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June 17, 2021
30 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Nikolas Atsalis, David Bogan, Jennifer Cullum, Debra Dagwan, Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Paul Hebert, Mathew Levesque, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Tracy Shaughnessy, Gordon Starr, Eric Steinhilber
Absent: Kristine Clark
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of June 3, 2021 as presented.
To accept the minutes of June 3, 2021 as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to accept the minutes of June 3, 2021 as presented. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber; 1 Abstain (Rapp Grassetti) COMMUNICATIONS- from elected officials, boards, committees, and staff commission reports, correspondence and announcements:.”
2021-153 2021-153 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $2,353,579 For The Inspectional Services Department Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
ORDERED: That the amount of $2,353,579 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Inspectional Services Department budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $2,353,579 be raised from current year revenue as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $2,353,579 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Inspectional Services Department budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $2,353,579 be raised from current year revenue as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-154 2021-154 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $10,470,034 For The Public Works Department General Fund Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
ORDERED: That the amount of $10,470,034 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Public Works Department General Fund budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $10,390,393 be raised from current year revenue, that $54,640 be provided from the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, and that $25,000 be provided from the Bismore Park Special Revenue Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $10,470,034 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Public Works Department General Fund budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $10,390,393 be raised from current year revenue, that $54,640 be provided from the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, and that $25,000 be provided from the Bismore Park Special Revenue Fund, as … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-155 2021-155 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $3,407,469 For The Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
ORDERED: That the amount of $3,407,469 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund budget, and to meet such appropriation that $2,978,376 be raised from the Enterprise Fund revenues, and that $429,093 be provided from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $3,407,469 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund budget, and to meet such appropriation that $2,978,376 be raised from the Enterprise Fund revenues, and that $429,093 be provided from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-156 2021-156 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $4,299,130 For The Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
ORDERED: That the amount of $4,299,130 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Department of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund budget, and to meet such appropriation that $4,253,136 be raised from the Enterprise Fund revenues, and that $45,994 be provided from the Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $4,299,130 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Department of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund budget, and to meet such appropriation that $4,253,136 be raised from the Enterprise Fund revenues, and that $45,994 be provided from the Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-157 2021-157 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $7,385,062 For The Water Supply Enterprise Fund Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
ORDERED: That the amount of $7,385,062 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Department of Public Works Water Supply Enterprise Fund budget, and to meet such appropriation that $7,025,062 be raised from the Enterprise Fund revenues, that $318,229 be provided from the Comprehensive Water Management Stabilization Fund, that $41,771 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $7,385,062 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Department of Public Works Water Supply Enterprise Fund budget, and to meet such appropriation that $7,025,062 be raised from the Enterprise Fund revenues, that $318,229 be provided from the Comprehensive Water Management Stabilization Fund, that $41,771 be provided from the Capital … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-158 2021-158 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,202,939 For The Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
ORDERED: That the amount of $1,202,939 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Fiscal Year 2022 Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan operating budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $1,202,939 be provided from the Sewer Construction and Private Way Maintenance and Improvement Fund reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $1,202,939 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Fiscal Year 2022 Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan operating budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $1,202,939 be provided from the Sewer Construction and Private Way Maintenance and Improvement Fund reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber Jump to 2021-178.”
2021-178 2021-178 Supplemental Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $4,775,023 For The Purpose Of Funding The Strawberry Hill Road Sewer Expansion Project
ORDERED: That the sum of $4,775,023 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Strawberry Hill Road Sewer Expansion Project, 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 $4,775,023 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 amount; and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $4,775,023 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Strawberry Hill Road Sewer Expansion Project, 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 $4,775,023 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 or 8, or pursuant to any … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-179 2021-179 Supplemental Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $2,850,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Solids Handling Upgrades Construction Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2021 To Fiscal Year 20
ORDERED: That the sum of $2,850,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Solids Handling Upgrades 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 $2,850,000 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 therefore; 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
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $2,850,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Solids Handling Upgrades 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 … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-180 2021-180 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $22,000,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Route 28 East Sewer Expansion Project
ORDERED: That the sum of $22,000,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Route 28 East Sewer Expansion Project, 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 $22,000,000 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 therefore; 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 amount; and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $22,000,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Route 28 East Sewer Expansion Project, 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 $22,000,000 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 or 8, or pursuant to any other … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber Jump to 2021-184.”
