MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
January 7, 2020
26 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Sheryl McMahon, Bob Mezzadri, Chris Lambton
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Sheryl McMahon stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Accept the resignation of Bob Samoluk from the Dennis bs Municipal Affordable Housing Trust effective March 31, 2020
Accept the resignation of Bob Samoluk from the Dennis bs Municipal Affordable Housing Trust effective March 31, 2020
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to accept the resignation of Bob Samoluk from the Dennis bs Municipal Affordable Housing Trust effective March 31, 2020; Mr. Lambton seconded. The : Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Submit an FY20 CDBG regional grant for housing rehabilitation and childcare subsidies and to authorize the Town Administrator or Designee | to sign the grant application and associated forms
Submit an FY20 CDBG regional grant for housing rehabilitation and childcare subsidies and to authorize the Town Administrator or Designee | to sign the grant application and associated forms
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to submit an FY20 CDBG regional grant for housing rehabilitation and childcare subsidies and to authorize the Town Administrator or Designee | to sign the grant application and associated forms; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Allocate $40,000 of CDBG Miscellaneous Income as a contingency fund
Allocate $40,000 of CDBG Miscellaneous Income as a contingency fund
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to allocate $40,000 of CDBG Miscellaneous Income as a contingency fund; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to close the public hearing; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Flanagan)
Annual Class II used auto dealer's license for two used cars Z to be at 294 Main St, Dennis Port
Annual Class II used auto dealer's license for two used cars Z to be at 294 Main St, Dennis Port
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to annual Class II used auto dealer's license for two used cars Z to be at 294 Main St, Dennis Port; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan made a motion to close the public hearing; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Lambton)
Allow two speakers at The Den Sports Pub of Dennis Port . from noon to 10pm seven days a week
Allow two speakers at The Den Sports Pub of Dennis Port . from noon to 10pm seven days a week
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton made a motion to allow two speakers at The Den Sports Pub of Dennis Port . from noon to 10pm seven days a week; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
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The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
Appoint Gregory Rounseville as the School Building : Committee Staff Representative and the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority Alternate; "
Appoint Gregory Rounseville as the School Building : Committee Staff Representative and the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority Alternate; "
From the minutes
“McMahon made a motion to appoint Gregory Rounseville as the School Building : Committee Staff Representative and the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority Alternate; " Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Tentatively approve line item 129 Town Administrator budget in the amount of $584,285 which was a decrease of 50.12°%
Tentatively approve line item 129 Town Administrator budget in the amount of $584,285 which was a decrease of 50.12°%
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to tentatively approve line item 129 Town Administrator budget in the amount of $584,285 which was a decrease of 50.12°%; Ms. McMahon seconded. ; The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Tentatively approve the Administrative budget in the amount of $39,104,172
Tentatively approve the Administrative budget in the amount of $39,104,172
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to tentatively approve the Administrative budget in the amount of $39,104,172; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Put in place the ban of glyphosate for Town owned property with exception and extension for the Golf courses in the Town of Dennis to be excused from . the ban for a period of 18 months while they...
Put in place the ban of glyphosate for Town owned property with exception and extension for the Golf courses in the Town of Dennis to be excused from . the ban for a period of 18 months while they continue to do the research to come up with a substitute but if at that time anyone comes back to the Board with proof that the glyphosate and its use on the Golf courses are not to the extreme of the people who are banning it on the - Golf courses today then it also have the opportunity to be stricken exclusively from the ban
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Mezzadri, TerrioAbstained: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio made a motion to put in place the ban of glyphosate for Town owned property with exception and extension for the Golf courses in the Town of Dennis to be excused from . the ban for a period of 18 months while they continue to do the research to come up with a substitute but if at that time anyone comes back to the Board with proof that the glyphosate and its use on the Golf courses are not to the extreme of the people who are banning it on the - Golf courses today then it also have the opportunity to be stricken exclusively from the ban; Mr. Lambton seconded it with the caveat that the word Herbicide be struck from the policy. Mr. Terrio accepted the amendment to his motion. The Board voted 4-0-1 (McMahon).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Approve temporary access over the Town property for ' emergency revetment repair at 134 Shore Drive under the conditions established in the Temporary Access Ever Town Property Policy and he can...
