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May 18, 2023
32 recorded votes, 30 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Nikolas Atsalis, Jennifer Cullum, Paul Cusack, Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Betty Ludtke, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Tracy Shaughnessy, Gordon Starr, Eric Steinhilber
Absent: Kristine Clark, Mathew Levesque, Paula Schnepp
During the meeting:
- Paul Neary arrived late (6:08 PM)
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of May 4, 2023 as presented.
To accept the minutes of May 4, 2023 as presented.
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 to accept the minutes of May 4, 2023 as presented. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-127 2023-127 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $90,000 For The Purposeof Funding A Floating Treatment Wetland Pilot Study For Long Pond Marstons Mills
ORDERED: That the amount of $90,000 be appropriated for the purposes of funding a floating treatment wetland pilot study for Long Pond Marstons Mills, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet such appropriation that $90,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, and that the Town Manager 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 $90,000 be appropriated for the purposes of funding a floating treatment wetland pilot study for Long Pond Marstons Mills, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet such appropriation that $90,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes. VOTE: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber..”
2023-187 2023-187 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $86,758 For The Purpose Of Funding The Acquisition Of Equipment To Assist With The Implementation Of The Greening The Gateway Cities Program And Authorization To E
RESOLVED: That the amount of $86,758 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the acquisition of equipment to assist with the implementation of the grant awarded under the Greening the Gateway Cities Program, and to fund this appropriation that $86,758 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, and that the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend this appropriation and a grant in the amount of $1,800,000 from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Greening the Gateway Cities Program for the purpose of planting 2,400 trees within an established planting zone.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the amount of $86,758 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the acquisition of equipment to assist with the implementation of the grant awarded under the Greening the Gateway Cities Program, and to fund this appropriation that $86,758 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, and that the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend this … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber. Motion to open and continue Agenda Items 2023-155 through 2023-177, as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on June 1, 2023..”
2023-155 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-155 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $11,072,723 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-155: ORDERED: That the sum of $11,072,723 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Airport Enterprise Fund budget, and to meet such appropriation that $11,072,723 be raised from current year revenues by the Airport Enterprise Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $11,072,723 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Airport Enterprise Fund budget, and to meet such appropriation that $11,072,723 be raised from current year revenues by the Airport Enterprise Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-156 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-156 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $82,761,867 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Barnstable Public School Department Budget, And To Meet This Appropriation That $82,761,867 Be R
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-156: ORDERED: That the sum of $82,761,867 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Barnstable Public School Department Budget, and to meet this appropriation that $82,761,867 be raised from current year revenues, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $82,761,867 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Barnstable Public School Department Budget, and to meet this appropriation that $82,761,867 be raised from current year revenues, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-157 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-157 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $17,097,520 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Barnstable Police Department Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-157: ORDERED: That the sum of $17,097,520 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Barnstable Police Department Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $17,097,520 be raised from current year revenues, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $17,097,520 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Barnstable Police Department Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $17,097,520 be raised from current year revenues, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-158 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-158 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $2,327,810 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Planning And Development Department Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-158: ORDERED: That the sum of $2,327,810 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Planning and Development Department Budget, and to meet this appropriation that $2,105,510 be raised from current year revenues, that $45,000 be provided from the Wetlands Protection Special Revenue Fund, and that $177,300 be provided from the Bismore Park Special Revenue Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $2,327,810 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Planning and Development Department Budget, and to meet this appropriation that $2,105,510 be raised from current year revenues, that $45,000 be provided from the Wetlands Protection Special Revenue Fund, and that $177,300 be provided from the Bismore Park Special Revenue Fund, as … VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-159 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-159 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $2,590,647 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Community Services Department General Fund Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-159: ORDERED: That the sum of $2,590,647 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Community Services Department General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $2,590,647 be raised from current year revenues, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $2,590,647 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Community Services Department General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $2,590,647 be raised from current year revenues, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-160 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-160 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $3,690,660 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Golf Course Enterprise Fund Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-160: ORDERED: That the sum of $3,690,660 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Golf Course Enterprise Fund budget; and to meet such appropriation that $3,226,168 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, that $291,960 be provided from the set- aside for recreation and open space within the Community Preservation Fund, and that $172,532 be provided from the Golf Course Enterprise Fund reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $3,690,660 