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August 21, 2025
34 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Bloom, Seth Burdick, Kristine Clark, John Crow, Mathew Levesque, Betty Ludtke, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Craig Tamash, Kristin Terkelsen, Felicia Penn, Gordon Starr
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Matthew Levesque arrived late (6:07)
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of July 17, 2025, as presented.
Voted to accept the minutes of July 17, 2025, as presented.
The minutes record this as a count; we show every councilor listed as present. Matthew Levesque arrived at 6:07, so may not have voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of July 17, 2025, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To delegate to the Town Attorney responsibility for responding to the Open Meeting Law Complaint submitted to the Town Council President and the Town Clerk on A
To delegate to the Town Attorney responsibility for responding to the Open Meeting Law Complaint submitted to the Town Council President and the Town Clerk on August 14,2025
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was To delegate to the Town Attorney responsibility for responding to the Open Meeting Law Complaint submitted to the Town Council President and the Town Clerk on August 14,2025 VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN COMMUNICATIONS - from elected officials, boards, committees and staff, commission reports, correspondence and announcements:.”
2026-018 2026-018 2026-018 Resolve Affirming The Town's Commitment To Freedom, Justice And Equality For All Barnstable Residents And Visitors
RESOLVED: That the Barnstable Town Council does hereby affirm the Town of Barnstable's commitment to the values of freedom, justice, and equality for all Barnstable residents and visitors and to supporting its residents and visitors in leading lives of peace and dignity free from fear, harassment, and violence, and to that end, further resolves that the Town of Barnstable and its officials and employees shall: • Continue to comply with all applicable provisions of state and federal law, including the Massachusetts Constitution, which guarantees equal protection of the laws to all people, regardless of nationality, citizenship or immigration status; and • Continue to protect the civil liberties, safety, and human rights of all Barnstable residents and visitors regardless of age, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, sexual and gender identity, marital or economic status, citizenship, and im
The minutes record 13 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 Barnstable Town Council does hereby affirm the Town of Barnstable's commitment to the values of freedom, justice, and equality for all Barnstable residents and visitors and to supporting its residents and visitors in leading lives of peace and dignity free from fear, harassment, and violence, and to that end, further resolves that the Town of Barnstable and its officials … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY,.”
To go into the Executive Session and will return to public session after the Executive Session
To go into the Executive Session and will return to public session after the Executive Session
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was to go into the Executive Session and will return to public session after the Executive Session VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN (Mendes left the meeting 9:52 PM).”
To accept the contract as presented and to authorize the Town Council President to execute such contract on behalf of the Town, as presented at the Executive Se
To accept the contract as presented and to authorize the Town Council President to execute such contract on behalf of the Town, as presented at the Executive Session.
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, to accept the contract as presented and to authorize the Town Council President to execute such contract on behalf of the Town, as presented at the Executive Session. VOTE: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call:.”
To refer Items 2025-198, 2025-202, 2026-004, 2026- 013, 2026-019, as written, to individual Public Hearings to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting
To refer Items 2025-198, 2025-202, 2026-004, 2026- 013, 2026-019, as written, to individual Public Hearings to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on September 04, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to refer Items 2025-198, 2025-202, 2026-004, 2026- 013, 2026-019, as written, to individual Public Hearings to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on September 04, 2025. VOTE: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN AND 2026-021 as written to an individual Public Hearing to be held at the Town Council meeting on September 18, 2025..”
To refer Items 2026-002, 2026-015, 2026-016, 2026-020 as written to individual Second Readings at the Town Council meeting on September 04, 2025.
To refer Items 2026-002, 2026-015, 2026-016, 2026-020 as written to individual Second Readings at the Town Council meeting on September 04, 2025.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to refer Items 2026-002, 2026-015, 2026-016, 2026-020 as written to individual Second Readings at the Town Council meeting on September 04, 2025. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
To refer Items 2026-003, 2026-005, 2026-006, 2026- 007, 2026-008, 2026-012 as written to the Planning Board
To refer Items 2026-003, 2026-005, 2026-006, 2026- 007, 2026-008, 2026-012 as written to the Planning Board
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 to refer Items 2026-003, 2026-005, 2026-006, 2026- 007, 2026-008, 2026-012 as written to the Planning Board VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN,.”
