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March 31, 2020
34 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Sheryl McMahon, Bob Mezzadri, Chris Lambton
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the Town Administrator's Budget 100129 in the amount of $587,511
To accept the Town Administrator's Budget 100129 in the amount of $587,511
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to accept the Town Administrator's Budget 100129 in the amount of $587,511; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye', Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)
Accept the bottom line of $1,033,205 for account 100138 Central Purchasing
To accept the bottom line of $1,033,205 for account 100138 Central Purchasing
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to accept the bottom line of $1,033,205 for account 100138 Central Purchasing; 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)
The bottom line of $43,700 for 100158 Tax Title Foreclosure
The bottom line of $43,700 for 100158 Tax Title Foreclosure
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton move the bottom line of $43,700 for 100158 Tax Title Foreclosure; 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 bottom line of $390,846 for 100192 Public Property/Buildings
The bottom line of $390,846 for 100192 Public Property/Buildings
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved the bottom line of $390,846 for 100192 Public Property/Buildings. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye', Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)
Approve the bottom line budget of $6,088,821
To approve the bottom line budget of $6,088,821
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the bottom line budget of $6,088,821; Mr. Terric seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye', Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Approve the bottom line budget of $5,922,984 for 100220 Fire
To approve the bottom line budget of $5,922,984 for 100220 Fire
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to approve the bottom line budget of $5,922,984 for 100220 Fire; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye', Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)
Approve the bottom line budget of $2,418,414 for account 100422 Department of Public Works
To approve the bottom line budget of $2,418,414 for account 100422 Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the bottom line budget of $2,418,414 for account 100422 Department of Public Works; 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)
Accept the bottom line budget of $607,396 for 100610 Library
Accept the bottom line budget of $607,396 for 100610 Library
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved accept the bottom line budget of $607,396 for 100610 Library; 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)
Approve the bottom line budget of $940,223 for 100635 Beaches
To approve the bottom line budget of $940,223 for 100635 Beaches
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the bottom line budget of $940,223 for 100635 Beaches; 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 the bottom line budget of $12,853 for 100692 South Dennis Historie District Commission
To approve the bottom line budget of $12,853 for 100692 South Dennis Historie District Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the bottom line budget of $12,853 for 100692 South Dennis Historie District Commission; 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)
Approve the bottom line budget of account 100129 Selectmen in the amount of $72,363
To approve the bottom line budget of account 100129 Selectmen in the amount of $72,363
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to approve the bottom line budget of account 100129 Selectmen in the amount of $72,363; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye', Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)
Approve the bottom line budget of $400,405 for account 100131 Finance Committee in the amount of $400,405
To approve the bottom line budget of $400,405 for account 100131 Finance Committee in the amount of $400,405
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to approve the bottom line budget of $400,405 for account 100131 Finance Committee in the amount of $400,405; 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 bottom line budget of $214,372 for account 100543 Veteran's Services
To approve the bottom line budget of $214,372 for account 100543 Veteran's Services
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to approve the bottom line budget of $214,372 for account 100543 Veteran's Services; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye', Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)
Place the article
To place the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to place 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)
Place the article with the new number of $686,650
To place the article with the new number of $686,650
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to place the article with the new number of $686,650; 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 with the new amount of $700,234
To place the article with the new amount of $700,234
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to place the article with the new amount of $700,234; 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 with the reduction of Health Revolving Account to $5,000
To place with the reduction of Health Revolving Account to $5,000
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to place with the reduction of Health Revolving Account to $5,000; 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)
Place an article on the warrant but to reword the article to read "available funds a sum of money to fund Dennis' share of the Feasibility Study" and strike at Dennis Foundation enrollment...
