MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 12, 2022
20 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Chris Lambton, John Terrio, Chris Flanagan, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
At 4:05PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, Sec 21(a): Reason #5: To investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints
At 4:05PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, Sec 21(a): Reason #5: To investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints. Reason #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, and that_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. Flanagan moved at 4:05PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, Sec 21(a): Reason #5: To investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints. Reason #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, and that_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. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Plath "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
At 5:09 to adjourn and return to Open Session
At 5:09 to adjourn and return to Open Session
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved at 5:09 to adjourn and return to Open Session. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Plath "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye".” (Motion: McCormick)
Appoint Bob Poskitt as a full member to the 1876 West Dennis Graded Schoolhouse for a term to fill to expire on 3/31/2025
To appoint Bob Poskitt as a full member to the 1876 West Dennis Graded Schoolhouse for a term to fill to expire on 3/31/2025
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Bob Poskitt as a full member to the 1876 West Dennis Graded Schoolhouse for a term to fill to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)
Appoint Peggy McAloon as a full member to the 1876 West Dennis Graded Schoolhouse for a term to fill to expire on 3/31/2025
To appoint Peggy McAloon as a full member to the 1876 West Dennis Graded Schoolhouse for a term to fill to expire on 3/31/2025
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Peggy McAloon as a full member to the 1876 West Dennis Graded Schoolhouse for a term to fill to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)
Appoint Sheryl McMahon as a full member to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for a term to fill to expire on 3/31/2024
To appoint Sheryl McMahon as a full member to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for a term to fill to expire on 3/31/2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Sheryl McMahon as a full member to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for a term to fill to expire on 3/31/2024; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Sheryl McMahon as an alternate member to the Road Safety Task Force for a term to fill to expire on 3/31/2024
To appoint Sheryl McMahon as an alternate member to the Road Safety Task Force for a term to fill to expire on 3/31/2024
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Sheryl McMahon as an alternate member to the Road Safety Task Force for a term to fill to expire on 3/31/2024; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5- 0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to close the public hearing; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Approve the applications for Sunday and Weekday entertainment licenses for Buckie's Biscotti, located at 673 Main Street, U-681, with hours of operation for indoor entertainment from 6PM-8PM on...
To approve the applications for Sunday and Weekday entertainment licenses for Buckie's Biscotti, located at 673 Main Street, U-681, with hours of operation for indoor entertainment from 6PM-8PM on weekdays (Mon-Fri) and 11AM-1PM on Saturdays and Sundays for 2-4-piece band, a maximum of 4 vocalist, guitars, violins, and piano; Mr. seconded. The Board
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the applications for Sunday and Weekday entertainment licenses for Buckie's Biscotti, located at 673 Main Street, U-681, with hours of operation for indoor entertainment from 6PM-8PM on weekdays (Mon-Fri) and 11AM-1PM on Saturdays and Sundays for 2-4-piece band, a maximum of 4 vocalist, guitars, violins, and piano; Mr. seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton)
Appoint Nicholas Hunt as Student Officer, pursuant to M.G.L.c.41 Section 96B effective July 25,2022
To appoint Nicholas Hunt as Student Officer, pursuant to M.G.L.c.41 Section 96B effective July 25,2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to appoint Nicholas Hunt as Student Officer, pursuant to M.G.L.c.41 Section 96B effective July 25,2022. Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Appoint Reilly Kannally be appointed as a "Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Friday, July 15, 2022 and...
To appoint Reilly Kannally be appointed as a "Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Friday, July 15, 2022 and expiring July 14, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Reilly Kannally be appointed as a "Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Friday, July 15, 2022 and expiring July 14, 2023. Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Friday, June 15, 2022 and expiring July 14, 2023
To appoint be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Friday, June 15, 2022 and expiring July 14, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Friday, June 15, 2022 and expiring July 14, 2023. Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Cody Hamblin be appointed as a "Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Friday, July 15, 2022 and...
To appoint Cody Hamblin be appointed as a "Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Friday, July 15, 2022 and expiring July 14, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Cody Hamblin be appointed as a "Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Friday, July 15, 2022 and expiring July 14, 2023. Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Cody Hamblin as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Friday, July 15, 2022 and expiring July 14, 2023
To appoint Cody Hamblin as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Friday, July 15, 2022 and expiring July 14, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Cody Hamblin as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Friday, July 15, 2022 and expiring July 14, 2023. Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Have no overnight parking at the 5 municipal lots from 1 AM to 5 AM. Officer Hennigan asked to clarify the spots provided and given to the developed areas that are present for their residents
To have no overnight parking at the 5 municipal lots from 1 AM to 5 AM. Officer Hennigan asked to clarify the spots provided and given to the developed areas that are present for their residents. He noted that year-round residents in these apartments and condos are the biggest issue right now. Mr. Lambton seconded. Mr. Flanagan amended his motion to be effective October 1, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to have no overnight parking at the 5 municipal lots from 1 AM to 5 AM. Officer Hennigan asked to clarify the spots provided and given to the developed areas that are present for their residents. He noted that year-round residents in these apartments and condos are the biggest issue right now. Mr. Lambton seconded. Mr. Flanagan amended his motion to be effective October 1, 2022. Mr. Lambton seconded. Julie Kline, Dennis Port, asked if it would be wise to talk with the merchants. Mr. McCormick suggested letting the merchants now that this will take place and get their feedback. Mr. Flanagan amended his motion, again, to read: that the municipal parking lots, including Dennis Port Parking Lots, Upper County, West Dennis, and the Old Town Hall, prohibit the overnight parking between the hours of 1 AM and 5 AM, effective October 1, 2022. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Lambton)
Approve the Wetlands Protection Act Fund Transfer in the amount of $15,631, as outlined by the Director of Natural Resources
To approve the Wetlands Protection Act Fund Transfer in the amount of $15,631, as outlined by the Director of Natural Resources
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the Wetlands Protection Act Fund Transfer in the amount of $15,631, as outlined by the Director of Natural Resources; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)
The In-Person Early Voting hours prior to the September 6th State Primary and the November 8th State Election, be set as outlined by the Town Clerk
The In-Person Early Voting hours prior to the September 6th State Primary and the November 8th State Election, be set as outlined by the Town Clerk
Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved that the In-Person Early Voting hours prior to the September 6th State Primary and the November 8th State Election, be set as outlined by the Town Clerk; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Delegate the Police Chief to: a
The Select Board Delegate the Police Chief to: a. Designate the number of Police Officers per Precinct and, b. Designate which Police Officers will work the polls at each Precinct In-Person Early Voting hours prior to the September 6th State Primary and the November 8th State Election, be set as outlined by the Town Clerk
Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved that the Select Board Delegate the Police Chief to: a. Designate the number of Police Officers per Precinct and, b. Designate which Police Officers will work the polls at each Precinct In-Person Early Voting hours prior to the September 6th State Primary and the November 8th State Election, be set as outlined by the Town Clerk; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Approve the Waterways Commission Charge as amended
To approve the Waterways Commission Charge as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the Waterways Commission Charge as amended; Mr. Plath seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Approve the minutes of 6/28/22, pending grammatical errors
To approve the minutes of 6/28/22, pending grammatical errors
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to approve the minutes of 6/28/22, pending grammatical errors; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
At 7:30PM 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 7:30PM 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
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved at 7:30PM 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. Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Plath "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, 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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