MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 1, 2020
19 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Clese the public hearing
To clese the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to clese the public hearing; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
And amended his motion to accept the new fee of $15 for Assessing Department abutters list
To and amended his motion to accept the new fee of $15 for Assessing Department abutters list
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to and amended his motion to accept the new fee of $15 for Assessing Department abutters list; Terrio seconded. Ms. McMahon reminded the Board that the law says fees should reflect recovery of 'services. Arbitrarily setting the fee at $15 because it is in the middle is not correct. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "no", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Temporary approval of the Select Board Budget (122) in the amount of $72,363
Temporary approval of the Select Board Budget (122) in the amount of $72,363
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved temporary approval of the Select Board Budget (122) in the amount of $72,363; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "no", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Extend the Fire Chief's contract to March 31, 2021
To extend the Fire Chief's contract to March 31, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to extend the Fire Chief's contract to March 31, 2021; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", . Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Appoint Cleve Daniels as Deputy Police Chief with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 and ending...
To appoint Cleve Daniels as Deputy Police Chief with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 and ending December Ist, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Cleve Daniels as Deputy Police Chief with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 and ending December Ist, 2021; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. MeMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Kenneth Gelnett as Police Lieutenant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 and ending...
Appoint Kenneth Gelnett as Police Lieutenant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 and ending December ist, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved appoint Kenneth Gelnett as Police Lieutenant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 and ending December ist, 2021; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Seth Richter as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning oo Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 and ending...
To appoint Seth Richter as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning oo Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 and ending December Ist, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Seth Richter as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning oo Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 and ending December Ist, 2021; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Abigail Robinson be appointed as a "Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41- 974A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday December 2, 2020 and...
Abigail Robinson be appointed as a "Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41- 974A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday December 2, 2020 and expiring December 1, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved that Abigail Robinson be appointed as a "Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41- 974A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday December 2, 2020 and expiring December 1, 2021; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Abigail Robinson be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Wednesday December 2, 2020 and expiring December 1, 2021
Abigail Robinson be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Wednesday December 2, 2020 and expiring December 1, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved that Abigail Robinson be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Wednesday December 2, 2020 and expiring December 1, 2021; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Re-appointed Mark Lambton as Police Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A and subject to the provisions of tenure law chapter 126-132
To re-appointed Mark Lambton as Police Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A and subject to the provisions of tenure law chapter 126-132
Yes: Flanagan, McCormick, TerrioNo: McMahonAbstained: Lambton
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to re-appointed Mark Lambton as Police Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A and subject to the provisions of tenure law chapter 126-132; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "abstain", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "no", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
The following persons to be re-appointed as Police Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97 A for a term to expire December 31, 2021: Brian Anziano, Evan Tuohy-Bedford, Paul McGlynn,...
The following persons to be re-appointed as Police Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97 A for a term to expire December 31, 2021: Brian Anziano, Evan Tuohy-Bedford, Paul McGlynn, Brandon Whiting, Antonio Ciociola, Timothy McGrail, Brendan Sullivan
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved that the following persons to be re-appointed as Police Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97 A for a term to expire December 31, 2021: Brian Anziano, Evan Tuohy-Bedford, Paul McGlynn, Brandon Whiting, Antonio Ciociola, Timothy McGrail, Brendan Sullivan; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "no", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Following persons to be reappointed as Special Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL-41-97 A for a term to expire December 31, 2021: Brendan Murphy, Lori Miranda, Richard Troy
Following persons to be reappointed as Special Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL-41-97 A for a term to expire December 31, 2021: Brendan Murphy, Lori Miranda, Richard Troy
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved that following persons to be reappointed as Special Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL-41-97 A for a term to expire December 31, 2021: Brendan Murphy, Lori Miranda, Richard Troy; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
The following persons to be re-appointed as Matrons for a term to expire December 31, 2021: Dawn Clarke, Jennifer Harrington, Lori Miranda, Nicole Costa, Sydney Pina
The following persons to be re-appointed as Matrons for a term to expire December 31, 2021: Dawn Clarke, Jennifer Harrington, Lori Miranda, Nicole Costa, Sydney Pina
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved that the following persons to be re-appointed as Matrons for a term to expire December 31, 2021: Dawn Clarke, Jennifer Harrington, Lori Miranda, Nicole Costa, Sydney Pina; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
The following persons to be appointed as Assistant Animal Control Officer for a term to expire December 31, 2021: Braydon Barrett
The following persons to be appointed as Assistant Animal Control Officer for a term to expire December 31, 2021: Braydon Barrett
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved that the following persons to be appointed as Assistant Animal Control Officer for a term to expire December 31, 2021: Braydon Barrett; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Tentatively approve and have the minutes reflect the amounts per : the budgets reviewed this evening
To tentatively approve and have the minutes reflect the amounts per : the budgets reviewed this evening
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to tentatively approve and have the minutes reflect the amounts per : the budgets reviewed this evening; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "no", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Approve the tax bill insert for Wastewater Infrastructure Investment Fund
To approve the tax bill insert for Wastewater Infrastructure Investment Fund
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the tax bill insert for Wastewater Infrastructure Investment Fund; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "no", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Accept the resignation with the Board's thanks
To accept the resignation with the Board's thanks
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormickNo: McMahonThe roll call does not list John Terrio, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to accept the resignation with the Board's thanks; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "no", Mr. Ferrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Approval with exception of grammatical errors
Approval with exception of grammatical errors
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved approval with exception of grammatical errors; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "no", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Adjourn at 7:48pm
To adjourn at 7:48pm
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to adjourn at 7:48pm; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "no", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
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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