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August 15, 2024
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Kristine Clark, John Crow, Mathew Levesque, Betty Ludtke, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Gordon Starr, Craig Tamash, Kristin Terkelsen
Absent: Charles Bloom, Seth Burdick, Felicia Penn, Paula Schnepp
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To accept the minutes of July 18, 2024, as presented.
Voted to accept the minutes of July 18, 2024, as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of July 18, 2024, as presented. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES In accordance with Section 22(g)(1) of Chapter 30A of the General Laws, prior to tonight's Town Council meeting, the Town Council President reviewed 2 sets of Executive Session minutes with the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney. Based.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-001 2025-001 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $227,000 For Temporary Repairs To Harbor View Road In The Village Of Barnstable Pursuant To Temporary Repairs To Private Roads Program For Certain Private
ORDERED: That the sum of $227,000 be appropriated for the purposes of making temporary repairs to Harbor View Road in the village of Barnstable, a private road 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 $227,000 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 therefore; and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes, and for these purposes assess betterments in accordance with M.G.L. c. 80, and further that the Town Manger is authorized to access any grants or gifts in relation thereto.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $227,000 be appropriated for the purposes of making temporary repairs to Harbor View Road in the village of Barnstable, a private road 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 $227,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 174 of the Acts of 1994, as amended by … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES. Roll Call: Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Starr, Tamash, Terkelsen.”
2025-002 2025-002 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $321,000 For Temporary Repairs To Otter Lane In The Village Of Barnstable Pursuant To Temporary Repairs To Private Roads Program For Certain Private Ways
ORDERED: That the sum of $321,000 be appropriated for the purposes of making temporary repairs to Otter Lane in the village of Barnstable, a private road 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 $321,000 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 therefore; and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes, and for these purposes assess betterments in accordance with M.G.L. c. 80, and further that the Town Manger is authorized to access any grants or gifts in relation thereto.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $321,000 be appropriated for the purposes of making temporary repairs to Otter Lane in the village of Barnstable, a private road 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 $321,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 174 of the Acts of 1994, as amended by Chapter 350 … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES, Roll Call: Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Starr, Tamash, Terkelsen.”
2025-005 2025-005 Order Authorizing A Housing Development Incentive Program Tax Increment Exemption Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And Bratt, Llc For 36 New Market Rate Residential Rental Units Located At 199
To vote on the motion to amend to change “60%Years 11-20” to “55% Years 11-20” and to authorize the Town Attorney to make such other minor amendments to the agreement as may be necessary.
From the minutes
“A motion was made and duly seconded to vote on the motion to amend to change “60%Years 11-20” to “55% Years 11-20” and to authorize the Town Attorney to make such other minor amendments to the agreement as may be necessary. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS Discussion:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
The Town Council hereby authorizes a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and BRATT, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development I (as amended)
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and BRATT, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for thirty-six (36) market rate residential units located at 199 Barnstable Road, Hyannis, MA 02601 substantially in the form 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.
Yes: Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: Starr
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and BRATT, LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for thirty-six (36) market rate residential units located at 199 Barnstable Road, Hyannis, MA 02601 substantially in the form … VOTE: AS AMENDED PASSES 8 YES, 1 NO (STARR).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-007 2025-007 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2025 Masstrails Grant From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts In The Amount Of $400,000 For Design And Associated Services To Advance The Cape Cod
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2025 MassTrails Grant in the amount of $400,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the purpose of studying, designing, permitting, and otherwise advancing 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 2025 MassTrails Grant in the amount of $400,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the purpose of studying, designing, permitting, and otherwise advancing 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.