2025-198 To public hearing on 9-4-2025: 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 public hearing on 9-4-2025 (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 PUBLIC HEARING ON 9-4-2025 PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-202 To public hearing on 9-4-2025: 2025-202 Resolve Approving And Adopting The Town Of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan Dated June 9, 2025
To public hearing on 9-4-2025 (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)
From the minutes
“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 PUBLIC HEARING ON 9-4-2025 PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-004 To public hearing on 9-4-2025: 2026-004 Order Waiving Fees For Construction Work By The Cotuit Fire District For The Expansion And Renovation Of The Fire Station At 64 And 56 High Street, Cotuit
To public hearing on 9-4-2025 (2026-004: ORDERED: Notwithstanding the provisions of any ordinance of the Town regarding schedules of fees, the construction project for the expansion and renovation of the Fire Station at 64 and 56 High Street in Cotuit by the Cotuit 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 Cotuit 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 Cotuit Fire District substantially in the form attached hereto is executed and filed w)
From the minutes
“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 expansion and renovation of the Fire Station at 64 and 56 High Street in Cotuit by the Cotuit 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 PUBLIC HEARING ON 9-4-2025 PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-013 To a public hearing on 9-4-2025: 2026-013 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 1 General Provisions, Article I Noncriminal Enforcement Of Violations, To Increase Fines For Zoning Violations
To a public hearing on 9-4-2025 (2026-013: ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 1 General Provisions, Article I Noncriminal Enforcement of Violations, Section 1-3, is hereby amended by deleting the fine of $100 for a Zoning violation and inserting a graduated fine structure of a warning for a first offense, a $100 fine for a second offense, a $200 fine for a third offense and a $300 fine for a fourth and subsequent offenses, so that, as amended, it reads as follows: “Ch. 240 Zoning First Offense Warning Second Offense $100 Third Offense $200 Fourth and Each Subsequent Offense $300)
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 1 General Provisions, Article I Noncriminal Enforcement of Violations, Section 1-3, is hereby amended by deleting the fine of $100 for a Zoning violation and inserting a graduated fine structure of a warning for a first offense, a $100 fine for a second offense, a $200 fine for a third offense and a $300 fine … VOTE: TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON 9-4-2025 PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-019 To public hearing on 9-4-2025: 2026-019 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $1,716,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Design And Construction Of Aircraft Hardstands On The Terminal Apron At The Cape Cod Gateway Airport
To public hearing on 9-4-2025 (2026-019: ORDERED: That the amount of $1,716,000 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 the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $1,716,000 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 or 8, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that the Cape Cod Gateway Airport Commission is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes and to accept any gifts or grants in relation thereto.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $1,716,000 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 the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $1,716,000 under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §§7 … VOTE: TO PUBLIC HEARING ON 9-4-2025 PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN 2026-021 as written.”
2026-021 To public hearing on 9-18-2025: 2026-021 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $520,434 To Design And Construct Improvements To Cotuit Memorial Palk Located At 889 Main Street In Cotuit
To public hearing on 9-18-2025 (2026-021: ORDERED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of $520,434 shall be appropriated to design and construct improvements to revitalize and improve Cotuit Memorial Park located at 889 Main Street in Cotuit, and to fund this appropriation that $406,262 be provided first from the amount set-aside for Open Space and Recreation within the Community Preservation Fund and secondly from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund, and that $114,152 be provided from the Capital Trust fund; 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 Preserv)
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 $520,434 shall be appropriated to design and construct improvements to revitalize and improve Cotuit Memorial Park located at 889 Main Street in Cotuit, and to fund this appropriation that $406,262 be provided first from the amount set-aside for Open Space and Recreation within the Community … VOTE: TO PUBLIC HEARING ON 9-18-2025 PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Items 2026-002, 2026-015, 2026-016, 2026-020.”
