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Dennis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

April 13, 2021

15 recorded votes, 4 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, Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Place and support the article

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and support the article

From the minutes

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

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

Support the Golf Committee and temporarily freeze new Non-Resident memberships for the remainder of the 2021 golf season, and further allow those Non-Residents that have yet to renew his/her...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To support the Golf Committee and temporarily freeze new Non-Resident memberships for the remainder of the 2021 golf season, and further allow those Non-Residents that have yet to renew his/her membership to renew for the 2021 season

Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioAbstained: McMahon

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to support the Golf Committee and temporarily freeze new Non-Resident memberships for the remainder of the 2021 golf season, and further allow those Non-Residents that have yet to renew his/her membership to renew for the 2021 season; Mr. Terrio second. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. MeCormick "aye", Ms. | McMahon "abstain", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

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

Approve any method to allow people to get their stickers and extend the Transfer station sticker due date to June 1" and amended her motion to include Harbor stickers be extended to June 1" also

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve any method to allow people to get their stickers and extend the Transfer station sticker due date to June 1" and amended her motion to include Harbor stickers be extended to June 1" also

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to approve any method to allow people to get their stickers and extend the Transfer station sticker due date to June 1" and amended her motion to include Harbor stickers be extended to June 1" also; Mr. McCormick seconded. | | ice tf / ' Dennis Select Board & Finance Committee J Dennis Town Hall, Stone Hearing Room | | Mr. Terrio asked if the June 1" sticker extension was for the Transfer station only. Ms. McMahon said yes because beach stickers don't take effect until Memorial Day. Ms. Sullivan thought it was good to include Harbor Stickers in the grace period since they also expire April 30". Josh Brimdyr of the Solid Waste Committee stated that extending the sticker deadline to June was difficult as the deadline currently allows for transition. He asked that this go back to committee for next year instead of saying this is the plan. Ms. McMahon clarified that the motion was for this year only. Bernie Hrubala shared that on April 7" he was in parking lot and wanted to pay his taxes and get his stickers. The person who answered phone provided him with a solution. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. | McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)

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

Place and support the article

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", | and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Place and support $10,000 from free cash

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and support $10,000 from free cash

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support $10,000 from free cash; Ms. McMahon seconded. ] The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: McMahon)

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

Place and support the article and amended his motion to include the | transfer of $280,000 from free cash and for the article to read "To see if the Town will vote to | raise and appropriate,...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To place and support the article and amended his motion to include the | transfer of $280,000 from free cash and for the article to read "To see if the Town will vote to | raise and appropriate, transfer or borrow a sum of money for the continuation of repairs to the | existing Dennis Senior Center; or to take any other action relative thereto."

Yes: Flanagan, McCormick, McMahon, TerrioNo: Lambton

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the article and amended his motion to include the | transfer of $280,000 from free cash and for the article to read "To see if the Town will vote to | raise and appropriate, transfer or borrow a sum of money for the continuation of repairs to the | existing Dennis Senior Center; or to take any other action relative thereto."; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "no", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. | McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Place and support the article

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To place and support the article

Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioAbstained: McMahon

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the article; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board L voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "yes", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "abstain", f and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and support the article

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the article; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board 2 voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "yes", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", | and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

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

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

Endorse the results of hearing and agree to a reserve fund transfer | as needed

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To endorse the results of hearing and agree to a reserve fund transfer | as needed

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to endorse the results of hearing and agree to a reserve fund transfer | as needed; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "yes", | Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)

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

Appoint Daniel Weeder as the "Deputy Plumber/Gas Inspector | for the Building Department effective April 13, 2021

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Daniel Weeder as the "Deputy Plumber/Gas Inspector | for the Building Department effective April 13, 2021

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Daniel Weeder as the "Deputy Plumber/Gas Inspector | for the Building Department effective April 13, 2021; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "yes", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and | Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Change to 7 at large members and adopt the charge with the changes | discussed

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To change to 7 at large members and adopt the charge with the changes | discussed

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to change to 7 at large members and adopt the charge with the changes | discussed; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "yes", | Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

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

The Town accept the donation of $10.00 from Barbara Haines to the Dog Park Donation account

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Town accept the donation of $10.00 from Barbara Haines to the Dog Park Donation account

From the minutes

“Terrio moved that the Town accept the donation of $10.00 from Barbara Haines to the Dog Park Donation account; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "yes", Mr. MeCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Approve the minutes with minor grammatical and spelling J corrections

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes with minor grammatical and spelling J corrections

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

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the minutes with minor grammatical and spelling J corrections; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton ] "ves", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

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

Adjourn at 8:15pm

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 8:15pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to adjourn at 8:15pm; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "yes", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)

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

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