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Dennis Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

April 9, 2019

21 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon, John Terrio, Bob Mezzadri

Absent: Chris Flanagan

Every vote, in order

Enter in to executive session under M.G.L Ch. 30A §21A Reason #3, To discuss strategy with respect to litigation Town of Yarmouth vs

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Enter in to executive session under M.G.L Ch. 30A §21A Reason #3, To discuss strategy with respect to litigation Town of Yarmouth vs. Dennis- Yarmouth Regional School District School Committee and Town of Dennis as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and | the chair so declared and to return to public session at 5:30pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to enter in to executive session under M.G.L Ch. 30A §21A Reason #3, To discuss strategy with respect to litigation Town of Yarmouth vs. Dennis- Yarmouth Regional School District School Committee and Town of Dennis as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and | the chair so declared and to return to public session at 5:30pm; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" Mr. Mezzadri "aye", and Mr. MeCormick "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

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

Place the article

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Place the article

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon made a motion to place the article; Mr. Mezzadri seconded, The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)

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

Recommend the transfer of $354,000 from free cash; Mr

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Recommend the transfer of $354,000 from free cash; Mr

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon made a motion to recommend the transfer of $354,000 from free cash; Mr. . Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)

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

Approve the agreement subject to Counsel's edits; Mr

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the agreement subject to Counsel's edits; Mr

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to approve the agreement subject to Counsel's edits; Mr. . . Terrio seconded the Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio made a motion to close the public hearing; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board | voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)

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

Set the parking times at both sides of Sesuit Harbor from Jam to 5:30pm

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Set the parking times at both sides of Sesuit Harbor from Jam to 5:30pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to set the parking times at both sides of Sesuit Harbor from Jam to 5:30pm; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

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

Reconsider the amount of the Capital Improvement Fund : of $1 million and reduce it to $810,000

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Reconsider the amount of the Capital Improvement Fund : of $1 million and reduce it to $810,000

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon made a motion to reconsider the amount of the Capital Improvement Fund : of $1 million and reduce it to $810,000; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)

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

Recommend a transfer $810,000 from free cash to the Capital Improvement Fund

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Recommend a transfer $810,000 from free cash to the Capital Improvement Fund

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon made a motion to recommend a transfer $810,000 from free cash to the Capital Improvement Fund; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)

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

Reconsider the recommendation of $1 million to the | Stabilization Fund

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Reconsider the recommendation of $1 million to the | Stabilization Fund

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon made a motion to reconsider the recommendation of $1 million to the | Stabilization Fund; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)

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

Recommend a transfer $810,000 from free cash to the Stabilization Fund

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Recommend a transfer $810,000 from free cash to the Stabilization Fund

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon made a motion to recommend a transfer $810,000 from free cash to the Stabilization Fund; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)

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

Recommend $2,228,282 for the Capital Raise & Appropriate ° Article

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Recommend $2,228,282 for the Capital Raise & Appropriate ° Article

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to recommend $2,228,282 for the Capital Raise & Appropriate ° Article; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

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

Reconsider articles 12, 13 & 14

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Reconsider articles 12, 13 & 14

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio made a motion to reconsider articles 12, 13 & 14; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)

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

Strike articles 12, 13 & 14 from the warrant; Mr. McCormick seconded, Mr. Mezzadri suggested leaving the article regarding collaborative workspace

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Strike articles 12, 13 & 14 from the warrant; Mr. McCormick seconded, Mr. Mezzadri suggested leaving the article regarding collaborative workspace. Mr. McDowell shared that he already has this happening and it was lawful under the current : zoning. Mr. Terrio amended his motion to strike articles 12 & 14 for the upcoming warrant; Mr. |

Yes: McCormick, Mezzadri, TerrioNo: McMahon

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio made a motion to strike articles 12, 13 & 14 from the warrant; Mr. McCormick seconded, Mr. Mezzadri suggested leaving the article regarding collaborative workspace. Mr. McDowell shared that he already has this happening and it was lawful under the current : zoning. Mr. Terrio amended his motion to strike articles 12 & 14 for the upcoming warrant; Mr. | Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 3-1-0 (McMahon).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)

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

Support the application

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Support the application

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to support the application; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board | voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

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

Endorse the letter

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Endorse the letter

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to endorse the letter; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

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

Approve the reclassification

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the reclassification

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to approve the reclassification; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

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

Support the letter

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Support the letter

Yes: McCormick, Mezzadri, TerrioAbstained: McMahon

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to support the letter; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 3-0-1 (McMahon).” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

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

Reconsider the article

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Reconsider the article

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon made a motion to reconsider the article; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board : voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)

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

Recommend the Cape Tech assessment at $15,087,000 with | a Dennis assessment of $2,354,502

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Recommend the Cape Tech assessment at $15,087,000 with | a Dennis assessment of $2,354,502

From the minutes

“Ms. MeMahon made a motion to recommend the Cape Tech assessment at $15,087,000 with | a Dennis assessment of $2,354,502; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)

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

Accept the warrant for payment summary

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Accept the warrant for payment summary

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon made a motion to accept the warrant for payment summary; Mr. Terrio seconded, The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)

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

Adjourn at 7:10pm

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Adjourn at 7:10pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio made a motion to adjourn at 7:10pm; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted : 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McMahon)

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

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