MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 24, 2020
31 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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
Rescind the Board's prior support of the Citizen's Petition of a Bylaw on the Climate Resolution
To rescind the Board's prior support of the Citizen's Petition of a Bylaw on the Climate Resolution
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to rescind the Board's prior support of the Citizen's Petition of a Bylaw on the Climate Resolution; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. Ms. Sullivan pointed out that the Citizen Petition on the Bylaw had already been placed. Mr. Bergeron explained he believed his first Citizen Petition for a Bylaw had to be on the warrant. He would make a motion to indefinitely postpone the article and the act on this new Petition. Ms. Sullivan pointed out that had to occur at Town Meeting. Mr. Plath further explained that once a Citizen Petition is filled with the Town one citizen, in this case Mr. Bergeron, cannot act on behalf of everyone that signed it and withdraw it. Mr. Bergeron's thought on the process of indefinitely postponing it at Town Meeting was correct. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Place the Citizen Petition Climate Resolution Article; Mr. Terrio seconded
To place the Citizen Petition Climate Resolution Article; Mr. Terrio seconded. Ms. McMahon did not believe that he could place the article because it was a citizen's petition. Mr. Lambton amended his motion to support the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to place the Citizen Petition Climate Resolution Article; Mr. Terrio seconded. Ms. McMahon did not believe that he could place the article because it was a citizen's petition. Mr. Lambton amended his motion to support the article; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
The suggested amendment to add debt service
The suggested amendment to add debt service
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved the suggested amendment to add debt service; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Support the article
To support the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to support the article; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Approve an annual budget for the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District in the amount of $64,834,171 and to raise and appropriate $17,874,841 as the Town's assessment of the operating expenses...
To approve an annual budget for the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District in the amount of $64,834,171 and to raise and appropriate $17,874,841 as the Town's assessment of the operating expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020; Mr. Terrio seconded. Mr. Mezzadri believed that was the motion for Town floor and that what the Board was looking for was to place the article. Mr. Lambton amended his motion to place the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve an annual budget for the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District in the amount of $64,834,171 and to raise and appropriate $17,874,841 as the Town's assessment of the operating expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020; Mr. Terrio seconded. Mr. Mezzadri believed that was the motion for Town floor and that what the Board was looking for was to place the article. Mr. Lambton amended his motion to place the article; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Support the article
Support the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio made a motion to support the article; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
The CPC Budget as outlined as the by the Finance Director; Mr. Lambton seconded
The CPC Budget as outlined as the by the Finance Director; Mr. Lambton seconded. Ms. McMahon amended her motion to place the article and subsequently support the budget as outlined by the Finance Director
Yes: Lambton, McMahon, Mezzadri, TerrioThe roll call does not list Chris Flanagan, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved the CPC Budget as outlined as the by the Finance Director; Mr. Lambton seconded. Ms. McMahon amended her motion to place the article and subsequently support the budget as outlined by the Finance Director; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Place the article
To place the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to place the article; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted; Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Support the article
To support the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to support the article; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Place an article for the Owner's Project Manager, Design and Engineering for a Fire Station at 350 Paddocks Path
To place an article for the Owner's Project Manager, Design and Engineering for a Fire Station at 350 Paddocks Path
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to place an article for the Owner's Project Manager, Design and Engineering for a Fire Station at 350 Paddocks Path; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Support the transfer from free cash to fund the article at $1,191,085
To support the transfer from free cash to fund the article at $1,191,085
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to support the transfer from free cash to fund the article at $1,191,085; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Continue the hearing
To continue the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to continue the hearing; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McMahon, TerrioThe roll call does not list Bob Mezzadri, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to close the public hearing; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to close the public hearing; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Postpone further consideration of these articles for the next Town Meeting
To postpone further consideration of these articles for the next Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to postpone further consideration of these articles for the next Town Meeting; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to close the public hearing; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Place the article on the warrant for rescinding the Waterways Special Use Permit Fee
To place the article on the warrant for rescinding the Waterways Special Use Permit Fee
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to place the article on the warrant for rescinding the Waterways Special Use Permit Fee; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Support the article
To support the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to support the article; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Reconsider placing the article "Amending the General Bylaw, Article VI of the Town Code, by deleting §5-10 Failure to Attend Meeting" on the warrant
To reconsider placing the article "Amending the General Bylaw, Article VI of the Town Code, by deleting §5-10 Failure to Attend Meeting" on the warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to reconsider placing the article "Amending the General Bylaw, Article VI of the Town Code, by deleting §5-10 Failure to Attend Meeting" on the warrant; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Not place the article on the warrant at this time
To not place the article on the warrant at this time
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to not place the article on the warrant at this time; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to close the public hearing; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Place the article on warrant and if legal determined it needed to be changed it could be amended in the motion at Town meeting
To place the article on warrant and if legal determined it needed to be changed it could be amended in the motion at Town meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to place the article on warrant and if legal determined it needed to be changed it could be amended in the motion at Town meeting; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Appoint Evan W. Tuchy-Bedford as Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A, beginning April 1, 2020, for a term to expire on December 31, 2020
To appoint Evan W. Tuchy-Bedford as Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A, beginning April 1, 2020, for a term to expire on December 31, 2020. The appointment was subject to successfully completing his probationary period through March 31, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Evan W. Tuchy-Bedford as Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A, beginning April 1, 2020, for a term to expire on December 31, 2020. The appointment was subject to successfully completing his probationary period through March 31, 2021; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Mezzadri)
Appoint Officer Evan W. Tuohy-Bedford as a Licensing Board Agent, beginning April 1, 2020, for a term to expire on March 31, 2021
To appoint Officer Evan W. Tuohy-Bedford as a Licensing Board Agent, beginning April 1, 2020, for a term to expire on March 31, 2021. The appointment was subject to successfully completing his probationary period through March 31, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Officer Evan W. Tuohy-Bedford as a Licensing Board Agent, beginning April 1, 2020, for a term to expire on March 31, 2021. The appointment was subject to successfully completing his probationary period through March 31, 2021; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Mezzadri)
Reappoint Jeff Eldredge to the Planning Board for a three-year term to expire on 03/31/2023
To reappoint Jeff Eldredge to the Planning Board for a three-year term to expire on 03/31/2023
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, TerrioNo: McMahon, Mezzadri
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to reappoint Jeff Eldredge to the Planning Board for a three-year term to expire on 03/31/2023; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "no", Mr. Mezzadri "no" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Reappoint Josh Mason as an alternate to the Planning Board with a term to expire on 03/31/201
To reappoint Josh Mason as an alternate to the Planning Board with a term to expire on 03/31/201
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Mezzadri, TerrioThe roll call does not list Sheryl McMahon, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to reappoint Josh Mason as an alternate to the Planning Board with a term to expire on 03/31/201; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Accept the minutes of 07/16/2020 as amended
To accept the minutes of 07/16/2020 as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to accept the minutes of 07/16/2020 as amended; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Accept the minutes of 07/29/2020 as amended
To accept the minutes of 07/29/2020 as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to accept the minutes of 07/29/2020 as amended; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Approve the minutes of 03/16/2020
To approve the minutes of 03/16/2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to approve the minutes of 03/16/2020; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Approve the minutes of 03/20/2020
To approve the minutes of 03/20/2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to approve the minutes of 03/20/2020; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Adjourn at 7:33pm
To adjourn at 7:33pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to adjourn at 7:33pm; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
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