MassVoter.com← Barnstable Town CouncilBarnstable Town Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
December 17, 2020
10 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Barnstable ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
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
During the meeting:
- David Bogan arrived late (7:08)
- Debra Dagwan arrived late (7:08)
Every vote, in order
To accept the Town Council Meeting minutes of December 3rd and December 10th as presented.
To accept the Town Council Meeting minutes of December 3rd and December 10th as presented.
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. David Bogan arrived at 7:08, Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:08, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to accept the Town Council Meeting minutes of December 3rd and December 10th as presented. VOTE: PASSES 13 Yes-December 3.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-047 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
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
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. David Bogan arrived at 7:08, Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:08, so may not have voted.
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: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-055 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
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.
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. David Bogan arrived at 7:08, Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:08, so may not have voted.
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: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-048 2021-048 Acceptance Of A Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant In The Amount Of $8,000 From The United States Department Of Justice Office Of Justice Programs
Chief Sonnabend gave the rationale RESOLVED: That the Barnstable Town Council does hereby accept a Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of $8,000 from the United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs for the purpose of funding the replacement of bulletproof vests for each police officer in accordance with the recommended 5-year replacement safety standard, and that the Town Manager be authorized to contract for and expend the grant funds for the purpose stated herein.
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. David Bogan arrived at 7:08, Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:08, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Chief Sonnabend gave the rationale RESOLVED: That the Barnstable Town Council does hereby accept a Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of $8,000 from the United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs for the purpose of funding the replacement of bulletproof vests for each police officer in accordance with the recommended 5-year replacement safety standard, 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.
2021-049 2021-049 Acceptance Of A Fiscal Year 2021 State 911 Department Training Grant In The Amount Of $16,912.26 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Executive Office Of Public Safety And Security
Chief Sonnabend gave the rationale. RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby accepts a Fiscal Year 2021 State 911 Department Training Grant in the amount of $16,912.26 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of funding costs associated with the mandatory training of all 911 dispatchers who perform emergency dispatch operations, and that the Town Manager be authorized to contract for and expend the grant funds for the purpose stated herein.
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. David Bogan arrived at 7:08, Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:08, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Chief Sonnabend gave the rationale. RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby accepts a Fiscal Year 2021 State 911 Department Training Grant in the amount of $16,912.26 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of funding costs associated with the mandatory training of all 911 dispatchers who perform emergency dispatch operations, and that the Town Manager be authorized to … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-050 2021-050 Acceptance Of A Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant In The Amount Of $15,500 From The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
Chief Sonnabend gave the rationale. (Clark) This is a FY 2020 Grant and the last one was FY2021 (Sonnabend) this is a Federal Grant which is on a different timetable. RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby accepts a Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $15,500 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for the purpose of funding costs associated with the modifications needed to outfit the Emergency Operation Center with interactive technology, and that the Town Manager be authorized to contract for and expend the grant funds for the purpose stated herein.
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. David Bogan arrived at 7:08, Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:08, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Chief Sonnabend gave the rationale. (Clark) This is a FY 2020 Grant and the last one was FY2021 (Sonnabend) this is a Federal Grant which is on a different timetable. RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby accepts a Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $15,500 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for the purpose of funding costs associated with the modifications needed to outfit … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-051 2021-051 Acceptance Of A Fiscal Year 2021 911 Department Support And Incentive Grant In The Amount Of $270,026 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Executive Office Of Public Safety
Chief Sonnabend gave the rationale. RESOLVED: That the Barnstable Town Council does hereby accept a Fiscal Year 2021 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety in the amount of $270,026 for the purpose of funding overtime costs associated with shift shortages in the 911 center and also to fund a portion of the base salaries of civilian dispatchers working in the 911 center, and that the Town Manager be authorized to contract for and expend the grant funds for the purpose stated herein.
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. David Bogan arrived at 7:08, Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:08, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Chief Sonnabend gave the rationale. RESOLVED: That the Barnstable Town Council does hereby accept a Fiscal Year 2021 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety in the amount of $270,026 for the purpose of funding overtime costs associated with shift shortages in the 911 center and also to fund a portion of the base salaries of civilian dispatchers working in the … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-052 2021-052 Acceptance Of A Fiscal Year 2021 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant In The Amount Of $20,299.98 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Executive Office Of Public Safety And Security
Chief Sonnabend gave the rationale. (Rapp Grassetti) Thank you and recognize Ms Bevilaqua, has she been under the tutelage of Anne Spillane, writing these grants,(Sonnabend) Yes, she did a lot of the work, pretty soon she will be presenting the items. (Rapp Grassetti) Anne is not going anywhere is she? (Sonnebend) No, we are working on succession planning in place, everyone needs to be trained. (Cullum) thank you to the police for very professional response in our neighborhood, very proud of our Police Department (Sonnabend) it is the men and women that I work with day to day that it is their work, thank you (Shaughnessy) Toys for tots drive the Barnstable Police were number one, anytime you have been delivered thanks you always turn it around and put it back to your team, hallmarks of a good leader, kudos' to you for that (Sonnabend) I am not the one that does all the work, thank you fo
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. David Bogan arrived at 7:08, Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:08, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Chief Sonnabend gave the rationale. (Rapp Grassetti) Thank you and recognize Ms Bevilaqua, has she been under the tutelage of Anne Spillane, writing these grants,(Sonnabend) Yes, she did a lot of the work, pretty soon she will be presenting the items. (Rapp Grassetti) Anne is not going anywhere is she? (Sonnebend) No, we are working on succession planning in place, everyone needs to be trained. (Cullum) thank you to the police for very … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Five minute break.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2020-056 2020-056 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $65,000 For Municipal Solid Waste Collection Services Contract
Dan Santos, Director of Public Works Department. (Schnepp) Loss of the full time equivalent is that through attrition (Santos) last year the person left and we didn't fill it (Rapp Grassetti) has this gone out to bid,(Santos) we already have (Rapp Grassetti) how long a contract (Santos) five years (Rapp Grassetti) will you have to come back to us (Santos) this is subject to annual appropriation. (Clark) What if the contractor does not do a satisfactory job, (Santos) will monitor, job performance in the contract, if they do not meet the contract we will get rid of them. ORDERED: That the sum of $65,000 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2021 Public Works Department Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2021 Public Works Department Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of funding a Municipal Solid Waste Collection Contract.
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. David Bogan arrived at 7:08, Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:08, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Dan Santos, Director of Public Works Department. (Schnepp) Loss of the full time equivalent is that through attrition (Santos) last year the person left and we didn't fill it (Rapp Grassetti) has this gone out to bid,(Santos) we already have (Rapp Grassetti) how long a contract (Santos) five years (Rapp Grassetti) will you have to come back to us (Santos) this is subject to annual appropriation. (Clark) What if the contractor does not … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To go beyond 11 o'clock
To go beyond 11 o'clock
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. David Bogan arrived at 7:08, Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:08, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“A motion was duly made and seconded to go beyond 11 o'clock VOTE: Passes 13 Yes Voting will begin for the President of the Barnstable Town Council. When I call your name please state the name of the candidate for whom you wish to cast your vote. Voting results: Matthew Levesque 7 Paul Hebert 6.” 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).
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →