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Dennis Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

November 5, 2019

15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Sheryl McMahon, Chris Lambton

Absent: Bob Mezzadri

During the meeting:

  • Sheryl McMahon stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.

Every vote, in order

Accept donation from Mr. & Mrs. Saunders for the bike repair stand to be located, site specific in accordance with the Town Engineer, but at the bike trail on Main Street in South Dennis

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Accept donation from Mr. & Mrs. Saunders for the bike repair stand to be located, site specific in accordance with the Town Engineer, but at the bike trail on Main Street in South Dennis

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon made a motion to accept donation from Mr. & Mrs. Saunders for the bike repair stand to be located, site specific in accordance with the Town Engineer, but at the bike trail on Main Street in South Dennis; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

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

Allow the Chief to continue process and move forward, and allow him to come back with requests for funding with presentations to the Board

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Allow the Chief to continue process and move forward, and allow him to come back with requests for funding with presentations to the Board. The Chief added with the caveat that we investigate this property but not close door on other properties

Sheryl McMahon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio made a motion to allow the Chief to continue process and move forward, and allow him to come back with requests for funding with presentations to the Board. The Chief added with the caveat that we investigate this property but not close door on other properties. Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Close hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Close hearing

From the minutes

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

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

Approve the application of 166 Bayview Rd, Bayview Condominium stone revetment work to be done with access approved from Bayview Beach parking lot to Bayview Beach as outlined in the documents...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the application of 166 Bayview Rd, Bayview Condominium stone revetment work to be done with access approved from Bayview Beach parking lot to Bayview Beach as outlined in the documents provided by Cape Cod Engineering

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon made a motion to approve the application of 166 Bayview Rd, Bayview Condominium stone revetment work to be done with access approved from Bayview Beach parking lot to Bayview Beach as outlined in the documents provided by Cape Cod Engineering ; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Close the public hearing

From the minutes

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

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

Approve the application for access of Bayview Beach and parking lot for Happiness Associates LLC of 6 Luscombe Lane with the terms and conditions as outlined in addition to no rocks to be stored...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the application for access of Bayview Beach and parking lot for Happiness Associates LLC of 6 Luscombe Lane with the terms and conditions as outlined in addition to no rocks to be stored in the parking lot, rubber mats shall be placed under any steel plates used in the parking lot, the timeframe for the work to be started and completed was January 6, 2020 through February 20, 2020 and this was subject to a positive recommendation from the Beach Committee prior to the start of the construction

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon made a motion to approve the application for access of Bayview Beach and parking lot for Happiness Associates LLC of 6 Luscombe Lane with the terms and conditions as outlined in addition to no rocks to be stored in the parking lot, rubber mats shall be placed under any steel plates used in the parking lot, the timeframe for the work to be started and completed was January 6, 2020 through February 20, 2020 and this was subject to a positive recommendation from the Beach Committee prior to the start of the construction; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

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

Temporarily relocate Precinct 2, to the location of the Stone Hearing Room per M.G.L. chapter 54, section 24, until further notice

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Temporarily relocate Precinct 2, to the location of the Stone Hearing Room per M.G.L. chapter 54, section 24, until further notice

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton made a motion to temporarily relocate Precinct 2, to the location of the Stone Hearing Room per M.G.L. chapter 54, section 24, until further notice; Mr. Terri seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

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

Accept the disclosure for Deborah Heemsoth

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Accept the disclosure for Deborah Heemsoth

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon made a motion to accept the disclosure for Deborah Heemsoth; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Set an interview for the top three candidates

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Set an interview for the top three candidates

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton made a motion to set an interview for the top three candidates; Mr. Terrio seconded the motion. The Board vote 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Accept and send the letter

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Accept and send the letter

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Support the peer review and share in the cost

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 5–0

Support the peer review and share in the cost

The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Sheryl McMahon and Chris Lambton). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio made a motion to support the peer review and share in the cost; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Allow the Harbormaster to move forward with application for this grant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Allow the Harbormaster to move forward with application for this grant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio made a motion to allow the Harbormaster to move forward with application for this grant; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McMahon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Accept the donation with their thanks

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Accept the donation with their thanks

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio made a motion to accept the donation with their thanks; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

The Board

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board

The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.

From the minutes

“The Board voted 4-0-0.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Adjourn

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon made a motion to adjourn; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0 to adjourn at 8:04pm..” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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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