department of Public Works )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of
Article 30 ,
ACTION : INDEFINITELY POSTPONED
ARTICLE 31 . To see if the Town will vote to direct the Brewster Board of Health
Director to withdraw or otherwise terminate all pending and anticipated
enforcement actions against any Brewster residents for non-conformance
with Brewster septage regulations until public hearings have been held to
review all Board of Health regulations , notice of such hearings to be published
as per Town contract for Legal Notices , or take any other action relative r
thereto .
( Citizen 's Petition )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 31 with the exception
that the Article be amended to add the words "the Brewster Board of Health
and after the word direct in the first sentence .
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ACTION : DEFEATED
ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to direct the Board of Selectmen to
assume full and complete responsibility and authority , by majority vote , forthe
expenditure of any and all Legal Expense funds which may be incurred on
behalf of the Town by any committee , board , department , individual or other
entity of Town Government , or take any other action relative thereto,
( Citizen 's Petition )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of
Article 32 ,
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ACTION : INDEFINITELY POSTPONED
ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw ARTICLE
r X, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT Section 179111,51 Special Permits
A: ( 1 ) by eliminating the last two (2 ) sentences of the paragraph and adding :
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eVV "A filing fee of seventy five dollars ( $ 75 . 00 ) plus athree dollar ($3 . 00) fee
for each hearing notice will be charged for all hearings
or take any other action relative thereto .
( Board of Appeals )
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MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 33 as printed in the
warrant .
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
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ARTICLE 34 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the ZONING BYLAW ,
ARTICLE 11 , SECTION 179111,4 . ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED , by eliminating
the present paragraph and adding the following :
"The location and boundaries of the Zoning Districts are hereby
Vvevv I % established as shown on a map entitled " Zoning Districts Map of the
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revised on May 1 , 1986 and April 1 , 1992 , and which is on file in the Town
Clerk 's Office, and this map shall be a part of this chapter,
or take any other action relative thereto .
( Planning Board )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 34 as printed in the
` warrant .
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 35 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the ZONING BYLAW,
ARTICLE XI , WATER RESOURCE DISTRICT , SECTION 179-54 . Creation ,
Paragraph A by making changes to the Water Resource Districts Map
boundaries which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk as designated in
Note #3 , Editor's Note with the amended boundaries , effective May 11 , 1992 ,
placed on file in the Town Clerk 's office or take any other action relative
thereto .
( Water Quality Review Committee)
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 35 as printed in the
warrant .
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 36 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the ZONING BYLAW ,
ARTICLE X1 , WATER RESOURCE DISTRICT , SECTION 179-54. CREATION
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by eliminating the present Paragraph B and substituting the following :
B . The Eastern and Western Districts are the Zone II zones of
contributions as delineated on the Map produced by the Cape Cod
Commission 's Geographic Information System Department and
labelled " Brewster Parcels and Regional Public Zone Areas
Demonstration Map " dated January 27 , 1992 .
Any lot which is dissected by a boundary line will be included in the Water
Resource Districts ,
or take any other action relative thereto .
(Water Quality Review Committee)
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 36 as printed in the
warrant .
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 37 . To see if the Town wi II vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw , Article 11 , W
Establishment of Districts , Section 179-7 by eliminating the existing Section
179-7 and substitute the following :
Section 179-7 , Floodplain District
The Floodplain District is established as an overlay district . The underlying
permitted uses are allowed , provided that they meet the following additional
requirements , as well as those of the Massachusetts State Building Code
dealing with the construction in floodplains and coastal high hazards .
A . Location and boundaries .
The location and boundaries of the Floodplain District shall be shown by an
overlay map entitled " National Flood Insurance Program , ( FIRM ) Flood
Insurance Rate Map , Town of Brewster , Massachusetts , Barnstable County ,
dated June 4 , 1987 , IP on file with the Town Clerk , Planning Board and Building
Department . These maps as well as the accompanying Town of Brewster
Flood Insurance Study dated December 19 , 1985 are incorporated herein by
reference . This district shall include all special flood hazard areas designated
as Zone A , A1 - 30 and V1 -30 .
B . Requirements .
