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February 18, 2021
8 recorded votes, 0 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, Gordon Starr, Eric Steinhilber
Absent: Tracy Shaughnessy
Every vote, in order
To approve the February 7, 2021 minutes
To approve the February 7, 2021 minutes
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to approve the February 7, 2021 minutes VOTE: PASSES 12 YES COMMUNICATIONS- from elected officials, boards, committees, staff commission reports, correspondence and announcements:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-070 2021-070 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple- member board/committee/commission: Barnstable Historical Commission: Jack Kay, from an alternate member to a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2021; Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: Adam Carter, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2021; Charles McKenzie, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2022; Human Services Committee: Carlos Barbosa, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2023; Licensing Authority: John G. Flores, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2022; Zoning Board of Appeals: Aaron Webb as an associate member to a term expiring 6/30/2022
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: Barnstable Historical Commission: Jack Kay, from an alternate member to a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2021; Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: Adam Carter, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2021; Charles McKenzie, as a regular member to a term … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-071 2021-071 Supplemental Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $29,800 For The Fiscal Year 2021 Airport Operating Budget For The Purpose Of Funding Airport Website Redevelopment Services
ORDERED: That the sum of $29,800 be appropriated for the purpose of funding website redevelopment services; and that to meet this appropriation that $29,800 be transferred from the Airport Enterprise Fund reserves; and that the Airport Commission is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes and is further authorized to accept any grants or gifts in relation thereto.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $29,800 be appropriated for the purpose of funding website redevelopment services; and that to meet this appropriation that $29,800 be transferred from the Airport Enterprise Fund reserves; and that the Airport Commission is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes and is further authorized to accept any grants or gifts in relation thereto. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-073 2021-073 Authorization Of A Tax Increment Financing Agreement Among The Town Of Barnstable, Wordsmith Ink, Inc. And Sb Nominee Trust For The Property Located At 1254 Main Street, Osterville, Ma, Map 119, Parce
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby approves a Tax Increment Financing Agreement (the “TIF Agreement”) among the Town of Barnstable, WORDSMITH INK, INC. (Lessee) and Amie M. Smith and James P. Smith, as Trustees of SB NOMINEE TRUST (Applicant and Lessor), for the property within the Barnstable County Economic Target Area located at 1254 Main Street, Osterville, MA, Map 119, Parcel 056, substantially in the form as presented to the Town Council at this meeting, and further authorizes the Town Manager to execute and submit the TIF Agreement to the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for approval pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 59.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby approves a Tax Increment Financing Agreement (the “TIF Agreement”) among the Town of Barnstable, WORDSMITH INK, INC. (Lessee) and Amie M. Smith and James P. Smith, as Trustees of SB NOMINEE TRUST (Applicant and Lessor), for the property within the Barnstable County Economic Target Area located at 1254 Main Street, Osterville, MA, Map 119, Parcel 056, … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-074 2021-074 Supplemental Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $37,726 For The Barnstable Police Department Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget For The Purpose Of Funding The Hiring Of Three Current Patrol Officer V
ORDERED: That the sum of $37,726 be added to the Fiscal Year 2021 Police Department General Fund Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of funding the expenses related to hiring and equipment purchases for three new officers; and that to fund this appropriation that $37,726 be transferred from the General Fund Reserves.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $37,726 be added to the Fiscal Year 2021 Police Department General Fund Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of funding the expenses related to hiring and equipment purchases for three new officers; and that to fund this appropriation that $37,726 be transferred from the General Fund Reserves. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-075 2021-075 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $108,000 From The Town Council's Operating Reserve Fund To The Fiscal Year 2021 Sandy Neck Enterprise Fund Operating Budget To Purchase Sand For Replenishment To The Sa
ORDERED: That the sum of $108,000 be transferred from the Town Council's Operating Reserve Fund to the Fiscal Year 2021 Sandy Neck Enterprise Fund Operating Budget to be used to purchase sand for replenishment to the Sandy Neck Beach Park frontal dune.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $108,000 be transferred from the Town Council's Operating Reserve Fund to the Fiscal Year 2021 Sandy Neck Enterprise Fund Operating Budget to be used to purchase sand for replenishment to the Sandy Neck Beach Park frontal dune. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-079 2021-079 Acceptance Of A Fiscal Year 2021 Grant In The Amount Of $154,140 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Executive Office Of Elder Affairs To Support Staff Salaries And Programs Of The Barnstable Counc
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby accept a Fiscal Year 2021 Grant in the amount of $154,140 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs for the purpose of paying support staff salaries and program expenses of the Barnstable Council on Aging Division.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby accept a Fiscal Year 2021 Grant in the amount of $154,140 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs for the purpose of paying support staff salaries and program expenses of the Barnstable Council on Aging Division. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2021-080 2021-080 Acceptance Of A Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative Grant In The Amount Of $2,400 From The Barnstable County Department Of Human Services For The 2021 Seventh Grade Youth Summit
RESOLVED: That the Barnstable Town Council does hereby accept a grant in the amount of $2,400 from the Barnstable County Department of Human Services for the purpose of hiring a keynote speaker for the Seventh Grade Youth Summit.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Barnstable Town Council does hereby accept a grant in the amount of $2,400 from the Barnstable County Department of Human Services for the purpose of hiring a keynote speaker for the Seventh Grade Youth Summit. VOTE: PASSES 12 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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