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September 4, 2025
21 recorded votes, 6 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, Gordon Starr, Craig Tamash, Kristin Terkelsen, Felicia Penn
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Seth Burdick arrived late (6:09 pm)
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of August 21, 2025, as presented.
Voted to accept the minutes of August 21, 2025, as presented.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Neary, Penn, Schnepp, Starr, Tamash, TerkelsenAbstained: Mendes
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of August 21, 2025, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES 1 ABSTAIN (MENDES) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN COMMUNICATIONS - from elected officials, boards, committees and staff, commission reports, correspondence and announcements:.”
To delegate to the Town Attorney responsibility for responding to the Open Meeting Law Complaints submitted by Ronald Beaty and by Nathan Herschler
To delegate to the Town Attorney responsibility for responding to the Open Meeting Law Complaints submitted by Ronald Beaty and by Nathan Herschler
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 Complaints submitted by Ronald Beaty and by Nathan Herschler VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN EXECUTIVE SESSION (total estimated time: 45 minutes, actual time may differ).”
To enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation related to federal grant conditions s
To enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation related to federal grant conditions since a discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and Town Council.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation related to federal grant conditions since a discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and Town Council. VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-024 2026-024 2026-024 Resolve Approving Two Fish Weir Applications From Cape Cod Artisanal Fisheries, Llc
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 Coast Guard permitted lights for each end and the middle of each weir.
From the minutes
“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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Jump to 2026-004.”
2026-004 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
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 with the Barnstable Town Clerk in which the Cotuit Fire District agrees to pay any such costs for outside inspectors.
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: PASSED 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-025 2026-025 2026-025 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $587,527 For The Barnstable High School Tennis Court Project
ORDERED: That the amount of $118,225 from Town Council Order 2019-093 Barnstable High School Sports Field Upgrade, the amount of $127,724 from Town Council Order 2021-086 Barnstable High School Synthetic Turf Replacement, and the amount of $341,578 from Town Council Order 2023-116 Knight Hall Chiller Replacement, for a total sum of $587,527, be transferred to Town Council Order 2022-124 for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Tennis Court project, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto, and that the School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the funds made available for these purposes and be authorized 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 $118,225 from Town Council Order 2019-093 Barnstable High School Sports Field Upgrade, the amount of $127,724 from Town Council Order 2021-086 Barnstable High School Synthetic Turf Replacement, and the amount of $341,578 from Town Council Order 2023-116 Knight Hall Chiller Replacement, for a total sum of $587,527, be transferred to Town Council Order 2022-124 for … VOTE: PASSED 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Jump to 2026-030.”
2025-184 2025-184 2025-184 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $2,900,000 For Preservation And Restoration Work At The Hyannis Armory Located At 225 South Street In Hyannis
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, Burdick, Clark, Ludtke, Neary, Penn, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: Crow, Levesque, Mendes, Schnepp, Starr
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: PASSES 8 YES 5 NO (CROW, LEVESQUE, MENDES, SCHNEPP, STARR) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-198 2026-198 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
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 projects and programs for that purpose, subject to the oversight by the Community Preservation Committee.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of $2,500,000 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: PASSED 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-202 2026-202 Resolve Approving And Adopting The Town Of Barnstable 2025 Local Comprehensive Plan Dated June 9, 2025
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 Board unanimously voted to recommend approval of the Local Comprehensive Plan to the Town Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby approves and adopts the Town of Barnstable 2
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: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, STARR, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-020 2026-020 Authorization For The Town Manager To Execute A Host Community Agreement With Holistic Health Group, Inc., A Medical Marijuana Treatment Center
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: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-002 2026-002 Order Authorizing The Grant Of An Easement For Electric Facilities On Town-owned Land At 382 Falmouth Road In Hyannis
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 Book 511, Page 242. The easement area consists of 5,700± square feet located on the Town-owned land and is shown as “15' Wide Utility Easement” on a plan captioned “Electric Easement Exhibit Plan” “3
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: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-013 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
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: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-015 2026-015 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
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: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-016 2026-016 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
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: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-019 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
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.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crow, Levesque, Ludtke, Mendes, Neary, Schnepp, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: Penn
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: PASSES 11 YES 1 NO (PENN) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-014 Refer to second reading on 10/09/2025: 2026-014 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, To Insert A New Chapter 48 Stretch Energy Code
To refer to second reading on 10/09/2025 (2026-014: ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, is hereby amended by inserting after Chapter 47 the following new Chapter 48 Stretch Energy Code: “Chapter 48 Stretch Energy Code § 48-1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the Stretch Energy Code is to provide a more energy efficient alternative to the Base Energy Code applicable to the relevant sections of the building code for both new construction and existing buildings. § 48-2. Definitions. As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: Base Energy Code - The baseline energy conservation requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR, are the IECC with Massachuse)
The minutes record 11 yes, 1 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 Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, is hereby amended by inserting after Chapter 47 the following new Chapter 48 Stretch Energy Code: “Chapter 48 Stretch Energy Code § 48-1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the Stretch Energy Code is to provide a more energy efficient alternative to the Base Energy Code applicable to the relevant sections of the … VOTE: REFER TO SECOND READING ON 10/09/2025 - PASSES 11 YES 1 NO (MENDES).”
