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July 16, 2026
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Charles Bloom, Seth Burdick, Kristine Clark, William Crocker, Jr., Lisa DaLuz, Thomas Keane, Mathew Levesque, Betty Ludtke, Barry Sheingold, Craig Tamash
Absent: Gordon Starr, John Crow
Every vote, in order
To accept the minutes of June 25, 2026, as presented.
Voted to accept the minutes of June 25, 2026, as presented.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Keane, Ludtke, Sheingold, TamashNo: DaLuzAbstained: Levesque
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the minutes of June 25, 2026, as presented. VOTE: PASSES 8 YES 1 NO (DALUZ) 1 ABSTAIN (LEVESQUE) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, JR., KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH COMMUNICATIONS - from elected officials, boards, committees and staff, commission reports, correspondence, and announcements: Great Streets Final Presentation: Daniel W. Santos, P.E., Director, Department of Public Works; James Kupfer, Director, Planning and Development Jim Kupfer, Director of Planning and Development, gave an overview of his PowerPoint presentation. Discussion:.”
2027-007 Refer item to the planning board as written: 2027-007 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article Iii District Regulations, To Revise The Definition Of Building Height For The Downtown Hyannis Zonin
To refer item to the planning board as written (2027-007: ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I, General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article III District Regulations, be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending Section 240-24-1.5.A(4) by striking subsections (a) and (b) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection (a): (a) Building height shall be defined as the vertical distance between the elevations of the natural mean grade and the highest point of the roof. The natural mean grade is calculated by taking the average of the existing grade at the proposed building footprint corners. SECTION 2 By amending Section 240-24.1.8 by deleting from subsection C(2)(a) the word “third” and replacing it with the words “half)
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 240 Zoning, Article III District Regulations, be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending Section 240-24-1.5.A(4) by striking subsections (a) and (b) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection (a): (a) Building height shall be defined as the vertical distance between the elevations of the … VOTE: REFER ITEM TO THE PLANNING BOARD AS WRITTEN - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2027-008 Refer item to the planning board as written: 2027-008 Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article Iii District Regulations, To Revise Primary And Secondary Front Setback Requirements In The Downtown
To refer item to the planning board as written (2027-008: ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I, General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Article III District Regulations, be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending Section 240-24.1.6 by striking the following from Table 3 under the heading “Setbacks - Principal Buildings” A - Primary Front Setback 0 foot minimum 15 feet maximum B - Secondary Front Setback 0 foot minimum 15 feet maximum SECTION 2 By amending Section 240-24.1.6 by inserting the following into Table 3 under the heading “Setbacks - Principal Buildings” A - Primary Front Setback i. Buildings not exceeding two stories 5 feet minimum;15 feet maximum ii. Buildings exceeding two stories 10 feet minimum; 15 feet maximum B)
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 240 Zoning, Article III District Regulations, be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending Section 240-24.1.6 by striking the following from Table 3 under the heading “Setbacks - Principal Buildings” A - Primary Front Setback 0 foot minimum 15 feet maximum B - Secondary Front Setback 0 foot minimum 15 feet … VOTE: REFER ITEM TO THE PLANNING BOARD AS WRITTEN - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2027-009 Refer item to the planning board as written: 2027-009 Amending The Code Of Town Of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 To Amend The Zoning Map To Revise The Boundaries Of The Downtown Main Street And Downtown Neighborhood Zoning Districts
To refer item to the planning board as written (2027-009: ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I, General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending the Zoning Map of Barnstable, Mass. dated September 1, 1998, as previously amended, as referenced in Article II, Section 240-6, to amend the “Downtown Main Street District” and “Downtown Neighborhood District” as shown on the draft map dated June 03, 2026, prepared by the Town of Barnstable Geographical Information System Unit, entitled “Downtown Hyannis Zoning Districts - Proposed Map Amendment Downtown Main Street to Downtown Neighborhood”.)
