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November 2, 2023
7 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Nikolas Atsalis, Kristine Clark, Jennifer Cullum, Paul Cusack, Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Mathew Levesque, Betty Ludtke, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Tracy Shaughnessy, Gordon Starr, Eric Steinhilber
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Nikolas Atsalis arrived late (7:39 PM)
Every vote, in order
2024-053 2024-053 Authorization Of A Housing Development Incentive Program Tax Increment Exemption Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And Atlantic Apartments, Llc For Eleven (11) New Market Rate Residential Units
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby votes to authorize the Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Atlantic Apartments, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for eleven (11) market rate residential units located at 171 Main Street and 16 School Street, Hyannis, substantially in the form as presented to the Town Council at this meeting, and further authorizes the Town Manager to execute the TIE Agreement and submit it to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for approval.
The minutes record 12 yes, 0 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby votes to authorize the Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Atlantic Apartments, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for eleven (11) market rate residential units located at 171 Main Street and 16 School Street, Hyannis, … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES I RECUSE (NEARY).”
2024-054 2024-054 Authorization Of A Housing Development Incentive Program Tax Increment Exemption Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And Dunrovin Too, Llc For Eight (8) New Market Rate Residential Units Located
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby votes to authorize a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Dunrovin Too, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for eight (8) market rate residential units located at 68 Yarmouth Road, Hyannis, in the form as presented to the Town Council at this meeting, and further authorizes the Town Manager to execute the TIE Agreement and submit it to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for approval.
The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Nikolas Atsalis arrived at 7:39 PM, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby votes to authorize a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Dunrovin Too, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for eight (8) market rate residential units located at 68 Yarmouth Road, Hyannis, in the form as presented to the … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-055 2024-055 Authorization Of A Housing Development Incentive Program Tax Increment Exemption Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And Ccr Holding, Llc For Ten (10) New Market Rate Residential Units Located At
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby votes to authorize a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and CCR Holding, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program M.G.L. c. 40V and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00 for ten (10) market rate residential units located at 50 Yarmouth Road, Hyannis, substantially in the form as presented to the Town Council at this meeting, and further authorizes the Town Manager to execute the TIE Agreement and submit it to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for approval.
The minutes record 12 yes, 0 no, 1 abstaining, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby votes to authorize a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and CCR Holding, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program M.G.L. c. 40V and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00 for ten (10) market rate residential units located at 50 Yarmouth Road, Hyannis, substantially in the form as … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES 1 ABSTAIN (RAPP GRASSETTI).”
2024-056 2024-056 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
Resolved: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple- member Board/Committee/Commission: Council on Aging: Janet Kraemer, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Licensing Authority: Jessica Sylver as an Associate member to a term expiring 06/2024
The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Nikolas Atsalis arrived at 7:39 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: Council on Aging: Janet Kraemer, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Licensing Authority: Jessica Sylver as an Associate member to a term expiring 06/2024 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-059 2024-059 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2024 Law Enforcement Body-worn Camera Program Grant In The Amount Of $151,554.60 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Public Safety And Sec
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2024 Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Program grant in the amount of $151,554.60 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of funding costs associated with the initial start-up and implementation of law enforcement officers' body-worn cameras.
The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Nikolas Atsalis arrived at 7:39 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 2024 Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Program grant in the amount of $151,554.60 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of funding costs associated with the initial start-up and implementation of law enforcement officers' body-worn cameras. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-060 Refer to public hearing on 11/16/2023: 2024-060 Appropriation And Transfer Order In The Amount Of $2,500,000 In Community Preservation Act Funds To Increase The Number And Availability Of Community Housing Units In The Town Of Barnstable
To refer to public hearing on 11/16/2023 (2024-060: ORDERED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of One Million Forty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Fifty One Dollars ($1,049,551) be appropriated and transferred from the set-aside for Community Housing Funds within the Community Preservation Fund and the amount of One Million Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Forty Nine Dollars ($1,450,449) be appropriated and transferred from the undesignated reserve in the Community Preservation Fund to the Affordable Housing/Growth & Development Trust Fund, and that the Affordable Housing/Growth & Development Trust Fund Board is authorized to contract for and expend the total appropriation of Two Mi)
The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Nikolas Atsalis arrived at 7:39 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 the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of One Million Forty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Fifty One Dollars ($1,049,551) be appropriated and transferred from the set-aside for Community Housing Funds within the Community Preservation Fund and the amount of One Million Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Forty Nine Dollars … VOTE: REFER TO PUBLIC HEARING ON 11/16/2023 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To accept the minutes of October 19, 2023, as presented.
To accept the minutes of October 19, 2023, as presented.
The minutes record 12 yes, 0 no, 1 abstaining, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to accept the minutes of October 19, 2023, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES 1 ABSTAIN (RAPP GRASSETTI).”
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