MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
January 19, 2021
14 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Chris Flanagan, Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Sheryl McMahon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter under executive session under M.G.L Ch. 30A § 21A Reason #3: To discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding Ben Baxter Lot 1 Map 131 Parcel 1 and Ben Baxter Lot 2, Map 131 Parcel 2...
To enter under executive session under M.G.L Ch. 30A § 21A Reason #3: To discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding Ben Baxter Lot 1 Map 131 Parcel 1 and Ben Baxter Lot 2, Map 131 Parcel 2 if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declared and M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #3. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Non-Union personnel including Fire Chief as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declared
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to enter under executive session under M.G.L Ch. 30A § 21A Reason #3: To discuss strategy with respect to litigation regarding Ben Baxter Lot 1 Map 131 Parcel 1 and Ben Baxter Lot 2, Map 131 Parcel 2 if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declared and M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #3. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Non-Union personnel including Fire Chief as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declared; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Open the warrant
To open the warrant
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to open the warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. Ms. McMahon was concerned if they were going to move the meeting date. Ms. Sullivan explained that if the warrant isn't published the Board, in consultation with the moderator, can move the date. Ms. McMahon would just assume move it now to the first or second week in June. The weather would be better for outside. Mr. Flanagan shared that tonight's purpose was to open the warrant. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "no" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
The Town does a reserve fund transfer in the amount of $9,400 for the surveying at William Crowell Road
The Town does a reserve fund transfer in the amount of $9,400 for the surveying at William Crowell Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved that the Town does a reserve fund transfer in the amount of $9,400 for the surveying at William Crowell Road, Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)
Extend the agreement to June 20, 2022
To extend the agreement to June 20, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to extend the agreement to June 20, 2022; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve and sign lease
To approve and sign lease
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to approve and sign lease; Mr Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Accept map and allow benches at the designated locations
To accept map and allow benches at the designated locations
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to accept map and allow benches at the designated locations; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. MeMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, 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. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Appoint Edward Bayly as the Local Building Inspector for the Building Department effective January 19, 2021
To appoint Edward Bayly as the Local Building Inspector for the Building Department effective January 19, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Edward Bayly as the Local Building Inspector for the Building Department effective January 19, 2021; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Sign the amended and restated affordable housing restriction for FORWARD
To sign the amended and restated affordable housing restriction for FORWARD
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McMahon, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to sign the amended and restated affordable housing restriction for FORWARD; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "abstain", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Approve Ocean House's request for extend closure from December 20, 2020 to March 17, 2021
To approve Ocean House's request for extend closure from December 20, 2020 to March 17, 2021
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McMahon, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve Ocean House's request for extend closure from December 20, 2020 to March 17, 2021; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "abstain", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Approve Cleat & Anchor's request for extend closure from January 6, 2021 to March 11, 2021
To approve Cleat & Anchor's request for extend closure from January 6, 2021 to March 11, 2021
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McMahon, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve Cleat & Anchor's request for extend closure from January 6, 2021 to March 11, 2021; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "abstain", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Accept the donation report
To accept the donation report
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to accept the donation report; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Approve the minutes with minor grammatical corrections
To approve the minutes with minor grammatical corrections
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McMahon, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the minutes with minor grammatical corrections; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "abstain", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Adjourn at 7:50pm
To adjourn at 7:50pm
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McMahon, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to adjourn at 7:50pm; Mr. McCormick seconeded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "abstain", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
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