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October 24, 2024
15 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Bloom, Seth Burdick, Kristine Clark, John Crow, Mathew Levesque, Betty Ludtke, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Gordon Starr, Craig Tamash, Kristin Terkelsen
Absent: Felicia Penn
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To go into executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation since a discussion in open session may have a
To go into executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation since a discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and Town Council. Specifically, the Council will discuss the lawsuit filed against the Town in July 2024 by the Conservation Law Foundation regarding claims under the Federal Clean Water Act. The Council will return to the public session after the executive session.
From the minutes
“moved to go into executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation since a discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and Town Council. Specifically, the Council will discuss the lawsuit filed against the Town in July 2024 by the Conservation Law Foundation regarding claims under the Federal Clean Water Act. The Council will … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, Terkelsen.”
To accept the minutes of October 10. 2024, as presented.
Voted to accept the minutes of October 10. 2024, as presented.
The minutes record 10 yes, 0 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of October 10. 2024, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 10 YES, 1.”
Councilor Jeffrey Mendes' motion number one (Ludtke) would not vote on number one, it is too narrow (Starr) Could you explain why you termed it narrow (Ludtke)
Councilor Jeffrey Mendes' motion number one (Ludtke) would not vote on number one, it is too narrow (Starr) Could you explain why you termed it narrow (Ludtke) We haven't thought out wind power, we are in an absurd position, we need a more comprehensive way of dealing with these projects. This one on one with the developer is a losing situation. (Starr) you would not vote on any of these options? (Ludtke) correct I think it is too narrow (Mendes) understand your reluctance, we are doing what we think is the best for our town. This is what is in front of us now (Terkelsen) other communities have fought the state government to stop offshore wind. I don't think we need to take any more wind projects. Go broader and stronger than this, nowhere in our town. I would like us to say no to any more wind in our town (Mendes) if we don't want it in our town let's just vote on this, take it as it co
Yes: Burdick, Clark, Levesque, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, StarrNo: Bloom, Crow, Ludtke, Tamash, Terkelsen
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded Councilor Jeffrey Mendes' motion number one (Ludtke) would not vote on number one, it is too narrow (Starr) Could you explain why you termed it narrow (Ludtke) We haven't thought out wind power, we are in an absurd position, we need a more comprehensive way of dealing with these projects. This one on one with the developer is a losing situation. (Starr) you would not vote on any of these options? … VOTE: PASSES 7 YES, 5 NO, (Bloom, Crow, Ludtke, Tamash, Terkelsen) 11. FOLLOW UP TO PRIVATE ROADS PRESENTATIONS Karen Nober, Town Attorney, gave the rationale..” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
WHEREAS, there are approximately 1,100 private roads in the Town of Barnstable, the maintenance of which is the responsibility of the private owners and not the
WHEREAS, there are approximately 1,100 private roads in the Town of Barnstable, the maintenance of which is the responsibility of the private owners and not the Town; and WHEREAS, in general, the Town's private roads are not maintained to the same standard as the Town's publicly owned roads, resulting in disparities for certain residents of the Town; and WHEREAS, past direction from the Town Council has been for the Town not to pursue ownership of the private roads in the Town for financial and other reasons; and WHEREAS, the Town Council now seeks to take a different approach with respect to the private roads in the Town; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby states its intention to consider the layout and acceptance of the following categories of private roads: Newly created roads; Roads that are impacted by the implementation of the Town's Comprehensive Wastewat
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was WHEREAS, there are approximately 1,100 private roads in the Town of Barnstable, the maintenance of which is the responsibility of the private owners and not the Town; and WHEREAS, in general, the Town's private roads are not maintained to the same standard as the Town's publicly owned roads, resulting in disparities for certain residents of the Town; and WHEREAS, past direction from the Town … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, Terkelsen.”
, pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 40Q (District Improvement Financing), the Town Council hereby designates the Hyannis District Improvement Financing Development Dist
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
The minutes record 8 yes, 3 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That, 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: PASSES AS AMENDED Roll Call: 8 YES (Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Levesque, Mendes, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash) 3 NO (Crow, Ludtke, Terkelsen) Discussion:.”
The amount of $3,826,327 be appropriated for the purpose of funding Sandy Neck Beach Facility Coastal Resiliency Project, including the payment of costs inciden
ORDERED: That the amount of $3,826,327 be appropriated for the purpose of funding Sandy Neck Beach Facility Coastal Resiliency Project, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $3,826,327 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §7 or 8, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes and is further authorized to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program Action Grant in the amount of $2,833,849 from the Commonwealth's Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for the Sandy Neck Beach Facility Coastal Resiliency Project, for a total pro
From the minutes
“Upon a motion, it was duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $3,826,327 be appropriated for the purpose of funding Sandy Neck Beach Facility Coastal Resiliency Project, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $3,826,327 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §7 or 8, or pursuant … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, Terkelsen.”
