MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 8, 2020
14 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
Enter into executive session under M.G.L. Ch. 304 §21A Reason #2: To : conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Non-Union personnel including Cleve Daniels as an open meeting...
Enter into executive session under M.G.L. Ch. 304 §21A Reason #2: To : conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Non-Union personnel including Cleve Daniels as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declared and under M.G.L. Ch. 304 §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
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
“Mr. Lambton moved enter into executive session under M.G.L. Ch. 304 §21A Reason #2: To : conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Non-Union personnel including Cleve Daniels as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declared and under M.G.L. Ch. 304 §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. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrie "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Tentatively approved the budgets as presented with the minutes reflecting the bottom line budgets with the exception of Human Services (399)
To tentatively approved the budgets as presented with the minutes reflecting the bottom line budgets with the exception of Human Services (399)
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approved the budgets as presented with the minutes reflecting the bottom line budgets with the exception of Human Services (399); Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
And amended his motion to change the charge of the Fire Station 2 Building Committee from 5 residents to 6 residents and add a Select Board voting member
And amended his motion to change the charge of the Fire Station 2 Building Committee from 5 residents to 6 residents and add a Select Board voting member
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved and amended his motion to change the charge of the Fire Station 2 Building Committee from 5 residents to 6 residents and add a Select Board voting member; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Richard Riehle to the Fire Station 2 Building Committee; '
To appoint Richard Riehle to the Fire Station 2 Building Committee; '
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Richard Riehle to the Fire Station 2 Building Committee; ' Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Accept the Clean Focus bill of $151,993
To accept the Clean Focus bill of $151,993
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambten moved to accept the Clean Focus bill of $151,993, Ms. McMahon seconded. Approved 02.02.2021 - Tuesday, December 8,2020 at 5:00PM - : Mr. Lambton asked if there was something that says they can't come after us for the rest of the money. Ms. Gibbs indicated that counsel has draft an agreement and once it is signed by all parties the Town will forward the check. ~ The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)
And amended his motion that this Board reaffirm their vote to move forward with the DHY agreement as presented this evening
And amended his motion that this Board reaffirm their vote to move forward with the DHY agreement as presented this evening
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioThe roll call does not list Sheryl McMahon, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved and amended his motion that this Board reaffirm their vote to move forward with the DHY agreement as presented this evening; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon ; "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Reappoint Joshua Mason as the Dennis Representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council for a three-year term through January 31, 2024
To reappoint Joshua Mason as the Dennis Representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council for a three-year term through January 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to reappoint Joshua Mason as the Dennis Representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council for a three-year term through January 31, 2024; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "ave", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Reaffirm the vote publicly
To reaffirm the vote publicly
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to reaffirm the vote publicly; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board . voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
And amended his motion to authorize Ehzabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator, to negotiate terms of contract for Designer Services for the Fire Station 2 building project for a sum not-to-exceed $820,000
And amended his motion to authorize Ehzabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator, to negotiate terms of contract for Designer Services for the Fire Station 2 building project for a sum not-to-exceed $820,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved and amended his motion to authorize Ehzabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator, to negotiate terms of contract for Designer Services for the Fire Station 2 building project for a sum not-to-exceed $820,000; Mr. Lambton seconded. Ms. McMahon asked if it was Ms. Sullivan's intention to appoint designee to negotiate. Ms. Sullivan shared that her impression was that the designee would be the Chair or any member of the Board. She has never signed a contract to date that has been for this high of an amount. Mr. Rounseville point out that they will have to come back for the Board to sign the contract. Ms. McMahon believed it said to execute the contract. Mr. Rounseville pointed out that it is only to negotiate. Ms. McMahon was a little more comfort in that but wanted the Town Administrator to ultimately be responsible for negotiating contract. Ms. Sullivan shared it was her intent to bring back the contract to the Board. Approved 02.02.2071 ; Dennis Town Hali, Stone Hearing Room The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. . McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Approve the film permit for Beyond Productions for the specified Jocations in Town from December 10 to December 14, 2020 contingent upon the conditions listed by staff
To approve the film permit for Beyond Productions for the specified Jocations in Town from December 10 to December 14, 2020 contingent upon the conditions listed by staff
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the film permit for Beyond Productions for the specified Jocations in Town from December 10 to December 14, 2020 contingent upon the conditions listed by staff; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
And amended his motion adopt the Town of Dennis Sticker Issuance : , Guidelines Sticker Policy Updated; Mr. McCormick Ms. McMahon this makes it clear so that people understand
And amended his motion adopt the Town of Dennis Sticker Issuance : , Guidelines Sticker Policy Updated; Mr. McCormick Ms. McMahon this makes it clear so that people understand. Ms. Sullivan asked if the motion could reference the specific document
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved and amended his motion adopt the Town of Dennis Sticker Issuance : , Guidelines Sticker Policy Updated; Mr. McCormick Ms. McMahon this makes it clear so that people understand. Ms. Sullivan asked if the motion could reference the specific document. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton)
Approved the tax bill insert for the Sticker Sales Process
To approved the tax bill insert for the Sticker Sales Process
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approved the tax bill insert for the Sticker Sales Process; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Approve the minutes with the exception of grammatical corrections
To approve the minutes with the exception of grammatical corrections
From the minutes
“McMahon moved to approve the minutes with the exception of grammatical corrections; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Adjourn at 7:25pm
To adjourn at 7:25pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to adjourn at 7:25pm; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "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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