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Barnstable Town Council · 2025–2027 Council · Regular meeting

April 16, 2026

23 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Charles Bloom, Seth Burdick, Kristine Clark, William Crocker, Jr., John Crow, Lisa DaLuz, Thomas Keane, Mathew Levesque, Betty Ludtke, Barry Sheingold, Gordon Starr, Craig Tamash, Felicia Penn

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Matthew Levesque arrived late (5:57 PM)

Every vote, in order

To accept the minutes of March 26, 2026, as presented.

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 12 present

Voted to accept the minutes of March 26, 2026, as presented.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of March 26, 2026, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH COMMUNICATIONS - from elected officials, boards, committees and staff, commission reports, correspondence, and announcements:.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

2026-160 2026-160 2026-160 Order Authorizing The Execution And Amendment Of A Concession License At The Hyannis Golf Course With A Total Term Not-to-exceed Six Years

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 13 present

ORDERED: That, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30B, § 12(b), the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to execute and amend a license on behalf of the Town for food and beverage concession services at the Hyannis Golf Course with an initial term of 3 years, plus one 3-year option exercisable by the Town, for a total term not-to-exceed 6 years, as identified in the Request for Proposals issued by the Town, commencing in the spring of 2026.

The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Matthew Levesque arrived at 5:57 PM, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30B, § 12(b), the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to execute and amend a license on behalf of the Town for food and beverage concession services at the Hyannis Golf Course with an initial term of 3 years, plus one 3-year option exercisable by the Town, for a total term not-to-exceed 6 years, as identified in the Request for Proposals … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

2026-161 2026-161 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2026 Community Compact Grant In The Amount Of $100,000 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office For Administration And Finance To

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 13 present

RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2026 Community Compact Grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office for Administration and Finance for the purpose of making digital accessibility improvements, including improvements needed to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Matthew Levesque arrived at 5:57 PM, so may not have voted.

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 Community Compact Grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office for Administration and Finance for the purpose of making digital accessibility improvements, including improvements needed to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

2026-162 2026-162 Authorization To Contract For And Expend Funds From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Housing And Livable Communities In The Amount Of $150,000 For The First-time Homebuyer Assist

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 13 present

RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a legislative earmark from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through its Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities in the amount of $150,000 for the purpose of funding a First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, which will provide financial assistance to income-eligible households purchasing homes within the Town of Barnstable for use as their primary residence; and that the Town Manager is further authorized to execute, administer, and implement the program, including entering into agreements with a third-party program administrator, executing and recording all necessary loan documents and accepting on behalf of the Town affordability restrictions in accordance with General Laws Chapter 184, Section 32.

The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Matthew Levesque arrived at 5:57 PM, so may not have voted.

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 legislative earmark from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through its Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities in the amount of $150,000 for the purpose of funding a First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, which will provide financial assistance to income-eligible households … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

2026-163 2026-163 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2026 Grant From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Department Of Environmental Protection, Bureau Of Waste Site Cleanup In The Amount Of $20,000 F

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 11–1

RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2026 Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup in the amount of $20,000 for the purpose of technical review and public engagement of disposal site cleanup response actions at the Barnstable County Fire & Rescue Training Academy disposal site.

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 RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2026 Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup in the amount of $20,000 for the purpose of technical review and public engagement of disposal site cleanup response actions at the Barnstable County Fire & Rescue Training Academy disposal site. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, 1 NO.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

To move items 2026-164 and 2026-165 to individual public hearings on April 30th

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 13 present

To move items 2026-164 and 2026-165 to individual public hearings on April 30th

The minutes record this as unanimous; we show every councilor listed as present. Matthew Levesque arrived at 5:57 PM, so may not have voted.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to move items 2026-164 and 2026-165 to individual public hearings on April 30th VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

2026-131 2026-131 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $165,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Pfas Phase V Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

ORDERED: That the amount of $165,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) Phase V Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $165,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund Reserves; and that the Cape Cod Gateway Airport Commission 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 $165,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) Phase V Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $165,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund Reserves; and … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

2026-132 2026-132 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $150,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Airport Snow Removal Equipment Replacement Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

ORDERED: That the amount of $150,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Airport Snow Removal Equipment Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $30,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $120,000 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 $150,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Airport Snow Removal Equipment Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $30,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

2026-133 2026-133 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $45,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Sre/arff Building Improvements Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · 11–0

Ordered: That the amount of $45,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the SRE (Snow Removal Equipment) /ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting) Building Improvements Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $45,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund Reserves; and that the Cape Cod Gateway Airport Commission is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.

The minutes record 11 yes, 0 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was Ordered: That the amount of $45,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the SRE (Snow Removal Equipment) /ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting) Building Improvements Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $45,000 be provided from … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

2026-134 2026-134 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $90,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Airport Security Camera System And Server Upgrade And Expansion Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 20

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Ordered: That the amount of $90,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Airport Security Camera System and Server Upgrade and Expansion Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $90,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund Reserves; and that the Cape Cod Gateway Airport Commission 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 $90,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Airport Security Camera System and Server Upgrade and Expansion Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $90,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

2026-135 2026-135 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $40,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Airport Brush Removal Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · 10–1

ORDERED: That the amount of $40,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Airport Brush Removal Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $8,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $32,000 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, Crocker, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $40,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Airport Brush Removal Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $8,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES, 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

2026-136 2026-136 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $1,400,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Design And Construction Of The Replacement Lighting Control Vault Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2027 -

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · 10–1

Ordered: That the amount of $1,400,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Design and Construction of the Replacement Lighting Control Vault Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $280,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $1,120,000 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, Crocker, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was Ordered: That the amount of $1,400,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Design and Construction of the Replacement Lighting Control Vault Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $280,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES, 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

