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31 recorded votes, 30 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: The attendance line lists four members and leaves out Bob Mezzadri, but the minutes show him making and seconding motions and most counts are 5-0-0. Those votes show the count only.
Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Sheryl McMahon, Chris Lambton
Absent: Bob Mezzadri
Enter in to executive session under M.G.L Ch. 30A §21A Reason #7: to comply with the provisions of any general or special law or federal grant-in- aid requirements in response to a letter from the...
Enter in to executive session under M.G.L Ch. 30A §21A Reason #7: to comply with the provisions of any general or special law or federal grant-in- aid requirements in response to a letter from the American Civil Liberties Union, Inc. and M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #2: to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Non-Union personnel including Elizabeth Sullivan as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body as the Chair declared and to return to public session at 5:30pm
“Chris Lambton made a motion to enter in to executive session under M.G.L Ch. 30A §21A Reason #7: to comply with the provisions of any general or special law or federal grant-in- aid requirements in response to a letter from the American Civil Liberties Union, Inc. and M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #2: to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Non-Union personnel including Elizabeth Sullivan as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body as the Chair declared and to return to public session at 5:30pm; Sheryl McMahon seconded. The Board voted: Sheryl McMahon "aye", Chris Lambton "aye", John Terrio "aye" and Chris Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
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. The minutes name Bob Mezzadri as the seconder, but Bob Mezzadri is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to close the public hearing; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon)
Adopt a residential factor of 1
Adopt a residential factor of 1
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. The minutes name Bob Mezzadri as the seconder, but Bob Mezzadri is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to adopt a residential factor of 1; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon)
Not adopt a residential exemption for FY20 but to set a meeting in early spring to review
Not adopt a residential exemption for FY20 but to set a meeting in early spring to review
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. The minutes name Bob Mezzadri as the seconder, but Bob Mezzadri is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to not adopt a residential exemption for FY20 but to set a meeting in early spring to review; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon)
Not adopt a small commercial exemption for FY20 but to look at the matter in spring
Not adopt a small commercial exemption for FY20 but to look at the matter in spring
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. The minutes name Bob Mezzadri as the seconder, but Bob Mezzadri is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to not adopt a small commercial exemption for FY20 but to look at the matter in spring; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon)
Not to adopt an open space discount for FY20
Not to adopt an open space discount for FY20
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. The minutes name Bob Mezzadri as the seconder, but Bob Mezzadri is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
“Ms. McMahon made a motion not to adopt an open space discount for FY20; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon)
Adopt the snow and ice rates as delineated
Adopt the snow and ice rates as delineated
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. The minutes name Bob Mezzadri as the mover, but Bob Mezzadri is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to adopt the snow and ice rates as delineated; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (second: Terrio)
Execute the utility easement that that was approved under article 12 of the October 29, 2019 Special Town Meeting with the caveat that if there are any additional tree cuttings under this easement...
Execute the utility easement that that was approved under article 12 of the October 29, 2019 Special Town Meeting with the caveat that if there are any additional tree cuttings under this easement then the utility company come before the Selectmen
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. The minutes name Bob Mezzadri as the mover, but Bob Mezzadri is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to execute the utility easement that that was approved under article 12 of the October 29, 2019 Special Town Meeting with the caveat that if there are any additional tree cuttings under this easement then the utility company come before the Selectmen; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (second: McMahon)
Adopt the procedures as written
Adopt the procedures as written
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. The minutes name Bob Mezzadri as the mover, but Bob Mezzadri is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to adopt the procedures as written; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (second: Lambton)
Support and endorse the Board of Selectmen goals and target objectives as amended
Support and endorse the Board of Selectmen goals and target objectives as amended
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. The minutes name Bob Mezzadri as the mover, but Bob Mezzadri is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to support and endorse the Board of Selectmen goals and target objectives as amended; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (second: McMahon)
Approve the Code of Conduct and for it be effective January 1, 2020
Approve the Code of Conduct and for it be effective January 1, 2020
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name Bob Mezzadri (abstaining), but the names and the count do not match the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
“Mr. Lambton made a motion to approve the Code of Conduct and for it be effective January 1, 2020; Mr. Terrio seconded. Voted 4-0-1 (Mezzadri).” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Set the seasonal population estimate at 60,000 people
Set the seasonal population estimate at 60,000 people
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.
