MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 11, 2019
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Sheryl McMahon, Bob Mezzadri, Chris Lambton
Absent: None
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
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
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved 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. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" ' and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Appoint Richard Troy as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective June 22, 2019 and to expire December 31, 2019
To appoint Richard Troy as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective June 22, 2019 and to expire December 31, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Richard Troy as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective June 22, 2019 and to expire December 31, 2019; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McMahon)
Appoint Timothy M. McGrail as Police Officer with full police - powers pursuant to MGL 41-974, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning June 28, 2019 and expiring on June 27,...
To appoint Timothy M. McGrail as Police Officer with full police - powers pursuant to MGL 41-974, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning June 28, 2019 and expiring on June 27, 2020
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to appoint Timothy M. McGrail as Police Officer with full police - powers pursuant to MGL 41-974, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning June 28, 2019 and expiring on June 27, 2020; Mr. Mezzadri seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Appoint Officer Timothy M. McGrail as Licensing Board Agent, beginning June 28, 2019 and expiring on June 27, 2020
To appoint Officer Timothy M. McGrail as Licensing Board Agent, beginning June 28, 2019 and expiring on June 27, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Officer Timothy M. McGrail as Licensing Board Agent, beginning June 28, 2019 and expiring on June 27, 2020; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)
Endorse the Town moving forward with the CRS program; Mr. Terrio seconded
To endorse the Town moving forward with the CRS program; Mr. Terrio seconded. Ms. McMahon suggested an amendment to the motion to authorize Administration to draft the letter of intent. Mr. Mezzadri accepted the amendment to his motion
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to endorse the Town moving forward with the CRS program; Mr. Terrio seconded. Ms. McMahon suggested an amendment to the motion to authorize Administration to draft the letter of intent. Mr. Mezzadri accepted the amendment to his motion; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to close the public hearing; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McMahon)
Accept the new LLC as Darby's Natural Market LLC
To accept the new LLC as Darby's Natural Market LLC
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to accept the new LLC as Darby's Natural Market LLC; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Flanagan)
The manager be Rory Eames
The manager be Rory Eames
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved that the manager be Rory Eames; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Indefinitely postpone these items
To indefinitely postpone these items
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to indefinitely postpone these items; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Authorize Ms. Sullivan to execute the contract
To authorize Ms. Sullivan to execute the contract
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to authorize Ms. Sullivan to execute the contract; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into any necessary contracts for this grant
To authorize the Town Administrator to enter into any necessary contracts for this grant
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into any necessary contracts for this grant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Approve the one-way road closure for June 23", July 27", August 24", October 12", and December 14" from 1pm to 4pm
To approve the one-way road closure for June 23", July 27", August 24", October 12", and December 14" from 1pm to 4pm
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the one-way road closure for June 23", July 27", August 24", October 12", and December 14" from 1pm to 4pm; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Appoint Seasonal Conservation Officers Daniel Pucpolo, Molly Sutton, Chad Reidle, Casey Hobson, and Jan Watts as Special Police with powers limited to . M.G.L. Chapters 130, 131, 90B, and 270
To appoint Seasonal Conservation Officers Daniel Pucpolo, Molly Sutton, Chad Reidle, Casey Hobson, and Jan Watts as Special Police with powers limited to . M.G.L. Chapters 130, 131, 90B, and 270
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to appoint Seasonal Conservation Officers Daniel Pucpolo, Molly Sutton, Chad Reidle, Casey Hobson, and Jan Watts as Special Police with powers limited to . M.G.L. Chapters 130, 131, 90B, and 270; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Accept the Non-resident Town of Dennis Employee Eligibility Policy that it pertains to employees working a minimum of 35 hours a week, a minimum of one- year employment with the Town uninterrupted...
Accept the Non-resident Town of Dennis Employee Eligibility Policy that it pertains to employees working a minimum of 35 hours a week, a minimum of one- year employment with the Town uninterrupted and that they sign a notice that it is a benefit per policy of the Board and can be changed at any time without notice and that the policy be reviewed in November for the following year
Yes: MezzadriNo: Flanagan, Lambton, McMahon, Terrio
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved accept the Non-resident Town of Dennis Employee Eligibility Policy that it pertains to employees working a minimum of 35 hours a week, a minimum of one- year employment with the Town uninterrupted and that they sign a notice that it is a benefit per policy of the Board and can be changed at any time without notice and that the policy be reviewed in November for the following year; Mr. Terrio seconded. Dennis Board of Seiectmen Mr. Terrio asked if Mr. Mezzadri hadn't suggested leaving the policy as is for this year. Mr. Mezzadri agreed he had but he felt Ms. McMahon had brought up some valid points. Ms. McMahon asked if the motion included ORV stickers and it did. Mr. Lambton thought they should move forward with the policy as written. Mr. Terrio agreed to move forward with the policy as written and take it back up after the summer. Ms. McMahon again cautioned that the employee should have to sign that this was a benefit and could be changed. The Board vote 1-4-0 (McMahon, Lambton, Terrio, and Flanagan).” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Accept the Non-resident Town of Dennis Employee Eligibility Policy as written with an additional statement that the employee sign a notice that this is a policy benefit from the Board that can be...
To accept the Non-resident Town of Dennis Employee Eligibility Policy as written with an additional statement that the employee sign a notice that this is a policy benefit from the Board that can be withdrawn or changed at any time by the Board without notice
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Mezzadri, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to accept the Non-resident Town of Dennis Employee Eligibility Policy as written with an additional statement that the employee sign a notice that this is a policy benefit from the Board that can be withdrawn or changed at any time by the Board without notice; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-1-0 (McMahon).” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Approve Liz Sullivan as the Board's representative and Taylor Cobb as the alternate
To approve Liz Sullivan as the Board's representative and Taylor Cobb as the alternate
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve Liz Sullivan as the Board's representative and Taylor Cobb as the alternate; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Accept the resignation of Paul McCormick, Jr. with the Board's thanks
To accept the resignation of Paul McCormick, Jr. with the Board's thanks
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to accept the resignation of Paul McCormick, Jr. with the Board's thanks; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to adjourn; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
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