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September 22, 2020
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Sheryl McMahon, Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #2: to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions...
The Board enter into Executive Session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #2: to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel including John Brady as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair has declared. and M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #6: to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate. The Chair declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved that the Board enter into Executive Session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #2: to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel including John Brady as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair has declared. and M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #6: to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate. The Chair declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Grant permission for the burial of the horse and instruct the Town Administration to prepare an amendment to the lease for burials
To grant permission for the burial of the horse and instruct the Town Administration to prepare an amendment to the lease for burials
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to grant permission for the burial of the horse and instruct the Town Administration to prepare an amendment to the lease for burials; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Appoint John Brady, in his role as Chief of Police, as Emergency Management Coordinator for the Town of Dennis
To appoint John Brady, in his role as Chief of Police, as Emergency Management Coordinator for the Town of Dennis
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to appoint John Brady, in his role as Chief of Police, as Emergency Management Coordinator for the Town of Dennis; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Appoint John Brady, in his role as Chief of Police, as Keeper of Lock-Up for the Town of Dennis, effective September 25, 2020 through September 24, 2021
To appoint John Brady, in his role as Chief of Police, as Keeper of Lock-Up for the Town of Dennis, effective September 25, 2020 through September 24, 2021
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to appoint John Brady, in his role as Chief of Police, as Keeper of Lock-Up for the Town of Dennis, effective September 25, 2020 through September 24, 2021; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Authorize Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator to sign the contract with CHA Consulting, Inc. for the Owner's Project Management Services for the Fire Station 2 building project for a sum...
To authorize Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator to sign the contract with CHA Consulting, Inc. for the Owner's Project Management Services for the Fire Station 2 building project for a sum not-to-exceed $265,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to authorize Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator to sign the contract with CHA Consulting, Inc. for the Owner's Project Management Services for the Fire Station 2 building project for a sum not-to-exceed $265,000; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Approve the changes to policy as outline by the Assistant Town Administrator
To approve the changes to policy as outline by the Assistant Town Administrator
From the minutes
“MS. McMahon moved to approve the changes to policy as outline by the Assistant Town Administrator; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Adopt the rates as presented by the DPW Director
To adopt the rates as presented by the DPW Director
From the minutes
“Ms. MeMahon moved to adopt the rates as presented by the DPW Director; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
And amended his motion to enter into an employment agreement between the Town of Dennis and John Brady as Chief of Police pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 Section 1080 and Chapter 41 Section 97A,...
And amended his motion to enter into an employment agreement between the Town of Dennis and John Brady as Chief of Police pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 Section 1080 and Chapter 41 Section 97A, effective September 25, 2020 for a term to expire on September 24, 2023 for a salary of $170,000
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved and amended his motion to enter into an employment agreement between the Town of Dennis and John Brady as Chief of Police pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 Section 1080 and Chapter 41 Section 97A, effective September 25, 2020 for a term to expire on September 24, 2023 for a salary of $170,000; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Adopt the goals as amended
To adopt the goals as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to adopt the goals as amended; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted. The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
Approve the minutes subject to grammatical corrections
To approve the minutes subject to grammatical corrections
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the minutes subject to grammatical corrections; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Adjourn at 7:55pm
To adjourn at 7:55pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to adjourn at 7:55pm; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
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