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June 6, 2024
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Present: Charles Bloom, Seth Burdick, Kristine Clark, John Crow, Mathew Levesque, Betty Ludtke, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Felicia Penn, Paula Schnepp, Gordon Starr, Craig Tamash, Kristin Terkelsen
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To accept the minutes of May 16, 2024, as presented.
Voted to accept the minutes of May 16, 2024, as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of May 16, 2024, as presented. VOTE: PASSES Unanimous 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.
The Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Committee to assess and recommend strategies for housing cr
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: 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: Committee to review and assess zoning and review the Town's
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: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-166D 2024-166D As Special Municipal Employees For Purposes Of The State Conflict Of Interest Law
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: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-226 2024-226 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
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: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2024-186 2024-186 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
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN Jump to Agenda Item 2024-224.”
2024-224 2024-224 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $160,530 For The Knight Hall Chiller Replcement Project
ORDERED: That the sum of $160,530 be transferred from Town Council Order 2022-121 Barnstable High School and Barnstable Intermediate School Roof Top Unit Ventilator Replacement project for the Knight Hall Chiller Replacement project, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto, and that the School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the funds made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $160,530 be transferred from Town Council Order 2022-121 Barnstable High School and Barnstable Intermediate School Roof Top Unit Ventilator Replacement project for the Knight Hall Chiller Replacement project, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto, and that the School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the funds made available for these purposes. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS 10-minute break - 8:57 pm Jump to Agenda Item 2024-206.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
, 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
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 with the prior approval of the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of General 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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-207 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
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-185 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
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-187 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
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-188 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
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-189 2024-189 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $2,887,734 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Community Services
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-190 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
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-191 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
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-192 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
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-193 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
ORDERED: That the sum of $780,068 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Marina Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $687,088 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, that $37,800 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, that $30,000 be raised in the General Fund, and that $25,180 be provided from the Marina 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 $780,068 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Marina Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $687,088 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, that $37,800 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, that $30,000 be raised in the General Fund, and that $25,180 be provided from the Marina Enterprise Fund Reserves, as … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-194 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
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-195 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
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-196 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
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-197 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
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-198 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
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-199 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
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-200 2024-200 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $264,092 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2025 Town Council Budget
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-205 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
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
To move past 11o'clock pm
To move past 11o'clock pm
Yes: Bloom, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Neary, Penn, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: Burdick, Mendes
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to move past 11o'clock pm VOTE: PASSES 11 YES 2 NO (BURDICK AND MENDES) Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN Councilot Burdick left the dais and the meeting. Jump to 2024-201.”
2024-201 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
Open Public Hearing Gareth Maxwell, Deputy Finance Director gave the rationale. He gave an overview utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. Seeing no one and no one on zoom close public hearing gave the rationale. She introduced Janet Milken, 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
“Open Public Hearing Gareth Maxwell, Deputy Finance Director gave the rationale. He gave an overview utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. Seeing no one and no one on zoom close public hearing gave the rationale. She introduced Janet Milken, 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 … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-202 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 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 to 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: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-203 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
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: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-204 2024-204 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $250,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town Council's Fiscal Year 2025 Reserve Fund
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: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-208 2024-208 Fiscal Year 2024 Spending Limitations
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the following spending limitations for Fiscal Year 2024 Revolving Funds: Senior Services Classroom Education Fund - $100,000 Recreation Program Fund - $325,000 Shellfish Propagation Fund - $200,000 Consumer Protection Fund - $600,000 Geographical Information Technology Fund - $10,000 Arts and Culture Program Fund - $50,000
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the following spending limitations for Fiscal Year 2024 Revolving Funds: Senior Services Classroom Education Fund - $100,000 Recreation Program Fund - $325,000 Shellfish Propagation Fund - $200,000 Consumer Protection Fund - $600,000 Geographical Information Technology Fund - $10,000 Arts and Culture Program Fund - $50,000 VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKERLSEN.”
2024-228 Refer to second reading on 06/27//2024: 2024-228 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
To refer to second reading on 06/27//2024 (2024-228: RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Board of Assessors: William Garreffi as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Community Preservation Committee: Deborah Converse, as a Barnstable Housing Authority representative member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; F.P. Tom Lee, as a Conservation Commission representative member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Katherine Garofoli, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Conservation Commission: William Hearn, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Elderly & Disabled Taxation Aid Committee: William Garreffi, as a Board of Assessors member, to a)
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: Board of Assessors: William Garreffi as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Community Preservation Committee: Deborah Converse, as a Barnstable Housing Authority representative member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; F.P. Tom Lee, as a Conservation Commission … VOTE: REFER TO SECOND READING ON 06/27//2024 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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