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May 28, 2019
34 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: First meeting after the May 2019 town election; the board chose its officers.
Present: Sheryl McMahon, Bob Mezzadri, Chris Flanagan, Chris Lambton, John Terrio
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Nominate Bob Mezzadri (the mover) for Chair
Nominate himself for Chair. He had a lot of experience running regulatory Boards as the chair of the Planning Board for more than half of the 18 plus years he was on the Planning Board. As a member of the Board of Selectmen for the past 2 years he learned a lot from the previous Chair. He had sat in on agenda setting meetings and he thought he was one of the most qualified people on the Board to step up
Yes: McMahon, MezzadriNo: Flanagan, Lambton, Terrio
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri nominated himself for Chair. He had a lot of experience running regulatory Boards as the chair of the Planning Board for more than half of the 18 plus years he was on the Planning Board. As a member of the Board of Selectmen for the past 2 years he learned a lot from the previous Chair. He had sat in on agenda setting meetings and he thought he was one of the most qualified people on the Board to step up. Ms. McMahon seconded the nomination. The Board voted 2-3-0 (Lambton, Flanagan, Terrio).” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Nominate Chris Flanagan as Chair
Nominate Chris Flanagan as Chair
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Mezzadri, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio nominated Chris Flanagan as Chair; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 4-1-0 (McMahon).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Nominate John Terrio as Vice-Chair
Nominate John Terrio as Vice-Chair
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Mezzadri, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton nominated John Terrio as Vice-Chair; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 4-1-0 (McMahon).” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Nominate Bob Mezzadri as Licensing Chair
Nominate Bob Mezzadri as Licensing Chair
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon nominated Bob Mezzadri as Licensing Chair; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Nominate John Terrio (the mover) as the Licensing Vice-Chair
Nominate himself as the Licensing Vice-Chair
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Mezzadri, TerrioAbstained: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio nominated himself as the Licensing Vice-Chair; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 4-0-1 (McMahon).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Nominate Chris Lambton as Clerk; Ms. McMahon and
Nominate Chris Lambton as Clerk; Ms. McMahon and
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri nominated Chris Lambton as Clerk; Ms. McMahon and Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Appoint Mr. Lambton as clerk as the initial signer and the Vice-Chair Mr. Terrio as the alternate signer for the warrants
Appoint Mr. Lambton as clerk as the initial signer and the Vice-Chair Mr. Terrio as the alternate signer for the warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to appoint Mr. Lambton as clerk as the initial signer and the Vice-Chair Mr. Terrio as the alternate signer for the warrants; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Place this on the next agenda
Place this on the next agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio made a motion to place this on the next agenda; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)
Appoint Wayne Bergeron as the representative to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative
Appoint Wayne Bergeron as the representative to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to appoint Wayne Bergeron as the representative to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Accept the resignation of Chris Lambton from the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Committee
Accept the resignation of Chris Lambton from the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Committee
The minutes give the count as 3-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Sheryl McMahon, Bob Mezzadri, Chris Flanagan, Chris Lambton and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to accept the resignation of Chris Lambton from the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Committee; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Interview the candidates
Interview the candidates
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to interview the candidates; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)
Appoint James Pazakis as a full member with a term to expire on May 31, 2021
Appoint James Pazakis as a full member with a term to expire on May 31, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio made a motion to appoint James Pazakis as a full member with a term to expire on May 31, 2021; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Appoint Philip Catchings as an alternate member with a term to expire on March 31, 2020
Appoint Philip Catchings as an alternate member with a term to expire on March 31, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to appoint Philip Catchings as an alternate member with a term to expire on March 31, 2020; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Adopt the policy as presented
Adopt the policy as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to adopt the policy as presented; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. Mr. Mezzadri noted that there was a blank line under the maximum amount to be waived. Ms. McMahon thought on the revision it was listed as $300. Mr. Cobb clarified that the maximum value of discounted fees was $300 per applicant per fiscal year. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Accept and implement the Carry-In Carry Out trash for this summer season as a pilot program at Harborview, Raycroft and Depot Street
Accept and implement the Carry-In Carry Out trash for this summer season as a pilot program at Harborview, Raycroft and Depot Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to accept and implement the Carry-In Carry Out trash for this summer season as a pilot program at Harborview, Raycroft and Depot Street; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Withdraw the grant agreement made March 9, 2018 by and between the Town of Dennis and the Dennis Public Library and further to issue a new grant agreement by and between the Town of Dennis and the...
