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Dennis Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

March 15, 2022

31 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Chris Lambton

Absent: Sheryl McMahon, Paul McCormick

Every vote, in order

At 4:33 PM to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A 821A Reason #2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

At 4:33 PM to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A 821A 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. Including, but not limited to, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Dennis Professional . Firefighters, IAFF Local 2583, Dennis Police Unions, Mass Laborers' District Council (MEDC). And to re-enter into public session at 5PM 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 821A 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. Including, but not limited to, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Dennis Professional . Firefighters, IAFF Local 2583, Dennis Police Unions, Mass Laborers' District Council (MEDC). And to re-enter into public session at 5PM or shortly thereafter. Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr, Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Adjourn Executive Session at 4:58 and enter back into Open Session at 5:00 PM

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn Executive Session at 4:58 and enter back into Open Session at 5:00 PM

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to adjourn Executive Session at 4:58 and enter back into Open Session at 5:00 PM; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Place the article ~ FY 22 Budget Supplement (Fire OT, Snow & Ice) - on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the article ~ FY 22 Budget Supplement (Fire OT, Snow & Ice) - on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place the article ~ FY 22 Budget Supplement (Fire OT, Snow & Ice) - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place the article - FY 23 Budget - on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the article - FY 23 Budget - on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to place the article - FY 23 Budget - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place the article - Elected Officials Salaries FY23 - on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the article - Elected Officials Salaries FY23 - on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place the article - Elected Officials Salaries FY23 - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place and support the article - Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Assessment and Debt Service- on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place and support the article - Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Assessment and Debt Service- on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place and support the article - Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Assessment and Debt Service- on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place and support the article- D/Y Regional School District Assessment and Debt Service~ on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place and support the article- D/Y Regional School District Assessment and Debt Service~ on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to place and support the article- D/Y Regional School District Assessment and Debt Service~ on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place and support the article - Capital Outlay - Raise & Appropriate- on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place and support the article - Capital Outlay - Raise & Appropriate- on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place and support the article - Capital Outlay - Raise & Appropriate- on the town meeting warrant; MR. LAMBTON seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place and support the article - Capital Outlay - Other Funding Sources- on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place and support the article - Capital Outlay - Other Funding Sources- on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to place and support the article - Capital Outlay - Other Funding Sources- on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place the article - Revolving Accounts - on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the article - Revolving Accounts - on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place the article - Revolving Accounts - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place and support the article - Community Preservation Committee Budget- on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place and support the article - Community Preservation Committee Budget- on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place and support the article - Community Preservation Committee Budget- on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place the article - Transfer Funds to Capital Improvement Fund - on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the article - Transfer Funds to Capital Improvement Fund - on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place the article - Transfer Funds to Capital Improvement Fund - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Place the article - Transfer Funds to Stabilization Fund - on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the article - Transfer Funds to Stabilization Fund - on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place the article - Transfer Funds to Stabilization Fund - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Place the article - Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund Transfer - on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the article - Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund Transfer - on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place the article - Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund Transfer - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Place the article - Transfer from Barrier Beach Protection & Stabilization Fund - Beach Nourishment- on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the article - Transfer from Barrier Beach Protection & Stabilization Fund - Beach Nourishment- on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place the article - Transfer from Barrier Beach Protection & Stabilization Fund - Beach Nourishment- on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Place the article - Senior Center Renovations to Existing Structure - on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the article - Senior Center Renovations to Existing Structure - on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place the article - Senior Center Renovations to Existing Structure - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Place the article - Transfer to Wastewater Stabilization Fund - on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the article - Transfer to Wastewater Stabilization Fund - on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to place the article - Transfer to Wastewater Stabilization Fund - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

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

Place the article - Cable Receipts Transfer- on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the article - Cable Receipts Transfer- on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place the article - Cable Receipts Transfer- on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Place and support the article - Labor Union - Dennis Police Superior Officers Union Agreement- on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place and support the article - Labor Union - Dennis Police Superior Officers Union Agreement- on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place and support the article - Labor Union - Dennis Police Superior Officers Union Agreement- on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Place the article ~ Labor Unions - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Unit A Union Agreement~ on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the article ~ Labor Unions - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Unit A Union Agreement~ on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place the article ~ Labor Unions - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Unit A Union Agreement~ on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Place the article - Labor Unions - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Unit B Union Agreement- on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the article - Labor Unions - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Unit B Union Agreement- on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place the article - Labor Unions - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Unit B Union Agreement- on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Place.the article - Labor Unions - Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Unit A Agreement - on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place.the article - Labor Unions - Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Unit A Agreement - on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place.the article - Labor Unions - Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Unit A Agreement - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Place the article - Labor Unions - Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Unit B Agreement- on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the article - Labor Unions - Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Unit B Agreement- on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place the article - Labor Unions - Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Unit B Agreement- on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Place the article - Labor Unions - Dennis Professional Firefighters, [AFF Local 2583- on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the article - Labor Unions - Dennis Professional Firefighters, [AFF Local 2583- on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place the article - Labor Unions - Dennis Professional Firefighters, [AFF Local 2583- on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Place the article - Labor Unions - Mass Laborers' District Council (MLDC) Union Agreement~ on the town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the article - Labor Unions - Mass Laborers' District Council (MLDC) Union Agreement~ on the town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to place the article - Labor Unions - Mass Laborers' District Council (MLDC) Union Agreement~ on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board ' voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Place the Public Advisory Ballot Question - Pilgrim Nuclear - on the town meeting election warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the Public Advisory Ballot Question - Pilgrim Nuclear - on the town meeting election warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to place the Public Advisory Ballot Question - Pilgrim Nuclear - on the town meeting election warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

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

Appoint John Robertson as the "Assessing Director" for the Town of Dennis with the effective date of March 22, 2022

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint John Robertson as the "Assessing Director" for the Town of Dennis with the effective date of March 22, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint John Robertson as the "Assessing Director" for the Town of Dennis with the effective date of March 22, 2022; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3- 0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Reappoint Sara McDonald as the Assistant Town Clerk with a term to expire March 31, 2023

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reappoint Sara McDonald as the Assistant Town Clerk with a term to expire March 31, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to reappoint Sara McDonald as the Assistant Town Clerk with a term to expire March 31, 2023; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

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

Appoint Jennifer Barmash as the Interim Assistant Treasurer/Collector

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Jennifer Barmash as the Interim Assistant Treasurer/Collector

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Jennifer Barmash as the Interim Assistant Treasurer/Collector; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Approve the minutes of 03/01/2022 with all grammatical errors

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes of 03/01/2022 with all grammatical errors

The minutes name Paul McCormick as the seconder, but Paul McCormick is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the minutes of 03/01/2022 with all grammatical errors; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton)

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

At 6:36 PM to adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

At 6:36 PM to adjourn

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved at 6:36 PM to adjourn; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

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

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