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Dennis Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

December 14, 2021

21 recorded votes, 11 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 Flanagan left the meeting and did not return.

Every vote, in order

Approve and sign the Cable Agreement and the I-Net agreement

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board approve and sign the Cable Agreement and the I-Net agreement

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved that the Select Board approve and sign the Cable Agreement and the I-Net agreement; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Tentatively approve the Central Purchasing - 138 - budget in the amount of $1,033,205

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the Central Purchasing - 138 - budget in the amount of $1,033,205

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to tentatively approve the Central Purchasing - 138 - budget in the amount of $1,033,205; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)

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

Tentatively approve the Town Reports - 195 - budget in the . amount of $6,127

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To tentatively approve the Town Reports - 195 - budget in the . amount of $6,127

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 Town Reports - 195 - budget in the . amount of $6,127; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)

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

Tentatively approve the Council on Aging - 541 - budget in the amount of $248,956

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the Council on Aging - 541 - budget in the amount of $248,956. There was discussion to include the increased hours for the Transportation Supervisor and the Program/Volunteer Coordinator amounts in the tentative approval. Mr. Terrio amended his motion to include the corrected amount of $402,620

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approve the Council on Aging - 541 - budget in the amount of $248,956. There was discussion to include the increased hours for the Transportation Supervisor and the Program/Volunteer Coordinator amounts in the tentative approval. Mr. Terrio amended his motion to include the corrected amount of $402,620; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McMahon)

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

Tentatively approve the Commission on Disabilities - 548 - budget in the amount of $2,859

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the Commission on Disabilities - 548 - budget in the amount of $2,859

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to tentatively approve the Commission on Disabilities - 548 - budget in the amount of $2,859; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

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

Tentatively approve the Department of Natural Resources - 171 - budget in the amount of $481,873

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the Department of Natural Resources - 171 - budget in the amount of $481,873

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approve the Department of Natural Resources - 171 - budget in the amount of $481,873; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McMahon)

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

Tentatively approve the Planning Department - 175 - budget in the amount of $154,476

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the Planning Department - 175 - budget in the amount of $154,476

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to tentatively approve the Planning Department - 175 - budget in the amount of $154,476; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

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

Tentatively approve the Building Inspector - 241 - budget in the amount of $390,328

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the Building Inspector - 241 - budget in the amount of $390,328

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approve the Building Inspector - 241 - budget in the amount of $390,328; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Tentatively approve the Historical Commission - 691 - budget in the amount of $1,000

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the Historical Commission - 691 - budget in the amount of $1,000

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to tentatively approve the Historical Commission - 691 - budget in the amount of $1,000; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

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

Tentatively approve the South Dennis Historic District - 692 ~ budget in the amount of $12,806

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the South Dennis Historic District - 692 ~ budget in the amount of $12,806

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to tentatively approve the South Dennis Historic District - 692 ~ budget in the amount of $12,806; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Tentatively approve the Old King's Highway Historical District - 693 - budget in the amount of $32,035

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the Old King's Highway Historical District - 693 - budget in the amount of $32,035

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to tentatively approve the Old King's Highway Historical District - 693 - budget in the amount of $32,035; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Tentatively approve the Health Inspectional Services - 510 - budget in the amount of $397,422

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To tentatively approve the Health Inspectional Services - 510 - budget in the amount of $397,422

Chris Flanagan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to tentatively approve the Health Inspectional Services - 510 - budget in the amount of $397,422; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator, after confirming with legal counsel as to the completeness and appropriateness to sign the agreement with BC Construction Company, Inc. for constructing a Fire...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To authorize the Town Administrator, after confirming with legal counsel as to the completeness and appropriateness to sign the agreement with BC Construction Company, Inc. for constructing a Fire Station 2 building as delineated in the Contract Documents dated September 15, 2021, prepared by The Galante Architecture Studio, Inc. including all addenda for a sum not-to-exceed $14,677,779

Chris Flanagan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to authorize the Town Administrator, after confirming with legal counsel as to the completeness and appropriateness to sign the agreement with BC Construction Company, Inc. for constructing a Fire Station 2 building as delineated in the Contract Documents dated September 15, 2021, prepared by The Galante Architecture Studio, Inc. including all addenda for a sum not-to-exceed $14,677,779.; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)

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

Re-appoint Brandon Whiting as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A and subject to the provisions of tenure law chapter 126-132

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To re-appoint Brandon Whiting as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A and subject to the provisions of tenure law chapter 126-132

Chris Flanagan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to re-appoint Brandon Whiting as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A and subject to the provisions of tenure law chapter 126-132; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)

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

Re-appoint Brian Anziano, Paul McGlyna, Kylee Valli, Brendan Sullivan, Evan Tuohy-Bedford, Antonio Ciociola, Timothy McGrail as Police Officers with full _ 685 Route 134, S. Dennis, MA police...

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To re-appoint Brian Anziano, Paul McGlyna, Kylee Valli, Brendan Sullivan, Evan Tuohy-Bedford, Antonio Ciociola, Timothy McGrail as Police Officers with full _ 685 Route 134, S. Dennis, MA police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A for a term to expire on December 31, 2022

Chris Flanagan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to re-appoint Brian Anziano, Paul McGlyna, Kylee Valli, Brendan Sullivan, Evan Tuohy-Bedford, Antonio Ciociola, Timothy McGrail as Police Officers with full _ 685 Route 134, S. Dennis, MA police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A for a term to expire on December 31, 2022; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)

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

Re-appoint Brendan Murphy, Lori Miranda, Richard Troy, and Brian Cummings as Special Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A for a term to expire on December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To re-appoint Brendan Murphy, Lori Miranda, Richard Troy, and Brian Cummings as Special Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A for a term to expire on December 31, 2022

Chris Flanagan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to re-appoint Brendan Murphy, Lori Miranda, Richard Troy, and Brian Cummings as Special Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A for a term to expire on December 31, 2022; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)

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

Re-appoint Dawn Clarke, Nicole Costa, Lori Miranda, and Sydney Pina _ as Matrons for a term to expire on December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To re-appoint Dawn Clarke, Nicole Costa, Lori Miranda, and Sydney Pina _ as Matrons for a term to expire on December 31, 2022

Chris Flanagan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to re-appoint Dawn Clarke, Nicole Costa, Lori Miranda, and Sydney Pina _ as Matrons for a term to expire on December 31, 2022; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board , voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)

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

Appoint Braydon Barrett and Sydney Pina as Assistant Animal Control Officer for a term to expire on December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint Braydon Barrett and Sydney Pina as Assistant Animal Control Officer for a term to expire on December 31, 2022

The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted. Chris Flanagan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Braydon Barrett and Sydney Pina as Assistant Animal Control Officer for a term to expire on December 31, 2022; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)

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

Change the membership of the Human Services Advisory Committee _ to 5

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To change the membership of the Human Services Advisory Committee _ to 5

Chris Flanagan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to change the membership of the Human Services Advisory Committee _ to 5; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: McMahon)

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

Approve the minutes of 12/7/2021 with the exception of grammatical errors

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the minutes of 12/7/2021 with the exception of grammatical errors

Chris Flanagan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the minutes of 12/7/2021 with the exception of grammatical errors; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

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

At 6:23 PM to adjourn

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

At 6:23 PM to adjourn

Chris Flanagan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved at 6:23 PM to adjourn; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4- 0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)

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

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