2021-184 2021-184 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $150,000 From The Public Works Department Operating Expense Budget For The Purpose Of Funding Design And Permitting Of The Snow's Creek Culvert Replacement Project
ORDERED: That the amount of $150,000 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2021 Public Works Department Personnel Budget to the Capital Projects Fund for the purpose of funding the design and permitting of the Snow's Creek Culvert Replacement Project.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $150,000 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2021 Public Works Department Personnel Budget to the Capital Projects Fund for the purpose of funding the design and permitting of the Snow's Creek Culvert Replacement Project. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-185 2021-185 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $337,335 For Town Hall Restroom Renovations Project
ORDERED: That Town Council appropriation order number 2017-069 for the Town Hall Restroom Renovations project be increased by the amount of $337,335 from $560,000 to $897,335 for the purpose of funding the Town Hall Restroom Renovations Project; and that to provide for this increase, that the remaining available funds from the following appropriations be transferred: Town Council Order 2014-102 Police Facility Improvements $113.90 Town Council Order 2015-100 Police Facility Improvements $15,300.54 Town Council Order 2017-072 JFK Museum Plaza Replacement $12,743.76 Town Council Order 2017-087 Senior Center Standby Generator $84,866.89 Town Council Order 2018-094 Marstons Mills Portable Classroom Demolition $131,950.59 Town Council Order 2019-126 Main Street Tree Lighting $7,579.31 Town Council Order 2020-157 Fiscal Year 2021 DPW Operating Budget $84,780.10 TOTAL $337,335.00
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That Town Council appropriation order number 2017-069 for the Town Hall Restroom Renovations project be increased by the amount of $337,335 from $560,000 to $897,335 for the purpose of funding the Town Hall Restroom Renovations Project; and that to provide for this increase, that the remaining available funds from the following appropriations be transferred: Town Council Order … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-159 2021-159 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $282,975 For The Town Council Department Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
ORDERED: That the amount of $282,975 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Town Council budget and to meet such appropriation, that $282,975 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $282,975 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Town Council budget and to meet such appropriation, that $282,975 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-160 2021-160 Amendments To The Administrative Code, Chapter 241, Article Iii, Multiple-member Appointive Organization, And Chapter 241, Article Iv, Municipal Organization
ORDERED: SECTION 1 That the Town Council hereby amends the Administrative Code, Chapter 241, Article III, Multiple-Member Appointive Organization, § 241-25, Licensing Authority, by striking subsection C. (2) in its entirety and inserting the following new subsection C. (2) in its place: “C. Interrelationships (2) Town Manager: The Licensing Authority interacts with the Town Manager for the purposes of receiving administrative support for its deliberations and responsibilities, to include but not be limited to the office of the Town Manager, including the Licensing program within that office, Legal and Health.” SECTION 2 That the Town Council hereby amends the Administrative Code, Chapter 241, Article IV, Municipal Organization, § 241-46, Offices and standards, by striking subsection B, Municipal organization, in its entirety and inserting the following new subsection B in its place: “B.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: SECTION 1 That the Town Council hereby amends the Administrative Code, Chapter 241, Article III, Multiple-Member Appointive Organization, § 241-25, Licensing Authority, by striking subsection C. (2) in its entirety and inserting the following new subsection C. (2) in its place: “C. Interrelationships (2) Town Manager: The Licensing Authority interacts with the Town Manager for the … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-161 2021-161 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,192,789 For The Town Manager Department General Fund Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
ORDERED: That the amount of $1,192,789 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Town Manager General Fund budget and to meet such appropriation, that $1,192,789 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $1,192,789 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Town Manager General Fund budget and to meet such appropriation, that $1,192,789 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber Schnepp left the meeting.”
