MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 7, 2020
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Sheryl McMahon, Chris Lambton, Bob Mezzadri
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Move the Annual Town meeting to June 23, 2020 and the Annual Town Election to June 30, 2020
To move the Annual Town meeting to June 23, 2020 and the Annual Town Election to June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to move the Annual Town meeting to June 23, 2020 and the Annual Town Election to June 30, 2020; 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)
Accept the budget as presented by the Town Administrator
To accept the budget as presented by the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to accept the budget as presented by the Town Administrator; 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
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Mezzadri, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to support the article; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye"; Ms. McMahon "no", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
In light of the position the Finance Committee the Select Board reconsider their motion
In light of the position the Finance Committee the Select Board reconsider their motion
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved that in light of the position the Finance Committee the Select Board reconsider their motion; 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)
Recommend to indefinitely postpone the article
To recommend to indefinitely postpone the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to recommend to indefinitely postpone 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: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Recommend indefinite postponement of the article
To recommend indefinite postponement of the article
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to recommend indefinite postponement of 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)
Recommend $20,000 from free cash for the purpose of the article
To recommend $20,000 from free cash for the purpose of the article
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to recommend $20,000 from free cash for the purpose of 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)
Remove this article from the warrant
To remove this article from the warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to remove this article from the warrant; 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)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri 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: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)
Deny placing this article on the warrant and remand it back to petitioner to work with Engineering to bring forward a new petition
To deny placing this article on the warrant and remand it back to petitioner to work with Engineering to bring forward a new petition
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to deny placing this article on the warrant and remand it back to petitioner to work with Engineering to bring forward a new petition; 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)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to close the public hearing; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye"; Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Approve new Annual Section 12 Hotel License for weekdays from 8am-lam and Sundays from 12noon to lam
To approve new Annual Section 12 Hotel License for weekdays from 8am-lam and Sundays from 12noon to lam
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve new Annual Section 12 Hotel License for weekdays from 8am-lam and Sundays from 12noon to lam; 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)
Approve John McCarthy as the manager
To approve John McCarthy as the manager
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve John McCarthy as the manager; 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)
Approve indoor entertainment license for up to 6 instruments with 3 performers 7 days a week from 10am-10pm
To approve indoor entertainment license for up to 6 instruments with 3 performers 7 days a week from 10am-10pm
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve indoor entertainment license for up to 6 instruments with 3 performers 7 days a week from 10am-10pm; 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)
The Licensing Board approve an outdoor entertainment license limited to the pool area two acoustic without amplification 12noon -8:30pm seven days a week; Mr. Terrio seconded
The Licensing Board approve an outdoor entertainment license limited to the pool area two acoustic without amplification 12noon -8:30pm seven days a week; Mr. Terrio seconded. Mr. Terrio asked to clarify the amplification. Ms. McMahon amended her motion limited to single amplification; Mr. Terrio seconded. Mr. Lambton suggested amending the motion to include music for walking down the aisle. Ms. McMahon amended her motion limited to two instruments no more than one hour on Saturdays
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved that the Licensing Board approve an outdoor entertainment license limited to the pool area two acoustic without amplification 12noon -8:30pm seven days a week; Mr. Terrio seconded. Mr. Terrio asked to clarify the amplification. Ms. McMahon amended her motion limited to single amplification; Mr. Terrio seconded. Mr. Lambton suggested amending the motion to include music for walking down the aisle. Ms. McMahon amended her motion limited to two instruments no more than one hour on Saturdays; 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)
Appoint Cleve Daniels as Police Lieutenant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday April 8 2020 and ending April 7,...
To appoint Cleve Daniels as Police Lieutenant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday April 8 2020 and ending April 7, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Cleve Daniels as Police Lieutenant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday April 8 2020 and ending April 7, 2021; 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)
Appoint Christine Hornby as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday April 8 2020 and ending April 7...
To appoint Christine Hornby as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday April 8 2020 and ending April 7 2021
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to appoint Christine Hornby as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday April 8 2020 and ending April 7 2021; 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)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Barnstable for the Weights and Measures Program
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Barnstable for the Weights and Measures Program
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Barnstable for the Weights and Measures Program; 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)
Adjourn at 8:21pm
To adjourn at 8:21pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to adjourn at 8:21pm; 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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