MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
June 28, 2022
23 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Chris Lambton, John Terrio, Chris Flanagan, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the change of manager request for Dennis Yacht Club to Nicole Bisbee
To approve the change of manager request for Dennis Yacht Club to Nicole Bisbee
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to approve the change of manager request for Dennis Yacht Club to Nicole Bisbee; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Hold the 2022 Special Town Meeting on October 25, 2022 at 7PM in the Nathaniel H. Wixon Auditorium
To hold the 2022 Special Town Meeting on October 25, 2022 at 7PM in the Nathaniel H. Wixon Auditorium
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to hold the 2022 Special Town Meeting on October 25, 2022 at 7PM in the Nathaniel H. Wixon Auditorium; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to close the public hearing; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Approve the application for a Class I dealer license for Olsen Marine, d/b/a, The Duck Boat Company (TBD Co.) for boat trailer sales only at 357 Hokum Rock Road, East Dennis, to expire on December...
To approve the application for a Class I dealer license for Olsen Marine, d/b/a, The Duck Boat Company (TBD Co.) for boat trailer sales only at 357 Hokum Rock Road, East Dennis, to expire on December 31, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to approve the application for a Class I dealer license for Olsen Marine, d/b/a, The Duck Boat Company (TBD Co.) for boat trailer sales only at 357 Hokum Rock Road, East Dennis, to expire on December 31, 2022; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Approve the transfer of $15,000 from 100192-51000 Salaries to 100192-52400 Repairs for Library HVAC repairs
To approve the transfer of $15,000 from 100192-51000 Salaries to 100192-52400 Repairs for Library HVAC repairs
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the transfer of $15,000 from 100192-51000 Salaries to 100192-52400 Repairs for Library HVAC repairs; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the transfer of $11,000 from 100433-51000 Salaries to 100433-52400 Repairs for Transfer Station equipment repair
To approve the transfer of $11,000 from 100433-51000 Salaries to 100433-52400 Repairs for Transfer Station equipment repair
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the transfer of $11,000 from 100433-51000 Salaries to 100433-52400 Repairs for Transfer Station equipment repair; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the transfer of $44,000 from 100210-51000 Salaries to 100210-53400 Communications
To approve the transfer of $44,000 from 100210-51000 Salaries to 100210-53400 Communications
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the transfer of $44,000 from 100210-51000 Salaries to 100210-53400 Communications; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the transfer of $949.99 from 100210-52700 Repairs and Leases to 100210-57300 Dues/Memberships
To approve the transfer of $949.99 from 100210-52700 Repairs and Leases to 100210-57300 Dues/Memberships
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the transfer of $949.99 from 100210-52700 Repairs and Leases to 100210-57300 Dues/Memberships; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the transfer of $2,914.72 from 100210-52400 Repairs and Maintenance to 100210-53000 Professional/Technical
To approve the transfer of $2,914.72 from 100210-52400 Repairs and Maintenance to 100210-53000 Professional/Technical
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the transfer of $2,914.72 from 100210-52400 Repairs and Maintenance to 100210-53000 Professional/Technical; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the transfer of $40,000 from 100210-51100 Salaries and Wages to 100210-51300 Overtime
To approve the transfer of $40,000 from 100210-51100 Salaries and Wages to 100210-51300 Overtime
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the transfer of $40,000 from 100210-51100 Salaries and Wages to 100210-51300 Overtime; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the transfer of $515 from 100510-53000 Purchase of Services to 100510-57100 In-State Travel
To approve the transfer of $515 from 100510-53000 Purchase of Services to 100510-57100 In-State Travel
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the transfer of $515 from 100510-53000 Purchase of Services to 100510-57100 In-State Travel; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the transfer of $17,519.07 from 100543-57730 Medical Expenses Budget Surplus and the transfer of $10,500 from 100543-57740 Hospital Expenses Budget Surplus to line items 100543-57750 Fuel,...
