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June 11, 2026
32 recorded votes, 8 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, Craig Tamash, John Crow, Gordon Starr
Absent: Felicia Penn
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To accept the minutes of May 28, 2026, as presented.
Voted to accept the minutes of May 28, 2026, as presented.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, DaLuz, Keane, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashAbstained: Levesque
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of May 28, 2026, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, 1 ABSTAIN (LEVESQUE) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH COMMUNICATIONS - from elected officials, boards, committees and staff, commission reports, correspondence, and announcements: Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC) report: Lillian Woo and Chris King, used a PowerPoint presentation. Discussion:.”
To move 2026-205 and 2026-208 to second readings on 6-25- 2026
To move 2026-205 and 2026-208 to second readings on 6-25- 2026
From the minutes
“Upon a motion was made and seconded to move 2026-205 and 2026-208 to second readings on 6-25- 2026 VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-205 2026-205 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: Sherman Baldwin, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission: Alan Feltham, as an alternate member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Suzanne Welch, as an alternate member to a term expiring 06/30/2029
From the minutes
“RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: Sherman Baldwin, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission: Alan Feltham, as an alternate member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Suzanne Welch, as an alternate member to a term expiring 06/30/2029 VOTE: TO A 2ND READING ON 6-25-2026-PASSES 12 YES.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2026-208 2026-208 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Airport Commission: John Flores, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: Chris King, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Conservation Commission: Angela Tangney as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Council on Aging: Maureen Hughes, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Janet Kraemer, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Kathy Turnbull, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Disability Commission: John Lundborn, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Historical Commission: John Richmond, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Robert Frazee, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Housing Committee: Joseph Taccogna, as
From the minutes
“RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Airport Commission: John Flores, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: Chris King, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Conservation Commission: Angela Tangney as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Council on Aging: Maureen Hughes, as a … VOTE: TO A 2ND READING ON 6-25-2026-PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH JUMP TO 2025-206.”
2026-209 2026-209 Authorization To Amend The Grant Agreement With The Natural Resources Conservation Service To Increase The Grant Amount By An Additional $36,932 For The Purpose Of Constructing Stormwater Improvements
Dan Santos, Director of the Public Works Department, gave the rationale for 2026-209, 2026-210, and 2026-211 all dealing with grants RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to amend the grant agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to increase the amount of the grant funds provided by NRCS amount by an additional $36,932 for the purpose of construction associated with stormwater improvements on Old Shore Road in Cotuit and associated costs.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Dan Santos, Director of the Public Works Department, gave the rationale for 2026-209, 2026-210, and 2026-211 all dealing with grants RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to amend the grant agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to increase the amount of the grant funds provided by NRCS amount by an additional $36,932 for the purpose of construction associated with stormwater … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-210 2026-210 Authorization To Amend The Grant Agreement Withthe Natural Resources Conservation Service To Increase The Grant Amount By An Additional $5,377 For The Purpose Of Funding Additional Costs Of Stormwater
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to amend the grant agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to increase the amount of the grant funds provided by NCRS by an additional $5,377 for the purpose of funding additional construction-related costs of stormwater improvements on Clamshell Cove Road.
From the minutes
“RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to amend the grant agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to increase the amount of the grant funds provided by NCRS by an additional $5,377 for the purpose of funding additional construction-related costs of stormwater improvements on Clamshell Cove Road. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-211 2026-211 Authorization To Amend The Grant Agreement With The Natural Resources Conservation Service To Increase The Grant By An Additional $22,500 For The Purpose Of Funding Additional Costs Of Fish Passage Im
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to amend the grant agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to increase the amount of the grant funds provided by NCRS by an additional $22,500 for the purpose of funding additional construction-related costs of fish passage improvements at the Long Pond Centerville Outlet channel.
From the minutes
“RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to amend the grant agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to increase the amount of the grant funds provided by NCRS by an additional $22,500 for the purpose of funding additional construction-related costs of fish passage improvements at the Long Pond Centerville Outlet channel. VOTE: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-175 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
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: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH Break 10 minutes (8:17).”
2026-176 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
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.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
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: PASSES 11 YES, 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-177 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
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.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
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: PASSES 11 YES, 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-178 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
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.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashAbstained: DaLuz
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: PASSES 11 YES, 1 ABSTAIN (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-179 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
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.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashAbstained: DaLuz
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: PASSES 11 YES, 1 ABSTAIN (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-180 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
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: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-181 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
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.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
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: PASSES 11 YES, 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-182 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
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: PASSES 12 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH Councilor Starr left the meeting.”
2026-183 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
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.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, TamashNo: DaLuz
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: PASSES 10 YES, 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
2026-184 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
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
2026-185 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
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
2026-186 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
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
2026-187 2026-187 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $1,231,392 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town', 06/11/2026s Fiscal Year 2027 Sandy Neck Park Enterprise Fund Budget
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: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
To Open and Continue Item numbers 2026-188 through 2026- 197 and 2026-201 to individual public hearings on 6-25-2026
To Open and Continue Item numbers 2026-188 through 2026- 197 and 2026-201 to individual public hearings on 6-25-2026
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded to Open and Continue Item numbers 2026-188 through 2026- 197 and 2026-201 to individual public hearings on 6-25-2026 VOTE: PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
2026-188 Open and continue to 6-25-2026: 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 open and continue to 6-25-2026 (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: OPEN AND CONTINUE TO 6-25-2026-PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
2026-189 Open and continue to 6-25-2026: 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 open and continue to 6-25-2026 (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: OPEN AND CONTINUE TO 6-25-2026-PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
2026-190 Open and continue to 6-25-2026: 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 open and continue to 6-25-2026 (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: OPEN AND CONTINUE TO 6-25-2026-PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
2026-192 Open and continue to 6-25-2026: 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 open and continue to 6-25-2026 (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: OPEN AND CONTINUE TO 6-25-2026-PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
2026-193 Open and continue to 6-25-2026: 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 open and continue to 6-25-2026 (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: OPEN AND CONTINUE TO 6-25-2026-PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
2026-194 Open and continue to 6-25-2026: 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 open and continue to 6-25-2026 (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: OPEN AND CONTINUE TO 6-25-2026-PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
2026-195 Open and continue to 6-25-2026: 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 open and continue to 6-25-2026 (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: OPEN AND CONTINUE TO 6-25-2026-PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
2026-196 Open and continue to 6-25-2026: 2026-196 Appropriation Order For The Following Amounts For The Community Preservation Fund Program Set-asides And Administrative Expenses
To open and continue to 6-25-2026 (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: OPEN AND CONTINUE TO 6-25-2026-PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
2026-197 Open and continue to 6-25-2026: 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 open and continue to 6-25-2026 (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: OPEN AND CONTINUE TO 6-25-2026-PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
2026-201 Open and continue to 6-25-2026: 2026-201 Order Amending Article Ii, Sewer Assessments, Chapter 184 Sewers And Water Of The General Ordinances
To open and continue to 6-25-2026 (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: OPEN AND CONTINUE TO 6-25-2026 PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
2026-198 2026-198 Fiscal Year 2026 Spending Limitations Revolving Funds
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: MOVE TO 6-25-2026 PASSES 11 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, DALUZ, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH A motion was made and duly seconded to go into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation related to federal grant conditions since a discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and Town Council..”
From the 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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