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March 26, 2019
33 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon, John Terrio, Bob Mezzadri, Chris Flanagan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A §2ZA Reason #3
To enter into executive session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A §2ZA Reason #3. To conduct contract negotiations with Non-Union personne! including MaryAnne Gibbs as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body as the Chair so declares and to return to public session afterwards
From the minutes
“Chris Flanagan moved to enter into executive session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A §2ZA Reason #3. To conduct contract negotiations with Non-Union personne! including MaryAnne Gibbs as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body as the Chair so declares and to return to public session afterwards. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted Chris Flanagan "aye," Bob Mezzadri "aye," John Terrio "aye," Sheryl McMahon "aye," and Pau! McCormick "aye.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Mezzadri)
Adjourn executive session and return to public session at 5:00pm
Adjourn executive session and return to public session at 5:00pm
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved adjourn executive session and return to public session at 5:00pm. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted Chris Flanagan "aye," Bob Mezzadri "aye," John Terrio "aye," Sheryl McMahon "aye," and Paul McCormick "aye.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen
Yes: Flanagan, McCormickAbstained: McMahon, Mezzadri, TerrioThe minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board of Selectmen voted 2-0-3 (BM, JT, SM).”
Place the article on the warrant
To place the article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to place the article on the warrant. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Flanagan)
Place and support the article
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to place and support the article. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Support the parking lot reconfiguration
To support the parking lot reconfiguration
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to support the parking lot reconfiguration. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Place gates at Cold Storage, Harborview, and Chapin Beaches
To place gates at Cold Storage, Harborview, and Chapin Beaches
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved to place gates at Cold Storage, Harborview, and Chapin Beaches. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Place and support the regional school agreement article as presented
To place and support the regional school agreement article as presented
Yes: Flanagan, McCormick, MezzadriAbstained: McMahon, Terrio
From the minutes
“Chris Flanagan moved to place and support the regional school agreement article as presented. Paul McCormick seconded. Bob Mezzadri said that for the purpose of getting this on the Town Meeting floor, he would change his vote to a yes vote. He said that this is too big of an issue to be decided exclusively by the 5 people on the Board. John Terrio said that he will stay as abstaining because this it is embarrassing. He said that the Town of Yarmouth is suiting us. We didn't do anything. Bob Mezzadri said that this isn't the last meeting on this. He reminded the public that there is a public forum on the Schools at 6:00pm on April 24". Shery! McMahon stated that she agrees with the principle. She said that this has been a hard decision. The Board of Selectmen voted 3-0-2 (JT, SM}.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)
Evan Tuohy-Bedford be appointed as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one year probationary period for a term beginning Monday, April 1, 2019 and...
Evan Tuohy-Bedford be appointed as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one year probationary period for a term beginning Monday, April 1, 2019 and expiring March 31, 2020
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved that Evan Tuohy-Bedford be appointed as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one year probationary period for a term beginning Monday, April 1, 2019 and expiring March 31, 2020. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Evan Tuchy-Bedford be appointed as a Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Monday, April 1, 2019 and expiring March 31, 2020
Evan Tuchy-Bedford be appointed as a Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Monday, April 1, 2019 and expiring March 31, 2020
From the minutes
“Chris Flanagan moved that Evan Tuchy-Bedford be appointed as a Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Monday, April 1, 2019 and expiring March 31, 2020. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Mezzadri)
Place and support the article
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“Chris Flanagan moved to place and support the article. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Mezzadri)
Approve the easement
To approve the easement
Yes: Flanagan, McCormick, Mezzadri, TerrioAbstained: McMahon
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to approve the easement. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-1 (SM).” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Place and support the article
To place and support the article
Yes: Flanagan, McCormick, Mezzadri, TerrioAbstained: McMahon
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to place and support the article. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-1 (SM}.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Flanagan)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Chris Flanagan moved to close the hearing. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Mezzadri)
Place and support the article as presented
To place and support the article as presented
From the minutes
“Chris Flanagan moved to place and support the article as presented. Bob Mezzadri seconded. Bob Mezzadri asked if this applies to remodels. Seth Pickering replied that it does not. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Mezzadri)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to close the hearing. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Place and support the article
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved to place and support the article. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to close the hearing. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Place and support the article as written
To place and support the article as written
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to place and support the article as written. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Flanagan)
Continue the hearing
To continue the hearing
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to continue the hearing. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Flanagan)
Approve the change of manager as Sarah Scanevin
To approve the change of manager as Sarah Scanevin
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to approve the change of manager as Sarah Scanevin. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Flanagan)
Renew the Seasonal Common Victualler All Alcohol Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips, Chapin's Beach Bar, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Improper Bostonian, Joey's Pizza, Kreme 'N Kone, Lighthouse Inn,...
