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Barnstable Town Council · 2021–2023 Council · Regular meeting

July 21, 2022

21 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Nikolas Atsalis, Kristine Clark, Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Paul Hebert, Mathew Levesque, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Tracy Shaughnessy, Gordon Starr, Eric Steinhilber

Absent: Jennifer Cullum

Every vote, in order

To accept the minutes of June 16, 2022 as presented.

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

To accept the minutes of June 16, 2022 as presented.

Yes: Atsalis, Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Shaughnessy, StarrAbstained: Clark, Schnepp, Steinhilber

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to accept the minutes of June 16, 2022 as presented. VOTE: PASSES 8 YES 3 ABSTAIN (Clark, Schnepp, Steinhilber) Roll Call: Atsalis, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr. Council President Levesque said prior to tonight's Town Council meeting, I reviewed 1 set of Executive Session minutes with the Assistant Town Clerk and the T.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

To continued non-disclosure for the Executive Session minutes of May 19, 2022.

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

To continued non-disclosure for the Executive Session minutes of May 19, 2022.

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 to continued non-disclosure for the Executive Session minutes of May 19, 2022. VOTE: PASSES 10 YES 1 ABSTAIN.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

2023-001 2023-001 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2022 Legislative Earmark From The Massachusetts Department Of Mental Health In The Amount Of $60,000

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2022 Legislative Earmark in the amount of $60,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health for the purpose of funding part- time co-response clinician services at the Barnstable Police Department, with such funds to be expended by June 30, 2026

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 Legislative Earmark in the amount of $60,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health for the purpose of funding part- time co-response clinician services at the Barnstable Police Department, with such funds to be expended by June 30, 2026 VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

2023-002 Refer to public hearing on 08/18/2022: 2023-002 Supplemental Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $6,007,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Reconstruction Of Runway 6-24 Project At The Cape Cod Gateway Airport

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To refer to public hearing on 08/18/2022 (2023-002: ORDERED: That the amount of $13,045,000 appropriated under Town Council Order 2021-088 be increased by $6,007,000 for a total revised appropriation amount of $19,052,000 for the purpose of funding the Airport's Design and Reconstruction of Runway 6-24 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 $19,052,000 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 therefor; and that in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of an)

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $13,045,000 appropriated under Town Council Order 2021-088 be increased by $6,007,000 for a total revised appropriation amount of $19,052,000 for the purpose of funding the Airport's Design and Reconstruction of Runway 6-24 Project, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the … VOTE: REFER TO PUBLIC HEARING ON 08/18/2022 - PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

2023-003 2023-003 Resolve Approving Mark S. Ells' Outside Employment With Cape Cod Community College

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

RESOLVED: That, in accordance with Section 7 of the Employment Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Mark S. Ells effective July 21, 2021, the Barnstable Town Council does hereby approve and ratify Mark S. Ells' outside employment with Cape Cod Community College (the “College”) to allow him to continue teaching at the College for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That, in accordance with Section 7 of the Employment Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Mark S. Ells effective July 21, 2021, the Barnstable Town Council does hereby approve and ratify Mark S. Ells' outside employment with Cape Cod Community College (the “College”) to allow him to continue teaching at the College for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Refer to second reading on 08/18/2022: The Town Council appoints the following individual to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Council on Aging: Ellen Queeney, as a regular member to a te

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To refer to second reading on 08/18/2022 (RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individual to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Council on Aging: Ellen Queeney, as a regular member to a term expiring 6/2025)

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: Council on Aging: Ellen Queeney, as a regular member to a term expiring 6/2025 VOTE: REFER TO SECOND READING ON 08/18/2022 - PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Refer to second reading on 08/18/2022: The Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Planning Board: Raymond Sexton, as a regular member to a

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To refer to second reading on 08/18/2022 (RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Planning Board: Raymond Sexton, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2025; Robert Twiss, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2025; Sandy Neck Board: William Monroe, as a member at large to a term expiring 06/2025; William Carey, as a member at large to a term expiring 6/2025)

