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MINUTES OF THE SELECT BOARD MEETING REGULAR SESSION
DATE : February 28, 2022
TIME : 6 : 00 PM
PLACE : Remote Participation
REMOTE PARTICIPANTS : Chair Bingham , Selectperson Whitney, Selectperson Chaffee, Selectperson
Hoffmann , Selectperson Chatelain , Town Administrator Peter Lombardi, Assistant Town Administrator Donna
Kalinick, Finance Director Mimi Bernardo, Project Manager Conor Kenny, Finance Committee Members :
Chair Pete Dahl , Robert Tobias, Bob Young, Bill Meehan , Frank Bridges, Andy Evans, Honey Pivirotto, Alex
Hopper, Presenters : Erin Orcutt, Dr . Richard Hoffmann , Sean Parker, Dr . Carmen Scherzo
Call to Order, Declaration of a Quorum , Meeting Participation Statement and Recording Statement
Chair Bingham called the meeting to order at 6 : OOpm . A quorum was declared , with all five Select Board
members present . Chair Bingham read the meeting participation and recording statements . Finance
Committee Chair Dahl called the meeting to order and declared a quorum by announcing the Finance
Committee members ,
Select Board Announcements and Liaison Reports : None
Public Announcements and Comment : None
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Town Administrator' s Report :
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Mr . Lombardi noted that things have been trending in the right direction in terms of the pandemic, both
locally and regionally cases on a weekly basis are closer to late summer/early fall benchmarks . On February
141h the Department of Public Health changed the guidance on mask requirements specific to vaccinated
individuals and around the same time DESE indicated that the statewide school mask mandate would end on
February 28, 2022 . The Brewster Board of Health held an emergency meeting this past Wednesday and 1
voted unanimously to rescind the mask requirement in all Town Buildings effective last Thursday . Nauset
School Committees voted to adopt a policy and program where the Nauset district would become mask
optional . Brewster Elementary schools went mask option starting February 28th, while the Regional Middle
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School and High School will be mask option starting on March 7, 2022 .
This Saturday March 51h the Town will distribute at home test kits at the Captains Golf Course parking lot
between 10 : 00am — 2 : 30pm . There will be three windows that residents will be able to pick up 4 tests per
household with proof of residency .
• 10 : 00am — 11 : 30am — Residents with last names from A to I
• 11 : 30am — 1 : OOpm — Residents with last names from J to Q j
• 1 : OOpm to 2 : 30pm - Residents with last names from R to Z
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The Town used Brewster' s allocation of ARPA funds for this purchase . All details of the event are on the
website . A handful of test kits will be placed aside for homebound residents and should contact the Council
on Aging for their kits .
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Included in the packet are three warrant articles approved by the State Attorney Generals' office . The two
zoning bylaw amendments relative to our flood plain bylaw and our water quality protection district, are
retroactive back to the approval date in November . The new Stormwater General Bylaw that was approved
takes effect two weeks after the receipt of State approval . Town staff have been meeting internally and
working with consultants at Horsley Witten so there is a smooth launch , putting together educational and
outreach materials . One important policy detail relative to the implementation of the bylaw is that the
Planning Board last week approved their updated stormwater regulations and application process .
Mr . Lombardi noted a couple of items : tomorrow night at 6pm there is a virtual community forum regarding
the elementary consolidation feasibility study, the log in information is available on the website . Recently
there was a community forum on the Millstone Road construction project which was very well attended .
Information on the forum is on the website and the project page, including the presentation that provided
updates to the proposed design . Public comments are due on March 3, 2022 .
Presentation of and Discussion on FY23 Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Budget -Joint
with Finance Committee
Selectperson Hoffmann noted that she filed a disclosure that her husband is a member of the Cape Cod Tech
Regional School Committee and that there is a low risk of favoritism .