2026-002 To a second reading on 9-4-2025: 2026-002 Order Authorizing The Grant Of An Easement For Electric Facilities On Town-owned Land At 382 Falmouth Road In Hyannis
To a second reading on 9-4-2025 (2026-002: ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction and for nominal monetary consideration, to grant a perpetual easement to NSTAR Electric Company, doing business as Eversource Energy, or one of its related entities for the installation and operation of an underground line for the distribution of electricity, related lines for control, relay and communication purposes, and associated at-grade appurtenances, including manholes, to serve the Town-owned land located at 382 Falmouth Road in Hyannis, shown as Assessor Parcel 293-001, and described in an order of taking recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction and for nominal monetary consideration, to grant a perpetual easement to NSTAR Electric Company, doing business as Eversource Energy, or one of its related entities for the installation and operation of an underground line for the distribution of electricity, related … VOTE: TO A SECOND READING ON 9-4-2025 PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-015 To a second reading on 9-4-2025: 2026-015 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
To a second reading on 9-4-2025 (2026-015: RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Licensing Authority: Nancy Karlson-Lidman from an associate position to a full member position to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Mike Trovato, as an associate member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Shellfish Committee: James Weiler, as a member holding a family permit to a term expiring 06/30/2028)
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: Licensing Authority: Nancy Karlson-Lidman from an associate position to a full member position to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Mike Trovato, as an associate member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Shellfish Committee: James Weiler, as a member holding a family permit to a term expiring 06/30/2028 VOTE: TO A SECOND READING ON 9-4-2025 PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-016 To a second reading on 9-4-2025: 2026-016 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
To a second reading on 9-4-2025 (2026-016: RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Council on Aging: Charles Coyle, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028)
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: Council on Aging: Charles Coyle, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028 VOTE: TO A SECOND READING ON 9-4-2025 PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-020 To a second reading on 9-4-2025: 2026-020 Authorization For The Town Manager To Execute A Host Community Agreement With Holistic Health Group, Inc., A Medical Marijuana Treatment Center
To a second reading on 9-4-2025 (2026-020: ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to execute the attached Host Community Agreement with Holistic Health Group, Inc., a medical marijuana treatment center, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws c. 94G, s. 3(d)(1) and 935 CMR 501.180(2)(a).)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to execute the attached Host Community Agreement with Holistic Health Group, Inc., a medical marijuana treatment center, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws c. 94G, s. 3(d)(1) and 935 CMR 501.180(2)(a). VOTE: TO A SECOND READING ON 9-4-2025 PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Items 2026-003, 2026-005, 2025-006, 2026-007, 2026-008, 2026-012.”
2026-003 To the planning board: 2026-003 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article Iii District Regulations, Section 240- 24.1.5 Standards For All Districts To Modify The Required Par
To the planning board (2026-003: ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I, General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article III District Regulations, Section 240-24.1.5, Standards for all Districts, Subsection (C) Parking Standards, be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending subsection (2)(a) by inserting after the words “on-site shared parking” the following: “, but excluding accessible parking spaces required by the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board regulations at 521 CMR 23.00” SECTION 2 By further amending said subsection (2)(a) by adding the following new subsection (ii): (ii) Parking space dimensions shall be a minimum of 9 feet by 18 feet and the drive aisle between spaces shall be a minimum o)
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, Article III District Regulations, Section 240-24.1.5, Standards for all Districts, Subsection (C) Parking Standards, be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending subsection (2)(a) by inserting after the words “on-site shared parking” the following: “, but excluding accessible parking spaces … VOTE: TO THE PLANNING BOARD PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-005 To the planning board: 2026-005 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article Iii District Regulations, To Modify Building Height Requirements In The Downtown Main Street Distric
To the planning board (2026-005: ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I, General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article III District Regulations, be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending Section 240-24-1.6 Downtown Main Street District (DMS) by deleting in subsection A.1 the word “four” and inserting the words “three and one half” in its place. SECTION 2 By further amending Section 240-24.1.6 by deleting in subsection C.6 the word “fourth” and inserting the words “third and one half” in its place. SECTION 3 By further amending Section 240-24.1.6 by deleting in Table 3, under the heading “Building Form” the words “or 4” where they appear after “F - Number of Stories”. SECTION 4 By further amending said)
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, Article III District Regulations, be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending Section 240-24-1.6 Downtown Main Street District (DMS) by deleting in subsection A.1 the word “four” and inserting the words “three and one half” in its place. SECTION 2 By further amending Section 240-24.1.6 by … VOTE: TO THE PLANNING BOARD PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-006 To the planning board: 2026-006 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning To Repeal The Downtown Village District And Amend The Zoning Map To Replace The Downtown Village District Wit
To the planning board (2026-006: ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I, General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending the Zoning Map of Barnstable, Mass. Dated September 1, 1998, as previously amended, as referenced in Article II, Section 240-6, to repeal the “Downtown Village District” and replace it with the “Downtown Neighborhood District”, as shown on the draft map dated 4-1-25, prepared by the Town of Barnstable Geographical Information System Unit, and entitled “Downtown Hyannis Zoning Districts”. SECTION 2 By amending Article II, Section 240-5, Establishment of districts, by deleting the “DV Downtown Village” district where it appears under the heading “Downtow)
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 the Zoning Map of Barnstable, Mass. Dated September 1, 1998, as previously amended, as referenced in Article II, Section 240-6, to repeal the “Downtown Village District” and replace it with the “Downtown Neighborhood District”, as shown on the draft map … VOTE: TO THE PLANNING BOARD PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-007 To the planning board: 2026-007 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning To Amend The Area In The Downtown Main Street District Where Ground Floor Commercial Space Is Required
To the planning board (2026-007: ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I, General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article III District Regulations, Section 240-24.1.6 Downtown Main Street District (DMS) be amended by deleting in subsection C.4. the words “Ocean Street” and inserting the words “Pleasant Street” in their place.)
