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Barnstable Town Council · 2021–2023 Council · Regular meeting

June 1, 2023

26 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Kristine Clark, Jennifer Cullum, Paul Cusack, Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Betty Ludtke, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Tracy Shaughnessy, Gordon Starr, Eric Steinhilber

Absent: Mathew Levesque, Nikolas Atsalis, Jeffrey Mendes

During the meeting:

  • Paul Neary arrived late (6:12 PM)

Every vote, in order

To accept the minutes of May 18, 2023 as presented.

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 9–0

To accept the minutes of May 18, 2023 as presented.

The minutes record 9 yes, 0 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to accept the minutes of May 18, 2023 as presented. VOTE: PASSES 9 YES, ONE Abstention.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

2023-178 2023-178 2023-178 Fiscal Year 2024 Spending Limitations Revolving Funds

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the following spending limitations for Fiscal Year 2024 Revolving Funds: Senior Services Classroom Education Fund $100,000 Recreation Program Fund $325,000 Shellfish Propagation Fund $200,000 Consumer Protection Fund $600,000 Geographical Information Technology Fund $10,000 Arts and Culture Program Fund $50,000 Asset Management Fund $500,000

The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Paul Neary arrived at 6:12 PM, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the following spending limitations for Fiscal Year 2024 Revolving Funds: Senior Services Classroom Education Fund $100,000 Recreation Program Fund $325,000 Shellfish Propagation Fund $200,000 Consumer Protection Fund $600,000 Geographical Information Technology Fund $10,000 Arts and Culture Program Fund $50,000 Asset Management Fund $500,000 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

2023-195 2023-195 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2023 Car Seat Distribution Program Grant In The Amount Of $2,203 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Public Safety And Security, Office Of

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 Car Seat Distribution Program grant in the amount of $2,203 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants for the purpose of providing seventeen (17) car seats at no cost to community members, with such car seats to be distributed by the Barnstable Police Department (BPD) in conjunction with its Child Passenger Safety Program and as needed by the BPD Traffic Division.

The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Paul Neary arrived at 6:12 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 authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 Car Seat Distribution Program grant in the amount of $2,203 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants for the purpose of providing seventeen (17) car seats at no cost to community members, with such car seats to be … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

2023-188 2023-188 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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 6:12 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: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

2023-177 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

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

2023-155 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

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber Jump to: 2023-176.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

, 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

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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 prior approval of the Town Manager.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber Jump to 2023-156.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

2023-157 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

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

ORDERED: That the sum of $17,097,520 is 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.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $17,097,520 is 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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

2023-158 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

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

2023-159 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

Minutes, page 9

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

2023-160 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

Minutes, page 9

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

2023-161 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

Minutes, page 10

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

2023-162 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

Minutes, page 10

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

2023-163 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

Minutes, page 10

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

2023-164 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

Minutes, page 11

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

2023-165 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

Minutes, page 11

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

2023-166 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

Minutes, page 12

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

2023-167 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

Minutes, page 12

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

2023-168 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

Minutes, page 13

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

2023-169 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

Minutes, page 13

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

2023-170 2023-170 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $261,328 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2024 Town Council Budget

Minutes, page 13

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

2023-171 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

Minutes, page 14

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

2023-172 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

Minutes, page 14

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

2023-173 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

Minutes, page 14

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

2023-174 2023-174 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $250,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town Council's Fiscal Year 2024 Reserve Fund

Minutes, page 15

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

2023-175 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

Minutes, page 15

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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.

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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”

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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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