( 1 ) Within Zone A , where the base flood elevation is not provided on the FIRM ,
the applicant shall obtain any existing baseflood elevation data , and itshall be
reviewed by the Building Commissioner/Zoning Agent for its reasonable
utilization toward meeting the elevation or floodproofing requirements , as
appropriate , of the State Building Code .
( 2 ) Located within the Floodplain District are areas designated as coastal high
hazard areas (Zones V1 -30 , VE , and V ) . Since these areas are extremely
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hazardous due to high velocity waters from tidal surges and hurricane wave
wash , the following provision shall apply . All new construction shall be located
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landward of the reach of mean high tide , Existing ncuded onoany plan proposaland
elevations of existing structures must
C . Purpose .
The purposes of the Floodplain District are to :
O 1 Ensure public safetythrough reducing the threats to life and personal
injury ; response officials ;
(2) Eliminate new hazards to emergency from water
(3) Prevent the occurrence of puoi�uteo emergencies
40' flood nlg ; din would
quality , contamination , and p flooding
(4) Avoid the loss of utility services which if damaged by
utilf flooding ;
and impact regions of the
disrupt or shut down the
ity
community beyond the site o
(5) Eliminate costs associated with the response and cleanup of flooding
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conditions ; ro ert resulting
(6) Reduce damage to public and private p P y
flooding waters .
D . Existing Regulationsm structural and non -
istrict including
All development ac vities whetheloodplain Drr permitted by right or by special permit , must be in
structural
compliance with the following :
780 CMR 2102 . 0
State Building Code which addresses
( 1 ) Section of the Massachusetts
floodplain and coastal high hazard areas (currently
" Flood Resistant Construction " ) ;
(2) Wetlands Protection Regulations , Department of Environmental
Protection ( DEP ) (currently 310 CMR 10 .00) ;
(3) Inland Wetlands Restriction , DEP ( currently 302 CMR 6 .00 ) ;
(4) Coastal W tla arements for tDe SubsurfacEP le D spoy 302 sal ofSanitary
(5) MinimumTitle 5) ;
Sewage , DEP (currently 310 CMR 15 ,
(6) Brewster Wetlands Protection Bylaw (currently Chapter 172 ,
Chapter 179 ,
Brewster Code) ; District , (currently Chap
(7 ) Brewster Wetlands Conservancy
Article ll , Section 179-6 , Brewster Code ) .
referenced
ments of the abve
Any departure from the provisions bedrangtedenacco dancewiitththe requ red
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variance procedures of these state or local regulations .
E . Definitions ,
For Federal Floodplain District purposes , the following definitions shall be
used :
AREA OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD - the land in the floodplain subject
1 Percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year . The
area may be designed as Zone A , AO
to a one ( ) p AH , Al -30 , AE , A99 , V1 -301 VE , or
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COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA - the area subject to high velocity
waters , including but not limited to hurricane wave wash or tsunamis . Re
The area is designated on a FIRM as Zone V , V1 -30 , VE .
DEVELOPMENT - means any manmade change to improved or
unimproved real estate , including but not limited to building or other
structures , mining , dredging , filling , grading , paving , excavation or
drilling operations .
NEW CONSTRUCTION - means , for floodplain management purposes ,
structures for which the "start of construction " commenced on or after
the effective date of May 13 , 1985 . For determining NFIP rates , new
construction means structures for which the "start of construction '
commenced on or after June 19 , 1985 .
NFIP - National Flood Insurance Program , administered by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) .
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STRUCTURE - For floodplain management purposes , a walled and
roofed building , including a gas or liquid storage tank , that is principally
above ground , as well as a manufactured home . For NFIP insurance
coverage purposes , means a walled and roofed building , other than a
gas or liquid storage tank , that is principally above ground and affixed to
a permanent site , as well as a manufactured home on foundation . Forthe
latter purpose , the term includes a building while in the course of
construction , alteration , or repair , but dos not include building materials
or supplies intended for use in such construction , alteration or repair,
unless such materials or supplies are within an enclosed building on the
premises , z
or take any other action relative thereto .
( Building Commissioner)
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 37 as printed in the
warrant .
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 179- 17 , Fences ,
walls and other enclosures by adding the following :
C. Setbacks : Any permitted fence may be placed up to the front property
line , but must be set back from side or rear property lines by a
sufficient space to permit maintenance of that fence on the owner 's
property . Any permitted retaining wall must be set back from front,
side or rear property lines a minimum equal to the overall height of
that wall .
or take any other action relative thereto .
