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October 7, 2021
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Nikolas Atsalis, David Bogan, Kristine Clark, Jennifer Cullum, Debra Dagwan, Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Paul Hebert, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Tracy Shaughnessy, Gordon Starr, Eric Steinhilber
Absent: Mathew Levesque
During the meeting:
- Eric Steinhilber arrived late (7:55)
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of September 16, 2021 as presented.
To accept the minutes of September 16, 2021 as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to accept the minutes of September 16, 2021 as presented. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr. COMMUNICATIONS- from elected officials, boards, committees, and staff commission reports, correspondence and announcements:.”
2022-023 2022-023 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple- member Board/Committee/Commission: Council on Aging: Lucinda Loring, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2024; Disability Commission: Brian Freeman, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2024; John Lundborn, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2023; Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission: Mark Despotopulos, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2023; Planning Board: Tim O‟Neill, as a regular 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 individuals to a multiple- member Board/Committee/Commission: Council on Aging: Lucinda Loring, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2024; Disability Commission: Brian Freeman, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2024; John Lundborn, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2023; Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic … VOTE: TO A 2ND READING ON 10/21/21-Passes 11 Yes Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber. (Cullum off zoom).”
2022-024 2022-024 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Disability Commission: Paula Breagy as a regular 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 individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Disability Commission: Paula Breagy as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2022. VOTE: TO A 2ND READING ON 10/21/21 -Passes 12 yes Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber. 2022-025AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, CHAPTER 241, ARTICLE III, MULTIPLE-MEMBER APPOINTIVE ORGANIZATION, § 241-21.”
Pursuant to Section 5-1 of the Town of Barnstable Home Rule Charter, the Administrative Code, Chapter 241, Article III, Multiple-Member Appointive Organization,
ORDERED: That pursuant to Section 5-1 of the Town of Barnstable Home Rule Charter, the Administrative Code, Chapter 241, Article III, Multiple-Member Appointive Organization, § 241-21 Board of Health, Section A, is hereby amended by striking out “three” in the first sentence and inserting “five” in its place. So that § 241-21 A., as amended, shall read as follows: “A. Term of office. There shall be a Board of Health consisting of five regular members, one of whom shall be a physician, plus one alternate member. The alternate member shall have voting rights at meetings if there is an absence of a regular member.”
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That pursuant to Section 5-1 of the Town of Barnstable Home Rule Charter, the Administrative Code, Chapter 241, Article III, Multiple-Member Appointive Organization, § 241-21 Board of Health, Section A, is hereby amended by striking out “three” in the first sentence and inserting “five” in its place. So that § 241-21 A., as amended, shall read as follows: “A. Term of office. There … VOTE: TO A 2ND READING ON 10/21/21-Passes 12 yes Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2022-026 2022-026 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2022 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant In The Amount Of $20,566.86 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Public Safety A
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes to expend a Fiscal Year 2022 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant in the amount of $20,566.86 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of funding costs associated with emergency dispatch operations, and that the Town Manager be 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 hereby authorizes to expend a Fiscal Year 2022 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant in the amount of $20,566.86 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of funding costs associated with emergency dispatch operations, and that the Town Manager be authorized to contract for and expend … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2022-027 2022-027 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2022 Municipal Road Safety Grant In The Amount Of $49,997.00 From The Executive Office Of Public Safety And Security
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize to expend a Fiscal Year 2022 Municipal Road Safety Grant in the amount of $49,997.00 from the Commonwealth Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Highway Safety Division for the purpose of funding the cost of traffic enforcement mobilizations, equipment and driver education for minors, and that the Town Manager be authorized to contract for and expend the grant funds for the purposes set forth herein.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize to expend a Fiscal Year 2022 Municipal Road Safety Grant in the amount of $49,997.00 from the Commonwealth Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Highway Safety Division for the purpose of funding the cost of traffic enforcement mobilizations, equipment and driver education for minors, and that the Town Manager be authorized to … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2022-028 2022-028 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2022 Coastal Pollutant Remediation Grant From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Department Of Coastal Zone Management In The Amount Of $126,915 For Construction
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize to expend a Fiscal Year 2022 Coastal Pollutant Remediation Grant in the amount of $126,915 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Coastal Zone Management for the purpose of constructing stormwater improvements along River Road in Marstons Mills, and that the Town Manager be authorized to contract for and expend the grant funds for the purpose stated herein.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize to expend a Fiscal Year 2022 Coastal Pollutant Remediation Grant in the amount of $126,915 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Coastal Zone Management for the purpose of constructing stormwater improvements along River Road in Marstons Mills, and that the Town Manager be authorized to contract for and expend the grant funds for the purpose stated herein. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2022-029 2022-029 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2022 Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Technology Services And Security Grant In The Amount Of $62,779.94 For Radio Replacements In The Marine An
