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January 21, 2020
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
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. Ch. 304 §21a: Reason #2: to conduct strategy sessions in preparations for negotiations with Non- Union personnel including John Brady as an open...
Enter in to Executive Session under M.G.L Ch. Ch. 304 §21a: Reason #2: to conduct strategy sessions in preparations for negotiations with Non- Union personnel including John Brady as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair has declared and to return to public session at 5:30pm
The minutes name Bob Mezzadri as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to enter in to Executive Session under M.G.L Ch. Ch. 304 §21a: Reason #2: to conduct strategy sessions in preparations for negotiations with Non- Union personnel including John Brady as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair has declared and to return to public session at 5:30pm; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted: Ms. MeMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" Mr. Mezzadri "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri)
Accept Paddock Path for Fire Station 2 development
Accept Paddock Path for Fire Station 2 development
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to accept Paddock Path for Fire Station 2 development; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Designate an area necessary to be brought to Town meeting to be designated general municipal purposes; Ms. McMahon seconded
Designate an area necessary to be brought to Town meeting to be designated general municipal purposes; Ms. McMahon seconded. Ms. McMahon suggested designated the entire parcel be designated for general municipal purposes since that would encompass a gravel pit there. Mr. Mezzadri amended his motion to include the entire parcel
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to designate an area necessary to be brought to Town meeting to be designated general municipal purposes; Ms. McMahon seconded. Ms. McMahon suggested designated the entire parcel be designated for general municipal purposes since that would encompass a gravel pit there. Mr. Mezzadri amended his motion to include the entire parcel; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board vote 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
Accept the draft as written
Accept the draft as written
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to accept the draft as written; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)
Accept the contract as stated
Accept the contract as stated
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio made a motion to accept the contract as stated; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)
Waive Payment in Lieu of Taxes for the Dennis Housing Authority for FY20 in the amount of $6,389.10
Waive Payment in Lieu of Taxes for the Dennis Housing Authority for FY20 in the amount of $6,389.10
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to waive Payment in Lieu of Taxes for the Dennis Housing Authority for FY20 in the amount of $6,389.10, Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0- 0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Approved the grants with that condition
Approved the grants with that condition
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to approved the grants with that condition; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Sign the easement as authorized by the 10/29/2019 Special Town Meeting
Sign the easement as authorized by the 10/29/2019 Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to sign the easement as authorized by the 10/29/2019 Special Town Meeting, Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Approve their extended closing from January 6th to March Ist
Approve their extended closing from January 6th to March Ist
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to approve their extended closing from January 6th to March Ist; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Accept a donation of $110 to the Police Department and a donation from the Cape Cod Genealogical Society in the amount of $500 to the Library with thanks to all
Accept a donation of $110 to the Police Department and a donation from the Cape Cod Genealogical Society in the amount of $500 to the Library with thanks to all
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to accept a donation of $110 to the Police Department and a donation from the Cape Cod Genealogical Society in the amount of $500 to the Library with thanks to all; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Approve the minutes of 1/7/2020 with amendments
Approve the minutes of 1/7/2020 with amendments
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri made a motion to approve the minutes of 1/7/2020 with amendments; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: McMahon)
The Board
The Board
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
Adjourn at 8:35pm
Adjourn at 8:35pm
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon made a motion to adjourn at 8:35pm; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
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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