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 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 By amending the Zoning Map of Barnstable, Mass. dated September 1, 1998, as previously amended, as referenced in Article II, Section 240-6, to amend the “Downtown Main Street District” and “Downtown Neighborhood District” as shown on the draft map dated June 03, … VOTE: REFER ITEM TO THE PLANNING BOARD AS WRITTEN - PASSES UNANIMOUS Proposed Vote: To refer Items 2027-001, 2027-011 and 2027-014 to a Second Reading to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on August 20, 2026.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2027-001 Refer to second reading on august 20, 2026: 2027-001 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
To refer to second reading on august 20, 2026 (2027-001: RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Board of Assessors: James O'Neill, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; District Improvement Financing Program Advisory Committee (DIF): Jen Villa, as a business representative member outside the Business Improvement District (BID); Open Space Committee: Sharon Harrison, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; Zoning Board of Appeals: John Carey, as an associate member to a term expiring 06/30/2027)
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: Board of Assessors: James O'Neill, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2029; District Improvement Financing Program Advisory Committee (DIF): Jen Villa, as a business representative member outside the Business Improvement District (BID); Open Space Committee: Sharon … VOTE: REFER TO SECOND READING ON AUGUST 20, 2026 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2027-011 Refer to second reading on august 20, 2026: 2027-011 Order Authorizing The Taking Of Road Easements By Eminent Domain For Sewer And Water Purposes Over Certain Private Roads In Centerville Village In Connection With The Long Pond Area Sewer Expansion Pr
To refer to second reading on august 20, 2026 (2027-011: ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, to take by eminent domain under Chapter 79 of the Massachusetts General Laws or otherwise acquire for sewer and water purposes a perpetual easement through, under, across and on all or any portion of the following described private roads for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, relocation, and replacement of sewer and water lines and infrastructure for the same and for all purposes for which such easements are commonly used in the Town of Barnstable: CEDAR POINT CIRCLE EVELYN CIRCLE FERNBROOK LANE 40' WIDE RIGHT OF WAY, OFF OLD POST ROAD COTTAGE LANE SCOTTSDALE ROAD HORATIO LANE HEADWATERS )
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, to take by eminent domain under Chapter 79 of the Massachusetts General Laws or otherwise acquire for sewer and water purposes a perpetual easement through, under, across and on all or any portion of the following described private roads for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, relocation, … VOTE: REFER TO SECOND READING ON AUGUST 20, 2026 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2026-014 Refer to second reading on august 20, 2026: 2026-014 Authorization Of A Housing Development Incentive Program Tax Increment Exemption Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And 91 Louis Llc For Four (4) New Market Rate Residential Rental Units Located
To refer to second reading on august 20, 2026 (2026-014: ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and 91 Louis LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for four (4) market rate residential units located at 91 Louis Street, Hyannis, substantially in the form presented to the Town Council at this meeting, and further authorizes the Town Manager to execute the TIE Agreement and submit it to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for approval.)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and 91 Louis LLC pursuant to the Housing Development Incentive Program, M.G.L. c. 40V, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 760 CMR 66.00, for four (4) market rate residential units located at 91 Louis Street, Hyannis, substantially in the form presented to the … VOTE: REFER TO SECOND READING ON AUGUST 20, 2026 - PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2026-212 2026-212 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: District Improvement Financing Advisory Committee: Satchel Douglas, as a resident representing Precinct 9; Elizabeth Young, as a resident representing Precinct 13.
