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June 15, 2023
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Nikolas Atsalis, Kristine Clark, Jennifer Cullum, Mathew Levesque, Jeffrey Mendes, Paula Schnepp, Tracy Shaughnessy, Gordon Starr, Eric Steinhilber
Absent: Paul Cusack, Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Betty Ludtke, Paul Neary
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of June 1, 2023 as presented.
To accept the minutes of June 1, 2023 as presented.
Yes: Clark, Cullum, Levesque, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, SteinhilberAbstained: Atsalis, Mendes
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to accept the minutes of June 1, 2023 as presented. VOTE: 7 YES and 2 ABSTAIN (Atsalis and Mendes) - PASSES COMMUNICATIONS from elected officials, boards committees, and staff, commission reports,.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-210 2023-210 2023-208 Approving A Conservation Restriction On 2.3 Acres Of Land On Commerce Road In Barnstable Village Between Barnstable Land Trust (grantor) And The Town Of Barnstable (grantee)
RESOLVED: That, pursuant to G.L.c. 184, sections 31-33, the Conservation Restriction statute, the Town Council does hereby approve and authorize the Town Council President to sign on behalf of the Town Council a Conservation Restriction (“CR”) between Barnstable Land Trust (Grantor), and the Town of Barnstable (Grantee), over approximately 2.3 acres of vacant land on Commerce Road in Barnstable Village as shown on: A portion of Map 318, Parcel 025, Lot 002, shown as Lot 13 on a plan entitled “Plan of Land of Commerce Road Barnstable, MA, Prepared For Dillingham Properties LLC”, dated 5/18/2022 (Revised), by Daniel A. Ojala, PLS, Down Cape Engineering, Inc., 939 Main Street (Route 6A), YarmouthPort, MA 02675 and filed in the Land Registration Office in Boston as Land Court Plan 4686G; said parcel to be sold to the Barnstable Land Trust for the purposes of preserving open space, rare speci
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That, pursuant to G.L.c. 184, sections 31-33, the Conservation Restriction statute, the Town Council does hereby approve and authorize the Town Council President to sign on behalf of the Town Council a Conservation Restriction (“CR”) between Barnstable Land Trust (Grantor), and the Town of Barnstable (Grantee), over approximately 2.3 acres of vacant land on Commerce Road in … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-209 2023-209 Approving A Conservation Restriction On 1.2 Acres Of Land On Commerce Road In Barnstable Village Between Catherine Bowles Brazelton, Trustee Of The Catherine Bowles Brazelton 2022 Revocable Trust (gra
RESOLVED: That, pursuant to G.L.c. 184, sections 31-33, the Conservation Restriction statute, the Town Council does hereby approve and authorize the Town Council President to sign on behalf of the Town Council a Conservation Restriction (“CR”) between Catherine Bowles Brazelton, Trustee of the Catherine Bowles Brazelton 2022 Revocable Trust (Grantor), and Barnstable Land Trust (Grantee), over approximately 1.2 acres of vacant land on Commerce Road in Barnstable Village as shown on: A portion of Map 318, Parcel 025-001 and 025-002, shown as Lot 14 on a plan entitled “Plan of Land of Commerce Road Barnstable, MA, Prepared For Dillingham Properties LLC”, dated 5/18/2022 (Revised), by Daniel A. Ojala, PLS, Down Cape Engineering, Inc., 939 Main Street (Route 6A), YarmouthPort, MA 02675 and filed in the Land Registration Office in Boston as Land Court Plan 4686G. said Conservation Restriction
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That, pursuant to G.L.c. 184, sections 31-33, the Conservation Restriction statute, the Town Council does hereby approve and authorize the Town Council President to sign on behalf of the Town Council a Conservation Restriction (“CR”) between Catherine Bowles Brazelton, Trustee of the Catherine Bowles Brazelton 2022 Revocable Trust (Grantor), and Barnstable Land Trust (Grantee), over … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-210 2023-210 Approving A Conservation Restriction On 1.4 Acres Of Land On Commerce Road In Barnstable Village Between Thomas B. Brazelton, Iii (grantor) And Barnstable Land Trust (grantee)
RESOLVED: That, pursuant to G.L.c. 184, sections 31-33, the Town Council does hereby approve and authorize the Town Council President to sign on behalf of the Town Council a Conservation Restriction (“CR”) between Thomas B. Brazelton, III (Grantor), and Barnstable Land Trust (Grantee), over approximately 1.4 acres of vacant land in Barnstable Village as shown on: A portion of Map 318, Parcel 025-001 and 025-002, shown as Lot 15 on a plan entitled “Plan of Land of Commerce Road Barnstable, MA, Prepared For Dillingham Properties LLC”, dated 5/18/2022 (Revised), by Daniel A. Ojala, PLS, Down Cape Engineering, Inc., 939 Main Street (Route 6A), YarmouthPort, MA 02675 and filed in the Land Registration Office in Boston as Land Court Plan 4686G. said Conservation Restriction to be donated to the Barnstable Land Trust for the purposes of preserving open space, rare species habitat and the scenic