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Golf Course Enterprise Fund budget; and to meet such appropriation that $3,226,168 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, that $291,960 be provided from the set- aside for recreation and open space within the Community Preservation Fund, and that $172,532 be provided from the Golf … VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-161 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-161 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $3,577,188 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Hyannis Youth And Community Center Enterprise Fund Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-161: ORDERED: That the sum of $3,577,188 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Hyannis Youth and Community Center Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $407,039 be raised from Enterprise Fund Revenues, that $1,406,994 be raised in the General Fund, that $1,350,535 be transferred from the Capital Trust Fund, and that $412,620 be provided from the Hyannis Youth and Community Center Enterprise Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $3,577,188 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Hyannis Youth and Community Center Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $407,039 be raised from Enterprise Fund Revenues, that $1,406,994 be raised in the General Fund, that $1,350,535 be transferred from the Capital Trust Fund, and that $412,620 be provided from … VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-162 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-162 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,459,889 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Marine & Environmental Affairs Department General Fund Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-162: ORDERED: That the sum of $1,459,889 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Marine & Environmental Affairs Department General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $1,076,389 be raised from current year revenue and that $383,500 be provided from the Waterways Special Revenue Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $1,459,889 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Marine & Environmental Affairs Department General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $1,076,389 be raised from current year revenue and that $383,500 be provided from the Waterways Special Revenue Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-163 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-163 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $713,286 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Marina Enterprise Fund Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-163: ORDERED: That the sum of $713,286 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Marina Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $644,561 be raised from Enterprise Fund Revenues, that $38,725 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, and that $30,000 be raised in the General Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $713,286 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Marina Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $644,561 be raised from Enterprise Fund Revenues, that $38,725 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, and that $30,000 be raised in the General Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-164 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-164 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,069,975 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Sandy Neck Park Enterprise Fund Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-164: ORDERED: That the sum of $1,069,975 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Sandy Neck Park Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $962,237 be raised from Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $107,738 be provided from the Sandy Neck Enterprise Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $1,069,975 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Sandy Neck Park Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $962,237 be raised from Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $107,738 be provided from the Sandy Neck Enterprise Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-165 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-165 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $2,461,095 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Inspectional Services Department Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-165: ORDERED: That the sum of $2,461,095 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Inspectional Services Department Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $2,461,095 be raised from current year revenue as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $2,461,095 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Inspectional Services Department Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $2,461,095 be raised from current year revenue as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-166 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-166 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $11,142,056 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Department Of Public Works General Fund Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-166: ORDERED: That the sum of $11,142,056 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Public Works General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $11,058,916 be raised from current year revenue, that $56,320 be provided from the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, and that $26,820 be provided from the Bismore Park Special Revenue Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. )
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $11,142,056 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Public Works General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $11,058,916 be raised from current year revenue, that $56,320 be provided from the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, and that $26,820 be provided from the Bismore Park Special Revenue Fund, as … VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-167 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-167 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $3,748,307 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Department Of Public Works Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-167: ORDERED: That the sum of $3,748,307 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Public Works Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $3,627,285 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $121,022 be provided from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $3,748,307 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Public Works Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $3,627,285 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $121,022 be provided from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-168 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-168 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $8,108,805 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Department Of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-168: ORDERED: That the sum of $8,108,805 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $5,010,517 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $3,098,288 be provided from the Sewer Construction and Private Road Maintenance and Improvement Special Revenue Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $8,108,805 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $5,010,517 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $3,098,288 be provided from the Sewer Construction and Private Road Maintenance and Improvement Special Revenue … VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-169 