MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 1, 2022
22 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Paul McCormick, Chris Lambton, Sheryl McMahon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
At 4:36 PM to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. . 30A §21A Reason #6
At 4:36 PM to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to 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. McCormick moved at 4:36 PM to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to 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. . Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Adjourn Executive Session at 4:55 PM and enter into Open Session shortly thereafter
To adjourn Executive Session at 4:55 PM and enter into Open Session shortly thereafter
Yes: Lambton, McCormick, McMahon, TerrioThe roll call does not list Chris Flanagan, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to adjourn Executive Session at 4:55 PM and enter into Open Session shortly thereafter; Ms. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. F Janagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Amend his motion to: fund the Health Department request in the amount of $5,537 for staff funding, as well as the $4,160 for COVID test kits for a total of $9,697
To amend his motion to: fund the Health Department request in the amount of $5,537 for staff funding, as well as the $4,160 for COVID test kits for a total of $9,697
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to amend his motion to: fund the Health Department request in the amount of $5,537 for staff funding, as well as the $4,160 for COVID test kits for a total of $9,697; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Approve the requests of $5,500 to fund the Human Services requests for Cape Kid Meals and South Shore Child Care through CDBG funding; Mr. McCormick Dennis Select B
To approve the requests of $5,500 to fund the Human Services requests for Cape Kid Meals and South Shore Child Care through CDBG funding; Mr. McCormick Dennis Select B
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the requests of $5,500 to fund the Human Services requests for Cape Kid Meals and South Shore Child Care through CDBG funding; Mr. McCormick Dennis Select Board ° seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye".” (Motion: Lambton)
Send a letter to the Barnstable County Assembly Delegates to advocate for the Town of Dennis' ARPA funds; Mr. McCormick seconded
To send a letter to the Barnstable County Assembly Delegates to advocate for the Town of Dennis' ARPA funds; Mr. McCormick seconded. Ms. McMahon asked again if the County had all $41.3 million; Mr. Flanagan said they have $20 million now and will receive the additional $21.3 million in the future. Ms. McMahon was not in favor of asking the County for the Town's entire allotment and not leaving any funds for the County to utilize. There was further discussion. Mr. McCormick amended his motion to say: to send a letter to the County to request that a resolution of the disagreement between Commissioners and the Assembly be resolved quickly, by March 1, 2022, and, if the process were to continually stall, to respectfully request that the funds be disbursed to each Town to expend based on each Town's priorities, within the Federal regulations
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to send a letter to the Barnstable County Assembly Delegates to advocate for the Town of Dennis' ARPA funds; Mr. McCormick seconded. Ms. McMahon asked again if the County had all $41.3 million; Mr. Flanagan said they have $20 million now and will receive the additional $21.3 million in the future. Ms. McMahon was not in favor of asking the County for the Town's entire allotment and not leaving any funds for the County to utilize. There was further discussion. Mr. McCormick amended his motion to say: to send a letter to the County to request that a resolution of the disagreement between Commissioners and the Assembly be resolved quickly, by March 1, 2022, and, if the process were to continually stall, to respectfully request that the funds be disbursed to each Town to expend based on each Town's priorities, within the Federal regulations; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Reconsider that motion
To reconsider that motion
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to reconsider that motion; Mr. McCormick seconded: The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "no".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Open public comment for 10 minutes
To open public comment for 10 minutes
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to open public comment for 10 minutes; Mr. Terric seconded: The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "no".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Change the figure from $300 to $700 in the resident sticker eligibility requirements
To change the figure from $300 to $700 in the resident sticker eligibility requirements
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to change the figure from $300 to $700 in the resident sticker eligibility requirements; Mr. Lambton seconded: The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Amend his motion to say that keep the seasonal definition the same
To amend his motion to say that keep the seasonal definition the same
Yes: McMahon, TerrioNo: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to amend his motion to say that keep the seasonal definition the same; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "no", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "no", Mr. McCormick, "no", Ms. McMahon, "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McMahon)
Change resident sticker eligibility to include a minimum real estate tax bill of $700 and must be able to inhabit your dwelling for at least 6 months
To change resident sticker eligibility to include a minimum real estate tax bill of $700 and must be able to inhabit your dwelling for at least 6 months
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormickNo: McMahon, Terrio
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to change resident sticker eligibility to include a minimum real estate tax bill of $700 and must be able to inhabit your dwelling for at least 6 months; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "no", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "no".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, McMahonNo: Terrio
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to close the public hearing; Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "no", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. MeMahon, "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McMahon)
Support the change as requested by the Quivet Neck Association and the Road Safety Task Force, in accordance with c90, Section 17C
To support the change as requested by the Quivet Neck Association and the Road Safety Task Force, in accordance with c90, Section 17C
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to support the change as requested by the Quivet Neck Association and the Road Safety Task Force, in accordance with c90, Section 17C; Mr. Lambton seconded. oo There was further discussion regarding the possible institution of a town-wide speed limit. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Appoint Andrew Alix as the Student Representative to the Wastewater Implementation Committee, for a term to expire on March 31, 2024
To appoint Andrew Alix as the Student Representative to the Wastewater Implementation Committee, for a term to expire on March 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Andrew Alix as the Student Representative to the Wastewater Implementation Committee, for a term to expire on March 31, 2024. Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Change the Wastewater Implementation Committee charge to include an alternate student representative
To change the Wastewater Implementation Committee charge to include an alternate student representative
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to change the Wastewater Implementation Committee charge to include an alternate student representative. Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. , Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Appoint Cody R. Hamblin as Student Officer, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41 Section 96B effective February 21, 2022
To appoint Cody R. Hamblin as Student Officer, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41 Section 96B effective February 21, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Cody R. Hamblin as Student Officer, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41 Section 96B effective February 21, 2022; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. ; Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the subordination of the housing rehab loan for Margaret Mahrdt located at 286 Mayfair Road, South Dennis, MA
To approve the subordination of the housing rehab loan for Margaret Mahrdt located at 286 Mayfair Road, South Dennis, MA
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the subordination of the housing rehab loan for Margaret Mahrdt located at 286 Mayfair Road, South Dennis, MA; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Leave 32 Mill Street out of the proposed project and that child care is a mandatory component of the RFP
To leave 32 Mill Street out of the proposed project and that child care is a mandatory component of the RFP
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to leave 32 Mill Street out of the proposed project and that child care is a mandatory component of the RFP; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. , Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Authorize Phase I
To authorize Phase I
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to authorize Phase I; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Authorize the Town Administrator bring back an estimated timeline for Phase JI and if a premium can be paid to expedite the project
To authorize the Town Administrator bring back an estimated timeline for Phase JI and if a premium can be paid to expedite the project
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to authorize the Town Administrator bring back an estimated timeline for Phase JI and if a premium can be paid to expedite the project; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Formally accept the recommendation of and respond to the Beach Management Advisory Committee regarding Dr, Bottero Road - to continue to mitigate storm events annually or as it is needed by the...
To formally accept the recommendation of and respond to the Beach Management Advisory Committee regarding Dr, Bottero Road - to continue to mitigate storm events annually or as it is needed by the public works department
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to formally accept the recommendation of and respond to the Beach Management Advisory Committee regarding Dr, Bottero Road - to continue to mitigate storm events annually or as it is needed by the public works department; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the minutes of 01/18/2022 with all grammatical errors
To approve the minutes of 01/18/2022 with all grammatical errors
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioAbstained: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the minutes of 01/18/2022 with all grammatical errors; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "abstain".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
At 8:40 PM to adjourn
At 8:40 PM to adjourn
From the minutes
“Lambton moved at 8:40 PM to adjourn; 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)
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