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Dennis Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

April 5, 2022

26 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Paul McCormick

Absent: Sheryl McMahon, Chris Lambton

Every vote, in order

At 4:44PM to adjourn and enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, Sec 21(a): Reason #4: To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g., a...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

At 4:44PM to adjourn and enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, Sec 21(a): Reason #4: To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g., a sting operation. 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)

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved at 4:44PM to adjourn and enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, Sec 21(a): Reason #4: To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g., a sting operation. 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). Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Adjourn Executive Session at 5:19 PM

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To adjourn Executive Session at 5:19 PM

The roll call lists Chris Lambton, but the minutes show this member as not present (Chris Lambton is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to adjourn Executive Session at 5:19 PM; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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Appoint Sherry Hines to the Agricultural Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2025

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Sherry Hines to the Agricultural Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2025

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Sherry Hines to the Agricultural Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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Appoint Ken McAloon and Betsy LaMond to the Climate & Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Ken McAloon and Betsy LaMond to the Climate & Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Ken McAloon and Betsy LaMond to the Climate & Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Mary Chamberlain to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2025

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Mary Chamberlain to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2025

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Mary Chamberlain to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Chris Lombardi to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2024

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Chris Lombardi to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2024

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Chris Lombardi to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2024; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Kim Christensen to the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2023

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Kim Christensen to the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Kim Christensen to the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2023; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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Appoint Ed Chatelain to the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Ed Chatelain to the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Ed Chatelain to the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint James Scribi and Carol Hawk as Alternates to the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2023

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint James Scribi and Carol Hawk as Alternates to the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint James Scribi and Carol Hawk as Alternates to the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2023; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Kristina Caterino as 1 member from the community that is racially or culturally diverse, to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, for a term to expire on 3/31/2024

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Kristina Caterino as 1 member from the community that is racially or culturally diverse, to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, for a term to expire on 3/31/2024

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Kristina Caterino as 1 member from the community that is racially or culturally diverse, to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, for a term to expire on 3/31/2024; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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Appoint Kristina Caterino to the Human Services Advisory Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Kristina Caterino to the Human Services Advisory Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Kristina Caterino to the Human Services Advisory Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Diane Collins to the Jericho Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Diane Collins to the Jericho Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Diane Collins to the Jericho Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Heather Peters from alternate to full-member to the Road Safety Task Force for a term to expire on 3/31/2025

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Heather Peters from alternate to full-member to the Road Safety Task Force for a term to expire on 3/31/2025

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Heather Peters from alternate to full-member to the Road Safety Task Force for a term to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint John Carrier to the Shellfish Advisory Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint John Carrier to the Shellfish Advisory Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint John Carrier to the Shellfish Advisory Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Joey's Pizzeria, Kream N' Kone, Royal Pizza, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, South Side Cantina, The...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Joey's Pizzeria, Kream N' Kone, Royal Pizza, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, South Side Cantina, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Summer Shanty Inc., Swan River Restaurant, Wee Packet, West Dennis Sand Bar and Wooden Shoe Restaurant until November 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Joey's Pizzeria, Kream N' Kone, Royal Pizza, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, South Side Cantina, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Summer Shanty Inc., Swan River Restaurant, Wee Packet, West Dennis Sand Bar and Wooden Shoe Restaurant until November 30, 2022. Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors and Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2022

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors and Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors and Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2022. Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Renew the Seasonal Innholder License for the Deep End Café, Gina's By the Sea and Lighthouse Inn until November 30, 2022

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To renew the Seasonal Innholder License for the Deep End Café, Gina's By the Sea and Lighthouse Inn until November 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to renew the Seasonal Innholder License for the Deep End Café, Gina's By the Sea and Lighthouse Inn until November 30, 2022. Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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Renew the Seasonal Club License for the Dennis Yacht Club until November 30, 2022

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To renew the Seasonal Club License for the Dennis Yacht Club until November 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to renew the Seasonal Club License for the Dennis Yacht Club until November 30, 2022. Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt On-Premise Licenses for Cape Playhouse, The Dog House Restaurant, Knock Out Pizza, Original Seafood Restaurant, and Paradise Pizza until November 30, 2022

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt On-Premise Licenses for Cape Playhouse, The Dog House Restaurant, Knock Out Pizza, Original Seafood Restaurant, and Paradise Pizza until November 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt On-Premise Licenses for Cape Playhouse, The Dog House Restaurant, Knock Out Pizza, Original Seafood Restaurant, and Paradise Pizza until November 30, 2022. Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Renew the Seasonal Package Store Wine & Malt Licenses for Bandera's Market & Deli and One Stop until November 30, 2022

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To renew the Seasonal Package Store Wine & Malt Licenses for Bandera's Market & Deli and One Stop until November 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to renew the Seasonal Package Store Wine & Malt Licenses for Bandera's Market & Deli and One Stop until November 30, 2022. Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Renew the Seasonal Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Campers Haven, Cape Playhouse, Cartwheels, Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Deep End Café, Dennis Yacht Club, Holiday Hill Mini-Golf,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To renew the Seasonal Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Campers Haven, Cape Playhouse, Cartwheels, Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Deep End Café, Dennis Yacht Club, Holiday Hill Mini-Golf, Holiday Hill Amusements, Knock Out Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, Sesuit Harbor Café, South Side Cantina, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Summer Shanty Inc., Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor and West Dennis Sand Bar until November 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to renew the Seasonal Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Campers Haven, Cape Playhouse, Cartwheels, Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Deep End Café, Dennis Yacht Club, Holiday Hill Mini-Golf, Holiday Hill Amusements, Knock Out Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, Sesuit Harbor Café, South Side Cantina, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Summer Shanty Inc., Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor and West Dennis Sand Bar until November 30, 2022. Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Campers Haven, Cape Playhouse, Cartwheels, Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Deep End Café, Dennis Yacht Club, Holiday Hill...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Campers Haven, Cape Playhouse, Cartwheels, Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Deep End Café, Dennis Yacht Club, Holiday Hill Mini-Golf, Holiday Hill Amusements, Knock Out Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, Sesuit Harbor Café, South Side Cantina, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Summer Shanty Inc., Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor, Swan River Restaurant, West Dennis Sand Bar and Wooden Shoe. Restaurant until November 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Campers Haven, Cape Playhouse, Cartwheels, Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Deep End Café, Dennis Yacht Club, Holiday Hill Mini-Golf, Holiday Hill Amusements, Knock Out Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, Sesuit Harbor Café, South Side Cantina, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Summer Shanty Inc., Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor, Swan River Restaurant, West Dennis Sand Bar and Wooden Shoe. Restaurant until November 30, 2022. Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

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

Have the Select Board sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 3, 2022

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To have the Select Board sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 3, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to have the Select Board sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 3, 2022; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Have the Select Board sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for May 10, 2022

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To have the Select Board sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for May 10, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to have the Select Board sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for May 10, 2022; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Approve the letter of support and use of the Town Seal by the two organizations requesting them

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the letter of support and use of the Town Seal by the two organizations requesting them

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the letter of support and use of the Town Seal by the two organizations requesting them; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

At 6:40 PM to adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

At 6:40 PM to adjourn

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved at 6:40 PM to adjourn; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 3-0- 0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

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