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June 25, 2026
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Present: Charles Bloom, Seth Burdick, Kristine Clark, William Crocker, Jr., Thomas Keane, Betty Ludtke, Barry Sheingold, Craig Tamash, Gordon Starr, John Crow
Absent: Lisa DaLuz, Mathew Levesque
During the meeting:
- John Crow arrived late (6:35 PM)
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of June 11, 2026, as presented.
Voted to accept the minutes of June 11, 2026, as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of June 11, 2026, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH COMMUNICATIONS - from elected officials, boards, committees and staff, commission reports, correspondence, and announcements:.”
2026-214 2026-214 2026-214 Resolve Authorizing Four Meacham-crawford Scholarship Awards To Town Of Barnstable Graduating High School Seniors For The Purpose Of Defraying Their Post-secondary Education Tuition Costs
Mark Ells, Town Manager, gave the rationale and congratulated the winners of the Meacham- Crawford Fund scholarship award. RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize, in accordance with the last will and testament of Edward C. Crawford, four separate $10,000 scholarship awards from the Meacham- Crawford Fund on behalf of four Town of Barnstable High School students, living in the Town at the time of their graduation, to help defray part of the cost of the tuition for their attendance at an accredited post-secondary educational institution, with each award being paid directly to such institution by the Town, on behalf of the recipient, as follows: Brian Uhlman - $10,000 Jack Bertling - $10,000 Ava Przygoda - $10,000 Harry Clark - $10,000
From the minutes
“Mark Ells, Town Manager, gave the rationale and congratulated the winners of the Meacham- Crawford Fund scholarship award. RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize, in accordance with the last will and testament of Edward C. Crawford, four separate $10,000 scholarship awards from the Meacham- Crawford Fund on behalf of four Town of Barnstable High School students, living in the Town at the time of their graduation, to help … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
To refer Items 2026-212, 2026-213, 2026-217, 2026-218 and 2026-219 as written, to a Second Reading to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on July 1
To refer Items 2026-212, 2026-213, 2026-217, 2026-218 and 2026-219 as written, to a Second Reading to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on July 16, 2026
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to refer Items 2026-212, 2026-213, 2026-217, 2026-218 and 2026-219 as written, to a Second Reading to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on July 16, 2026 VOTE: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-213 2026-213 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Board of Health: F.P.Tom Lee, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Conservation Commission: John Abodeely, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Disability Commission: Paul Logan, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029
From the minutes
“RESOLVED: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Board of Health: F.P.Tom Lee, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Conservation Commission: John Abodeely, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Disability Commission: Paul Logan, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029 VOTE: TO A 2ND READ ON 07/16/2026 - PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-217 2026-217 Order Authorizing Grants Of Easements For Gas Facilities To Serve Three Sewer Pump Stations On Town-owned Land
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction and for nominal monetary consideration, to grant perpetual easements to the Boston Gas Company, doing business as National Grid, or one of its related entities for the installation and operation of natural gas facilities to serve the following Town-owned land and easement areas described as follows: • Upon a portion of the land located at 990 Shootflying Road in Centerville, shown as Assessor Parcel 211-006, and described in an order of taking recorded at the Barnstable Land Registration Office of the Land Court as Document No. 1,500,742, an easement area comprised of 580± square feet as shown on a plan captioned “Gas Easement Exhibit Plan” “990 Shootflying Road (Centerville Village) Barnstable, Massachusetts”, prepared by the Town of Barnstable, Department of Pub
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction and for nominal monetary consideration, to grant perpetual easements to the Boston Gas Company, doing business as National Grid, or one of its related entities for the installation and operation of natural gas facilities to serve the following Town-owned land and easement areas described as follows: • Upon a … VOTE: TO A 2ND READ ON 07/16/2026 - PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-218 2026-218 Order Authorizing Grants Of Easements For Electric Facilities To Serve Three Sewer Pump Stations On Town-owned Land
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction and for nominal monetary consideration, to grant perpetual easements to NSTAR Electric Company, doing business as Eversource Energy, or one of its related entities for the installation and operation of an overhead line, utility pole and underground line for the distribution of electricity, related lines for control, relay and communication purposes, and associated at-grade appurtenances, including manholes, and associated parking areas, as applicable, to serve the following Town-owned land within the easement areas described as follows: • Upon a portion of the land located at 990 Shootflying Road in Centerville, shown as Assessor Parcel 211-006, and described in an order of taking recorded at the Barnstable Land Registration Office of the Land Court as Document N
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction and for nominal monetary consideration, to grant perpetual easements to NSTAR Electric Company, doing business as Eversource Energy, or one of its related entities for the installation and operation of an overhead line, utility pole and underground line for the distribution of electricity, related lines for … VOTE: TO A 2ND READ ON 07/16/2026 - PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-219 2026-219 Order Authorizing The Acquisition Of An Easement For Sewer Purposes On Land At 272 South Main Street In Centerville
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, for monetary consideration of $35,000, using funds previously appropriated under Item No. 2026-108, passed March 26, 2026, to purchase or take by eminent domain pursuant to Chapter 79 of the General Laws, as part of a negotiated transaction, for sewer purposes, including the construction and operation of sewer lines, infrastructure and a sewer pump station, a perpetual, exclusive easement under, across and on a portion of the land located at 272 South Main Street in Centerville and being a portion of Assessor Parcel 207-109. The easement area consists of 4,641± square feet as shown on a “Sewer Easement Exhibit Plan”, dated October 30, 2025, prepared by the JC Engineering Inc, and attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Town Manager may make minor changes to the easement area, as shown on the plan, to effe
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, for monetary consideration of $35,000, using funds previously appropriated under Item No. 2026-108, passed March 26, 2026, to purchase or take by eminent domain pursuant to Chapter 79 of the General Laws, as part of a negotiated transaction, for sewer purposes, including the construction and operation of sewer lines, infrastructure and a sewer … VOTE: TO A 2ND READ ON 07/16/2026 - PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-188 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
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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-189 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
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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-190 2026-190 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $273,810 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Town Council Budget
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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-191 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
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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-192 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
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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-193 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
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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-194 2026-194 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $250,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town Council's Fiscal Year 2027 Reserve Fund
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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-195 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
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: PASSES 9 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR.”