Erin Orcutt, the Finance Director from Cape Cod Technical High School joined the meeting to present the
operating budget . The full presentation is available in the meeting packet . Highlights include :
• Brewster' s increase in enrollment by 18 students . Overall enrollment increased by 27 students .
• The budget that was voted last month by the School Committee was an overall 1 . 99 % increase over
the FY22 budget . In over six years there has not been an increase over 1 . 99 % and has been able to
maintain most services and increase were needed to .
• Total operating budget is $ 16, 127, 000 an increase of $ 335 , 00 over last year' s budget .
• Money comes from assessments which are about 78-80 % of overall funding sources , state aid , and
local revenues ( facility rental — YMCA of Cape Cod and Cape Destinations and the use of excess and
efficiency funds ) .
• The largest drivers of what the money is used for including : Teacher' s Salaries ( 36% ) , Insurance
Benefits ( 10 . 9 % ) , Plant Operations ( 9 . 8 % ) , Support Service ( 8 . 7 % ) . Plant operations is not unique, the
Tech is currently trying to determine what the new building is costing as far as maintenance, utilities,
etc . to get a true idea of what plant operations will be .
• Overall operating assessment for Brewster is $ 1, 115 , 633 — a $ 290, 270 increase over last fiscal year .
Almost exclusively contributed to the increase in enrollment . The overall assessment increase to the
towns went up . 46 %, so with a jump of 18 in enrollment, Brewster saw a significant change in the
operating assessment as well as capital debt .
• Tech is in year four of a 20-year fixed principal note , payments are made twice per year, in additional
to the operating assessment, there is a capital debt assessment that is associated with enrollment
each year . For FY23 it will be $ 549, 461 . 00, a total of $ 1, 665, 094 for the Town of Brewster for FY23 .
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The Select Board and Finance Committee asked questions regarding the budget presentation . Finance
Committee Member Alex Hopper joined the meeting at 6 : 34pm . Some of the question - and - answer portion
included :
• Enrollment is based off incoming 911 graders, the Cape Cod Tech doesn ' t typically accept students
past the first half of 10th grade .
• The Tech has three major grants that offset some of the staffing costs .
• The Special Needs Aids budget decreased in FY23 due to a reduction from 2 aids to an aid and a
Special Education Instructor .
• The excess and deficiency budget states that the Tech can not keep more than 5 % of next year' s
operating budget on hand , up until Covid this has been around 4 . 7 % . During the pandemic the Tech
had an excess of Esser ( Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding, with the shifting
of costs over the past few years and Esser funding caused the school to go past excess and deficiency
allowable balance . This added with the building project in which bond proceeds were well invested ,
the school made over $ 1 . 1M in interest . Excess and deficiency have not yet been certified for FY22,
will be more than what is allowed , the school will likely be able to credit the operating budget once it
is certified .
• There was discussion regarding how the school is able to keep a increase of 1 . 9 % for FY23 as well as
the fluctuation in State Aid .
• The school is designed for 650 students, the MA school building authority says that it is only at 85 %
capacity . There is the ability to go up another 97 students, but it is not ideal , a comfortable number
of students is 650- 675 .
• Cape Cod Regional Technical HS has multiyear contract with Cape Destinations ( currently in year 3 of
a 5 -year fixed contract ) . There is a fuel escalation surcharge that works for both increases and
decreases .
Dr . Richard Hoffmann , Brewster' s representative to the Cape Cod Technical School Committee , added that I
the school does an outstanding job in preparing students for rewarding careers in 15 different fields, this
contributes to the rise in enrollment .
Presentation and Vote on the Health and Human Services Committee FY23 Funding Recommendations
( Sean Parker, HHS Committee Chair)- Joint with Finance Committee
The Health and Human Services Committee ' s primary task is to assess funding applications from non - profits
that help Cape Cod in general , Brewster residents in particular . When assessing applications, the Committee
tries to embody the values of Brewster residents as much as possible, which is to be fiscally responsible,
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caring, and generous . Applications from various organizations include .
