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Barnstable Town Council · 2023–2025 Council · Regular meeting

February 27, 2025

10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Charles Bloom, Kristine Clark, John Crow, Mathew Levesque, Betty Ludtke, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Craig Tamash, Kristin Terkelsen, Seth Burdick, Felicia Penn, Gordon Starr

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

To accept the minutes of February 6, 2025, as presented.

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 12–0

Voted to accept the minutes of February 6, 2025, as presented.

The minutes record 12 yes, 0 no, 1 abstaining, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of February 6, 2025, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES, 1 ABSTAIN.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

2025-070 2025-070 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $40, 025 For The Purpose Of Puchasing Pro Shop Merchandise For Resale

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 13 present

Open Public Hearing

From the minutes

“Open Public Hearing VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Chris Gonnella, Director of Community Services, gave the rationale Close public hearing.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

The amount of $40,025 be appropriated from the Golf Course Enterprise Fund for the purpose of purchasing pro shop merchandise for resale; and to meet such appro

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 13 present

ORDERED: That the amount of $40,025 be appropriated from the Golf Course Enterprise Fund for the purpose of purchasing pro shop merchandise for resale; and to meet such appropriation, that $40,025 be provided from the Golf Course Enterprise Fund Reserves.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $40,025 be appropriated from the Golf Course Enterprise Fund for the purpose of purchasing pro shop merchandise for resale; and to meet such appropriation, that $40,025 be provided from the Golf Course Enterprise Fund Reserves. VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

2025-074 2025-074 Resolve Approving And Adopting The Town Of Barnstable 2025 Housing Production Plan Dated May 2, 2024

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 13 present

Open Public Hearing

From the minutes

“Open Public Hearing VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Jim Kupfer, Director of Planning and Development, gave the rationale. Public Comment: Bob Schulte asked the Council to vote no on this plan, it is already out of date. Does.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

2025-079 2025-079 2025-079 Resolve Authorizing The Superintendent Of Schools To Submit A Statement Of Interest To The Massachusetts School Building Authority For Barnstable Intermediate School

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 13 present

RESOLVED: Having convened in an open meeting on February 27, 2025, prior to the Statement of Interest (SOI) submission closing date, the Town Council of the Town of Barnstable, in accordance with its charter and ordinances, hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority an SOI Form dated March 2025 for the Barnstable Intermediate School located at 895 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: For Priority 5 as set forth on the SOI, the roof condition and age of this roof have resulted in an increase in daily maintenance and repairs, necessitating its replacement; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting such SOI Form, the Massachusetts Sch

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: Having convened in an open meeting on February 27, 2025, prior to the Statement of Interest (SOI) submission closing date, the Town Council of the Town of Barnstable, in accordance with its charter and ordinances, hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority an SOI Form dated March 2025 for the Barnstable Intermediate … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Jump to 2025-084.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

2025-084 2025-084 Resolve Authorizing The Superintendent Of Schools To Submit A Statement Of Interest To The Massachusetts School Building Authority For Barnstable High School

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 13 present

RESOLVED: Having convened in an open meeting on February 27, 2025, prior to the Statement of Interest (SOI) submission closing date, the Town Council of the Town of Barnstable, in accordance with its charter and ordinances, hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority an SOI Form dated March 2025 for the Barnstable High School located at 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: For Priority 5 as set forth on the SOI, the roof condition and age of this roof have resulted in an increase in daily maintenance and repairs, necessitating its replacement; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting such SOI Form, the Massachusetts School B

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: Having convened in an open meeting on February 27, 2025, prior to the Statement of Interest (SOI) submission closing date, the Town Council of the Town of Barnstable, in accordance with its charter and ordinances, hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority an SOI Form dated March 2025 for the Barnstable High School … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

2025-077 2025-077 Authorizing The Grant Of An Easement For Gas Facilities On Town-owned Land At 725 Main Street In Hyannis

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 13 present

ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction and for nominal monetary consideration, to grant a perpetual easement to National Grid or one of its related entities, including the Boston Gas Company, for the installation and operation of natural gas facilities to serve the Town-owned land located at 725 Main Street in Hyannis and described in a deed recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 15451, Page 106. The easement area consists of 2,278± square feet located on the Town-owned land and is shown as “Easement Area” on a plan captioned “Gas Easement Exhibit Plan, Assessors Map 308 Lot 143, 725 Main Street, Hyannis Village, Barnstable MA”, prepared by the Town of Barnstable, Department of Public Works, dated January 9, 2025, and attached hereto. The Town Manager is authorized to negotiate, ac

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction and for nominal monetary consideration, to grant a perpetual easement to National Grid or one of its related entities, including the Boston Gas Company, for the installation and operation of natural gas facilities to serve the Town-owned land located at 725 Main Street … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Consent Agenda: A motion was duly made and seconded to move 2025-078 and 2025-082 to a public hearing on 3-6-2025.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

2025-082 To public hearing on 3-6-2025: 2025-082 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $52,000 For The Purpose Of Making Repairs And Replacing Irrigation Well Pumps And Equipment For The Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Course Pump House

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 13 present

To public hearing on 3-6-2025 (2025-082: ORDERED: That the amount of $52,000 be appropriated from the Golf Course Enterprise Fund Rese Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Course pump house. )

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $52,000 be appropriated from the Golf Course Enterprise Fund Rese Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Course pump house. VOTE: To Public Hearing on 3-6-2025 -PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

The Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager or the Director of the Town's Marine and Environmental Affairs Department (MEA) to expend a gift in the

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 13 present

RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager or the Director of the Town's Marine and Environmental Affairs Department (MEA) to expend a gift in the amount of $500 from Gerald and Kathleen Ganey to MEA to be used in support of the department's Shellfish Propagation Program.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager or the Director of the Town's Marine and Environmental Affairs Department (MEA) to expend a gift in the amount of $500 from Gerald and Kathleen Ganey to MEA to be used in support of the department's Shellfish Propagation Program. VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

2025-081 2025-081 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $100,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Insurance Deductible Associated With A Burst Frozen Pipe At The Barnstable Adult Community Center

Minutes, page 9

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 13 present

ORDERED: That the amount of $100,000 be transferred from the Town Council Reserve Fund to pay the Town's insurance deductible associated with a burst frozen pipe at the Barnstable Adult Community Center.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $100,000 be transferred from the Town Council Reserve Fund to pay the Town's insurance deductible associated with a burst frozen pipe at the Barnstable Adult Community Center. VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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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