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Dennis Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

April 23, 2020

9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Bob Mezzadri, Chris Lambton

Absent: Sheryl McMahon

Every vote, in order

Support a hiring and spending freeze until further notice

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To support a hiring and spending freeze until further notice

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri moved to support a hiring and spending freeze until further notice; Mr. Terrio seconded, The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator and the Finance Director to sign for essential services and spending related to public health and safety

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To authorize the Town Administrator and the Finance Director to sign for essential services and spending related to public health and safety

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to authorize the Town Administrator and the Finance Director to sign for essential services and spending related to public health and safety; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Support sending the letter written by the Chief to the licensing establishments

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To support sending the letter written by the Chief to the licensing establishments

From the minutes

“Terrio moved to support sending the letter written by the Chief to the licensing establishments; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept the drainage easements for 109 Theophilus F. Smith Road and #17, #31 & #40 American Way

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the drainage easements for 109 Theophilus F. Smith Road and #17, #31 & #40 American Way

From the minutes

“Lambton moved to accept the drainage easements for 109 Theophilus F. Smith Road and #17, #31 & #40 American Way; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Mezzadri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the drainage easements on 181 Beach Street, 18 Howes Street and 34 Funn Pond Lane

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the drainage easements on 181 Beach Street, 18 Howes Street and 34 Funn Pond Lane

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri moved to approve the drainage easements on 181 Beach Street, 18 Howes Street and 34 Funn Pond Lane; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Sign the proclamation

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To sign the proclamation

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri moved to sign the proclamation; Mr. Terrio seconded. Mr. Mezzadri shared this was a very important issue that we needed to support 365 days a year not just 7 days. He had watched people struggle with children's mental health issues and it was important to support them. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Support the Recreation Department, Historic Commission and Cape and Islands Veterans' Outreach going forward to Community Preservation Committee

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To support the Recreation Department, Historic Commission and Cape and Islands Veterans' Outreach going forward to Community Preservation Committee

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri moved to support the Recreation Department, Historic Commission and Cape and Islands Veterans' Outreach going forward to Community Preservation Committee; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approved the minutes of 03/31/2020, 04/13/2020 and the Executive Session 04/30/2019

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approved the minutes of 03/31/2020, 04/13/2020 and the Executive Session 04/30/2019

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri moved to approved the minutes of 03/31/2020, 04/13/2020 and the Executive Session 04/30/2019; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn at 6:26pm

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn at 6:26pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to adjourn at 6:26pm; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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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