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May 15, 2025
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Present: Charles Bloom, Seth Burdick, Kristine Clark, John Crow, Mathew Levesque, Betty Ludtke, Jeffrey Mendes, Paula Schnepp, Craig Tamash, Kristin Terkelsen, Paul Neary, Felicia Penn
Absent: Gordon Starr
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To accept the minutes of April 3, 2025, as presented.
Voted to accept the minutes of April 3, 2025, as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of April 3, 2025, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN COMMUNICATIONS - from elected officials, boards, committees and staff, commission reports, correspondence and announcements: Presentations from Ad Hoc Committees: Committee to Asse.”
2025-187 2025-187 2025-187 Order To Petition The General Court Of The Commonwealth To Enact Special Legislation Authorizing The Town To Use Red Lights On Certain Emergency Response Vehicles
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby directs the Town Manager to submit a petition to the General Court of the Commonwealth for a special act authorizing the use of red lights on certain Town emergency response vehicles, as follows: “AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE TO USE RED LIGHTS ON CERTAIN EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, including section 7E of chapter 90 of the General Laws, the town manager of the city known as the town of Barnstable may designate in writing specific town-owned vehicles authorized to mount, display and operate a flashing, rotating or oscillating red light in any direction, provided the red lights are operated solely by the town's director of
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby directs the Town Manager to submit a petition to the General Court of the Commonwealth for a special act authorizing the use of red lights on certain Town emergency response vehicles, as follows: “AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE TO USE RED LIGHTS ON CERTAIN EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES Be it enacted by the Senate and House of … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Open and continue to individual public hearings: To refer Items 2025-157 through 2025-179, as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on June 05, 2025.
To open and continue to individual public hearings (to refer Items 2025-157 through 2025-179, as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on June 05, 2025.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to refer Items 2025-157 through 2025-179, as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on June 05, 2025. VOTE: Open and continue to individual public hearings - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
Open and continue to individual public hearings: To refer Items 2025-184 and 2025-185 to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on June 05, 2025.
To open and continue to individual public hearings (to refer Items 2025-184 and 2025-185 to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on June 05, 2025.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to refer Items 2025-184 and 2025-185 to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on June 05, 2025. VOTE: Open and continue to individual public hearings - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
Refer to 2nd reading: To refer Items 2025-180 and 2025-186 to a second reading on each item at the Town Council meeting on June 05, 2025.
To refer to 2nd reading (to refer Items 2025-180 and 2025-186 to a second reading on each item at the Town Council meeting on June 05, 2025.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to refer Items 2025-180 and 2025-186 to a second reading on each item at the Town Council meeting on June 05, 2025. VOTE: Refer to 2nd reading - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Presentation from Mark Milne, Director of Finance, Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget Discussion:.”
2025-060 2025-060 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning To Revise The Definition Of Accessory Dwelling Unit (adu) And To Revise Use And Dimensional Requirements, Flo
To amend SECTION 1of Item 2025-060 by deleting the words “single family” each time they appear in the definition of ADU.
From the minutes
“A motion was made and seconded to amend SECTION 1of Item 2025-060 by deleting the words “single family” each time they appear in the definition of ADU. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN SECTION 2 (Amendment #1A - see attached) A motion was made and seconded to strike SECTION 2 of Item 2025-060in its entirety; to revert back to the existing language which prohibits more.”
To amend SECTION 4 of Item 2025-060 by further amending subsection (C)(4) move 2A by deleting the first sentence in its entirety, deleting the words more than 2
To amend SECTION 4 of Item 2025-060 by further amending subsection (C)(4) move 2A by deleting the first sentence in its entirety, deleting the words more than 2 bedrooms and/or from the third sentence, and by adding the following new sentence at the end of said subsection: “Only existing structures with a gross floor area greater than 900 square feet shall be considered for a special permit.”
