MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 1, 2022
23 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Paul McCormick, Chris Lambton
Absent: Sheryl McMahon
During the meeting:
- John Terrio left the meeting and did not return.
Every vote, in order
At 4:33 PM to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct...
At 4:33 PM to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A §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. 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 as declared by the Chair. Reason # 6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, as declared by the Chair, that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. And return to public session at 5:30 or shortly thereafter
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved at 4:33 PM to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A §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. 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 as declared by the Chair. Reason # 6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, as declared by the Chair, that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. And return to public session at 5:30 or shortly thereafter. Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Adjourn Executive Session at 5:27 PM and enter into Open Session shortly thereafter
To adjourn Executive Session at 5:27 PM and enter into Open Session shortly thereafter
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to adjourn Executive Session at 5:27 PM and enter into Open Session shortly thereafter; Ms. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Appoint Murphy Martin as the Alternate Student Representative to the Wastewater Implementation Committee, for a term to expire on 3/31/2024
To appoint Murphy Martin as the Alternate Student Representative to the Wastewater Implementation Committee, for a term to expire on 3/31/2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Murphy Martin as the Alternate Student Representative to the Wastewater Implementation Committee, for a term to expire on 3/31/2024; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Approve the use of Town Property for the Chamber of Commerce Dennis Days Fireworks and Antique Care Parade on August 20 and 21, 2022, with a rain date of the following weekend - August 27 and 28
To approve the use of Town Property for the Chamber of Commerce Dennis Days Fireworks and Antique Care Parade on August 20 and 21, 2022, with a rain date of the following weekend - August 27 and 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the use of Town Property for the Chamber of Commerce Dennis Days Fireworks and Antique Care Parade on August 20 and 21, 2022, with a rain date of the following weekend - August 27 and 28; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4- 0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Approve the use of Town Property for the Dennis Chamber of Commerce 5K Road Race on May 14, 2022, including the use of the parking lot for bathrooms and setup
To approve the use of Town Property for the Dennis Chamber of Commerce 5K Road Race on May 14, 2022, including the use of the parking lot for bathrooms and setup
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the use of Town Property for the Dennis Chamber of Commerce 5K Road Race on May 14, 2022, including the use of the parking lot for bathrooms and setup; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Approve the use of Town Property for the MS Getaway Bike Ride on June 25 and 26, 2022
To approve the use of Town Property for the MS Getaway Bike Ride on June 25 and 26, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the use of Town Property for the MS Getaway Bike Ride on June 25 and 26, 2022; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Provide formal staff support and review with an objective to bring this forward for the fall town meeting
To provide formal staff support and review with an objective to bring this forward for the fall town meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to provide formal staff support and review with an objective to bring this forward for the fall town meeting; Mr. Lambton Seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Place an article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place an article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place an article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Reappoint Amber Salvage as Dennis Shellfish Constable/Assistant Natural Resource Officer for a three (3) year term ending 2025
To reappoint Amber Salvage as Dennis Shellfish Constable/Assistant Natural Resource Officer for a three (3) year term ending 2025
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to reappoint Amber Salvage as Dennis Shellfish Constable/Assistant Natural Resource Officer for a three (3) year term ending 2025; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Reappoint Erin Burnham as Deputy Shellfish Constable for a three (3) year term ending 2025
To reappoint Erin Burnham as Deputy Shellfish Constable for a three (3) year term ending 2025
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 3 members were present for this vote (Chris Flanagan, Paul McCormick and Chris Lambton). Showing the count only. John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to reappoint Erin Burnham as Deputy Shellfish Constable for a three (3) year term ending 2025; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Send the bylaw to the Planning Board
To send the bylaw to the Planning Board
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to send the bylaw to the Planning Board; Mr. McCormick seconded. Mr. Plath asked if this should go before the Board of Health first; Ms. Carey said that the ZBSC was in discussion with the Board of Health and will continue to work with them in the future, as well as the Building Department. Ms. Sullivan confirmed that Administration would work with Town Counsel on this matter. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Approval of the proposal as outline, with Ms. McMahon's comments
To approval of the proposal as outline, with Ms. McMahon's comments
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approval of the proposal as outline, with Ms. McMahon's comments; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Place the article - Written Reports - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
To place the article - Written Reports - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to place the article - Written Reports - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Place the article - Oral Reports - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
To place the article - Oral Reports - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to place the article - Oral Reports - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Place the article - Elected Officials Salaries FY23 - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
To place the article - Elected Officials Salaries FY23 - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to place the article - Elected Officials Salaries FY23 - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Place the article - Capital Outlay - Raise & Appropriate - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
To place the article - Capital Outlay - Raise & Appropriate - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to place the article - Capital Outlay - Raise & Appropriate - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Place the article - Capital Outlay - Other Funding Sources - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
To place the article - Capital Outlay - Other Funding Sources - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to place the article - Capital Outlay - Other Funding Sources - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Place and support the article - Temporary Repairs to Uncle Bob's Way - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
To place and support the article - Temporary Repairs to Uncle Bob's Way - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the article - Temporary Repairs to Uncle Bob's Way - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Place and support the article- Temporary Repairs to Green View Drive - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
To place and support the article- Temporary Repairs to Green View Drive - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to place and support the article- Temporary Repairs to Green View Drive - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Place and support the article - Shellfish Mitigation Fund Transfer - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
To place and support the article - Shellfish Mitigation Fund Transfer - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to place and support the article - Shellfish Mitigation Fund Transfer - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Place and support the article - Transfer from Barrier Beach Protection and Stabilization Fund - Staff - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
To place and support the article - Transfer from Barrier Beach Protection and Stabilization Fund - Staff - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to place and support the article - Transfer from Barrier Beach Protection and Stabilization Fund - Staff - on the 2022 Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Approve the minutes of 02/15/2022 with all grammatical errors
To approve the minutes of 02/15/2022 with all grammatical errors
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the minutes of 02/15/2022 with all grammatical errors; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
At 8:25 PM to adjourn
At 8:25 PM to adjourn
John Terrio had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved at 8:25 PM to adjourn; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
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