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Dennis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

December 2, 2020

12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Chris Lambton, Sheryl McMahon, Paul McCormick

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Appoint Kate Martin as an alternate with a term to expire on i 3/31/2022

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Kate Martin as an alternate with a term to expire on i 3/31/2022

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Kate Martin as an alternate with a term to expire on i 3/31/2022; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Susan Feinberg as a member from the conamunity that is racially or culturally diverse with terms to expire on 3/31/2023

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Susan Feinberg as a member from the conamunity that is racially or culturally diverse with terms to expire on 3/31/2023

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Susan Feinberg as a member from the conamunity that is racially or culturally diverse with terms to expire on 3/31/2023; Mr. Lambton seconded. The | Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "ave" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Emily Entwisle member-at-large from the Dennis community with a term to expire on 3/31/2022

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Emily Entwisle member-at-large from the Dennis community with a term to expire on 3/31/2022

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Emily Entwisle member-at-large from the Dennis community with a term to expire on 3/31/2022; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Anthony Marzulli as a member at large with a term to expire on 3/31/2022

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Anthony Marzulli as a member at large with a term to expire on 3/31/2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Anthony Marzulli as a member at large with a term to expire on 3/31/2022; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Bob Surette as a member at large with a term to expire on 3/31/2021

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · 4–1

To appoint Bob Surette as a member at large with a term to expire on 3/31/2021

Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: McMahon

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Bob Surette as a member at large with a term to expire on 3/31/2021; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Lambton "ave", Ms. McMahon "no", Mr. Terrio "ave" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Ken VanTassell as a Community Housing Representative . with a term to expire on 3/31/2021

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · 2–0

To appoint Ken VanTassell as a Community Housing Representative . with a term to expire on 3/31/2021

Yes: Lambton, McCormickAbstained: McMahonThe roll call does not list Chris Flanagan and John Terrio, who were on the attendance line; they are not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Ken VanTassell as a Community Housing Representative . with a term to expire on 3/31/2021; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "abstained".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Robert Blake, Paul Donlan, Leah LaCross, David Nordberg and Ronald Polaske to the Fire Station 2 Building Committee

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Robert Blake, Paul Donlan, Leah LaCross, David Nordberg and Ronald Polaske to the Fire Station 2 Building Committee

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Robert Blake, Paul Donlan, Leah LaCross, David Nordberg and Ronald Polaske to the Fire Station 2 Building Committee; Mr. Terrio seconded. Ms. McMahon thought that they should add a seventh member. Chief Dellner noted that there had been discussion of a Board member being on the committee. There appeared to be consensus that they Board would add a position for a Select Board member to be a voting member of the Committee. Mr. Lambton noted he would like to be considered for that position. | Dennis Select Board - Interviews & Appointments Dennis Town Hail, Stone Hearing Room The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint David Langan to the Wastewater Implementation Committee as a member at large with a term to expire on 3/31/2022; Mr. Flanagan clarified that Mr. Langan was a 2™ homeowner

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint David Langan to the Wastewater Implementation Committee as a member at large with a term to expire on 3/31/2022; Mr. Flanagan clarified that Mr. Langan was a 2™ homeowner. Mr. Langan noted he was. Mr. 3 McCormick and Mr. Lambton pointed out that the charge was silent regarding members being register voters or residents. Ms. Barr read from the charge which called for six community volunteers appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Mr. McConmnick thought that a second - -homeowner's perspective would be especially relevant to this Committee

The minutes name Paul McCormick as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint David Langan to the Wastewater Implementation Committee as a member at large with a term to expire on 3/31/2022; Mr. Flanagan clarified that Mr. Langan was a 2™ homeowner. Mr. Langan noted he was. Mr. 3 McCormick and Mr. Lambton pointed out that the charge was silent regarding members being register voters or residents. Ms. Barr read from the charge which called for six community volunteers appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Mr. McConmnick thought that a second - -homeowner's perspective would be especially relevant to this Committee. Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Wayne Bergeron to the Waterways Commission as full member with a term to expire on 3/31/2021

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Wayne Bergeron to the Waterways Commission as full member with a term to expire on 3/31/2021

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to appoint Wayne Bergeron to the Waterways Commission as full member with a term to expire on 3/31/2021.; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. ; McCormick "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. . Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint John New to the Human Services Advisory Committee as full member with a term to expire on 3/31/2021

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint John New to the Human Services Advisory Committee as full member with a term to expire on 3/31/2021

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint John New to the Human Services Advisory Committee as full member with a term to expire on 3/31/2021.; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Jennifer Rose to the Dennis Yarmouth School Committee as full member with a term to begin on January 1, 2021 and to expire with the Annual . | Election on May 12, 2021

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Jennifer Rose to the Dennis Yarmouth School Committee as full member with a term to begin on January 1, 2021 and to expire with the Annual . | Election on May 12, 2021

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to appoint Jennifer Rose to the Dennis Yarmouth School Committee as full member with a term to begin on January 1, 2021 and to expire with the Annual . | Election on May 12, 2021; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn at 6:15pm

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 6:15pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to adjourn at 6:15pm; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McMahon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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