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Dennis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

March 30, 2021

23 recorded votes, 10 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, Sheryl McMahon, Paul McCormick

Absent: Chris Lambton

During the meeting:

  • Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
  • Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.

Every vote, in order

Support the seasonal Salary budget increase by $38,990; Ms. |

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To Support the seasonal Salary budget increase by $38,990; Ms. |

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to Support the seasonal Salary budget increase by $38,990; Ms. | MeMahon seconded. The Board voted Mr, McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms, il MeMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: McMahon)

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

Support the budget as voted by the Finance Committee; Mr. |

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To support the budget as voted by the Finance Committee; Mr. |

From the minutes

“Ms. MeMahon moved to support the budget as voted by the Finance Committee; Mr. | McCormick Seconded. The Board voted Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)

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

Approve a bottom line budget of $39,418,862

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve a bottom line budget of $39,418,862

Yes: Flanagan, 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

“Mr. McCormick moved to approve a bottom line budget of $39,418,862; Mr. Terrio : seconded. The Board voted Mr. M cCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms, McMahon "aye" | | and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Place and Support the FY22 Budget Article

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To place and Support the FY22 Budget Article

Yes: Flanagan, 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. Terrio moved to place and Support the FY22 Budget Article; Ms. McMahon seconded, B The Board voted Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. T. errio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McMahon)

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

Place and Support the article in the amount Of $15,812,000 for the Fiscal Year budget and to raise and 4ppropriate § 1,469,547 as the Town's assessment and l $729,484 for debt services for total...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To place and Support the article in the amount Of $15,812,000 for the Fiscal Year budget and to raise and 4ppropriate § 1,469,547 as the Town's assessment and l $729,484 for debt services for total Operating expenses for the Town of $2,199,031] for the / Cape Cod Regional T echnical High School for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021; Mr. | Approved June 15, 2024 i Dennis Select Board & Finance Committee L Page 3 of 18 L

The roll call lists a member twice. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. MeCormick moved to place and Support the article in the amount Of $15,812,000 for the Fiscal Year budget and to raise and 4ppropriate § 1,469,547 as the Town's assessment and l $729,484 for debt services for total Operating expenses for the Town of $2,199,031] for the / Cape Cod Regional T echnical High School for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021; Mr. | Approved June 15, 2024 i Dennis Select Board & Finance Committee L Page 3 of 18 L Terrio seconded. The Board voted Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon L "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye". 4-0-0 L aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Place and support the supplement amount as requested

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and support the supplement amount as requested

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to place and support the supplement amount as requested, Mr. Terrio L seconded. The Board voted Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" L ' Uy and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)

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

Place article and

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place article and

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place article and Mr. McCormick seconded. he Board voted Mr. i McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Place the article and

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place the article and

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to place the article and Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted Mr. / MeCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: McMahon)

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

Support the article and

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To support the article and

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to support the article and Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: McMahon)

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

Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted Mr. McCormick "aye", } Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Recommend the transfer of $1.5million from Free Cash into Capital ' Improvement Plan and

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Recommend the transfer of $1.5million from Free Cash into Capital ' Improvement Plan and

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved recommend the transfer of $1.5million from Free Cash into Capital ' Improvement Plan and Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted Mr. McCormick "aye", / Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)

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

Recommend the transfer of $1.5million from Free Cash into | Stabilization Fund and

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend the transfer of $1.5million from Free Cash into | Stabilization Fund and

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to recommend the transfer of $1.5million from Free Cash into | Stabilization Fund and Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted Mr. McCormick "aye", L Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)

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

Place the article and

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place the article and

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to place the article and Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted Mr. | McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)

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

Place and support the article with the verbiage needed for it to go ; out for bid and that the money is coming from the Wastewater Stabilization Fund

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and support the article with the verbiage needed for it to go ; out for bid and that the money is coming from the Wastewater Stabilization Fund

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the article with the verbiage needed for it to go ; out for bid and that the money is coming from the Wastewater Stabilization Fund; Mr. Terrio : seconded. The Board voted Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and : Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Remove the article

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To remove the article

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to remove the article; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted Mr. a McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McMahon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To close the public hearing

Yes: Flanagan, 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

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Amend the application of CTP Group dba Cleat and Anchor | weekday and Sunday entertainment licenses for outdoor entertainment from 11:30am to | 8:30pm on the patio with live music consisting of...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 2–1

To amend the application of CTP Group dba Cleat and Anchor | weekday and Sunday entertainment licenses for outdoor entertainment from 11:30am to | 8:30pm on the patio with live music consisting of acoustic or lightly amplified 1-3-piece band, ) a maximum of 3 vocalist and dancing

Yes: Flanagan, TerrioNo: McMahonThe roll call does not list Paul McCormick, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to amend the application of CTP Group dba Cleat and Anchor | weekday and Sunday entertainment licenses for outdoor entertainment from 11:30am to | 8:30pm on the patio with live music consisting of acoustic or lightly amplified 1-3-piece band, ) a maximum of 3 vocalist and dancing; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Ms. i McMahon "no", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Terrio "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Anthony Pons remain as manager

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Anthony Pons remain as manager

Yes: Flanagan, 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

“Mr. Flanagan moved Anthony Pons remain as manager; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board 4 voted: Ms. McMahon "yes", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Terrio "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Appoint Terri Bunce to the Dennis Board of Registrars for a term to expire ! March 2024

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · 3–0

To appoint Terri Bunce to the Dennis Board of Registrars for a term to expire ! March 2024

Yes: Flanagan, 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

“Ms. McMahon moved to appoint Terri Bunce to the Dennis Board of Registrars for a term to expire ! March 2024; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon : "ves", Mr. Flanagan "aye" and Mr. Terrio "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Shorten the hours of the poles to 12noon to 6pm

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To shorten the hours of the poles to 12noon to 6pm

The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted. Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to shorten the hours of the poles to 12noon to 6pm; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

The proposed option to renew the lease as submitted be executed between ) the Select Board and Ro Nelson operating the D/B/A Bits to Bridles Farm for the term as ) indicated

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · 3–0

The proposed option to renew the lease as submitted be executed between ) the Select Board and Ro Nelson operating the D/B/A Bits to Bridles Farm for the term as ) indicated

Yes: Flanagan, 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

“Ms. McMahon moved the proposed option to renew the lease as submitted be executed between ) the Select Board and Ro Nelson operating the D/B/A Bits to Bridles Farm for the term as ) indicated; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon ] "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Accept the donation with sincere thanks

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To accept the donation with sincere thanks

Yes: McCormick, McMahon, TerrioThe roll call does not list Chris Flanagan, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to accept the donation with sincere thanks; Mr. McCormick seconded. The ] Board voted: Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. MeMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Adjourn at 8:29p

Minutes, page 18

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn at 8:29p

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to adjourn at 8:29p; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. ) McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

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