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June 26, 2025
29 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Bloom, Seth Burdick, Kristine Clark, John Crow, Betty Ludtke, Jeffrey Mendes, Paula Schnepp, Craig Tamash, Kristin Terkelsen, Felicia Penn, Gordon Starr
Absent: Mathew Levesque, Paul Neary
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To accept the minutes of May 15, 2025, as presented.
Voted to accept the minutes of May 15, 2025, as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of May 15, 2025, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
To accept the minutes of June 6, 2025, as presented.
Voted to accept the minutes of June 6, 2025, as presented.
Yes: Bloom, Clark, Crow, Ludtke, Mendes, Penn, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, TerkelsenAbstained: Burdick
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of June 6, 2025, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 10 YES, 1 ABSTENTION (BURDICK) Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Jump to 2025-200.”
2025-200 2025-200 Resolve Authorizing Meacham-crawford Scholarship Awards To Town Of Barnstable Seniors From The Meachem-crawford Scholarship Fund For The Purpose Of Their Post-secondary Education
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize, in accordance with the last will and testament of Edward C. Crawford, four separate $10,000 scholarship awards from the Meacham-Crawford Fund on behalf of four Town of Barnstable High School students, living in the Town at the time of their graduation, to help defray part of the cost of the tuition for their attendance at an accredited post-secondary educational institution, with each award being paid to such institution by the Town, on behalf of the recipient, as follows: Paloma Savinon - $10,000 Jack Bertling - $10,000 Cole Raposo - $10,000 Harry Clark - $10,000
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize, in accordance with the last will and testament of Edward C. Crawford, four separate $10,000 scholarship awards from the Meacham-Crawford Fund on behalf of four Town of Barnstable High School students, living in the Town at the time of their graduation, to help defray part of the cost of the tuition for their attendance at an accredited … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-168 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
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-169 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
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN 2025- 170 APPROPRIATION ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,519,790 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE TOWN'S FISCAL YEAR 2026.”
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
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-171 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
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-172 2025-172 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $269,870 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2026 Town Council Budget
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN 10 minute break.”
2025-173 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
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-174 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
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-175 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
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-176 2025-176 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $250,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town Council's Fiscal Year 2026 Reserve Fund
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.
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 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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Vice President Clark read a statement to invoke the Rule of Necessity, which allows the Councilors to participate in Item #2025-177, disclosing that Councilors Levesque, Tamash, Crow, Neary and Mendes have a financial interest in Item #2025-177. So noted Tamash, Crow and Mendes raised their hands.”
2025-177 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
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-178 2025-178 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $5,299,662 Community Preservation Fund Program Set-asides And Administrative Expenses
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 the prior approval of the Town Manager.
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-179 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
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, 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
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crow, Ludtke, Penn, Starr, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: Mendes, Schnepp
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: PASSES 9 YES, 2 NO (MENDES, SCHNEPP) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, PENN, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-188 2025-188 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,000,000 For The Sandy Neck Beach Facility Coastal Resiliency Project
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.
From the minutes
“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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-190 2025-190 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $583,241 And Reduction In Borrowing Authorization For The Hyannis Golf Course Club House Restoration Project
ORDERED: That the amount of $583,241 be appropriated from the General Fund Reserves for the purpose of funding the Hyannis Golf Course Club House Restoration Project, and that the borrowing authorization under Town Council Order 2024-138, approved on May 02, 2024, in the amount of $2,950,000 be reduced by $583,241 to $2,366,759.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $583,241 be appropriated from the General Fund Reserves for the purpose of funding the Hyannis Golf Course Club House Restoration Project, and that the borrowing authorization under Town Council Order 2024-138, approved on May 02, 2024, in the amount of $2,950,000 be reduced by $583,241 to $2,366,759. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-192 2025-192 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Consent agenda: To refer Items 2025-193, through 2025-195, 2025-198, 2025-201 and 2025-202, as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on July 17, 2025..”