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, Article III District Regulations, Section 240-24.1.6 Downtown Main Street District (DMS) be amended by deleting in subsection C.4. the words “Ocean Street” and inserting the words “Pleasant Street” in their place. VOTE: TO THE PLANNING BOARD PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-008 To the planning board: 2026-008 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article V Accessory Uses, By Repealing And Replacing Section 240-46, Home Occupation With A New Section 240-
To the planning board (2026-008: It is hereby ORDERED as follows: SECTION 1 That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article V Accessory Uses, is hereby amended by deleting Section 240-46, Home Occupation in its entirety and inserting the following new Section 240-46, Home Occupation in its place: Ҥ 240-46 Home Occupation A. Intent. It is the intent of this section to allow the residents of the Town of Barnstable to operate a Home Occupation within a dwelling, subject to the requirements and licensing provisions of this section, provided that: the Home Occupation shall not be discernible from outside the dwelling except as provided herein; the Home Occupation shall not create )
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was It is hereby ORDERED as follows: SECTION 1 That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article V Accessory Uses, is hereby amended by deleting Section 240-46, Home Occupation in its entirety and inserting the following new Section 240-46, Home Occupation in its place: “§ 240-46 Home Occupation A. Intent. It is the intent of this section to allow the … VOTE: TO THE PLANNING BOARD PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-012 To the planning board: 2026-012 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning Article V Accessory Uses, By Repealing Section 240-45 Off-street Storage Of Trailers And Replacing With A New
To the planning board (2026-012: ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article V Accessory Uses, is hereby amended by deleting Section 240-45, Off-street storage of trailers, in its entirety and inserting the following new Section 240-45, Off-street parking and storage of commercial vehicles, trailers and mobile homes, in its place: Ҥ 240-45 Off-street parking and storage of commercial vehicles, trailers and mobile homes A. Purpose and Intent The purpose of this section is to limit the number of commercial vehicles, trailers and mobile homes, as defined herein, which are allowed to be parked and/or stored on residential properties to reduce safety hazards, prevent )
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, Article V Accessory Uses, is hereby amended by deleting Section 240-45, Off-street storage of trailers, in its entirety and inserting the following new Section 240-45, Off-street parking and storage of commercial vehicles, trailers and mobile homes, in its place: “§ 240-45 Off-street parking and … VOTE: TO THE PLANNING BOARD PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN End of consent agendas.”
2025-195 Continue to september 18, 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 continue to september 18, 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 Barnstable)
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“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 … VOTE: CONTINUE TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2025-PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
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.
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“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: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
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; Christopher 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 Commi
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“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: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-001 2026-001 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2026 Grant In The Amount Of $7,500 From The Massachusetts Department Of Environmental Protection To Be Used Towards The Purchase Of One Electric Chevy Equinox
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2026 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection grant in the amount of $7,500 to be used towards the purchase of one electric Chevy Equinox for the use of Barnstable Government Access Television.
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2026 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection grant in the amount of $7,500 to be used towards the purchase of one electric Chevy Equinox for the use of Barnstable Government Access Television. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Jump to 2026-009.”
2026-009 2026-009 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2026 Jail/arrest Diversion Program Component Grant In The Amount Of $20,000 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Department Of Mental Health O
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2026 Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Component Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health in the amount of $20,000 for the purpose of funding costs to support police jail diversion programs, trainings, outreach, and stakeholder engagement, as well as funding a portion of the costs of the Community Service Officer Program.
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2026 Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Component Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health in the amount of $20,000 for the purpose of funding costs to support police jail diversion programs, trainings, outreach, and stakeholder engagement, as well as … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Jump to 2026-011.”
