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December 7, 2021
32 recorded votes, 6 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 4:32 PM to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 304 §21A Reason #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting...
At 4:32 PM to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 304 §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. Lambton moved at 4:32 PM to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 304 §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. Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio, "aye", Mr. Lambton, "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)
Adjourn Executive Session and return to Open Session at 5:10 PM
To adjourn Executive Session and return to Open Session at 5:10 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to adjourn Executive Session and return to Open Session at 5:10 PM; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio, "aye", Mr. Lambton, "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Fire Department
To support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Fire Department
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Fire Department; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
To support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Fire Department
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Fire Department; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Lift the current non-resident membership fees
To lift the current non-resident membership fees
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to lift the current non-resident membership fees; Ms. McMahon | seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)
Support the proposed permit fee increases as presented by the Golf Department
To support the proposed permit fee increases as presented by the Golf Department
The minutes name Chris Lambton as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to support the proposed permit fee increases as presented by the Golf Department; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton)
Increase the Golf Capital Improvement Fund from 28-30%
To increase the Golf Capital Improvement Fund from 28-30%
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to increase the Golf Capital Improvement Fund from 28-30%; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Beach Department
To support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Beach Department
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Beach Department; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Harbor Department
To support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Harbor Department
The minutes name Chris Lambton as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Harbor Department; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton)
Support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Natural Resources Department
To support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Natural Resources Department
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Natural Resources Department; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Department of Public Works
To support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to support the proposed fee increases as presented by the Department of Public Works; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Continue the public hearing to January 18, 2022
To continue the public hearing to January 18, 2022
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to continue the public hearing to January 18, 2022; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Close public comment
To close public comment
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to close public comment; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Allow temporary access over town property for 86 Shore Drive from __ January 2, 2022 through January 30, 2022
To allow temporary access over town property for 86 Shore Drive from __ January 2, 2022 through January 30, 2022. The Board
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to allow temporary access over town property for 86 Shore Drive from __ January 2, 2022 through January 30, 2022. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton)
Approve the filming on December 16 and a rain date on December 17, 2021
To approve the filming on December 16 and a rain date on December 17, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the filming on December 16 and a rain date on December 17, 2021; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Approve the change in the Wastewater Implementation Committee charge as presented
To approve the change in the Wastewater Implementation Committee charge as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the change in the Wastewater Implementation Committee charge as presented; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Tentatively approve the Property/Buildings - 192 - budget in the amount of $1,066,930
To tentatively approve the Property/Buildings - 192 - budget in the amount of $1,066,930
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to tentatively approve the Property/Buildings - 192 - budget in the amount of $1,066,930; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted; 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Department of Public Works - 422 - budget in the amount of $2,494,715
To tentatively approve the Department of Public Works - 422 - budget in the amount of $2,494,715
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to tentatively approve the Department of Public Works - 422 - budget in the amount of $2,494,715; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Snow and Ice ~ 423 - budget in the amount of $250,000
To tentatively approve the Snow and Ice ~ 423 - budget in the amount of $250,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approve the Snow and Ice ~ 423 - budget in the amount of $250,000; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McMahon)
Tentatively approve the Street Lighting - 424 - budget in the amount of $60,000
To tentatively approve the Street Lighting - 424 - budget in the amount of $60,000
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 tentatively approve the Street Lighting - 424 - budget in the amount of $60,000; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Waste Collection/Disposal - 433 - budget in the amount of $1,340,417
To tentatively approve the Waste Collection/Disposal - 433 - budget in the amount of $1,340,417
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approve the Waste Collection/Disposal - 433 - budget in the amount of $1,340,417; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Engineering - 41] - budget in the amount of $400,870
To tentatively approve the Engineering - 41] - budget in the amount of $400,870
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to tentatively approve the Engineering - 41] - budget in the amount of $400,870; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Library - 610 - budget in the amount of $616,029
To tentatively approve the Library - 610 - budget in the amount of $616,029
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approve the Library - 610 - budget in the amount of $616,029; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Recreation - 630 - budget in the amount of $147,248
To tentatively approve the Recreation - 630 - budget in the amount of $147,248
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to tentatively approve the Recreation - 630 - budget in the amount of $147,248; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Tentatively approve the Beaches ~ 635 - budget in the amount of : $965,208
To tentatively approve the Beaches ~ 635 - budget in the amount of : $965,208
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to tentatively approve the Beaches ~ 635 - budget in the amount of : $965,208; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Tentatively approve the Golf - 640 - budget in the amount of $1,974,062
To tentatively approve the Golf - 640 - budget in the amount of $1,974,062
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to tentatively approve the Golf - 640 - budget in the amount of $1,974,062; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)
Tentatively approve the Police - 210 - budget in the amount of $6,208,131
To tentatively approve the Police - 210 - budget in the amount of $6,208,131
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to tentatively approve the Police - 210 - budget in the amount of $6,208,131; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Animal Control - 292 - budget in the amount of $132,353
To tentatively approve the Animal Control - 292 - budget in the amount of $132,353
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approve the Animal Control - 292 - budget in the amount of $132,353; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Fire - 220 - budget in the amount of $6,167,068
To tentatively approve the Fire - 220 - budget in the amount of $6,167,068
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approve the Fire - 220 - budget in the amount of $6,167,068; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Tentatively approve the Harbormaster - 295 - budget in the amount of $374,393
To tentatively approve the Harbormaster - 295 - budget in the amount of $374,393
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to tentatively approve the Harbormaster - 295 - budget in the amount of $374,393; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Approve the minutes of 11/16/2021 and 11/30/2021 with all grammatical errors
To approve the minutes of 11/16/2021 and 11/30/2021 with all grammatical errors
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
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the minutes of 11/16/2021 and 11/30/2021 with all grammatical errors; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)
At 8:10 PM to adjourn
At 8:10 PM to adjourn
From the minutes
“McMahon moved at 8:10 PM to adjourn; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)
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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