2025-193 To individual public hearings on july 17, 2025: 2025-193 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 184 Sewers And Water By Adding A New Article V Establishing A Land Use Control For Flow Neutral Wastewater Management
To individual public hearings on july 17, 2025 (2025-193: ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 184 Sewers and Water is hereby amended by adding after Article IV a new Article V as follows: “Article V Land Use Control for Flow Neutral Wastewater Management § 184-15 Purpose. The purpose of this Article V is to establish a Flow Neutral Land Use Control, as provided in 310 CMR 44.07(3), and to ensure that the overall wastewater flow in the Sewer Service Area (SSA), as defined herein, will be “flow neutral” for purposes of M.G.L. c. 29C, § 6, and 310 CMR 44.07. The Town plans to implement sewer expansion within the SSA over three phases spanning a 30-year period, and wastewater flow projections for those p)
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 184 Sewers and Water is hereby amended by adding after Article IV a new Article V as follows: “Article V Land Use Control for Flow Neutral Wastewater Management § 184-15 Purpose. The purpose of this Article V is to establish a Flow Neutral Land Use Control, as provided in 310 CMR 44.07(3), and to ensure that … VOTE: To individual public hearings on July 17, 2025 - PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-194 To individual public hearings on july 17, 2025: 2025-194 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $11,500,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Straightway Water Treatment Facility Project
To individual public hearings on july 17, 2025 (2025-194: ORDERED: That the sum of $11,500,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Straightway Water Treatment Facility Project, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $763,379 be provided from the 3M Company PFAS Settlement Account, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $10,736,621 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 or 8, M.G.L. c. 29C, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; that the Town is authorized to borrow all or any portion of this appropriation from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the “Trust”) and th)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $11,500,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Straightway Water Treatment Facility Project, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $763,379 be provided from the 3M Company PFAS Settlement Account, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow … VOTE: To individual public hearings on July 17, 2025 - PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-195 To individual public hearings on july 17, 2025: 2025-195 Authorizing The Town Manager To Execute A Development Agreement By And Among The Town Of Barnstable, Shoestring Properties, Llc, Located At 110 And 115 School Street, Main Street Times, Llc, Located A
To individual public hearings on july 17, 2025 (2025-195: ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager pursuant to Section 9- 6 of Chapter 9 and Chapter 168 of the Town Code of the Town of Barnstable (the “Code”), to enter into and execute a Development Agreement by and among the Town of Barnstable and three Applicants: 1. Shoestring Properties, LLC for the properties located at 110 & 115 School Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 (“Dockside”), as shown on Town of Barnstable Assessors Map 326, Parcels 121 and 125, and more particularly described in Book 10473, Page 204, and Book 642, Page 74. 2. Main Street Times LLC for properties located at 319 and 331 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 (“Cape Cod Times”), as shown on the Town of Barnstabl)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager pursuant to Section 9- 6 of Chapter 9 and Chapter 168 of the Town Code of the Town of Barnstable (the “Code”), to enter into and execute a Development Agreement by and among the Town of Barnstable and three Applicants: 1. Shoestring Properties, LLC for the properties located at 110 & 115 School Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 … VOTE: To individual public hearings on July 17, 2025 - PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE AND SHOESTRING PROPERTIES, LLC MAIN STREET TIMES, LLC 259 NORTH STREET, LLC.”
2025-196 2025-196 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Council on Aging: Christine Beer from an associate position to a full member position to a term expiring 06/30/2028, Stephanie Parish, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: Frank Ward, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Historical Commission: Barbara Cuggino DeBiase as the Historical Commission Representative member to the Community Preservation Committee to a term expiring 06/30/2028.
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 RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Council on Aging: Christine Beer from an associate position to a full member position to a term expiring 06/30/2028, Stephanie Parish, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: Frank Ward, as a regular member to a term … VOTE: To A 2ND Reading on 7-17-2025 - PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Councilor Mendes returned to the dais.”
2025-197 2025-197 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Airport Commission: Bradley Bailey, as a regular member term expiring 06/30/2028; Mark Guiod, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Board of Health: Donald Guadagnoli, MD, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Steven Waller, MD, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Community Preservation Committee: Steven Robichaud, as a Planning Board representative member, to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Farley Lewis, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Comprehensive Financial Advisory Board: Lillian Woo, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Charistopher Lauzon, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Disability Commission: Patricia Ericson-Taylor, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Golf Comm
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Airport Commission: Bradley Bailey, as a regular member term expiring 06/30/2028; Mark Guiod, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Board of Health: Donald Guadagnoli, MD, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Steven Waller, MD, as a regular member … VOTE: To a 2ND READING on July 17, 2025 - PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-198 To individual public hearings on july 17, 2025: 2025-198 Appropriation And Transfer Order In The Amount Of $2,500,000 In Community Preservation Act Funds For The Purpose Of Increasing The Number And Availability Of Community Housing Units In The Town Of Bar
To individual public hearings on july 17, 2025 (2025-198: ORDERED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of $2,500,000 be appropriated and transferred from the funds set aside for Community Housing Funds within the Community Preservation Fund and secondly from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund for the purpose of the Affordable Housing/Growth & Development Trust Fund, and that the Affordable Housing/Growth & Development Trust Fund Board is authorized to contract for and expend the total appropriation of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) to increase the number and availability of community housing units within the Town of Barnstable by both funding and initiating pro)
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 $2,500,000 be appropriated and transferred from the funds set aside for Community Housing Funds within the Community Preservation Fund and secondly from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund for the purpose of the Affordable Housing/Growth & Development Trust Fund, and that the … VOTE: To individual public hearings on July 17, 2025 - PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-199 2025-199 Acquisition Of An Affordable Housing Restriction On Land Located At 78 North Street In Hyannis
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction and for no monetary consideration, to acquire a perpetual Affordable Housing Restriction, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 184, §§ 31-32, and for creating a permanently deed restricted Affordable Housing Unit in accordance with Chapter 9, Article 1, of the Town Code, from Bayridge Realty, LLC on the land located at 78 North Street in Hyannis, described in a deed recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 35448, Page 282, and being shown in Town Assessor records as Parcel No. 309-192. The Town Manager is authorized to negotiate, accept, sign, deliver and record any documents necessary to effectuate this Resolve and complete the transaction.
