MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
January 30, 2018
24 recorded votes, 9 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:
- Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Fund the plover mitigation via a receipts reserved account to be initially funded by free cash
To fund the plover mitigation via a receipts reserved account to be initially funded by free cash. John Terrio seconded. Sheryl McMahon said that she feels it still should be funded through raise and appropriate as it's not truly a one-time article. Motion: Bob Mezzadri amended his motion to raise and appropriate $11,600 to fund the plover mitigation with a receipts reserved account
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to fund the plover mitigation via a receipts reserved account to be initially funded by free cash. John Terrio seconded. Sheryl McMahon said that she feels it still should be funded through raise and appropriate as it's not truly a one-time article. Motion: Bob Mezzadri amended his motion to raise and appropriate $11,600 to fund the plover mitigation with a receipts reserved account. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Tentative approval of Department of Natural Resources Budget #171 in the amount of $433,593.00
Tentative approval of Department of Natural Resources Budget #171 in the amount of $433,593.00
Yes: McCormick, Mezzadri, Terrio, TurnerNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Bob moved tentative approval of Department of Natural Resources Budget #171 in the amount of $433,593.00. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1-0 (SM).” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Turner)
Tentative approval of Department of Treasurer/Collector Budget #171 in the amount of $395,717
Tentative approval of Department of Treasurer/Collector Budget #171 in the amount of $395,717
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved tentative approval of Department of Treasurer/Collector Budget #171 in the amount of $395,717. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Turner)
Tentative approval of Department of Natural Resources Budget #171 in the amount of $16,000
Tentative approval of Department of Natural Resources Budget #171 in the amount of $16,000
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved tentative approval of Department of Natural Resources Budget #171 in the amount of $16,000. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Turner)
Tentative approval of Retirement Principal #710 in the amount of $1,825,000
Tentative approval of Retirement Principal #710 in the amount of $1,825,000
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved tentative approval of Retirement Principal #710 in the amount of $1,825,000. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Tentative approval of Harbor Budget #295 in the amount of $334,860
Tentative approval of Harbor Budget #295 in the amount of $334,860
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved tentative approval of Harbor Budget #295 in the amount of $334,860. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Tentative approval of Engineering Budget #411 in the amount of $404,201
Tentative approval of Engineering Budget #411 in the amount of $404,201
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved tentative approval of Engineering Budget #411 in the amount of $404,201. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)
Tentative approval of Health Department Budget #510 in the amount of $401,109
Tentative approval of Health Department Budget #510 in the amount of $401,109
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved tentative approval of Health Department Budget #510 in the amount of $401,109. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Turner)
Tentative approval of Recreation Department Budget #630 in the amount of $127,908
Tentative approval of Recreation Department Budget #630 in the amount of $127,908
From the minutes
“Cleon Turner moved tentative approval of Recreation Department Budget #630 in the amount of $127,908. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Turner, second: Terrio)
Tentative approval of Beach Department Budget #635 in the amount of $768,100
Tentative approval of Beach Department Budget #635 in the amount of $768,100
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved tentative approval of Beach Department Budget #635 in the amount of $768,100. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Turner)
Tentative approval of Golf Department Budget #640 in the amount of $1,793,046
Tentative approval of Golf Department Budget #640 in the amount of $1,793,046
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved tentative approval of Golf Department Budget #640 in the amount of $1,793,046. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Turner)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to close the hearing. Sheryl McMahon seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Approve the change of class for Sapori d'Italia from an annual to a seasonal license
The Board approve the change of class for Sapori d'Italia from an annual to a seasonal license
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved that the Board approve the change of class for Sapori d'Italia from an annual to a seasonal license. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Turner)
The manager remain Lynne Whiting Hamlyn
The manager remain Lynne Whiting Hamlyn
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved that the manager remain Lynne Whiting Hamlyn. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to close the hearing. Sheryl McMahon seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Approve an annual all alcohol restaurant license for Horsefoot Cove LLC d/b/a Sundancer's located 116 Main St., West Dennis for food and beverage service Monday thru Saturday 8am - 1am and on...
The Board approve an annual all alcohol restaurant license for Horsefoot Cove LLC d/b/a Sundancer's located 116 Main St., West Dennis for food and beverage service Monday thru Saturday 8am - 1am and on Sunday from 10am thru Lam
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Cleon Turner moved that the Board approve an annual all alcohol restaurant license for Horsefoot Cove LLC d/b/a Sundancer's located 116 Main St., West Dennis for food and beverage service Monday thru Saturday 8am - 1am and on Sunday from 10am thru Lam . Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Turner, second: Mezzadri)
Be Diane Kelley be appointed as the manager
Be Diane Kelley be appointed as the manager
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Cleon Turner moved that be Diane Kelley be appointed as the manager. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Turner, second: Mezzadri)
The entertainment license as requested for indoor entertainment licenses for Monday thru Saturday from 5pm - lam and Sunday from 1pm thru 12am for a total of up to 5 musicians, dancing, and...
The entertainment license as requested for indoor entertainment licenses for Monday thru Saturday from 5pm - lam and Sunday from 1pm thru 12am for a total of up to 5 musicians, dancing, and jukebox be approved
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Cleon Turner moved that the entertainment license as requested for indoor entertainment licenses for Monday thru Saturday from 5pm - lam and Sunday from 1pm thru 12am for a total of up to 5 musicians, dancing, and jukebox be approved. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Turner, second: Mezzadri)
Tentative approval of Debt Long Term Interest Budget #751 in the amount of $321,526
Tentative approval of Debt Long Term Interest Budget #751 in the amount of $321,526
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved tentative approval of Debt Long Term Interest Budget #751 in the amount of $321,526. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Turner)
Tentative approval of Debt Short Term Interest Budget #752 in the amount of $151,957
Tentative approval of Debt Short Term Interest Budget #752 in the amount of $151,957
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved tentative approval of Debt Short Term Interest Budget #752 in the amount of $151,957. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Tentative approval of the Fringe Benefits Budget #910 in the amount of $7,235,137
Tentative approval of the Fringe Benefits Budget #910 in the amount of $7,235,137
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved tentative approval of the Fringe Benefits Budget #910 in the amount of $7,235,137. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Turner)
Appoint Paul Fowler as the Local Building Inspector
To appoint Paul Fowler as the Local Building Inspector
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon, Cleon Turner, John Terrio and Bob Mezzadri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Cleon Turner moved to appoint Paul Fowler as the Local Building Inspector. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Turner, second: Mezzadri)
Continue the minutes
To continue the minutes
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to continue the minutes. Cleon Turner seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Turner)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Cleon Turner moved to adjourn. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Turner, second: Mezzadri)
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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