Aids Support Group of Cape Cod Alzheimer' s Family Support Group {
Cape Abilities Cape Cod Children ' s Place
Consumer Assistance Council Duffy Health Center 3
Elder Services Family Pantry of Cape Cod
Homeless Prevention Council Independence House
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Lower Cape Outreach Council Nauset Together We Can
Nauset Youth Alliance Outer Cape Health Services
Site Loss Services South Coastal Counties Legal Services
Mr . Parker highlighted that Elder Services of Cape Cod in FY21 delivered 8, 327 meals on wheels to 92
Brewster residents with an estimated total cost of $ 87, 434 . For FY23 the recommended funding is $ 8, 600 .
The estimated costs are for the materials, not the value of the service . Elder Services of Cape Cod not only
delivers food , but they also check in on residents and provide human interaction and connection . The
Independence House in FY21 provided an array of services including counseling, advocacy, and basic needs
to 290 Brewster children and adult survivors through programs such as the Child Witness to Violence
Program and Child Sexual Assault Services with an estimated total cost of $ 79, 772 . The recommended
funding for FY23 is $ 10, 000 . Mr . Parker noted that Brewster residents are incredibly strong, and this
organization allows them to get resources and support to let their strength shine through .
The total recommended funding is $ 121 , 950 , less than the previous year by 6 . 1 % . Typically ask for about
2 . 5 % more year over year . The reduction comes from two factors, last year the funding request had a
onetime $ 5 , 00 additional request from Nauset Youth Alliance to keep them afloat . Additionally, this year
Gosnold decided not to apply for funding . This allowed the Health and Human Services Committee to level
fund 7 out of 16 agencies and increase funding to 9 out of the 16 agencies .
Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the Health and Human Services Committee budget as presented .
Selectperson Chaffee second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Whitney-
yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0-
No .
Finance Committee member Meehan moved to approve the Health and Human Services budget as
presented . Member Bridges second . A roll call vote was taken . Member Hopper-yes, Member Tobias- yes,
Member Young-yes, Member Meehan -yes, Member Bridges -yes, Member Evans -yes, Member Pivirotto -yes,
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Chair Dahl -yes . The Finance Committee vote was 8-Yes, 0- No .
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FY23 Town Budget Presentation (Select Board FY22 -23 Strategic Plan Goal G - 6 )- Joint with Finance 1
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Finance Director Mimi Bernardo reviewed the budget presentations using the OpenGov platform . Ms .
Bernardo announced that the Assistant Town Accountant, Ann Christen , will be retiring at the end of April
after 33 years of service with the Town of Brewster . The budget topics that were presented :
a . Accounting
b . Debt
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Finance Committee member Meehan moved to adjourn the Finance Committee meeting at 7 : 20pm . 1
Member Bridges second . A roll call vote was taken . Member Hopper-yes, Member Tobias - yes, Member 3
Young-yes, Member Meehan -yes, Member Bridges-yes, Member Evans-yes, Member Pivirotto -yes, Chair
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Dahl -yes . The Finance Committee vote was 8 -Yes, 0 - No .
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Consent Agenda
a . Meeting Minutes : February 7 and February 9, 2022
b . Pass Through Town Permission : Cape Cod Gateway MS Bike Ride (June 2022 )
c . Applications for Facility Use : Brewster Conservation Trust- Calf Field Pond ( April 2022 ) and Spruce Hill
Trail (June 2022 )
d . One - Day Liquor License Application - Brewster Chamber of Commerce
Selectperson Chatelain moved the consent agenda for February 28, 2022 , Selectperson Chaffee second . A
roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain - yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes,
Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 - No .
