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May 28, 2026
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Present: Charles Bloom, Seth Burdick, Kristine Clark, William Crocker, Jr., Lisa DaLuz, Thomas Keane, Betty Ludtke, Barry Sheingold, Gordon Starr, Craig Tamash, John Crow, Felicia Penn
Absent: Mathew Levesque
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To accept the minutes of May 14, 2026, as presented.
Voted to accept the minutes of May 14, 2026, as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of May 14, 2026, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH COMMUNICATIONS - from elected officials, boards, committees and staff, commission reports, correspondence, and announcements: • Historical Commission update, Bob Frazee, Chair Bob Frazee gave an update on the commission projects. Discussion:.”
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: To refer Items 2026-175 through 2026-197 to individual Public Hearings at the Town Council meeting on June 11, 2026.
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (to refer Items 2026-175 through 2026-197 to individual Public Hearings at the Town Council meeting on June 11, 2026.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to refer Items 2026-175 through 2026-197 to individual Public Hearings at the Town Council meeting on June 11, 2026. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-175 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-175 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $96,436,131 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Barnstable Public School Department Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-175: ORDERED: That the sum of $96,436,131 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Barnstable Public School Department Budget, and to meet this appropriation that $92,529,462 be raised from current year revenues and $3,906,669 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $96,436,131 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Barnstable Public School Department Budget, and to meet this appropriation that $92,529,462 be raised from current year revenues and $3,906,669 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-176 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-176 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $13,753,721 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-176: ORDERED: That the sum of $13,753,721 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $13,753,721 be raised from current year revenues by the Airport Enterprise Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $13,753,721 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $13,753,721 be raised from current year revenues by the Airport Enterprise Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-177 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-177 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $12,362,909 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department Of Public Works General Fund Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-177: ORDERED: That the sum of $12,362,909 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Public Works General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $8,674,443 be raised from current year revenue, that $125,000 be provided from the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, that $66,340 be provided from the Bismore Special Revenue Fund, and that $3,497,126 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $12,362,909 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Public Works General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $8,674,443 be raised from current year revenue, that $125,000 be provided from the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, that $66,340 be provided from the Bismore Special Revenue Fund, and that … VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-178 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-178 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $4,327,342 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department Of Public Works Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-178: ORDERED: That the sum of $4,327,342 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Public Works Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $4,113,398 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $213,944 be provided from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $4,327,342 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Public Works Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $4,113,398 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $213,944 be provided from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2026-179 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-179 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $14,088,265 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department Of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-179: ORDERED: That the sum of $14,088,265 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $6,514,711 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $6,173,554 be provided from the Sewer Construction and Private Road Maintenance and Improvement Special Revenue Fund, and that $1,400,000 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $14,088,265 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $6,514,711 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $6,173,554 be provided from the Sewer Construction and Private Road Maintenance and Improvement Special Revenue … VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-180 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-180 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $10,572,365 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department Of Public Works Water Supply Enterprise Fund Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-180: ORDERED: That the sum of $10,572,365 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Public Works Water Supply Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $9,636,115 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, that $900,000 be provided from the Water Stabilization Fund, and that $36,250 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $10,572,365 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Public Works Water Supply Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $9,636,115 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, that $900,000 be provided from the Water Stabilization Fund, and that $36,250 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-181 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-181 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $20,666,594 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Barnstable Police Department Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-181: ORDERED: That the sum of $20,666,594 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Barnstable Police Department Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $20,140,135 be raised from current year revenues, that $50,000 be provided the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, and that $476,459 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $20,666,594 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Barnstable Police Department Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $20,140,135 be raised from current year revenues, that $50,000 be provided the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, and that $476,459 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-182 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-182 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $3,282,279 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Community Services Department General Fund Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-182: ORDERED: That the sum of $3,282,279 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Community Services Department General Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $3,207,333 be raised from current year revenues, and that $74,946 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $3,282,279 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Community Services Department General Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $3,207,333 be raised from current year revenues, and that $74,946 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2026-183 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-183 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $4,186,621 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Golf