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That, pursuant to G.L.c. 184, sections 31-33, the Town Council does hereby approve and authorize the Town Council President to sign on behalf of the Town Council a Conservation Restriction (“CR”) between Thomas B. Brazelton, III (Grantor), and Barnstable Land Trust (Grantee), over approximately 1.4 acres of vacant land in Barnstable Village as shown on: A portion of Map 318, Parcel … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS Break-return 8:05 pm Jump to 2023-156.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-156 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
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.
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: PASSES 9 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Levesque, Mendes, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-194 2023-194 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $155,000 For Consultant Services In Support Of A Local Comprehensive Plan Update
ORDERED: That the amount of $155,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding a consultant to facilitate comprehensive land use planning services in support of an update to the Town's Local Comprehensive Plan; and that to fund this appropriation, $155,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $155,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding a consultant to facilitate comprehensive land use planning services in support of an update to the Town's Local Comprehensive Plan; and that to fund this appropriation, $155,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves. VOTE: PASSES 9 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Levesque, Mendes, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
To a second reading on 07-20-2023: The Administrative Code, Chapter 241, Article III, Multiple-Member Appointive Organization, § 241-44.5 Land Acquisition and Preservation Committee, is hereby am
To a second reading on 07-20-2023 (ORDERED: That the Administrative Code, Chapter 241, Article III, Multiple-Member Appointive Organization, § 241-44.5 Land Acquisition and Preservation Committee, is hereby amended as follows: SECTION 1. By changing the name of the “Land Acquisition and Preservation Committee” wherever it so appears to the “Open Space Committee”. SECTION 2. By deleting Section B in its entirety and inserting the following new Section B in its place: B. Authorities and responsibilities. 1. The Open Space Committee shall be responsible for keeping the Open Space and Recreation Plan and the open space section of the Local Comprehensive Plan updated and current. 2. The Open Space Committee shall review conservati)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Administrative Code, Chapter 241, Article III, Multiple-Member Appointive Organization, § 241-44.5 Land Acquisition and Preservation Committee, is hereby amended as follows: SECTION 1. By changing the name of the “Land Acquisition and Preservation Committee” wherever it so appears to the “Open Space Committee”. SECTION 2. By deleting Section B in its entirety and inserting … VOTE: TO A SECOND READING ON 07-20-2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To a second reading on 07-20-2023: The Administrative Code, Chapter 241, Article III, Multiple-Member Appointive Organization, § 241-38.A, is hereby amended by deleting “Hyannis Water Board” in t
To a second reading on 07-20-2023 (ORDERED: That the Administrative Code, Chapter 241, Article III, Multiple-Member Appointive Organization, § 241-38.A, is hereby amended by deleting “Hyannis Water Board” in the Section heading and in Section A, respectively, and inserting “Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board” in place thereof.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Administrative Code, Chapter 241, Article III, Multiple-Member Appointive Organization, § 241-38.A, is hereby amended by deleting “Hyannis Water Board” in the Section heading and in Section A, respectively, and inserting “Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board” in place thereof. VOTE: TO A SECOND READING ON 07-20-2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-198 2023-198 Resolve Approving Mark S. Ells' Outside Employment With Cape Cod Community College
RESOLVED: That, in accordance with Section 7 of the Employment Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Mark S. Ells effective July 21, 2021, the Barnstable Town Council does hereby approve Mark S. Ells' outside employment with Cape Cod Community College (the “College”) to allow him to continue teaching at the College for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That, in accordance with Section 7 of the Employment Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Mark S. Ells effective July 21, 2021, the Barnstable Town Council does hereby approve Mark S. Ells' outside employment with Cape Cod Community College (the “College”) to allow him to continue teaching at the College for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. VOTE: PASSES 9 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Levesque, Mendes, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Steinhilber.”
