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December 3, 2020
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Nikolas Atsalis, David Bogan, Kristine Clark, Jennifer Cullum, Debra Dagwan, Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Paul Hebert, Mathew Levesque, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Tracy Shaughnessy, Gordon Starr, Eric Steinhilber
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
To accept the Special Meeting minutes of November 19th as presented.
To accept the Special Meeting minutes of November 19th as presented.
The minutes record 12 yes, 0 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to accept the Special Meeting minutes of November 19th as presented. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, 1 Abstain.”
2021-029 2021-029 Allocation Of Tax Levy Fiscal Year 2021 - Tax Factor
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby votes to classify the Town of Barnstable under the Classification Act at a Factor of 1 (one) for the Fiscal Year 2021.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby votes to classify the Town of Barnstable under the Classification Act at a Factor of 1 (one) for the Fiscal Year 2021. VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-030 2021-030 Allocation Of Tax Levy Fiscal Year 2021 - Residential Exemption
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby votes to adopt a Residential Exemption of twenty percent (20%) for fiscal year 2021
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby votes to adopt a Residential Exemption of twenty percent (20%) for fiscal year 2021 VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-036 2021-036 Appropriation And Transfer Order In The Amount Of $522,569 In Open Space/recreation Community Preservation Funds For Increased Costs For Construction Of 10 New Dedicated Pickleball Courts And 2 Tennis
ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G. L. c 44B, the sum of Five Hundred and Twenty Two Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Nine and 00/100 ($522,569) Dollars be Appropriated and Transferred from the amount set aside for open space and recreation within the Community Preservation Fund for the purpose of constructing 10 new Pickleball courts and 2 Tennis courts with Pickleball overlay lines located at 760 Osterville West Barnstable Road, Marstons Mills, MA and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for this purpose, subject to oversight by the Community Preservation Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G. L. c 44B, the sum of Five Hundred and Twenty Two Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Nine and 00/100 ($522,569) Dollars be Appropriated and Transferred from the amount set aside for open space and recreation within the Community Preservation Fund for the purpose of constructing 10 new Pickleball courts and 2 Tennis courts … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-037 2021-037 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $200,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Evaluation Of Denitrification Improvements At The Water Pollution Control Facility
ORDERED: That the sum of $200,000 be appropriated from the Sewer Enterprise Fund reserves for the purpose of funding an evaluation of denitrification improvements at the Water Pollution Control Facility, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $200,000 be appropriated from the Sewer Enterprise Fund reserves for the purpose of funding an evaluation of denitrification improvements at the Water Pollution Control Facility, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes. VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-043 2021-043 Grant Of Easement To Vineyard Wind Llc In Certain Streets And Ways, Including Portions Of Craigville Beach Road, Strawberry Hill Road, Wequaquet Lane, Phinney's Lane, Attucks Lane And Independence Dri
ORDERED: That pursuant to the Host Community Agreement between the Town and Vineyard Wind LLC with respect to the wind generating facility to be developed by Vineyard Wind LLC in federal waters south of Martha's Vineyard (the “Project”), the Town grants easements to Vineyard Wind LLC, and its successors and assigns, for the purpose of constructing, installing, inspecting, operating, maintaining, repairing and replacing subsurface high voltage electric power transmission lines, along with associated subsurface appurtenances, including, but not limited to, telecommunications lines, conduits, duct banks, bays and vaults, and together with surface appurtenances for access, in connection with the Project, namely, such portions of Craigville Beach Road, Strawberry Hill Road, Wequaquet Lane, Phinney's Lane, Attucks Lane, and Independence Drive as comprise the in-road cable route for the Project
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That pursuant to the Host Community Agreement between the Town and Vineyard Wind LLC with respect to the wind generating facility to be developed by Vineyard Wind LLC in federal waters south of Martha's Vineyard (the “Project”), the Town grants easements to Vineyard Wind LLC, and its successors and assigns, for the purpose of constructing, installing, inspecting, operating, … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
The Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple- member board/committee/commission: Licensing Authority: Aaron Webb, as a regular member to a
RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple- member board/committee/commission: Licensing Authority: Aaron Webb, as a regular member to a term expiring 6/2022; Recreation Commission: George Bent, as a regular member to a term expiring 6/2022
