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Dennis Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

October 19, 2021

11 recorded votes, 1 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 stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.

Every vote, in order

Enter into executive session for the reasons outlined below and to return to public session at 5:00 PM or shortly thereafter: M.G.L. Ch. 304A §21A Reason #2: To conduct Strategy sessions in...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into executive session for the reasons outlined below and to return to public session at 5:00 PM or shortly thereafter: M.G.L. Ch. 304A §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. M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. -

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to enter into executive session for the reasons outlined below and to return to public session at 5:00 PM or shortly thereafter: M.G.L. Ch. 304A §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. M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. - Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

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

Adjourn Executive Session and enter into open-session at 5:15 PM

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn Executive Session and enter into open-session at 5:15 PM

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to adjourn Executive Session and enter into open-session at 5:15 PM; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

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

Close the public portion of this hearing

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the public portion of this hearing

Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to close the public portion of this hearing; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public portion of this hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to close the public portion of this hearing; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the draft licenses agreement

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the draft licenses agreement

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the draft licenses agreement; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Allow the alteration of the lease to expand the property

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To allow the alteration of the lease to expand the property

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to allow the alteration of the lease to expand the property; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

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

Approve the Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest sponsored by Dennis _ Animal Control

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest sponsored by Dennis _ Animal Control

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest sponsored by Dennis _ Animal Control; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)

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

Take the first step to move this project forward and discuss funding and wastewater, and complete the environmental study

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board take the first step to move this project forward and discuss funding and wastewater, and complete the environmental study

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved that the Board take the first step to move this project forward and discuss funding and wastewater, and complete the environmental study; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)

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

Accept the resignation of Mark Andrews from the Beach Management Advisory Committee and the Library Board

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the resignation of Mark Andrews from the Beach Management Advisory Committee and the Library Board

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to accept the resignation of Mark Andrews from the Beach Management Advisory Committee and the Library Board; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: McMahon)

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

Approve the minutes of September 21 and October 5, 2021 as amended

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of September 21 and October 5, 2021 as amended

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the minutes of September 21 and October 5, 2021 as amended; Mr. Lambton seconded, The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

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

Adjourn at pm 6:58pm

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at pm 6:58pm

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (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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