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May 1, 2025
27 recorded votes, 2 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, Craig Tamash, Kristin Terkelsen, Felicia Penn
Absent: Gordon Starr
During the meeting:
- Matthew Levesque arrived late (6:15 P.M.)
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of April 17, 2025, as presented.
Voted to accept the minutes of April 17, 2025, as presented.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Neary, Penn, Schnepp, Tamash, TerkelsenAbstained: Mendes
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of April 17, 2025, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, 1 ABSTENTION (MENDES) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN COMMUNICATIONS - from elected officials, boards, committees and staff, commission reports, correspondence and announcements: • District Attorney Robert Galibois update.”
2025-151 2025-151 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Historical Commission: Andrew Fisher, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Housing Committee: Joseph Taccogna, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Human Services Committee: Patrick Downey, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Mid Cape Cultural Council: Mary Bianco, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/2026
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: Historical Commission: Andrew Fisher, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Housing Committee: Joseph Taccogna, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Human Services Committee: Patrick Downey, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Mid Cape … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-152 2025-152 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $9,000 To Fund Repairs To The Police Department's Nauset Boat And Purchase Redaction Software Associated With Body Worn Cameras
RESOLVED: That the amount of $9,000 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2025 Police Department Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2025 Police Department Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of funding repairs to the flooring in the Nauset Police Boat and purchasing a license for redaction software necessary to enable the Department to properly respond to public records requests related to Body Worn Cameras.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the amount of $9,000 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2025 Police Department Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2025 Police Department Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of funding repairs to the flooring in the Nauset Police Boat and purchasing a license for redaction software necessary to enable the Department to properly respond to public records requests related to Body Worn Cameras. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-153 2025-153 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $124,507 To Fund The Purchase Of Office Furnishings And The Redesign Of Office Space At The Police Department Facility
RESOLVED: That the amount of $124,507 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2025 Police Department Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2025 Police Department Operating Capital Budget for the purpose of funding the purchase of office furnishings and the redesign of office space at the Police Department facility located at 1200 Phinney's Lane, Hyannis.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the amount of $124,507 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2025 Police Department Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2025 Police Department Operating Capital Budget for the purpose of funding the purchase of office furnishings and the redesign of office space at the Police Department facility located at 1200 Phinney's Lane, Hyannis. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-154 2025-154 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $19,800 To Fund The Purchase Of Navigation Equipment And Boat Trailer For The Marine And Environmental Affairs Department
RESOLVED: That the amount of $19,800 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2025 Marine and Environmental Affairs Department Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2025 Marine and Environmental Affairs Department Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of funding the replacement of navigation equipment and boat trailer.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the amount of $19,800 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2025 Marine and Environmental Affairs Department Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2025 Marine and Environmental Affairs Department Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of funding the replacement of navigation equipment and boat trailer. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-155 2025-155 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2025 Grant In The Amount Of $3,928 From Restore America's Estuaries For The Purpose Of Funding The Purchase Of Water Quality Equipment And Planti
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2025 Grant from Restore America's Estuaries, a non-profit organization, in the amount of $3,928 for the purpose of purchasing water quality equipment for the Town's estuaries and ponds monitoring programs and plantings for stormwater swales.