2025-028 Refer to public hearing on 09/18/2025: 2025-028 Vote On The Merits Of A Group Petition Requesting That The Town Take Action To Acquire And Preserve The Home Of Eugenia Fortes At 23 Pleasant Hill Lane And Establish A Permanent Wetlands Conservancy A
To refer to public hearing on 09/18/2025 (2025-028: RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby vote to find that the group petition submitted to it on June 27, 2025, requesting that the Town take action to acquire and preserve the home of Eugenia Fortes at 23 Pleasant Hill Lane and establish a permanent wetlands conservancy at 32 Pleasant Hill Lane, as more specifically set forth in the petition attached hereto and incorporated herein, has merit.)
Yes: Bloom, Clark, Crow, Ludtke, Mendes, Penn, Schnepp, Tamash, TerkelsenNo: Burdick, Levesque, Neary
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby vote to find that the group petition submitted to it on June 27, 2025, requesting that the Town take action to acquire and preserve the home of Eugenia Fortes at 23 Pleasant Hill Lane and establish a permanent wetlands conservancy at 32 Pleasant Hill Lane, as more specifically set forth in the petition attached hereto and incorporated herein, has merit. VOTE: REFER TO PUBLIC HEARING ON 09/18/2025 - PASSES 9 YES 3 NO (BURDICK, LEVESQUE, NEARY) Roll Call: BLOOM, CLARK, CROW, LUDTKE, MENDES, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2025-029 Refer to public hearing on 09/18/2025: 2025-029 Resolve Approving And Adopting The Town Of Barnstable 2025 Housing Production Plan Dated May 12, 2025
To refer to public hearing on 09/18/2025 (2025-029: WHEREAS, the Town of Barnstable 2025 Housing Production Plan contains a comprehensive housing needs assessment, affordable housing goals and implementation strategies to achieve the Plan's goals and develop affordable housing in the Town of Barnstable; and WHEREAS, a draft of the Housing Production Plan has been made available for public review on the Town website since June 6, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Town of Barnstable draft Housing Production Plan was presented to the Town of Barnstable Planning Board at duly noticed public meetings held on June 24, 2024, October 28, 2024, and November 25, 2024; and WHEREAS, at its November 25, 2024 meeting, the Planning Board unanimously voted to recommend)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was WHEREAS, the Town of Barnstable 2025 Housing Production Plan contains a comprehensive housing needs assessment, affordable housing goals and implementation strategies to achieve the Plan's goals and develop affordable housing in the Town of Barnstable; and WHEREAS, a draft of the Housing Production Plan has been made available for public review on the Town website since June 6, 2024; and … VOTE: REFER TO PUBLIC HEARING ON 09/18/2025 - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Jump to 2026-023.”
2026-023 2026-023 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $175,000 For The Purpose Of Funding Outside Counsel Expenses Of The Legal Department
ORDERED: That the amount of $175,000 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2026 Town Council Reserve Fund to the Fiscal Year 2026 Administrative Services Department Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of paying Legal Department expenses for the services of the law firm of Anderson & Kreiger in its capacity as outside counsel to the Town with respect to the lawsuit filed against the Town by the Conservation Law Foundation.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $175,000 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2026 Town Council Reserve Fund to the Fiscal Year 2026 Administrative Services Department Operating Expense Budget for the purpose of paying Legal Department expenses for the services of the law firm of Anderson & Kreiger in its capacity as outside counsel to the Town with respect to the lawsuit filed against the Town by the Conservation Law Foundation. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN Jump to 2026-026.”
2026-026 2026-026 Acceptance Of Fiscal Year 2026 Massachusetts Dredging Program Grant From The Executive Office Of Economic Development In The Amount Of $519,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Barnstable Harbor Entranc
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby accept a Fiscal Year 2026 Massachusetts Dredging Program Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Economic Development in the amount of $519,000 for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Harbor Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp Dredging Project, and that the Town Manager be authorized to contract for and expend the grant funds for such purpose.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby accept a Fiscal Year 2026 Massachusetts Dredging Program Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Economic Development in the amount of $519,000 for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Harbor Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp Dredging Project, and that the Town Manager be authorized to contract for and expend the grant funds for such purpose. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, MENDES, NEARY, PENN, SCHNEPP, TAMASH, TERKELSEN.”
2026-027 2026-027 Order Authorizing An Amendment To The Intergovernmental Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And The University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth To Increase The Contract Amount And Extend The Term
ORDERED: Subject to appropriation, the Town Council does hereby authorize the execution and delivery by the Town Manager of an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement previously authorized through Town Council Order 2024-212 on May 2, 2024 between the Town of Barnstable (the “Town”) and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (“UMass”) for the provision by UMass to the Town of technical support of the Town's Water Quality Monitoring and Wastewater Planning and Estuary Water Quality Sampling Programs. Such amendment shall increase the previously authorized contract amount of One Million One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars ($1,122,136) by One Hundred Ninety-One Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Six Dollars ($191,186), for a total amended amount of One Million Three Hundred Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Two Dollars ($1,313,322), and shall extend the term
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 ORDERED: Subject to appropriation, the Town Council does hereby authorize the execution and delivery by the Town Manager of an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement previously authorized through Town Council Order 2024-212 on May 2, 2024 between the Town of Barnstable (the “Town”) and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (“UMass”) for the provision by UMass to the Town of … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROW, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, NEARY, PENN,.”
From the Barnstable Town Council’s official minutes, posted on the town’s website. We check every roll call against the recorded count and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Cape Cod Times (Charles Bloom, Kristine Clark, John Crow, Felicia Penn, Barry Sheingold, Gordon Starr, Craig Tamash); the members’ own websites (William Crocker, Thomas Keane, Betty Ludtke); Seth Burdick from the Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association. Matthew Levesque from his Commercial Realty Advisors bio. Lisa DaLuz from Barnstable Government Access video of the October 1, 2026 Town Council meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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