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-169 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $8,364,442 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Department Of Public Works Water Supply Enterprise Fund Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-169: ORDERED: That the sum of $8,364,442 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Public Works Water Supply Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $7,324,442 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, that $1,000,000 be provided from the Water Stabilization Fund, and that $40,000 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $8,364,442 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Public Works Water Supply Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $7,324,442 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, that $1,000,000 be provided from the Water Stabilization Fund, and that $40,000 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, as … VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-170 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-170 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $261,328 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Town Council Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-170: ORDERED: That the sum of $261,328 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Town Council Budget and to meet such appropriation, that $261,328 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $261,328 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Town Council Budget and to meet such appropriation, that $261,328 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-171 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-171 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,535,533 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Town Manager Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-171: ORDERED: That the sum of $1,535,533 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Town Manager Budget and to meet such appropriation, that $1,535,533 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $1,535,533 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Town Manager Budget and to meet such appropriation, that $1,535,533 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-172 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-172 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $856,897 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Public, Education & Government (peg) Access Channels Enterprise Fund Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-172: ORDERED: That the sum of $856,897 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Public, Education & Government (PEG) Access Channels Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $856,897 be raised from the PEG Enterprise Fund Revenues, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $856,897 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Public, Education & Government (PEG) Access Channels Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $856,897 be raised from the PEG Enterprise Fund Revenues, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-173 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-173 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $7,530,592 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Administrative Services Department Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-173: ORDERED: That the sum of $7,530,592 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Administrative Services Department Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $7,530,592 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $7,530,592 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Administrative Services Department Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $7,530,592 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-174 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-174 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $250,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town Council's Fiscal Year 2024 Reserve Fund
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-174: ORDERED: That the sum of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town Council's Fiscal Year 2024 Reserve Fund and to meet such appropriation, that $250,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town Council's Fiscal Year 2024 Reserve Fund and to meet such appropriation, that $250,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves. VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-175 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-175 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $51,770,243 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Other Requirements Budget
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-175: ORDERED: That the sum of $51,770,243 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Other Requirements Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $51,487,043 be raised from current year revenue, that $200,000 be provided from the Pension Reserve Trust Fund, that $43,680 be provided from the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, and that $39,520 be provided from the Bismore Park Special Revenue Fund, all for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Other Requirements Budget as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $51,770,243 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Other Requirements Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $51,487,043 be raised from current year revenue, that $200,000 be provided from the Pension Reserve Trust Fund, that $43,680 be provided from the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, and that $39,520 be provided from the … VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: , pursuant to the provisions of General Law Chapter 44B Section 6, for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, the following sums of the annual revenues of the
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of General Law Chapter 44B Section 6, for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, the following sums of the annual revenues of the Community Preservation Fund be set aside for further appropriation and expenditure for the following purposes: $503,390 for open space and recreation; $503,390 for historic resources; $503,390 for community housing; $3,017,456 for a Budget Reserve, and that the sum of $200,000 be appropriated from the annual revenues of the Community Preservation Fund for the administrative expenses of the Community Preservation Committee, to be expended under the direction of the Town Manager or the Community Preservation Committee with )
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 ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of General Law Chapter 44B Section 6, for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, the following sums of the annual revenues of the Community Preservation Fund be set aside for further appropriation and expenditure for the following purposes: $503,390 for open space and recreation; $503,390 for historic resources; $503,390 for community housing; … VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-177 Continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023: 2023-177 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $378,795 For The Purpose Of Paying The Fiscal Year 2024 Community Preservation Fund Debt Service Requirements
To continue as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the town council meeting on june 1, 2023 (2023-177: ORDERED: That the sum of $378,795 be appropriated for the purpose of paying the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Preservation Fund Debt Service Requirements, and to meet such appropriation, that $306,270 be provided from current year revenues of the Community Preservation Fund and that $72,525 be provided from the reserves for the Historic Preservation Program within the Community Preservation Fund.)
