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February 2, 2023
32 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Nikolas Atsalis, Kristine Clark, Jennifer Cullum, Paul Cusack, Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Mathew Levesque, Betty Ludtke, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Tracy Shaughnessy, Gordon Starr, Eric Steinhilber
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of January 19, 2023 as presented.
To accept the minutes of January 19, 2023 as presented.
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 to accept the minutes of January 19, 2023 as presented. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES 1 ABSTAIN.”
2023-072 2023-072 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2023 Grant From The Massachusetts Department Of Fish & Game, Division Of Marine Fisheries, In The Amount Of $25,000 For Repairs To The Blish Point Boat Ramp In Th
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 grant in the amount of $25,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game, Division of Marine Fisheries, for the purpose of repairing the Blish Point Boat Ramp 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 grant in the amount of $25,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game, Division of Marine Fisheries, for the purpose of repairing the Blish Point Boat Ramp in the Town of Barnstable. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept Amendment #1
Accept Amendment #1
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was accept Amendment #1 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS AMENDMENT #2 (LUDTKE).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept Amendment #2
Accept Amendment #2
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was accept Amendment #2 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS AMENDMENT #3 (CLARK).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept Amendment #3
Accept Amendment #3
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was accept Amendment #3 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS AMENDMENT #4 (CLARK) To Amend Item No. 2022-144, Section 3, by amending Section 240-24.1.3(B)(2) by inserting the following new subsection (b)(ii): At least ten (10) days prior to the Formal Site Plan Review meeting, notice of the meeting shall be mailed to abutters within 300 feet of the subject property.”.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Amend Amendment #4
Amend Amendment #4
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was amend Amendment #4 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept Amendment #4 as amended
Accept Amendment #4 as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was accept Amendment #4 as amended VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS AMENDMENT #5 (CLARK).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept Amendment #5
Accept Amendment #5
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was accept Amendment #5 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS AMENDMENT #6 (CLARK).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept Amendment #6
Accept Amendment #6
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was accept Amendment #6 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS AMENDMENT #7 (CLARK).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept Amendment #7
Accept Amendment #7
The minutes record 8 yes, 2 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 accept Amendment #7 VOTE: PASSES 8 YES (CLARK, CUSACK, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, SCHNEPP, SHAUGHNESSY, STARR), 2 NO (CULLUM AND STEINHILBER) AMENDMENT #8 (CLARK).”
Accept Amendment #9
Accept Amendment #9
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was accept Amendment #9 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS AMENDMENT #10 (CLARK).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept Amendment #10
Accept Amendment #10
The minutes record 9 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 accept Amendment #10 VOTE: PASSES 9 YES (CLARK, CULLUM, CUSACK, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, SCHNEPP, SHAUGHNESSY, STARR) 1 (STEINHILBER) AMENDMENT #11 (CLARK).”
Accept Amendment #11
Accept Amendment #11
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was accept Amendment #11 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS AMENDMENT #12 (CLARK).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept Amendment #12
Accept Amendment #12
The minutes record 8 yes, 2 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 accept Amendment #12 VOTE: PASSES 8 YES (CLARK, CUSACK, LEVESQUE, MENDES, SCHNEPP, SHAUGHNESSY, STARR, STEINHILBER), 2 NO (CULLUM AND LUDTKE) AMENDMENT #13 (CULLUM).”
Accept Amendment #13
Accept Amendment #13
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was accept Amendment #13 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS AMENDMENT #14 (CULLUM).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept Amendment #14
Accept Amendment #14
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was accept Amendment #14 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS AMENDMENT #15 (CULLUM).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept Amendment #15
Accept Amendment #15
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was accept Amendment #15 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS AMENDMENT #16 (CULLUM).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept Amendment #16
Accept Amendment #16
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was accept Amendment #16 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS AMENDMENT #17 (CULLUM).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept Amendment #17
Accept Amendment #17
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 accept Amendment #17 VOTE: PASSES 9 YES (CLARK, CULLUM, CUSACK, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, SCHNEPP, SHAUGHNESSY, STEINHILBER) , 1 ABSTAIN (STARR).”
The Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1: By amending the Zoning Map of Barnstable, Ma
ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1: By amending the Zoning Map of Barnstable, Mass. Dated September 1, 1998, as previously amended, as referenced in Article II, Section 240-6, to repeal the districts collectively known as the “Hyannis Village Zoning Districts” and replace them with seven (7) new districts collectively known as the “Downtown Hyannis Zoning Districts”, as shown on maps dated January 4, 2023, prepared by the Town of Barnstable Geographical Information System Unit, and entitled: Proposed Amendment to the Hyannis Zoning Map Re-Zoning Downtown Hyannis Proposed Amendment to the Town Zoning Map Re-Zoning Downtown Hyannis SECTION 2 A. By amending Article II, Section 240-5, Establishment of districts, by deleting: “Hyannis Village Zoning Districts HVB Hyannis Village Business District
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 the Zoning Map of Barnstable, Mass. Dated September 1, 1998, as previously amended, as referenced in Article II, Section 240-6, to repeal the districts collectively known as the “Hyannis Village Zoning Districts” and replace them with seven (7) new … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES, 3 RECUSE (ATSALIS, RAPP GRASSETTI, NEARY) Roll Call: CLARK, CULLUM, CUSACK, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, SCHNEPP, SHAUGHNESSY, STARR, STEINHILBER..”
Accept that the Town Attorney‟s office be authorized and directed to make corrective grammatical, clerical or editorial changes, which are non-substantive and a
Accept that the Town Attorney‟s office be authorized and directed to make corrective grammatical, clerical or editorial changes, which are non-substantive and as to form only, to Item No. 2022-144 as approved by the Town Council, and to submit a final version of such Item to the Town Clerk within 14 days of such approval by the Council.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was accept that the Town Attorney‟s office be authorized and directed to make corrective grammatical, clerical or editorial changes, which are non-substantive and as to form only, to Item No. 2022-144 as approved by the Town Council, and to submit a final version of such Item to the Town Clerk within 14 days of such approval by the Council. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2022-145 2022-145 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning By Amending Article Vii Sign Regulations
Ordered: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article VII Sign Regulations be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending Article VII, Section 240-64 as follows: A. By striking the words “Signs in Medical Services District” from the section heading and inserting “Signs in Downtown Hospital District” in their place. B. In subsection A, by striking the words “in a professional residential zone”, so that the revised Section shall read: “§ 240-64 Signs in Downtown Hospital District. A. One sign giving the name of the occupant or other identification of a permitted use may be permitted. Such signs shall be no more than 12 square feet in area and shall not extend more than eight feet above the ground. C. Any illuminated sign must comply with the provisions of § 240-63 herein.” SECTION 2 By amending Article VII, Section 240-65 by adding the word
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, Article VII Sign Regulations be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending Article VII, Section 240-64 as follows: A. By striking the words “Signs in Medical Services District” from the section heading and inserting “Signs in Downtown Hospital District” in their place. B. In subsection A, by … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES, 3 RECUSE (ATSALIS, RAPP GRASSETTI, NEARY) Roll Call: CLARK, CULLUM, CUSACK, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, SCHNEPP, SHAUGHNESSY, STARR, STEINHILBER. Councilor Nickolas Atsalis and Councilor Jessica Rapp Grassetti returned to the dais..”
2022-146 2022-146 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning By Moving And Renumbering Section 240- 122.1 Registered Recreational Marijuana Cultivators, Research Faciliti
Ordered: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending the Zoning Map of Barnstable, Mass., dated September 1, 1998, as previously amended, as referenced in Article II, Section 240-6, to add a Registered Recreational Marijuana Cultivators, Research Facilities, and Testing Laboratories Overlay District, as shown on maps dated January 21, 2022, prepared by the Town of Barnstable Geographical Information System Unit, and entitled: Proposed Amendment to the Town Zoning Map Creating the Registered Recreational Marijuana Cultivators, Research Facilities, and Testing Laboratories Overlay District Proposed Amendment to the Hyannis Zoning Map Creating the Registered Recreational Marijuana Cultivators, Research Facilities, and Testing Laboratories Overlay District SECTION 2 By amending Article II, Section 240
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 the Zoning Map of Barnstable, Mass., dated September 1, 1998, as previously amended, as referenced in Article II, Section 240-6, to add a Registered Recreational Marijuana Cultivators, Research Facilities, and Testing Laboratories Overlay District, as … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, 1 RECUSE (NEARY) Roll Call: ATSALIS, CLARK, CULLUM, CUSACK, RAPP GRASSETTI, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, SCHNEPP, SHAUGHNESSY, STARR, STEINHILBER. Councilor Paul Neary returned to the dais..”
2023-068 2023-068 Authorizing An Intergovernmental Agreement With The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Department Of Children And Families To Provide Police Detail Services
ORDERED: That the Town Council authorizes the execution and delivery by the Town Manager of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), under which the Town of Barnstable will provide police detail services to DCF on an as needed basis and subject to availability of Barnstable Police Department staff, and will be reimbursed for same by DCF. The initial term of this Agreement shall be for eleven (11) years, subject to renewal by mutual agreement, for a maximum term not to exceed twenty-five (25) years.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council authorizes the execution and delivery by the Town Manager of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), under which the Town of Barnstable will provide police detail services to DCF on an as needed basis and subject to availability of Barnstable Police Department … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Go past 11o‟clock.
