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May 14, 2026
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Bloom, Seth Burdick, Kristine Clark, William Crocker, Jr., Lisa DaLuz, Thomas Keane, Mathew Levesque, Betty Ludtke, Barry Sheingold, Gordon Starr, Craig Tamash, John Crow, Felicia Penn
Absent: None
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To accept the minutes of April 30, 2026, as presented.
Voted to accept the minutes of April 30, 2026, as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of April 30, 2026, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH President Tamash stated at the April 16th, 2026, Town Council voted for the agenda item 2026-139 which was an Appropriation and loan order in the amount of $65,000 for the pu.”
All Councilors agreed that Agenda Item 2026- 139 did not pass at the April 16, 2026, Town Council meeting.
Voted all Councilors agreed that Agenda Item 2026- 139 did not pass at the April 16, 2026, Town Council meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted all Councilors agreed that Agenda Item 2026- 139 did not pass at the April 16, 2026, Town Council meeting. VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-167 2026-167 Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $786,488 For A Feasibility Study And Schematic Design And Associated Project Management For The Roof Replacement Projects At The Barnstable High School An
ORDERED: That the amount of $786,488 be appropriated for the purpose of paying feasibility study and schematic design costs and associated project management for the potential roof replacement projects at the Barnstable High School ($588,874), located at 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA, and the Barnstable Intermediate School ($197,614), located at 895 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto (the “Projects”), which proposed repair Projects would materially extend the useful life of the schools and preserve assets that otherwise are capable of supporting the required educational programs, and for which the Town of Barnstable, through the Barnstable School Committee, has applied for grants from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of the Barnstable School Committee. To meet
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $786,488 be appropriated for the purpose of paying feasibility study and schematic design costs and associated project management for the potential roof replacement projects at the Barnstable High School ($588,874), located at 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA, and the Barnstable Intermediate School ($197,614), located at 895 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA, including … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-168 2026-168 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $320,000 For The Purpose Of Funding Outside Counsel Expenses Of The Legal Department
ORDERED: That the amount of $320,000 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), as amended to add certain claims under state law.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Penn, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $320,000 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), as amended to add certain claims under state law. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-169 2026-169 Authorization Of A Housing Development Incentive Program Tax Increment Exemption Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And Seashore Homes, Inc. For Sixteen (16) New Market Rate Residential Rental U
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Seashore Homes, Inc. pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for the development of sixteen (16) new market rate residential rental units and two (2) deed-restricted affordable rental units located at 83 Main Street, Hyannis, substantially in the form presented to the Town Council at this meeting, and further authorizes the Town Manager to execute said TIE Agreement, with any additional minor non-material edits approved by the Town Attorney's Office, and submit it to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for approval.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: PennAbstained: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Seashore Homes, Inc. pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for the development of sixteen (16) new market rate residential rental units and two (2) deed-restricted affordable … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES 1 ABSTAIN (DALUZ) 1 NO (PENN) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
To refer Items 2026-170; 2026-171 and 2026-173, as written, to Second Readings at the Town Council meeting scheduled on May 28, 2026.
To refer Items 2026-170; 2026-171 and 2026-173, as written, to Second Readings at the Town Council meeting scheduled on May 28, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to refer Items 2026-170; 2026-171 and 2026-173, as written, to Second Readings at the Town Council meeting scheduled on May 28, 2026. VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-170 Refer to 2nd read on 05/28/2026: 2026-170 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
To refer to 2nd read on 05/28/2026 (2026-170: Resolved: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: John Virgona, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Historical Commission: Megan Farrington Greenwell, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Housing Committee: Meaghan Mort, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Infrastructure and Energy Committee: Jignesh Amin, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; (First Reading) (Refer to Second Reading 05/28/2026))
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: Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: John Virgona, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Historical Commission: Megan Farrington Greenwell, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Housing Committee: Meaghan Mort, as a regular member to a term … VOTE: REFER TO 2ND READ ON 05/28/2026 - PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-171 Refer to 2nd read on 05/28/2026: 2026-171 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
To refer to 2nd read on 05/28/2026 (2026-171: RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission: Laura Cronin, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Steamship Authority Port Council: Greg Egan, as a Town of Barnstable Representative member, to a term expiring 12/30/2028)
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: Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission: Laura Cronin, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Steamship Authority Port Council: Greg Egan, as a Town of Barnstable Representative member, to a term expiring 12/30/2028 VOTE: REFER TO 2ND READ ON 05/28/2026 - PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-173 Refer to 2nd read on 05/28/2026: 2026-173 Order Authorizing An Intergovernmental Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And Barnstable County For Shared Regional Housing Services
