MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 23, 2021
10 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Chris Lambton, Sheryl McMahon, Paul McCormick
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Sheryl McMahon left the meeting and did not return.
Every vote, in order
And amended his motion to place and support a transfer of $300,000 from the Solar Fund to the Wastewater Stabilization Fund
And amended his motion to place and support a transfer of $300,000 from the Solar Fund to the Wastewater Stabilization Fund
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 and amended his motion to place and support a transfer of $300,000 from the Solar Fund to the Wastewater Stabilization Fund; Mr. McCormick seconded. Mr. McDowell asked if the voters at Town Meeting decide not to approve a Wastewater project what happens to this money. Ms. Gibbs explained that the Town would have to vote to change this to a Capital Stabilization or a General Stabilization fund. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Place and support the article for Task 1 and Task 2 for total of $660,000 funded out of the Wastewater Stabilization fund
To place and support the article for Task 1 and Task 2 for total of $660,000 funded out of the Wastewater Stabilization fund
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 place and support the article for Task 1 and Task 2 for total of $660,000 funded out of the Wastewater Stabilization fund; Mr. Terrio seconded. Ms. Baroni noted that Mr. Clark stated we should have up to date figures. She thought we should have those new figures first. Ms. Sullivan state is was up to the Boards but it was good point by Mr. Clark. She was not sure thought that update figures would affect the survey of the site. Ms. Baroni thought for the design we need to be sure we have right numbers. Mr. Plath stated that the survey task was irrespective of the numbers and preliminary design was not going to change while they look at figures. He suggested they start with Task 1 & 2 while we look at the figures. Mr. Monroe stated he would be more comfortable supporting this if it went out to bid. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Change the Recreation Reserve fund threshold to $250,000
To change the Recreation Reserve fund threshold to $250,000
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to change the Recreation Reserve fund threshold to $250,000; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "no" and Mr. Flanagan "aye'.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the request for $10,000
To approve the request for $10,000
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick move to approve the request for $10,000; Mr. Terrio seconded. Mr. McCormick noted he supports the department heads on this as he believed they knew the needs of their department better. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye'.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support the article and amended his motion to include the transfer from free cash
To place and support the article and amended his motion to include the transfer from free cash
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick move to place and support the article and amended his motion to include the transfer from free cash; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye'.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Place and support the revolving accounts listed in the article; Mr. Lambton
To place and support the revolving accounts listed in the article; Mr. Lambton
The minutes do not name a seconder. Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the revolving accounts listed in the article; Mr. Lambton. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye'.” (Motion: McCormick)
Place and support in amount of $13,400 with funding to come from Barrier Beach account
To place and support in amount of $13,400 with funding to come from Barrier Beach account
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support in amount of $13,400 with funding to come from Barrier Beach account; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye'.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place they article and support the transfer from free cash
To place they article and support the transfer from free cash
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to place they article and support the transfer from free cash; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye'.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Support the article
To support the article
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormickThe roll call does not list John Terrio, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting. Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to support the article; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio had technical issues, Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye'.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Enter into executive session and not to return to open session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #6: to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate
The Board enter into executive session and not to return to open session under 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
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Lambton moved that the Board enter into executive session and not to return to open session under 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; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Flanagan "aye'.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
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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