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize to expend a Fiscal Year 2022 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System (CoMIRS) Radio Upgrade Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security in the amount of $62,779.94 for the replacement of 12 portable and 14 mobile radios and the associated programming and installation costs in the Marine and Environmental Affairs Department, and that the Town Manager be 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 authorize to expend a Fiscal Year 2022 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System (CoMIRS) Radio Upgrade Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security in the amount of $62,779.94 for the replacement of 12 portable and 14 mobile radios and the associated programming and installation … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2022-030 2022-030 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2022 Seaport Economic Council Grant From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Housing And Economic Development In The Amount Of $256,800 For Des
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize to expend a Fiscal Year 2022 Seaport Economic Council grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development in the amount of $256,800 for the design and permitting of the Hyannis Harbor Dredging Project, and that the Town Manager be 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 authorize to expend a Fiscal Year 2022 Seaport Economic Council grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development in the amount of $256,800 for the design and permitting of the Hyannis Harbor Dredging Project, and that the Town Manager be authorized to contract for and expend the grant funds for the purpose stated herein. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2022-031 2022-031 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2022 Seaport Economic Council Infrastructure Grant From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Housing And Economic Development In The Amount Of $
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize to expend a Fiscal Year 2022 Seaport Economic Council Infrastructure Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development in the amount of $465,600 for the design and permitting of the Bismore Park Marina Improvements Project, and that the Town Manager be 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 authorize to expend a Fiscal Year 2022 Seaport Economic Council Infrastructure Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development in the amount of $465,600 for the design and permitting of the Bismore Park Marina Improvements Project, and that the Town Manager be authorized to contract for and expend … VOTE: VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
The Town Council approves the execution and delivery by the Town Manager of a First Amended Host Community Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Vineyard
RESOLVED: That the Town Council approves the execution and delivery by the Town Manager of a First Amended Host Community Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Vineyard Wind, LLC, amending the Host Community Agreement between the Town and Vineyard Wind, LLC, dated October 3, 2018, substantially in the form of the draft agreement on file with the Office of the Town Council; and further approves the execution and delivery by the Town Manager of a second Host Community Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Vineyard Wind, LLC, substantially in the form of the draft agreement on file with the Office of the Town Council, for the Vineyard Wind Project which is currently pending before the Commonwealth‟s Department of Public Utilities in D.P.U. 20-56 and 20-57 and with the Energy Facilities Siting Board in EFSB 20-01.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council approves the execution and delivery by the Town Manager of a First Amended Host Community Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Vineyard Wind, LLC, amending the Host Community Agreement between the Town and Vineyard Wind, LLC, dated October 3, 2018, substantially in the form of the draft agreement on file with the Office of the Town Council; and further … VOTE: TO A 2ND READING ON 10/21/21 PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2022-033 2022-033 Adoption Of The 2020 Town Of Barnstable Precinct Map
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby approves the 2020 Re-precincting Map prepared for the Town of Barnstable through the courtesy of William F. Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth and Census Liaison, as presented to the Town Council at this meeting; and requests that the Town Clerk forward said map, a physical boundary description of each precinct, population figures for each precinct, a list of census block numbers for each precinct, and a certified copy of this vote to the Local Election Districts Review Commission for approval.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby approves the 2020 Re-precincting Map prepared for the Town of Barnstable through the courtesy of William F. Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth and Census Liaison, as presented to the Town Council at this meeting; and requests that the Town Clerk forward said map, a physical boundary description of each precinct, population figures for each precinct, a … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
To the planning board: The Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 That Chapter 240, Article II, Section 6, The
To the planning board (ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 That Chapter 240, Article II, Section 6, The Zoning Map of the Town of Barnstable Massachusetts is hereby amended to expand the Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District to include the parcels shown on Assessors‟ Map 013 as Parcels 004, 005, and 052 as shown on the maps entitled; “Proposed Amendment to the Town Zoning Map Expanding the Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District In Marstons Mills” “Proposed Amendment to the Marstons Mills Zoning Map expanding the Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District In Marstons Mills” Each dated Oc)
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 That Chapter 240, Article II, Section 6, The Zoning Map of the Town of Barnstable Massachusetts is hereby amended to expand the Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District to include the parcels shown on Assessors‟ Map 013 as Parcels 004, 005, and 052 as … VOTE: TO THE PLANNING BOARD PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
TO ADJOURN:
VOTED TO ADJOURN:
The minutes record 13 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 VOTED TO ADJOURN: VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Dagwan, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber. Adjourned at 8:54 PM Respectfully submitted, Ann M Quirk Town Clerk/Town of Barnstable.”
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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