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March 2, 2023
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jennifer Cullum, Paul Cusack, Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Mathew Levesque, Betty Ludtke, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Tracy Shaughnessy, Gordon Starr, Eric Steinhilber
Absent: Nikolas Atsalis, Kristine Clark
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of February 16, 2023 as presented.
To accept the minutes of February 16, 2023 as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to accept the minutes of February 16, 2023 as presented. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS COMMUNICATIONS from elected officials, boards committees, and staff, commission reports, correspondence and announcements:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To suspend the Town Council Rules 12 and 15
To suspend the Town Council Rules 12 and 15
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to suspend the Town Council Rules 12 and 15 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-137 2023-137 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 Board: Christopher Lauzon, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2025; Council on Aging: Melissa Alden, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2025; Kathleen Strudwick, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission: Jennifer Hinckley, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2023; Matt Clark, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2025; Infrastructure and Energy Committee: Barry Sheingold, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2025; Recreation Commission: James O'Leary, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2025; Youth Commission: Shalanda Grant, as a student member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Megan Garthee, as a student member to a term
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Comprehensive Financial Advisory Board: Christopher Lauzon, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2025; Council on Aging: Melissa Alden, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2025; Kathleen Strudwick, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Hyannis Main … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-138 2023-138 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2023 Grant From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council In The Amount Of $1,000,000 For The Reconstruction Of The Bismore Park Marina Bulkhead
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 $1,000,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council for the purpose of reconstructing the Bismore Park Marina Bulkhead.
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 $1,000,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council for the purpose of reconstructing the Bismore Park Marina Bulkhead. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-139 2023-139 Order Approving An Amendment To The 1992, 1995 And 1997 Agreements Between The Town And The Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard And Nantucket Steamship Authority
ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute an Amendment to the July 16, 1992 Agreement, the February 27, 1995 Memorandum of Understanding Relative to the Agreement dated as of July 16, 1992, and the November 6, 1997 Amendment to the Agreements Dated July 16, 1992 and February 27, 1995, between the Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (the “SSA”) and the Town of Barnstable (“Town”) (collectively, the “Agreements”), to increase the permitted maximum overall length of any of the SSA's vessels to two hundred forty-five feet (245'); provided that the execution of such Amendment shall be contingent on said Amendment expressly including language in which the Town and the SSA agree to work collaboratively to consolidate the Agreements and the Amendment authorized herein into one new agreement which would supersede and
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute an Amendment to the July 16, 1992 Agreement, the February 27, 1995 Memorandum of Understanding Relative to the Agreement dated as of July 16, 1992, and the November 6, 1997 Amendment to the Agreements Dated July 16, 1992 and February 27, 1995, between the Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket … VOTE: TO A 2ND READING ON 3/16/2023-PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-140 To a public hearing on 3/16/2023: 2023-140 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $34,500 For Burial Equipment For The Department Of Public Works Cemetery Program
To a public hearing on 3/16/2023 (2023-140: ORDERED: That the sum of $34,500 be appropriated for the Department of Public Works Structures & Grounds Division Cemetery Program for the purpose of purchasing burial equipment used by Town staff to maintain cemeteries and perform interments in Town cemeteries, and to meet such Appropriation, that $34,500 be provided from the Town's Sale of Cemetery Lots Special Revenue Fund.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $34,500 be appropriated for the Department of Public Works Structures & Grounds Division Cemetery Program for the purpose of purchasing burial equipment used by Town staff to maintain cemeteries and perform interments in Town cemeteries, and to meet such Appropriation, that $34,500 be provided from the Town's Sale of Cemetery Lots Special Revenue Fund. VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 3/16/2023-PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Moved 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
Moved 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 Notice of Intent to File Suit dated February 16, 2023 sent by the Conservation Law Foundation to the Town regarding claims under the federal Clean Water Act. The Council will not return to public session after the executive session.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was moved 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 Notice of Intent to File Suit dated February 16, 2023 sent by the Conservation Law Foundation to the Town … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes,Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
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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