MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
August 23, 2022
40 recorded votes, 7 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:
- Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Adopt the FY2023 Dennis Select Board Goals as discussed
To adopt the FY2023 Dennis Select Board Goals as discussed
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to adopt the FY2023 Dennis Select Board Goals as discussed; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Direct administration staff to work with the Chair to draft a letter to send to Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates requesting that the funds be distributed to the 15 towns immediately
To direct administration staff to work with the Chair to draft a letter to send to Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates requesting that the funds be distributed to the 15 towns immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath moved to direct administration staff to work with the Chair to draft a letter to send to Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates requesting that the funds be distributed to the 15 towns immediately; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Invite Assembly Delegate John Ohman and Assistant County Administrator (or County Administrator) to the next Select Board meeting
To invite Assembly Delegate John Ohman and Assistant County Administrator (or County Administrator) to the next Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath moved to invite Assembly Delegate John Ohman and Assistant County Administrator (or County Administrator) to the next Select Board meeting; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Flanagan)
Recommend signing Lease Agreement with South Shore Community Action Council as presented
To recommend signing Lease Agreement with South Shore Community Action Council as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to recommend signing Lease Agreement with South Shore Community Action Council as presented; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)
Sign the Order of Assessment pursuant fo its vote under Article 32, of the May 3, 2022 Annual Town meeting, a certified copy of such vote being attached hereto, has appropriated funds to make...
The Select Board sign the Order of Assessment pursuant fo its vote under Article 32, of the May 3, 2022 Annual Town meeting, a certified copy of such vote being attached hereto, has appropriated funds to make temporary repairs to Uncle Bob's Way, a private road in South Dennis, as described in said Article (the "Project"), and has further authorized the Select Board to assess the proportionate share of 100% of the total project costs to those properties benefiting from said Project, in accordance with Chapter 117 of the Acts of 1997 (Town of Dennis Betterment Assessment and Fund Act); subject to any amendments from Legal Counsel
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved that the Select Board sign the Order of Assessment pursuant fo its vote under Article 32, of the May 3, 2022 Annual Town meeting, a certified copy of such vote being attached hereto, has appropriated funds to make temporary repairs to Uncle Bob's Way, a private road in South Dennis, as described in said Article (the "Project"), and has further authorized the Select Board to assess the proportionate share of 100% of the total project costs to those properties benefiting from said Project, in accordance with Chapter 117 of the Acts of 1997 (Town of Dennis Betterment Assessment and Fund Act); subject to any amendments from Legal Counsel; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Sign the Order of Assessment pursuant to its vote under Article 31, of the May 3, 2022 Annual Town meeting, a certified copy of such vote being attached hereto, has appropriated funds to make...
The Select Board sign the Order of Assessment pursuant to its vote under Article 31, of the May 3, 2022 Annual Town meeting, a certified copy of such vote being attached hereto, has appropriated funds to make temporary repairs to Green View Drive, a private road in South Dennis, as described in said Article (the "Project"), and has further authorized the Select Board to assess the proportionate share of 100% of the total project costs to those properties benefiting from said Project, in accordance with Chapter 117 of the Acts of 1997 (Town of Dennis Betterment Assessment and Fund Act); subject to any amendments from Legal Counsel
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved that the Select Board sign the Order of Assessment pursuant to its vote under Article 31, of the May 3, 2022 Annual Town meeting, a certified copy of such vote being attached hereto, has appropriated funds to make temporary repairs to Green View Drive, a private road in South Dennis, as described in said Article (the "Project"), and has further authorized the Select Board to assess the proportionate share of 100% of the total project costs to those properties benefiting from said Project, in accordance with Chapter 117 of the Acts of 1997 (Town of Dennis Betterment Assessment and Fund Act); subject to any amendments from Legal Counsel.; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with MCE Dirtworks for Temporary Repairs to Uncle Bob's Way
To Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with MCE Dirtworks for Temporary Repairs to Uncle Bob's Way
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with MCE Dirtworks for Temporary Repairs to Uncle Bob's Way; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)
Refer the ADU Bylaw to the Planning Board for public hearing and further request that they use September 19 for the hearing date
To refer the ADU Bylaw to the Planning Board for public hearing and further request that they use September 19 for the hearing date
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath moved to refer the ADU Bylaw to the Planning Board for public hearing and further request that they use September 19 for the hearing date; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Flanagan)
Direct Town Administration a review of the proposed bylaws prior the Planning Board's public hearing
To direct Town Administration a review of the proposed bylaws prior the Planning Board's public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath moved to direct Town Administration a review of the proposed bylaws prior the Planning Board's public hearing; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Flanagan)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to close the public hearing; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0- 0, with Mr. McCormick recused.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Approve the transfer of the Innholder All Alcohol on Premises Liquor License (03387-HT-0278), currently issued to The Corsair Resort Motel, Inc., d/b/a Deep End Café, on the same terms and with...
