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May 16, 2024
44 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Bloom, Seth Burdick, Kristine Clark, John Crow, Betty Ludtke, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Felicia Penn, Paula Schnepp, Gordon Starr, Craig Tamash, Kristin Terkelsen
Absent: Mathew Levesque
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To accept the minutes of May 2, 2024, as presented.
Voted to accept the minutes of May 2, 2024, as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of May 2, 2024, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES 1 (ABSTAIN) NEARY COMMUNICATIONS from elected officials, boards committees, and staff, commission reports, correspondence, and announcements:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-210 2024-210 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $80,000 And Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Grant In The Amount Of $120,000 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Department Of Environmental Protecti
ORDERED: That the amount of $80,000 be appropriated from the General Fund Reserves, representing the local match requirement for a reimbursement grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Clean Water State Revolving Fund in an amount of up to $120,000, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend this appropriation and grant for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Stormwater Asset Management Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $80,000 be appropriated from the General Fund Reserves, representing the local match requirement for a reimbursement grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Clean Water State Revolving Fund in an amount of up to $120,000, and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend this appropriation and grant for … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crow, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Penn, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, Terkelsen Presentation from Mark Milne, Director of Finance, Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget Mark Milne gave a high-level overview of the Fiscal Year 2025 proposed Operating Budget. He explai.”
To refer items 2024-185 through 2024-207, as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on June 06, 2024
To refer items 2024-185 through 2024-207, as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on June 06, 2024
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to refer items 2024-185 through 2024-207, as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on June 06, 2024 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-185 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-185 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $11,918,799 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-185: ORDERED: That the sum of $11,918,799 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $11,918,799 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 $11,918,799 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $11,918,799 be raised from current year revenues by the Airport Enterprise Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-186 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-186 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $89,375,780 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Barnstable Public School Department Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-186: ORDERED: That the sum of $89,375,780 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Barnstable Public School Department Budget, and to meet this appropriation that $86,954,260 be raised from current year revenues and $2,421,520 be provided from the General 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 $89,375,780 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Barnstable Public School Department Budget, and to meet this appropriation that $86,954,260 be raised from current year revenues and $2,421,520 be provided from the General Fund reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-187 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-187 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $18,709,328 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Barnstable Police Department Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-187: ORDERED: That the sum of $18,709,328 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Barnstable Police Department budget; and to meet such appropriation that $18,709,328 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 $18,709,328 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Barnstable Police Department budget; and to meet such appropriation that $18,709,328 be raised from current year revenues, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-188 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-188 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $2,394,019 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Planning And Development Department Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-188: ORDERED: That the sum of $2,394,019 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Planning and Development Department Budget, and to meet this appropriation that $2,171,719 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 $2,394,019 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Planning and Development Department Budget, and to meet this appropriation that $2,171,719 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: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-189 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-189 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $2,887,734 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Community Services Department General Fund Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-189: ORDERED: That the sum of $2,887,734 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Community Services Department General Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $2,887,734 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 $2,887,734 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Community Services Department General Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $2,887,734 be raised from current year revenues, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-190 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-190 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $3,892,161 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Golf Course Enterprise Fund Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-190: ORDERED: That the sum of $3,892,161 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Golf Course Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $3,382,702 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, that $290,160 be provided from the set- aside for recreation and open space within the Community Preservation Fund, and that $219,299 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 $3,892,161 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Golf Course Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $3,382,702 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, that $290,160 be provided from the set- aside for recreation and open space within the Community Preservation Fund, and that $219,299 be provided from the Golf … VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-191 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-191 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $3,926,883 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Hyannis Youth And Community Center Enterprise Fund Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-191: ORDERED: That the sum of $3,926,883 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Hyannis Youth and Community Center Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $580,044 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, that $1,406,994 be raised in the General Fund, that $1,460,675 be transferred from the Capital Trust Fund, and that $479,170 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 $3,926,883 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Hyannis Youth and Community Center Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $580,044 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, that $1,406,994 be raised in the General Fund, that $1,460,675 be transferred from the Capital Trust Fund, and that $479,170 be provided from … VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-192 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-192 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,638,527 