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction and for no monetary consideration, to acquire a perpetual Affordable Housing Restriction, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 184, §§ 31-32, and for creating a permanently deed restricted Affordable Housing Unit in accordance with Chapter 9, Article 1, of the Town Code, from … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-201 To individual public hearings on july 17, 2025: 2025-201 Order Waiving Fees For Construction Work By The Barnstable Fire District For A New Fire Station At 1841 Phinney's Lane
To individual public hearings on july 17, 2025 (2025-201: ORDERED: Notwithstanding the provisions of any ordinance of the Town regarding schedules of fees, the construction project for the construction of a new Fire Station at 1841 Phinney's Lane in Barnstable by the Barnstable Fire District (the “Project”) shall hereby be exempt from payment of such fees; provided that if the Town is required to hire outside inspectors with special expertise to inspect any aspect of the Project, the Barnstable Fire District will pay those costs; and provided further, that this Order shall not become effective until a Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and the Barnstable Fire District substantially in the form attached hereto is executed and fil)
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: Notwithstanding the provisions of any ordinance of the Town regarding schedules of fees, the construction project for the construction of a new Fire Station at 1841 Phinney's Lane in Barnstable by the Barnstable Fire District (the “Project”) shall hereby be exempt from payment of such fees; provided that if the Town is required to hire outside inspectors with special expertise to … VOTE: To individual public hearings on July 17, 2025 - PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-202 To individual public hearings on july 17, 2025: 2025-202 Resolve Approving And Adopting The Town Of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan Dated June 9, 2025
To individual public hearings on july 17, 2025 (2025-202: WHEREAS, in accordance with the Cape Cod Commission Act (Chapter 716 of the Acts of 1989, as amended) and the Local Comprehensive Plan Regulations promulgated thereunder, the Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan contains a comprehensive existing conditions report, community vision statement, topic and location specific goals and actions and implementation strategies to achieve the Plan's goals over the next 10 or so years in the Town of Barnstable; and WHEREAS, the Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan was presented in draft form to the Town Planning Board at a duly noticed public meeting held on June 9, 2025; and WHEREAS, at its June 9, 2025 meeting, the Planning Boar)
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was WHEREAS, in accordance with the Cape Cod Commission Act (Chapter 716 of the Acts of 1989, as amended) and the Local Comprehensive Plan Regulations promulgated thereunder, the Town of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan contains a comprehensive existing conditions report, community vision statement, topic and location specific goals and actions and implementation strategies to achieve the … VOTE: To individual public hearings on July 17, 2025 - PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN COMMUNICATIONS - from elected officials, boards, committees and staff, commission reports, correspondence and announcements:.”
Here full time. Yes, we have a housing need, we have a neighborhood need, foster them and make them better. Hyannis needs more charm; it has gotten worn. (Schul
Here full time. Yes, we have a housing need, we have a neighborhood need, foster them and make them better. Hyannis needs more charm; it has gotten worn. (Schulte) concerns about the amount of building a glut of market rate housing, in addition to the heights, the softening of the edges. Inclusionary affordable housing is important, hoping that we use a tiered approach to have a few more units. Zoning enforcement is an important issue, looking for updates needs to be looked at. We need a plan and a timeline. (Tamash) on a scale of one to ten, how messed up is our zoning, it is so complex (Kupfer) our zoning is complex and not user friendly and could use some modernization. Every little tweak to zoning is a heavy lift. This is a good starting point. (Penn) suggested that Jim take immediate action about our zoning in general, make up a plan over two year of three year plan. Immediate and h
From the minutes
“moved here full time. Yes, we have a housing need, we have a neighborhood need, foster them and make them better. Hyannis needs more charm; it has gotten worn. (Schulte) concerns about the amount of building a glut of market rate housing, in addition to the heights, the softening of the edges. Inclusionary affordable housing is important, hoping that we use a tiered approach to have a few more units. Zoning enforcement is an important … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS Adjourned at 10:15 PM Respectfully submitted, Ann M Quirk Town Clerk.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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