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: Crow
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to amend SECTION 4 of Item 2025-060 by further amending subsection (C)(4) move 2A by deleting the first sentence in its entirety, deleting the words more than 2 bedrooms and/or from the third sentence, and by adding the following new sentence at the end of said subsection: “Only existing structures with a gross floor area greater than 900 square feet shall be considered for a special permit.” VOTE: PASSES 10 YES, 1 NO (CROW) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN SECTION 5 (Amendment #3 - see attached) A motion was made and duly seconded to amend SECTION 5 of Item 2025-060 to further amend Subsection (C) (7) of Section 240-47.2 by inserting after the words “bus station” the following: “as those terms are defined in 760 CMR 71.02”.”
To amend Item 2025-060 to add the following new SECTION 7: By further amending said Section 240-47.2 by deleting the last two sentences of Section (C)(11) and i
To amend Item 2025-060 to add the following new SECTION 7: By further amending said Section 240-47.2 by deleting the last two sentences of Section (C)(11) and inserting the following new sentences in their place: “Any use of an ADU as a short-term rental, as defined by G.L. c. 64G, § 1, is prohibited. The principal dwelling or ADU, or both, may be rented at any given time; provided that, if the owner of the principal dwelling chooses to reside in the ADU, the principal dwelling shall not be used as a short-term rental during the period in which the property owner resides in the ADU.” Discussion: (Crow) we voted as a council for year-round rentals of ADU's, we need more year-round rentals. (Nober) the amendment Councilor Crow is looking to make would only delete the last sentence of C11. (Burdick) Move the question! VOTE ON MOVING THE QUESTION: FAILS 6 NO (BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, NEARY, TAMAS
The minutes record 5 yes, 6 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was duly made and seconded to amend Item 2025-060 to add the following new SECTION 7: By further amending said Section 240-47.2 by deleting the last two sentences of Section (C)(11) and inserting the following new sentences in their place: “Any use of an ADU as a short-term rental, as defined by G.L. c. 64G, § 1, is prohibited. The principal dwelling or ADU, or both, may be rented at any given time; provided that, if the owner … VOTE: FAILS 5 YES, (BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, TAMASH, TERKELSEN) Roll Call: 6 NO (BURDICK, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, SCHNEPP) A vote was then taken on the original motion, which was to amend Item 2025-060 to add the following new SECTION 7: By further amending said Section 240-47.2 by deleting the last t.”
To amend Item No. 2025-060 by adding the following new SECTION 10: By further amending said Section 240-47.2 be deleting “year-round” from Subsection (A)(1) and
To amend Item No. 2025-060 by adding the following new SECTION 10: By further amending said Section 240-47.2 be deleting “year-round” from Subsection (A)(1) and by deleting the words “single-family” from Subsection (A)(2)” As amended, Subsection (A)(1) and (A)(2) would read as follows: “(1) Increase the number of dwelling units available for rental in Town while remaining within our current wastewater capacity limitations.” (2) “Adapt residential properties so they are supportive of residents at a variety of stages in their life cycle.”
Yes: Burdick, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, TamashNo: Bloom, Clark, Crow, Terkelsen
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was To amend Item No. 2025-060 by adding the following new SECTION 10: By further amending said Section 240-47.2 be deleting “year-round” from Subsection (A)(1) and by deleting the words “single-family” from Subsection (A)(2)” As amended, Subsection (A)(1) and (A)(2) would read as follows: “(1) Increase the number of dwelling units available for rental in Town while remaining within our current … VOTE: PASSES 7 YES, 4 NO (BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, TERKELSEN) Roll Call: BURDICK, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, A motion was made and seconded to delegate to the town attorney to clean up the formatting and numbering..”
The Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending Article XIV, Section 240-128 by d (as amended)
ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending Article XIV, Section 240-128 by deleting the definition of “Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)” in its entirety and inserting the following new definition in its place: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a self-contained dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, as outlined herein, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitization, incorporated within a lawful principal dwelling or within a detached building accessory to and on the same lot and in the same ownership as a lawful principal single-family dwelling use. The ADU shall maintain a separate entrance, either directly from the outside or through an entry hall or corridor shared with
Yes: Burdick, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: Bloom
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending Article XIV, Section 240-128 by deleting the definition of “Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)” in its entirety and inserting the following new definition in its place: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a self-contained … VOTE: AS AMENDED PASSES 10 YES, 1 NO (BLOOM) Roll Call: BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TOWN COUNCIL ITEM NO. 2025-060: AMENDMENT #1: To amend SECTION 2 of Item No. 2025-060 by further amending subsection (C)(1) to insert the words “.”
