MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
July 27, 2021
19 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chris Lambton left the meeting and did not return.
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session, in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #5: To investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints
To enter into Executive Session, in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #5: To investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to enter into Executive Session, in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #5: To investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints, Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Adjourn at 5:03pm and return to public session
To adjourn at 5:03pm and return to public session
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to adjourn at 5:03pm and return to public session; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Accept the Town Administrator evaluation policy as it stands today and to move forward with it
To accept the Town Administrator evaluation policy as it stands today and to move forward with it
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to accept the Town Administrator evaluation policy as it stands today and to move forward with it; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
That, effective July 28, 2021, to appoint Tony Kent as Licensing Agent and "Local Code Enforcement Officer", pursuant to MGL.c.148A§1. (No Expiration Date)
That, effective July 28, 2021, to appoint Tony Kent as Licensing Agent and "Local Code Enforcement Officer", pursuant to MGL.c.148A§1. (No Expiration Date)
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved that, effective July 28, 2021, to appoint Tony Kent as Licensing Agent and "Local Code Enforcement Officer", pursuant to MGL.c.148A§1. (No Expiration Date); Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
That, effective July 28, 2021, to appoint the following Recreation Personnel as "Parking Control Officers" pursuant to the provisions of MGL ec. 147, § 10F, so that they may enforce illegal...
That, effective July 28, 2021, to appoint the following Recreation Personnel as "Parking Control Officers" pursuant to the provisions of MGL ec. 147, § 10F, so that they may enforce illegal parking at beach areas. (No Expiration Date): Peter Reilly Yurkovsky, Stephanie Demeo, Victoria Flint, and Maura Taylor
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved that, effective July 28, 2021, to appoint the following Recreation Personnel as "Parking Control Officers" pursuant to the provisions of MGL ec. 147, § 10F, so that they may enforce illegal parking at beach areas. (No Expiration Date): Peter Reilly Yurkovsky, Stephanie Demeo, Victoria Flint, and Maura Taylor; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Remove Rebecca Mitchell from those previously authorized to write parking violations
To remove Rebecca Mitchell from those previously authorized to write parking violations
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to remove Rebecca Mitchell from those previously authorized to write parking violations; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Appoint Brian Cummings as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-974 effective July 28, 2021 and to expire December 31, 2021"
To appoint Brian Cummings as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-974 effective July 28, 2021 and to expire December 31, 2021"
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to appoint Brian Cummings as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-974 effective July 28, 2021 and to expire December 31, 2021"; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Appoint Alex Elias as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one- year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday July 28th, 2021 and ending July...
To appoint Alex Elias as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one- year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday July 28th, 2021 and ending July 27th, 2022."
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Alex Elias as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one- year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday July 28th, 2021 and ending July 27th, 2022."; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Mr. Terrio moved, pursuant to MGL.c.54 §12, to appoint election workers on the attached list from the memo from the Town Clerk dated July 1, 2021, for a 1-year term to expire on August 25, 2022
Mr. Terrio moved, pursuant to MGL.c.54 §12, to appoint election workers on the attached list from the memo from the Town Clerk dated July 1, 2021, for a 1-year term to expire on August 25, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved, pursuant to MGL.c.54 §12, to appoint election workers on the attached list from the memo from the Town Clerk dated July 1, 2021, for a 1-year term to expire on August 25, 2022; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Change the structure in membership and charge for the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee so that it is. a 5 full-member board, with a quorum of 3
To change the structure in membership and charge for the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee so that it is. a 5 full-member board, with a quorum of 3
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to change the structure in membership and charge for the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee so that it is. a 5 full-member board, with a quorum of 3; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
The Council on Aging host a Senior Center Re-Opening event on Wednesday, September 22, at 10:00 AM, at the new Golden Age Pals Center to welcome new and continuing caregivers to the space
The Council on Aging host a Senior Center Re-Opening event on Wednesday, September 22, at 10:00 AM, at the new Golden Age Pals Center to welcome new and continuing caregivers to the space
Chris Lambton had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved that the Council on Aging host a Senior Center Re-Opening event on Wednesday, September 22, at 10:00 AM, at the new Golden Age Pals Center to welcome new and continuing caregivers to the space; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Host a Grand Opening event for the Dennis Center for Active Living would be held on Tuesday, October 19 at 10AM, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, including acknowledgements by town and elected...
To host a Grand Opening event for the Dennis Center for Active Living would be held on Tuesday, October 19 at 10AM, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, including acknowledgements by town and elected officials and stakeholders
Chris Lambton had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to host a Grand Opening event for the Dennis Center for Active Living would be held on Tuesday, October 19 at 10AM, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, including acknowledgements by town and elected officials and stakeholders; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McMahon)
Approve the Mighty Meehan 5K on September 12, 2021; Mr. Terrio
To approve the Mighty Meehan 5K on September 12, 2021; Mr. Terrio. The Board
The minutes do not name a seconder. Chris Lambton had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the Mighty Meehan 5K on September 12, 2021; Mr. Terrio. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick)
Approve the Challenge Walk MS on September 10, 2021
To approve the Challenge Walk MS on September 10, 2021
Chris Lambton had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the Challenge Walk MS on September 10, 2021; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Approve the Willie's Superbrew Beach Cleanup on September 18, 2021 on the condition of the signatures of the Fire Department and Department of Public Works on the event form
To approve the Willie's Superbrew Beach Cleanup on September 18, 2021 on the condition of the signatures of the Fire Department and Department of Public Works on the event form
Chris Lambton had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the Willie's Superbrew Beach Cleanup on September 18, 2021 on the condition of the signatures of the Fire Department and Department of Public Works on the event form; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the use of the West Dennis Graded School House parking lot for shuttle services by the Chamber of Commerce on August 21, 2021 for fireworks
To approve the use of the West Dennis Graded School House parking lot for shuttle services by the Chamber of Commerce on August 21, 2021 for fireworks
Chris Lambton had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Terrio moved to approve the use of the West Dennis Graded School House parking lot for shuttle services by the Chamber of Commerce on August 21, 2021 for fireworks; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Recommend that the Dennis Municipal Affordable Housing Trust prepare a Request for Proposals for a rental affordable housing/child care project on 187 Depot Street, with associated park/playground...
To recommend that the Dennis Municipal Affordable Housing Trust prepare a Request for Proposals for a rental affordable housing/child care project on 187 Depot Street, with associated park/playground space at 32 Mill Street
Chris Lambton had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to recommend that the Dennis Municipal Affordable Housing Trust prepare a Request for Proposals for a rental affordable housing/child care project on 187 Depot Street, with associated park/playground space at 32 Mill Street; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support for the FY21 Grant Application for CDBG funded Housing Rehab Program for The Resource, Inc
To authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support for the FY21 Grant Application for CDBG funded Housing Rehab Program for The Resource, Inc
Chris Lambton had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support for the FY21 Grant Application for CDBG funded Housing Rehab Program for The Resource, Inc.; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Adjourn at pm 6:33 pm
To adjourn at pm 6:33 pm
Chris Lambton had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to adjourn at pm 6:33 pm; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
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