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Marine & Environmental Affairs Department General Fund Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-192: ORDERED: That the sum of $1,638,527 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Marine & Environmental Affairs Department General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $1,199,017 be raised from current year revenue and that $439,510 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 $1,638,527 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Marine & Environmental Affairs Department General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $1,199,017 be raised from current year revenue and that $439,510 be provided from the Waterways Special Revenue Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-193 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-193 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $780,068 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Marina Enterprise Fund Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-193: Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-194 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-194 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,087,579 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Sandy Neck Park Enterprise Fund Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-194: ORDERED: That the sum of $1,087,579 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Sandy Neck Park Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $978,265 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, and that $109,314 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 $1,087,579 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Sandy Neck Park Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $978,265 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, and that $109,314 be provided from the Sandy Neck Enterprise Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-195 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-195 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $2,584,392 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Inspectional Services Department Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-195: ORDERED: That the sum of $2,584,392 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Inspectional Services Department Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $2,584,392 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 $2,584,392 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Inspectional Services Department Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $2,584,392 be raised from current year revenue as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-196 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-196 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $11,384,511 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Department Of Public Works General Fund Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-196: ORDERED: That the sum of $11,384,511 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Public Works General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $11,301,371 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 $11,384,511 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Public Works General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $11,301,371 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: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-197 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-197 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $4,033,424 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Department Of Public Works Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-197: ORDERED: That the sum of $4,033,424 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Public Works Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $4,033,424 be raised from the 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 $4,033,424 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Public Works Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $4,033,424 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-198 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-198 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $10,934,823 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Department Of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-198: ORDERED: That the sum of $10,934,823 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $5,468,434 be raised from the Enterprise Fund revenues, that $1,216,389 be provided from the Sewer Construction and Private Road Maintenance and Improvement Special Revenue Fund, and that $4,250,000 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 $10,934,823 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $5,468,434 be raised from the Enterprise Fund revenues, that $1,216,389 be provided from the Sewer Construction and Private Road Maintenance and Improvement Special Revenue … VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-199 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-199 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $9,109,331 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Department Of Public Works Water Supply Enterprise Fund Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-199: ORDERED: That the sum of $9,109,331 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Public Works Water Supply Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $8,072,256 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, that $1,000,000 be provided from the Water Stabilization Fund, and that $37,075 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 $9,109,331 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Public Works Water Supply Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $8,072,256 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, that $1,000,000 be provided from the Water Stabilization Fund, and that $37,075 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, as … VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-200 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-200 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $264,092 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Town Council Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-200: ORDERED: That the sum of $264,092 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Town Council Budget and to meet such appropriation, that $264,092 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 $264,092 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Town Council Budget and to meet such appropriation, that $264,092 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-201 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-201 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,575,299 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Town Manager Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-201: ORDERED: That the sum of $1,575,299 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Town Manager Budget and to meet such appropriation, that $1,575,299 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 $1,575,299 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Town Manager Budget and to meet such appropriation, that $1,575,299 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-202 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-202 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $881,383 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Public, Education & Government (peg) Access Channels Enterprise Fund Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-202: ORDERED: That the sum of $881,383 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Public, Education & Government (PEG) Access Channels Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $881,383 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 $881,383 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Public, Education & Government (PEG) Access Channels Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $881,383 be raised from the PEG Enterprise Fund revenues, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-203 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-203 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $8,205,658 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Administrative Services Department Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-203: ORDERED: That the sum of $8,205,658 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Administrative Services Department Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $8,205,658 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 $8,205,658 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Administrative Services Department Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $8,205,658 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-204 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-204 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $250,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town Council's Fiscal Year 2025 Reserve Fund