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: Planning Board: Raymond Sexton, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2025; Robert Twiss, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2025; Sandy Neck Board: William Monroe, as a member at large to a term expiring 06/2025; William Carey, as a member at large to a term expiring 6/2025 VOTE: REFER TO SECOND READING ON 08/18/2022 - PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

2023-006 2023-006 Confirming Reappointments To The Affordable Housing/growth & Development Trust Fund Board

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

RESOLVED: That Town Council hereby confirms the Town Manager's reappointment of the following individuals to serve as Trustees of the Affordable Housing/Growth and Development Trust Fund Board (the “Board”), pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. c. 44 §55C, and in accordance with the Amended Declaration of Trust, as approved by the Board at its September 25, 2020 meeting: Michael Andrew Clyburn, a resident of Sandwich, MA, to a term expiring June 30, 2023 Mark Milne, a resident of Marstons Mills, MA, to a term expiring June 30, 2024 Wendy Northcross, a resident of West Barnstable, MA, to a term expiring June 30, 2023 Laura Shufelt, a resident of West Barnstable, MA, to a term expiring June 30, 2024

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That Town Council hereby confirms the Town Manager's reappointment of the following individuals to serve as Trustees of the Affordable Housing/Growth and Development Trust Fund Board (the “Board”), pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. c. 44 §55C, and in accordance with the Amended Declaration of Trust, as approved by the Board at its September 25, 2020 meeting: Michael Andrew … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

2023-007 2023-007 Authorization To Expend A Grant From Barnstable County In The Amount Of $1,965,218.61 To Fund A Portion Of The Cost Of Constructing A Pump Station At 725 Main Street Hyannis

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

RESOLVED: That the Barnstable Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a grant from Barnstable County in the amount of $1,965,218.61 for the purpose of constructing a pump station at 725 Main Street Hyannis.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Barnstable Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a grant from Barnstable County in the amount of $1,965,218.61 for the purpose of constructing a pump station at 725 Main Street Hyannis. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

2022-008 Refer to public hearing on 08/18/2022: 2022-008 Order Accepting The Provisions Of M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5n And Amending Chapter 183 Of The General Ordinances To Add A Program For A Veterans Property Tax Work-off Abatement

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To refer to public hearing on 08/18/2022 (2022-008: ORDERED: SECTION 1. That the Town Council hereby accepts the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 59, § 5N, effective for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. SECTION 2. That the General Ordinances, Part I, of the Code of the Town of Barnstable are hereby amended by deleting Chapter 183 in its entirety and inserting the following new Chapter 183 in its place: “Chapter 183. Senior Citizen and Veterans Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Programs § 183-1. Purpose. In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 59, § 5K and M.G.L. c. 59, § 5N, the Town is offering programs which allow certain eligible seniors aged 60 and older and veterans the opportunity to perform work for the Tow)

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: SECTION 1. That the Town Council hereby accepts the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 59, § 5N, effective for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. SECTION 2. That the General Ordinances, Part I, of the Code of the Town of Barnstable are hereby amended by deleting Chapter 183 in its entirety and inserting the following new Chapter 183 in its place: “Chapter 183. … VOTE: REFER TO PUBLIC HEARING ON 08/18/2022 - PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

2023-009 2023-009 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2023 Masstrails Grant From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts In The Amount Of $500,000 For Preliminary Design Of The Cape Cod Rail Trail Phase 4 Extension In The

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 MassTrails Grant in the amount of $500,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the purpose of funding the preliminary design of the Cape Cod Rail Trail Phase 4 extension in the Town of Barnstable.

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 2023 MassTrails Grant in the amount of $500,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the purpose of funding the preliminary design of the Cape Cod Rail Trail Phase 4 extension in the Town of Barnstable. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

2023-010 2023-010 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2023 Shared Streets And Spaces Grant From The Massachusetts Department Of Transportation In The Amount Of $50,000 To Fund The Purchase Of A Sidewalk Snow Machine

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 Shared Streets and Spaces Grant in the amount of $50,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the purpose of purchasing a sidewalk snow machine.