2025-009 2025-009 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: Hector Guenther, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Council On Aging: John Jope, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Kathleen Strudwick, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Disability Commission: Sheila Mulcahy, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Lori Gillen, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Housing Committee: Emily Cornett, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Evan Gaudette, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Donald Lynde, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission: Tom Doherty, as a Hyannis Business District Representative member, to a term expiring 06
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: Hector Guenther, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Council On Aging: John Jope, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Kathleen Strudwick, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Disability … VOTE: TO 2ND READING PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-010 2025-010 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
To suspend the Rules.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded to suspend the Rules. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS Vice President Tamash then asked for a motion to remove Mr. Phalan's nomination from the item..” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To remove Paul Phalan's name from the item # 2025-010
To remove Paul Phalan's name from the item # 2025-010
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded to remove Paul Phalan's name from the item # 2025-010 VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To refer this item to a second reading on September 5, 2024 (to 2nd read as amended)
To refer this item to a second reading on September 5, 2024
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to refer this item to a second reading on September 5, 2024 VOTE: TO 2ND READ AS AMENDED PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To suspend the rules for a second reading
To suspend the rules for a second reading
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to suspend the rules for a second reading 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: Seth Etienne, registered voter, Town of Barnstable
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: Seth Etienne, registered voter, Town of Barnstable VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-013 2025-013 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant In The Amount Of $70,975 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Public Safety And S
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant in the amount of $70,975 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research for the purpose of implementing cybersecurity improvements within Town departments, including the School Department and Police 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 2025 Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant in the amount of $70,975 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research for the purpose of implementing cybersecurity improvements within Town departments, including the School Department and Police Department. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-014 2025-014 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2025 911 Department Support And Incentive Grant In The Amount Of $330,026 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Public Safe
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2025 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 in the Barnstable Police 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 2025 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 in the Barnstable Police Department. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-015 2025-015 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2025 State 911 Department Training Grant In The Amount Of $23,268.47 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Public Safety An
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2025 State 911 Department Training award in the amount of $23,268.47 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 2025 State 911 Department Training award in the amount of $23,268.47 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.
2025-016 2025-016 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2025 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant In The Amount Of $19,445.20 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office O
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2025 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant in the amount of $19,445.20 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 2025 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant in the amount of $19,445.20 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.
2025-017 2025-017 Designation Of The Hyannis District Improvement Financing Development District To Be Located In Downtown Hyannis And Approval And Adoption Of The Development Program
ORDERED: That, pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 40Q (District Improvement Financing), the Town Council hereby designates the Hyannis District Improvement Financing Development District (the “Development District”), to be located in Downtown Hyannis with an area of 973.64 acres, as further identified in Appendix C of the “Hyannis District Improvement Financing District: District Improvement Financing Master Plan” (the “Master Plan”), prepared by Camoin Associates and dated July 1, 2024, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, and that the Town Council hereby approves and adopts the Development Program, as set forth in the Master Plan, such that the area where revenue is being generated through new growth is the same area in which the funds can be spent. The Town Council hereby finds that the designation of the Development District is consistent with the requirements of Section 2 of sai
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That, pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 40Q (District Improvement Financing), the Town Council hereby designates the Hyannis District Improvement Financing Development District (the “Development District”), to be located in Downtown Hyannis with an area of 973.64 acres, as further identified in Appendix C of the “Hyannis District Improvement Financing District: District Improvement Financing … VOTE: TO 2ND READING-PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-019 2025-019 Authorizing The Acquisition Of An Easement For Sewer Purposes On Land At 268 Stevens Street In Hyannis
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction and for no monetary consideration, to take or acquire a perpetual easement for sewer purposes, including for the construction and operation of a sewer pump station, on a portion of the land located at 268 Stevens Street in Hyannis and described in a deed recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 30351, Page 194. The easement area consists of 1,785± square feet as shown on a plan captioned “Sewer Easement Exhibit Plan Assessors Map 308 Lot 17 268 Stevens Street, Hyannis Village Barnstable, MA”, dated June 14, 2024, and prepared by the Department of Public Works. The Town Manager is authorized to negotiate, accept, sign, deliver and record any documents, and make minor modifications to the plan, if needed, for the purposes necessary to effectuate
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 and for no monetary consideration, to take or acquire a perpetual easement for sewer purposes, including for the construction and operation of a sewer pump station, on a portion of the land located at 268 Stevens Street in Hyannis and described in a deed recorded at … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-020 2025-020 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Massachusetts Dredging Grant From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Economic Development In The Amount Of $375,000 For The Cotuit Bay En
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Massachusetts Dredging Grant in the amount of $375,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Economic Development for the Cotuit Bay Entrance and Embayment Channel Dredging 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 Massachusetts Dredging Grant in the amount of $375,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Economic Development for the Cotuit Bay Entrance and Embayment Channel Dredging Project. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-021 2025-021 Resolve To Approve The Appointment Of James S. Kupfer As The Director Of Planning And Development For The Town Of Barnstable
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve the appointment by the Town Manager of James S. Kupfer as the Director of Planning and Development.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve the appointment by the Town Manager of James S. Kupfer as the Director of Planning and Development. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” 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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