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Dennis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

February 2, 2021

20 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Sheryl McMahon left the meeting and did not return.
  • Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.

Every vote, in order

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to close the public hearing; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

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

Grant a seasonal malt and wine license to YashKamil Corp d/b/a Lucky Mart at 515 Main Street, Dennis Port, MA 02639

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To grant a seasonal malt and wine license to YashKamil Corp d/b/a Lucky Mart at 515 Main Street, Dennis Port, MA 02639

Yes: Flanagan, McCormick, McMahonNo: Lambton, Terrio

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to grant a seasonal malt and wine license to YashKamil Corp d/b/a Lucky Mart at 515 Main Street, Dennis Port, MA 02639; Mr. Flanagan seconded. - Mr. Terrio was still concerned that we had enough liquor stores already. He noted it had nothing to do with applicant personally. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "no", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Lambton "no".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Flanagan)

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

Approve Bhadresh Patel as the manager

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Bhadresh Patel as the manager

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to approve Bhadresh Patel as the manager; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Flanagan)

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

Approved the hours for liquor sales from 8a to 11pm

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approved the hours for liquor sales from 8a to 11pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to approved the hours for liquor sales from 8a to 11pm; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McMahon)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the public hearing

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to close the public hearing; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)

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

And amended his motion to approve au on-premise annual all alcohol license Pete's Point Inc d/b/a Pete's Point located at 430 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660 for food and beverage service 11am...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

And amended his motion to approve au on-premise annual all alcohol license Pete's Point Inc d/b/a Pete's Point located at 430 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660 for food and beverage service 11am to 10pm seven days a week

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved and amended his motion to approve au on-premise annual all alcohol license Pete's Point Inc d/b/a Pete's Point located at 430 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660 for food and beverage service 11am to 10pm seven days a week; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)

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

Approve Peter Skordas as the manager

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve Peter Skordas as the manager

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to approve Peter Skordas as the manager; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)

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

Allow Ms. Vazquez to form an Opening Gala Committee

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To allow Ms. Vazquez to form an Opening Gala Committee

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to allow Ms. Vazquez to form an Opening Gala Committee; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Hold the Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Ipm

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To hold the Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Ipm

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to hold the Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Ipm; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approved the extension for 46 & 50 Howes Street through March 31°

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approved the extension for 46 & 50 Howes Street through March 31°

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to approved the extension for 46 & 50 Howes Street through March 31°; Mr. Terrio seconded. Mr. Lambton wanted to be sure all requirements will still be abided by since it's a new parking lot. He also would like to try to bring the Access Over Town Property policy back to discuss. He was concerned that 8 weeks a year a company can drive heavy equipment up and down our beaches yet the average person can't drive out on Chapin in a 4wd vehicle. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approved the Recreation Commission Charge

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approved the Recreation Commission Charge

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to approved the Recreation Commission Charge; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the reserve fund transfer

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the reserve fund transfer

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the reserve fund transfer; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the transfer request

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the transfer request

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the transfer request; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the reserve fund transfer request

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the reserve fund transfer request

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the reserve fund transfer request; Mr. McCormick seconded. Ms. McMahon commented that the quote was signed November 2™ and she doesn't understand delay. Peter McDowell urged the Board to use serious caution working with this road. 1944 it was " voted to be a public way. However, it was found there had to be improvements which did not occur and it was not consider a public way. When doing survey work you need to be sure if this is a public way or private way. This can be a costly matter. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the reserve fund transfer

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the reserve fund transfer

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the reserve fund transfer; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Sign and enter upon an agreement with The Galante Architecture Studio for designer services for the Fire Station 2 project for a not-to- exceed amount fee limit of $820,000

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board sign and enter upon an agreement with The Galante Architecture Studio for designer services for the Fire Station 2 project for a not-to- exceed amount fee limit of $820,000

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved that the Select Board sign and enter upon an agreement with The Galante Architecture Studio for designer services for the Fire Station 2 project for a not-to- exceed amount fee limit of $820,000; Mr. Terrio seconded. Ms. McMahon noted it was a privilege and honor to work on the Committee. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the Building & Structures Committee Charge

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Building & Structures Committee Charge

Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the Building & Structures Committee Charge; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the consent agenda

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the consent agenda

Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the consent agenda; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Approve both sets of minutes with the exceptions of any grammatical errors

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve both sets of minutes with the exceptions of any grammatical errors

Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to approve both sets of minutes with the exceptions of any grammatical errors; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Adjourn at 8:48pm

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn at 8:48pm

Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to adjourn at 8:48pm; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

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