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Dennis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

August 9, 2022

13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Pledge the liquor license 0008-RS-2078 as outlined in the application

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To pledge the liquor license 0008-RS-2078 as outlined in the application

Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to pledge the liquor license 0008-RS-2078 as outlined in the application; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-1, with Mr. McCormick abstained.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)

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

Endorses the use of Nitrogen Credits from 8 Acorn Road as illustrated on "Nitrogen Credit Land Exhibit Plan for 8 Acorn Road, Dennis, MA" and the placement of a permanent development restriction...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board endorses the use of Nitrogen Credits from 8 Acorn Road as illustrated on "Nitrogen Credit Land Exhibit Plan for 8 Acorn Road, Dennis, MA" and the placement of a permanent development restriction on 8 Acorn Road to support this proposal

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved that the Select Board endorses the use of Nitrogen Credits from 8 Acorn Road as illustrated on "Nitrogen Credit Land Exhibit Plan for 8 Acorn Road, Dennis, MA" and the placement of a permanent development restriction on 8 Acorn Road to support this proposal; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

Endorses the creation of 4 for-sale housing units, all deed restricted affordable at 401 Setucket Road under Chapter 40B subject to the conditions itemized in this report and including an...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board endorses the creation of 4 for-sale housing units, all deed restricted affordable at 401 Setucket Road under Chapter 40B subject to the conditions itemized in this report and including an additional condition of Lot 5 at 401 Setucket Road is transferred over to the Town of Dennis, Water District, or Dennis Conservation Trust

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved that the Select Board endorses the creation of 4 for-sale housing units, all deed restricted affordable at 401 Setucket Road under Chapter 40B subject to the conditions itemized in this report and including an additional condition of Lot 5 at 401 Setucket Road is transferred over to the Town of Dennis, Water District, or Dennis Conservation Trust.; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

Appoint Daniel Ross as a Licensing Board Agent and Patrol Officer, pursuant to MGL 41-974, for a term to effective August 9, 2022 and to expire on December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Daniel Ross as a Licensing Board Agent and Patrol Officer, pursuant to MGL 41-974, for a term to effective August 9, 2022 and to expire on December 31, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Daniel Ross as a Licensing Board Agent and Patrol Officer, pursuant to MGL 41-974, for a term to effective August 9, 2022 and to expire on December 31, 2022; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

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

Appoint Daniel Ross be appointed as Licensing Board Agent, beginning July 28, 2022 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Daniel Ross be appointed as Licensing Board Agent, beginning July 28, 2022 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Daniel Ross be appointed as Licensing Board Agent, beginning July 28, 2022 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

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

Appoint Alexander Elias as Police Sergeant with full police powers, pursuant to MGL 41-97A and subject to the provisions of tenure law, Chapter 41 section 1126-132, effective August 9, 2022

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Alexander Elias as Police Sergeant with full police powers, pursuant to MGL 41-97A and subject to the provisions of tenure law, Chapter 41 section 1126-132, effective August 9, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Alexander Elias as Police Sergeant with full police powers, pursuant to MGL 41-97A and subject to the provisions of tenure law, Chapter 41 section 1126-132, effective August 9, 2022; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

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

Appoint Sergeant Alex Elias be appointed as Licensing Board Agent, beginning July 28, 2022 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Sergeant Alex Elias be appointed as Licensing Board Agent, beginning July 28, 2022 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Sergeant Alex Elias be appointed as Licensing Board Agent, beginning July 28, 2022 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

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

Increase the amount from $500 to $1500 for the Exemption adopted at the 2007 Annual Town Meeting, subject to legal review

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To increase the amount from $500 to $1500 for the Exemption adopted at the 2007 Annual Town Meeting, subject to legal review

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to increase the amount from $500 to $1500 for the Exemption adopted at the 2007 Annual Town Meeting, subject to legal review; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

Accept the resignation

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the resignation

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to accept the resignation; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

The Board

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board

The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.

From the minutes

“The Board voted: 5-0-0.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of July 25, 2022 pending all grammatical errors

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To approve the minutes of July 25, 2022 pending all grammatical errors

Yes: Flanagan, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Lambton, McCormick

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the minutes of July 25, 2022 pending all grammatical errors; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 3-0-2 with Mr. Lambton and Mr. McCormick abstained.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of July 26, 2022 pending all grammatical errors, and that the item referring to DPW Budget Transfers be sent back to the Board for a vote

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of July 26, 2022 pending all grammatical errors, and that the item referring to DPW Budget Transfers be sent back to the Board for a vote

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the minutes of July 26, 2022 pending all grammatical errors, and that the item referring to DPW Budget Transfers be sent back to the Board for a vote; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

At 6:21 PM to adjourn

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

At 6:21 PM to adjourn

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved at 6:21 PM to adjourn; 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

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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