MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
January 23, 2018
23 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon, Cleon Turner, John Terrio, Bob Mezzadri
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Terrio left the meeting and did not return.
- Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Accept the report of the Capital Outlay Committee with the greatest appreciation of their efforts
To accept the report of the Capital Outlay Committee with the greatest appreciation of their efforts
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved to accept the report of the Capital Outlay Committee with the greatest appreciation of their efforts. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Tentative approval of Other Human Services Budget #543 in the amount of $208,471
Tentative approval of Other Human Services Budget #543 in the amount of $208,471
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved tentative approval of Other Human Services Budget #543 in the amount of $208,471. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)
Tentative approval of the Council on Aging Budget #541 in the amount of $230,785
Tentative approval of the Council on Aging Budget #541 in the amount of $230,785
From the minutes
“Cleon Turner moved tentative approval of the Council on Aging Budget #541 in the amount of $230,785. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Turner, second: Terrio)
Tentative approval of the Commission on Disabilities Budget #548 in the amount of $2,859
Tentative approval of the Commission on Disabilities Budget #548 in the amount of $2,859
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved tentative approval of the Commission on Disabilities Budget #548 in the amount of $2,859. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Turner)
Tentative approval of the Library Budget #610 in the amount of $582,036
Tentative approval of the Library Budget #610 in the amount of $582,036
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved tentative approval of the Library Budget #610 in the amount of $582,036. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Turner)
Appoint John Simpson to the Waterways Commission with a term to expire 3/31/18
To appoint John Simpson to the Waterways Commission with a term to expire 3/31/18
Yes: McCormick, McMahon, MezzadriNo: Terrio, Turner
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to appoint John Simpson to the Waterways Commission with a term to expire 3/31/18. Sheryl McMahon seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2-0 (JT, CT).” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Appoint Chris McCormick to the Board of Health with a term to expire 3/31/18
To appoint Chris McCormick to the Board of Health with a term to expire 3/31/18
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Chris McCormick to the Board of Health with a term to expire 3/31/18. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Turner)
Tentative approval of Town Clerk Budget #161 in the amount of $108,995
Tentative approval of Town Clerk Budget #161 in the amount of $108,995
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved tentative approval of Town Clerk Budget #161 in the amount of $108,995. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Turner)
Tentative approval of the Elections Budget #162 in the amount of $57,029
Tentative approval of the Elections Budget #162 in the amount of $57,029
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved tentative approval of the Elections Budget #162 in the amount of $57,029. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Postpone the Department of Natural Resources Budget #171 until next week
To postpone the Department of Natural Resources Budget #171 until next week
From the minutes
“Cleon Turner moved to postpone the Department of Natural Resources Budget #171 until next week. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Turner, second: Mezzadri)
Tentative approval of the Police Budget #210 in the amount of $5,811,375
Tentative approval of the Police Budget #210 in the amount of $5,811,375
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved tentative approval of the Police Budget #210 in the amount of $5,811,375. Sheryl McMahon seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Tentative approval of the Animal Control Budget #292 in the amount of $120,445
Tentative approval of the Animal Control Budget #292 in the amount of $120,445
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved tentative approval of the Animal Control Budget #292 in the amount of $120,445. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Turner)
Tentative approval of the Fire Department Budget #220 in the amount of $5,095,490
Tentative approval of the Fire Department Budget #220 in the amount of $5,095,490
From the minutes
“Cleon Turner moved tentative approval of the Fire Department Budget #220 in the amount of $5,095,490. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Turner, second: Mezzadri)
Tentative approval of the Finance Committee Budget #131 in the amount of $248,405.00
Tentative approval of the Finance Committee Budget #131 in the amount of $248,405.00
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved tentative approval of the Finance Committee Budget #131 in the amount of $248,405.00. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Turner)
Tentative approval of the Accounting Budget #135 in the amount of $281,848
Tentative approval of the Accounting Budget #135 in the amount of $281,848
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved tentative approval of the Accounting Budget #135 in the amount of $281,848. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Turner)
Tentative approval of the Central Purchasing Budget #138 in the amount of $1,001,927
Tentative approval of the Central Purchasing Budget #138 in the amount of $1,001,927
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved tentative approval of the Central Purchasing Budget #138 in the amount of $1,001,927. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Turner)
Tentative approval of the Selectmen's Budget #122 in the amount of $39,273
Tentative approval of the Selectmen's Budget #122 in the amount of $39,273
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved tentative approval of the Selectmen's Budget #122 in the amount of $39,273. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Turner)
Tentative approval of the Administration Department Budget #129 in the amount of $586,755
Tentative approval of the Administration Department Budget #129 in the amount of $586,755
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved tentative approval of the Administration Department Budget #129 in the amount of $586,755. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Place the ballot question for the debt exclusion
The Board place the ballot question for the debt exclusion
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved that the Board place the ballot question for the debt exclusion. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Turner)
Appoint Dan Garte as the Part Time Local Building Inspector and to accept the resignation from Alternative Energy Committee with special thanks
To appoint Dan Garte as the Part Time Local Building Inspector and to accept the resignation from Alternative Energy Committee with special thanks
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Cleon Turner moved to appoint Dan Garte as the Part Time Local Building Inspector and to accept the resignation from Alternative Energy Committee with special thanks. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Turner, second: Mezzadri)
Approve the 12/19/17 minutes subject to grammatical corrections
To approve the 12/19/17 minutes subject to grammatical corrections
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to approve the 12/19/17 minutes subject to grammatical corrections. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Turner)
Approve the 1/9/18 minutes subject to grammatical corrections
To approve the 1/9/18 minutes subject to grammatical corrections
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved to approve the 1/9/18 minutes subject to grammatical corrections. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Turner)
Adjourn
To adjourn
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved to adjourn. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Turner)
From the Dennis Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (2023 on) and its Laserfiche records archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Dennis (Select Board page)
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