2021-162 2021-162 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $799,097 For The Public, Education & Government (peg) Access Channels Enterprise Fund Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
ORDERED: That the amount of $799,097 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Public, Education & Government (PEG) Access Channels Enterprise Fund budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $799,097 be raised from the PEG Enterprise Fund revenues, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $799,097 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Public, Education & Government (PEG) Access Channels Enterprise Fund budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $799,097 be raised from the PEG Enterprise Fund revenues, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-163 2021-163 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $6,456,364 For The Administrative Services Department Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
ORDERED: That the amount of $6,456,364 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Administrative Services Department budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $6,456,364 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $6,456,364 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Administrative Services Department budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $6,456,364 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-164 2021-164 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $250,000 For The Fiscal Year 2022 Town Council Reserve Fund
ORDERED: That the amount of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town Council's Fiscal Year 2022 Reserve Fund and to meet such appropriation, that $250,000 be provided from the General Fund reserves.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town Council's Fiscal Year 2022 Reserve Fund and to meet such appropriation, that $250,000 be provided from the General Fund reserves. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-165 2021-165 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $51,369,023 For The Other Requirements Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
ORDERED: That the amount of $51,369,023 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Other Requirements budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $43,740,853 be raised from current year revenue, that $220,000 be provided from the Pension Reserve Trust Fund, that $6,295,178 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, that $45,360 be provided from the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, that $41,040 be provided from the Bismore Park Special Revenue Fund, and that the sum of $1,026,592 be transferred from the General Fund reserves all for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2021 General Fund budget as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $51,369,023 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2022 Other Requirements budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $43,740,853 be raised from current year revenue, that $220,000 be provided from the Pension Reserve Trust Fund, that $6,295,178 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, that $45,360 be provided from the Embarkation Fee … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-166 2021-166 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of 3,641,181 For The Community Preservation Committee (cpc) Fiscal Year 2022 Administrative Expense Budget And Minimum Program Set-asides
ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of General Law Chapter 44B Section 6, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, the following sums of the annual revenues of the Community Preservation Fund be set aside for further appropriation and expenditure for the following purposes: $522,873 for open space and recreation; $522,873 for historic resources; $522,873 for community housing; $1,872,562 for a budget reserve, and that the sum of $200,000 be appropriated from the annual revenues of the Community Preservation Fund for the administrative expenses the Community Preservation Committee, to be expended under the direction of the Town Manager, or the Community Preservation Committee with the prior approval of the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of General Law Chapter 44B Section 6, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, the following sums of the annual revenues of the Community Preservation Fund be set aside for further appropriation and expenditure for the following purposes: $522,873 for open space and recreation; $522,873 for historic resources; $522,873 for community housing; … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-167 2021-167 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,664,958 For The Community Preservation Fund Fiscal Year 2022 Debt Service Budget
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby appropriate the amount of $1,664,958 or the purpose of paying the Fiscal Year 2021 Community Preservation Fund debt service requirements, and to meet such appropriation, that $1,587,546 be provided from current year revenues of the Community Preservation Fund and that $77,412 be provided from the reserve for the historic preservation program within the Community Preservation Fund.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby appropriate the amount of $1,664,958 or the purpose of paying the Fiscal Year 2021 Community Preservation Fund debt service requirements, and to meet such appropriation, that $1,587,546 be provided from current year revenues of the Community Preservation Fund and that $77,412 be provided from the reserve for the historic preservation program within the Community Preservation Fund. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-168 2021-168 Fiscal Year 2022 Revolving Fund Spending Limitations
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the following spending limitations for Fiscal Year 2022 Revolving Funds: Senior Services Classroom Education Fund - $100,000 Recreation Program Fund - $525,000 Shellfish Propagation Fund - $200,000 Consumer Protection Fund - $600,000 Geographical Information Technology Fund - $10,000 Arts and Culture Program Fund - $50,000 Asset Management Fund - $500,000
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the following spending limitations for Fiscal Year 2022 Revolving Funds: Senior Services Classroom Education Fund - $100,000 Recreation Program Fund - $525,000 Shellfish Propagation Fund - $200,000 Consumer Protection Fund - $600,000 Geographical Information Technology Fund - $10,000 Arts and Culture Program Fund - $50,000 Asset Management Fund - $500,000 VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
The Town Council hereby accepts the proviso in General Laws Chapter 40, Section 3, allowing monies received from the rental or lease of any public building or p
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby accepts the proviso in General Laws Chapter 40, Section 3, allowing monies received from the rental or lease of any public building or property, or space within a building or property, other than a building or property under the control of the School Committee, to be held in a revolving fund and expended for the upkeep and maintenance of any facility under the control of the board, committee or department head in control of the building or property.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby accepts the proviso in General Laws Chapter 40, Section 3, allowing monies received from the rental or lease of any public building or property, or space within a building or property, other than a building or property under the control of the School Committee, to be held in a revolving fund and expended for the upkeep and maintenance of any facility … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-130 2021-130 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple- member Board/Committee/Commission: Conservation Commission: William Hearn, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2024; Council on Aging: Jean Ahonen, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2022; Mid Cape Cultural Council: Michele McCoy, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2023; Infrastructure and Energy Committee: Clay Schofield, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2022; Jane Ward, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2022; Planning Board: Michael Mecinas, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2024; Recreation Commission: Nicholas Avery, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2022; Sandy Neck Board: Maureen Piccione, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2024; Waterways Committee: Todd Walantis, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2022; Gregory Egan, as a regular mem
Yes: Atsalis, Cullum, Dagwan, Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr, SteinhilberNo: Bogan
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: Conservation Commission: William Hearn, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2024; Council on Aging: Jean Ahonen, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2022; Mid Cape Cultural Council: Michele McCoy, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2023; Infrastructure and … VOTE: TO A 2ND READING 07/15/2021-PASSED 10 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber, 1 NO (BOGAN).”
