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February 4, 2021
6 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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
During the meeting:
- Kristine Clark arrived late (7:15 PM)
Every vote, in order
To approve the January 21, 2021 minutes,
To approve the January 21, 2021 minutes,
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Kristine Clark arrived at 7:15 PM, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to approve the January 21, 2021 minutes, VOTE: PASSES 13 YES COMMUNICATIONS- from elected officials, boards, committees, staff commission reports, correspondence and announcements: Subcommittee changes: Zoning Regulations February 9th, Asset Advisory committee February 17th. Farm to Families at the Transportation Station 10am -1pm Five-minute break.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-058 2021-058 Amending The Zoning Map Of The Town Of Barnstable To Expand The Multifamily Affordable Housing District To Include Map 250 Parcel 160 At 3 Whitehall Way, Hyannis, Ma
ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: By amending Article II, Section 6, The Zoning Map of the Town of Barnstable to rezone property from the Residence C-1 Zoning District to the Multifamily Affordable Housing Zoning District as shown on maps entitled: “Proposed Amendment to the Town Zoning Map expanding the MAH District in Hyannis” and “Proposed Amendment to the Hyannis Zoning Map expanding the MAH District in Hyannis - Sheet 3 of 7” and “Proposed Amendment to the Centerville Zoning Map expanding the MAH District in Centerville - Sheet 4 of 7” Dated August 6, 2020 as prepared by the Town of Barnstable GIS (Geographical Information System) Unit
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Kristine Clark arrived at 7:15 PM, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion was duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: By amending Article II, Section 6, The Zoning Map of the Town of Barnstable to rezone property from the Residence C-1 Zoning District to the Multifamily Affordable Housing Zoning District as shown on maps entitled: “Proposed Amendment to the Town Zoning Map expanding … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-059 2021-059 Amending Article Iii, Chapter 240, Section 16.1 Of The Zoning Ordinance To Modify The Required Percentage Of Affordable Units And Revise The Definition Of Affordable Unit And Amending Article Xi, Chap
ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending Article III, Section 16.1(F) by striking in the first sentence “25%” and replacing it with “18%” so it reads as follows: F. Affordable Units. At least 18% of the dwelling units shall be affordable units, subject to the following conditions: SECTION 2 By amending Article III, Section 16.1(I) by striking in the definition of AFFORDABLE UNIT the phrase “as defined in §9.2 of the Code” and replacing it with the phrase “as defined herein” so it reads as follows: AFFORDABLE UNIT A dwelling unit reserved in perpetuity for rental or ownership by a qualified affordable housing unit tenant or purchaser as defined herein and priced to conform with the standards of the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Local Initiative Program
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Kristine Clark arrived at 7:15 PM, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending Article III, Section 16.1(F) by striking in the first sentence “25%” and replacing it with “18%” so it reads as follows: F. Affordable Units. At least 18% of the dwelling units shall be affordable units, subject to the following conditions: SECTION 2 By … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-067 2021-067 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $45,000 For The Purpose Of Acquiring An Easement On A Portion Of The Property Located At 528 Craigville Beach Road, Barnstable (centerville) Massachusetts Shown On
ORDERED: That the sum of $45,000 be appropriated for the purpose of acquiring an easement and other costs incidental thereto, and to fund this appropriation, that $45,000 be transferred from the available balance in the Sewer Construction and Private Way Maintenance and Improvement Special Revenue Fund; and that the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to purchase, take by eminent domain under chapter 79 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, or otherwise acquire for sewer infrastructure and related purposes, an easement on a portion of the parcel of land located at 528 Craigville Beach Road, Barnstable (Centerville) Massachusetts, as show on the Plan entitled “Sewer Easement Plan, 528 Craigville Beach Road, Village of Centerville, Barnstable Massachusetts”, prepared by, and on file with, the Barnstable Department of Public Works.
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Kristine Clark arrived at 7:15 PM, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $45,000 be appropriated for the purpose of acquiring an easement and other costs incidental thereto, and to fund this appropriation, that $45,000 be transferred from the available balance in the Sewer Construction and Private Way Maintenance and Improvement Special Revenue Fund; and that the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to purchase, take by eminent … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-068 2021-068 Authorization Of A Housing Development Incentive Program Tax Increment Exemption Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And Pearl Street Holdings, Llc For 9 New Market Rate Residential Units Located
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Pearl Street Holdings, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for nine (9) new market rate residential units located at 39 Pearl Street, Hyannis, MA (Assessor's Map 308, Block 089), substantially in the form as presented to the Town Council at this meeting, and further authorizes the Town Manager to execute the TIE Agreement and submit it to the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development for approval.
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Kristine Clark arrived at 7:15 PM, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Pearl Street Holdings, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for nine (9) new market rate residential units located at 39 Pearl Street, Hyannis, MA (Assessor's Map 308, … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-072 2021-072 Authorizing The Town Manager To Enter Into And Execute On Behalf Of The Town An Employment Contract With Mark A. Milne To Serve As The Director Of Finance
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to enter into and execute on behalf of the Town an employment contract with Mark A. Milne to serve as the Town's Director of Finance for a term commencing on July 1, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2026, with all other terms and conditions the same as those in the employment contract currently in effect between the parties.
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Kristine Clark arrived at 7:15 PM, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to enter into and execute on behalf of the Town an employment contract with Mark A. Milne to serve as the Town's Director of Finance for a term commencing on July 1, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2026, with all other terms and conditions the same as those in the employment contract currently in effect between the parties. VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” 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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