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-204: ORDERED: That the sum of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town Council's Fiscal Year 2025 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 2025 Reserve Fund, and to meet such appropriation, that $250,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves. VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-205 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-205 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $57,180,105 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Other Requirements Budget
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-205: ORDERED: That the sum of $57,180,105 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Other Requirements Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $53,345,337 be raised from current year revenue, that $190,000 be provided from the Pension Reserve Trust Fund, that $43,680 be provided from the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, that $39,520 be provided from the Bismore Park Special Revenue Fund, and that $3,561,568 be provided from the General Fund reserves, all for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 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 $57,180,105 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Other Requirements Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $53,345,337 be raised from current year revenue, that $190,000 be provided from the Pension Reserve Trust Fund, that $43,680 be provided from the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, that $39,520 be provided from the … VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: , pursuant to the provisions of General Laws Chapter 44B, Section 6, for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, the following sums of the annual revenues of th
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of General Laws Chapter 44B, Section 6, for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, the following sums of the annual revenues of the Community Preservation Fund be set aside for further appropriation and expenditure for the following purposes: $519,639 for Open Space and Recreation; $519,639 for Historic Resources; $519,639 for Community Housing; $3,094,027 for a Budget Reserve, and that the sum of $250,000 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 wit)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of General Laws Chapter 44B, Section 6, for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024, the following sums of the annual revenues of the Community Preservation Fund be set aside for further appropriation and expenditure for the following purposes: $519,639 for Open Space and Recreation; $519,639 for Historic Resources; $519,639 for Community Housing; … VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-207 To a public hearing on 06-02-2024: 2024-207 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $363,800 For The Purpose Of Paying The Fiscal Year 2025 Community Preservation Fund Debt Service Requirements
To a public hearing on 06-02-2024 (2024-207: ORDERED: That the sum of $363,800 be appropriated for the purpose of paying the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Preservation Fund debt service requirements, and to meet such appropriation, that $293,450 be provided from current year revenues of the Community Preservation Fund and that $70,350 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 $363,800 be appropriated for the purpose of paying the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Preservation Fund debt service requirements, and to meet such appropriation, that $293,450 be provided from current year revenues of the Community Preservation Fund and that $70,350 be provided from the reserves for the Historic Preservation Program within the Community Preservation Fund VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 06-02-2024 PASSES UNANIMOUS Jump to 2024-222.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-222 2024-222 Approving A Conservation Restriction From The Barnstable Land Trust, Inc. To The Compact Of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, Inc
RESOLVED: That, pursuant to G.L. c. 184, section 32, the Town Council hereby approves the Conservation Restriction attached hereto to be granted by the Barnstable Land Trust, Inc. to The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, Inc. upon approximately 4.5 acres of land to be owned by the Barnstable Land Trust, Inc., located at 178 Wheeler Road and a portion of 150 Wheeler Road, in Marstons Mills (Map 082, Parcel 011 and Map 103, Parcel 109/002), being the land shown as “Lot 1” and “Lot 2” on a plan of land recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 704, Page 15. The Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs may make minor edits to the Conservation Restriction. The Town Council President is authorized to sign the Conservation Restriction on the Town Council's behalf.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That, pursuant to G.L. c. 184, section 32, the Town Council hereby approves the Conservation Restriction attached hereto to be granted by the Barnstable Land Trust, Inc. to The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, Inc. upon approximately 4.5 acres of land to be owned by the Barnstable Land Trust, Inc., located at 178 Wheeler Road and a portion of 150 Wheeler Road, in Marstons … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS Jump to 2024-211.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-211 2024-211 Appointment To A Board/committee/commission
To withdraw agenda item 2024-211 to Second Reading on 06/06/2024
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to withdraw agenda item 2024-211 to Second Reading on 06/06/2024 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To suspend the rules and vote tonight on agenda item 2024-211
To suspend the rules and vote tonight on agenda item 2024-211
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to suspend the rules and vote tonight on agenda item 2024-211 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To move agenda item 2024-211 to May 16, 2024, and vote tonight RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individual to a multiple-member Board/Comm
To move agenda item 2024-211 to May 16, 2024, and vote tonight RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individual to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Youth Commission: Emma Sawyer, as a student member to a term expiring 06/30/2025
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to move agenda item 2024-211 to May 16, 2024, and vote tonight RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individual to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Youth Commission: Emma Sawyer, as a student member to a term expiring 06/30/2025 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Refer to second reading on 06/06/2024: The Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Committee to assess and recommend strategies for housing cr
To refer to second reading on 06/06/2024 (RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Committee to assess and recommend strategies for housing creation within the Town: Rick Presbrey, registered voter; Hilda Haye, (Chair, Housing Committee); Maryann Barboza, registered voter; Laura Shufelt, registered voter)
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: Committee to assess and recommend strategies for housing creation within the Town: Rick Presbrey, registered voter; Hilda Haye, (Chair, Housing Committee); Maryann Barboza, registered voter; Laura Shufelt, registered voter VOTE: REFER TO SECOND READING ON 06/06/2024 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Refer to second reading on 06/06/2024: The Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Committee to review and assess zoning and review the Town's
To refer to second reading on 06/06/2024 (RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Committee to review and assess zoning and review the Town's use of Regulatory Agreements: Ken Alsman, registered voter; Christopher Kuhn, registered voter; Catherine Campos Ledec, registered voter; Bob Schulte, registered voter.)