2026-196 2026-196 Appropriation Order For The Following Amounts For The Community Preservation Fund Program Set-asides And Administrative Expenses
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 the prior approval of the Town Manager.
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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH Break 8:00 to 8:10.”
2026-197 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
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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, 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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-201 2026-201 Order Amending Article Ii, Sewer Assessments, Chapter 184 Sewers And Water Of The General Ordinances (on the amendment)
Provided that in the event that the percentage change is negative no change shall be made (Sheingold) that would be on a year-by-year basis (Nober) Yes
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: Ludtke
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded provided that in the event that the percentage change is negative no change shall be made (Sheingold) that would be on a year-by-year basis (Nober) Yes VOTE: ON THE AMENDMENT PASSES 9 YES, 1 NO (LUDTKE) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
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 la (on the main motion as amendment)
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, provided in the event that the percentage change is negative no change shall be made.”
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: Ludtke
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: ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDMENT PASSES 9 YES, 1 NO (LUDTKE) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
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 Purposes
Open public hearing First Assistant Town Attorney Tom LaRosa gave the rationale seeing no one; no one online close public hearing Discussion: (Keane) access for the pedestrians and bikes (Kupfer) this doesn't quite indicate the changes to widen the islands and the shared use path for walking and biking, flashing beacons to draw attention to pedestrians, biking connections on South Street to remove it from traffic. (Beaudoin) gave more information about a shared use project (Keane) we are just looking at the easements do we have another bite at this apple (Ludtke) see this more frequently, share the concerns this is massive token to cars. People are walking all over the place, there might be another design review in this room. Hope we don't uproot trees (Kupfer) there will be no impact to the trees, we can take a breath, look at what the impacts might be, might be able to create more gree
From the minutes
“Open public hearing First Assistant Town Attorney Tom LaRosa gave the rationale seeing no one; no one online close public hearing Discussion: (Keane) access for the pedestrians and bikes (Kupfer) this doesn't quite indicate the changes to widen the islands and the shared use path for walking and biking, flashing beacons to draw attention to pedestrians, biking connections on South Street to remove it from traffic. (Beaudoin) gave more … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-215 2026-215 Order To Petition The General Court Of The Commonwealth To Enact Special Legislation Approving The Grant Of An Easement Or Grant Of Location For Public Utilities Over An Area Of Public Parkland In Hya
First Assistant Town Attorney Tom LaRosa gave the rationale Discussion: (Sheingold) Why is this property an article 97 issue? (LaRosa) on item 1998-055 town council authorized the purchase land for park purposes (Sheingold) Why does there need to be a petition to the legislation (LaRosa) this is a change of use or disposition of Article 97 land, need a special act to grant these to Eversource, the land was acquired for park land. (Ludtke) this was a huge deal back in the day, this was missed opportunity, why aren't we burying the utilities, was this considered in the engineering design (Beaudoin) multiple utility providers, tremendous capital costs, that was the reason for the above ground, it would be multiyear project (Ludtke) why is the pole in the sidewalk? (Beaudoin) the utility pole is not in the sidewalk it is feet away from the right of way (Ells) that parcel was the senior cente
From the minutes
“First Assistant Town Attorney Tom LaRosa gave the rationale Discussion: (Sheingold) Why is this property an article 97 issue? (LaRosa) on item 1998-055 town council authorized the purchase land for park purposes (Sheingold) Why does there need to be a petition to the legislation (LaRosa) this is a change of use or disposition of Article 97 land, need a special act to grant these to Eversource, the land was acquired for park land. … VOTE: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, 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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
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: PASSES 10 YES Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
2026-216 2026-216 Resolve Ensuring Compliance With Evolving Law And Federal Grant Conditions
Town Attorney Karen Nober gave the rationale Discussion: (Ludtke)I would not vote for this, never, I can't stand it (Bloom) what I heard was very dry more about mitigation that we are not abandoning civil rights, need to hear more (Nober) we are not abandoning civil rights, the town has robust equal employment opportunity act that is in full effect. WHEREAS. the federal government is currently requiring all federal grant recipients to certify that they do not operate any programs promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that violate any applicable federal anti-discrimination laws; and WHEREAS, the Town recognizes that the federal government has stated its intention to interpret this requirement so broadly as to include programs and policies that reference DEI or which may be construed to provide preferential treatment based on certain classifications, including, but n
The minutes record 9 yes, 0 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Town Attorney Karen Nober gave the rationale Discussion: (Ludtke)I would not vote for this, never, I can't stand it (Bloom) what I heard was very dry more about mitigation that we are not abandoning civil rights, need to hear more (Nober) we are not abandoning civil rights, the town has robust equal employment opportunity act that is in full effect. WHEREAS. the federal government is currently requiring all federal grant recipients to … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES, 1 N0 (LUDTKE) Roll Call:.”
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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