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: District Improvement Financing Advisory Committee: Satchel Douglas, as a resident representing Precinct 9; Elizabeth Young, as a resident representing Precinct 13. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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
“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: 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: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was 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 … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES 1 NO (DALUZ).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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 No
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was 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 … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
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
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was 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 … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2027-002 2027-002 Resolve To Schedule A Special Election To Be Held On October 13, 2026 To Fill A Vacancy On The Town Council
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby declares that a vacancy currently exists in the office of Town Councilor, Precinct 13; and further, the Town Council requests that the Town Clerk begin planning a special election to be held on October 13, 2026, to fill said seat for the balance of the unexpired term.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby declares that a vacancy currently exists in the office of Town Councilor, Precinct 13; and further, the Town Council requests that the Town Clerk begin planning a special election to be held on October 13, 2026, to fill said seat for the balance of the unexpired term. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2027-003 2027-003 Authorization To Contract For And Expend A Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal And Tribal Technical Assistance Grant In The Amount Of $50,000 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office For Admini
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance grant in the amount of $50,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office for Administration and Finance for the purpose of updating the Town's Hazard Mitigation Plan.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance grant in the amount of $50,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office for Administration and Finance for the purpose of updating the Town's Hazard Mitigation Plan. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2027-004 2027-004 Approval And Ratification Of Town Manager's Decision To Act On Behalf Of The Town To Join The Statewide Public Safety Mutual Aid Agreement Established Pursuant To Section 4j Of Chapter 40 Of The Gener
RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve and ratify the decision of the Town Manager to act on behalf of the Town of Barnstable to join the statewide public safety mutual aid agreement established pursuant to section 4J of Chapter 40 of the General Laws
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby approve and ratify the decision of the Town Manager to act on behalf of the Town of Barnstable to join the statewide public safety mutual aid agreement established pursuant to section 4J of Chapter 40 of the General Laws VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2027-005 2027-005 Acquisition Of An Affordable Housing Restriction On Land Located In Hyannis At 55 Wilkens Lane
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 from Hyannis II MF Owner LLC for the creation of permanently deed restricted Affordable Housing Units in accordance with Chapter 9, Article 1, of the Town Code, on a 14.98± acre parcel of land with an address of 55 Wilkens Lane in Hyannis and being described in a deed recorded in the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds at Book 37341, Page 216. The Town Manager is further authorized to negotiate, accept, sign, deliver, and record any documents necessary to effectuate this Resolve and complete the transaction.
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 from Hyannis II MF Owner LLC for the creation of permanently deed restricted Affordable Housing Units in accordance with Chapter 9, Article 1, of … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2027-010 2027-010 Acquisition Of An Affordable Housing Restriction On Land Located At 235 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, from Ronald D. Bourgeois, as Trustee of the 235 Barnstable Road Realty Trust, for the creation of permanently deed restricted Affordable Housing Units in accordance with Chapter 9, Article 1, of the Town Code, on land located at 235 Barnstable Road in Hyannis, described in a Quitclaim Deed filed in the Barnstable Land Registration Office of the Land Court as Document No. 1,536,045, with Certificate of Title No. 241092. The Town Manager is further authorized to negotiate, accept, sign, deliver, and record any documents necessary to effectuate this Resolve and complete the transaction.
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, from Ronald D. Bourgeois, as Trustee of the 235 Barnstable Road Realty Trust, for the creation of permanently deed restricted Affordable Housing … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS 2027- 012 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT FOR AND EXPEND A FISCAL YEAR 2027 VICTIM AND SURVIVOR SERVICES GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,722.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2027-015 2027-015 Establishing Town Policy Regarding The Town Council's Consideration Of The Acceptance And Layout Of New Private Ways As Public Ways
RESOLVED: That it shall be the policy of the Town to prioritize for consideration the acceptance and layout as public ways, pursuant to G.L. c. 82, § 21, of new private ways within the Town in subdivisions approved by the Planning Board under the Subdivision Control Law; provided that the Town Council may consider the acceptance and layout of new private ways that have been granted waivers by the Planning Board during the Definitive Subdivision process, after the Town Council has received a recommendation from the Director of the Department of Public Works or his designee.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That it shall be the policy of the Town to prioritize for consideration the acceptance and layout as public ways, pursuant to G.L. c. 82, § 21, of new private ways within the Town in subdivisions approved by the Planning Board under the Subdivision Control Law; provided that the Town Council may consider the acceptance and layout of new private ways that have been granted waivers by … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2027-016 2027-016 Resolve Dissolving And Discontinuing The Tax Increment Exemption (tie) Committee Of The Town Council And Requiring That Approvals Of New Tie Applications By The Town Council Shall Not Exceed The Minim
To amend this item to substitute the redraft version.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to amend this item to substitute the redraft version. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” 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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