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December 4, 2025
17 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Bloom, Seth Burdick, Kristine Clark, William Crocker, Jr., John Crow, Lisa DaLuz, Thomas Keane, Betty Ludtke, Barry Sheingold, Gordon Starr, Craig Tamash, Felicia Penn
Absent: Mathew Levesque
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of November 20, 2025, as presented.
Voted to accept the minutes of November 20, 2025, as presented.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Ludtke, Penn, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of November 20, 2025, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH Break - 10 minutes.”
2026-050 2026-050 Allocation Of Tax Levy Fiscal Year 2026 - Tax Factor
To RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby votes to classify the Town of Barnstable under M.G.L. c. 40, § 56 at a Residential Factor of 1 (one) for the Fiscal Year 2026
Yes: Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, DaLuz, Keane, Penn, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: Bloom, Ludtke
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby votes to classify the Town of Barnstable under M.G.L. c. 40, § 56 at a Residential Factor of 1 (one) for the Fiscal Year 2026 VOTE: PASSES 10 YES 2 NO (BLOOM, LUDTKE) Roll Call: BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-051 2026-051 Allocation Of Tax Levy Fiscal Year 2026 - Residential Exemption
To amend the amendment language to have 30 percent residential exemption for qualified applicants.
Yes: Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Ludtke, Penn, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: Bloom, DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion to amend the first amendment duly made and seconded it was to amend the amendment language to have 30 percent residential exemption for qualified applicants. VOTE: PASSES 10 YES, 2 NO (DALUZ, BLOOM) Roll Call: BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
It RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby votes to adopt a Residential Exemption of thirty percent (30%) for Fiscal Year 2026.
It RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby votes to adopt a Residential Exemption of thirty percent (30%) for Fiscal Year 2026.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Ludtke, Penn, Sheingold, Starr, TamashAbstained: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion AS AMENDED duly made and seconded it RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby votes to adopt a Residential Exemption of thirty percent (30%) for Fiscal Year 2026. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES 1 ABSTAIN (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-058 2026-058 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $721,935 And Further Reduction In Borrowing Authorization For The Hyannis Golf Course Club House Restoration Project
ORDERED: That the insurance proceeds received by the Town in the amount of $721,935 be appropriated 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, which was reduced on June 26, 2025 under Town Council Order 2025-190 by the amount of $583,242 to $2,366,759, be further reduced to $1,644,824
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Ludtke, Penn, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was ORDERED: That the insurance proceeds received by the Town in the amount of $721,935 be appropriated 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, which was reduced on June 26, 2025 under Town Council Order 2025-190 by the amount of … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-059 2026-059 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,000,000 For The Culinary Kitchen Project At Barnstable High School
ORDERED: That the amount of $1,000,000 be appropriated from the General Fund Reserves for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Culinary Kitchen Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that the School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $1,000,000 be appropriated from the General Fund Reserves for the purpose of funding the Barnstable High School Culinary Kitchen Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that the School Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-060 2026-060 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $200,000 For The Purpose Of Funding A Shortfall In The Insurance Premium And Deductible Budget For Fiscal Year 2026
ORDERED: That the amount of $200,000 be appropriated from the General Fund Reserves for the purpose of funding the additional premium and deductible costs associated with the Town's casualty insurance policies in Fiscal Year 2026.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Ludtke, Penn, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was ORDERED: That the amount of $200,000 be appropriated from the General Fund Reserves for the purpose of funding the additional premium and deductible costs associated with the Town's casualty insurance policies in Fiscal Year 2026. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-061 2026-061 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $400,000 For The Purpose Of Funding Outside Counsel Expenses Of The Legal Department
ORDERED: That the amount of $400,000 be appropriated from the General Fund Reserves for the purpose of paying operating expenses of the Legal Department for the services of the law firm of Anderson & Kreiger LLP, which is serving as outside counsel to the Town with respect to the lawsuit filed against the Town in July 2024 by the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and the November 6, 2025 Notice of Intent to file suit under state law sent by CLF to the Town.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Ludtke, Penn, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was ORDERED: That the amount of $400,000 be appropriated from the General Fund Reserves for the purpose of paying operating expenses of the Legal Department for the services of the law firm of Anderson & Kreiger LLP, which is serving as outside counsel to the Town with respect to the lawsuit filed against the Town in July 2024 by the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and the November 6, 2025 … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 184, section 32, the Town Council hereby approves the Conservation Restriction (“CR”) substantially in the form attached hereto to be gr
ORDERED: That, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 184, section 32, the Town Council hereby approves the Conservation Restriction (“CR”) substantially in the form attached hereto to be granted by the Town of Barnstable to Barnstable Land Trust, Inc. (“BLT”) upon 1.05± acres of property located at 71 Harju Road in Centerville, shown as Assessors Map 147, Parcel 079, and acquired by the Town for open space and recreation purposes in accordance with Item No. 2014-060, passed February 27, 2014, and a deed recorded at the Barnstable County of Registry of Deeds in Book 28077, Page 269. It is further ordered that the Town Manager is authorized to negotiate and finalize the terms of the CR, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, and to execute, receive, deliver and record any written instruments to effectuate this Order and complete the grant of the CR to BLT consistent
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 184, section 32, the Town Council hereby approves the Conservation Restriction (“CR”) substantially in the form attached hereto to be granted by the Town of Barnstable to Barnstable Land Trust, Inc. (“BLT”) upon 1.05± acres of property located at 71 Harju Road in Centerville, shown as Assessors Map 147, Parcel 079, and acquired by the Town for open space … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
ORDERED: That, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 184, section 32, the Town Council hereby approves the Conservation Restriction (“CR”) substantially in the form attached hereto to be granted by the Town of Barnstable to Barnstable Land Trust, Inc. (“BLT”) upon 2.57± acres of property located at 111 Prince Avenue in Marstons Mills, shown as Assessors Map 076, Parcel 036, and acquired by the Town for open space and recreation purposes in accordance with Item No. 2015-138, passed May 7, 2015, and a deed recorded at the Barnstable County of Registry of Deeds in Book 29046, Page 215. It is further ordered that the Town Manager is authorized to negotiate and finalize the terms of the CR, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, and to execute, receive, deliver and record any written instruments to effectuate this Order and complete the grant of the CR to BLT consistent
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 184, section 32, the Town Council hereby approves the Conservation Restriction (“CR”) substantially in the form attached hereto to be granted by the Town of Barnstable to Barnstable Land Trust, Inc. (“BLT”) upon 2.57± acres of property located at 111 Prince Avenue in Marstons Mills, shown as Assessors Map 076, Parcel 036, and acquired by the Town for open … VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-065 2026-065 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2026 911 Department Support And Incentive Grant In The Amount Of $270,026 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Public Safe
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2026 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $270,026 for the purpose of funding personnel costs.