2023-199 To a public hearing on 07-20-2023: 2023-199 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 183, To Remove The Income Limitations From The Eligibility Requirements For The Senior And Veterans Property Tax Work-of
To a public hearing on 07-20-2023 (2023-199: ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 183 Senior Citizen and Veterans Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Programs, be amended to remove the income limitations from the eligibility requirements as follows: SECTION 1. By amending Section 183-2(A) by striking out paragraph (c) and re-lettering the existing paragraph (d) as new paragraph (c). SECTION 2. By amending Section 183-2(B) by striking out paragraph (c) and re-lettering the existing paragraph (d) as new paragraph (c).)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 183 Senior Citizen and Veterans Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Programs, be amended to remove the income limitations from the eligibility requirements as follows: SECTION 1. By amending Section 183-2(A) by striking out paragraph (c) and re-lettering the existing paragraph (d) as new paragraph (c). SECTION 2. … VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 07-20-2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-200 To a public hearing on 07-20-2023: 2023-200 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $3,500,000 For Portable Classrooms At Barnstable Community Innovation School And Hyannis West Elementary School
To a public hearing on 07-20-2023 (2023-200: ORDERED: That the amount of $3,500,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the acquisition, installation and other associated costs for portable classrooms at Barnstable Community Innovation School and Hyannis West Elementary School; and that to fund this appropriation, $3,500,000 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $3,500,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the acquisition, installation and other associated costs for portable classrooms at Barnstable Community Innovation School and Hyannis West Elementary School; and that to fund this appropriation, $3,500,000 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund. VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 07-20-2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-201 2023-201 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
Vote to suspend the rules and vote tonight on agenda item 2023-201
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was vote to suspend the rules and vote tonight on agenda item 2023-201 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
As amended it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Council on Aging: John Jop
As amended it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Council on Aging: John Jope, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Human Services Committee: Jennifer Hinckley-Needham, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Recreation Commission: Tony Lapolla, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Zoning Board of Appeals: Larry Hurwitz, as an associate member to a term expiring 06/30/2025
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded as amended it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Council on Aging: John Jope, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Human Services Committee: Jennifer Hinckley-Needham, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Recreation Commission: Tony Lapolla, as a regular 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.