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to set the seasonal population estimate at 60,000 people; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Allow seasonal liquor license extensions for Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors, and Paradise Liquors until January 15, 2020
Allow seasonal liquor license extensions for Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors, and Paradise Liquors until January 15, 2020
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.
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to allow seasonal liquor license extensions for Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors, and Paradise Liquors until January 15, 2020; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Renew the Annual Common Victualler All Alcohol Licenses for Ardeo Café and Catering Co., Bird Dog, Cape Cinema, Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, Eagle's Nest Restaurant and...
Renew the Annual Common Victualler All Alcohol Licenses for Ardeo Café and Catering Co., Bird Dog, Cape Cinema, Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, Eagle's Nest Restaurant and Lounge, Encore Bistro & Bar, The Den Cape Cod, Fin., Harvest Gallery, Jason's Marketplace, Kelly's 134, Lost Dog Pub (The), Marshside Restaurant, Ocean House Restaurant, The Dennis Oyster Company, Pecorino Romano, Red Nun, The Pheasant, Royal Palace, Scargo Café, O'Shea's, Sundancer's, and Twenty Eight Club until December 31, 2020
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.
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to renew the Annual Common Victualler All Alcohol Licenses for Ardeo Café and Catering Co., Bird Dog, Cape Cinema, Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, Eagle's Nest Restaurant and Lounge, Encore Bistro & Bar, The Den Cape Cod, Fin., Harvest Gallery, Jason's Marketplace, Kelly's 134, Lost Dog Pub (The), Marshside Restaurant, Ocean House Restaurant, The Dennis Oyster Company, Pecorino Romano, Red Nun, The Pheasant, Royal Palace, Scargo Café, O'Shea's, Sundancer's, and Twenty Eight Club until December 31, 2020; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0- 0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Renew the Annual Package Store All Alcohol Licenses for Finley's Liquors, Liquor N' More, Portside Liquors, A.J. Luke's of Dennisport, Marine Package Store, Seven G's Discount Liquors, Swan River...
Renew the Annual Package Store All Alcohol Licenses for Finley's Liquors, Liquor N' More, Portside Liquors, A.J. Luke's of Dennisport, Marine Package Store, Seven G's Discount Liquors, Swan River Liquors, and 7-Eleven until December 31, 2020
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.
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to renew the Annual Package Store All Alcohol Licenses for Finley's Liquors, Liquor N' More, Portside Liquors, A.J. Luke's of Dennisport, Marine Package Store, Seven G's Discount Liquors, Swan River Liquors, and 7-Eleven until December 31, 2020; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Flanagan)
Renew the Annual Innholder License for the Treats Catering until December 31, 2020
Renew the Annual Innholder License for the Treats Catering until December 31, 2020
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.
“Mr. Lambton made a motion to renew the Annual Innholder License for the Treats Catering until December 31, 2020; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Renew the Annual Club License for the West Dennis Yacht Club until December 31, 2020
Renew the Annual Club License for the West Dennis Yacht Club until December 31, 2020
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.
“Mr. Lambton made a motion to renew the Annual Club License for the West Dennis Yacht Club until December 31, 2020; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)
Renew the Annual Common Victualler Wine & Malt Licenses for Bangkok Dennis Inc., 12 Bridge Street, Clean Slate Eatery, Dennisport House of Pizza, Kender & Sisters, and Paradise Pizza until...
