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July 15, 2021
20 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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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
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of July 1, 2021 as presented.
To accept the minutes of July 1, 2021 as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to accept the minutes of July 1, 2021 as presented. VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber. COMMUNICATIONS- from elected officials, boards, committees, and staff commission reports, correspondence and announcements:.”
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, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, SteinhilberNo: ClarkAbstained: Bogan, Grassetti, Hebert
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: Roll Call: PASSES 9 YES Atsalis, Cullum, Dagwan, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber, 1 NO Clark, 3 ABSTAIN Bogan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert Jump to Agenda Item 2021-130B.”
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
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 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: Roll Call: PASSES 12 YES Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr Councilor Steinhilber rejoined the meeting..”
To amend Jacob Angelo, as a member-at- large to a term expiring 06/2024 and Tyler Hagenstein, as a professional shellfisheries trained member to a term expiring
To amend Jacob Angelo, as a member-at- large to a term expiring 06/2024 and Tyler Hagenstein, as a professional shellfisheries trained member to a term expiring 06/2024 should both be recognized as commercial fishermen
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to amend Jacob Angelo, as a member-at- large to a term expiring 06/2024 and Tyler Hagenstein, as a professional shellfisheries trained member to a term expiring 06/2024 should both be recognized as commercial fishermen VOTE: Roll Call: PASSES 13 YES Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
As amended RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple- member Board/Committee/Commission: Airport Commission: Wendy Bier
As amended 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 Schoenher
Yes: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, SteinhilberNo: StarrAbstained: Bogan, Grassetti
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was as amended 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 … VOTE: Roll Call: PASSES 10 YES Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Steinhilber 1 NO Starr, 2 ABSTAIN Bogan, Rapp Grassetti Jump to Agenda Item 2021-130A.”
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: Roll Call: PASSES 12 YES Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, 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: Roll Call: PASSES 12 YES Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2021-174 2021-174 Amending Article Xiv, Chapter 240, Section 128 Of The Zoning Ordinance To Add A Definition For Accessory Dwelling Unit (adu) And Dwelling Unit, And Revise The Definition Of Dwelling, Single-family And
To amend agenda item 2021-174 Section 4 Substitute B Subparagraph (1)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to amend agenda item 2021-174 Section 4 Substitute B Subparagraph (1) VOTE: Roll Call PASSES 12 YES Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber Close public hearing.”
To go past 11 o'clock
To go past 11 o'clock
Yes: Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, SteinhilberNo: Clark
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to go past 11 o'clock VOTE: Roll Call PASSES 11 YES Atsalis, Bogan, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber 1NO Clark.”
To amend agenda item 2021-174 Section 4, Subsection C, subparagraph (11) be amended by deleting the last sentence in subparagraph (11) and inserting the followi
To amend agenda item 2021-174 Section 4, Subsection C, subparagraph (11) be amended by deleting the last sentence in subparagraph (11) and inserting the following new sentence in its place: “Either the principal dwelling or ADU, but not both, may be rented at any given time.”
Yes: Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Grassetti, Hebert, Starr, SteinhilberNo: Atsalis, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to amend agenda item 2021-174 Section 4, Subsection C, subparagraph (11) be amended by deleting the last sentence in subparagraph (11) and inserting the following new sentence in its place: “Either the principal dwelling or ADU, but not both, may be rented at any given time.” VOTE: Roll Call PASSES 8 YES Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Starr, Steinhilber. 4 NO Atsalis, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy.”
To amend agenda item 2021-174 as amended ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows:
To amend agenda item 2021-174 as amended 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 XIV, Chapter 240, Section 128 by adding a definition of “Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)” as follows: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a self-contained Dwelling Unit, inclusive of sleeping, cooking, and sanitary facilities, incorporated within a lawful principal single-family dwelling or within a detached building accessory to and on the same lot and in the same ownership as a lawful principal single-family dwelling use. The ADU shall maintain a separate entrance, either directly from the outside or through an entry hall or corridor shared with the principal dwelling sufficient to meet the requirements of the state building code for safe egress. ADUs shall have a maximum
Yes: Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, SteinhilberNo: Atsalis, Shaughnessy
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to amend agenda item 2021-174 as amended 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 XIV, Chapter 240, Section 128 by adding a definition of “Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)” as follows: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a self-contained Dwelling Unit, … VOTE: Roll Call PASSES 10 YES Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Steinhilber. 2 NO Atsalis, Shaughnessy,.”
