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August 17, 2023
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Nikolas Atsalis, Kristine Clark, Jennifer Cullum, Paul Cusack, Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Mathew Levesque, Betty Ludtke, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Tracy Shaughnessy, Gordon Starr
Absent: Eric Steinhilber
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2024-012 2024-012 2024-012 Acceptance Of The Provisions Of Section 7a Of Chapter 32b Of The Massachusetts General Laws
RESOLVED: That, effective December 1, 2023, the provisions of section 7A of Chapter 32B of the Massachusetts General Laws are hereby accepted by reference as a part of the general ordinances of the Town.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That, effective December 1, 2023, the provisions of section 7A of Chapter 32B of the Massachusetts General Laws are hereby accepted by reference as a part of the general ordinances of the Town. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-013 2024-013 Delegation Of Authority And Determination Under Section 19 Of The Conflict Of Interest Law Regarding Participation In Decisions Relating To A Potential Increase In The Town's Percentage Contribution T
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby delegate authority to Town Manager Mark Ells to make decisions in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 32B, section 7A, relating to a potential increase in the percentage amount of the Town's contributions to the total monthly cost of contracts of insurance for its employees authorized by sections 3 and 11C of said Chapter 32B, which would result in the Town making payment of more, but not less, than fifty percent of the total monthly cost for such insurance, and determines that the financial interest of Mark Ells in such decisions, as described in Mr. Ells' disclosure form presented to the Town Council at this meeting in accordance with M.G.L. c. 268A, § 19, is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Mr. Ells in his role as Town Manager, provided that any decision
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby delegate authority to Town Manager Mark Ells to make decisions in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 32B, section 7A, relating to a potential increase in the percentage amount of the Town's contributions to the total monthly cost of contracts of insurance for its employees authorized by sections 3 and 11C of said Chapter 32B, which would … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS Jump to 2024-022.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-022 2024-022 Resolve To Approve The Appointment Of Christopher Gonnella As The Director Of Community Services For The Town Of Barnstable
RESOLVED: That the Town Council, in accordance with Section 10-7(k) (1) of the Barnstable Charter, hereby approves the Town Manager's appointment of Christopher Gonnella as the Director of Community Services effective August 18, 2023.
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council, in accordance with Section 10-7(k) (1) of the Barnstable Charter, hereby approves the Town Manager's appointment of Christopher Gonnella as the Director of Community Services effective August 18, 2023. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS 2024- 029 APPROVING A CONSERVATION RESTRICTION ON 17± ACRES OF LAND AT 0, 946 & 948 RIVER ROAD IN MARSTONS MILLS BETWEEN THREE BAYS PRESERVATION, INC. (GRANTOR) AND BARNSTABLE LAND TRUST, INC. (GRANTEE) INTRO: 08/17/2023 Zenas Crocker gave the rationale Council questions and comments:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
, pursuant to G.L. c. 184, sections 31-33, the Restriction statute, the Town Council does hereby approve and authorize the Town Council President to sign on beh
RESOLVED: That, pursuant to G.L. c. 184, sections 31-33, the Restriction statute, the Town Council does hereby approve and authorize the Town Council President to sign on behalf of the Town Council, and authorize the Town Manager to sign and approve on behalf of the Town of Barnstable, a Conservation Restriction (“CR”) between Three Bays Preservation, Inc. (Grantor) and Barnstable Land Trust, Inc. (Grantee), over approximately 17 acres of land and buildings at 0, 946 & 948 River Road in Marstons Mills Village on property owned by Three Bays Preservation, Inc. (d/b/a Barnstable Clean Water Coalition) as shown on: 1. Assessors Map 045, Parcel 016-004 (0 River Road), 2. Assessors Map 045, Parcel 026 (946 River Road), and 3. Assessors Map 045, Parcel 011 (948 River Road) said CR to be donated to the Barnstable Land Trust, Inc. for the purposes of preserving open space, wellfield and watershe
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That, pursuant to G.L. c. 184, sections 31-33, the Restriction statute, the Town Council does hereby approve and authorize the Town Council President to sign on behalf of the Town Council, and authorize the Town Manager to sign and approve on behalf of the Town of Barnstable, a Conservation Restriction (“CR”) between Three Bays Preservation, Inc. (Grantor) and Barnstable Land Trust, … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS Marstons Mills River Headwaters -II (ex-E. Hamblin) Conservation Restriction Barnstable,.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