To go beyond 11 PM
To go beyond 11 PM
Yes: Bloom, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: Burdick, Ludtke, Mendes
From the minutes
“A motion was made and seconded to go beyond 11 PM VOTE: PASSES 8 YES, 3 NO (BURDICK, LUDTKE, MENDES) Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Councilors Burdick and Mendes left the dais.”
Open and continue the public hearing to july 17: The Town Council does hereby approve the amendments to the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, as set forth in Attach
To open and continue the public hearing to july 17 (ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby approve the amendments to the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, as set forth in Attachment 1 of the petition submitted to the Town Council on December 2, 2024, by ten registered voters in accordance with MG.L. c. 40A, § 5 and attached hereto.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby approve the amendments to the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, as set forth in Attachment 1 of the petition submitted to the Town Council on December 2, 2024, by ten registered voters in accordance with MG.L. c. 40A, § 5 and attached hereto. VOTE: Open and continue the public hearing to July 17- PASSES 9 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-143 To be continued to july 17th: 2025-143 Order Approving Amendments To The Town Council Rules
To be continued to july 17th (2025-143: ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby amend the Town Council Rules, as most recently amended on October 3, 2019, by striking the Rules in their entirety and inserting the Town Council Rules of Procedure, dated February 10, 2025, attached hereto, in place thereof.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby amend the Town Council Rules, as most recently amended on October 3, 2019, by striking the Rules in their entirety and inserting the Town Council Rules of Procedure, dated February 10, 2025, attached hereto, in place thereof. VOTE: to be continued to July 17th PASSES 9 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-148 2025-148 Authorization Of A Housing Development Incentive Program Tax Increment Exemption Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And Nile Morin, Inc For 9 New Market Rate Residential Rental Units Located At
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Nile Morin, Inc. pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for nine (9) market rate residential units located at 50 Main Street, Hyannis, 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: Bloom, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Neary, Schnepp, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: Clark
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 Nile Morin, Inc. pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for nine (9) market rate residential units located at 50 Main Street, Hyannis, substantially in the form presented to the … VOTE: PASSES 8 YES, 1 NO (CLARK) Roll Call: BLOOM, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-149 2025-149 Authorization Of A Housing Development Incentive Program Tax Increment Exemption Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And 94 Stevens Street, Llc For 36 New Market Rate Residential Rental Units Loc
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and 94 Stevens Street, 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 94 Stevens Street, Hyannis, 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: Bloom, Crow, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: Clark, Ludtke
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 94 Stevens Street, 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 94 Stevens Street, Hyannis, substantially in the form … VOTE: PASSES 7 YES, 2 NO (CLARK, LUDTKE) Roll Call: BLOOM, CROW, LEVESQUE, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-157 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-157 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $93,622,700 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Barnstable Public School Department Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-157: ORDERED: That the sum of $93,622,700 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Barnstable Public School Department Budget, and to meet this appropriation that $89,896,868 be raised from current year revenues and $3,725,832 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 $93,622,700 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Barnstable Public School Department Budget, and to meet this appropriation that $89,896,868 be raised from current year revenues and $3,725,832 be provided from the General Fund reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 PASSES 9 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-158 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-158 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $12,508,718 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-158: ORDERED: That the sum of $12,508,718 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $12,508,718 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 $12,508,718 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $12,508,718 be raised from current year revenues by the Airport Enterprise Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-159 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-159 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $19,774,938 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fy 2026 Barnstable Police Department Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-159: ORDERED: That the sum of $19,774,938 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Barnstable Police Department budget; and to meet such appropriation that $19,484,169 be raised from current year revenues, that $50,000 be provided the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, and that $240,769 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 $19,774,938 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Barnstable Police Department budget; and to meet such appropriation that $19,484,169 be raised from current year revenues, that $50,000 be provided the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, and that $240,769 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-160 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-160 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $2,416,092 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Planning And Development Department Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-160: ORDERED: That the sum of $2,416,092 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Planning and Development Department budget, and to meet this appropriation that $2,119,638 be raised from current year revenues, that $55,000 be provided from the Wetlands Protection Special Revenue Fund, that $183,660 be provided from the Bismore Park Special Revenue Fund, and $57,794 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 $2,416,092 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Planning and Development Department budget, and to meet this appropriation that $2,119,638 be raised from current year revenues, that $55,000 be provided from the Wetlands Protection Special Revenue Fund, that $183,660 be provided