2026-137 2026-137 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $800,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Planning Phase Of The Terminal Optimization Program Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · 9–2

ORDERED: That the amount of $800,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Planning Phase of the Terminal Optimization Program Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $20,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $780,000 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, Crocker, Keane, Levesque, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz, Ludtke

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $800,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Planning Phase of the Terminal Optimization Program Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $20,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES, 2 NO (DALUZ, LUDTKE) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, KEANE, LEVESQUE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

2026-138 2026-138 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $200,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Design And Construction Of A Seasonal Structure For The Terminal Building Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2

Minutes, page 9

Adopt orderPassed · 10–1

ORDERED: That the amount of $200,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Design and Construction of a Seasonal Structure for the Terminal Building Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $5,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $195,000 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, Crocker, DaLuz, Keane, Levesque, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: Ludtke

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $200,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Design and Construction of a Seasonal Structure for the Terminal Building Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $5,000 be provided from the Airport … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES, 1 NO (LUDTKE) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

2026-139 2026-139 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $65,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Permitting For Taxiway D And Runway 15-33 Extension Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031

Minutes, page 10

Adopt orderPassed · 8–3

ORDERED: That the amount of $65,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Permitting for Taxiway D and Runway 15-33 Extension Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $3,250 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $61,750 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, Crocker, Keane, Levesque, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: Clark, DaLuz, Ludtke

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $65,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Permitting for Taxiway D and Runway 15-33 Extension Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $3,250 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and … VOTE: PASSES 8 YES, 3 NO (CLARK, DALUZ, LUDTKE) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CROCKER, KEANE, LEVESQUE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

2026-140 2026-140 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $325,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Runway 15-33 Aeronautical Study & Aircraft Analysis Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031

Minutes, page 10

Adopt orderPassed · 9–2

ORDERED: That the amount of $325,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Runway 15-33 Aeronautical Study & Aircraft Analysis Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $8,125 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $316,875 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, Crocker, Keane, Levesque, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz, Ludtke

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $325,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Runway 15-33 Aeronautical Study & Aircraft Analysis Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $8,125 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES, 2 NO (DALUZ, LUDTKE) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, KEANE, LEVESQUE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

2026-141 2026-141 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $140,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Design And Construction Of The Circa 1997 Mo-gas And Deisel Fuel Vault Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2027

Minutes, page 10

Adopt orderPassed · 10–1

Ordered: That the amount of $140,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Design and Construction of the Circa 1997 Mo-Gas and Deisel Fuel Vault Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $28,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $112,000 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, Crocker, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was Ordered: That the amount of $140,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Design and Construction of the Circa 1997 Mo-Gas and Deisel Fuel Vault Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $28,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES, 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

2026-142 2026-142 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $125,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Sre (snow Removal) Equipment Cold Storage Facility Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital I

Minutes, page 11

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

ORDERED: That the amount of $125,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the SRE (Snow Removal) Equipment Cold Storage Facility Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $125,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund Reserves; and that the Cape Cod Gateway Airport Commission 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 $125,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the SRE (Snow Removal) Equipment Cold Storage Facility Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $125,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund Reserves; and … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

2026-143 2026-143 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $115,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Snow Removal Equipment Replacement Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvem

Minutes, page 11

Adopt orderPassed · 10–1

ORDERED: That the amount of $115,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Snow Removal Equipment Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $23,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $92,000 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, Crocker, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $115,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Snow Removal Equipment Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $23,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES, 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

2026-144 2026-144 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $65,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Design And Reconstruction Of Runway 15-33 Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Im

Minutes, page 12

Adopt orderPassed · 9–2

ORDERED: That the amount of $65,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Design and Reconstruction of Runway 15-33 Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $3,250 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $61,750 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, Crocker, Keane, Levesque, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz, Ludtke

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $65,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Design and Reconstruction of Runway 15-33 Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $3,250 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES, 2 NO (DALUZ, LUDTKE) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, KEANE, LEVESQUE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

2026-150 2026-150 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $417,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Sre Equipment Replacement Of A Caterpillar 950f Loader Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capit

Minutes, page 12

Adopt orderPassed · 10–1

ORDERED: That the amount of $417,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the SRE Equipment Replacement of a Caterpillar 950F Loader Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $417,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund Reserves; and that the Cape Cod Gateway Airport Commission is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for these purposes.

Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz

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“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $417,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the SRE Equipment Replacement of a Caterpillar 950F Loader Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $417,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund Reserves; … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES, 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”

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2026-151 2026-151 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $400,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Design, Permitting And Construction Of A Jet-a 20,000 Gallon Tank, Pump And Valve System Project As Outlined In Th

Minutes, page 12

Adopt orderPassed · 9–2

ORDERED: That the amount of $400,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Design, Permitting and Construction of a Jet-A 20,000 Gallon Tank, Pump and Valve System Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $80,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $320,000 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, Crocker, Keane, Levesque, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz, Ludtke

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $400,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Design, Permitting and Construction of a Jet-A 20,000 Gallon Tank, Pump and Valve System Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $80,000 be provided from the … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES, 2 NO (DALUZ, LUDTKE) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, KEANE, LEVESQUE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”

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2026-152 2026-152 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $115,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Replacement Of A Chevy 2500hd Circa 2001 Snow Removal Equipment Project As Outlined In The Fiscal Year 2027 - Fisc

Minutes, page 13

Adopt orderPassed · 11–0

ORDERED: That the amount of $115,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Replacement of a Chevy 2500HD Circa 2001 Snow Removal Equipment Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $23,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund surplus, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow $92,000 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.

The minutes record 11 yes, 0 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $115,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Replacement of a Chevy 2500HD Circa 2001 Snow Removal Equipment Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 - Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, that $23,000 be provided from the Airport Enterprise Fund … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call:.”

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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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