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 ORDERED: That the sum of $378,795 be appropriated for the purpose of paying the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Preservation Fund Debt Service Requirements, and to meet such appropriation, that $306,270 be provided from current year revenues of the Community Preservation Fund and that $72,525 be provided from the reserves for the Historic Preservation Program within the Community Preservation Fund. VOTE: CONTINUE AS WRITTEN, TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON EACH ITEM AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-188 To a second reading on 06/01/2023: 2023-188 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
To a second reading on 06/01/2023 (2023-188: RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Conservation Commission: Angela Tangney, as a regular member to a term expiring 6/2026; Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission: Kevin Ferreira, as an alternate member to a term expiring 06/2023; Infrastructure and Energy Committee: Larry Hurwitz, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2023; Planning Board: Matthew Teague, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2024; Shellfish Committee: Gloriann Hurwitz, as a member holding a family permit, to a term expiring 06/2025 )
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: Conservation Commission: Angela Tangney, as a regular member to a term expiring 6/2026; Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission: Kevin Ferreira, as an alternate member to a term expiring 06/2023; Infrastructure and Energy Committee: Larry Hurwitz, as a … VOTE: TO A SECOND READING ON 06/01/2023 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-189 To a second reading on 06/01/2023: 2023-189 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
To a second reading on 06/01/2023 (2023-189: RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Airport Commission: Joe DiGeorge, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026, John Flores, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Board of Assessors: Melvin Pauze, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Board of Health: F.P. Tom Lee, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2026; Community Preservation Committee: Lindsey Counsell, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Terry Duenas, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2026; Conservation Commission: John Abodeeley, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2026; Disability Comm)
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 reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Airport Commission: Joe DiGeorge, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026, John Flores, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Board of Assessors: Melvin Pauze, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Board of Health: F.P. Tom Lee, as a regular … VOTE: TO A SECOND READING ON 06/01/2023 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-190 2023-190 Reappointment To A Board/committee/commission
Suspend the rules for a second reading on this agenda item # 2023-190. (Cullum) Rationale behind that is Councilor Steinhilber's daughter is listed in the agenda item and he recused himself. By suspending the rules and voting tonight Councilor Steinhilber would not have to recuse himself at the second reading of this agenda item.
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 suspend the rules for a second reading on this agenda item # 2023-190. (Cullum) Rationale behind that is Councilor Steinhilber's daughter is listed in the agenda item and he recused himself. By suspending the rules and voting tonight Councilor Steinhilber would not have to recuse himself at the second reading of this agenda item. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To approve the agenda item 2023-190 as written RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoint the following individual to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commissio
To approve the agenda item 2023-190 as written RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoint the following individual to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Youth Commission: Mary Steinhilber, as a student member to a term expiring 06/30/2024
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 to approve the agenda item 2023-190 as written RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoint the following individual to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Youth Commission: Mary Steinhilber, as a student member to a term expiring 06/30/2024 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS Councilor Eric Steinhilber returned to the dais..” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-191 2023-191 Acceptance Of The Provisions Of Chapter 41, Section 110a Of The Massachusetts General Laws
RESOLVED: The Town Council does hereby accept by reference the provisions of Section 110A of Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws as a part of the general ordinances of the Town; and, pursuant to said Section 110A, authorizes the Town Clerk's Office to remain closed on all Saturdays and further authorizes any other public office in the Town to remain closed on any or all Saturdays as may be determined from time to time by the Town Manager.
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: The Town Council does hereby accept by reference the provisions of Section 110A of Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws as a part of the general ordinances of the Town; and, pursuant to said Section 110A, authorizes the Town Clerk's Office to remain closed on all Saturdays and further authorizes any other public office in the Town to remain closed on any or all Saturdays as … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-192 2023-192 Acceptance On Behalf Of The Town Of A Gift Of A 2015 31 Foot Safeboat From The Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement Council For Use By The Barnstable Police Department
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby accept on behalf of the Town the transfer of ownership of a 2015 31 foot Safeboat as a gift to the Town at no cost to the Town from the Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement Council (CCRLEC) to be placed in the custody of the Town of Barnstable Police Department and operated as a Police Department asset and made available by the Police Department for regional support of the CCRLEC; and authorizes the Town Manager to execute on behalf of the Town a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and the CCRLEC to effectuate the purposes stated herein.
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 does hereby accept on behalf of the Town the transfer of ownership of a 2015 31 foot Safeboat as a gift to the Town at no cost to the Town from the Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement Council (CCRLEC) to be placed in the custody of the Town of Barnstable Police Department and operated as a Police Department asset and made available by the Police Department for … VOTE: 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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