2021-130A 2021-130A Appointment To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individual to a multiple- member Board/Committee/Commission: Youth Commission member: Cameron Levesque, as a student member, to a term expiring 06/2022
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individual to a multiple- member Board/Committee/Commission: Youth Commission member: Cameron Levesque, as a student member, to a term expiring 06/2022 VOTE: TO A 2ND READING 07/15/2021-PASSED 10 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-130B 2021-130B Appointment To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individual to a multiple- member Board/Committee/Commission: Youth Commission member: Mary Steinhilber, as a student member, to a term expiring 06/2022
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individual to a multiple- member Board/Committee/Commission: Youth Commission member: Mary Steinhilber, as a student member, to a term expiring 06/2022 VOTE: TO A 2ND READING 07/15/2021-PASSES 10 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr.”
The Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple- member Board/Committee/Commission: Airport Commission: Wendy Bierwith, as a regular member
RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple- member Board/Committee/Commission: Airport Commission: Wendy Bierwith, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; John Griffin, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Norman Weill, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Board of Assessors: William Garreffi, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Board of Health: John Norman, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Community Preservation Committee: F.P. Tom Lee, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Katherine Garofoli, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Deb Converse, as a Housing Authority Representative member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: Hector Guenther, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2024; John Schoenherr, as a reg
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple- member Board/Committee/Commission: Airport Commission: Wendy Bierwith, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; John Griffin, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Norman Weill, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Board of Assessors: William Garreffi, as a regular member … VOTE: TO A 2ND READING 07/15/2021-PASSES 11 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-181A 2021-181A Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple- member Board/Committee/Commission: Youth Commission: Caleb Levesque, as a student member to a term expiring 06/2022;
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple- member Board/Committee/Commission: Youth Commission: Caleb Levesque, as a student member to a term expiring 06/2022; VOTE: TO A 2ND READING 07/15/2021-PASSES 10 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-182 To a public hearing on 7/15/21: 2021-182 Authorizing The Town Manager To Execute A Regulatory Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And 77 Pleasant Street Realty Trust/wayne Kurker Trustee
To a public hearing on 7/15/21 (2021-182: ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, pursuant to Section 168-5, General Ordinances of the Code of the Town of Barnstable (the “Code”), to enter into and execute a Regulatory Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and 77 Pleasant Street Realty Trust/Wayne Kurker Trustee, for the property at 77 Pleasant Street, Hyannis, 0.79± acres, shown on Town of Barnstable Assessor's Map 327 as Parcel 118, and which is more particularly described in the deed recorded with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 17602, Page 345 (the “Property”); and further authorizes the redevelopment of the Property and grants the requested zoning relief and approval under Chapter 1)
The minutes record 11 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 Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, pursuant to Section 168-5, General Ordinances of the Code of the Town of Barnstable (the “Code”), to enter into and execute a Regulatory Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and 77 Pleasant Street Realty Trust/Wayne Kurker Trustee, for the property at 77 Pleasant Street, Hyannis, 0.79± acres, shown on Town of Barnstable … VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 7/15/21-PASSES 11 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Shaughnessy,.”
The Town Council does hereby approve the exemption of John Doherty's financial interest in a municipal contract pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, § 20(b), as described
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve the exemption of John Doherty's financial interest in a municipal contract pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, § 20(b), as described in Mr. Doherty's disclosure form presented to the Town Council at this meeting, thereby authorizing Mr. Doherty to accept a second municipal position as a Seasonal Waterways Enforcement Officer with the Marine and Environmental Affairs Department; and further authorizes the President of the Town Council to sign the approval on the disclosure form on behalf of the Town Council.
The minutes record 10 yes, 1 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 RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve the exemption of John Doherty's financial interest in a municipal contract pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, § 20(b), as described in Mr. Doherty's disclosure form presented to the Town Council at this meeting, thereby authorizing Mr. Doherty to accept a second municipal position as a Seasonal Waterways Enforcement Officer with the Marine and … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES, Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Shaughnessy, 1 NO.”
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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