MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
February 16, 2021
20 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Chris Lambton, Sheryl McMahon, Paul McCormick
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Approve a bottom line budget of $39,433,794
To approve a bottom line budget of $39,433,794
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve a bottom line budget of $39,433,794; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. MeMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Place and support the article as written
To place and support the article as written
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioAbstained: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the article as written; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "abstained" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Rescind his previous motion
To rescind his previous motion
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to rescind his previous motion; Mr. Terrio seconded. Ms. McMahon stated she was very confused. She didn't understand how the Board of Health revolving fund assisted the COA when they had their own revolving account. - The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support the article with a reduction to the Board of Health revolving fund to $10,000
To place and support the article with a reduction to the Board of Health revolving fund to $10,000
Yes: Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: Flanagan, McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the article with a reduction to the Board of Health revolving fund to $10,000; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "no" and Mr. Flanagan "no".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Place and support the article
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the article; 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)
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the article; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board yoted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick move to place and support the article; 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)
And amended his motion to place and support the article reading "3.50 per page to $15 inclusive flat fee"
And amended his motion to place and support the article reading "3.50 per page to $15 inclusive flat fee"
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved and amended his motion to place and support the article reading "3.50 per page to $15 inclusive flat fee"; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "no" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Place and support the article
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the article; 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)
Close the public portion of the hearing
To close the public portion of the hearing
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McMahonThe roll call does not list John Terrio and Paul McCormick, who were on the attendance line; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to close the public portion of the hearing; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Terrie "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Issue Buncey's Pizza and Sports Café Inc. d/b/a Tee-Birds Restaurant and Lounge located at the Pines Golf Course, 50 Golf Course Road, Dennis, MA 02641 a new annual all aleohol license for food...
To issue Buncey's Pizza and Sports Café Inc. d/b/a Tee-Birds Restaurant and Lounge located at the Pines Golf Course, 50 Golf Course Road, Dennis, MA 02641 a new annual all aleohol license for food and beverage service indoors seven days a week /am- 12midnight and outdoors Monday- Saturday 8am-8pm and Sunday 10am-8pm
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McMahon, TerrioThe roll call does not list Paul McCormick, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to issue Buncey's Pizza and Sports Café Inc. d/b/a Tee-Birds Restaurant and Lounge located at the Pines Golf Course, 50 Golf Course Road, Dennis, MA 02641 a new annual all aleohol license for food and beverage service indoors seven days a week /am- 12midnight and outdoors Monday- Saturday 8am-8pm and Sunday 10am-8pm; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Appreve an entertainment license indoors on weekdays from 8am to 10pm and Sunday indoor entertainment from 1llam to 8pm with the windows and doors to remain closed
To appreve an entertainment license indoors on weekdays from 8am to 10pm and Sunday indoor entertainment from 1llam to 8pm with the windows and doors to remain closed. Outdoor entertainment weekday from10am to 8:30pm and Sundays from lla to 8:30pm with no live musicians allowed outdoors
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McMahon, TerrioThe roll call does not list Paul McCormick, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to appreve an entertainment license indoors on weekdays from 8am to 10pm and Sunday indoor entertainment from 1llam to 8pm with the windows and doors to remain closed. Outdoor entertainment weekday from10am to 8:30pm and Sundays from lla to 8:30pm with no live musicians allowed outdoors; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
And amended her motion to restrict the consumption of alcohol beverages to the clubhouse and from the 1* tee to the 18" hole, authorize a mobile beverage and food concession cart for the entire...
And amended her motion to restrict the consumption of alcohol beverages to the clubhouse and from the 1* tee to the 18" hole, authorize a mobile beverage and food concession cart for the entire course, and approve the 10® tee shack to sell alcohol
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McMahon, TerrioThe roll call does not list Paul McCormick, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved and amended her motion to restrict the consumption of alcohol beverages to the clubhouse and from the 1* tee to the 18" hole, authorize a mobile beverage and food concession cart for the entire course, and approve the 10® tee shack to sell alcohol; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Approved Timothy J. Bunce as the manager
To approved Timothy J. Bunce as the manager
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McMahon, TerrioThe roll call does not list Paul McCormick, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approved Timothy J. Bunce as the manager; Mr. Flanagan | seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Flanagan)
And amend his motion to approve the HazMat assessment and request a $5,000 reserve fund transfer through the Finance Committee
And amend his motion to approve the HazMat assessment and request a $5,000 reserve fund transfer through the Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton move and amend his motion to approve the HazMat assessment and request a $5,000 reserve fund transfer through the Finance Committee; Mr. Terrio seconded. Mr. Rounseville noted there was also a never title 5 inspection done because the intent was to take the building down. He flagged that will be an additional cost down the road. Ms. McMahon noted this property was under the Conservation care and custody so we should get their feeling. Ms. Johnson would get this on a Conservation Commission agenda and let the Board know. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Appoint Pam Davis as the Acting Assessor at an hourly rate of pay of $45
To appoint Pam Davis as the Acting Assessor at an hourly rate of pay of $45
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. Lambton moved to appoint Pam Davis as the Acting Assessor at an hourly rate of pay of $45; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Appoint Mark DiBenedetto as Deputy Plumbing and Gas Inspector at an hourly rate of $27.45
To appoint Mark DiBenedetto as Deputy Plumbing and Gas Inspector at an hourly rate of $27.45
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. McCormick moved to appoint Mark DiBenedetto as Deputy Plumbing and Gas Inspector at an hourly rate of $27.45; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Designate Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator to create a group of individuals to serve as a selection group utilizing the Designer Selection Procedure adopted on March 5, 2020 by the Select...
To designate Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator to create a group of individuals to serve as a selection group utilizing the Designer Selection Procedure adopted on March 5, 2020 by the Select Board, to select a designer for the Sesuit Harbor Improvement Project
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. Lambton moved to designate Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator to create a group of individuals to serve as a selection group utilizing the Designer Selection Procedure adopted on March 5, 2020 by the Select Board, to select a designer for the Sesuit Harbor Improvement Project; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Accep the Climate & Coastal Resiliency Committee charge
To accep the Climate & Coastal Resiliency Committee charge
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. Lambton moved to accep the Climate & Coastal Resiliency Committee charge; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
At 9:50pm that the Board enter into Executive Session under M.G.L Ch. 30A § 21A Reason # 1
At 9:50pm that the Board enter into Executive Session under M.G.L Ch. 30A § 21A Reason # 1. To discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual and M.G.L. Ch. 30A §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. The Board will not return to open session
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 at 9:50pm that the Board enter into Executive Session under M.G.L Ch. 30A § 21A Reason # 1. To discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual and M.G.L. Ch. 30A §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. The Board will not return to open session; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
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