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Barnstable Town Council
How the Barnstable Town Council voted, from the Town Council’s official minutes. 13 members, one per precinct. Jeffrey Mendes first appears on November 18, 2021. David Bogan resigned in May 2022. Paul Hebert’s last meeting in these minutes is September 1, 2022. Paul Cusack and Betty Ludtke first appear in October 2022. Matthew Levesque presides. Covers 43 meetings, November 18 to November 16, 2023.
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What does the Town Council do? It is the town’s lawmaking body (this town has no Town Meeting). It passes local laws (bylaws or ordinances), votes on the yearly budget, and approves borrowing and zoning changes.
The council hires the town manager or administrator, who runs the town day to day and proposes the budget.
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Members
Nikolas AtsalisTown Member · Town Council · at 40 of 43 meetingsDavid BoganTown Member · Town Council · at 10 of 12 meetings · until May 2022
Kristine ClarkTown Member · Town Council · at 41 of 43 meetingsJennifer CullumTown Member · Town Council · at 39 of 43 meetingsPaul CusackTown Member · Town Council · at 24 of 25 meetings · from Oct 2022Paul HebertTown Member · Town Council · at 17 of 17 meetings · until Sep 2022
Betty LudtkeTown Member · Town Council · at 20 of 25 meetings · from Oct 2022Jeffrey MendesTown Member · Town Council · at 41 of 43 meetingsPaul NearyTown Member · Town Council · at 39 of 43 meetingsJessica Rapp GrassettiTown Member · Town Council · at 38 of 43 meetingsPaula SchneppTown Member · Town Council · at 41 of 43 meetingsTracy ShaughnessyTown Member · Town Council · at 41 of 43 meetings
Gordon StarrTown Member · Town Council · at 41 of 43 meetingsEric SteinhilberTown Member · Town Council · at 38 of 43 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Not here yet: we have loaded the Town Council’s minutes from October 2020 on. Since 2021 most roll calls list the members voting yes and name those voting no or abstaining; we show those by name. When the minutes say only “unanimous” or give a count that matches everyone present, we show every member listed as present and mark the vote as worked out from the count. Votes that only send an item to a public hearing or second reading are labeled as such. Where a count cannot be matched to names, we show only the count. Motions are not credited to a mover: the minutes say “upon a motion duly made and seconded.”
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Nov 22024-053 Authorization Of A Housing Development Incentive Program Tax…Motion: ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby votes to authorize the Tax…Passed 12–0 · see note
November 2, 2023 · Item 2024-053: 2024-053 Authorization Of A Housing Development Incentive Program Tax Increment Exemption Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And Atlantic Apartments, Llc For Eleven (11) New Market Rate Residential Units
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby votes to authorize the Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Atlantic Apartments, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for eleven (11) market rate residential units located at 171 Main Street and 16 School Street, Hyannis, substantially in the form as presented to the Town Council at this meeting, and further authorizes the Town Manager to execute the TIE Agreement and submit it to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for approval.
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 Town Council hereby votes to authorize the Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Atlantic Apartments, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for eleven (11) market rate residential units located at 171 Main Street and 16 School Street, Hyannis, … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES I RECUSE (NEARY).”
Nov 22024-054 Authorization Of A Housing Development Incentive Program Tax…Motion: ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby votes to authorize a Tax…Passed Unanimous, 13 present · see note
November 2, 2023 · Item 2024-054: 2024-054 Authorization Of A Housing Development Incentive Program Tax Increment Exemption Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And Dunrovin Too, Llc For Eight (8) New Market Rate Residential Units Located
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby votes to authorize a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Dunrovin Too, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for eight (8) market rate residential units located at 68 Yarmouth Road, Hyannis, in the form as presented to the Town Council at this meeting, and further authorizes the Town Manager to execute the TIE Agreement and submit it to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for approval.
The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Nikolas Atsalis arrived at 7:39 PM, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby votes to authorize a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Dunrovin Too, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for eight (8) market rate residential units located at 68 Yarmouth Road, Hyannis, in the form as presented to the … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Nov 22024-055 Authorization Of A Housing Development Incentive Program Tax…Motion: ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby votes to authorize a Tax…Passed 12–0 · see note
November 2, 2023 · Item 2024-055: 2024-055 Authorization Of A Housing Development Incentive Program Tax Increment Exemption Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And Ccr Holding, Llc For Ten (10) New Market Rate Residential Units Located…
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby votes to authorize a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and CCR Holding, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program M.G.L. c. 40V and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00 for ten (10) market rate residential units located at 50 Yarmouth Road, Hyannis, substantially in the form as presented to the Town Council at this meeting, and further authorizes the Town Manager to execute the TIE Agreement and submit it to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for approval.
The minutes record 12 yes, 0 no, 1 abstaining, 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 votes to authorize a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and CCR Holding, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program M.G.L. c. 40V and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00 for ten (10) market rate residential units located at 50 Yarmouth Road, Hyannis, substantially in the form as … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES 1 ABSTAIN (RAPP GRASSETTI).”
Nov 22024-056 Appointments To A Board/committee/commissionMotion: Resolved: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a…Passed Unanimous, 13 present · see note
November 2, 2023 · Item 2024-056: 2024-056 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: Janet Kraemer, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Licensing Authority: Jessica Sylver as an Associate member to a term expiring 06/2024
The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Nikolas Atsalis arrived at 7:39 PM, so may not have voted.