Discuss and Vote on Friends of Brewster Dog Park, Inc . Request for Weekly Flea Market at Drummer Boy
Park (June -August 2022 )
Dr . Carmen Scherzo joined the meeting and noted that previously the flea markets were run by the school
committee, the vendors that participated would like to continue and extend to weekly flea markets . All
proceeds from these events will go to the Brewster Dog Park which is a Town facility . The request includes
to waive the fees associated with use of Drummer Boy Park . Dr . Scherzo commented that he is extremely
impressed with Griffin Ryder, Jess Thomas and Peter Lombardi with the construction of the Dog Park thus
far . Noting that progress continues to be made and are receiving financial support from organizations . Rick
Alto has done a great job with social media solicitating donations .
Selectperson Chaffee shared that she supports the permits and the fee waiver as requested ; the non - profit
Friends of Brewster Dog Park has a legal agreement with the Town of Brewster to provide us with a variety of
services related to managing the new dog park . Money raised through these flea markets will be spent in
services to the Town and help to reduce any funds that the Town would have to pay, noting that it is in our
best interest to approve the request .
Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the schedule of events and fee waiver for the Friends of Brewster
Dog Park Inc . Selectperson Whitney second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chaffee -yes,
Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The
Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 - No .
Discuss and Vote on Sea Camp Properties Planning Committee Appointments
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Selectpersons Chatelain and Chaffee identified the residents that have been chosen to be appointed to the
Bay Property Planning Committee ; Amanda Bebrin , representative to the Vision Planning Committee, Patricia
Hughes, representative to the Natural Resources Commission , Thomas Wingard , representative to the
Recreation Committee, and the following at- large members : Karl Fryzel , Peter Johnson , Caroline McCarley,
Katie Miller Jacobus, Clare O ' connor- Rice and John Phillips . It was announced that Allyson Felix is designated
as an alternate to the Committee .
Selectpersons Hoffmann and Whitney identified the following residents that have been chosen to be
appointed to the Pond Property Planning Committee ; Cynthia Baran , representative to the Water
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Commissioners, Paul Ruchinskas, representative to the Affordable Housing Trust, Elizabeth Taylor,
representative to the Open Space Committee, Chris Williams representative to the Natural Resources
Commission and the following at- large members : Jan Crocker, Stephen Ferris, Katie Gregoire, Doug Wilcock .
It was announced that Anne Weirich is to be designated as an alternate to the Committee .
Selectperson Chaffee moved the designated appointments as identified to the Bay Property Planning
Committee and the Pond Property Planning Committee . Selectperson Chatelain second . A roll call vote was
taken . Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson
Whitney-yes, Chair Bingham -yes , The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No .
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Mr . Lombardi acknowledged that liaisons from other partners and committees still need to be appointed ,
which we expect in the next several weeks . The Town will work with Reed Hildebrand to finalize the scope of
work in terms of moving forward to bring a consulting firm on board to support both committee' s work .
There is continued discussion and planning on short -term public access or this summer .
Update on Water Quality Project Funding Options and Vote on Continued Brewster Participation in Cape
Cod and Island Water Protection Fund (Select Board FY22 -23 Strategic Plan Goal WR- 1 )
Selectperson Chaffee recused herself from this discussion as she has a short-term rental , she will rejoin the
meeting for the next agenda item .
Mr . Lombardi recapped previous meetings and presentations that the Select Board has held regarding this
topic . It is important to understand what options the Town has in paying for capital costs, included in the
packet is a one - page synopsis for review . High level overview : we anticipate a little over $ 30M in major
capital projects associated with water quality . Based on feedback from the State, we think it is likely that
Brewster will receive a subsidy through the Cape Cod and Island Water Protection Fund ( CCIWPF ) in a little
over $ 4M . On the request of the Select Board , Mr . Lombardi connected with our legislative delegation to
understand the extent in which the Town , moving forward with special legislation through Town Meeting
would be viable . Through discussion with Senator Cyr and Representatives Peake and Whalen this isn ' t a
viable option for reason being that this legislation passed a regional solution to a regional problem and if
Brewster were to bring forward a special act to mirror the tax to impose on traditional and short -term
rentals and keep the money locally, there would be a precedence set for any Town to establish a similar local
tax for whatever purposes they saw fit . This would not be supported at the State level . One other potential
funding solution discussed was the 3 % community impact fee on short term rentals, this doesn ' t apply to
traditional lodging, it is a local option which means it requires a simple majority vote at Town Meeting to
adopt and would take effect immediately . There is no State review or approval .
