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September 21, 2021
28 recorded votes, 8 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, 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 4:33 PM to enter into Executive Session, in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Non-Union personnel or to conduct...
At 4:33 PM to enter into Executive Session, in accordance with 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 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 to return to public session at 5:00 PM
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, 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
“Mr. McCormick moved at 4:33 PM to enter into Executive Session, in accordance with 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 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 to return to public session at 5:00 PM. Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Adjourn at 4:45 PM and return to public session at 5:00 PM
To adjourn at 4:45 PM and return to public session at 5:00 PM
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, 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
“Mr. Lambton moved to adjourn at 4:45 PM and return to public session at 5:00 PM; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Approve the installation of beach trash art by Patrick Otton and Suzanna Nickerson at various town locations and to authorize Dustin Pineau and the artists to decide on the appropriate locations
To approve the installation of beach trash art by Patrick Otton and Suzanna Nickerson at various town locations and to authorize Dustin Pineau and the artists to decide on the appropriate locations
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the installation of beach trash art by Patrick Otton and Suzanna Nickerson at various town locations and to authorize Dustin Pineau and the artists to decide on the appropriate locations. Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Place and support the article to amend the Golf Budget Credit Card Fees in the amount of $30,000
To place and support the article to amend the Golf Budget Credit Card Fees in the amount of $30,000
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the article to amend the Golf Budget Credit Card Fees in the amount of $30,000 Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place the article
To place the article
The minutes give the count as 3-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick and Sheryl McMahon). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to place the article; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Support and to raise and appropriate $115,301 for the purpose the article
To support and to raise and appropriate $115,301 for the purpose the article
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to support and to raise and appropriate $115,301 for the purpose the article; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Strike "and transfer" from the motion of this article and the previous article
To strike "and transfer" from the motion of this article and the previous article
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to strike "and transfer" from the motion of this article and the previous article; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Place the article
To place the article
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to place the article; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Support the article
To support the article
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to support the article; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0- 0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Place the article, with no dollar amount
To place the article, with no dollar amount
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to place the article, with no dollar amount; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Support the article
To support the article
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to support the article; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0- 0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
The article say, "To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the Barrier Beach Protection Stabilization Fund to purchase a beach utility vehicle and trailer in the amount of...
The article say, "To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the Barrier Beach Protection Stabilization Fund to purchase a beach utility vehicle and trailer in the amount of $18,000 to be used during barrier beach protection including permitting, law enforcement and restoration, or to take any action relative thereto."
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved that the article say, "To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the Barrier Beach Protection Stabilization Fund to purchase a beach utility vehicle and trailer in the amount of $18,000 to be used during barrier beach protection including permitting, law enforcement and restoration, or to take any action relative thereto." Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Support the article
To support the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to support the article; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Place the article; "To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds a sum of money to supplement the following two line items: Treasurer/Collector $16,281 and Fire Department...
To place the article; "To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds a sum of money to supplement the following two line items: Treasurer/Collector $16,281 and Fire Department Educational Incentive at $20,000
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to place the article; "To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds a sum of money to supplement the following two line items: Treasurer/Collector $16,281 and Fire Department Educational Incentive at $20,000. Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Support the article
To support the article
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to support the article; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place the article
To place the article
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place the article; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Support the article
To support the article
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to support the article; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place the article as drafted by Town Counsel
To place the article as drafted by Town Counsel
Yes: Flanagan, McCormick, McMahonNo: Lambton, Terrio
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to place the article as drafted by Town Counsel; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-2-0, with Mr. Lambton and Mr. Terrio opposed.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Support the article
To support the article
Yes: Flanagan, McCormick, McMahonNo: Lambton, TerrioThe minutes name Paul McCormick as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to support the article; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3- 2-0, with Mr. Lambton and Mr. Terrio opposed.” (Motion: McCormick)
Place article; To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $75,294 from Free Cash to replace the Interior Camera Surveillance Equipment, or take any other action relative thereto
To place article; To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $75,294 from Free Cash to replace the Interior Camera Surveillance Equipment, or take any other action relative thereto
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to place article; To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $75,294 from Free Cash to replace the Interior Camera Surveillance Equipment, or take any other action relative thereto; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Support the article with amended language
To support the article with amended language
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to support the article with amended language; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place the article with amended language to include "raise and appropriate the sum of $141,815"
To place the article with amended language to include "raise and appropriate the sum of $141,815"
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place the article with amended language to include "raise and appropriate the sum of $141,815". Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Support the article
To support the article
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to support the article; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0- 0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Support indefinite postponement of the article
To support indefinite postponement of the article
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to support indefinite postponement of the article; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Appoint Christopher Guerreiro as Assistant Fire Chief, at a salary of $143,221
To appoint Christopher Guerreiro as Assistant Fire Chief, at a salary of $143,221
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Christopher Guerreiro as Assistant Fire Chief, at a salary of $143,221; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0, Ms. McMahon recused.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Send the draft response to the Water District Board of Water Commissioners' letter dated September 3, 2021
To send the draft response to the Water District Board of Water Commissioners' letter dated September 3, 2021
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick and Sheryl McMahon). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to send the draft response to the Water District Board of Water Commissioners' letter dated September 3, 2021; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4- 0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Accept the minutes 09/07/2021 with any grammatical errors
To accept the minutes 09/07/2021 with any grammatical errors
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick and Sheryl McMahon). Showing the count only. The minutes name Chris Lambton as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to accept the minutes 09/07/2021 with any grammatical errors; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton)
Adjourn at 8:00PM
To adjourn at 8:00PM
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick and Sheryl McMahon). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to adjourn at 8:00PM; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0- 0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
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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