Approve temporary access over the Town property for ' emergency revetment repair at 134 Shore Drive under the conditions established in the Temporary Access Ever Town Property Policy and he can exercise entrance to the access beginning February 6, 2020 or the earliest available date from that date and the project to 7 be completed by March 31, 2020; Mr. Mezzadri seconded that with the option of including | wood planks. Ms. McMahon stated that was already in the conditions. 4 Mr. Flanagan asked if Ms. McMahon wanted to amend her motion to include if there is a . need for an extension to authorize the Town Administrator to approve it. | | Ms. McMahon accepted the condition but noted that they need to amend their policy to : include that. Mr. Mezzadri seconded the amendment. Ms. McMahon also amended her motion to include that the Temporary Access approval be counter signed by the contractor and the consultant
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to approve temporary access over the Town property for ' emergency revetment repair at 134 Shore Drive under the conditions established in the Temporary Access Ever Town Property Policy and he can exercise entrance to the access beginning February 6, 2020 or the earliest available date from that date and the project to 7 be completed by March 31, 2020; Mr. Mezzadri seconded that with the option of including | wood planks. Ms. McMahon stated that was already in the conditions. 4 Mr. Flanagan asked if Ms. McMahon wanted to amend her motion to include if there is a . need for an extension to authorize the Town Administrator to approve it. | | Ms. McMahon accepted the condition but noted that they need to amend their policy to : include that. Mr. Mezzadri seconded the amendment. Ms. McMahon also amended her motion to include that the Temporary Access approval be counter signed by the contractor and the consultant. Mr. Mezzadri seconded that amendment. | The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Adopt and insert proposed Section 10 into the Cemetery : Rules and Regulations and that last two bullets replace recipient with indigent person; Mr. 2
Adopt and insert proposed Section 10 into the Cemetery : Rules and Regulations and that last two bullets replace recipient with indigent person; Mr. 2
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to adopt and insert proposed Section 10 into the Cemetery : Rules and Regulations and that last two bullets replace recipient with indigent person; Mr. 2 Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Open the warrant for the May 5th Town Meeting
Open the warrant for the May 5th Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion open the warrant for the May 5th Town Meeting; Mr. Terrio F seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Send refund type letters to anyone who had paid for this | Waterways Special Use permit giving them the option for a refund or to donate their refund to the dredge fund and to issue the refunds...
Send refund type letters to anyone who had paid for this | Waterways Special Use permit giving them the option for a refund or to donate their refund to the dredge fund and to issue the refunds accordingly or appropriate the funds into the Waterways Dredge Fund to help pay for the dredge that they are using the harbor a little more freely
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to send refund type letters to anyone who had paid for this | Waterways Special Use permit giving them the option for a refund or to donate their refund to the dredge fund and to issue the refunds accordingly or appropriate the funds into the Waterways Dredge Fund to help pay for the dredge that they are using the harbor a little more freely; Ms. McMahon seconded. | Mr. Howard reminded the Board that the lawyer fees were in excess of what was collected. Mr. Terrio asked the Harbormaster if he had or could take a stance on the matter and if the legal fees could actually exceed the funds collected. Mr. Farber suggested having it verified I but believed it was likely the legal fees were in excess of the fees collected. He would make no recommendation either way on the refund. Ms. McMahon believed the legal fees were on ; the onus on Board. This was the cost of doing business and she still believed it was ; appropriate to refund the fees. David Howes from East Dennis was confused that if you deny | j | Approved by Select Board 01/21/2020 | Dennis Board of Selectmen ' Page 8 of 13 7 a permit person can't get their money back. Mr. Mezzadri explained this was specific to | refunding the fees from the Special Use Waterways permit from last year. : The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Accept the changes to the Waterways Regulations
Accept the changes to the Waterways Regulations
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to accept the changes to the Waterways Regulations; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Extend the parking kiosk charges at Sesuit Harbor from the current timeframe of 8am to 4pm to a new timeframe of 8am to 6pm effective beginning ; Mr. Terrio felt comfortable with 5pm until Mr....
