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February 3, 2022
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Nikolas Atsalis, David Bogan, Kristine Clark, Jennifer Cullum, Paul Hebert, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Tracy Shaughnessy, Gordon Starr, Eric Steinhilber
Absent: Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Mathew Levesque
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of January 20, 2022 as presented.
To accept the minutes of January 20, 2022 as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to accept the minutes of January 20, 2022 as presented. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Hebert, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber. COMMUNICATIONS- from elected officials, boards, committees, and staff commission reports, correspondence and announcements:.”
2022-069 Open and continue to public hearing 02/17/2022: 2022-069 Authorizing The Town Manager To Execute A Major Amendment To The Original Regulatory Agreement 2019-03 Between The Town Of Barnstable And Airview, Llc For The Properties Located At 451 And 467 Iyannou
To open and continue to public hearing 02/17/2022 (2022-069: ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager pursuant to Sections 168-5 and 168-10 of Chapter 168 of the General Ordinances of the Code of the Town of Barnstable (the “Code”) to amend the original Regulatory Agreement 2019-03 between the Town of Barnstable and Airview, LLC for the properties located at 451 and 467 Iyannough Road/Route 28, Hyannis, Massachusetts, shown on Town of Barnstable Assessor's Map 311 as Parcels 027, 081 and 082, respectively, and which are more particularly described in the deed recorded with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 28116, Page 008 (collectively, the "Property"), consisting of approximately 2.108 acres of land, and further)
The minutes record 10 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 authorizes the Town Manager pursuant to Sections 168-5 and 168-10 of Chapter 168 of the General Ordinances of the Code of the Town of Barnstable (the “Code”) to amend the original Regulatory Agreement 2019-03 between the Town of Barnstable and Airview, LLC for the properties located at 451 and 467 Iyannough Road/Route 28, Hyannis, Massachusetts, shown on … VOTE: OPEN AND CONTINUE TO PUBLIC HEARING 02/17/2022 - PASSES 10 YES 1 ABSTAIN.”
2022-072 2022-072 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $156,849 For The Barnstable Police Department Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Expense Budget For The Purpose Of Funding The Costs Associated With The Hiring Of Ten Patr
ORDERED: That the amount of $156,849 be added to the Fiscal Year 2022 Police Department General Fund Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of funding the initial expenses related to hiring, training, uniform, ammunition and equipment purchases for 8 new police recruits and 2 transfer officers, and to fund this appropriation, that the amount of $156,849 be provided from the General Fund Reserve.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $156,849 be added to the Fiscal Year 2022 Police Department General Fund Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of funding the initial expenses related to hiring, training, uniform, ammunition and equipment purchases for 8 new police recruits and 2 transfer officers, and to fund this appropriation, that the amount of $156,849 be provided from the General Fund Reserve. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Hebert, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2022-074 2022-074 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $10,000 For The Purpose Of Acquiring An Easement Over Real Property Located At 195 Phinney's Lane, Barnstable (centerville) Shown On Assessor's Map 209 As Parcel 0
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to purchase, take by eminent domain under chapter 79 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, or otherwise acquire for sewer, infrastructure, and related purposes, an easement over a parcel of land located at 195 Phinney's Lane, Barnstable (Centerville) Massachusetts, shown on Town of Barnstable Assessors' Map 209, Parcel 020 and described in a deed recorded with Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 33594, Page 345, and that the amount of $10,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding this acquisition, and to fund the appropriation that $10,000 be provided from the available resources in the Town's Sewer Construction and Private Way Maintenance and Improvement Special Revenue Fund; and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
The minutes record 9 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 authorizes the Town Manager to purchase, take by eminent domain under chapter 79 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, or otherwise acquire for sewer, infrastructure, and related purposes, an easement over a parcel of land located at 195 Phinney's Lane, Barnstable (Centerville) Massachusetts, shown on Town of Barnstable Assessors' Map 209, Parcel 020 and … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES 1 ABSTAIN.”