RESOLVED: That, pursuant to G.L. c. 184, sections 31-33, the Restriction statute, the Town Council does hereby approve and authorize the Town Council President to sign on behalf of the Town Council, and authorize the Town Manager to sign and approve on behalf of the Town of Barnstable, a Conservation Restriction (“CR”) between Three Bays Preservation, Inc. (Grantor) and Barnstable Land Trust, Inc. (Grantee), over approximately 46.92 acres of land and buildings at 110 Bog Road in Marstons Mills Village as shown on: A portion of Assessors Map 045, Parcel 017-001, shown as That certain parcel of land, containing 46.92 acres, more or less, being all of the land shown as “Lot B” on a plan of land entitled, “Hamblin Bogs, 110 Bog Road, Barnstable (Marstons Mills), Massachuetts, Map 45 Lot 17-1” (sheets 1-5) , prepared for Barnstable Clean Water Coalition, 864 Main Street, Osterville MA, Scale:
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That, pursuant to G.L. c. 184, sections 31-33, the Restriction statute, the Town Council does hereby approve and authorize the Town Council President to sign on behalf of the Town Council, and authorize the Town Manager to sign and approve on behalf of the Town of Barnstable, a Conservation Restriction (“CR”) between Three Bays Preservation, Inc. (Grantor) and Barnstable Land Trust, … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-001 2024-001 Authorization To Reallocate The Remaining $36,714 Of Community Preservation Historic Preservation Funds Granted Under Appropriation Order 2022-035 For The Restoration Work At Sturgis Library To Be Use
RESOLVED: That the remaining portion in the amount of Thirty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Fourteen Dollars ($36,714) in Community Preservation Historic Preservation Funds appropriated under Town Council Order 2022-035 for restoration work at Sturgis Library be reallocated for the replacement of the failing climate control system located at Sturgis Library, 3090 Main Street/Route 6A, Barnstable.
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 RESOLVED: That the remaining portion in the amount of Thirty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Fourteen Dollars ($36,714) in Community Preservation Historic Preservation Funds appropriated under Town Council Order 2022-035 for restoration work at Sturgis Library be reallocated for the replacement of the failing climate control system located at Sturgis Library, 3090 Main Street/Route 6A, Barnstable. VOTE: PASSES 9 YES, (Starr recused).”
2024-003 2024-003 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $1,400,000 For The Purpose Of Funding Sewer Lateral Riser Construction
To amend the $1,400,000 to $850,000
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to amend the $1,400,000 to $850,000 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS Councilor questions and comments:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
The sum of $850,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding sewer lateral riser construction, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; a (as amended)
ORDERED: That the sum of $850,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding sewer lateral riser construction, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $1,400,000 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 or 8, M.G.L. c. 29, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes authorized by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed by this order by a like amount; and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $850,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding sewer lateral riser construction, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $1,400,000 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 or 8, M.G.L. c. 29, or pursuant to any other … VOTE: AS AMENDED-PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Mendes, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr Jump to 2024-010.”
2024-010 2024-010 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $75,000 For Temporary Repairs To Rosewood Lane In The Village Of Cotuit Pursuant To Temporary Repairs To Private Roads Program For Certain Private Ways
ORDERED: That the sum of $75,000 be appropriated for the purposes of making temporary repairs to Rosewood Lane, a private road in the village of Cotuit within the Town of Barnstable, and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, be authorized to borrow $75,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 174 of the Acts of 1994, as amended by Chapter 350 of the Acts of 2014, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44 §20, any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes authorized by this Order, less any premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds and notes, may be applied to pay such project costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed by this Order by a like amount; and that the Town Manager is auth
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $75,000 be appropriated for the purposes of making temporary repairs to Rosewood Lane, a private road in the village of Cotuit within the Town of Barnstable, and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, be authorized to borrow $75,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 174 of the Acts of 1994, as amended by Chapter 350 of … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Cusack, Rapp Grassetti, Ludtke, Mendes, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr.”