from the Bismore Park Special Revenue Fund, and $57,794 … VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-161 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-161 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $2,933,824 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Community Services Department General Fund Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-161: ORDERED: That the sum of $2,933,824 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Community Services Department General Fund budget; and to meet such appropriation that $2,856,131 be raised from current year revenues, and that $77,693 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 $2,933,824 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Community Services Department General Fund budget; and to meet such appropriation that $2,856,131 be raised from current year revenues, and that $77,693 be provided from the General Fund reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-162 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-162 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $3,903,566 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Golf Course Enterprise Fund Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-162: ORDERED: That the sum of $3,903,566 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Golf Course Enterprise Fund budget; and to meet such appropriation that $3,696,848 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, and that $206,718 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 $3,903,566 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Golf Course Enterprise Fund budget; and to meet such appropriation that $3,696,848 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, and that $206,718 be provided from the Golf Course Enterprise Fund reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-163 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-163 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $4,045,476 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Hyannis Youth And Community Center Enterprise Fund Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-163: ORDERED: That the sum of $4,045,476 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Hyannis Youth and Community Center Enterprise Fund budget; and to meet such appropriation that $625,718 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, that $1,493,639 be raised in the General Fund, that $1,403,225 be transferred from the Capital Trust Fund, and that $522,894 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 $4,045,476 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Hyannis Youth and Community Center Enterprise Fund budget; and to meet such appropriation that $625,718 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, that $1,493,639 be raised in the General Fund, that $1,403,225 be transferred from the Capital Trust Fund, and that $522,894 be provided from … VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-164 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-164 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of 1,697,514 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Marine & Environmental Affairs Department General Fund Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-164: ORDERED: That the sum of $1,697,514 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Marine & Environmental Affairs Department General Fund budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $1,214,478 be raised from current year revenue, that $450,000 be provided from the Waterways Special Revenue Fund, and that $33,036 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 $1,697,514 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Marine & Environmental Affairs Department General Fund budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $1,214,478 be raised from current year revenue, that $450,000 be provided from the Waterways Special Revenue Fund, and that $33,036 be provided from the General Fund reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-165 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-165 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $803,433 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Marina Enterprise Fund Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-165: ORDERED: That the sum of 803,433 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Marina Enterprise Fund budget; and to meet such appropriation that $711,902 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, that $36,350 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, that $30,000 be raised in the General Fund, and that $25,181 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 803,433 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Marina Enterprise Fund budget; and to meet such appropriation that $711,902 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, that $36,350 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, that $30,000 be raised in the General Fund, and that $25,181 be provided from the Marina Enterprise Fund Reserves, as … VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-166 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-166 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,165,364 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Sandy Neck Park Enterprise Fund Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-166: ORDERED: That the sum of $1,165,364 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Sandy Neck Park Enterprise Fund budget; and to meet such appropriation that $1,039,691 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, and that $125,673 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 $1,165,364 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Sandy Neck Park Enterprise Fund budget; and to meet such appropriation that $1,039,691 be raised from Enterprise Fund revenues, and that $125,673 be provided from the Sandy Neck Enterprise Fund reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-167 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-167 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $2,800,183 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Inspectional Services Department Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-167: ORDERED: That the sum of $2,800,183 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Inspectional Services Department Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $2,726,029 be raised from current year revenues, and that $74,154 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 $2,800,183 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Inspectional Services Department Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $2,726,029 be raised from current year revenues, and that $74,154 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-168 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-168 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $12,264,116 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Department Of Public Works General Fund Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-168: ORDERED: That the sum of $12,264,116 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Public Works General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $11,353,069 be raised