( Building Commissioner)
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of
Article 38 .
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ACTION : INDEFINITELY POSTPONED
ARTICLE 39 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw Article II ,
Establishment of Districts , the existing Section 179-6 Wetlands Conservancy
District , by amending part F as follows :
F. Emergency Action , Any Special Permit required by Sec . 179-6 of this
chapter shall not apply to emergency projects necessary for the
protection of health and safety of the citizens of Brewster. Emergency
projects shall mean any project certified to be an emergency by the
Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources ( Department
r of Environmental Protection ) and the Conservation Commission , if
this Chapter and MGL Chap , 131 , Sec . 40 are both applicable , or by
the Conservation Commission alone , if only this Chapter is
applicable . In no case shall any filling , dredging or altering
commence prior to any emergency certification , or extend beyond
the time necessary to abate the emergency . Emergency action may
be performed by :
1 ) an administrative agency of the commonwealth or town .
2 ) a property owner, if emergency approval has or will be granted
under the provisions of F above , and the Building
Commissioner deems the action necesary to protect or prevent
further damage to an approved and permitted building or
structure . Corrective action is to be limited to protection only,
and not to complete replacement ,
or take any other action relative thereto .
( Building Commissioner)
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 39 as printed in the
warrant .
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen
to replace the gasoline storage tanks located behind the Police/ Fire Station
and to secure any related design and monitoring services ; and to authorize the
Board of Selectmen to remove five underground fuel storage tanks from
miscellaneous town properties ; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to solicit
bids , enter contracts , and expend appropriated funds for these purposes ; and
to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds the sum of One
Hundred Thousand and 00/100 ( $ 100 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars for these purposes ;
provided that a favorable vote under this Article shall have no effect unless the
Town votes at a regular or special election to exempt all sums appropriated
under this Article from the limitations of Proposition 21/2 , so called , ortake any
other action relative thereto .
( Board of Selectmen )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article no. 40 as printed in the
warrant and to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 100 , 000 . 00 for this purpose ,
provided that a favorable vote under this Article shall have no effect unless the
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Town votes at a regular or special election to exempt all sums appropriated
under this Article from the limitations of Proposition 2'/z , so called .
ACTION : ADOPTED
ARTICLE 41 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize the New Elementary
School Building Committee to contract for design services , other planning
expenses and any other committee expenses in connection with the
construction of a new or addition to the elementary school in Town ; and to
authorize the New Elementary School Building Committee to solicit bids ,
enter contracts , and expend appropriated funds for these purposes ; and to
raise and appropriate and /or transfer from available funds the sum of One
Hundred Thousand and 00/ 100 ( $ 100 ,000 . 00) Dollars for these purposes ;
provided that a favorable vote under this Article shall have no effect unless the
Town votes at a regular or special election to exempt all sums appropriated
under this Article from the limitations of Proposition 2 '/2 , so called , or take any
other action relative thereto .
( The New Elementary School Building Committee )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article no . 41 as printed in the
warrant with the exception that the words new or" be eliminated in line four
and to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 100 , 000 , 00forthis purpose , provided
that a favorable vote under this Article shall have no effect unless the Town
votes at a regular or special election to exempt all sums appropriated under
this Article from the limitations of Proposition 2'/2 , so called .
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds the sum of Forty Two Thousand Seven Hundred
Twelve and 00/ 100 ( $ 42 , 712 . 00 ) Dollars (the Town 's share of Ninety Five
Thousand and 00/100 ( $95 , 000 .00 ) Dollars ) to relocate modular classrooms
from the Nauset Regional Middle School and make them operational at the
Nauset Regional High School and to convert an existing classroom at the High
School into a science laboratory ; provided that a favorable vote under this
Article shall have no effect unless the Town votes at a regular or special
election to exempt all sums appropriated under this Article from the limitations
of Proposition 2 '/2 , so called , or take any other action relative thereto .