To approve the transfer of $17,519.07 from 100543-57730 Medical Expenses Budget Surplus and the transfer of $10,500 from 100543-57740 Hospital Expenses Budget Surplus to line items 100543-57750 Fuel, 100543-57760 Mis, and 100543-57800 Other Unclassified, for a total of $28,019.07
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to approve the transfer of $17,519.07 from 100543-57730 Medical Expenses Budget Surplus and the transfer of $10,500 from 100543-57740 Hospital Expenses Budget Surplus to line items 100543-57750 Fuel, 100543-57760 Mis, and 100543-57800 Other Unclassified, for a total of $28,019.07; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Approve the transfer of $19,324.28 to 100635- 51200 for salaries
To approve the transfer of $19,324.28 to 100635- 51200 for salaries
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the transfer of $19,324.28 to 100635- 51200 for salaries; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the transfer of $1,992 to 100543-57220 and $11,126.80 to 100543-57750 for Veterans Ordinary Benefits
To approve the transfer of $1,992 to 100543-57220 and $11,126.80 to 100543-57750 for Veterans Ordinary Benefits
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the transfer of $1,992 to 100543-57220 and $11,126.80 to 100543-57750 for Veterans Ordinary Benefits; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the transfer of $78,000 to 100146-53000 for Credit Card/ACH Fees
To approve the transfer of $78,000 to 100146-53000 for Credit Card/ACH Fees
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath moved to approve the transfer of $78,000 to 100146-53000 for Credit Card/ACH Fees; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Approve the transfer of $682.76 to 100691- 53000 Historic Commission Purchase of Services
To approve the transfer of $682.76 to 100691- 53000 Historic Commission Purchase of Services
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the transfer of $682.76 to 100691- 53000 Historic Commission Purchase of Services; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)
Keep the articles outlined in the memo open, per the recommendation of Department Heads, the Finance Director, and Town Administrator, totaling $733,716.19 as outlined
To keep the articles outlined in the memo open, per the recommendation of Department Heads, the Finance Director, and Town Administrator, totaling $733,716.19 as outlined
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to keep the articles outlined in the memo open, per the recommendation of Department Heads, the Finance Director, and Town Administrator, totaling $733,716.19 as outlined; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Allow the installation of the interpretive sign at Scargo Tower as presented by the Historical Commission
To allow the installation of the interpretive sign at Scargo Tower as presented by the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to allow the installation of the interpretive sign at Scargo Tower as presented by the Historical Commission; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Approve the banner signs as presented, contingent upon receiving a permit
To approve the banner signs as presented, contingent upon receiving a permit
Yes: Lambton, McCormick, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Flanagan
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the banner signs as presented, contingent upon receiving a permit; Mr. Plath seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-1; with Mr. Flanagan abstained.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Authorize the Town Administrator and the Conservation Commission to prepare and submit applications to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Division of Conservation Services reimbursement programs,...
To authorize the Town Administrator and the Conservation Commission to prepare and submit applications to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Division of Conservation Services reimbursement programs, including the Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant Program, and/or Land and Water Conservation Fund program, for the FY 2023 grant round to purchase a conservation restriction on 8 acres, more or less, at 272 Route 6A (Main Street) in Dennis Village, so-called Tobey West property
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to authorize the Town Administrator and the Conservation Commission to prepare and submit applications to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Division of Conservation Services reimbursement programs, including the Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant Program, and/or Land and Water Conservation Fund program, for the FY 2023 grant round to purchase a conservation restriction on 8 acres, more or less, at 272 Route 6A (Main Street) in Dennis Village, so-called Tobey West property; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-1 with Mr. McCormick abstained.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator, is authorized to sign any contracts and provide any legal assurances and understandings to the Commonwealth regarding said applications and awards, and to...
To Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator, is authorized to sign any contracts and provide any legal assurances and understandings to the Commonwealth regarding said applications and awards, and to serve as the Project Manager and primary local contact on matters relating to communications with the Division of Conservation Services regarding these applications, on behalf of the Town of Dennis
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator, is authorized to sign any contracts and provide any legal assurances and understandings to the Commonwealth regarding said applications and awards, and to serve as the Project Manager and primary local contact on matters relating to communications with the Division of Conservation Services regarding these applications, on behalf of the Town of Dennis.; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-1 with Mr. McCormick abstained.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Approve the minutes of 6/14/22, pending grammatical errors
To approve the minutes of 6/14/22, pending grammatical errors
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to approve the minutes of 6/14/22, pending grammatical errors; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
At 7:40PM to adjourn open session and enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. ¢.30A, Sec 21(a): Reason #2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union...
At 7:40PM to adjourn open session and enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. ¢.30A, Sec 21(a): 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. Reason #3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved at 7:40PM to adjourn open session and enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. ¢.30A, Sec 21(a): 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. Reason #3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Plath "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
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