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 Grant from Restore America's Estuaries, a non-profit organization, in the amount of $3,928 for the purpose of purchasing water quality equipment for the Town's estuaries and ponds monitoring programs and plantings for stormwater swales. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
The Town Council does hereby approve an exemption of Gregory Egan's financial interest in a municipal contract under M.G.L. c. 268A, section 20(d), as further d
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve an exemption of Gregory Egan's financial interest in a municipal contract under M.G.L. c. 268A, section 20(d), as further described in the attached disclosure filed by Mr. Egan with the Town Council and authorizes the Town Council President to sign the Ethics Commission form approving such exemption on behalf of the Town Council.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve an exemption of Gregory Egan's financial interest in a municipal contract under M.G.L. c. 268A, section 20(d), as further described in the attached disclosure filed by Mr. Egan with the Town Council and authorizes the Town Council President to sign the Ethics Commission form approving such exemption on behalf of the Town Council. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-181 2025-181 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $293,138 To Fund The Purchase Of Four Police Vehicles
RESOLVED: That the amount of $293,138 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2025 Police Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2025 Police Department Operating Capital Budget for the purpose of funding the purchase of four (4) police vehicles.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the amount of $293,138 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2025 Police Personnel Budget to the Fiscal Year 2025 Police Department Operating Capital Budget for the purpose of funding the purchase of four (4) police vehicles. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-182 Refer to public hearing on 06/05/2025: 2025-182 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $978,000 For The Preservation And Restoration Work At The West Barnstable Railroad Depot Located At 2469 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable
To refer to public hearing on 06/05/2025 (2025-182: WHEREAS, as authorized by the Town Council pursuant to Item No. 2023-204, approved on July 20, 2023, the Town of Barnstable entered into a 99-year lease agreement, dated October 1, 2024, with the Parker Lombard Trust under which the Town leases from the Trust, for nominal consideration, the West Barnstable Railroad Depot building and surrounding 0.48± acres of land located at 2469 Meetinghouse Way, being Assessor Parcel Map 155, Parcel 043; WHEREAS, under the lease agreement, as lessee, the Town is responsible, subject to appropriation, for the maintenance of the leased premises, including the depot building; and WHEREAS, at its February 25, 2025 meeting, the Community Preservation Committee)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was WHEREAS, as authorized by the Town Council pursuant to Item No. 2023-204, approved on July 20, 2023, the Town of Barnstable entered into a 99-year lease agreement, dated October 1, 2024, with the Parker Lombard Trust under which the Town leases from the Trust, for nominal consideration, the West Barnstable Railroad Depot building and surrounding 0.48± acres of land located at 2469 … VOTE: REFER TO PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/05/2025 - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
Refer to public hearing on 06/05/2025: ORDERED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of $1,350,000 be appropriated from the funds set aside for
To refer to public hearing on 06/05/2025 ( ORDERED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of $1,350,000 be appropriated from the funds set aside for Open Space and Recreation within the Community Preservation Fund and secondly from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund for the purpose of the Town, acting by and through its Town Manager, acquiring a perpetual Conservation Restriction (CR) from Barnstable Land Trust, Inc. on 1.01 acres of land located at 30 Crockers Neck Road, Cotuit, Barnstable, shown as Assessors Map 020, Parcel 093, Lot 001, and 9.3 acres± of land located at 31 Crockers Neck Road, Cotuit, Barnstable, shown as a portion of Assessors Map 020, Parcel 097, for)
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 $1,350,000 be appropriated from the funds set aside for Open Space and Recreation within the Community Preservation Fund and secondly from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund for the purpose of the Town, acting by and through its Town Manager, acquiring a perpetual Conservation … VOTE: REFER TO PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/05/2025 - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN Jump to 2025-123.”
2025-123 2025-123 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $1,000,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable United Elementary School Hvac Equipment Replacement Design Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 202
ORDERED: That the amount of $1,000,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable United Elementary School HVAC Equipment Replacement Design Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $1,000,000 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 Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $1,000,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable United Elementary School HVAC Equipment Replacement Design Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-124 2025-124 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $500,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable High School Gym Floor Replacement Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capita
ORDERED: That the amount of $500,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Gym Floor Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $500,000 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 Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $500,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Gym Floor Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-125 2025-125 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $550,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable High School Culinary Kitchen Phase Ii Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Ca
ORDERED: That the amount of $550,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Culinary Kitchen Phase II Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $550,000 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 Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $550,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Culinary Kitchen Phase II Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN Councilor Levesque recused himself from agenda item 2025-126.”