from current year revenue, that $125,000 be provided from the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, that $66,340 be provided from the Bismore Special Revenue Fund, and that $719,707 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 $12,264,116 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Public Works General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $11,353,069 be raised from current year revenue, that $125,000 be provided from the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, that $66,340 be provided from the Bismore Special Revenue Fund, and that … VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-169 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-169 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $4,434,258 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Department Of Public Works Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-169: ORDERED: That the sum of $4,434,258 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Public Works Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $4,007,734 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $426,524 be provided from the Solid Waste 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 $4,434,258 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Public Works Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $4,007,734 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $426,524 be provided from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-170 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-170 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $11,476,043 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Department Of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-170: ORDERED: That the sum of $11,476,043 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $5,575,940 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $5,900,103 be provided from the Sewer Construction and Private Road Maintenance and Improvement 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 $11,476,043 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $5,575,940 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $5,900,103 be provided from the Sewer Construction and Private Road Maintenance and Improvement Special Revenue … VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-171 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-171 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $9,553,729 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Department Of Public Works Water Supply Enterprise Fund Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-171: ORDERED: That the sum of $9,553,729 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Public Works Water Supply Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $8,616,229 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, that $900,000 be provided from the Water Stabilization Fund, and that $37,500 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 $9,553,729 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Public Works Water Supply Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $8,616,229 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, that $900,000 be provided from the Water Stabilization Fund, and that $37,500 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-172 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-172 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $269,870 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Town Council Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-172: ORDERED: That the sum of $269,870 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Town Council Budget and to meet such appropriation, that $269,870 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 $269,870 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Town Council Budget and to meet such appropriation, that $269,870 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-173 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-173 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,400,109 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Town Manager Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-173: ORDERED: That the sum of $1,400,109 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Town Manager Budget and to meet such appropriation, that $1,363,032 be raised from current year revenues, and that $37,077 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 $1,400,109 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Town Manager Budget and to meet such appropriation, that $1,363,032 be raised from current year revenues, and that $37,077 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-174 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-174 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $981,237 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Public, Education & Government (peg) Access Channels Enterprise Fund Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-174: ORDERED: That the sum of $981,237 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Public, Education & Government (PEG) Access Channels Enterprise Fund budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $864,430 be raised from the PEG Enterprise Fund revenues, and that $116,807 be provided from the PEG 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 $981,237 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Public, Education & Government (PEG) Access Channels Enterprise Fund budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $864,430 be raised from the PEG Enterprise Fund revenues, and that $116,807 be provided from the PEG Enterprise Fund reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-175 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-175 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $8,727,744 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Administrative Services Department Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-175: ORDERED: That the sum of $8,727,744 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Administrative Services Department Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $8,538,119 be raised from current year revenue, and that $189,625 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 $8,727,744 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Administrative Services Department Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $8,538,119 be raised from current year revenue, and that $189,625 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-176 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-176 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $250,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town Council's Fiscal Year 2026 Reserve Fund
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-176: ORDERED: That the sum of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town Council's Fiscal Year 2026 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 2026 Reserve Fund and to meet such appropriation, that $250,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves. VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-177 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-177 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $59,717,232 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Other Requirements Budget