Renew the Annual Common Victualler Wine & Malt Licenses for Bangkok Dennis Inc., 12 Bridge Street, Clean Slate Eatery, Dennisport House of Pizza, Kender & Sisters, and Paradise Pizza until December 31, 2020
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.
“Mr. Lambton made a motion to renew the Annual Common Victualler Wine & Malt Licenses for Bangkok Dennis Inc., 12 Bridge Street, Clean Slate Eatery, Dennisport House of Pizza, Kender & Sisters, and Paradise Pizza until December 31, 2020; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)
Renew the Annual Package Store Beer & Wine Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors and Organic Market until December 31, 2020
Renew the Annual Package Store Beer & Wine Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors and Organic Market until December 31, 2020
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.
“Mr. Terrio made a motion to renew the Annual Package Store Beer & Wine Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors and Organic Market until December 31, 2020; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Renew the Annual Farmer Series Brewery Pouring Permit for the Devil's Purse Brewing Company until December 31, 2020
Renew the Annual Farmer Series Brewery Pouring Permit for the Devil's Purse Brewing Company until December 31, 2020
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.
“Mr. Terrio made a motion to renew the Annual Farmer Series Brewery Pouring Permit for the Devil's Purse Brewing Company until December 31, 2020; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Renew the Annual Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Borsari Gallery, Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Cape Cinema, Cape Museum of Fine Arts Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, The Den Cape Cod, Eagle's Nest...
Renew the Annual Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Borsari Gallery, Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Cape Cinema, Cape Museum of Fine Arts Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, The Den Cape Cod, Eagle's Nest Restaurant & Lounge, Harvest Gallery, Kelly's 134, Lost Dog Pub (The), Ocean House Restaurant, O'Shea's, The Dennis Oyster Company, The Pheasant, Red Nun, Scargo Café, Sundancer's, Three Fins, Treats Catering, Twenty Eight Club, and the West Dennis Yacht Club until December 31, 2020
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.
“Mr. Terrio made a motion to renew the Annual Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Borsari Gallery, Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Cape Cinema, Cape Museum of Fine Arts Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, The Den Cape Cod, Eagle's Nest Restaurant & Lounge, Harvest Gallery, Kelly's 134, Lost Dog Pub (The), Ocean House Restaurant, O'Shea's, The Dennis Oyster Company, The Pheasant, Red Nun, Scargo Café, Sundancer's, Three Fins, Treats Catering, Twenty Eight Club, and the West Dennis Yacht Club until December 31, 2020; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Renew the Annual Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Borsari Gallery, Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Cape Cinema, Cape Museum of Fine Arts, Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, The Den Cape Cod, Eagle's Nest,...
Renew the Annual Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Borsari Gallery, Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Cape Cinema, Cape Museum of Fine Arts, Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, The Den Cape Cod, Eagle's Nest, Encore Bistro & Bar, Harvest Gallery, Kelly's 134, Lost Dog Pub (The), Ocean House Restaurant, O'Shea's, The Dennis Oyster Company, The Pheasant, Red Nun, Scargo Café, Sundancer's, Three Fins, Treats Catering, Twenty Eight Club, and West Dennis Yacht Club until December 31, 2020
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.
“Mr. Flanagan made a motion to renew the Annual Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Borsari Gallery, Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Cape Cinema, Cape Museum of Fine Arts, Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, The Den Cape Cod, Eagle's Nest, Encore Bistro & Bar, Harvest Gallery, Kelly's 134, Lost Dog Pub (The), Ocean House Restaurant, O'Shea's, The Dennis Oyster Company, The Pheasant, Red Nun, Scargo Café, Sundancer's, Three Fins, Treats Catering, Twenty Eight Club, and West Dennis Yacht Club until December 31, 2020; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McMahon)
Allow one-hour New Year's Eve closing extensions for Encore Bistro & Bar, The Oyster Company, and West Dennis Yacht Club at 1: 00a.m, and, . 7-Eleven, O'Shea's Olde Inn, Royal Palace Restaurant,...