To place an article on the warrant but to reword the article to read "available funds a sum of money to fund Dennis' share of the Feasibility Study" and strike at Dennis Foundation enrollment percentage at 35%. And instead of saying Dennis's share she would like it to say "available funds a sum of money to fund a share of the Feasibility Study for the new Dennis Yarmouth Middle School
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to place an article on the warrant but to reword the article to read "available funds a sum of money to fund Dennis' share of the Feasibility Study" and strike at Dennis Foundation enrollment percentage at 35%. And instead of saying Dennis's share she would like it to say "available funds a sum of money to fund a share of the Feasibility Study for the new Dennis Yarmouth Middle School; 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)
Place the article
To place the article
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon 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: McMahon, second: Terrio)
To place the article
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to place the article; 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)
To place the article
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon 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: McMahon, second: Terrio)
The extensions of stickers as discussed
The extensions of stickers as discussed
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved the extensions of stickers as discussed; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. Ms. McMahon state that the expiration would still same following year which would be April 30, 2021. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye', Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)
Renew the Seasonal Common Victualler All Alcohol Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips, Chapin's Beach Bar, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Improper Bostonian, Joey's Pizza, Kreme 'N Kone, Lighthouse Inn, Royal...
To renew the Seasonal Common Victualler All Alcohol Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips, Chapin's Beach Bar, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Improper Bostonian, Joey's Pizza, Kreme 'N Kone, Lighthouse Inn, Royal Pizza, The Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, South Street Deport, Summer Shanty, Swan River Restaurant, Wee Packet, West Dennis Sand Bar and Wooden Shoe until November 30, 2020; Mr. Terrio seconded. Ms. McMahon was concerned with commonality of some of the calls at these two locations. She wasn't objecting to approving these but she was concerned that there were enough similar types of calls that she felt they need to discuss mitigation with the proprietors or managers. Mr. Lambton agreed regarding the Sand Bar but in regards to Chapin Fish & Chips calls were not the similar. Ms. McMahon wanted to nip it in the bud and that they had noticed the level of issues. Mr. Mezzadri felt that crowd control could be an indication of too many people being allowed in the facility. Mr. Lambton pointed out that if you deny a license for the establishment calling for help with crowd control then they'll stop calling for help. Mr. Mezzadri pointed out this was more of a discussion. Mr. Flanagan respected and understood the concern. He suggested they renew the license then do a show cause hearing. Ms. McMahon's issue with that was what if there was a similar complaint but not exactly the same. She would rather address what has gone on. She wanted to let them know the Board was aware there ha
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to renew the Seasonal Common Victualler All Alcohol Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips, Chapin's Beach Bar, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Improper Bostonian, Joey's Pizza, Kreme 'N Kone, Lighthouse Inn, Royal Pizza, The Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, South Street Deport, Summer Shanty, Swan River Restaurant, Wee Packet, West Dennis Sand Bar and Wooden Shoe until November 30, 2020; Mr. Terrio seconded. Ms. McMahon was concerned with commonality of some of the calls at these two locations. She wasn't objecting to approving these but she was concerned that there were enough similar types of calls that she felt they need to discuss mitigation with the proprietors or managers. Mr. Lambton agreed regarding the Sand Bar but in regards to Chapin Fish & Chips calls were not the similar. Ms. McMahon wanted to nip it in the bud and that they had noticed the level of issues. Mr. Mezzadri felt that crowd control could be an indication of too many people being allowed in the facility. Mr. Lambton pointed out that if you deny a license for the establishment calling for help with crowd control then they'll stop calling for help. Mr. Mezzadri pointed out this was more of a discussion. Mr. Flanagan respected and understood the concern. He suggested they renew the license then do a show cause hearing. Ms. McMahon's issue with that was what if there was a similar complaint but not exactly the same. She would rather address what has gone on. She wanted to let them know the Board was aware there had been issues and they would like to know how the establishment planned to deal with their issues. She felt it was part of their responsibility. She would be ok with renewing tonight but she wanted to make a formal request for them to come in. Ms. McMahon suggested not calling it a show cause here but renew their license tonight and request they come in. Mr. Mezzadri pointed out the establishment should be calling for help with crowd control. Mr. Flanagan wanted to be mindful that industry was going through a lot right now and delaying the renewal added more to the plate. Mr. Mezzadri Motion: Ms. McMahon amended her motion to renew the Seasonal Common Victualler All Alcohol Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips, Chapin's Beach Bar, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Improper Bostonian, Joey's Pizza, Kreme 'N Kone, Lighthouse Inn, Royal Pizza, The Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, South Street Deport, Summer Shanty, Swan River Restaurant, Wee Packet, West Dennis Sand Bar and Wooden Shoe until November 30, 2020 and to request that the proprietor or manager of Chapin's Fish & Chips and the West Dennis Sand Bar appear at a time convenient to the Board to discuss their activities (on the police report); Mr. Terrio seconded. Mr. Lambton asked Ms. McMahon to amend her motion to include South Street Depot to be one of the establishments invited in. Ms. McMahon accepted the amendment; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Mezzadri "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Renew the Wine & Malt Restaurant License for The Doghouse Restaurant, Knockout Pizza, Showtime Pizza and Original Seafood until November 30, 2020
