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September 15, 2022
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Nikolas Atsalis, Kristine Clark, Jennifer Cullum, Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Mathew Levesque, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Gordon Starr, Eric Steinhilber
Absent: Tracy Shaughnessy
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of September 1, 2022 as presented.
To accept the minutes of September 1, 2022 as presented.
Yes: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, StarrAbstained: Grassetti, Steinhilber
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to accept the minutes of September 1, 2022 as presented. VOTE: PASSES 8 YES 2 ABSTAIN (Rapp Grassetti and Steinhilber) Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr. COMMUNICATIONS- from elected officials, boards, committees, and staff commission reports, correspondence and announcements: Councilor Cullum discussed the Hyannis Open Streets on Sunday September 18th 12 - 4 pm. Break 8:45 pm.”
To open and continue this item to the october 6, 2022 council meeting: To open and continue this item to the October 6, 2022 council meeting ORDERED: To amend the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I, General Ordinances, Chapter
To open and continue this item to the october 6, 2022 council meeting (to open and continue this item to the October 6, 2022 council meeting ORDERED: To amend the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I, General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning by deleting §240-30(E)(4) in its entirety and inserting the following new §240-30(E)(4) in its place: “Separation requirements. The site does not abut a religious institution/place of religious assembly, and is at least 500 feet from any school, day-care center, preschool or afterschool facility or any facility in which children commonly congregate. In no case shall a RMD directly abut another RMD or any medical marijuana use.”)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded to open and continue this item to the October 6, 2022 council meeting ORDERED: To amend the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I, General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning by deleting §240-30(E)(4) in its entirety and inserting the following new §240-30(E)(4) in its place: “Separation requirements. The site does not abut a religious institution/place of religious assembly, and is at least 500 feet … VOTE: TO OPEN AND CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO THE OCTOBER 6, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-011 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 (as amended)
To amend SECTION 1 of Item No. 2023-011 as follows: By deleting subsection (15)(c) and footnote 2 in their entirety from Section B of § 240-46 and inserting the following new subsection (15)(c) in place thereof: “(15)(c) Offices which provide public access; provided that offices that are used only for administrative purposes shall be permitted.”
From the minutes
“Upon a motion was made and duly seconded to amend SECTION 1 of Item No. 2023-011 as follows: By deleting subsection (15)(c) and footnote 2 in their entirety from Section B of § 240-46 and inserting the following new subsection (15)(c) in place thereof: “(15)(c) Offices which provide public access; provided that offices that are used only for administrative purposes shall be permitted.” VOTE: AS AMENDED PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Steinhilber..”
To approve to amend ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending
To approve to amend 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: Ҥ 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 which would suggest anything other than a residential use; no increase in traffic above normal residential volumes; and no increase in air or groundwater pollution. B. A home occupa
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded to approve to amend 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 … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Steinhilber..”
To RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Airport Commission: Mark Guiod, as a regu
To RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Airport Commission: Mark Guiod, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/2025: Human Services Committee: Kimberly Crocker Crowther as a representative member to a term expiring 06/2025; Land Acquisition and Preservation Committee: Katherine Gulliver, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2025
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded to RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Airport Commission: Mark Guiod, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/2025: Human Services Committee: Kimberly Crocker Crowther as a representative member to a term expiring 06/2025; Land Acquisition and Preservation Committee: Katherine Gulliver, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2025 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-024 2023-024 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $75,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Local Match Requirement For A Federal Grant From The U.s. Department Of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
To ORDERED: That the amount of $75,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding permitting and construction expenses for the implementation of Stormwater Improvements at Old Shore Road, Cotuit, 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 $200,000, and that to meet this appropriation, that $75,000 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 design, permitting, and construction of Storm water Improvements at Old Shore Road in Cotuit, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded to ORDERED: That the amount of $75,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding permitting and construction expenses for the implementation of Stormwater Improvements at Old Shore Road, Cotuit, 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 $200,000, and that to meet this … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2023-025 2023-025 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $145,000 For The Purpose Of Funding Stormwater Improvements At Shubael Pond, Marstons Mills
To ORDERED: That the amount of $145,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding stormwater improvements at Shubael Pond, Marstons Mills, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $145,000 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 made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded to ORDERED: That the amount of $145,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding stormwater improvements at Shubael Pond, Marstons Mills, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $145,000 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 made available for these purposes. VOTE: PASSES 10 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-026 2023-026 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $95,000 For The Purpose Of Funding An Alum Treatment For Shubael Pond, Marstons Mills
To ORDERED: That the amount of $95,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding an alum treatment for Shubael Pond, Marstons Mills including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $95,000 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 made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded to ORDERED: That the amount of $95,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding an alum treatment for Shubael Pond, Marstons Mills including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $95,000 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 made available for these purposes. VOTE: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2023-030 To a public hearing on 10/06/2022: 2023-030 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,337,890 For The Purpose Of Funding The Restoration Work To The Zion Union Historic Museum And Original Chapel, 296 North Street, Hyannis, Ma
To a public hearing on 10/06/2022 (2023-030: to ORDERED: That the amount of $1,337,890 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the restoration and rehabilitation work to the Zion Union Historic Museum and original chapel located at 296 North Street, Hyannis MA, Map 308, Parcel 029, and to fund this appropriation that $457,390 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, and that, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 44B, the Community Preservation Act, $261,778 be transferred from the amount set aside for Historic Preservation within the Community Preservation Fund and $618,722 be transferred from the Undesignated Fund Balance within the Community Preservation Fund. It is further ordered that the Town Manager is authorized to contract )
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded to ORDERED: That the amount of $1,337,890 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the restoration and rehabilitation work to the Zion Union Historic Museum and original chapel located at 296 North Street, Hyannis MA, Map 308, Parcel 029, and to fund this appropriation that $457,390 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, and that, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 44B, the Community … VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 10/06/2022 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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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