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April 16, 2019
12 recorded votes, 12 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 M.G.L Ch. Ch. 30A §21a: Reason #7, Town Administrator's Evaluation to Comply with, or act under the authority of, | any general law or special law requirement.53...
Enter in to executive session M.G.L Ch. Ch. 30A §21a: Reason #7, Town Administrator's Evaluation to Comply with, or act under the authority of, | any general law or special law requirement.53 Wakefield Teachers Association v. School Committee of Wakefield, 431 Mass. 792, 798 (2000); see also Brogan v. School Committee of Westport, 401 Mass. 306, 308 (1987); Pottle v. School Committee of Braintree, 395 Mass. 861, | 866 (1985); George W. Prescott Publishing Company v. Register of Probate for Norfolk County, 395 Mass. 274, 278 (1985) and 940 CMR 27.00 and 940CMR 27.00: Safeguard of Personal Information and the chair so declared and to return to public session at 5:30pm; Mr. |
The roll call lists Chris Flanagan, but the minutes show this member as not present (Chris Flanagan is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Chris Flanagan as the mover, but Chris Flanagan is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan made a motion to enter in to executive session M.G.L Ch. Ch. 30A §21a: Reason #7, Town Administrator's Evaluation to Comply with, or act under the authority of, | any general law or special law requirement.53 Wakefield Teachers Association v. School Committee of Wakefield, 431 Mass. 792, 798 (2000); see also Brogan v. School Committee of Westport, 401 Mass. 306, 308 (1987); Pottle v. School Committee of Braintree, 395 Mass. 861, | 866 (1985); George W. Prescott Publishing Company v. Register of Probate for Norfolk County, 395 Mass. 274, 278 (1985) and 940 CMR 27.00 and 940CMR 27.00: Safeguard of Personal Information and the chair so declared and to return to public session at 5:30pm; Mr. | Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted: Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" Mr. Mezzadri "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. McCormick "aye".” (second: Mezzadri)
Place an article on the warrant for the budget amount of . $62,001,508 and the Dennis assessment of $16,491,782
Place an article on the warrant for the budget amount of . $62,001,508 and the Dennis assessment of $16,491,782
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon, John Terrio and Bob Mezzadri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to place an article on the warrant for the budget amount of . $62,001,508 and the Dennis assessment of $16,491,782; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. Mr. Terrio clarified that this was the current assessment. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Place an article with the total budget and the 68% - 32% . split
Place an article with the total budget and the 68% - 32% . split
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name John Terrio (abstaining), but the names and the count do not match the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to place an article with the total budget and the 68% - 32% . split; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 4-0-1 (Terrio).” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Reconsider the question of supporting the regional agreement
Reconsider the question of supporting the regional agreement
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon, John Terrio and Bob Mezzadri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to reconsider the question of supporting the regional agreement; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Leave the article placed as written
Leave the article placed as written
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name John Terrio (abstaining), but the names and the count do not match the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. MeMahon made a motion to leave the article placed as written; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. Mr. Flanagan noted that in the year he had been on the Board they had only met with | Yarmouth once. He suggested that the Board had to take some ownership in not being | proactive and having an agreement they could live with. Mr. Mezzadri shared that the Board had suggested using foundation enrollment. Mr. Plath strongly disagreed with Mr. | Flanagan. He noted that the Board had sent a proposal to the School Committee that they | have never discussed. He believed Mr. Flanagan was incorrect in his statement. | The Board voted 4-0-1 (Terrio).” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Adopt the Finance Committee's recommended budget | including the change in the Fire Overtime
Adopt the Finance Committee's recommended budget | including the change in the Fire Overtime
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon, John Terrio and Bob Mezzadri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to adopt the Finance Committee's recommended budget | including the change in the Fire Overtime; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Strike the words "not less than" from the article
Strike the words "not less than" from the article
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon, John Terrio and Bob Mezzadri). Showing the count only. The minutes name Chris Flanagan as the seconder, but Chris Flanagan is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to strike the words "not less than" from the article; Mr. Flanagan seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri)
Return the Sesuit Harbor paid parking hours from 8am to I 4pm
Return the Sesuit Harbor paid parking hours from 8am to I 4pm
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon, John Terrio and Bob Mezzadri). Showing the count only. The minutes name Chris Flanagan as the seconder, but Chris Flanagan is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to return the Sesuit Harbor paid parking hours from 8am to I 4pm; Mr. Flanagan seconded. a Mr. Bergeron believed the kiosk program would work and was opposed to going back to the | original hours. He felt the Board was turning their back on $40,000. He supported the ; Waterways recommendation and felt the Harbor could use the money. Atty. Jay Murphy - was present representing J.C., Joe and the Lobster Roll. He believed it made sense for the - pilot program for the parking lot to be run as it had been and then have flexibility moving i: forward. Carl Howard explained that residents could buy a sticker for parking there if they : wanted to park after 4pm. Ms. McMahon pointed out that the sticker was $50 and not all le residents have the means to do that to be able to go for 20 minutes at night. Bill McKenzie, : Deputy Harbormaster, asked the Board to consider the effect of this on the slip holders. They i. can't get to their boats because of the parking at night because it's full. He agreed with the | Waterways proposal of 7am to 7pm. The estimate in lost revenue from 5:30pm to 7pm was | $18,000. David Howes, East Dennis, felt it was unfair the way the charged at the harbor and a agreed with Ms. McMahon's suggestion of charging hourly. i. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon)
Sign the warrant contingent upon the changes made at this | meeting
Sign the warrant contingent upon the changes made at this | meeting
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon, John Terrio and Bob Mezzadri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio made a motion to sign the warrant contingent upon the changes made at this | meeting; Mr. Mezzadri seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)
Endorse a letter of support for the grant application
Endorse a letter of support for the grant application
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon, John Terrio and Bob Mezzadri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio made a motion to endorse a letter of support for the grant application; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)
Accept the warrant for payment summary
Accept the warrant for payment summary
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon, John Terrio and Bob Mezzadri). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to accept the warrant for payment summary; Mr. Terrio ; seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Adjourn at 7:23pm
Adjourn at 7:23pm
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted. The minutes name Chris Flanagan as the mover, but Chris Flanagan is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan made a motion to adjourn at 7:23pm; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted.” (second: Mezzadri)
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