( Nauset Regional School Committee )
OTIO : I move that the Town vote to approve Article no . 42 as printed in the
warrant and to raise and appropriate the sum of $42 , 712 . 00 for this purpose ,
provided that a favorable vote under this Article shall have no effect unlessthe
Town votes at a regular or special election to exempt all sums appropriated
under this Article from the limitations of Proposition 21/2 , so called .
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen ,
to acquire by gift , by purchase , or eminent domain all water easement rights
needed to extend an 8 inch water main approximately 1 , 400 feet from Run Hill
Road to Turning Mill Road in the Turning Mill Road Subdivision ; to authorize '
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the Board of Water Commissioners to extend this water main in this fashion
after the Water Commissioners have determined that the requirements of the
Brewster Water Betterment Assessment Program have been satisfied ; to raise
and appropriate and /or transfer from available funds the sum of money to
defray the initial costs of this project ; to authorize the Town Treasurer , with the
approval of the Board of Selectmen , to borrow the sum of Thirty Five
Thousand and 00/100 ( $35 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars under and pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws , Chapter 44 , Section 8 and any other enabling
authority and to issue notes and bonds of the Town therefor in order to finance
the total cost of acquisition , engineering , construction , reconstruction , and
any related and incidental expenses ; to raise and appropriate and /or transfer
from available funds a sum of money for the purpose of paying interest on the
notes issued in anticipation thereof ; and to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds raised through the betterment assesssment of
abutting landowners the Town ' s costs and expenses for this project , orto take
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any other action relative thereto .
( Water Commission )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
acquire by gift , by purchase , or eminent domain all water easement rights
needed to extend an 8 inch water main approximately 1 , 400 feet from Run Hill
Road to Turning Mill Road in the Turning Mill Road Subdivision ; to authorize
M the Board of Water Commissioners to extend this water main in this fashion
after the Water Commissioners have determined that the requirements of the
Brewster Water Betterment Assessment Program have been satisfied that the
sum of $36 , 750 . 00 be appropriated to defray the initial costs of this project ; that
'Allthe Town Treasurer , with the approval of the Board of Selectmen , be
authorized to borrow the sum of Thirty- Five Thousand and 00/ 100
( $ 35 ,000 . 00 ) Dollars under and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws ,
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Chapter 44 , Section 8 or any other enabling authority and to issue bonds or
notes of the Town therefor in order to finance the total cost of acquisition ,
engineering , construction , reconstruction , and any related and incidental
expenses ; that the additional sum of $ 1 ,750 . 00 be transferred from the Water
Surplus Account for the purpose of paying interest on any temporary notes
issued in anticipation thereof; provided that all the Town 's costs associated
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herewith shall be assessed , through the Water Betterment Assessment
Program , upon the landowners abutting such extended water main .
ACTION : ADOPTED YES 263 NO 3
ARTICLE 44, To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen
to lay out and make public the private way known as Paddock Way in
accordance with Article 50 ( Betterment Assessments ) of the May 1974 Annual
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Town Meeting ; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift , by
purchase , or by eminent domain all land , easements , and rights needed to lay
out this way as a town way ; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to proceed
with the reconstruction of this way after it has been determined that the
provisions of Article 50 have been satisfied ; to raise and appropriate , to
transfer from available funds and/or to obtain by borrowing the sum of Six
Thousand and 00/ 100 ($6 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars to pay for the costs of acquisition ,
engineering , construction , reconstruction , and related expenses ; to authorize
the Town Treasurer , with the approval of the Board of Selectmen , to borrow a
sum of money , under and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter
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44 , Section 7 or any other enabling authority and to issue notes and bonds of
the Town therefor; and , initially , to raise and appropriate and /or transfer from
available funds a sum of money, to be recovered through betterment
assessments against the abutters , to pay the first year's interest and principal ,
or to take any other action relative thereto .
