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December 1, 2022
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Nikolas Atsalis, Kristine Clark, Paul Cusack, Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Mathew Levesque, Betty Ludtke, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Tracy Shaughnessy, Gordon Starr, Eric Steinhilber, Jennifer Cullum
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of November 17, 2022 as presented.
To accept the minutes of November 17, 2022 as presented.
The minutes record 11 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 to accept the minutes of November 17, 2022 as presented. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, 1 abstention Rapp Grassetti COMMUNICATIONS from elected officials, boards committees, and staff, commission reports, correspondence and announcements:.”
2023-058 2023-058 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $45,000 For The Golf Enterprise Fund For The Purpose Of Funding The Acquisition Of A Utility Tractor For The Golf Maintenance Operations
ORDERED: That the amount of $45,000 be appropriated and transferred from the Golf Enterprise Fund surplus for the purpose of funding expenses related to the acquisition of a utility tractor for the Golf Maintenance Operations.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $45,000 be appropriated and transferred from the Golf Enterprise Fund surplus for the purpose of funding expenses related to the acquisition of a utility tractor for the Golf Maintenance Operations. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2023-061 2023-061 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $3,811,500 For The Fiscal Year 2023 Airport Enterprise Fund Operating Expense Budget For The Purpose Of Purchasing Aviation Jet Fuel For Resale
ORDERED: That the amount of $3,811,500 be appropriated and provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus for the purpose of funding the purchase of aviation jet fuel for resale.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $3,811,500 be appropriated and provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus for the purpose of funding the purchase of aviation jet fuel for resale. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber. President Levesque made the following announcement: Appointments are typically two reads. However, because we need to fill some vacancies on one of the committees in order for that committee to have a quorum, I would entertain a motion to suspend Town Council Rules 12 and 13 to allow the Council to vote on Item 2023-063 tonight..”
To suspend the Town Council Rules 12 and 13 to allow the Council to vote on Item 2023-063 tonight.
To suspend the Town Council Rules 12 and 13 to allow the Council to vote on Item 2023-063 tonight.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded to suspend the Town Council Rules 12 and 13 to allow the Council to vote on Item 2023-063 tonight. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-063 2023-063 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: Jacky Johnson, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Neil Kleinfeld, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2025; Disability Commission: Lori Gillen, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission: Laura Cronin, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2025; Licensing Authority: Max Mitrokostas as an associate member, to a term expiring 06/30/2025; Recreation Commission: Alyssa Chase, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2025; Zoning Board of Appeals: Aaron Webb from associate member to a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2023
From the minutes
“RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: Jacky Johnson, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Neil Kleinfeld, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2025; Disability Commission: Lori Gillen, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-065 2023-065 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2023 Recycling Dividends Program Grant In The Amount Of $11,700 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Department Of Environmental Protection For The Purpose Of
Town Manager Mark Ells gave the rationale Councilor questions and comments: (Clark) will this grant include the provision of composting bins for the public (Ells) have to check on that: we have done this before. ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 Recycling Dividends Program Grant in the amount of $11,700 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Environmental Protection to enhance the Town's 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 in the Recycling Dividends Program contract.
From the minutes
“Town Manager Mark Ells gave the rationale Councilor questions and comments: (Clark) will this grant include the provision of composting bins for the public (Ells) have to check on that: we have done this before. ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 Recycling Dividends Program Grant in the amount of $11,700 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
I move to go into executive session pursuant to G.L.c.30A, sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation since a discussion in open session may h
I move to go into executive session pursuant to G.L.c.30A, sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation since a discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and Town Council. Specifically, the Council will discuss a lawsuit filed against the Town by TJA Clean Energy, LLC
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded I move to go into executive session pursuant to G.L.c.30A, sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation since a discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and Town Council. Specifically, the Council will discuss a lawsuit filed against the Town by TJA Clean Energy, LLC VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, 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 11YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Steinhilber. Adjourned at 9:35 PM Respectfully submitted, Ann M Quirk Barnstable Town Clerk.”
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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