Mr . Lombardi noted that the way the statute is structured , the fee would have to be two separate warrant
articles, one to apply strictly to perpetually manage short term rental units and the other to apply to all
short-term rentals . The fees would be administered and collected by the State, same as the current short-
term rental and traditional lodging taxes and the same process the CCWIPF is collected . Mr . Lombardi
reviewed that we contribute about $ 1M annually to the CCWIPF , our combined revenues, local receipts from I
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the 6% surcharge on short term rentals and traditional lodging totals about $ 2 . 3M ( about half of which is
from short term rentals, $ 1 . 1M ) . Through the community impact fee, we can anticipate at least $ 500k in
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revenues . Adding that the statue requires that 35 % of those revenues would need to be spent on either
affordable housing or local infrastructure projects . This could take affect as early as this summer, to manage
the funds we would want to create a new water quality stabilization fund , to which at least 35 % and
presumably 100 % would be directed . A 2/3 vote is required at Town Meeting for appropriation .
Mr . Lombardi shared that our legislators have offered to broker a meeting with State officials from DEP and
from the Clean Water Trust to see if there is a possibility to expand Brewster' s eligibility for our projects
access to the State Revolving Fund ( SRF ) program . Through this eligibility, increase the Town ' s potential
subsidy from the CCWIPF . The Town may benefit from having our elected officials representing that it may
not just be Brewster that is contending with this now or in the coming years . Depending on the outcome,
our legislative delegation has offered to help grow eligibility for non - big pipe sewar projects and expressed
willingness to revisit conversations related to regulations and bylaws to the fund itself at the CCWIPF board
level . All of this is around our large - scale projects for installing innovative alternative septic systems around
our ponds, which is estimated to cost between $ 1245M .
If Brewster were to opt out of the CCWIPF through a 2/3 vote at Town Meeting, we would have the ability to
opt back in through Town Meeting vote with a two year "cooling off" period in which we would not be
eligible to receive any subsidies . Mr . Lombardi that the Select Board has a decision to make on next steps, if
we were to follow up with State officials this could take several months to get answers .
Mr . Lombardi offered that if this were to move forward as proposed the Capital Stabilization fund balance
would be a little over $ 1M . A bridge solution until the Town decides to stay in the CCIWPF, is that we could
bring an article to Town meeting this spring creating a new Water Quality Stabilization Fund and directing
15 % of short-term rental revenues, which would be a little over $ 112K to the new fund . These funds would
be available for appropriation for capital costs that we anticipate for next fiscal .
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The Select Board engage in conversation about the decision points and information that Mr . Lombardi
presented . Some of the key items discussed included .
• The critical issue is the IA systems on private property, while there is eligibility at the Federal level ,
there isn 't any in MA for some unknown reason . We have inquired about a path forward with the
SRF program , the short answer is that it is contingent on the program being part of a regional
strategy . The Town would be the ones to borrow the SRF as opposed to private entities . a
• The financial benefit for the Town to stay in CCWIPF and try to change the regulations and the
funding mechanism vs . the expense it would potentially cost the Town in staying in the CCWIPF if our
efforts to change the regulations aren 't successful .
• No specific solutions at this time with involving the legislative delegation , it is their willingness to
advocate for Brewster . The regulations are an ongoing issue since the formation of the fund .
• If the Board decided to allow our state officials to lobby for Brewster this would take several months,
could have a resolution by the close of warrant for Fall Town Meeting in September . Our state
officials feel there is value in the legislation that was recently passed , in its early state , but has j
potential . They are counseling the Town to be patient and hope that we exhaust all options before
opting out of the CCWIPF .