( Board of Selectmen )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lay
out and make public the private way known as Paddock Way in accordance
with Article 50 ( Betterment Assessments ) of the May 1974 Annual Town
Meeting ; that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire by gift , by
purchase, or by eminent domain all land , easements , and rights needed to lay
out this way as a town way; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to proceed t
with the reconstruction of this way after the Board of Selectmen has Ile
determined that the provisions of said Article 50 have been satisfied ; to
appropriate and obtain by borrowing the sum of $6 , 600 . 00 to pay for the costs
of acquisition , engineering , construction , reconstruction , and any other costs
incidental thereto ; that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen , be authorized to borrow the sum of $6 , 000 . 00, under and pursuant f
to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44 , Section 7 or any other enabling
authority and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that the
additional sum of $ 600 . 00 , be raised and appropriated for the purpose of
paying interest on any temporary notes issued in anticipation thereof ;
provided that all the Town 's costs associated herewith shall be assessed , lee
pursuant to the betterment assessment program established by Article 50 of
the May 1974 Annual Town Meeting , upon the landowners abutting Paddock
Way ,
ACTION : ADOPTED YES 239 NO 24 ABSTAIN 20
ARTICLE 45 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen
to lay out and make public the private way known as Consodine Road in
accordance with Article 50 ( Betterment Assessments ) of the May 1974 Annual
Town Meeting ; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift , by
purchase, or by eminent domain all land , easements , and rights needed to lay
out this way as a town way ; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to proceed
with the reconstruction of this way after it has been determined that the
provisions of Article 50 have been satisfied ; to raise and appropriate , to
transfer from available funds , and/or to obtain by borrowing the sum of Eight
Thousand Six Hundred and 00/100 ( $8 , 600 . 00) Dollars to pay for the costs of
acquisition , engineering , construction , reconstruction , and related expenses ;
to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen ,
to borrow a sum of money, under and pursuant to Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter 44 , Section 7 or any other enabling authority and to issue notes
and bonds of the Town therefor; and , initially, to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds a sum of money , to be recovered through
betterment assessments against the abutters , to pay the first year's interest I
and principal , or to take any other action relative thereto.
( Board of Selectmen )
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MOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of
Article 45 .
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jACTION : INDEFINITELY POSTPONED
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ARTICLE 46 . To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds the sums of money for the following
organizations :
1 . Cape Cod Child Development
Program , Inc . $4 , 200 .00
2 . Nauset Workshop , Inc . 41750.00
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and Drug Dependence , Inc . 31500. 00
%% 4. Lower Cape Human Services
Committee , Inc . 9 , 342 . 00
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5 . Center for Individual and Family
Services of Cape Cod 51359 . 00
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6. Access House, Inc . 655 .00
%lei 7 , Legal Services for Cape Cod
and Islands , Inc . 31000 . 00
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8 . Sight Loss Services , Inc . 800. 00
9. Independence House , Inc . 1 , 515 . 00
10 . Cape and Islands Self- Reliance
It Corporation 11500 .00
Total $34 , 621 .00
for a total of Thirty- Four Thousand Six Hundred Twenty- One ($ 34 , 621 . 00)
Dollars , and to authorize the Board of Selectmen , Board of Health , and School
Committee , as appropriate , to enter into contracts with these organizations in
order to provide desired social services for residents of Brewster, or take any
other action relative thereto .
( Board of Selectmen , Board of Health , School Committee )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 46 as printed in the
warrant and to raise and appropriate the sum of $34 , 621 , 00 for these purposes .
ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds , the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred and
00/100 ( $3 , 500. 00 ) Dollars to assistwith the annual publication of the Brewster
Guide and Map which advertises the Town 's attractions , amenities and
services ; and to payforthe expenses of the operation of the Information Booth
by the Brewster Board of Trade , Inc . , or take any other action relative thereto .
( Citizen 's Petition )
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MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 47 to raise and f
appropriate the sum of $ 1 , 750 . 00 for this purpose .
ACTION : ADOPTED
ARTICLE 48 . To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or
transfer from available funds the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred and
00/100 ( $ 3 , 500 .00 ) Dollars to assist with the distribution of tourism
information , and to promote tourism concerning the Town of Brewster by the
Brewster Chamber of Commerce , Inc . , or take any other action relative
thereto,
( Citizen 's Petition )
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 48 to raise and
appropriate the sum of $ 1 , 750 . 00 for this purpose .
ACTION : ADOPTED
ARTICLE 49. To act on any other business that may legally come before this
meeting .
MOTION : I move that the Town vote to adjourn this meeting .
ACTION : ADOPTED
MEETING ADJOURNED at 11 : 28 P . M .
A TRUE COPY ATTEST :
Joan K . Cole
Town Clerk
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