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 2023 Shared Streets and Spaces Grant in the amount of $50,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the purpose of purchasing a sidewalk snow machine. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

2023-011 Refer to planning board: 2023-011 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I, General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article V Section 46, Home Occupation, And Article Iii Section 14, Rc-1 And Rf Residential Districts, Subse

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To refer to planning board (2023-011: 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 V Accessory Uses, Section 46, Home Occupation by deleting Section 240- 46 in its entirety and inserting the following new Section 240-46 in its place: “§ 240-46 Home occupation. A. Intent. It is the intent of this section to allow the residents of the Town of Barnstable to operate a home occupation within a dwelling, subject to the provisions of this section, provided that the activity shall not be discernible from outside the dwelling except as provided herein; there shall be no increase in noise or odor; no visible alteration to the premises w)

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 V Accessory Uses, Section 46, Home Occupation by deleting Section 240- 46 in its entirety and inserting the following new Section 240-46 in its place: “§ 240-46 Home occupation. A. Intent. It is the intent of this section to allow the residents … VOTE: REFER TO PLANNING BOARD - PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

2023-012 Refer to public hearing on 08/18/2022: 2023-012 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $62,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Local Match Requirement For A Federal Grant From The Natural Resource Conservation Service In The Amount Of $320,000 For The

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To refer to public hearing on 08/18/2022 (2023-012: ORDERED: That the amount of $62,000 be appropriated and added to the amount appropriated under Town Council Order 2022-116, resulting in a revised appropriation amount of $112,000, representing the local match requirement for the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service in the amount of $320,000, and that to meet this appropriation, that $62,000 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, and that the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend this appropriation and grant for the purpose of funding the Long Pond Fishway Design, Permitting and Construction Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2023 -)

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $62,000 be appropriated and added to the amount appropriated under Town Council Order 2022-116, resulting in a revised appropriation amount of $112,000, representing the local match requirement for the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service in the amount of $320,000, and that to meet this appropriation, … VOTE: REFER TO PUBLIC HEARING ON 08/18/2022 - PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

2023-013 Refer to public hearing on 08/18/2022: 2023-013 Authorizing The Town Manager To Execute A Regulatory Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And S&c Realty Investment Co., Llc, For 442 Main Street, Hyannis

Minutes, page 21

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To refer to public hearing on 08/18/2022 (2023-013: 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 S&C Realty Investment Co., LLC for the property at 442 Main Street, Hyannis, Massachusetts, and shown on Assessor's Map 309 as Parcel 223, consisting of 35,531 square feet of land and located in the Hyannis Village Business District (HVB) zoning district; the Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District; and the Aquifer Protection (AP) overlay district (hereafter, the “Property”); and further authorizing the redevelopment of the Property by enclosi)

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 S&C Realty Investment Co., LLC for the property at 442 Main Street, Hyannis, Massachusetts, and shown on Assessor's Map 309 as Parcel 223, consisting … VOTE: REFER TO PUBLIC HEARING ON 08/18/2022 - PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

2023-014 Refer to public hearing on 08/18/2022: 2023-014 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $150,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Local Match Requirement For A Federal Grant From The Natural Resources Conservation Service In The Amount Of $1,529,333 For

Minutes, page 21

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To refer to public hearing on 08/18/2022 (2023-014: ORDERED: That the amount of $150,000 be appropriated and added to the amount appropriated under Town Council Order 2014-108, resulting in a revised appropriation amount of $543,500, representing the local match requirement for the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service in the amount of $1,529,333, and that to meet this appropriation, that $150,000 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, and that the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend this appropriation and grant for the purpose of funding the Upper Marstons Mills Fishway Design, Permitting and Construction Project, including the payment)

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $150,000 be appropriated and added to the amount appropriated under Town Council Order 2014-108, resulting in a revised appropriation amount of $543,500, representing the local match requirement for the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service in the amount of $1,529,333, and that to meet this … VOTE: REFER TO PUBLIC HEARING ON 08/18/2022 - PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

