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Barnstable Town Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting

April 15, 2021

27 recorded votes, 27 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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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:

  • Debra Dagwan arrived late (7:10)

Every vote, in order

To accept the minutes of April 1, 2021

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 13 present

To accept the minutes of April 1, 2021

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to accept the minutes of April 1, 2021 VOTE: PASSES 13 YES COMMUNICATIONS- from elected officials, boards, committees, and staff, commission reports, correspondence and announcements:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

2021-136 2021-136 2021-136 Transfer Request In The Amount Of $49,235 From The Police Department Fiscal Year 2021 Personnel Budget To The Police Department Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Expense Budget For The Purpose Of Fu

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $49,235 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2021 Police Department Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2021 Police Department Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of funding the expenses related to the outsourcing of Information Technology-related services.

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $49,235 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2021 Police Department Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2021 Police Department Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of funding the expenses related to the outsourcing of Information Technology-related services. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

2021-137 2021-137 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2021 Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 12 present

RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to expend a Fiscal Year 2021 Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America for the purpose of funding expenses associated with the Barnstable Youth Commission's Substance Abuse Prevention Forum in October 2021

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, 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 expend a Fiscal Year 2021 Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America for the purpose of funding expenses associated with the Barnstable Youth Commission's Substance Abuse Prevention Forum in October 2021 VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

2021-138 2021-138 Extension Of $843,612.66 In Unencumbered Capital Appropriation

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

RESOLVED: That, in accordance with Chapter 86, Section 4 of the Town's General Ordinances, the Town Council hereby extends the expiration date to June 30, 2024 of Town Council Appropriation Order 2015-101, which has an unexpended balance of $843,612.66, to allow for the completion of the Town Hall Interior Renovations as originally approved.

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That, in accordance with Chapter 86, Section 4 of the Town's General Ordinances, the Town Council hereby extends the expiration date to June 30, 2024 of Town Council Appropriation Order 2015-101, which has an unexpended balance of $843,612.66, to allow for the completion of the Town Hall Interior Renovations as originally approved. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

2021-106 2021-106 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $1,644,600 For The Purpose Of Funding The Hyannis Youth & Community Center Facility Improvements Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year

Minutes, page 15

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $1,644,600 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Hyannis Youth & Community Center Facility Improvements Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $1,644,600 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 or 8, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $1,644,600 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Hyannis Youth & Community Center Facility Improvements Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

2021-107 2021-107 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $155,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town Recreation Field Improvements Bay Lane Ballfields Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capit

Minutes, page 15

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $155,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town Recreation Field Improvements Bay Lane Ballfields Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $155,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $155,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town Recreation Field Improvements Bay Lane Ballfields Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $155,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, and that the … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

2021-108 2021-108 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $3,650,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Public Roads Maintenance Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan

Minutes, page 16

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $3,650,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Public Roads Maintenance Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $3,650,000 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund Reserves, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $3,650,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Public Roads Maintenance Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $3,650,000 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund Reserves, and that the Town Manager is … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

2021-109 2021-109 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $165,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Monitoring And Management Plan Report Freshwater Ponds Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capit

Minutes, page 17

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $165,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Monitoring and Management Plan Report Freshwater Ponds Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $165,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $165,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Monitoring and Management Plan Report Freshwater Ponds Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $165,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, and that the … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

2021-110 2021-110 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $325,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Stormwater Improvements At Ponds Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvemen

Minutes, page 17

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $325,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Stormwater Improvements at Ponds Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $325,000 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 or 8, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed by this order by a like amo

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $325,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Stormwater Improvements at Ponds Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

2021-111 2021-111 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $500,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Public Bridge Maintenance And Repairs Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Impro

Minutes, page 18

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $500,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Public Bridge Maintenance and Repairs Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $500,000 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 or 8, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed by this order by a lik

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $500,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Public Bridge Maintenance and Repairs Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

2021-112 2021-112 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $615,250 For The Purpose Of Funding The Emergency Generator Implementation Plan Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Imp

Minutes, page 18

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $615,250 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Emergency Generator Implementation Plan Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $615,250 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 or 8, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed by this order by a l

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $615,250 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Emergency Generator Implementation Plan Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

2021-113 2021-113 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $995,096 For The Purpose Of Funding The Marstons Mills School Demolition Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement

Minutes, page 19

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $995,096 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Marstons Mills School Demolition Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $995,096 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 or 8, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed by this order by a like amo

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $995,096 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Marstons Mills School Demolition Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, (Steinhilber off zoom) A motion was made and duly seconded to go beyond 11.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

2021-114 2021-114 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $1,908,596 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town Hall Mechanical Improvements Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improve

Minutes, page 19

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $1,908,596 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town Hall Mechanical Improvements Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $1,908,596 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 or 8, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed by this order by a lik