Course Enterprise Fund Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-183: ORDERED: That the sum of $4,186,621 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Golf Course Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $3,980,928 be raised from Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $205,693 be provided from the Golf Course Enterprise Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $4,186,621 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Golf Course Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $3,980,928 be raised from Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $205,693 be provided from the Golf Course Enterprise Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-184 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-184 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $4,293,710 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Hyannis Youth And Community Center Enterprise Fund Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-184: ORDERED: That the sum of $4,293,710 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Hyannis Youth and Community Center Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $672,498 be raised from Enterprise Fund Revenues, that $1,761,639 be raised in the General Fund, that $1,516,426 be transferred from the Capital Trust Fund, and that $343,147 be provided from the Hyannis Youth and Community Center Enterprise Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $4,293,710 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Hyannis Youth and Community Center Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $672,498 be raised from Enterprise Fund Revenues, that $1,761,639 be raised in the General Fund, that $1,516,426 be transferred from the Capital Trust Fund, and that $343,147 be provided from … VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-185 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-185 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,780,959 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Marine & Environmental Affairs Department General Fund Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-185: ORDERED: That the sum of $1,780,959 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Marine & Environmental Affairs Department General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $1,290,293 be raised from current year revenue, that $450,000 be provided from the Waterways Special Revenue Fund, and that $40,666 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $1,780,959 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Marine & Environmental Affairs Department General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $1,290,293 be raised from current year revenue, that $450,000 be provided from the Waterways Special Revenue Fund, and that $40,666 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-186 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-186 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $810,975 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Marina Enterprise Fund Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-186: ORDERED: That the sum of $810,975 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Marina Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $745,575 be raised from Enterprise Fund Revenues, that $35,400 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, and that $30,000 be raised in the General Fund as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $810,975 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Marina Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $745,575 be raised from Enterprise Fund Revenues, that $35,400 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, and that $30,000 be raised in the General Fund as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-187 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-187 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,231,392 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Sandy Neck Park Enterprise Fund Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-187: ORDERED: That the sum of $1,231,392 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Sandy Neck Park Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $1,138,388 be raised from Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $93,004 be provided from the Sandy Neck Enterprise Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $1,231,392 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Sandy Neck Park Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $1,138,388 be raised from Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $93,004 be provided from the Sandy Neck Enterprise Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-188 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-188 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $3,157,921 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Inspectional Services Department Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-188: ORDERED: That the sum of $3,157,921 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Inspectional Services Department Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $3,085,814 be raised from current year revenues, and that $72,107 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $3,157,921 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Inspectional Services Department Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $3,085,814 be raised from current year revenues, and that $72,107 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-189 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-189 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $2,459,418 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Planning And Development Department Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-189: ORDERED: That the sum of $2,459,418 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Planning and Development Department Budget, and to meet this appropriation that $2,164,601 be raised from current year revenues, that $55,000 be provided from the Wetlands Protection Special Revenue Fund, that $183,660 be provided from the Bismore Park Special Revenue Fund, and $56,157 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $2,459,418 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Planning and Development Department Budget, and to meet this appropriation that $2,164,601 be raised from current year revenues, that $55,000 be provided from the Wetlands Protection Special Revenue Fund, that $183,660 be provided from the Bismore Park Special Revenue Fund, and $56,157 … VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-190 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-190 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $273,810 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Town Council Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-190: ORDERED: That the sum of $273,810 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Town Council Budget and to meet such appropriation, that $273,810 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $273,810 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Town Council Budget and to meet such appropriation, that $273,810 be raised from current year revenue, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-191 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-191 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,454,093 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Town Manager Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-191: ORDERED: That the sum of $1,454,093 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Town Manager Budget and to meet such appropriation, that $1,420,891 be raised from current year's revenues, and that $33,202 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $1,454,093 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Town Manager Budget and to meet such appropriation, that $1,420,891 be raised from current year's revenues, and that $33,202 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-192 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-192 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,114,808 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Public, Education & Government (peg) Access Channels Enterprise Fund Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-192: ORDERED: That the sum of $1,114,808 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Public, Education & Government (PEG) Access Channels Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $869,871 be raised