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May 4, 2023
24 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
During the meeting:
- Paul Neary arrived late (6:08 PM)
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of April 27, 2023 as presented.
To accept the minutes of April 27, 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 April 27, 2023 as presented. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, 1 Abstention.”
2023-126 2023-126 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Mid Cape Cultural Council: Barbara Hersey, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/2025; Shellfish Committee: Paul Hendricks Jr., as a professional fisheries trained member, to a term expiring 06/2024; Youth Commission: Sophia Machnik, as a student member, to a term expiring 06/2024; Daniel Gomes, as a student member, to a term expiring 06/2024
The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Paul Neary arrived at 6:08 PM, so may not have voted.
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: Mid Cape Cultural Council: Barbara Hersey, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/2025; Shellfish Committee: Paul Hendricks Jr., as a professional fisheries trained member, to a term expiring 06/2024; Youth Commission: Sophia Machnik, as a student member, to a term expiring … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
WHEREAS, the 13.5 acre parcel located at 140 Old Oyster Road in the Village of Cotuit in the Town of Barnstable, as shown on Town of Barnstable Assessor's Map 0
WHEREAS, the 13.5 acre parcel located at 140 Old Oyster Road in the Village of Cotuit in the Town of Barnstable, as shown on Town of Barnstable Assessor's Map 021, Parcel 008, is under the charge, custody and control of the Town Manager; and WHEREAS, on April 10, 2023, the Town sought and received endorsement of the Town Planning Board that approval under the Subdivision Control Law was not required to divide said 13.5 acre parcel into two lots of 8.1 +/- acres and 5.4+/- acres, referred to hereinafter as Lot A and Parcel B, respectively, as shown on a plan of land entitled, “Approval Not Required Plan of Land at 140 Old Oyster Road in Barnstable (Cotuit) MA (Barnstable County) prepared for: Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works, prepared by: JC Engineering, Inc., 2854 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA 02538, Scale 1” = 60' October 14, 2022” (the “ANR Plan”) attached hereto; an
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was WHEREAS, the 13.5 acre parcel located at 140 Old Oyster Road in the Village of Cotuit in the Town of Barnstable, as shown on Town of Barnstable Assessor's Map 021, Parcel 008, is under the charge, custody and control of the Town Manager; and WHEREAS, on April 10, 2023, the Town sought and received endorsement of the Town Planning Board that approval under the Subdivision Control Law was not … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber Break-return 8:48 Jump to 2023-127.”
2023-181 2023-181 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $59,320 From The Marine And Environmental Affairs And Administrative Services Departments Fiscal Year 2023 Personnel Budgets To The Fiscal Year 2023 Marine And Environm
ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to transfer $40,000 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Marine and Environmental Affairs Department General Fund Personnel Budget and $19,320 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Administrative Services Department Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2023 Marine and Environmental Affairs Department General Fund Operating Capital Budget for the purpose of funding the acquisition of a Harbormaster vehicle.
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Paul Neary arrived at 6:08 PM, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to transfer $40,000 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Marine and Environmental Affairs Department General Fund Personnel Budget and $19,320 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Administrative Services Department Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2023 Marine and Environmental Affairs Department General Fund Operating Capital Budget for the … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-182 2023-182 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $428,700 From Fiscal Year 2023 Department Of Public Works General Fund Personnel Budgets To Fiscal Year 2023 Department Of Public Works Operating Expense And Operating
ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to transfer $428,700 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Department of Public Works General Fund Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2023 Department of Public Works General Fund Operating Expense and Operating Capital Budgets for the purpose of funding outside professional services, equipment, supplies and materials.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to transfer $428,700 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Department of Public Works General Fund Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2023 Department of Public Works General Fund Operating Expense and Operating Capital Budgets for the purpose of funding outside professional services, equipment, supplies and materials. VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-183 2023-183 Transfer Order In The Total Amount Of $51,000 From The Fiscal Year 2023 Administrative Services Department Personnel Budget To The Fiscal Year 2023 Administrative Services Department Operating Expense
ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorizes the Town Manager to Transfer $51,000 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Administrative Services Department Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2023 Administrative Services Department Operating Expense Budget and Operating Capital Budget for the purpose of funding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training and diagnostics and purchasing new office furniture and fixtures in the Tax Collections office.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorizes the Town Manager to Transfer $51,000 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Administrative Services Department Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2023 Administrative Services Department Operating Expense Budget and Operating Capital Budget for the purpose of funding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training and diagnostics and purchasing new office … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-184 2023-184 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $22,000 From The Planning And Development Department Fiscal Year 2023 Personnel Budget To The Fiscal Year 2023 Planning And Development Operating Expense Budget For The
ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to Transfer $22,000 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Planning and Development Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2023 Planning and Development Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of replacing the public art buoys in Aselton Park.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to Transfer $22,000 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Planning and Development Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2023 Planning and Development Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of replacing the public art buoys in Aselton Park. VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-185 2023-185 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $76,607 From The Barnstable Police Department Fiscal Year 2023 Personnel Budget To The Fiscal Year 2023 Police Department Operating Expense Budget For The Purpose Of Fu
ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to transfer $76,607 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Police Department General Fund Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2023 Police Department General Fund Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of funding expenses related to required training and the officer wellness programs
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to transfer $76,607 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Police Department General Fund Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2023 Police Department General Fund Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of funding expenses related to required training and the officer wellness programs VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-186 2023-186 Transfer Order In The Total Amount Of $91,825 From Fiscal Year 2023 Personnel Budgets To Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Expense Budgets In The Community Services Department For The Purpose Of Funding Outs
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes a Fiscal Year 2023 budget transfer for the Community Services Department in the total amount of $91,825 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Services Department Personnel Budgets in the amounts set forth below to the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Services Department Operating Expense Budgets for the purpose of funding outside professional services, equipment, supplies and materials. Transfer From Fiscal Year 2023 Personnel Budget: Community Services HYCC Golf General Enterprise Enterprise Transfer to: Fund Fund Fund Total Community Services General Fund $30,225 $30,225 Operating Expenses Community Services HYCC $11,000 $11,000 Enterprise Fund Operating Expenses Community Services Golf Enterprise $50,600 $50,600 Fund Operating Expenses Totals $30,225 $11,000 $50,600 $91,825
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes a Fiscal Year 2023 budget transfer for the Community Services Department in the total amount of $91,825 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Services Department Personnel Budgets in the amounts set forth below to the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Services Department Operating Expense Budgets for the purpose of funding outside professional services, … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-111 2023-111 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $400,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Cobb Astro Park Exterior Insulation Finish System (eifs) Replacement Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2024 -
ORDERED: That the amount of $400,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Cobb Astro Park Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) Replacement project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, 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 $400,000 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 any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to
The minutes record 13 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 ORDERED: That the amount of $400,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Cobb Astro Park Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) Replacement project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, 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 … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary,.”