Allow one-hour New Year's Eve closing extensions for Encore Bistro & Bar, The Oyster Company, and West Dennis Yacht Club at 1: 00a.m, and, . 7-Eleven, O'Shea's Olde Inn, Royal Palace Restaurant, Lost Dog Pub, and Ocean House Restaurant at 2:00a.m
The minutes give the count (3-2-0) and name Bob Mezzadri (voting no) and Chris Lambton (voting no), but the names and the count do not match the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
“Mr. Flanagan made a motion to allow one-hour New Year's Eve closing extensions for Encore Bistro & Bar, The Oyster Company, and West Dennis Yacht Club at 1: 00a.m, and, . 7-Eleven, O'Shea's Olde Inn, Royal Palace Restaurant, Lost Dog Pub, and Ocean House Restaurant at 2:00a.m. ; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 3-2-0 (Mezzadri, Lambton).” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McMahon)
The Board
The Board
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. The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
Renew the Annual Class I, I, 111 Auto Dealer's Licenses for Capeview Automotive, Center Street Auto, Monroe Motors, New For You, and Robert Childs until December 31, 2020
Renew the Annual Class I, I, 111 Auto Dealer's Licenses for Capeview Automotive, Center Street Auto, Monroe Motors, New For You, and Robert Childs until December 31, 2020
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.
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to renew the Annual Class I, I, 111 Auto Dealer's Licenses for Capeview Automotive, Center Street Auto, Monroe Motors, New For You, and Robert Childs until December 31, 2020; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Renew the Annual Secondhand Dealer's Licenses for L.A.M. Goldsmiths, S&J Exco, Tipo's Creations, and West Dennis Antiques until December 31, 2020
Renew the Annual Secondhand Dealer's Licenses for L.A.M. Goldsmiths, S&J Exco, Tipo's Creations, and West Dennis Antiques until December 31, 2020
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.
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to renew the Annual Secondhand Dealer's Licenses for L.A.M. Goldsmiths, S&J Exco, Tipo's Creations, and West Dennis Antiques until December 31, 2020; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Renew the Annual Taxi Licenses for Cape Livery until December 31, 2020, pending a state and national fingerprint-based criminal history check per Town of Dennis Civil Fingerprinting Bylaw
Renew the Annual Taxi Licenses for Cape Livery until December 31, 2020, pending a state and national fingerprint-based criminal history check per Town of Dennis Civil Fingerprinting Bylaw
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.
“Mr. McMahon made a motion to renew the Annual Taxi Licenses for Cape Livery until December 31, 2020, pending a state and national fingerprint-based criminal history check per Town of Dennis Civil Fingerprinting Bylaw; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Flanagan)
Approve the 11/05/2019 minutes as amended
Approve the 11/05/2019 minutes as amended
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name Bob Mezzadri (abstaining), but the names and the count do not match the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to approve the 11/05/2019 minutes as amended; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 4-0-1. (Mezzadri).” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Approve the minutes subject to grammatical errors
Approve the minutes subject to grammatical errors
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name Chris Lambton (abstaining), but the names and the count do not match the 4 members present. Showing the count only. The minutes name Bob Mezzadri as the seconder, but Bob Mezzadri is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to approve the minutes subject to grammatical errors; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 4-0-1. (Lambton).” (Motion: McMahon)
Approved the minutes subject to grammatical errors
Approved the minutes subject to grammatical errors
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) and name Bob Mezzadri (abstaining), but the names and the count do not match the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
“Mr. Lambton made a motion to approved the minutes subject to grammatical errors; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 4-0-1. (Mezzadri).” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)
Adjourn
Adjourn
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. The minutes name Bob Mezzadri as the seconder, but Bob Mezzadri is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
“Mr. Lambton made a motion to adjourn; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn at 8:52pm..” (Motion: Lambton)
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