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March 29, 2022
30 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 4:34 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 4:34 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. 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 (MLDC). And to re-enter into public session at SPM or shortly thereafter
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved at 4:34 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. 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 (MLDC). And to re-enter into public session at SPM or shortly thereafter, 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)
Adjourn Executive Session at 5:07 PM and enter into Open Session shortly thereafter
To adjourn Executive Session at 5:07 PM and enter into Open Session shortly thereafter
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to adjourn Executive Session at 5:07 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", Ms. McMahon "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Support the article - Capital Outlay - Raise & Appropriate- on the town meeting warrant
To support the article - Capital Outlay - Raise & Appropriate- on the town meeting warrant
The minutes name John Terrio as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to support the article - Capital Outlay - Raise & Appropriate- on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio)
The Board
The Board
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
Reappoint Steve Drowne, Jeffrey Doyle, Carl Howard and John ; Lowell to the Shellfish Committee as full members, with a term to expire March 31, 2023
To reappoint Steve Drowne, Jeffrey Doyle, Carl Howard and John ; Lowell to the Shellfish Committee as full members, with a term to expire March 31, 2023
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to reappoint Steve Drowne, Jeffrey Doyle, Carl Howard and John ; Lowell to the Shellfish Committee as full members, with a term to expire March 31, 2023. Ms. McMahon seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McMahon)
Reappoint Brad Bishop, Paul McCormick Jr., and Christopher Hedetniemi to the Planning Board with a term to expire March 31, 2025; and to reappoint Adam Dunn as an Alternate with a term to expire...
To reappoint Brad Bishop, Paul McCormick Jr., and Christopher Hedetniemi to the Planning Board with a term to expire March 31, 2025; and to reappoint Adam Dunn as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to reappoint Brad Bishop, Paul McCormick Jr., and Christopher Hedetniemi to the Planning Board with a term to expire March 31, 2025; and to reappoint Adam Dunn as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2023. Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Reappoint Joshua Crowell and Paul McCormick, Jr. to the Caleb Chase Fund Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2023
To reappoint Joshua Crowell and Paul McCormick, Jr. to the Caleb Chase Fund Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to reappoint Joshua Crowell and Paul McCormick, Jr. to the Caleb Chase Fund Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2023. Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Adopt the bottom line FY2023 operating budget in the amount of $41,619,067, with the Finance Committee changes
To adopt the bottom line FY2023 operating budget in the amount of $41,619,067, with the Finance Committee changes
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to adopt the bottom line FY2023 operating budget in the amount of $41,619,067, with the Finance Committee changes; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Support the article - FY2022 Budget Supplement - on the town meeting warrant
To support the article - FY2022 Budget Supplement - on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to support the article - FY2022 Budget Supplement - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Support the article - FY2023 Operating Budget - on the town meeting warrant
To support the article - FY2023 Operating Budget - on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to support the article - FY2023 Operating Budget - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Support the article - Capital Outlay - Raise & Appropriate- on the town meeting warrant as originally proposed by the Capital Committee
To support the article - Capital Outlay - Raise & Appropriate- on the town meeting warrant as originally proposed by the Capital Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to support the article - Capital Outlay - Raise & Appropriate- on the town meeting warrant as originally proposed by the Capital Committee; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Support the article - Capital Outlay - Other Funding Sources - on the town meeting warrant
To support the article - Capital Outlay - Other Funding Sources - on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to support the article - Capital Outlay - Other Funding Sources - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Support the article - Revolving Accounts - on the town meeting warrant
To support the article - Revolving Accounts - on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to support the article - Revolving Accounts - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Support the article - Transfer Funds to Capital Improvement Fund - on the town meeting warrant
To support the article - Transfer Funds to Capital Improvement Fund - on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to support the article - Transfer Funds to Capital Improvement Fund - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Support a transfer of the Rooms Tax funds available at Town Meeting on May 3, 2022
To support a transfer of the Rooms Tax funds available at Town Meeting on May 3, 2022
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to support a transfer of the Rooms Tax funds available at Town Meeting on May 3, 2022; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Support the article - Town of Dennis Wastewater Phase I Design - . and the funding mechanisms as outlined, on the town meeting warrant
To support the article - Town of Dennis Wastewater Phase I Design - . and the funding mechanisms as outlined, on the town meeting warrant
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioAbstained: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to support the article - Town of Dennis Wastewater Phase I Design - . and the funding mechanisms as outlined, on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. , The Board voted: 4-0-1 with Ms. McMahon abstained.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Support the article - Transfer from Beach Capital Improvement to Reserve Fund for Beach Nourishment - on the town meeting warrant