2022-075 2022-075 Resolve Approving A Letter Opposing The Discharge Of Radioactive Wastewater Into Cape Cod Bay
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve sending a letter, substantially in the form as presented at this meeting, to state and federal officials and policy makers, stating the Council's opposition to any plan to discharge radioactive wastewater into Cape Cod Bay by Holtec International, the current owner of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth, or any other future owner.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve sending a letter, substantially in the form as presented at this meeting, to state and federal officials and policy makers, stating the Council's opposition to any plan to discharge radioactive wastewater into Cape Cod Bay by Holtec International, the current owner of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth, or any other future owner. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Hebert, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2022-076 2022-076 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2022 Planning Assistance Grant In The Amount Of $37,500 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts To Update Design Guidelines And Historic District Guidelines In Dow
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2022 Planning Assistance Grant in the amount of $37,500 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for the purpose of hiring a consultant to update the Town's downtown design guidelines (the “Design & Infrastructure Plan”) together with the guidelines for the Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District to promote new development balanced with the protection of historic resources and community heritage.
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 2022 Planning Assistance Grant in the amount of $37,500 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for the purpose of hiring a consultant to update the Town's downtown design guidelines (the “Design & Infrastructure Plan”) together … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Hebert, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2022-077 2022-077 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2022 Cultural District Grant In The Amount Of $7,500 From The Massachusetts Cultural Council's Cultural District Grant Program For The Barnstable Village Cultural
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2022 grant in the amount of $7,500 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council's Cultural District Grant Program for the purpose of funding the installation of informational signage in front of five historically significant buildings promoting their historical heritage and providing links to the artsbarnstable.com website and to the self-guided walking tour of Barnstable Village.
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 2022 grant in the amount of $7,500 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council's Cultural District Grant Program for the purpose of funding the installation of informational signage in front of five historically significant buildings promoting their historical heritage and providing … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Hebert, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2022-078 2022-078 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2022 Cultural District Grant In The Amount Of $7,500 From The Massachusetts Cultural Council's Cultural District Grant Program For The Hyannis Hyarts Cultural Dis
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2022 grant in the amount of $7,500 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council's Cultural District Grant Program for the purpose of providing financial assistance to expand programming efforts along the Walkway-to-the-Sea, from the Hyannis Village Green to the harbor front. This will increase revenue for the creative community, provide additional attractions to generate excitement and interest in our vibrant downtown, and enhance connectivity throughout the Hyannis HyArts Cultural District.
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 2022 grant in the amount of $7,500 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council's Cultural District Grant Program for the purpose of providing financial assistance to expand programming efforts along the Walkway-to-the-Sea, from the Hyannis Village Green to the harbor front. This will … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Hebert, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2022-079 2022-079 Authorization To Expend A Grant In The Amount Of $6,805 From The Massachusetts Association Of Councils On Aging To Support Caregiver Respite At The Barnstable Adult Community Center
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a grant in the amount of $6,805 from the Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging to support the Council on Aging Division's Respite Program by funding eleven 3-hour respite sessions through June 30, 2022.
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 grant in the amount of $6,805 from the Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging to support the Council on Aging Division's Respite Program by funding eleven 3-hour respite sessions through June 30, 2022. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Hebert, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2022-080 2022-080 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $104,000 For The School Administration Building Mechanical Improvement Project
ORDERED: That the amount of $104,000 be transferred from the Capital Improvement Project approved under Town Council Order 2019-149, New Municipal Pier Design, and added to the Capital Improvement Project approved under Town Council Order 2019-148, School Administration Building Mechanical Improvement Project, for a revised total appropriation amount of $1,100,000 for the purpose of funding project management and any contingencies that may arise in the project, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the funds made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $104,000 be transferred from the Capital Improvement Project approved under Town Council Order 2019-149, New Municipal Pier Design, and added to the Capital Improvement Project approved under Town Council Order 2019-148, School Administration Building Mechanical Improvement Project, for a revised total appropriation amount of $1,100,000 for the purpose of funding … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Hebert, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
TO ADJOURN:
VOTED TO ADJOURN:
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED TO ADJOURN: VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Bogan, Clark, Cullum, Hebert, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber. Adjourned at 9:07 PM Respectfully submitted, Janet E. Murphy Assistant Town Clerk/Town of Barnstable.”
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