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Dennis Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

July 13, 2021

17 recorded votes, 5 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, Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon

Absent: John Terrio

During the meeting:

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

Every vote, in order

Appoint Heather Peters, Daniel Popovich, and William Sim to the Sesuit Harbor Building Committee for a term to expire when discharged

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Heather Peters, Daniel Popovich, and William Sim to the Sesuit Harbor Building Committee for a term to expire when discharged

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Heather Peters, Daniel Popovich, and William Sim to the Sesuit Harbor Building Committee for a term to expire when discharged; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Connie Mooers as a full-time member of the Road Safety Task Force for a term to expire 3/31/2023

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Connie Mooers as a full-time member of the Road Safety Task Force for a term to expire 3/31/2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Connie Mooers as a full-time member of the Road Safety Task Force for a term to expire 3/31/2023; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)

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

Appoint Leslie Czerepak as a full member to the Road Safety Task Force for a term to expire 3/31/2024

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Leslie Czerepak as a full member to the Road Safety Task Force for a term to expire 3/31/2024

The minutes name Sheryl McMahon as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to appoint Leslie Czerepak as a full member to the Road Safety Task Force for a term to expire 3/31/2024; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon)

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

Appoint Heather Peters as an alternate to the Road Safety Task Force for a term to expire 3/31/2022

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Heather Peters as an alternate to the Road Safety Task Force for a term to expire 3/31/2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Heather Peters as an alternate to the Road Safety Task Force for a term to expire 3/31/2022; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To close the public hearing

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

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to close the public hearing; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 3- 0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McMahon)

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

Approve the alteration of the premises at Chapin's Bayside by expanding the existing space to add an uncovered brick patio, measuring approximately, 1,100 square feet, upon which no more than 8...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the alteration of the premises at Chapin's Bayside by expanding the existing space to add an uncovered brick patio, measuring approximately, 1,100 square feet, upon which no more than 8 tables, will be placed for patrons, on the condition that all of the conditions of the Zoning Board of Appeals are met; Ms. McMahon seconded. Mr. Flanagan amended his motion to include "8 tables, all being 4-tops"

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

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to approve the alteration of the premises at Chapin's Bayside by expanding the existing space to add an uncovered brick patio, measuring approximately, 1,100 square feet, upon which no more than 8 tables, will be placed for patrons, on the condition that all of the conditions of the Zoning Board of Appeals are met; Ms. McMahon seconded. Mr. Flanagan amended his motion to include "8 tables, all being 4-tops"; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McMahon)

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

The hours remain from 11:30 AM ~ 10 PM on weeknights and 11:30 AM - 11 PM on weekends

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

The hours remain from 11:30 AM ~ 10 PM on weeknights and 11:30 AM - 11 PM on weekends

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

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved that the hours remain from 11:30 AM ~ 10 PM on weeknights and 11:30 AM - 11 PM on weekends; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McMahon)

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

Appoint Paul Fowler as Building Commissioner for the Town of Dennis effective July 14, 2021 with a starting salary of $89,853

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Paul Fowler as Building Commissioner for the Town of Dennis effective July 14, 2021 with a starting salary of $89,853

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Paul Fowler as Building Commissioner for the Town of Dennis effective July 14, 2021 with a starting salary of $89,853; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)

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

Appoint Daniel ross as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-974, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Monday, July 26, 2021 and expiring on July...

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Daniel ross as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-974, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Monday, July 26, 2021 and expiring on July 25, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Daniel ross as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-974, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Monday, July 26, 2021 and expiring on July 25, 2022; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)

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

Appoint Daniel ross as a Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Monday, July 26, 2021 and expiring July 25, 2022

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Daniel ross as a Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Monday, July 26, 2021 and expiring July 25, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Daniel ross as a Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Monday, July 26, 2021 and expiring July 25, 2022; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)

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

Approve the installation of a shed for Field of Honor flag storage on Bob Crowell Road, marked as the preferred location

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the installation of a shed for Field of Honor flag storage on Bob Crowell Road, marked as the preferred location

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the installation of a shed for Field of Honor flag storage on Bob Crowell Road, marked as the preferred location; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)

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

Accept and approve the DBA change for The South Street Depot to The Restaurant and Pub Next Door

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept and approve the DBA change for The South Street Depot to The Restaurant and Pub Next Door

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to accept and approve the DBA change for The South Street Depot to The Restaurant and Pub Next Door; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)

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

Waive the Board's right of first refusal waiver for 24 uncle Bob's Way

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To waive the Board's right of first refusal waiver for 24 uncle Bob's Way

The minutes name Chris Lambton as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to waive the Board's right of first refusal waiver for 24 uncle Bob's Way; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton)

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

Have the Special Town Meeting in the Fall be held on October 26, 2021

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To have the Special Town Meeting in the Fall be held on October 26, 2021

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to have the Special Town Meeting in the Fall be held on October 26, 2021; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)

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

Authorize the Select Board to sign the Community Preservation Act grant for the Cultural Center of Cape Cod

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To authorize the Select Board to sign the Community Preservation Act grant for the Cultural Center of Cape Cod

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to authorize the Select Board to sign the Community Preservation Act grant for the Cultural Center of Cape Cod; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)

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

Community Preservation Act grants for the Dennis Historical Commission and Dennis Recreation Department, noting that the language in Section 6 needs to be changed and the signature page for the...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To Community Preservation Act grants for the Dennis Historical Commission and Dennis Recreation Department, noting that the language in Section 6 needs to be changed and the signature page for the Historical Commission be changed

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to Community Preservation Act grants for the Dennis Historical Commission and Dennis Recreation Department, noting that the language in Section 6 needs to be changed and the signature page for the Historical Commission be changed; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

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

Adjourn at 8:09 PM

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn at 8:09 PM

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to adjourn at 8:09 PM; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4-0- 0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)

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

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