2021-175 2021-175 Amending Article Xiv, Chapter 240, Section 128 Of The Zoning Ordinance To Revise The Definition Of Accessory Dwelling Unit (adu) And Amending Article V, Chapter 240, Section 47.2(c)(4) To Allow Adus W
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 XIV, Chapter 240, Section 128 by adding in the definition of “Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)” the phrase “unless special permit relief is granted with respect to the requirements of 240-47.2(C)(4) with regard to square footage” so it reads as follows: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a self-contained Dwelling Unit, inclusive of sleeping, cooking, and sanitary facilities, incorporated within a lawful principal single-family dwelling or within a detached building accessory to and on the same lot and in the same ownership as a lawful principal single-family dwelling use. The ADU shall maintain a separate entrance, either directly from the outside or through an entry hall or corridor shared with the principal dwel
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 Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending Article XIV, Chapter 240, Section 128 by adding in the definition of “Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)” the phrase “unless special permit relief is granted with respect to the requirements of 240-47.2(C)(4) with regard to square footage” so it reads as … VOTE: Roll Call PASSES 12 YES Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber Council President Levesque returned to the zoom meeting..”
2021-182 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
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 112, Article I of the Code pursuant to and as described in this Regulatory Agreement. REGULATORY AGREEMENT 77 Pleasant Street Realty Trust / Wayne Kurker Trustee 77 Pleasant Street Hyannis, MA This Reg
Yes: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, SteinhilberAbstained: Bogan
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: Roll Call PASSES 12 YES Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber 1 ABSTAIN Bogan.”
2021-187 2021-187 Appropriation And Transfer Order In The Amount Of $89,950 In Community Preservation Funds To Barnstable Historical Society, Inc., For Restoration Work To The Building Located At 3087 Main Street/rte 6
ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G. L. c. 44B, the amount of Eighty- Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($89,950) be appropriated and transferred from the amount set aside for historic resources in the Community Preservation Fund to be used for restoration work on the Barnstable Historical Society's building at 3087 Main Street/Rte. 6A, Barnstable. The property will have a Preservation Restriction to maintain the property in good condition, with said Restriction to be held by the Town of Barnstable. It is further ordered that the Town Manager is authorized to expend the appropriation subject to oversight by the Community Preservation Committee and to receive, execute, deliver and record any written instruments for the purposes set forth herein.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G. L. c. 44B, the amount of Eighty- Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($89,950) be appropriated and transferred from the amount set aside for historic resources in the Community Preservation Fund to be used for restoration work on the Barnstable Historical Society's building at 3087 Main Street/Rte. 6A, … VOTE: Roll Call: PASSES 13 YES Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2022-001 2022-001 Acceptance Of A Grant In The Amount Of $7,692,669 From The U.s. Department Of The Treasury For The Purpose Of Assisting The Town Of Barnstable In Responding To The Economic And Public Health Impacts T
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby accept a Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds grant in the amount of $7,692,669 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for the purpose of assisting the Town of Barnstable in responding to the economic and public health impacts to the community from COVID-19; and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the grant funds for the purpose stated herein.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby accept a Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds grant in the amount of $7,692,669 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for the purpose of assisting the Town of Barnstable in responding to the economic and public health impacts to the community from COVID-19; and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the grant funds for the purpose stated herein. VOTE: Roll Call: PASSES 13 YES Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2022-002 2022-002 Supplemental Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $15,000 For The Purpose Of Paying Outside Counsel Expenses Of The Legal Department
ORDERED: That the amount of $15,000 be raised from current year revenue and appropriated for the purpose of paying operating expenses of the Legal Department for the services of the law firm of Anderson & Kreiger, which is serving as outside counsel to the Town with respect to two lawsuits filed against the Town by the Conservation Law Foundation.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $15,000 be raised from current year revenue and appropriated for the purpose of paying operating expenses of the Legal Department for the services of the law firm of Anderson & Kreiger, which is serving as outside counsel to the Town with respect to two lawsuits filed against the Town by the Conservation Law Foundation. VOTE: Roll Call: PASSES 13 YES Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2022-003 2022-003 Appropriation And Transfer Order In The Amount Of $816,793 From Community Preservation Undesignated Funds For The Renovation Of Centerville Recreation Playground Located At 524 Main Street, Centervill
