MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 30, 2021
25 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
At 4:40 PM to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to 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...
At 4:40 PM to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to 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. and Reason #9: To meet with a mediator regarding any litigation or decision; provided that (i) any decision to participate in mediation shall be made in open session and the parties disclosed and (ii) no action shall be taken with respect to the issues involved without deliberation and approval of the action at an open session; and to enter into public session at 5:30 or shortly thereafter
Yes: Flanagan, McCormick, McMahonThe roll call does not list John Terrio and Chris Lambton, who were on the attendance line; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved at 4:40 PM to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to 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. and Reason #9: To meet with a mediator regarding any litigation or decision; provided that (i) any decision to participate in mediation shall be made in open session and the parties disclosed and (ii) no action shall be taken with respect to the issues involved without deliberation and approval of the action at an open session; and to enter into public session at 5:30 or shortly thereafter. Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
At 5:20 to adjourn Executive Session and return to open session at 5:30 PM
At 5:20 to adjourn Executive Session and return to open session at 5:30 PM
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved at 5:20 to adjourn Executive Session and return to open session at 5:30 PM; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio, "aye", Mr. Lambton, "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Approve the Town Clerk Budget - 161 - at $104,506
To approve the Town Clerk Budget - 161 - at $104,506
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the Town Clerk Budget - 161 - at $104,506; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Approve the Elections Budget - 162 - at $74,392
To approve the Elections Budget - 162 - at $74,392
Yes: Lambton, McCormick, McMahon, TerrioAbstained: Flanagan
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the Elections Budget - 162 - at $74,392; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-1, with Mr. Flanagan abstained.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Approve the Information Tech/Data Budget - 155 - at $683,705
To approve the Information Tech/Data Budget - 155 - at $683,705
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the Information Tech/Data Budget - 155 - at $683,705; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Approve the Select Board Budget - 122 - at $72,363
To approve the Select Board Budget - 122 - at $72,363
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the Select Board Budget - 122 - at $72,363; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Approve the Finance Committee Budget - 131 - at $400,405
To approve the Finance Committee Budget - 131 - at $400,405
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the Finance Committee Budget - 131 - at $400,405; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Approve the Finance Department Budget - 135 - at $345,835
To approve the Finance Department Budget - 135 - at $345,835
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the Finance Department Budget - 135 - at $345,835; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Approve the Assessor's Budget - 141 - at $261,148, with a reconsideration of the Director of Assessing position
To approve the Assessor's Budget - 141 - at $261,148, with a reconsideration of the Director of Assessing position
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the Assessor's Budget - 141 - at $261,148, with a reconsideration of the Director of Assessing position; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Revaluation Budget - 142 - at $47,900
To tentatively approve the Revaluation Budget - 142 - at $47,900
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approve the Revaluation Budget - 142 - at $47,900; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Treasurer/Collector Budget - 147 - at ; $429,021
To tentatively approve the Treasurer/Collector Budget - 147 - at ; $429,021
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to tentatively approve the Treasurer/Collector Budget - 147 - at ; $429,021; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Law Department Budget - 151 - at $274,454
To tentatively approve the Law Department Budget - 151 - at $274,454
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approve the Law Department Budget - 151 - at $274,454; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Tax Title Budget - 158 - at $16,000
To tentatively approve the Tax Title Budget - 158 - at $16,000
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to tentatively approve the Tax Title Budget - 158 - at $16,000; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Town Reports Budget - 195 - at $6,127
To tentatively approve the Town Reports Budget - 195 - at $6,127
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to tentatively approve the Town Reports Budget - 195 - at $6,127; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Veteran's Services Budget - 543 - at $216,396
To tentatively approve the Veteran's Services Budget - 543 - at $216,396
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to tentatively approve the Veteran's Services Budget - 543 - at $216,396; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Property/Liability Insurance Budget - 193 - at $737,698
To tentatively approve the Property/Liability Insurance Budget - 193 - at $737,698
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to tentatively approve the Property/Liability Insurance Budget - 193 - at $737,698; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
Tentatively approve the Retirement of Debt Principal - 710 - $2,020,000
To tentatively approve the Retirement of Debt Principal - 710 - $2,020,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approve the Retirement of Debt Principal - 710 - $2,020,000; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Interest Long-Term Debt - 751 - at. $692,750
To tentatively approve the Interest Long-Term Debt - 751 - at. $692,750
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approve the Interest Long-Term Debt - 751 - at. $692,750; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Short-Term Interest Debt - 752 - at $12,320
To tentatively approve the Short-Term Interest Debt - 752 - at $12,320
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approve the Short-Term Interest Debt - 752 - at $12,320; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Fringe Benefits - 910 - at $7,933,135
To tentatively approve the Fringe Benefits - 910 - at $7,933,135
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to tentatively approve the Fringe Benefits - 910 - at $7,933,135; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Approve the Shellfish Regulations amended on October 19, 2021
To approve the Shellfish Regulations amended on October 19, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the Shellfish Regulations amended on October 19, 2021; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Mark Kiefer as Deputy Wiring Inspector, effective November 30, 2021, with a term to be determined
To appoint Mark Kiefer as Deputy Wiring Inspector, effective November 30, 2021, with a term to be determined
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Mark Kiefer as Deputy Wiring Inspector, effective November 30, 2021, with a term to be determined; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Accept the donation from Joshua Crowell, in the amount of $100, to the Caleb Chase Fund
To accept the donation from Joshua Crowell, in the amount of $100, to the Caleb Chase Fund
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to accept the donation from Joshua Crowell, in the amount of $100, to the Caleb Chase Fund; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Accept the resignation of Ralph Marcheselli from the Solid Waste and Recycling Committee
To accept the resignation of Ralph Marcheselli from the Solid Waste and Recycling Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to accept the resignation of Ralph Marcheselli from the Solid Waste and Recycling Committee; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
At 8:00 PM to adjourn
At 8:00 PM to adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved at 8:00 PM to adjourn; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
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