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Dennis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

May 17, 2022

19 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: First meeting after the May 2022 town election; the board chose its officers.

Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Paul McCormick, Chris Lambton, Jim Plath

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • John Terrio stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.

Every vote, in order

At 4:31PM to adjourn and enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, See 21(a): Reason #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

At 4:31PM to adjourn and enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, See 21(a): Reason #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. And to return to public session at 5:00 PM or shortly thereafter

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved at 4:31PM to adjourn and enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, See 21(a): Reason #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. And to return to public session at 5:00 PM or shortly thereafter. Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Plath "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

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

Adjourn Executive Session at 4:55 PM

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To adjourn Executive Session at 4:55 PM

Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, TerrioThe roll call does not list Paul McCormick and Jim Plath, who were on the attendance line; they are not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to adjourn Executive Session at 4:55 PM; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To close the public hearing

Yes: Flanagan, McCormick, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Lambton

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to close the public hearing; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-1 with Mr. Lambton abstained.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Issue aquaculture license CCB-23:3D to Christopher Lambton and CCB-23:4B to Derek Mullikin for a term to expire on May 31, 2027 as shown on the Aquaculture License Master Site Plan for Crowes...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

The Board of Selectmen vote to issue aquaculture license CCB-23:3D to Christopher Lambton and CCB-23:4B to Derek Mullikin for a term to expire on May 31, 2027 as shown on the Aquaculture License Master Site Plan for Crowes Pasture and dated April 17, 2003

Yes: Flanagan, McCormick, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Lambton

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to issue aquaculture license CCB-23:3D to Christopher Lambton and CCB-23:4B to Derek Mullikin for a term to expire on May 31, 2027 as shown on the Aquaculture License Master Site Plan for Crowes Pasture and dated April 17, 2003; Mr. McCormick seconded. Mr. Plath noted that the date should be May 17, 2027 for an exact 5-year period. Mr. Terrio amended his motion to correct the date to May 17, 2027. The Board voted: 4-0-1 with Mr. Lambton abstained.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Appoint John Terrio, Jr. as a full member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint John Terrio, Jr. as a full member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on March 31, 2024

John Terrio stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint John Terrio, Jr. as a full member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on March 31, 2024; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)

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

Appoint Allison (Sally) Bickford as an alternate member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on March 31, 2023

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Allison (Sally) Bickford as an alternate member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on March 31, 2023

John Terrio stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Allison (Sally) Bickford as an alternate member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on March 31, 2023; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)

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

Appoint Jennifer Barmash as the Assistant Treasurer/Collector for a term ending on March 31, 2023

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Jennifer Barmash as the Assistant Treasurer/Collector for a term ending on March 31, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Jennifer Barmash as the Assistant Treasurer/Collector for a term ending on March 31, 2023; Mr. Plath seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Plath)

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

Appoint the following people as Seasonal Conservation Officers for the Town of Dennis, with authority to include appointment as Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130, 131, 90B, &...

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint the following people as Seasonal Conservation Officers for the Town of Dennis, with authority to include appointment as Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130, 131, 90B, & 270: e Rachel Martin e William Egan e Abigail Starkweather e Amanda Lee e Jeremy Green e Kevin O'Connor

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint the following people as Seasonal Conservation Officers for the Town of Dennis, with authority to include appointment as Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130, 131, 90B, & 270: e Rachel Martin e William Egan e Abigail Starkweather e Amanda Lee e Jeremy Green e Kevin O'Connor Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

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

Appoint Dawson Farber as Harbormaster and William McKenzie as Deputy Harbormaster for the Town of Dennis, with authority to include appointment as Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL...

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Dawson Farber as Harbormaster and William McKenzie as Deputy Harbormaster for the Town of Dennis, with authority to include appointment as Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130, 131, 90B, & 270; with a term to expire on May 17, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Dawson Farber as Harbormaster and William McKenzie as Deputy Harbormaster for the Town of Dennis, with authority to include appointment as Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130, 131, 90B, & 270; with a term to expire on May 17, 2023; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

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

Appoint the following people as Seasonal Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Dennis, with authority to include appointment as Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130, 131, 90B,...