ORDERED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of Eight Hundred Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars ($816,793) be appropriated and transferred from the Undesignated Fund amount within the Community Preservation Fund for the purpose of replacing existing playground equipment with new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant playground equipment and making renovations to provide ADA-compliant access at the Centerville Recreation Playground located at 524 Main Street, Centerville, MA, Map 207, Parcel 043; and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for this purpose, subject to oversight by the Community Preservation Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of Eight Hundred Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars ($816,793) be appropriated and transferred from the Undesignated Fund amount within the Community Preservation Fund for the purpose of replacing existing playground equipment with new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant … VOTE: Roll Call: PASSES 13 YES Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2022-004 2022-004 Appropriation And Transfer Order In The Amount Of $125,000 From Open Space/recreation Community Preservation Funds For The Renovation Of Barnstable Hollow Field Playground Located At 0 Millway, Barnst
ORDERED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000) be appropriated and transferred from the amount set aside for open space and recreation within the Community Preservation Fund for the purpose of replacing existing playground equipment with new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant playground equipment and making renovations to provide ADA-compliant access at the Barnstable Hollow Field Playground located at 0 Millway, Barnstable, MA, Map 299, Parcel 039; and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for this purpose, subject to oversight by the Community Preservation Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000) be appropriated and transferred from the amount set aside for open space and recreation within the Community Preservation Fund for the purpose of replacing existing playground equipment with new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant … VOTE: Roll Call: PASSES 13 YES Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
The Town Council does hereby accept a grant in the amount of $45,000 from the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency's Transformative Development Initiative C
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby accept a grant in the amount of $45,000 from the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency's Transformative Development Initiative Challenge Grants Program for the purpose of encouraging local policy or process updates and the flexible use of indoor and outdoor space. Funds will support regulatory review and recommended updates, infrastructure, and also be used for direct support to so-called “pop up” retail and food service businesses. The Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the grant funds for the purpose stated herein.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby accept a grant in the amount of $45,000 from the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency's Transformative Development Initiative Challenge Grants Program for the purpose of encouraging local policy or process updates and the flexible use of indoor and outdoor space. Funds will support regulatory review and recommended updates, infrastructure, and … VOTE: Roll Call: PASSES 13 YES Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2022-007 2022-007 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning By Adding A Mixed-use Sub Zone Of The Medical Services Overlay District
ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending the Zoning Map of Barnstable, Mass. Dated September 1, 1998, as previously amended, as referenced in Article II, Section 240-6, to add a Mixed-Use Sub Zone of the Medical Services Overlay District, as shown on maps dated July 7, 2021, prepared by the Town of Barnstable Geographical Information System Unit, and entitled: Proposed Amendment to the Town Zoning Map Creating the Mixed-Use Sub Zone of the Medical Services Overlay District Proposed Amendment to the Hyannis Zoning Map Creating the Mixed-Use Sub Zone of the Medical Services Overlay District Proposed Amendment to the Barnstable Zoning Map Creating the Mixed-Use Sub Zone of the Medical Services Overlay District SECTION 2 By amending Article II, Section 240-5, Establishment of districts,
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 the Zoning Map of Barnstable, Mass. Dated September 1, 1998, as previously amended, as referenced in Article II, Section 240-6, to add a Mixed-Use Sub Zone of the Medical Services Overlay District, as shown on maps dated July 7, 2021, prepared by the … VOTE: Roll Call: PASSES 13 YES Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber Agenda Item 2021-005 the gun machine range has been moved to the August 5th, 2021 Town Council Meeting.”
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