2023-202 To a second reading on 07-20-2023: 2023-202 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
To a second reading on 07-20-2023 (2023-202: RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Comprehensive Financial Advisory Board: Wendy Soloman, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Land Acquisition and Preservation Committee: Elissa Crowley, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Douglas Payson, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Shellfish Committee: Patricia Farinha, as a member holding a family permit, to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Zoning Board of Appeals: Denise Thorne-Johnson, as an associate member, to a term expiring 06/2026; Mark Hansen, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026)
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: Comprehensive Financial Advisory Board: Wendy Soloman, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Land Acquisition and Preservation Committee: Elissa Crowley, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Douglas Payson, as a regular member to a term expiring … VOTE: TO A SECOND READING ON 07-20-2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-203 To a public hearing on 07-20-2023: 2023-203 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I, General Ordinances, Chapter 168, Section 168-5, To Conform To Chapter D Of The Code Of The Cape Cod Commission Regulations Of General Application
To a public hearing on 07-20-2023 (2023-203: ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I, General Ordinances, Chapter 168 Regulatory Agreements be amended as follows: SECTION 1. By amending Section 168-5(C) by deleting the last sentence thereof and replacing it with the following sentence: When a waiver from zoning is allowed under a regulatory agreement, there shall be a vote of the Town Council recommending execution of the regulatory agreement by the same quantum of vote as would be required by M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5 to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Town to allow the development contemplated by such regulatory agreement. Prior to the Town Council taking such vote, the Planning Board, in consultation with the )
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I, General Ordinances, Chapter 168 Regulatory Agreements be amended as follows: SECTION 1. By amending Section 168-5(C) by deleting the last sentence thereof and replacing it with the following sentence: When a waiver from zoning is allowed under a regulatory agreement, there shall be a vote of the Town Council recommending execution of … VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 07-20-2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-204 To a second reading on 07-20-2023: 2023-204 Order Authorizing The Town Manager To Negotiate And Execute A 99-year Lease With The Trustee Of The Parker Lombard Trust For The Building Known As The West Barnstable Train Station And The Land On Whi
To a second reading on 07-20-2023 (2023-204: ORDERED: That the Town Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute on behalf of the Town a 99-year lease for the nominal rent of $1.00 per year with the Trustee of the Parker Lombard Trust for the building known as the West Barnstable Train Station and the land on which it is located, on such other additional terms and conditions as may be determined by the Town Manager, including, but not limited to, public access and use requirements, repair and maintenance obligations and insurance obligations, subject to approval as to form by the Town Attorney; provided that such lease shall be subject to the approval of the Barnstable County Probate Court.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute on behalf of the Town a 99-year lease for the nominal rent of $1.00 per year with the Trustee of the Parker Lombard Trust for the building known as the West Barnstable Train Station and the land on which it is located, on such other additional terms and conditions as may be determined by the Town Manager, including, … VOTE: TO A SECOND READING ON 07-20-2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-205 To a second reading on 07-20-2023: 2023-205 Order Authorizing The Taking Of Road Easements By Eminent Domain For Sewer And Water Purposes Over Certain Private Roads In Centerville And Hyannis Known As Sunrise Road, Laura Road, Aurora Avenue, We
To a second reading on 07-20-2023 (2023-205: ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to purchase, take by eminent domain under chapter 79 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, or otherwise acquire for sewer and water purposes a perpetual easement through, under, across, and on the following described roads for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, relocation, and replacement of sewer and water lines and infrastructure for the same and for all purposes for which such easements are commonly used in the Town of Barnstable: SUNRISE ROAD, LAURA ROAD, AURORA AVENUE AND WEQUAQUET AVENUE, all as shown on Land Court Plan No. 35367A, Sheets 1 and 2; and GREGOIRE CIRCLE and a portion of MIDWAY DRIVE, all as s)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to purchase, take by eminent domain under chapter 79 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, or otherwise acquire for sewer and water purposes a perpetual easement through, under, across, and on the following described roads for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, relocation, and replacement of sewer and water lines … VOTE: TO A SECOND READING ON 07-20-2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-206 To a public hearing on 07-20-2023: 2023-206 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $195,000 For The Purpose Of Acquiring By Purchase Or Eminent Domain A Five-year Temporary Construction Easement And A Permanent Easement For Shared Use Path, Sewer
To a public hearing on 07-20-2023 (2023-206: ORDERED: The Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to purchase, take by eminent domain under Chapter 79 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, or otherwise acquire both a five-year temporary construction easement and a separate permanent easement for shared use path, sewer and water purposes through, under, across, and on a certain parcel of land fronting on Bearse's Way, for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, relocation, and replacement of sewer and water lines for the same and for all purposes for which such infrastructure is commonly used in the Town of Barnstable, Hyannis, MA, with an address of 1174 Pitcher's Way, Hyannis, MA, as more fully shown on Sheet 7 of a )
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: The Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to purchase, take by eminent domain under Chapter 79 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, or otherwise acquire both a five-year temporary construction easement and a separate permanent easement for shared use path, sewer and water purposes through, under, across, and on a certain parcel of land fronting on Bearse's Way, for the … VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 07-20-2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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