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Financial impact :
o The Town contributes about $ 1M a year to the CCWIPF and haven ' t really received any
subsidies from the program to date . Potentially we could receive a small subsidy for one or
two of our smaller projects of about $ 50 - $ 100k . If we wait until fall there would be another
$ 800k in contributions .
o Since a majority of our short-term rental revenues come in summer and early fall we are
looking at about $ 400k that we would not bring if the Town waited to adopt the community
impact fee .
• If the Town were to wait to opt out, there would be a two - part process, first we would go to the State
and work with the Cape Cod Commission to understand to what extent there would be any current or
future changes to the SRF program in terms of eligibility . If there were no changes, we would try to
work with the CCWIPF Board to see if there is a willingness to amend the regulations and bylaws to
allow for greater eligibility .
• There is no objection to the CCWIPF in theory, however participating in the fund makes it more
difficult for Brewster to meet our obligations to regional wastewater protection .
• The Town will need to consider its education and outreach for this topic with whatever decision is
made . This includes the short-term rental entities that may have already set their rates for this
summer as well as for our residents leading up to Town Meeting .
• A short discussion around how to present the warrant articles took place .
Selectperson Whitney moved that the Board approve warrant articles for Fall 2022 Town Meeting to
potentially opt out of the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund and concurrently impose a 3 %
community impact fee on all short-term rentals . Selectperson Chatelain second . A roll call vote was taken .
Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffman -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The l
Board vote was 4-Yes, 0 - No .
Mr . Lombardi asked about the potential warrant article for this Spring, to create a water quality stabilization
fund and allocate 15 % of short-term rental revenues, $ 112, 500 in the operating budget to this fund . Noting
that if we were to adopt the community impact fee, we would need to establish this fund anyway .
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Selectperson Chatelain moved to add to the warrant a Water Quality Stabilization Fund . Selectperson
Whitney second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes,
Selectperson Hoffman -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 4-Yes, 0 - No .
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Discuss and Vote on Potential Change to Spring 2022 Town Meeting Date
On average we have about 400 residents that attend Town meetings, we think for this Town Meeting we will
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see a good turnout and are proposing to move the meeting date to a weekend . The meeting will be at Stony
Brook on the ball field with no tent, the meeting date would be Saturday May 14th with a rain date of Sunday
May 15th . The Town has confirmed with the school , Town Counsel , and the Moderator . Mr . Lombardi noted
that the bylaws read if Town Meeting is held within two weeks of the scheduled local election , which is
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typically the 3rd Tuesday of the month , the local election is moved back to the 4th Tuesday . The local election
will then be planned for Tuesday May 24th
Selectperson Chatelain moved to hold Town Meeting on Saturday May 14, 2022 , with a rain date of May 15,
2022 , outside at Stony Brook , Selectperson Whitney second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chaffee -
yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Selectperson Hoffman -yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Bingham -yes .
The Board vote was 5 -Yes, O - No .
Vote to Close Spring 2022 Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrants
Selectperson Whitney moved to close Spring 2022 Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrants . Selectperson
Chatelain second . A roll call vote was taken . Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain - yes,
Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, O- No .
For Your Information , No Comments
Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair: None
Questions from the Media : None
Next Meetings :
March 7, March 14, March 21 , April 4, April 25 , May 9 , and May 23 , 2022
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Adjournment
Selectperson Chatelain moved to adjourn at 9 : 13pm . Selectperson Hoffmann second . A roll call vote was
taken . Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Chatelain - yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson
Hoffmann -yes, Chair Bingham -yes . The Board vote was 5 -Yes, O- No .
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Accompanying Documents in Packet : Agenda, TA Report, Consent Agenda, Citizens Petitions, Public Meeting Schedule & Format packet,
BI -annual Other Postemployment Benefits, Town Meeting anticipated warrant articles, FYI packet
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