MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 17, 2020
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Chris Flanagan, Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick
Absent: John Terrio, Sheryl McMahon
Every vote, in order
Approve 6 Zoom licenses and move forward with virtual meetings for non-regulatory committees
To approve 6 Zoom licenses and move forward with virtual meetings for non-regulatory committees
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve 6 Zoom licenses and move forward with virtual meetings for non-regulatory committees; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to close the hearing; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 3-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
The Residential Factor remain at 100% or 1.00, no Residential . Exemption be granted for FY2021, no Small Commercial Business exemption be granted for FY2021 and no Open Space Discount be adopted...
The Residential Factor remain at 100% or 1.00, no Residential . Exemption be granted for FY2021, no Small Commercial Business exemption be granted for FY2021 and no Open Space Discount be adopted for FY2021
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved that the Residential Factor remain at 100% or 1.00, no Residential . Exemption be granted for FY2021, no Small Commercial Business exemption be granted for FY2021 and no Open Space Discount be adopted for FY2021, Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to close the public hearing; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Grant the temporary access over Town property subject to the terms, provisions, and conditions as drafted in the Temporary Access Approval permit from December 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021 with...
To grant the temporary access over Town property subject to the terms, provisions, and conditions as drafted in the Temporary Access Approval permit from December 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021 with blackout dates of December 24 to December 27, . 2020 and December 21, 2020 to January 3, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to grant the temporary access over Town property subject to the terms, provisions, and conditions as drafted in the Temporary Access Approval permit from December 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021 with blackout dates of December 24 to December 27, . 2020 and December 21, 2020 to January 3, 2021; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Approve the request and bring it back with numbers
To approve the request and bring it back with numbers
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 3 members were present for this vote (Chris Flanagan, Chris Lambton and Paul McCormick). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the request and bring it back with numbers; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Approve the Payment in Lieu of Taxes from the Dennis Housing Authority
To approve the Payment in Lieu of Taxes from the Dennis Housing Authority
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the Payment in Lieu of Taxes from the Dennis Housing Authority; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Convey a preservation restriction to be held by Dennis Historical Society for the Community Preservation Act grant for improvements to the Captain Baker House and Barn
To convey a preservation restriction to be held by Dennis Historical Society for the Community Preservation Act grant for improvements to the Captain Baker House and Barn
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to convey a preservation restriction to be held by Dennis Historical Society for the Community Preservation Act grant for improvements to the Captain Baker House and Barn; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
That the Board authorize Select Board Chair Chris Flanagan or Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan to sign all documents related to the refinance for Clean Focus : . Energy
That the Board authorize Select Board Chair Chris Flanagan or Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan to sign all documents related to the refinance for Clean Focus : . Energy
From the minutes
“Mr. Lam move that the Board authorize Select Board Chair Chris Flanagan or Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan to sign all documents related to the refinance for Clean Focus : . Energy; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (second: McCormick)
Approve with changes
To approve with changes
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve with changes; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board vote 3- 0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Sign the proclamation recognizing January 24 - 30, 2021 as Dennis School Choice Week
To sign the proclamation recognizing January 24 - 30, 2021 as Dennis School Choice Week
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to sign the proclamation recognizing January 24 - 30, 2021 as Dennis School Choice Week; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Sign the letter to the Massachusetts Office of Business Development
To sign the letter to the Massachusetts Office of Business Development
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to sign the letter to the Massachusetts Office of Business Development; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Adjourn at 6:48pm
Adjourn at 6:48pm
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 3 members were present for this vote (Chris Flanagan, Chris Lambton and Paul McCormick). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton made a motion to adjourn at 6:48pm; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, 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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