2026-011 2026-011 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant In The Amount Of $20,000 From The U.s. Department Of Justice Through The Massachusetts State Police D
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize and ratify the actions of the Town Manager in contracting for and expending a Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Massachusetts State Police Subrecipient grant in the amount of $20,000 from the Byrne Justice Assistance grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the purpose of funding overtime costs of the Barnstable Police Department incurred in State Fiscal Year 2025 in connection with the Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative.
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize and ratify the actions of the Town Manager in contracting for and expending a Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Massachusetts State Police Subrecipient grant in the amount of $20,000 from the Byrne Justice Assistance grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the purpose of funding overtime costs of the Barnstable Police Department incurred in … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-017 To withdraw: 2026-017 Resolve Approving Two Fish Weir Applications From Cape Cod Artisanal Fisheries, Llc
To withdraw (2026-017: RESOLVED: Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 130, section 29, the Barnstable Town Council does hereby approve two applications of Cape Cod Artisanal Fisheries, LLC (Jacob Angelo, a resident of West Barnstable), for two (2) separate fish weirs sites (Hyannis Port and Wianno) in the coastal waters of the Town of Barnstable in Nantucket Sound, each for a period of five (5) years from September (after Labor Day) through November of each year, subject to the following conditions for each weir: 1. Notice to mariners (start and finish of installation each year); 2. Installation of four (4) radar reflectors; 3. One (1) United States Coast Guard permitted “Danger” buoy at each weir; 4. Three (3) United States Coa)
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 130, section 29, the Barnstable Town Council does hereby approve two applications of Cape Cod Artisanal Fisheries, LLC (Jacob Angelo, a resident of West Barnstable), for two (2) separate fish weirs sites (Hyannis Port and Wianno) in the coastal waters of the Town of Barnstable in Nantucket Sound, each for a period of five (5) years from September (after Labor … VOTE: TO WITHDRAW PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Jump to 2026-010.”
2026-010 2026-010 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Grant In The Amount Of $5,000 From The Cape Cod Five Bank To Support The Schools Out
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Cape Cod Five Bank grant in the amount of $5,000 to the Community Services Department to support the Schools Out Aftercare Resource (SOAR) program offered at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center.
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Cape Cod Five Bank grant in the amount of $5,000 to the Community Services Department to support the Schools Out Aftercare Resource (SOAR) program offered at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-022 2026-022 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2026 Grant In The Amount Of $1,800 From The Massachusetts Councils On Aging To Support A Men's Fitness Program Being Offered Through The Barnstab
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2026 Massachusetts Councils on Aging service incentive grant in the amount of $1,800 to the Community Services Department, through its Council on Aging Division, to support a men's fitness program through the Barnstable Adult Community Center.
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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2026 Massachusetts Councils on Aging service incentive grant in the amount of $1,800 to the Community Services Department, through its Council on Aging Division, to support a men's fitness program through the Barnstable Adult Community Center. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN (Burdick left the meeting at 11 PM, Penn left the meeting at 11:30 PM) Workshop Discussion - Designation of the Downtown Hyannis Growth Incentive Zone as a District of Critical Plan.”
The recommendations to the Planning Board tonight. I think we should continue on the road we are on. I don't think it is right to change the rules in the middle
The recommendations to the Planning Board tonight. I think we should continue on the road we are on. I don't think it is right to change the rules in the middle of the game. (Ells) just one request for your consideration, if you are asking for us to fill out an application, please include the justification to clearly understand that would be helpful. (Schnepp) Agree with President Tamash, (Bloom) need more information or study the economic impact to the town (Tamash) Think we need a much more thought-out process if we are going to change. (Schnepp) there could be several unintended consequences of various things we have changed, we must be careful with something so blunt. (Penn) the borders of the GIZ and the zoning within it is flawed, you made a mistake, this zoning had 15 amendments on the night it passed. Just admit a mistake was made, it is not the end of the world. You don't live i
The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Matthew Levesque arrived at 6:07, so may not have voted.
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“moved the recommendations to the Planning Board tonight. I think we should continue on the road we are on. I don't think it is right to change the rules in the middle of the game. (Ells) just one request for your consideration, if you are asking for us to fill out an application, please include the justification to clearly understand that would be helpful. (Schnepp) Agree with President Tamash, (Bloom) need more information or study … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS Adjourned at 11:40 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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