MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 29, 2022
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Paul McCormick, Chris Lambton
Absent: Sheryl McMahon
Every vote, in order
Support Article 23: Senior Center Repairs to Existing Structure for a total of $6,000,052
To support Article 23: Senior Center Repairs to Existing Structure for a total of $6,000,052
Yes: Flanagan, McCormick, TerrioNo: Lambton
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to support Article 23: Senior Center Repairs to Existing Structure for a total of $6,000,052; Mr. McCormick seconded. Mr. Plath asked for assurance that monies for this project would not go on the taxpayers' bills, but rather come from Capital funds which will be replenished next year. Mr. Flanagan and the Board confirmed Mr. Plath's assurances. The Board voted: 3-1-0, with Mr. Lambton opposed.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint John Emerson as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective April 29, 2022 and to expire December 31, 2022
To appoint John Emerson as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective April 29, 2022 and to expire December 31, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint John Emerson as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective April 29, 2022 and to expire December 31, 2022; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Appoint Joanna Golden as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective April 29, 2022 and to expire December 31, 2022
To appoint Joanna Golden as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective April 29, 2022 and to expire December 31, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Joanna Golden as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective April 29, 2022 and to expire December 31, 2022; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Reappoint Sarah Lake as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective April 29, 2022 and to expire December 31, 2022, the subject is...
To reappoint Sarah Lake as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective April 29, 2022 and to expire December 31, 2022, the subject is contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period through April 28, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to reappoint Sarah Lake as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective April 29, 2022 and to expire December 31, 2022, the subject is contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period through April 28, 2022; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Diane Ota to the Golf Advisory Committee as a full member with a term to expire on March 31, 2024
To appoint Diane Ota to the Golf Advisory Committee as a full member with a term to expire on March 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Diane Ota to the Golf Advisory Committee as a full member with a term to expire on March 31, 2024; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Forward the application to the Community Preservation Committee and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the application
To forward the application to the Community Preservation Committee and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the application
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to forward the application to the Community Preservation Committee and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the application; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
To forward the application to the Community Preservation Committee and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the application
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to forward the application to the Community Preservation Committee and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the application; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Approve the petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for the relocation of Pole 26/3 approximately 40' +/- South along Division Street
To approve the petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for the relocation of Pole 26/3 approximately 40' +/- South along Division Street
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for the relocation of Pole 26/3 approximately 40' +/- South along Division Street; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Approve the application for Protect Our Past to film in Dennis on May 9, 2022
To approve the application for Protect Our Past to film in Dennis on May 9, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the application for Protect Our Past to film in Dennis on May 9, 2022; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Waive the fee
To waive the fee
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to waive the fee; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the minutes of 3/29/2022 pending grammatical errors
To approve the minutes of 3/29/2022 pending grammatical errors
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the minutes of 3/29/2022 pending grammatical errors; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Approve the minutes of 4/5/2022 pending grammatical errors
To approve the minutes of 4/5/2022 pending grammatical errors
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the minutes of 4/5/2022 pending grammatical errors; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Approve the minutes of 4/8/2022 pending grammatical errors
To approve the minutes of 4/8/2022 pending grammatical errors
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the minutes of 4/8/2022 pending grammatical errors; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
At 1:02 PM to adjourn
At 1:02 PM to adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved at 1:02 PM to adjourn; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board Voted: Mr. Flanagan "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
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