From the minutes
“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 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $270,026 for the purpose of funding personnel costs. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-066 2026-066 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Road Safety Grant In The Amount Of $64,699.53 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Public Safety And Securi
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Road Safety Grant in the amount of $64,699.53 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Highway Safety Division for the purpose of funding the cost of traffic enforcement mobilizations and equipment and driver education for minors.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Ludtke, Penn, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“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 Municipal Road Safety Grant in the amount of $64,699.53 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Highway Safety Division for the purpose of funding the cost of traffic enforcement mobilizations and equipment and driver education for minors. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-067 2026-067 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2026 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant In The Amount Of $21,202.50 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office O
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2026 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant in the amount of $21,202.50 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of funding costs associated with emergency dispatch operations.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Ludtke, Penn, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“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 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant in the amount of $21,202.50 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of funding costs associated with emergency dispatch operations. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH 2026- 068 APPROPRIATION AND LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,000.”
Refer to public hearing on 12/11/2025: The Town of Barnstable appropriate the amount of three hundred and fifty thousand ($350,000) Dollars for the purpose of paying feasibility study and schematic d
To refer to public hearing on 12/11/2025 (ORDERED: That the Town of Barnstable appropriate the amount of three hundred and fifty thousand ($350,000) Dollars for the purpose of paying feasibility study and schematic design costs and associated project management for the potential roof replacement project of the Barnstable High School, located at 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto (the “Project”), which proposed repair project would materially extend the useful life of the school and preserve an asset that otherwise is capable of supporting the required educational program, and for which the Town of Barnstable has applied for a grant from the Massachusetts School Buildin)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town of Barnstable appropriate the amount of three hundred and fifty thousand ($350,000) Dollars for the purpose of paying feasibility study and schematic design costs and associated project management for the potential roof replacement project of the Barnstable High School, located at 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA, including the payment of all costs incidental or … VOTE: REFER TO PUBLIC HEARING ON 12/11/2025 - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH 2026- 069 APPROPRIATION AND LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,000.”
Refer to public hearing on 12/11/2025: The amount of $350,000 be appropriated for the purpose of paying feasibility study and schematic design costs and associated project management for the potentia
To refer to public hearing on 12/11/2025 (ORDERED: That the amount of $350,000 be appropriated for the purpose of paying feasibility study and schematic design costs and associated project management for the potential roof replacement project at the Barnstable Intermediate School, located at 895 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto (the “Project”), which proposed repair project would materially extend the useful life of the school and preserve an asset that otherwise is capable of supporting the required educational program, and for which the Town of Barnstable, through the Barnstable School Committee, has applied for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $350,000 be appropriated for the purpose of paying feasibility study and schematic design costs and associated project management for the potential roof replacement project at the Barnstable Intermediate School, located at 895 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto (the “Project”), which proposed repair project … VOTE: REFER TO PUBLIC HEARING ON 12/11/2025 - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH 2026- 070.”
Refer to 2nd read on 12/11/2025.: Upon the recommendation of the Town Manager, the Town Council does hereby appoint Paula Hersey, a resident of Marstons Mills, to serve as a member of the Region
To refer to 2nd read on 12/11/2025. (RESOLVED: Upon the recommendation of the Town Manager, the Town Council does hereby appoint Paula Hersey, a resident of Marstons Mills, to serve as a member of the Regional District School Committee for the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District for a term of three years.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: Upon the recommendation of the Town Manager, the Town Council does hereby appoint Paula Hersey, a resident of Marstons Mills, to serve as a member of the Regional District School Committee for the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District for a term of three years. VOTE: REFER TO 2ND READ ON 12/11/2025. - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To suspend the rules and vote tonight for the office of President and the office of Vice President of the Town Council.
To suspend the rules and vote tonight for the office of President and the office of Vice President of the Town Council.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to suspend the rules and vote tonight for the office of President and the office of Vice President of the Town Council. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
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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