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-177: ORDERED: That the sum of $59,717,232 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Other Requirements Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $56,537,232 be raised from current year revenue, that $180,000 be provided from the Pension Reserve Trust Fund, and that $3,000,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, all for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 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 $59,717,232 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Other Requirements Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $56,537,232 be raised from current year revenue, that $180,000 be provided from the Pension Reserve Trust Fund, and that $3,000,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, all for the purpose of funding the Town's … VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-178 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-178 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $5,299,662 Community Preservation Fund Program Set-asides And Administrative Expenses
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-178: ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of General Law Chapter 44B Section 6, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, the following sums of the annual revenues of the Community Preservation Fund be set aside for further appropriation and expenditure for the following purposes: $532,335 for Open Space and Recreation; $532,335 for Historic Resources; $532,335 for Community Housing; $3,452,657 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 )
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of General Law Chapter 44B Section 6, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, the following sums of the annual revenues of the Community Preservation Fund be set aside for further appropriation and expenditure for the following purposes: $532,335 for Open Space and Recreation; $532,335 for Historic Resources; $532,335 for Community Housing; … VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-179 Open & continue to 6-5-2025: 2025-179 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $91,340 For The Purpose Of Paying The Fiscal Year 2026 Community Preservation Fund Debt Service Requirements
To open & continue to 6-5-2025 (2025-179: ORDERED: That the sum of $91,340 be appropriated for the purpose of paying the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Preservation Fund Debt Service Requirements, and to meet such appropriation, that $23,690 be provided from current year revenues of the Community Preservation Fund and that $67,650 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 $91,340 be appropriated for the purpose of paying the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Preservation Fund Debt Service Requirements, and to meet such appropriation, that $23,690 be provided from current year revenues of the Community Preservation Fund and that $67,650 be provided from the reserves for the Historic Preservation Program within the Community Preservation Fund. VOTE: Open & continue to 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-180 2025-180 Fiscal Year 2026 Spending Limitations
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the following spending limitations for fiscal year 2026 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 Asset Management Fund - $500,000
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 2026 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 Asset Management Fund - $500,000 VOTE: TO A 2ND READ ON 6-5-2025-PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-184 To a public hearing on 6-5-2025: 2025-184 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $2,900,000 For Preservation And Restoration Work At The Hyannis Armory Located At 225 South Street In Hyannis
To a public hearing on 6-5-2025 (2025-184: ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of $2,900,000 shall be appropriated first from the Historic Preservation Fund within the Community Preservation Fund and second from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund for preservation and restoration work at the Hyannis Armory building located at 225 South Street in Hyannis; and 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 $2,900,000 shall be appropriated first from the Historic Preservation Fund within the Community Preservation Fund and second from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund for preservation and restoration work at the Hyannis Armory building located at 225 South Street in Hyannis; and … VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-185 To a public hearing on 6-5-2025: 2025-185 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $1,404,000 For
To a public hearing on 6-5-2025 (2025-185: ORDERED: That the amount of $1,404,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the design and construction of aircraft hardstands on the terminal apron, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $42,120 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $1,361,880 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 Cape Cod Gateway Airport Commission is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purpos)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $1,404,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the design and construction of aircraft hardstands on the terminal apron, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $42,120 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is … VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-186 2025-186 Order Revoking The Town's Acceptance Of The Provisions Of Chapter 31 Of The General Laws (civil Service Law) As To The Police Department
ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby revoke the Town's acceptance of Section 48 of Chapter 31 of the Massachusetts General Laws as to its regular police force, as voted at the Town Meeting of March 2, 1937, accepting the same, such that such positions in the Barnstable Police Department shall be exempt from Chapter 31 of the General Laws; provided that this Order shall not impair the civil service status of any person holding a position subject to said Chapter 31 as of the effective date of this Order; and provided further, that the Deputy Chief eligible promotional list, established on January 15, 2025, the Lieutenant eligible promotional list established on February 20, 2024, and the Sergeant eligible promotional list, established on January 15, 2025, pursuant to said Chapter 31, shall remain valid until their respective expiration dates, as determined by Civil Service.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby revoke the Town's acceptance of Section 48 of Chapter 31 of the Massachusetts General Laws as to its regular police force, as voted at the Town Meeting of March 2, 1937, accepting the same, such that such positions in the Barnstable Police Department shall be exempt from Chapter 31 of the General Laws; provided that this Order shall not impair the … VOTE: TO A 2ND READ ON 6-5-2025 -PASSES 12 YES Roll Call:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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