Withdraw the grant agreement made March 9, 2018 by and between the Town of Dennis and the Dennis Public Library and further to issue a new grant agreement by and between the Town of Dennis and the Sturgis Library for the purpose of digitalization of records as outlined in Article 4 of the Special Town Meeting of October 17, 2017
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to withdraw the grant agreement made March 9, 2018 by and between the Town of Dennis and the Dennis Public Library and further to issue a new grant agreement by and between the Town of Dennis and the Sturgis Library for the purpose of digitalization of records as outlined in Article 4 of the Special Town Meeting of October 17, 2017; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Execute the temporary repair assessment statement for Whitter Drive private road in Dennis as authorized under Article 37 of the May 7, 2019 Annual Town Meeting
Execute the temporary repair assessment statement for Whitter Drive private road in Dennis as authorized under Article 37 of the May 7, 2019 Annual Town Meeting
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to execute the temporary repair assessment statement for Whitter Drive private road in Dennis as authorized under Article 37 of the May 7, 2019 Annual Town Meeting; Mr. Terrio seconded. Ms. McMahon asked how this was to be divided. Mr. Mezzadri believed they were dividing as they had with other projects recently which was to divide it equally among the abutters of the road. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Execute the temporary repair assessment statement for Grazing Field Lane private road in Dennis as authorized under Article 36 of the May 7, 2019 Annual Town Meeting
Execute the temporary repair assessment statement for Grazing Field Lane private road in Dennis as authorized under Article 36 of the May 7, 2019 Annual Town Meeting
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to execute the temporary repair assessment statement for Grazing Field Lane private road in Dennis as authorized under Article 36 of the May 7, 2019 Annual Town Meeting; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
That effective May 28, 2019, Kristen Synder, Lee Drown, Timothy Sheehan, Caitlin Newhard, Thomas Lonergan, Matthew Sullivan, Victoria Martin Patrick Downey, Robert Powers Michael Pagliaro, William...
That effective May 28, 2019, Kristen Synder, Lee Drown, Timothy Sheehan, Caitlin Newhard, Thomas Lonergan, Matthew Sullivan, Victoria Martin Patrick Downey, Robert Powers Michael Pagliaro, William Murphy Edward Guazzaloca be appointed as Beach Supervisory Personnel as Parking Control Officers for a term to expire September 2, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion that effective May 28, 2019, Kristen Synder, Lee Drown, Timothy Sheehan, Caitlin Newhard, Thomas Lonergan, Matthew Sullivan, Victoria Martin Patrick Downey, Robert Powers Michael Pagliaro, William Murphy Edward Guazzaloca be appointed as Beach Supervisory Personnel as Parking Control Officers for a term to expire September 2, 2019; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
That effective May 28, 2019 Dustin Pineau and Owen Graf be appointed as Beach Supervisory Personnel as Parking Control Officers
That effective May 28, 2019 Dustin Pineau and Owen Graf be appointed as Beach Supervisory Personnel as Parking Control Officers
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion that effective May 28, 2019 Dustin Pineau and Owen Graf be appointed as Beach Supervisory Personnel as Parking Control Officers; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Appoint Dustin Pineau and Owen Graf as authorized to issue noncriminal violations for purposes of enforcing violations for beach regulations and dogs on the Beach and for persons under 21 in...
Appoint Dustin Pineau and Owen Graf as authorized to issue noncriminal violations for purposes of enforcing violations for beach regulations and dogs on the Beach and for persons under 21 in possession of alcohol effective May 28, 2019
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to appoint Dustin Pineau and Owen Graf as authorized to issue noncriminal violations for purposes of enforcing violations for beach regulations and dogs on the Beach and for persons under 21 in possession of alcohol effective May 28, 2019; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Effective May 28, 2019 to appoint Sara Abrahamson, Cameron Connelly and James Terzian as "Parking Control Officers with a term to expire on September 2, 2019
Effective May 28, 2019 to appoint Sara Abrahamson, Cameron Connelly and James Terzian as "Parking Control Officers with a term to expire on September 2, 2019
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion effective May 28, 2019 to appoint Sara Abrahamson, Cameron Connelly and James Terzian as "Parking Control Officers with a term to expire on September 2, 2019; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Effective May 28, 2019 to appoint Mark Fruean, Nilo Gerwatowski and Madison Sanborn
Effective May 28, 2019 to appoint Mark Fruean, Nilo Gerwatowski and Madison Sanborn
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion effective May 28, 2019 to appoint Mark Fruean, Nilo Gerwatowski and Madison Sanborn; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Appoint Mark Fruean, Nilo Gerwatowski and Madison Sanborn to issue noncriminal violations for purposes of enforcing Town of Dennis Water Way Regulations
Appoint Mark Fruean, Nilo Gerwatowski and Madison Sanborn to issue noncriminal violations for purposes of enforcing Town of Dennis Water Way Regulations
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio made a motion to appoint Mark Fruean, Nilo Gerwatowski and Madison Sanborn to issue noncriminal violations for purposes of enforcing Town of Dennis Water Way Regulations; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)
Approve the Deed subject to Town Counsel's review and approval of the form of Deed, and to execute the Settlement Statement subject to the approval of the closing adjustments by Town Counsel and...