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: Janet Kraemer, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Licensing Authority: Jessica Sylver as an Associate member to a term expiring 06/2024 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Nov 22024-059 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2024 Law…Motion: RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager…Passed Unanimous, 13 present · see note
November 2, 2023 · Item 2024-059: 2024-059 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2024 Law Enforcement Body-worn Camera Program Grant In The Amount Of $151,554.60 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Public Safety And…
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2024 Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Program grant in the amount of $151,554.60 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of funding costs associated with the initial start-up and implementation of law enforcement officers' body-worn cameras.
The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Nikolas Atsalis arrived at 7:39 PM, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2024 Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Program grant in the amount of $151,554.60 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of funding costs associated with the initial start-up and implementation of law enforcement officers' body-worn cameras. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Oct 192024-049 Authorization To Expend A Grant In The Amount…Motion: ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager…Passed Unanimous, 11 present · see note
October 19, 2023 · Item 2024-049: 2024-049 Authorization To Expend A Grant In The Amount Of $8,190 From The Massachusetts Department Of Environmental Protection For The Purpose Of Enhancing The Town's Waste Reduction Programs
ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a 2024 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Recycling Dividends Program (“RDP”) in the amount of $8,190 for the purpose of enhancing its waste reduction programs through the acquisition of recycling containers, recycling carts and recycling bins, waste reduction and/or recycling outreach and education materials, and other related expenses authorized by the RDP.
The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Paul Neary arrived at 7:06 PM, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a 2024 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Recycling Dividends Program (“RDP”) in the amount of $8,190 for the purpose of enhancing its waste reduction programs through the acquisition of recycling containers, recycling carts and recycling bins, waste reduction … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Oct 192024-050 Authorization To Expend A Federal Fiscal Year 2023…Motion: RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager…Passed Unanimous, 11 present · see note
October 19, 2023 · Item 2024-050: 2024-050 Authorization To Expend A Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant In The Amount Of $33,316 From The U.s. Department Of Justice
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $33,316 for the purpose of funding specific policing services, programs and purchases under a disparate certification allocation that includes the Towns of Barnstable and Falmouth; and that, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant, the Barnstable Police Department shall serve as grant administrator and fiscal agent and shall distribute the grant funds on a reimbursement basis as follows: up to $21,715 to the Town of Barnstable for public safety training and strategic planning services and up to $11,601 to the Town of Falmouth for the purchase of an all-terrain vehicle for its police department.
The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Paul Neary arrived at 7:06 PM, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $33,316 for the purpose of funding specific policing services, programs and purchases under a disparate certification allocation that includes the Towns of Barnstable and … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Oct 19The Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager…Motion: RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager…Passed Unanimous, 11 present · see note
October 19, 2023: The Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2024 Coastal Resiliency Grant in the amount of $92,579 from the
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2024 Coastal Resiliency Grant in the amount of $92,579 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Office for the purpose of funding design and permitting of the Sandy Neck Beach Facility Coastal Resiliency Project.
The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Paul Neary arrived at 7:06 PM, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2024 Coastal Resiliency Grant in the amount of $92,579 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Office for the purpose of funding design and permitting of the Sandy Neck Beach Facility Coastal Resiliency Project. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS 2024- 053 AUTHORIZATION OF A HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM TAX INCREMENT EXEMPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE AND ATLANTIC APARTMENTS, LLC FOR ELEVEN (11) NEW MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATED AT 171 MAIN STREET AND 16.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Oct 192024-057 Acquisition Of An Easement For Sewer Purposes Within…Motion: RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on…Passed Unanimous, 11 present · see note
October 19, 2023 · Item 2024-057: 2024-057 Acquisition Of An Easement For Sewer Purposes Within Maywood Avenue And Newton Avenue In Hyannis Port
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction to take or acquire for sewer purposes a perpetual easement within the private rights of way of Newton Avenue and Maywood Avenue in Hyannis Port, and accept the ownership of all or a portion of sewer infrastructure to be constructed within the easement area and Hyannis Avenue by the owners of the properties at 8 Newton Avenue and 25 Maywood Avenue in Hyannis Port, subject to review and approval by the Director of Public Works and the Town Attorney. The Town Manager is authorized to negotiate, accept, sign, deliver and record documents for the purposes necessary to effectuate this resolve and complete this transaction.
The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Paul Neary arrived at 7:06 PM, 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, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction to take or acquire for sewer purposes a perpetual easement within the private rights of way of Newton Avenue and Maywood Avenue in Hyannis Port, and accept the ownership of all or a portion of sewer infrastructure to be constructed within the easement area and Hyannis … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Oct 52024-020 Appointments To A Board/committee/commissionMotion: Resolved: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a…Passed 10–1 · see note
October 5, 2023 · Item 2024-020: 2024-020 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
Resolved: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: James Sproul, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Housing Committee: Asia Graves, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Appeals Committee: Aaron Webb, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Open Space Committee: Lev Malakhoff, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2024
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 appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: James Sproul, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Housing Committee: Asia Graves, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Appeals Committee: Aaron Webb, as a … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES, 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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