2024-004 2024-004 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
To amend under historic commission, Robert Frazee from a regular member to an alternate member
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to amend under historic commission, Robert Frazee from a regular member to an alternate member VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
The Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Historical Commission: Robert Frazee, as an Alternate Membe (as amended)
RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Historical Commission: Robert Frazee, as an Alternate Member to a term expiring 06/2026; Human Services Committee: Sheree Kay, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2024
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: Historical Commission: Robert Frazee, as an Alternate Member to a term expiring 06/2026; Human Services Committee: Sheree Kay, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2024 VOTE: AS AMENDED PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-005 2024-005 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Human Services Committee: Representative Steven Xiarhos as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2026; Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission: Kevin Matthews as an alternate member to a term expiring 06/2026; Waterways Committee: Paul Everson as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2026
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: Human Services Committee: Representative Steven Xiarhos as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2026; Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission: Kevin Matthews as an alternate member to a term expiring 06/2026; Waterways Committee: Paul Everson as a regular member to a term expiring 06/2026 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-017 2024-017 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2024 911 Department Support And Incentive Grant In The Amount Of $330,026 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Public Safetyand Security
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2024 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $330,026 for the purpose of funding personnel costs and a fifth dispatcher console outfitted by the State 911 Department.
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 2024 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $330,026 for the purpose of funding personnel costs and a fifth dispatcher console outfitted by the State 911 Department. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-018 2024-018 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2024 State 911 Department Training Grant In The Amount Of $30,876.66 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Public Safety And Security
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2024 State 911 Department Training award in the amount of $30,876.66 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of funding costs associated with the mandatory training of all 911 dispatchers who perform emergency dispatch operations.
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 2024 State 911 Department Training award in the amount of $30,876.66 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of funding costs associated with the mandatory training of all 911 dispatchers who perform emergency dispatch operations. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-019 2024-019 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2024 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant In The Amount Of $17,343.60 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Public Safety A
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant in the amount of $17,343.60 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of funding costs associated with emergency dispatch operations.
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 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant in the amount of $17,343.60 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of funding costs associated with emergency dispatch operations. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-021 2024-021 Authorization To Expend A Grant In The Amount Of $32,819.95 From The Stanton Foundation For Capital Improvements At The Barnstable Dog Park
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a grant from the Stanton Foundation in the amount of $32,819.95 for the purpose of funding capital improvements at the Barnstable Dog Park.
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“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 grant from the Stanton Foundation in the amount of $32,819.95 for the purpose of funding capital improvements at the Barnstable Dog Park. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-023 2024-023 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2023 Grant In The Amount Of $100,000 From The United States Department Of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service For The Evalution And Design Of Long
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 Grant in the amount of $100,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for evaluation and design of the Long Pond Lower Channel Fish Passage Improvements Project.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 Grant in the amount of $100,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for evaluation and design of the Long Pond Lower Channel Fish Passage Improvements Project. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-024 2024-024 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2024 Masstrails Grant In The Amount Of $300,000 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts For Preliminary Design Of The Cape Cod Rail Trail Phase 4 Extension In The
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2024 MassTrails Grant award in the amount of $300,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the purpose of funding the preliminary design of the Cape Cod Rail Trail Phase 4 extension in the Town of Barnstable.
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 2024 MassTrails Grant award in the amount of $300,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the purpose of funding the preliminary design of the Cape Cod Rail Trail Phase 4 extension in the Town of Barnstable. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-026 2024-026 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2023 Grant In The Amount Of $400,000 From The United States Department Of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service For The Design And C
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 Grant in the amount of $400,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for design and construction of the Rosa Lane Fish Passage Improvements Project.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 Grant in the amount of $400,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for design and construction of the Rosa Lane Fish Passage Improvements Project. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-033 2024-033 Resolve Approving A Letter To The Honorable Pete Buttigieg, U.s. Department Of Transportation, In Support Of The Massachusetts Department Of Transportation's Application For Funding Through The Multim
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve sending a letter of support, substantially in the form as presented to the Town Council at this meeting, to the Honorable Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation, in support of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's application for funding through the Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Program's National Infrastructure Project Assistance (MEGA) and Infrastructure for Rebuilding America Program (INFRA) opportunities, and authorizes the President or Vice President of the Town Council to sign such letter of support on behalf of the Town Council.
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve sending a letter of support, substantially in the form as presented to the Town Council at this meeting, to the Honorable Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation, in support of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's application for funding through the Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS Town of Barnstable Town Council 367 Main Street, Village of Hyannis, MA 02601 508-862-4738 ● 508-862-4770 E-mail: council@town.barnstable.ma.us Councilors: www.town.barnstable.ma.us Matthew Levesque President Precinct 10 The Honorable Pete Buttigieg Jennifer Cullum Secretary of Tran.” 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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