Approve the Deed subject to Town Counsel's review and approval of the form of Deed, and to execute the Settlement Statement subject to the approval of the closing adjustments by Town Counsel and to approve all Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN)
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to approve the Deed subject to Town Counsel's review and approval of the form of Deed, and to execute the Settlement Statement subject to the approval of the closing adjustments by Town Counsel and to approve all Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN); Mr. Mezzadri seconded. Mr. Mezzadri shared that everyone on the Board, Paul McCormick, and Ms. Sullivan have worked very hard and diligently to preserve this land and this was the time to do it. He thanked everyone for their efforts. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
That as the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Dennis, MA he certified that a meeting of the Board held May 28, 2019 of which meeting all members of the Board were dually notified and...
That as the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Dennis, MA he certified that a meeting of the Board held May 28, 2019 of which meeting all members of the Board were dually notified and which a quorum was present the following votes were unanimously passed all of which appear upon the official record of the Board in my custody: voted to approve the sale of $1.4 million at 3.10 percent general obligation bond anticipation note of the Town dated June 6, 2019 and payable October 11, 2019 to B&Y Known Capital Markets, LLC at PAR and accrued interest plus a premium at $4,923. Further voted that in connection with the marketing and sale of the notes that preparation and distribution of a notice of sale and preliminary official statement dated May 16, 2019 and a final official statement dated May 21, 2019 each in such format as may be approved by the Town Treasurer be and hereby are ratified, confirmed and approved and adopted. Further voted that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the notes for the benefit of the holders of the notes from time to time. Further voted that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such f
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton made a motion that as the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Dennis, MA he certified that a meeting of the Board held May 28, 2019 of which meeting all members of the Board were dually notified and which a quorum was present the following votes were unanimously passed all of which appear upon the official record of the Board in my custody: voted to approve the sale of $1.4 million at 3.10 percent general obligation bond anticipation note of the Town dated June 6, 2019 and payable October 11, 2019 to B&Y Known Capital Markets, LLC at PAR and accrued interest plus a premium at $4,923. Further voted that in connection with the marketing and sale of the notes that preparation and distribution of a notice of sale and preliminary official statement dated May 16, 2019 and a final official statement dated May 21, 2019 each in such format as may be approved by the Town Treasurer be and hereby are ratified, confirmed and approved and adopted. Further voted that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the notes for the benefit of the holders of the notes from time to time. Further voted that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient or such procedures are currently in place to review and update said procedures in order to monitor and maintain the tax exempt status of the notes and to comply with relevant security laws. Further voted that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are authorized to take any and all such actions and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them or any of them to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the forgoing votes. He further certified that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting which agenda included the adoption of the above votes was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof was posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the Office of the Town Clerk is located, or if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in section 940 CMR 29.03 Section 2b at least 48 hours not including Saturday, Sundays and legal holidays prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the notes were taken in executive session all in accordance with General Law Ch. 30A Sections 18-25 as amended, date May 28, 2019 ; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Mezzadri)
Sign an Easement with NSTAR Electrical Company d/b/a EverSource Energy for electrical service located at 825 Old Bass River Road (Dennis Highlands Golf Course) as authorized by Article 47 of the...
Sign an Easement with NSTAR Electrical Company d/b/a EverSource Energy for electrical service located at 825 Old Bass River Road (Dennis Highlands Golf Course) as authorized by Article 47 of the May 7, 2019 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to sign an Easement with NSTAR Electrical Company d/b/a EverSource Energy for electrical service located at 825 Old Bass River Road (Dennis Highlands Golf Course) as authorized by Article 47 of the May 7, 2019 Annual Town Meeting; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Endorse the grant application
Endorse the grant application
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to endorse the grant application; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Accept the donations
Accept the donations
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to accept the donations; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Take a two minute recess
Take a two minute recess
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan made a motion to take a two minute recess; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Close the public session
Close the public session
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to close the public session; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Approve the entertainment license for both the Sunday license and the weekday license with the provisions that were read and the addition of sound deadening panels
Approve the entertainment license for both the Sunday license and the weekday license with the provisions that were read and the addition of sound deadening panels
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to approve the entertainment license for both the Sunday license and the weekday license with the provisions that were read and the addition of sound deadening panels; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Approve Joh Cuchetti as the manager
Approve Joh Cuchetti as the manager
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to approve Joh Cuchetti as the manager; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Flanagan)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to adjourn; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn at 8:07pm..” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
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