To renew the Wine & Malt Restaurant License for The Doghouse Restaurant, Knockout Pizza, Showtime Pizza and Original Seafood until November 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to renew the Wine & Malt Restaurant License for The Doghouse Restaurant, Knockout Pizza, Showtime Pizza and Original Seafood until November 30, 2020; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Mezzadri "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Renew the Seasonal Club License for the Dennis Yacht Club until November 30, 2020
To renew the Seasonal Club License for the Dennis Yacht Club until November 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to renew the Seasonal Club License for the Dennis Yacht Club until November 30, 2020; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Mezzadri "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Renew the Seasonal Innholder's All Alcohol Licenses for the Deep End Café and Gina's House until November 30, 2020
To renew the Seasonal Innholder's All Alcohol Licenses for the Deep End Café and Gina's House until November 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to renew the Seasonal Innholder's All Alcohol Licenses for the Deep End Café and Gina's House until November 30, 2020; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Mezzadri "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Renew the Store Package Store All Alcohol Licenses for Dennis Public Market and Northside Liquors until November 30, 2020
To renew the Store Package Store All Alcohol Licenses for Dennis Public Market and Northside Liquors until November 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan move to renew the Store Package Store All Alcohol Licenses for Dennis Public Market and Northside Liquors until November 30, 2020; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Mezzadri "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Lambton)
Renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt Package Store License for Bandera's Market & Deli and One Stop until November 30, 2020
To renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt Package Store License for Bandera's Market & Deli and One Stop until November 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton move to renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt Package Store License for Bandera's Market & Deli and One Stop until November 30, 2020; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Mezzadri "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Renew the Seasonal Weekday & Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Camper's Haven, Cape Playhouse, Cartwheels, Chapin's Beach Bar, Chapin's Fish & Chips, Corsair & Cross Rip, Drive-O-Rama, Holiday...
To renew the Seasonal Weekday & Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Camper's Haven, Cape Playhouse, Cartwheels, Chapin's Beach Bar, Chapin's Fish & Chips, Corsair & Cross Rip, Drive-O-Rama, Holiday Hill, Improper Bostonian, Knockout Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, Sesuit Harbor Café, South Street Depot, Summer Shanty, Dennis Yacht Club, Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor and West Denis Sand Bar until November 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton move to renew the Seasonal Weekday & Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Camper's Haven, Cape Playhouse, Cartwheels, Chapin's Beach Bar, Chapin's Fish & Chips, Corsair & Cross Rip, Drive-O-Rama, Holiday Hill, Improper Bostonian, Knockout Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, Sesuit Harbor Café, South Street Depot, Summer Shanty, Dennis Yacht Club, Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor and West Denis Sand Bar until November 30, 2020; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Mezzadri "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Dennis Yacht Club, Swan River Restaurant and the Wooden Shoe until November 30, 2020
To renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Dennis Yacht Club, Swan River Restaurant and the Wooden Shoe until November 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Dennis Yacht Club, Swan River Restaurant and the Wooden Shoe until November 30, 2020; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Mezzadri "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)
Endorse the grant application
To endorse the grant application
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to endorse the grant application; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Mezzadri "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Accept the minutes subject to the changes he had already forwarded
To accept the minutes subject to the changes he had already forwarded
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to accept the minutes subject to the changes he had already forwarded; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Mezzadri "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)
Approve the executive session minutes
To approve the executive session minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the executive session minutes; Mr. Lambton seconded. Ms. McMahon did not believe that they should not be done in open meeting if they are not able to be discussed and edited and released to the public. Mr. Flanagan shared that he was advised that if there were substantive changes they need to go into executive session. Ms. McMahon believed these items were all done. She had some grammatical and phrasing corrections. She could support them as edited. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Mezzadri "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Te adjourn at 7:36pm
Te adjourn at 7:36pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved te adjourn at 7:36pm; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Mezzardi "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
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