MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 28, 2020
7 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
Open all tennis and pickle ball courts for game play and as well as the dog park on Route 134
To open all tennis and pickle ball courts for game play and as well as the dog park on Route 134
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to open all tennis and pickle ball courts for game play and as well as the dog park on Route 134; Mr. Lambton seconded. Mr. Mezzadri confirmed 52 people had recovered in Dennis. Ms. Keller agreed that was correct. Mr. Terrio agreed it was time to open but want to be sure guidelines were met. Mr. Lambton saw the recreation plan and he thought it was a great plan in line with State guidelines. The rules are clear and he commended him and staff on their work. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)
Support the beach parking lot recommendation as presented
To support the beach parking lot recommendation as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to support the beach parking lot recommendation as presented; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)
Authorize the Beach Manager in consultation with the Health Director have the authority to manage capacity of the beach lots as needed given the active public health emergency
To authorize the Beach Manager in consultation with the Health Director have the authority to manage capacity of the beach lots as needed given the active public health emergency
From the minutes
“Mr. Mezzadri moved to authorize the Beach Manager in consultation with the Health Director have the authority to manage capacity of the beach lots as needed given the active public health emergency; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)
Accept the timeframe for opening the harbor for payment collections to mirror beach stickers and recognize a paid receipt in lieu of a sticker being present
To accept the timeframe for opening the harbor for payment collections to mirror beach stickers and recognize a paid receipt in lieu of a sticker being present
From the minutes
“Ms. Mezzadri moved to accept the timeframe for opening the harbor for payment collections to mirror beach stickers and recognize a paid receipt in lieu of a sticker being present; Mr. Terrio seconded. Mr. Mezzadri noted that if a person mailed or dropped off the application for a sticker they won't have a receipt so he recommended purchasing stickers online so that you can use receipt. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)
Authorize the Town Administrator to use her best judgement in procuring a sufficient number of port-a-potties at the west side Harbor as soon as possible for the remainder of the summer
To authorize the Town Administrator to use her best judgement in procuring a sufficient number of port-a-potties at the west side Harbor as soon as possible for the remainder of the summer
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to authorize the Town Administrator to use her best judgement in procuring a sufficient number of port-a-potties at the west side Harbor as soon as possible for the remainder of the summer; Mr. Terrio seconded. Mr. Lambton asked if the motion was necessary. Ms. Sullivan shared it was always helpful to have Board's support. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye", Ms. MeMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Return to normal tee times when the State allows: Mr. Mezzadri seconded
To return to normal tee times when the State allows: Mr. Mezzadri seconded. Ms. McMahon asked what if it is not relaxed but not all the way back to normal. If it's less than normal Mr. Cummings would have to come back. Mr. Cummings if cannot relax to normal then because of the way the software was incremented they can't relax it at all, Ms. McMahon stated that we should follow whatever the recommendation was. Mr. Lambton amended his motion to change the tee times to whatever the Governor changes the tee times to be
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to return to normal tee times when the State allows: Mr. Mezzadri seconded. Ms. McMahon asked what if it is not relaxed but not all the way back to normal. If it's less than normal Mr. Cummings would have to come back. Mr. Cummings if cannot relax to normal then because of the way the software was incremented they can't relax it at all, Ms. McMahon stated that we should follow whatever the recommendation was. Mr. Lambton amended his motion to change the tee times to whatever the Governor changes the tee times to be; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. Mr. Flanagan asked if when this does happen would this enable tournaments to take place. Mr. Cummings explained that tournaments still would not be allowable because of guidance on gatherings. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye", Ms. MeMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Mezzadri)
Adjourn at 6:12pm
To adjourn at 6:12pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to adjourn at 6:12pm; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Mezzadri)
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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