To renew the Seasonal Common Victualler All Alcohol Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips, Chapin's Beach Bar, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Improper Bostonian, Joey's Pizza, Kreme 'N Kone, Lighthouse Inn, Pelham House, Royal Pizza, The Sailing Cow Deli & Café, Sand Dollar Bar & Grill, The Seaview, South Street Deport, Summer Shanty, Swan River Restaurant, West Dennis Sand Bar, Wee Packet, Wooden Shoe, and Fin Seafood until November 30, 2019
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved to renew the Seasonal Common Victualler All Alcohol Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips, Chapin's Beach Bar, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Improper Bostonian, Joey's Pizza, Kreme 'N Kone, Lighthouse Inn, Pelham House, Royal Pizza, The Sailing Cow Deli & Café, Sand Dollar Bar & Grill, The Seaview, South Street Deport, Summer Shanty, Swan River Restaurant, West Dennis Sand Bar, Wee Packet, Wooden Shoe, and Fin Seafood until November 30, 2019. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Flanagan)
Renew the Seasonal Package Store All Alcohol Licenses for Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors, and Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2019
To renew the Seasonal Package Store All Alcohol Licenses for Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors, and Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2019
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved to renew the Seasonal Package Store All Alcohol Licenses for Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors, and Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2019. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Flanagan)
Renew the Seasonal Club All Aicohol License for the Dennis Yacht Club until November 30, 2019
To renew the Seasonal Club All Aicohol License for the Dennis Yacht Club until November 30, 2019
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved to renew the Seasonal Club All Aicohol License for the Dennis Yacht Club until November 30, 2019. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Flanagan)
Renew the Seasonal Innholder's Ail Alcohol Licenses for the Deep End Cafe, Gina's House and the Lighthouse [nn until November 30, 2019
To renew the Seasonal Innholder's Ail Alcohol Licenses for the Deep End Cafe, Gina's House and the Lighthouse [nn until November 30, 2019
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved to renew the Seasonal Innholder's Ail Alcohol Licenses for the Deep End Cafe, Gina's House and the Lighthouse [nn until November 30, 2019. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Flanagan)
Renew the Wine & Malt Restaurant License for Knockout Pizza, Showtime Foods and Original Seafood until November 30, 2019
To renew the Wine & Malt Restaurant License for Knockout Pizza, Showtime Foods and Original Seafood until November 30, 2019
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to renew the Wine & Malt Restaurant License for Knockout Pizza, Showtime Foods and Original Seafood until November 30, 2019. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Flanagan)
Renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt Package Store License for One Stop and Sapori d'Italia until November 30, 2019
To renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt Package Store License for One Stop and Sapori d'Italia until November 30, 2019
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt Package Store License for One Stop and Sapori d'Italia until November 30, 2019. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0- 0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Flanagan)
Renew the Seasonal Weekday & Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips, Chapin's Beach Bar, Improper Bostonian, Knockout Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Pelham House, Sailing Cow Deli & Café,...
To renew the Seasonal Weekday & Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips, Chapin's Beach Bar, Improper Bostonian, Knockout Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Pelham House, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, Sand Dollar Bar & Grill, The Sea View, Summer Shanty, Swan River Restaurant, Dennis Yacht Club, Cape Playhouse, Cartwheels, Drive-O-Rama, Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor, and Corsair & Cross Rip until November 30, 2019
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chris Flanagan moved to renew the Seasonal Weekday & Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips, Chapin's Beach Bar, Improper Bostonian, Knockout Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Pelham House, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, Sand Dollar Bar & Grill, The Sea View, Summer Shanty, Swan River Restaurant, Dennis Yacht Club, Cape Playhouse, Cartwheels, Drive-O-Rama, Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor, and Corsair & Cross Rip until November 30, 2019. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Mezzadri)
Update the non-union policy per the agreed upon collective bargaining agreements
To update the non-union policy per the agreed upon collective bargaining agreements
From the minutes
“Bob Mezzadri moved to update the non-union policy per the agreed upon collective bargaining agreements. John Terrio seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Accept the $50 donation from MaryAnne Miles to the Dennis Public Library
To accept the $50 donation from MaryAnne Miles to the Dennis Public Library
From the minutes
“Chris Fianagan moved to accept the $50 donation from MaryAnne Miles to the Dennis Public Library. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Mezzadri)
Approve the minutes as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved to approve the minutes as amended. Chris Flanagan seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Flanagan)
Approve the minutes subject to grammatical corrections
To approve the minutes subject to grammatical corrections. Shery!
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the minutes subject to grammatical corrections. Shery! McMahon seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McMahon)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Sheryl McMahon moved to adjourn. Bob Mezzadri seconded. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, 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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