2024-042 2024-042 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2025 Coastal Resiliency Grant From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Office In The Amount Of $90,542 For Ancilary Permitt
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2025 Coastal Resiliency Grant in the amount of $90,542 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Office for the purpose of funding ancillary permitting and bidding assistance on the Sandy Neck Beach Facility Coastal Resiliency Project.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2025 Coastal Resiliency Grant in the amount of $90,542 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Office for the purpose of funding ancillary permitting and bidding assistance on the Sandy Neck Beach Facility Coastal Resiliency Project. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, Terkelsen.”
2025-029 2025-029 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Licensing Authority: John Murphy, as an associate member, expiring 06/30/2027
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: Licensing Authority: John Murphy, as an associate member, expiring 06/30/2027 VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Bloom, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, Terkelsen.”
2025-030 2025-030 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Board of Health: Dan Luczkow, MD. as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Paul Canniff, 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 appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Board of Health: Dan Luczkow, MD. as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Paul Canniff, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Bloom, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, Terkelsen.”
2025-037 2025-037 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Airport Commission: Margarete Maillho, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Board of Health: Christine Beer, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Human Services Committee: Kevin Matthews, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Mid Cape Cultural Council: Beverly Parke, as a regular member to a term expiring 12/31/2026; Steamship Authority Port Council: Greg Egan, as a representative member from Barnstable to a term expiring 12/31/2025; Waterways Committee: Jacob Angelo, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2025; Zoning Board of Appeals: Rodney Tavano, as an associate 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 appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Airport Commission: Margarete Maillho, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Board of Health: Christine Beer, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Human Services Committee: Kevin Matthews, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Mid Cape … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Bloom, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, Terkelsen.”
, pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of Thirty-Three Thousand Dollars ($33,000), representing a portion of th
ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of Thirty-Three Thousand Dollars ($33,000), representing a portion of the total project cost of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000), be appropriated from the amount set aside for Historic Preservation within the Community Preservation Fund and granted to the Historical Society of Santuit and Cotuit for Phase II restoration and preservation work on the historic resource Dottridge Homestead located at 1148 Main Street, Cotuit, as shown on Assessor's Map 034, Parcel 051. The property has an existing Preservation Restriction held by the Town of Barnstable. It is further ordered that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for this purpose, subject to oversight by the Community Preservation Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of Thirty-Three Thousand Dollars ($33,000), representing a portion of the total project cost of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000), be appropriated from the amount set aside for Historic Preservation within the Community Preservation Fund and granted to the Historical Society of Santuit … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Bloom, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, Terkelsen.”
The amount of $80,000 be appropriated from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund reserves for the purpose of funding the Solid Waste Facility Landfill Infiltration Ba
ORDERED: That the amount of $80,000 be appropriated from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund reserves for the purpose of funding the Solid Waste Facility Landfill Infiltration Basin Number 1 Swale Repairs Project and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
The minutes record 11 yes, 0 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $80,000 be appropriated from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund reserves for the purpose of funding the Solid Waste Facility Landfill Infiltration Basin Number 1 Swale Repairs Project and that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Bloom, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr,.”
2025-039 2025-039 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant In The Amount Of $10,222.02 From The United States Department Of Justice Office Of
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of $10,222.02 from the United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs for the purpose of purchasing bulletproof vests for officers that have expiring bulletproof vests. States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs for the purpose of purchasing bulletproof vests for officers that have expiring bulletproof vests.
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 Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of $10,222.02 from the United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs for the purpose of purchasing bulletproof vests for officers that have expiring bulletproof vests. States Department of … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Bloom, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, Terkelsen.”
2025-040 2025-040 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Road Safety Grant In The Amount Of $60,000 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Public Safety And Security
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Road Safety Grant in the amount of $60,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Highway Safety Division for the purpose of funding the cost of traffic enforcement mobilizations and equipment and driver education for minors.
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 Road Safety Grant in the amount of $60,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Highway Safety Division for the purpose of funding the cost of traffic enforcement mobilizations and equipment and driver education for minors. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Bloom, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, Terkelsen.”
2025-041 2025-041 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $800,000 From Town Council Order 2022-045 To Town Council Order 2019-145 For The Purpose Of Funding Design And Permitting Of The Phinney's Lane Neighborhoods Sewer Expa
ORDERED: That the amount of $800,000 be transferred from Town Council Order 2022-045 for the Route 28 West Sewer Expansion Project to Town Council Order 2019-145 for the purpose of funding the design and permitting of the Phinney's Lane Neighborhoods Sewer Expansion Project.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $800,000 be transferred from Town Council Order 2022-045 for the Route 28 West Sewer Expansion Project to Town Council Order 2019-145 for the purpose of funding the design and permitting of the Phinney's Lane Neighborhoods Sewer Expansion Project. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: Bloom, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, Terkelsen.”
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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