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint the following people as Seasonal Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Dennis, with authority to include appointment as Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130, 131, 90B, & 270; with a term to expire on May 17, 2023: Peter Brady Kathlene Sage Clint Cave Kevin Shea Cameron Connelley Joseph Tierney Glenn Foy Sean Gilrein Mark Fruean

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint the following people as Seasonal Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Dennis, with authority to include appointment as Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130, 131, 90B, & 270; with a term to expire on May 17, 2023: Peter Brady Kathlene Sage Clint Cave Kevin Shea Cameron Connelley Joseph Tierney Glenn Foy Sean Gilrein Mark Fruean Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

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

Appoint the following people as Beach Supervisors for the Town of Dennis, with authority to include appointment as Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130, 131, 90B, & 270; with a...

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint the following people as Beach Supervisors for the Town of Dennis, with authority to include appointment as Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130, 131, 90B, & 270; with a term to expire on September 5, 2022: e Dustin Pineau e Victoria Martin e Owen Graf e Alexander Quintero e George Morrice e James Morris e lan Cloonan e Jason Lancellotti e Julia Szymt e Keith Delcourt e Julianna Wolf e Maura Taylor e Kristen Snyder e Melissa Schirmer e Matthew Robertson e Paul Terrile e Michael Mitrokostas e William Murphy e Patrick Downey

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint the following people as Beach Supervisors for the Town of Dennis, with authority to include appointment as Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130, 131, 90B, & 270; with a term to expire on September 5, 2022: e Dustin Pineau e Victoria Martin e Owen Graf e Alexander Quintero e George Morrice e James Morris e lan Cloonan e Jason Lancellotti e Julia Szymt e Keith Delcourt e Julianna Wolf e Maura Taylor e Kristen Snyder e Melissa Schirmer e Matthew Robertson e Paul Terrile e Michael Mitrokostas e William Murphy e Patrick Downey Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

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

Accept the donation of $5,000 for Harborview Beach

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the donation of $5,000 for Harborview Beach

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to accept the donation of $5,000 for Harborview Beach; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the subordination of the housing rehab loan for the Joseph & Margaret Gramm located at 100 Searsville Road, South Dennis, MA

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the subordination of the housing rehab loan for the Joseph & Margaret Gramm located at 100 Searsville Road, South Dennis, MA

Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioThe roll call does not list Jim Plath, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the subordination of the housing rehab loan for the Joseph & Margaret Gramm located at 100 Searsville Road, South Dennis, MA; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign Scope of Work from Comm- Tract for the town iNet as approved at the May 3, 2022 Annual Town Meeting for an amount not-to-exceed $600,000 for the purpose of...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign Scope of Work from Comm- Tract for the town iNet as approved at the May 3, 2022 Annual Town Meeting for an amount not-to-exceed $600,000 for the purpose of rebuilding the Town's iNET

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign Scope of Work from Comm- Tract for the town iNet as approved at the May 3, 2022 Annual Town Meeting for an amount not-to-exceed $600,000 for the purpose of rebuilding the Town's iNET; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Appoint Chris Lambton as the Chair

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Chris Lambton as the Chair

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Chris Lambton as the Chair; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Appoint John Terrio as the Vice Chair

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint John Terrio as the Vice Chair

From the minutes

“Mr. Plath moved to appoint John Terrio as the Vice Chair; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Appoint Jim Plath as the Licensing Chair

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Jim Plath as the Licensing Chair

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to appoint Jim Plath as the Licensing Chair; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Appoint Paul McCormick as the Clerk

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Paul McCormick as the Clerk

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Paul McCormick as the Clerk; Mr. Plath seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

At 7:10 PM to adjourn

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

At 7:10 PM to adjourn

Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioThe roll call does not list Jim Plath, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved at 7:10 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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