2023-112 2023-112 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $1,000,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Campus-wide Door And Window Replacement Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital I
ORDERED: That the amount of $1,000,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Campus-wide Door and Window Replacement project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, 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 $1,000,000 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 any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed by this order
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $1,000,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Campus-wide Door and Window Replacement project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, 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 … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-113 2023-113 Appropriation Order The Amount Of $350,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Campus-wide Paving And Sidewalk Repair Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan
ORDERED: That the amount of $350,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Campus-wide Paving and Sidewalk Repair Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to fund this appropriation that $350,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; 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 $350,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Campus-wide Paving and Sidewalk Repair Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to fund this appropriation that $350,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; and that the Barnstable … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-114 2023-114 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $500,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable High School Culinary Arts Kitchen Improvements Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Yea
ORDERED: That the amount of $500,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Culinary Arts Kitchen Improvements project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, 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 $500,000 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 any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $500,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Culinary Arts Kitchen Improvements project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, 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, … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-115 2023-115 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $250,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Campus-wide Mechanical Upgrades Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan
ORDERED: That the amount of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Campus-wide Mechanical Upgrades Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to fund this appropriation that $250,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; 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 $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Campus-wide Mechanical Upgrades Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to fund this appropriation that $250,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; and that the Barnstable School … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-116 2023-116 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $250,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Knight Hall Chiller Replacement Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan
ORDERED: That the amount of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Knight Hall Chiller Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $250,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; 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 $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Knight Hall Chiller Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $250,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; and that the Barnstable School … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-117 2023-117 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,000,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable High School Phase Ii Softball Field Upgrade Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Cap
ORDERED: That the amount of $1,000,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Phase II Softball Field Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $1,000,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; 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 $1,000,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Phase II Softball Field Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $1,000,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; and … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-118 2023-118 Appropriation And Transfer Order In The Amount Of $750,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The West Villages Elementary Carpet Removal Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital
ORDERED: That the amount of $750,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the West Villages Elementary Carpet Removal project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $441,549 be transferred from the remaining available balance in Town Council order 2019-101, and that $239,605 be transferred from the remaining available balance in Town Council order 2019-102, and that $68,846 be provided from the General Fund reserves; and that the Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Paul Neary arrived at 6:08 PM, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $750,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the West Villages Elementary Carpet Removal project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $441,549 be transferred from the remaining available balance in Town Council … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-119 2023-119 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $1,015,864 For The Purpose Of Funding The Hvac Upgrades To The Airport Terminal And Tower Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 C
ORDERED: That the amount of $1,015,864 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the HVAC Upgrades to the Airport Terminal and Tower Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $50,793 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $965,071 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 any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such proje
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $1,015,864 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the HVAC Upgrades to the Airport Terminal and Tower Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $50,793 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-120 2023-120 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $525,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Master Plan Updates Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan
ORDERED: That the amount of $525,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Master Plan Updates Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $26,250 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $498,750 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 therefore; and that in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing th
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $525,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Master Plan Updates Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $26,250 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-121 2023-121 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $689,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Security Camera Upgrades Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan
ORDERED: That the amount of $689,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Security Camera Upgrades Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $34,450 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $654,550 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 any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducin
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $689,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Security Camera Upgrades Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $34,450 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-122 2023-122 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $383,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Replacement Of Snow Removal Equipment Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Impro
ORDERED: That the amount of $383,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Replacement of Snow Removal Equipment Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $19,150 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $363,850 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 any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, th
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $383,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Replacement of Snow Removal Equipment Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $19,150 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-123 2023-123 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $1,120,580 For The Purpose Of Funding The Snow Removal Equipment Storage Facility Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital I
ORDERED: That the amount of $1,120,580 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Snow Removal Equipment Storage Facility Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, 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 $1,120,580 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 any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed by this order
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $1,120,580 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Snow Removal Equipment Storage Facility Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, 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 … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-124 2023-124 Appropriation And Loan Order Inthe Amount Of $505,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Electric Aircraft Support Vehicle And Charging Station Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 20
ORDERED: That the amount of $505,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Electric Aircraft Support Vehicle and charging Station Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $25,250 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $479,750 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 any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $505,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Electric Aircraft Support Vehicle and charging Station Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $25,250 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-125 2023-125 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $355,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Jet A Fuel Storage Tank Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan
ORDERED: That the amount of $355,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Jet A Fuel Storage Tank Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $71,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $284,000 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 any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $355,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Jet A Fuel Storage Tank Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $71,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, 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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