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: Committee to review and assess zoning and review the Town's use of Regulatory Agreements: Ken Alsman, registered voter; Christopher Kuhn, registered voter; Catherine Campos Ledec, registered voter; Bob Schulte, registered voter. VOTE: REFER TO SECOND READING ON 06/06/2024 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-216 2024-216 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2024 Grant In The Amount Of $7,500 From The Massachusetts Department Of Environmental Protection For The Purchase Of One Light Duty Electric Pick
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2024 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $7,500 for the purchase of one Ford Lightning or equivalent light duty electric vehicle/pickup truck
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 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $7,500 for the purchase of one Ford Lightning or equivalent light duty electric vehicle/pickup truck VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-217 2024-217 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2024 Grant In The Amount Of $7,500 From The Massachusetts Department Of Environmental Protection For The Purchase Of One Light Duty Electric Vehi
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2024 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $7,500 for the purchase of one Chevy Bolt or equivalent light duty vehicle.
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 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $7,500 for the purchase of one Chevy Bolt or equivalent light duty vehicle. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-218 2024-218 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $65,900 From Fy 2024 Personnel Budgets To Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Expense Budgets In The Community Services Department For The Purpose Of Funding Outside Professiona
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes a Fiscal Year 2024 budget transfer for the Community Services Department in the total amount of $65,900 from the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Services Department Personnel Budgets in the amounts set forth below to the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Services Department Operating Expense Budgets for the purpose of funding outside professional services, equipment, supplies, and materials. Community HYCC Services Enterprise General Fund Fund Transfer From Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel Budget: $35,900 $30,000 Transfer to: Community Services General Fund Operating Expenses $35,900 Community Services HYCC Enterprise Fund Operating $30,000 Expenses Totals $35,900 $30,000
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes a Fiscal Year 2024 budget transfer for the Community Services Department in the total amount of $65,900 from the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Services Department Personnel Budgets in the amounts set forth below to the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Services Department Operating Expense Budgets for the purpose of funding outside professional services, … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-219 2024-219 Authorizing The Acquisition Of An Easement For Sewer Purposes At 1481 Iyannough Road In Hyannis
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction to take or acquire for sewer purposes at no cost to the Town an approximately 20-foot wide perpetual easement upon the property known as 1481 Iyannough Road in Hyannis, shown as Assessor Parcels 253-014-X03 and 253-014-X04, and described in a deed recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 36288, Page 39, and accept the ownership of a portion of the sewer infrastructure, including within the easement area, to be constructed by the owner of the property at 1481 Iyannough Road. The easement area is shown on a plan captioned “Sewer Easement Exhibit Plan, 1481 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA 02601, Project #2023-105”, dated 05-03-2024, and prepared by Baxter Nye Engineering & Surveying and is attached hereto. The Director of Public Works or the Town Atto
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction to take or acquire for sewer purposes at no cost to the Town an approximately 20-foot wide perpetual easement upon the property known as 1481 Iyannough Road in Hyannis, shown as Assessor Parcels 253-014-X03 and 253-014-X04, and described in a deed recorded at the … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-166D Refer to second reading on 06/06/2024: 2024-166D As Special Municipal Employees For Purposes Of The State Conflict Of Interest Law
To refer to second reading on 06/06/2024 (2024-166D: ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby designate the non-Councilor members of the Ad Hoc Committee to Review and Assess Zoning and Review the Town's Use of Regulatory Agreements and the non-Councilor members of the Ad Hoc Committee to Assess and Recommend Strategies for Housing Creation within the Town as special municipal employees for the purposes of G.L. c. 268A, the state conflict of interest law, and that the Code of the Town of Barnstable Section 241 Attachment 1 of the Administrative Code is hereby amended by adding said Ad Hoc Committees (non-Councilor members only) to the list of multiple member bodies so designated.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby designate the non-Councilor members of the Ad Hoc Committee to Review and Assess Zoning and Review the Town's Use of Regulatory Agreements and the non-Councilor members of the Ad Hoc Committee to Assess and Recommend Strategies for Housing Creation within the Town as special municipal employees for the purposes of G.L. c. 268A, the state conflict of … VOTE: REFER TO SECOND READING ON 06/06/2024 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-221 2024-221 Resolve Approving The Beano Application Of Cotuit Nursery School, Inc