To refer to 2nd read on 05/28/2026 (2026-173: ORDERED: That the Town Council authorizes the execution and delivery by the Town Manager of an Intergovernmental Agreement, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40, § 4A, under which Barnstable County shall perform shared regional housing services for the Town for a term not-to-exceed two years in an amount not-to-exceed $132,990.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council authorizes the execution and delivery by the Town Manager of an Intergovernmental Agreement, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40, § 4A, under which Barnstable County shall perform shared regional housing services for the Town for a term not-to-exceed two years in an amount not-to-exceed $132,990. VOTE: REFER TO 2ND READ ON 05/28/2026 - PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
To an individual public hearing on 05/28/2026: To refer Items 2026-174 and 2026-200 to individual Public Hearings at the Town Council meeting on May 28, 2026
To an individual public hearing on 05/28/2026 (to refer Items 2026-174 and 2026-200 to individual Public Hearings at the Town Council meeting on May 28, 2026)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to refer Items 2026-174 and 2026-200 to individual Public Hearings at the Town Council meeting on May 28, 2026 VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 05/28/2026 - PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-174 To an individual public hearing on 05/28/2026: 2026-174 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $10,000 In Community Preservation Historic Preservation Funds For Preservation Work At The Rothwell Icehouse At The Dottridge Homestead, Located At 1148 Main Stree
To an individual public hearing on 05/28/2026 (2026-174: ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of the Community Preservation Act, G.L. c. 44B, the amount of $10,000 be appropriated to the Historical Society of Santuit and Cotuit, Inc. for preservation work on the historic resource known as the Rothwell Icehouse located at the Dottridge Homestead, 1148 Main Street, Cotuit, as shown on Assessor's Map 034, Parcel 051; and that to meet this appropriation that the remaining funds in the amount of $10,000 in Town Council Order 2025-032, passed October 10, 2024, be transferred to this project. It is furthered ordered that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for this purpose, subject to the oversi)
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 $10,000 be appropriated to the Historical Society of Santuit and Cotuit, Inc. for preservation work on the historic resource known as the Rothwell Icehouse located at the Dottridge Homestead, 1148 Main Street, Cotuit, as shown on Assessor's Map 034, Parcel 051; and that to meet this … VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 05/28/2026 - PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-200 To an individual public hearing on 05/28/2026: 2026-200 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 86 Funds, Article Iii Revolving Funds To Add A Revolving Fund For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations And To Modify The A
To an individual public hearing on 05/28/2026 (2026-200: ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 86 Funds, Article III, Revolving Funds, be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending Section 86-7(B) by adding at the end the following paragraph: “(8) Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fund operated by Town Manager Department.” SECTION 2 By amending paragraph (6) of Section 86-8(A) by deleting the words: “tax foreclosed property and other Town owned-property” and inserting in place thereof the following: “Town-owned property, and fees, expenses, charges and costs incurred by the Town and not considered “excess equity” under M.G.L. c. 60, § 1,”. SECTION 3 By amending Section 86-8(A) by adding at the end the )
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 86 Funds, Article III, Revolving Funds, be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending Section 86-7(B) by adding at the end the following paragraph: “(8) Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fund operated by Town Manager Department.” SECTION 2 By amending paragraph (6) of Section 86-8(A) by deleting the words: … VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 05/28/2026 - PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-172 2026-172 Resolve Approving Mark S. Ells' Outside Employment With Cape Cod Community College
RESOLVED: That, in accordance with Section 7 of the Employment Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Mark S. Ells effective July 1, 2021, the Barnstable Town Council does hereby approve Mark S. Ells' outside employment with Cape Cod Community College (the “College”) to allow him to continue teaching at the College for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That, in accordance with Section 7 of the Employment Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and Mark S. Ells effective July 1, 2021, the Barnstable Town Council does hereby approve Mark S. Ells' outside employment with Cape Cod Community College (the “College”) to allow him to continue teaching at the College for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-199 2026-199 Transfer Order In The Amount Of $160,500 From The Fiscal Year 2026 Department Of Public Works Personnel Operating Budget To The Fiscal Year 2026 Department Of Public Works Operating Expense Budget
ORDERED: That the amount of $160,500 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2026 personnel operating budget in the Department of Public Works to the Fiscal Year 2026 operating expense budget in the Department of Public Works for the purpose of funding unanticipated expenses incurred in Fiscal Year 2026, including the septic system failure at Barnstable Police Department, the breakdown of the ammonia plant at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center, and other expenses.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the amount of $160,500 be transferred from the Fiscal Year 2026 personnel operating budget in the Department of Public Works to the Fiscal Year 2026 operating expense budget in the Department of Public Works for the purpose of funding unanticipated expenses incurred in Fiscal Year 2026, including the septic system failure at Barnstable Police Department, the breakdown of the … VOTE: PASSES 13 YES Roll Call:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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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