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $1,908,596 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town Hall Mechanical Improvements Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

2021-115 2021-115 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $245,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Culvert Improvements Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan

Minutes, page 20

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $245,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Culvert Improvements Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $245,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $245,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Culvert Improvements Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $245,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, and that the Town Manager is authorized to … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

2021-116 2021-116 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $50,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Sidewalks On Ocean Street From Snow's Creek To Gosnold Street Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026

Minutes, page 20

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $50,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Sidewalks on Ocean Street from Snow's Creek to Gosnold Street Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $50,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $50,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Sidewalks on Ocean Street from Snow's Creek to Gosnold Street Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $50,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, and that … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

2021-117 2021-117 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $50,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Kalmus Beach Parking Lot Entrance Design Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement

Minutes, page 21

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $50,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Kalmus Beach Parking Lot Entrance Design Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $50,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $50,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Kalmus Beach Parking Lot Entrance Design Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $50,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, and that the Town Manager is … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom) 3 Minute Break.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

2021-118 2021-118 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $210,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Roll Off Truck Replacement Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan

Minutes, page 21

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $210,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Roll Off Truck Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $210,000 be provided from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund reserves, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $210,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Roll Off Truck Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $210,000 be provided from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund reserves, and that the Town Manager … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

2021-119 2021-119 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $1,050,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Water Pipe Replacement And Upgrade Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improv

Minutes, page 22

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $1,050,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Water Pipe Replacement and Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $1,050,000 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 or 8, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed by this order by a li

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $1,050,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Water Pipe Replacement and Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 22 (PDF)

2021-121 2021-121 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $200,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Wells, Pump Stations, Treatment Plant Repair & Upgrade Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capit

Minutes, page 22

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $200,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Wells, Pump Stations, Treatment Plant Repair & Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $200,000 be provided from the Water Supply Enterprise Fund Reserves, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $200,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Wells, Pump Stations, Treatment Plant Repair & Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $200,000 be provided from the Water Supply Enterprise Fund … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 22 (PDF)

2021-122 To withdraw: 2021-122 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $500,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Maher Filtration Plant Solar Panels Design & Construction Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2021 - Fiscal Yea

Minutes, page 23

ProceduralPassed · 12–0

To withdraw (2021-122: ORDERED: That the sum of $500,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Maher Filtration Plant Solar Panels Design & Construction Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2021 - Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $500,000 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 or 8, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes authorized by this)

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 ORDERED: That the sum of $500,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Maher Filtration Plant Solar Panels Design & Construction Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2021 - Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is … VOTE: TO WITHDRAW PASSES 12 YES.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 23 (PDF)

2021-123 2021-123 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $250,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Water Pollution Control Facility Study Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement P

Minutes, page 23

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Water Pollution Control Facility Study Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $250,000 be provided from the Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Reserves, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Water Pollution Control Facility Study Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $250,000 be provided from the Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Reserves, … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 23 (PDF)

2021-124 2021-124 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $2,100,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Pump Station Rehabilitation Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement P

Minutes, page 24

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $2,100,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Pump station Rehabilitation Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $2,100,000 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 or 8, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed by this order by a like amo

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $2,100,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Pump station Rehabilitation Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 24 (PDF)

2021-125 2021-125 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $365,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The 720 Main Street Pump Station Replacement Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Im

Minutes, page 24

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $365,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the 720 Main Street Pump Station Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $365,000 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 or 8, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed by this order by a

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $365,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the 720 Main Street Pump Station Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 24 (PDF)

2021-126 2021-126 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $600,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Vacuum Truck Replacement Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan

Minutes, page 25

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $600,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Vacuum Truck Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $600,000 be provided from the Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Reserves, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $600,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Vacuum Truck Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $600,000 be provided from the Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Reserves, and that the … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 25 (PDF)

2021-127 2021-127 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $75,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Water Pollution Control Facility Security System Upgrade Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capi

Minutes, page 25

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $75,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Water Pollution Control Facility Security System Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $75,000 be provided from the Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund reserves, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $75,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Water Pollution Control Facility Security System Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $75,000 be provided from the Water Pollution Control Enterprise … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 25 (PDF)

2021-128 2021-128 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $65,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Vehicle Replacement Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan

Minutes, page 26

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $65,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Vehicle Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $65,000 be provided from the Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund reserves, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $65,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Vehicle Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $65,000 be provided from the Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund reserves, and that the Town … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 26 (PDF)

2021-129 2021-129 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $85,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Water Pollution Control Facility Hvac Improvements Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Im

Minutes, page 26

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $85,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Water Pollution Control Facility Heating Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) Improvements Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $85,000 be provided from the Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Reserves, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.

The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Debra Dagwan arrived at 7:10, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $85,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Water Pollution Control Facility Heating Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) Improvements Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2022 - Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $85,000 be provided from the Water … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES (Steinhilber off zoom).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 26 (PDF)

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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