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Dennis Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

September 7, 2021

10 recorded votes, 0 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:

  • Sheryl McMahon stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.

Every vote, in order

At 4:32 PM to enter into Executive Session, in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 30A §214 Reason #2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Non- Union personnel or to conduct...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

At 4:32 PM to enter into Executive Session, in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 30A §214 Reason #2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Non- Union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non- union personnel including the Finance Director as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares. And also, M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Non- Union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non- union personnel, including the Assistant Fire Chief'as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares: and return to public session

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved at 4:32 PM to enter into Executive Session, in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 30A §214 Reason #2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Non- Union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non- union personnel including the Finance Director as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares. And also, M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Non- Union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non- union personnel, including the Assistant Fire Chief'as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares: and return to public session. Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

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

Adjourn at 5:02 PM and return to public session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 5:02 PM and return to public session

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to adjourn at 5:02 PM and return to public session; 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)

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

Place the Fire Station 2 article on the Special Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Fire Station 2 article on the Special Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to place the Fire Station 2 article on the Special Town Meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

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

Approve the wetlands protection fund expenditure in the amount of $8,770 per the recommendation of the Director of Natural Resources

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the wetlands protection fund expenditure in the amount of $8,770 per the recommendation of the Director of Natural Resources

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the wetlands protection fund expenditure in the amount of $8,770 per the recommendation of the Director of Natural Resources; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Approve the Autumn Escape Bike Trek on September 26, 2021

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Autumn Escape Bike Trek on September 26, 2021

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the Autumn Escape Bike Trek on September 26, 2021; Mr. Territo seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for Sidewalk Construction Services 2021 with Lawrence-Lynch Corp

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for Sidewalk Construction Services 2021 with Lawrence-Lynch Corp

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for Sidewalk Construction Services 2021 with Lawrence-Lynch Corp; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for Reconstruction of Duck Pond Road with Dirtworks

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for Reconstruction of Duck Pond Road with Dirtworks

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for Reconstruction of Duck Pond Road with Dirtworks; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for Road Construction Services 2021 with Lawrence-Lynch Corp

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for Road Construction Services 2021 with Lawrence-Lynch Corp

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for Road Construction Services 2021 with Lawrence-Lynch Corp; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

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

Accept the minutes 08/24/2021 with any grammatical errors

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the minutes 08/24/2021 with any grammatical errors

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to accept the minutes 08/24/2021 with any grammatical errors; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

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

Adjourn at pm 6:58 pm

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at pm 6:58 pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to adjourn at pm 6:58 pm; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

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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