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Dennis Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

December 11, 2018

30 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Bob Mezzadri, Chris Flanagan

Absent: Sheryl McMahon

Every vote, in order

Enter into executive session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #6: to discuss : the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate 481 Main St, South Dennis MA 02660 as the Chair : so declares...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To enter into executive session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #6: to discuss : the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate 481 Main St, South Dennis MA 02660 as the Chair : so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved to enter into executive session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #6: to discuss : the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate 481 Main St, South Dennis MA 02660 as the Chair : so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted Chris Flanagan "aye," Bob Mezzadri "aye," John Terrio "aye," and Paul McCormick "aye.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Adjourn executive session and return to public session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn executive session and return to public session

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved to adjourn executive session and return to public session. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted Chris Flanagan "aye," Bob Mezzadri "aye," John Terrio "aye," and Paul | McCormick "aye.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

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Approve the request for the Village Improvement Society for the seasonal display

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the request for the Village Improvement Society for the seasonal display

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved to approve the request for the Village Improvement Society for the seasonal display. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

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Sign the purchase and sale agreement for 481 Main St, South Dennis

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To sign the purchase and sale agreement for 481 Main St, South Dennis

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved to sign the purchase and sale agreement for 481 Main St, South Dennis. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Tentatively approve the Municipal Buildings Budget #192 in the amount of $879,909

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To tentatively approve the Municipal Buildings Budget #192 in the amount of $879,909

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved to tentatively approve the Municipal Buildings Budget #192 in the amount of $879,909. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the engineering budget #411 in the amount of $410,301. |

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the engineering budget #411 in the amount of $410,301. |

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved tentative approval of the engineering budget #411 in the amount of $410,301. | Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the DPW Budget #422 in the amount of $2,334,155

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the DPW Budget #422 in the amount of $2,334,155. John 2

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved tentative approval of the DPW Budget #422 in the amount of $2,334,155. John 2 Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Tentatively approve the Snow and Ice Budget #423 in the amount of 225,000. |

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To tentatively approve the Snow and Ice Budget #423 in the amount of 225,000. |

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved to tentatively approve the Snow and Ice Budget #423 in the amount of 225,000. | . John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the street lighting budget #424 in the amount of $78,000. £

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the street lighting budget #424 in the amount of $78,000. £

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved tentative approval of the street lighting budget #424 in the amount of $78,000. £ Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the Waste Collection budget #433 in the amount of $1,259,947

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the Waste Collection budget #433 in the amount of $1,259,947

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved tentative approval of the Waste Collection budget #433 in the amount of $1,259,947, Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Tentative approve of the council on Aging budget #541 in the amount of $233,200

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approve of the council on Aging budget #541 in the amount of $233,200. :

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved tentative approve of the council on Aging budget #541 in the amount of $233,200. : Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)

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Tentative approval of the Veteran's Services Budget #543 of $208,337

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the Veteran's Services Budget #543 of $208,337. Chris |

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved tentative approval of the Veteran's Services Budget #543 of $208,337. Chris | Flanagan seconded, The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the Commission on Disabilities budget #548 in the : amount of $2,859

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the Commission on Disabilities budget #548 in the : amount of $2,859

From the minutes

“Chris Flanagan moved tentative approval of the Commission on Disabilities budget #548 in the : amount of $2,859. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Mezzadri)

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Tentatively approve the Human Services Budget #599 in the amount of 7 $67,750

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To tentatively approve the Human Services Budget #599 in the amount of 7 $67,750

From the minutes

“Chris Flanagan moved to tentatively approve the Human Services Budget #599 in the amount of 7 $67,750. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Mezzadri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the Property and Liability Insurance budget #193 in the e amount of $458,200

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the Property and Liability Insurance budget #193 in the e amount of $458,200

From the minutes

“Chris Flanagan moved tentative approval of the Property and Liability Insurance budget #193 in the e amount of $458,200. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Mezzadri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the Fringe Benefits budget #910 in the amount of : $7,417,619

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the Fringe Benefits budget #910 in the amount of : $7,417,619

From the minutes

“Chris Flanagan moved tentative approval of the Fringe Benefits budget #910 in the amount of : $7,417,619. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Mezzadri)

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Tentative approval of the Natural Resources budget #175 in the amount of 2 $446,037

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the Natural Resources budget #175 in the amount of 2 $446,037

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved tentative approval of the Natural Resources budget #175 in the amount of 2 $446,037. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the Planning budget #175 in the amount of $173,743

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the Planning budget #175 in the amount of $173,743

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved tentative approval of the Planning budget #175 in the amount of $173,743. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the Health Department budget #510 in the amount of | $392,661

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the Health Department budget #510 in the amount of | $392,661

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved tentative approval of the Health Department budget #510 in the amount of | $392,661. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the Building Department budget #241 in the amount of ; $370,038

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the Building Department budget #241 in the amount of ; $370,038

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved tentative approval of the Building Department budget #241 in the amount of ; $370,038. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the Historical Commission budget #691 in the amount of ; $1,000

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the Historical Commission budget #691 in the amount of ; $1,000

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved tentative approval of the Historical Commission budget #691 in the amount of ; $1,000. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the South Dennis Historic District Commission budget #692 ; in the amount of $11,815

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the South Dennis Historic District Commission budget #692 ; in the amount of $11,815

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved tentative approval of the South Dennis Historic District Commission budget #692 ; in the amount of $11,815. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the Old King's Highway budget #693 in the amount of $29,760

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the Old King's Highway budget #693 in the amount of $29,760

From the minutes

“Chris Flanagan moved tentative approval of the Old King's Highway budget #693 in the amount of $29,760. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Mezzadri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the Retirement of Debt Principal budget #710 in the : amount of $1,755,000

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the Retirement of Debt Principal budget #710 in the : amount of $1,755,000

From the minutes

“Chris Flanagan moved tentative approval of the Retirement of Debt Principal budget #710 in the : amount of $1,755,000. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the Interest Long Term Debt budget #751 in the amount of | $262,875

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the Interest Long Term Debt budget #751 in the amount of | $262,875

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved tentative approval of the Interest Long Term Debt budget #751 in the amount of | $262,875. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the Interest Short Term Debt budget #752 in the amount i of $150,086

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the Interest Short Term Debt budget #752 in the amount i of $150,086

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved tentative approval of the Interest Short Term Debt budget #752 in the amount i of $150,086. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Tentative approval of the Fringe Benefits budget #910 in the amount of $7,417,619

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Tentative approval of the Fringe Benefits budget #910 in the amount of $7,417,619

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved tentative approval of the Fringe Benefits budget #910 in the amount of $7,417,619. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Sign the letter

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To sign the letter

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to sign the letter. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Accept the resignation of Harry Graff from the Conservation Commission and thank him for his service

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the resignation of Harry Graff from the Conservation Commission and thank him for his service

From the minutes

“Bob Mezzadri moved to accept the resignation of Harry Graff from the Conservation Commission and thank him for his service. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to adjourn. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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