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June 5, 2025
31 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Bloom, Kristine Clark, John Crow, Mathew Levesque, Betty Ludtke, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Craig Tamash, Kristin Terkelsen, Felicia Penn, Gordon Starr
Absent: Seth Burdick
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2025-182 2025-182 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
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 (CPC) unanimously voted to recommend approval of $792,000 for historic preservation and restoration work on the depot building, as described in the application made to the CPC by the Town's Departmen
The minutes record 12 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 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: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN,.”
To 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 fo
To 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 conservation, recreation, and open space purposes pursuant to G.L. c. 184, sections 31-32, and subject to Article 97 of the Amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution. The Town Council hereby app
Yes: Bloom, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Neary, Penn, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: Mendes
From the minutes
“A motion was made and seconded to 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 … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES 1 NO (MENDES) Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Break - 10 minutes 2025- 184 APPROPRIATION ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,900,000 FOR PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION WORK AT THE HYANNIS ARMORY LOCATED AT 225.”
Withdraw and continue to 09/04/2025: , 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
To withdraw and continue to 09/04/2025 (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.)
Yes: Bloom, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: Penn
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: WITHDRAW AND CONTINUE TO 09/04/2025 - PASSES 11 YES 1 NO (PENN) Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Jump to 2025-157.”
2025-157 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
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-158 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
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN 2025- 159 APPROPRIATION ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,774,938 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE TOWN'S FY 2026.”
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 appropriatio
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Jump to 2025-186.”
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Jump to 2025-160.”
2025-160 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
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Councilor Penn left the zoom meeting.”
2025-161 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
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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-162 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
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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-163 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
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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-164 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
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.
The minutes record 10 yes, 0 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was 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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY,.”
2025-165 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
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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-166 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
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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-167 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
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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-168 Continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025: 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 continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025 (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: CONTINUE TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/26/2025 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-169 Continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025: 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 continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025 (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: CONTINUE TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/26/2025 - PASSES UNANIMOUS 2025- 170 APPROPRIATION ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,519,790 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE TOWN'S FISCAL YEAR 2026.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025: The sum of $11,519,790 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund
To continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025 (ORDERED: That the sum of $11,519,790 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 $5,943,850 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 $11,519,790 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 $5,943,850 be provided from the Sewer Construction and Private Road Maintenance and Improvement Special Revenue … VOTE: CONTINUE TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/26/2025 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-171 Continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025: 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 continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025 (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: CONTINUE TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/26/2025 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-172 Continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025: 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 continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025 (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: CONTINUE TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/26/2025 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-173 Continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025: 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 continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025 (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: CONTINUE TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/26/2025 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-174 Continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025: 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 continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025 (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: CONTINUE TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/26/2025 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-175 Continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025: 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 continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025 (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: CONTINUE TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/26/2025 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-176 Continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025: 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 continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025 (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: CONTINUE TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/26/2025 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-177 Continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025: 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 continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025 (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: CONTINUE TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/26/2025 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-179 Continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025: 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 continue to individual public hearing on 06/26/2025 (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: CONTINUE TO INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/26/2025 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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: MOVE AGENDA ITEM 2025-180 TO 06/26/2025 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-188 Continue agenda item 2025-188 to an individual public hearing on 06/26/2025: 2025-188 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,000,000 For The Sandy Neck Beach Facility Coastal Resiliency Project
To continue agenda item 2025-188 to an individual public hearing on 06/26/2025 (2025-188: ORDERED: That the amount of $1,000,000 be appropriated from the Sandy Neck Enterprise Fund reserves for the purpose of funding the Sandy Neck Beach Facility Coastal Resiliency Project, and that the amount authorized to borrow under Town Council order 2025-027 in the amount of $3,826,327 be reduced by $1,000,000 to $2,826,327.)
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $1,000,000 be appropriated from the Sandy Neck Enterprise Fund reserves for the purpose of funding the Sandy Neck Beach Facility Coastal Resiliency Project, and that the amount authorized to borrow under Town Council order 2025-027 in the amount of $3,826,327 be reduced by $1,000,000 to $2,826,327. VOTE: CONTINUE AGENDA ITEM 2025-188 TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/26/2025 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-189 2025-189 Resolve Approving Mark S. Ells' Outside Employment With Cape Cod Community College
RESOLVED: That, in accordance with Section 7 of the Employment Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Mark S. Ells effective July 1, 2021, the Barnstable Town Council does hereby approve Mark S. Ells' outside employment with Cape Cod Community College (the “College”) to allow him to continue teaching at the College for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That, in accordance with Section 7 of the Employment Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Mark S. Ells effective July 1, 2021, the Barnstable Town Council does hereby approve Mark S. Ells' outside employment with Cape Cod Community College (the “College”) to allow him to continue teaching at the College for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-191 2025-191 Resolve Approving A Letter Supporting The Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request Of The Cape And Islands District Attorney's Office For Additional Funding To Combat Elder Fraud
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve sending a letter to the respective Chairs of the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees, in the form attached to this Resolve as Attachment A, in support of the Cape and Islands District Attorney's Office Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for additional funding in the amount of $586,000, to be used to investigate and prosecute cases of elder fraud and abuse, and authorizes the Town Council President to sign such letter on behalf of the Town Council.
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve sending a letter to the respective Chairs of the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees, in the form attached to this Resolve as Attachment A, in support of the Cape and Islands District Attorney's Office Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for additional funding in the amount of $586,000, to be used to investigate and prosecute cases of … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2025-192 Refer to a second reading on 06/26/2025: 2025-192 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
To refer to a second reading on 06/26/2025 (2025-192: RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Open Space Committee: David Gorrill, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2027. Youth Commission: Jillian Boyle, as a student member, to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Amelia Stoots, as a student member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Leo Wang, as a student member to a term expiring 06/30/2027)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Open Space Committee: David Gorrill, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2027. Youth Commission: Jillian Boyle, as a student member, to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Amelia Stoots, as a student member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Leo Wang, as a student member to a term expiring 06/30/2027 VOTE: REFER TO A SECOND READING ON 06/26/2025 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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