To support the article - Transfer from Beach Capital Improvement to Reserve Fund for Beach Nourishment - on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to support the article - Transfer from Beach Capital Improvement to Reserve Fund for Beach Nourishment - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Support the article - Fire Department Ambulance Fee Increases - on the town meeting warrant
To support the article - Fire Department Ambulance Fee Increases - on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to support the article - Fire Department Ambulance Fee Increases - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)
Place and support the article - Tourism Funding - on the town meeting warrant in the amount of $20,000
To place and support the article - Tourism Funding - on the town meeting warrant in the amount of $20,000
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to place and support the article - Tourism Funding - on the town meeting warrant in the amount of $20,000; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Place the article - CPC Tobey Woods ~ on the town meeting warrant
To place the article - CPC Tobey Woods ~ on the town meeting warrant
The minutes give the count (3-1-1) and name Sheryl McMahon (voting no), but the names and the count do not match the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to place the article - CPC Tobey Woods ~ on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-1-1 with Ms. McMahon opposed.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Support the article -- CPC Tobey Woods - article on the town meeting warrant
To support the article -- CPC Tobey Woods - article on the town meeting warrant
The minutes give the count (3-1-1) and name Sheryl McMahon (voting no), but the names and the count do not match the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to support the article -- CPC Tobey Woods - article on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-1-1 with Ms. McMahon opposed.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Support the article - Transfer Funds to Capital Improvement Fund - on the town meeting warrant
To support the article - Transfer Funds to Capital Improvement Fund - on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to support the article - Transfer Funds to Capital Improvement Fund - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Support the article - Transfer Funds to Stabilization Fund - on the town meeting warrant
To support the article - Transfer Funds to Stabilization Fund - on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to support the article - Transfer Funds to Stabilization Fund - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Place and support the article - iNET Agreement - on the town meeting warrant
To place and support the article - iNET Agreement - on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the article - iNET Agreement - on the town meeting warrant; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Support the article - Labor Unions - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Unit A Union Agreement-- on the town meeting warrant in the amount of $46,270
To support the article - Labor Unions - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Unit A Union Agreement-- on the town meeting warrant in the amount of $46,270
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to support the article - Labor Unions - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Unit A Union Agreement-- on the town meeting warrant in the amount of $46,270; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Support the article - Labor Unions - Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Unit A Agreement - on the town meeting warrant in the amount of $39,100
To support the article - Labor Unions - Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Unit A Agreement - on the town meeting warrant in the amount of $39,100
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to support the article - Labor Unions - Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Unit A Agreement - on the town meeting warrant in the amount of $39,100; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Support the article - Labor Unions - Dennis Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2583-- on the town meeting warrant in the amount of $154,102
To support the article - Labor Unions - Dennis Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2583-- on the town meeting warrant in the amount of $154,102
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to support the article - Labor Unions - Dennis Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2583-- on the town meeting warrant in the amount of $154,102; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Support the article - Labor Unions - Mass Laborers' District Council (MLDC) Union Agreement- on the town meeting warrant in the amount of $41,760
To support the article - Labor Unions - Mass Laborers' District Council (MLDC) Union Agreement- on the town meeting warrant in the amount of $41,760
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to support the article - Labor Unions - Mass Laborers' District Council (MLDC) Union Agreement- on the town meeting warrant in the amount of $41,760; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Approve the minutes of 03/15/2022 with all grammatical errors
To approve the minutes of 03/15/2022 with all grammatical errors
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioAbstained: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the minutes of 03/15/2022 with all grammatical errors; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-1 with Ms. McMahon abstained.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
At 7:37 PM to adjourn and enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. ¢.30A, Sec 21(a): . Reason #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, which the Chair has...
At 7:37 PM to adjourn and enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. ¢.30A, Sec 21(a): . Reason #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, which the Chair has declared, that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Reason #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, which the Chair has declared, that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved at 7:37 PM to adjourn and enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. ¢.30A, Sec 21(a): . Reason #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, which the Chair has declared, that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Reason #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, which the Chair has declared, 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: Lambton, 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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