RESOLVED: That in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 10, Section 38, the Town Council does hereby approve the application of Cotuit Nursery School, Inc. to the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission to operate a one-day Beano game, as presented at this meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 10, Section 38, the Town Council does hereby approve the application of Cotuit Nursery School, Inc. to the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission to operate a one-day Beano game, as presented at this meeting. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-223 2024-223 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $13,500 From Fiscal Year 2024 Planning And Development Department Operating Expense Budget To Fiscal Year 2024 Planning And Development Department Operating Capital Bud
ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to transfer $13,500 from the Fiscal Year 2024 Planning and Development Department Operating Expense Budget to the Fiscal Year 2024 Planning and Development Operating Capital Budget for the purpose of funding the acquisition of a new electric vehicle.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to transfer $13,500 from the Fiscal Year 2024 Planning and Development Department Operating Expense Budget to the Fiscal Year 2024 Planning and Development Operating Capital Budget for the purpose of funding the acquisition of a new electric vehicle. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-225 2024-225 Resolve Approving A Letter Requesting That The Cape Cod Commission Undertake A Regional Transportation Study
To amend 2024-225 to include a courtesy copy of the letter to Barnstable County government
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crow, Ludtke, Mendes, Penn, Starr, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: Neary, Schnepp
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to amend 2024-225 to include a courtesy copy of the letter to Barnstable County government VOTE: PASSES 10 YES 2 NO (NEARY, SCHNEPP).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve sending a letter to the Cape Cod Commission and Barnstable County requesting that the Commission undertake
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve sending a letter to the Cape Cod Commission and Barnstable County requesting that the Commission undertake a regional transportation study, in the form as presented at this meeting.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crow, Ludtke, Mendes, Penn, Starr, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: Neary, Schnepp
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve sending a letter to the Cape Cod Commission and Barnstable County requesting that the Commission undertake a regional transportation study, in the form as presented at this meeting. VOTE: PASSES AS AMENDED 10 YES 2 NO (NEARY, SCHNEPP).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-226 Refer to second reading on 06/06/2024: 2024-226 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
To refer to second reading on 06/06/2024 (2024-226: RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple- member Board/Committee/Commission: Airport Commission: Wendy Bierwirth as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Norman Weill, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027)
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: Wendy Bierwirth as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Norman Weill, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027 VOTE: REFER TO SECOND READING ON 06/06/2024 - PASSES UNANIMOUS 2024--227.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
The Town Council does hereby declare that School Street and Old Mill Road in the village of Marstons Mills to be private ways of common usage by the general pub
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby declare that School Street and Old Mill Road in the village of Marstons Mills to be private ways of common usage by the general public, in accordance with the definition of “common usage” set forth in Chapter 339 of the Acts of 2014.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crow, Ludtke, Mendes, Penn, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: Neary
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby declare that School Street and Old Mill Road in the village of Marstons Mills to be private ways of common usage by the general public, in accordance with the definition of “common usage” set forth in Chapter 339 of the Acts of 2014. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES 1 NO (NEARY) • Proposed Resolve: To approve the Town Council Presiding Philosophies as presented in draft form at this meeting (pp. 81-82) President Penn proposed the draft philosophies explaining this is guidance to Town Administration to ensure Town business is being done. Philosophi.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To approve this document as amended
To approve this document as amended
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crow, Ludtke, Mendes, Penn, Schnepp, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: StarrAbstained: Neary
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to approve this document as amended VOTE: PASSES 10 YES 1 NO (STARR) 1 ABSTAIN (NEARY).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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