2023-015 2023-015 Order To Petition The General Court Of The Commonwealth To Enact Special Legislation Approving The Grant Of Easement To Park City Wind Llc In Certain Parcels Of Land, Namely That Portion Of Craigville

Minutes, page 22

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby directs the Town Manager to submit a petition to the General Court of the Commonwealth for a special act approving the grant of an easement to Park City Wind LLC, as follows; provided that this Order shall supersede and replace Order No. 2022-191 approved by the Town Council on June 2, 2022: “AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO PARK CITY WIND LLC Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the town council of the city known as the town of Barnstable may grant to Park City Wind LLC, and its successors and assigns, permanent easements in parcels of land, namely a portion of Craigville Beach known as town of Barnstable assessors' parcel 206-013 and a portion of 20 South

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby directs the Town Manager to submit a petition to the General Court of the Commonwealth for a special act approving the grant of an easement to Park City Wind LLC, as follows; provided that this Order shall supersede and replace Order No. 2022-191 approved by the Town Council on June 2, 2022: “AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE TO GRANT AN EASEMENT … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 22 (PDF)

Refer to second reading on 08/18/2022: To authorize and direct the Town Manager to execute an amendment to the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Park City Wind LLC, dated Ma

Minutes, page 23

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To refer to second reading on 08/18/2022 (ORDERED: To authorize and direct the Town Manager to execute an amendment to the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Park City Wind LLC, dated May 6, 2022 (“HCA 2”), deleting in the second paragraph of Section 9(d) of the Agreement the words “for the purpose of making improvements to public facilities on the route selected by PCW for cable installation or to an area within reasonable proximity of the cable route” and inserting the following words in their place: “to be used for the benefit of and improvements to Craigville Beach or to purchase or improve other Article 97 protected land located in the Town of Barnstable, as determined by the Town of Barnstable.”)

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: To authorize and direct the Town Manager to execute an amendment to the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Park City Wind LLC, dated May 6, 2022 (“HCA 2”), deleting in the second paragraph of Section 9(d) of the Agreement the words “for the purpose of making improvements to public facilities on the route selected by PCW for cable installation or to an area … VOTE: REFER TO SECOND READING ON 08/18/2022 - PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

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2023-018 2023-018 Authorization To Expend A Shared Streets And Spaces Grant From The Massachusetts Department Of Transportation In The Amount Of $ $419,739.55 For The Implementation Of A Placemaking And Transit Parklet

Minutes, page 23

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 Shared Streets and Spaces Grant in the amount of $419,739.55 from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the purpose of public infrastructure and transit improvements to sidewalks, curbs, streets, transit stops, and other public spaces that are quick to implement and support public health, safe mobility, and strengthened commerce. Funds will be used to support the installation of combined public parklets/trolley stops with adjacent bike racks, as well as improvements to pedestrian safety to provide traffic calming measures and safe crossings for pedestrians on Hyannis Main Street.

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 2023 Shared Streets and Spaces Grant in the amount of $419,739.55 from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the purpose of public infrastructure and transit improvements to sidewalks, curbs, streets, transit stops, and other public spaces that are quick to implement … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”

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2023-019 2023-019 Resolve Accepting The Provisions Of M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause Twenty-second H To Provide A Property Tax Exemption Up To The Full Amount Of The Taxable Valuation For So-called Gold Star Fami

Minutes, page 24

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, § 5, Clause Twenty-second H, which provides a property tax exemption up to the full amount of the taxable valuation for certain surviving parents or guardians of soldiers and sailors, members of the National Guard and veterans as described therein.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, § 5, Clause Twenty-second H, which provides a property tax exemption up to the full amount of the taxable valuation for certain surviving parents or guardians of soldiers and sailors, members of the National Guard and veterans as described therein. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber. Break (10:20 - 10:22) Private Road Policy Workshop Mark Ells, Town Manager gave an overview of the PowerPoint presentation. He discussed the background referring to the.”

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TO ADJOURN:

Minutes, page 24

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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, Clark, Rapp Grassetti, Hebert, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber. Adjourned at 10:53 PM:.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 24 (PDF)

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