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Dennis Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

May 5, 2020

14 recorded votes, 1 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

Enter in to Executive Session under M. G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in- aid requirements ("Purpose 7")- the...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Enter in to Executive Session under M. G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in- aid requirements ("Purpose 7")- the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g)-- To review, approve and discuss the possible release of executive session meeting minutes dated April 30, 2019, January 21, 2020 and March 5, 2020; votes may be taken and the Chair so declared and to return to public session at 5:15pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio made a motion to enter in to Executive Session under M. G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in- aid requirements ("Purpose 7")- the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g)-- To review, approve and discuss the possible release of executive session meeting minutes dated April 30, 2019, January 21, 2020 and March 5, 2020; votes may be taken and the Chair so declared and to return to public session at 5:15pm; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" Mr. Mezzadri "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and | Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio made a motion to close the public hearing; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Mezzadri "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Issue a seasonal wine and malt license to the Cape Playhouse

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To issue a seasonal wine and malt license to the Cape Playhouse

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to issue a seasonal wine and malt license to the Cape Playhouse; Mr. Lambton seconded. Mr. Mezzadri asked if this was just for this season. Ms. Sullivan clarified that this was a seasonal license so it would need to be renewed next year. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Mezzadri "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Approve Nora Carey as the manager

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Nora Carey as the manager

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to approve Nora Carey as the manager; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Mezzadri "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

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

(the minutes do not state the motion)

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

(the minutes do not state the motion)

The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.

From the minutes

“The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Mezzadri "aye".”

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

Kylee M. Valli be appointed as a "Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Monday, May 11, 2020 and expiring...

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Kylee M. Valli be appointed as a "Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Monday, May 11, 2020 and expiring May 10, 2021

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri moved that Kylee M. Valli be appointed as a "Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Monday, May 11, 2020 and expiring May 10, 2021; 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)

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

Kylee M. Valli be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Monday, May 11, 2020 and expiring May 10, 2021

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Kylee M. Valli be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Monday, May 11, 2020 and expiring May 10, 2021

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri moved that Kylee M. Valli be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Monday, May 11, 2020 and expiring May 10, 2021; 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)

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

Waive the late fees for dog licenses for this year only

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To waive the late fees for dog licenses for this year only

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri moved to waive the late fees for dog licenses for this year only; 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Sign the licensing agreement as the contract stated

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board sign the licensing agreement as the contract stated

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved that the Board sign the licensing agreement as the contract stated; 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Support the CDBG grant process for Dan Fortier and Alice Boyd

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the CDBG grant process for Dan Fortier and Alice Boyd

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri moved to support the CDBG grant process for Dan Fortier and Alice Boyd; 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Support the Memorandum of Agreement as written

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Memorandum of Agreement as written

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri moved to support the Memorandum of Agreement as written; 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)

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

Accept a donation of $100 to the Dennis Police Department with the Board's thanks

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept a donation of $100 to the Dennis Police Department with the Board's thanks

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to accept a donation of $100 to the Dennis Police Department with the Board's thanks; 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Accept the three set with grammatical changes that had been a submitted

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the three set with grammatical changes that had been a submitted

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri moved to accept the three set with grammatical changes that had been a submitted; Mr. Lambton seconded. Ms. McMahon noted she had submitted edits as well. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Adjourn at 7:37pm

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 7:37pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to adjourn at 7:37pm; 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (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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