2025-126 2025-126 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $3,000,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center Upgrade Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year
ORDERED: That the amount of $3,000,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $3,000,000 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 Barnstable School Committee 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 $3,000,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES 1 RECUSE (LEVESQUE) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN Councilor Levesque returned to the dais Break 8:04 p.m. - 8:15 p.m..”
2025-127 2025-127 Appropriation Order In That The Amount Of $200,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable West Barnstable Elementary School Gymnasium Floor Replacement Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2026 -
ORDERED: That the amount of $200,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable West Barnstable Elementary School Gymnasium Floor Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $200,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; and that the Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $200,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable West Barnstable Elementary School Gymnasium Floor Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $200,000 be provided from the General Fund … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN 2025- 128 APPROPRIATION AND LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE BARNSTABLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT WIDE MECHANICAL UPGRADES PROJECT AS OUTLINED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 - FISCAL YEAR 2030.”
The amount of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public Schools District Wide Mechanical Upgrades Project as outlined in the Fis
ORDERED: That the amount of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public Schools District Wide Mechanical Upgrades Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $250,000 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 Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public Schools District Wide Mechanical Upgrades Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-129 2025-129 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $350,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable Public Schools District Wide Hvac Repairs Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 203
ORDERED: That the amount of $350,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public Schools District Wide HVAC Repairs Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $350,000 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 Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $350,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public Schools District Wide HVAC Repairs Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-130 2025-130 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $250,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable Intermediate School Gym Floor Replacement Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 203
ORDERED: That the amount of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Intermediate School Gym Floor Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $250,000 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 Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Intermediate School Gym Floor Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-131 2025-131 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $162,700 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable Intermediate School Library Floor Replacement Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Cap
ORDERED: That the amount of $162,700 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Intermediate School Library Floor Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $162,700 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; and that the Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $162,700 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Intermediate School Library Floor Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $162,700 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; and that … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-132 2025-132 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $2,100,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable Intermediate School Rooftop Unit Replacement Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Yea
ORDERED: That the amount of $2,100,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Intermediate School Rooftop Unit Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $2,100,000 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 Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $2,100,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Intermediate School Rooftop Unit Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-133 2025-133 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $80,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Demolition Of Old Portables Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan
ORDERED: That the amount of $80,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Demolition of Old Portables Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $80,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; and that the Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $80,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Demolition of Old Portables Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $80,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; and that the Barnstable School … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-134 2025-134 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $507,600 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable High School Exhaust Fan Replacement Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capi
ORDERED: That the amount of $507,600 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Exhaust Fan Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $507,600 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 Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $507,600 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Exhaust Fan Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-135 2025-135 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $900,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable United Elementary School Building Envelope Upgrade Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal
ORDERED: That the amount of $900,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable United Elementary School Building Envelope Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $900,000 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 Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $900,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable United Elementary School Building Envelope Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-136 2025-136 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $50,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable High School Locker Room Renovations Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improv
ORDERED: That the amount of $50,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Locker Room Renovations Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $50,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; and that the Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $50,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Locker Room Renovations Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $50,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; and that the … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN Councilor Burdick left the dais and the meeting.”
2025-137 2025-137 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $160,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable Public School Network Infrastructure Replacement And Upgrade Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2026 - Fisca
ORDERED: That the amount of $160,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public School Network Infrastructure Replacement and Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $160,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; and that the Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $160,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public School Network Infrastructure Replacement and Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $160,000 be provided from the General Fund … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-138 2025-138 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $200,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable Public School Security Camera Upgrade Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Imp
ORDERED: That the amount of $200,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public School Security Camera Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $200,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; and that the Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $200,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public School Security Camera Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $200,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves; and that the … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, TERKELSEN.”
2025-139 2025-139 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $500,500 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable West Barnstable Elementary School Roof Replacement Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal
ORDERED: That the amount of $500,500 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable West Barnstable Elementary School Roof Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $500,500 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 Barnstable School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $500,500 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Barnstable West Barnstable Elementary School Roof Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, TAMASH, SCHNEPP, 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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