from the PEG Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $244,937 be provided from the PEG Enterprise Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $1,114,808 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Public, Education & Government (PEG) Access Channels Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $869,871 be raised from the PEG Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $244,937 be provided from the PEG Enterprise Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-193 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-193 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $9,048,060 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Administrative Services Department Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-193: ORDERED: That the sum of $9,048,060 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Administrative Services Department Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $8,835,208 be raised from current year revenue, and that $212,852 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $9,048,060 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Administrative Services Department Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $8,835,208 be raised from current year revenue, and that $212,852 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-194 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-194 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $250,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town Council's Fiscal Year 2027 Reserve Fund
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-194: ORDERED: That the sum of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town Council's Fiscal Year 2027 Reserve Fund and to meet such appropriation, that $250,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $250,000 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town Council's Fiscal Year 2027 Reserve Fund and to meet such appropriation, that $250,000 be provided from the General Fund Reserves. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-195 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-195 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $62,794,395 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Other Requirements Budget
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-195: ORDERED: That the sum of $62,794,395 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Other Requirements Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $59,704,997 be raised from current year revenue, that $170,000 be provided from the Pension Reserve Trust Fund, and that $2,919,398 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $62,794,395 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Other Requirements Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $59,704,997 be raised from current year revenue, that $170,000 be provided from the Pension Reserve Trust Fund, and that $2,919,398 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2026-196 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-196 Appropriation Order For The Following Amounts For The Community Preservation Fund Program Set-asides And Administrative Expenses
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-196: ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of General Law Chapter 44B Section 6, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, the following sums of the annual revenues of the Community Preservation Fund be set aside for further appropriation and expenditure for the following purposes: $532,827 for open space and recreation; $532,827 for historic resources; $532,827 for community housing; $3,478,784 for a budget reserve, and that the sum of $250,000 be appropriated from the annual revenues of the Community Preservation Fund for the administrative expenses of the Community Preservation Committee, to be expended under the direction of the Town Manager or the Community Preservation Committee with )
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That, pursuant to the provisions of General Law Chapter 44B Section 6, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, the following sums of the annual revenues of the Community Preservation Fund be set aside for further appropriation and expenditure for the following purposes: $532,827 for open space and recreation; $532,827 for historic resources; $532,827 for community housing; … VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-197 To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026: 2026-197 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $65,450 For The Purpose Of Paying The Fiscal Year 2027 Community Preservation Fund Debt Service Requirements
To an individual public hearing on 06/11/2026 (2026-197: ORDERED: That the sum of $65,450 be appropriated for the purpose of paying the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Preservation Fund Debt Service Requirements, and to meet such appropriation, that $65,450 be provided from the reserves for the Historic Preservation Program within the Community Preservation Fund.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $65,450 be appropriated for the purpose of paying the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Preservation Fund Debt Service Requirements, and to meet such appropriation, that $65,450 be provided from the reserves for the Historic Preservation Program within the Community Preservation Fund. VOTE: TO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 06/11/2026- PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
To refer Items 2026-198 and 2026-201, as written, to Second Readings at the Town Council meeting scheduled on June 11, 2026.
To refer Items 2026-198 and 2026-201, as written, to Second Readings at the Town Council meeting scheduled on June 11, 2026.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to refer Items 2026-198 and 2026-201, as written, to Second Readings at the Town Council meeting scheduled on June 11, 2026. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-198 Refer to 2nd read on 06/11/2026: 2026-198 Fiscal Year 2026 Spending Limitations Revolving Funds
To refer to 2nd read on 06/11/2026 (2026-198: RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the following spending limitations for Fiscal Year 2027 Revolving Funds: Senior Services Classroom Education Fund - $100,000 Recreation Program Fund - $325,000 Shellfish Propagation Fund - $200,000 Consumer Protection Fund - $600,000 Geographical Information Technology Fund - $10,000 Arts and Culture Program Fund - $50,000 Asset Management Fund - $500,000 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fund - $300,000 )
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the following spending limitations for Fiscal Year 2027 Revolving Funds: Senior Services Classroom Education Fund - $100,000 Recreation Program Fund - $325,000 Shellfish Propagation Fund - $200,000 Consumer Protection Fund - $600,000 Geographical Information Technology Fund - $10,000 Arts and Culture Program Fund - $50,000 Asset Management … VOTE: REFER TO 2ND READ ON 06/11/2026 - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-201 Refer to 2nd read on 06/11/2026: 2026-201 Order Amending Article Ii, Sewer Assessments, Chapter 184 Sewers And Water Of The General Ordinances
To refer to 2nd read on 06/11/2026 (2026-201: ORDERED: That Article II, Sewer Assessments, Chapter 184 Sewers and Water, of the General Ordinances of the Code of the Town of Barnstable shall be amended by deleting the last two sentences of § 184-9.5(A) and inserting the following new sentences in their place: “Commencing July 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the initial maximum amount shall be adjusted as of July 1 of each year by the percentage change in the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Construction Cost Index for Boston for the immediately preceding year ending June 30, as determined by the Town Manager. The Town Manager shall post the adjusted maximum amount on the Town website each year on or before August 1.”)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That Article II, Sewer Assessments, Chapter 184 Sewers and Water, of the General Ordinances of the Code of the Town of Barnstable shall be amended by deleting the last two sentences of § 184-9.5(A) and inserting the following new sentences in their place: “Commencing July 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the initial maximum amount shall be adjusted as of July 1 of each year by the … VOTE: REFER TO 2ND READ ON 06/11/2026 - PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH JUMP TO 2026-170.”