Extend the parking kiosk charges at Sesuit Harbor from the current timeframe of 8am to 4pm to a new timeframe of 8am to 6pm effective beginning ; Mr. Terrio felt comfortable with 5pm until Mr. Howes pointed out the business gets charged : zero to parking. Mr. Mezzadri asked what business that was. It was the DPM at Corporation Beach. Mr. Mezzadri believed they were only open to 4pm. Mr. Terrio shared they were I, open until 8:30pm. ' The Board
Yes: Flanagan, MezzadriNo: Lambton, McMahon, TerrioThe minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to extend the parking kiosk charges at Sesuit Harbor from the current timeframe of 8am to 4pm to a new timeframe of 8am to 6pm effective beginning ; Mr. Terrio felt comfortable with 5pm until Mr. Howes pointed out the business gets charged : zero to parking. Mr. Mezzadri asked what business that was. It was the DPM at Corporation Beach. Mr. Mezzadri believed they were only open to 4pm. Mr. Terrio shared they were I, open until 8:30pm. ' The Board voted 2-3-0. (Lambton, Terrio, McMahon).” (Motion: Mezzadri)
Change the parking hours at Sesuit Harbor from to 8am to 4pm to 8am to Spm starting May 23, 2020
Change the parking hours at Sesuit Harbor from to 8am to 4pm to 8am to Spm starting May 23, 2020
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, TerrioNo: McMahon, Mezzadri
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton made a motion to change the parking hours at Sesuit Harbor from to 8am to 4pm to 8am to Spm starting May 23, 2020; Mr. Terrio seconded, The Board voted 3-2-0. (Mezzadri, McMahon).” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Change item 7d in the agreement to read "final payment of : funds remaining under this contract not to exceed actual expenditures as evidenced by submission of invoices satisfactory to the Town...
Change item 7d in the agreement to read "final payment of : funds remaining under this contract not to exceed actual expenditures as evidenced by submission of invoices satisfactory to the Town will be made upon presentation to the Town : that the building envelope is tight to the weather and temporary heating is installed. Total 7 payments made by the Town pursuant to this Contract shall not exceed $500,000." Mr. |
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to change item 7d in the agreement to read "final payment of : funds remaining under this contract not to exceed actual expenditures as evidenced by submission of invoices satisfactory to the Town will be made upon presentation to the Town : that the building envelope is tight to the weather and temporary heating is installed. Total 7 payments made by the Town pursuant to this Contract shall not exceed $500,000." Mr. | Lambton seconded. Ms. McMahon clarified that the motion was to rescind the part of about the certificate of occupancy. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)
Approve the request of Fin to close from January 7th to March 15" for equipment changes
Approve the request of Fin to close from January 7th to March 15" for equipment changes
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton made a motion to approve the request of Fin to close from January 7th to March 15" for equipment changes; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Accept the resignation of Wayne Bergeron with the Board's | thanks
Accept the resignation of Wayne Bergeron with the Board's | thanks
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to accept the resignation of Wayne Bergeron with the Board's | thanks; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Appoint Paul McCormick, Sr as the Dennis Representative : to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Mr
Appoint Paul McCormick, Sr as the Dennis Representative : to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Mr. :
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to appoint Paul McCormick, Sr as the Dennis Representative : to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative for a term to expire May 31, 2021; Mr. : Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)
Accept the resignation with their thanks
Accept the resignation with their thanks
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio made a motion to accept the resignation with their thanks; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
McMahon seconded, The Board
McMahon seconded, The Board
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“McMahon seconded, The Board voted 5-0-0.” (second: McMahon)
Adjourn at 8:42pm
Adjourn at 8:42pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio made a motion to adjourn at 8:42pm; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted | 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McMahon)
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