Go past 11o‟clock.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was go past 11o‟clock. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-069 2023-069 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $125,000 In Community Preservation Historic Preservation Funds For Phase Iii Exterior Access Restoration Work To The Olde Colonial Courthouse, 3046 Main Street, Ba
ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of One Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000), representing a portion of the estimated total project cost of $372,497, be appropriated and transferred from the amount set aside for Historic Preservation within the Community Preservation Fund for the purpose of funding Phase III exterior access restoration and rehabilitation work on the Olde Colonial Courthouse located at 3046 Main Street, Barnstable, and shown on Town of Barnstable Assessor‟s Map 279 as Parcel 071. It is further ordered that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for this purpose, subject to oversight by the Community Preservation Committee, and to receive, execute, deliver, and record any written instruments for the purposes set forth herein.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of One Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000), representing a portion of the estimated total project cost of $372,497, be appropriated and transferred from the amount set aside for Historic Preservation within the Community Preservation Fund for the purpose of funding Phase III … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-128 Refer to public hearing on 02/16/2023: 2023-128 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $300,000 To Fund Disposal Costs At The Solid Waste Division Of The Department Of Public Works
To refer to public hearing on 02/16/2023 (2023-128: ORDERED: That the amount of $300,000 be appropriated and provided from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund surplus for the purpose of funding disposal costs at the Solid Waste Division of the Department of Public Works.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $300,000 be appropriated and provided from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund surplus for the purpose of funding disposal costs at the Solid Waste Division of the Department of Public Works. VOTE: Refer to Public Hearing on 02/16/2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-129 Refer to public hearing on 02/16/2023: 2023-129 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $206,391 To Fund Information Technology Security Improvements
To refer to public hearing on 02/16/2023 (2023-129: ORDERED: That the amount of $206,391 be appropriated and provided from the General Fund reserves for the purpose of funding information technology security improvements.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $206,391 be appropriated and provided from the General Fund reserves for the purpose of funding information technology security improvements. VOTE: Refer to Public Hearing on 02/16/2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-130 Refer to public hearing on 02/16/2023: 2023-130 Appropriation Order For The School Department In The Amount Of $1,444,398 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable Public Schools District Wide Light Replacement Project
To refer to public hearing on 02/16/2023 (2023-130: ORDERED: That the amount of $1,444,398 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the replacement of light fixtures in the Barnstable Public Schools, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $1,444,398 be provided from the General Fund Reserves and any grant received by the School District for this project be applied to project costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized by this order by a like amount; and that the Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $1,444,398 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the replacement of light fixtures in the Barnstable Public Schools, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $1,444,398 be provided from the General Fund Reserves and any grant received by the School District for this project be applied to project … VOTE: Refer to Public Hearing on 02/16/2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-131 To a second reading on 02/16/2023: 2023-131 Order Authorizing The Taking Of Road Easements By Eminent Domain For Sewer And Water Purposes Over Certain Private Roads In Centerville Known As Earles Court, Nobadeer Road, Quisset Road, Christinas P
To a second reading on 02/16/2023 (2023-131: 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 and water purposes a perpetual easement through, under, across, and on the following described roads for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, relocation, and replacement of sewer and water lines and infrastructure for the same and for all purposes for which such easements are commonly used in the Town of Barnstable: EARLES COURT, NOBADEER ROAD, QUISSET ROAD, CHRISTINAS PATH, all as shown on Land Court Plan No. 40592-C, Sheets 1 and 2; and CAPT. ELLIS LANE, JENNIE‟S PATH, NANCYS LANE, AND A PRIV)
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 and water purposes a perpetual easement through, under, across, and on the following described roads for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, relocation, and replacement of sewer and water lines … VOTE: To a Second Reading on 02/16/2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-132 Refer to planning board: 2023-132 Order To Discontinue And Abandon Mother's Park Road, Centerville, Ma
To refer to planning board (2023-132: ORDERED: To discontinue and abandon the public way known currently as Mother‟s Park Road in Centerville, MA; provided that this Order shall be effective thirty (30) days after the date on which it is approved by the Town Council.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: To discontinue and abandon the public way known currently as Mother‟s Park Road in Centerville, MA; provided that this Order shall be effective thirty (30) days after the date on which it is approved by the Town Council. VOTE: Refer to Planning Board - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
TO ADJOURN:
VOTED TO ADJOURN:
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was VOTED TO ADJOURN: VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS Adjourned at 11:10 PM Respectfully submitted,.” 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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