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple- member board/committee/commission: Licensing Authority: Aaron Webb, as a regular member to a term expiring 6/2022; Recreation Commission: George Bent, as a regular member to a term expiring 6/2022 VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-047 To a public hearing on 12/17/20: 2021-047 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $90,000for The Inspectional Services Department Fiscal Year 2021 The Operating Expense Budget To Fund A Contract For The Comprehensive Monitoring Of Rental Propert
To a public hearing on 12/17/20 (2021-047: ORDERED: That the sum of $90,000 be appropriated from the General Fund Reserves and added to the Fiscal Year 2021 Inspectional Services Department Operating Budget of $2,164,880, resulting in a revised Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget of $2,254,880 for the purpose of funding a contract for the comprehensive monitoring of rental properties)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $90,000 be appropriated from the General Fund Reserves and added to the Fiscal Year 2021 Inspectional Services Department Operating Budget of $2,164,880, resulting in a revised Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget of $2,254,880 for the purpose of funding a contract for the comprehensive monitoring of rental properties VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 12/17/20 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
The sum of $23,870 be transferred from the Town Council's Operating Reserve Fund to the Fiscal Year 2021 Marine and Environmental Affairs Department Operating B
ORDERED: That the sum of $23,870 be transferred from the Town Council's Operating Reserve Fund to the Fiscal Year 2021 Marine and Environmental Affairs Department Operating Budget to replace an Animal Control van that was determined to be a total loss due to a motor vehicle accident.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $23,870 be transferred from the Town Council's Operating Reserve Fund to the Fiscal Year 2021 Marine and Environmental Affairs Department Operating Budget to replace an Animal Control van that was determined to be a total loss due to a motor vehicle accident. VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-054 2021-054 Acceptance Of Sewer Infrastructure Within Hyannis Avenue And Marstons Avenue, Hyannis, Ma From Hyannis Rotary, Llc
RESOLVED: That upon the satisfactory completion of construction as determined by the Town of Barnstable, the Town will accept the ownership, operation and maintenance of sewer infrastructure to be constructed by Hyannis Rotary, LLC, the property owner of 10 Hyannis Avenue, Hyannis, MA within the public rights of way of Hyannis Avenue and Marstons Avenue, Hyannis, MA and that the Town Manager is authorized to accept, sign deliver and record documents for the purposes set forth herein.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That upon the satisfactory completion of construction as determined by the Town of Barnstable, the Town will accept the ownership, operation and maintenance of sewer infrastructure to be constructed by Hyannis Rotary, LLC, the property owner of 10 Hyannis Avenue, Hyannis, MA within the public rights of way of Hyannis Avenue and Marstons Avenue, Hyannis, MA and that the Town Manager … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-055 To a public hearing on 12/17/20: 2021-055 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $148,953.25 For The Purpose Of Paying Operating Expenses Of The Solid Waste Division For The Disposal Of Household Hazardous Waste, Construction And Demolition Mat
To a public hearing on 12/17/20 (2021-055: ORDERED: That the sum of $148,953.25 be appropriated for the purpose of paying operating expenses of the Solid Waste Division for the disposal of household hazardous waste, construction and demolition material, municipal solid waste and recyclables, and that to meet this appropriation, that $148,953.25 be transferred from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Reserves.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $148,953.25 be appropriated for the purpose of paying operating expenses of the Solid Waste Division for the disposal of household hazardous waste, construction and demolition material, municipal solid waste and recyclables, and that to meet this appropriation, that $148,953.25 be transferred from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Reserves. VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 12/17/20 PASSES UNANIMOUS Town Council Nominations of 2021 Officers Office of President Nominations: 1. Paul Hebert Seconded by Debra Dagwan 2. Matthew Levesque Seconded by Jen Cullum.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
From the Barnstable Town Council’s official minutes, posted on the town’s website. We check every roll call against the recorded count and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Cape Cod Times (Charles Bloom, Kristine Clark, John Crow, Felicia Penn, Barry Sheingold, Gordon Starr, Craig Tamash); the members’ own websites (William Crocker, Thomas Keane, Betty Ludtke); Seth Burdick from the Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association. Matthew Levesque from his Commercial Realty Advisors bio. Lisa DaLuz from Barnstable Government Access video of the October 1, 2026 Town Council meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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