2026-170 2026-170 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
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
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 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: PASSES - 11 YES 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-171 2026-171 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
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
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 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: PASSES - 11 YES 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-173 2026-173 Order Authorizing An Intergovernmental Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And Barnstable County For Shared Regional Housing Services
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: PASSES - 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-174 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
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 further ordered that the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation made available for this purpose, subject to the oversight of 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 $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: PASSES - 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH President Tamash thanked Lindsey Counsell for his 47 years of service to the Town. He listed all the different boards, committees and commissions Lindsey has served on during his tenure. He received a standing ovation from the Town Counsel and all who were present at the meeting. Lindsey Counsell thanked everyone and said he enjoyed just about every bit of it and was glad to have made a difference in Barnstable..”
2026-200 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
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 following paragraph: “(7) Advertising and sales revenue from electric vehicle charging stations on Town property.” SECTION 4 By amending Section 86-8(B)(2) by adding at the end the following: “, and e
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: PASSES - 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-202 Refer to the planning board: 2026-202 2026-202 Order Altering The Public Roadway Layout For South Street And Old Colony Road In Hyannis, And Authorizing The Acquisition Or Taking Of Easements By Eminent Domain In Connection With Such Purp
To refer to the planning board (2026-202: ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby declare that public necessity and convenience require that the existing 1967 roadway layout of South Street and the 1970 roadway layout of Old Colony Road in Hyannis be altered to allow for the Town's reconstruction of the roadway intersection at South Street, Old Colony Road and Ocean Street. The roadway layout alterations hereby laid out, made and accepted by this order are shown on a plan of land captioned “Roadway Layout Alteration Plan - South Street and Old Colony Road - Hyannis Village - Barnstable, Massachusetts”, dated May 21, 2026, prepared by Town of Barnstable - Department of Public Works, and attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Alteratio)
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz, Penn
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council does hereby declare that public necessity and convenience require that the existing 1967 roadway layout of South Street and the 1970 roadway layout of Old Colony Road in Hyannis be altered to allow for the Town's reconstruction of the roadway intersection at South Street, Old Colony Road and Ocean Street. The roadway layout alterations hereby laid out, made and … VOTE: REFER TO THE PLANNING BOARD PASSES - 10 YES 2 NO (DALUZ, PENN) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-203 2026-203 Acquisition Of An Affordable Housing Restriction On Land Located At 114 Grove Street, 199 Barnstable Road, 191 Barnstable Road, And 187 Barnstable Road In Hyannis
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction for no monetary consideration, to acquire a perpetual Affordable Housing Restriction pursuant to M.G.L. c. 184, §§ 31-32, for the creation of permanently deed restricted Affordable Housing Units in accordance with Chapter 9, Article 1, of the Town Code, from Bratt, LLC, on the land located at 114 Grove Street and 199 Barnstable Road in Hyannis, described in a Quitclaim Deed filed in the Barnstable Land Registration Office of the Land Court as Document No. 1,525,477, with Certificate of Title No. 239531; and on the land located at 199 Barnstable Road, 191 Barnstable Road, and 187 Barnstable Road in Hyannis, described in a Quitclaim Deed recorded in the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds at Book 37046, Page 293. The Town Manager is further authorized to negotiate,
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 hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction for no monetary consideration, to acquire a perpetual Affordable Housing Restriction pursuant to M.G.L. c. 184, §§ 31-32, for the creation of permanently deed restricted Affordable Housing Units in accordance with Chapter 9, Article 1, of the Town Code, from Bratt, … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES 1 NO (DALUZ) 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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