MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 20, 2020
11 recorded votes, 6 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
Appoint David E. Mahoney as Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, beginning October 29, 2020, for a term to expire on December 31, 2021 subject to successfully completing...
To appoint David E. Mahoney as Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, beginning October 29, 2020, for a term to expire on December 31, 2021 subject to successfully completing his probationary period through October 28, 2020
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Sheryl McMahon, Chris Lambton and Paul McCormick). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to appoint David E. Mahoney as Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, beginning October 29, 2020, for a term to expire on December 31, 2021 subject to successfully completing his probationary period through October 28, 2020; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Appoint Officer David E. Mahoney be appointed as Licensing Board Agent, beginning October 29, 2020 for a term to expire on March 31, 2021". The appointment is subject to successfully completing...
To appoint Officer David E. Mahoney be appointed as Licensing Board Agent, beginning October 29, 2020 for a term to expire on March 31, 2021". The appointment is subject to successfully completing his probationary period through October 29, 2020
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Sheryl McMahon, Chris Lambton and Paul McCormick). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to appoint Officer David E. Mahoney be appointed as Licensing Board Agent, beginning October 29, 2020 for a term to expire on March 31, 2021". The appointment is subject to successfully completing his probationary period through October 29, 2020; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Approve the charge as amended
Approve the charge as amended
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Sheryl McMahon, Chris Lambton and Paul McCormick). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick made a motion to approve the charge as amended; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the charge with edits
To approve the charge with edits
The minutes give the count (3-1-0) and name Sheryl McMahon (voting no), but the names and the count do not match the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the charge with edits; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 3-1-0 (McMahon).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the document with the changes
To accept the document with the changes
The minutes give the count (3-0-1) and name Sheryl McMahon (abstaining), but the names and the count do not match the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to accept the document with the changes; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 3-0-1 (McMahon).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Authorize the use of Community Development Block Grant Program Income for Phase 1 and, if needed, Phase 2 Environmental Assessment of 187 Depot Street and 32 Mill Street to determine whether there...
To authorize the use of Community Development Block Grant Program Income for Phase 1 and, if needed, Phase 2 Environmental Assessment of 187 Depot Street and 32 Mill Street to determine whether there is any contamination on the site in preparation for the Dennis Municipal Affordable Housing Trust to proceed with the reuse of the property for affordable housing, possible continuation of the child care facilities on the property, and associated recreational uses supporting the affordable housing
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to authorize the use of Community Development Block Grant Program Income for Phase 1 and, if needed, Phase 2 Environmental Assessment of 187 Depot Street and 32 Mill Street to determine whether there is any contamination on the site in preparation for the Dennis Municipal Affordable Housing Trust to proceed with the reuse of the property for affordable housing, possible continuation of the child care facilities on the property, and associated recreational uses supporting the affordable housing, Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Authorize Café 75 to operate 7am to 3pm Monday through Friday at the Mid Cape Home Center on Route 134, Dennis
To authorize Café 75 to operate 7am to 3pm Monday through Friday at the Mid Cape Home Center on Route 134, Dennis
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to authorize Café 75 to operate 7am to 3pm Monday through Friday at the Mid Cape Home Center on Route 134, Dennis; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Sign the Easement for Electrical Service with NSTAR ELECTRICAL COMPANY d/b/a Eversource energy as authorize under Article 9 of the October 3, 2020 Special Town Meeting
To sign the Easement for Electrical Service with NSTAR ELECTRICAL COMPANY d/b/a Eversource energy as authorize under Article 9 of the October 3, 2020 Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to sign the Easement for Electrical Service with NSTAR ELECTRICAL COMPANY d/b/a Eversource energy as authorize under Article 9 of the October 3, 2020 Special Town Meeting; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Accept the resignation of Michael Hunter from the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee and Bob David from the Community and Economic Development Committee with the Board's thanks
To accept the resignation of Michael Hunter from the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee and Bob David from the Community and Economic Development Committee with the Board's thanks
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to accept the resignation of Michael Hunter from the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee and Bob David from the Community and Economic Development Committee with the Board's thanks; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: McMahon)
Accept the minutes as amended
To accept the minutes as amended
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, McMahonThe roll call does not list John Terrio, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to accept the minutes as amended; Mr. McCormick second. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrie "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Adjourn at 7:28pm
To adjourn at 7:28pm
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to adjourn at 7:28pm; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
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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