To approve the transfer of the Innholder All Alcohol on Premises Liquor License (03387-HT-0278), currently issued to The Corsair Resort Motel, Inc., d/b/a Deep End Café, on the same terms and with the same conditions previously imposed upon the license to the current holder, and to remove restriction #5 regarding guest payment, with Ward Childs as the manager on record
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the transfer of the Innholder All Alcohol on Premises Liquor License (03387-HT-0278), currently issued to The Corsair Resort Motel, Inc., d/b/a Deep End Café, on the same terms and with the same conditions previously imposed upon the license to the current holder, and to remove restriction #5 regarding guest payment, with Ward Childs as the manager on record; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0, with Mr. McCormick recused.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Approve a Sunday Entertainment and Weekday Entertainment license for indoor entertainment from 1:00PM-11:00PM indoors and 1:00PM to 9:00PM outdoors (in tent, April- June and Sept to Nov), with...
To approve a Sunday Entertainment and Weekday Entertainment license for indoor entertainment from 1:00PM-11:00PM indoors and 1:00PM to 9:00PM outdoors (in tent, April- June and Sept to Nov), with live or recorded music with up to 4 performers, 3 amps and dancing inside tent consistent with weddings and conditions placed by the Planning Board April
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to approve a Sunday Entertainment and Weekday Entertainment license for indoor entertainment from 1:00PM-11:00PM indoors and 1:00PM to 9:00PM outdoors (in tent, April- June and Sept to Nov), with live or recorded music with up to 4 performers, 3 amps and dancing inside tent consistent with weddings and conditions placed by the Planning Board April; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-1, with Mr. McCormick abstained.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Place and support the Article - Short-term Interest - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place and support the Article - Short-term Interest - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the Article - Short-term Interest - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support the Article - Bylaw Amendment - Cable Related Revolving Fund- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place and support the Article - Bylaw Amendment - Cable Related Revolving Fund- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the Article - Bylaw Amendment - Cable Related Revolving Fund- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support the Article -- Cable Related Expenditures - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place and support the Article -- Cable Related Expenditures - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to place and support the Article -- Cable Related Expenditures - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Place and support the Article -- Cable Media PEG Access Funding - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place and support the Article -- Cable Media PEG Access Funding - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: Plath
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to place and support the Article -- Cable Media PEG Access Funding - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 4- 1-0, with Mr. Plath opposed.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Place and support the Article DYRSD Cable Related Funding - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place and support the Article DYRSD Cable Related Funding - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to place and support the Article DYRSD Cable Related Funding - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Place and support the Article -- Cable Capital Stabilization Fund - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place and support the Article -- Cable Capital Stabilization Fund - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to place and support the Article -- Cable Capital Stabilization Fund - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Place and support the Article - Revolving Accounts - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place and support the Article - Revolving Accounts - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the Article - Revolving Accounts - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)
Place and support the Article - Transfer to Finance Committee Reserve Fund - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place and support the Article - Transfer to Finance Committee Reserve Fund - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to place and support the Article - Transfer to Finance Committee Reserve Fund - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)
Place the Article - Bylaw Amendment - Cart Fees Allocation to Golf Revolving Fund - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Article - Bylaw Amendment - Cart Fees Allocation to Golf Revolving Fund - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to place the Article - Bylaw Amendment - Cart Fees Allocation to Golf Revolving Fund - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)
Place and support the Article -- Bylaw Amendment - Membership Fees Allocation to Golf Improvement Fund - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place and support the Article -- Bylaw Amendment - Membership Fees Allocation to Golf Improvement Fund - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to place and support the Article -- Bylaw Amendment - Membership Fees Allocation to Golf Improvement Fund - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Place and support the Article - Bylaw Amendment - Waterways Commission - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place and support the Article - Bylaw Amendment - Waterways Commission - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the Article - Bylaw Amendment - Waterways Commission - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place the Article - CPC Grant #1 - Natural Resources for Conservation - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Article - CPC Grant #1 - Natural Resources for Conservation - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to place the Article - CPC Grant #1 - Natural Resources for Conservation - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)
Place the Article - CPC Grant #2 - John E. Kelley Park Restoration- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Article - CPC Grant #2 - John E. Kelley Park Restoration- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MR. MCCORMICK moved to place the Article - CPC Grant #2 - John E. Kelley Park Restoration- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; MR. TERRIO seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place the Article - CPC Grant #3 - Playground Upgrades West Dennis Graded School and John E. Kelley Park - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Article - CPC Grant #3 - Playground Upgrades West Dennis Graded School and John E. Kelley Park - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MR. MCCORMICK moved to place the Article - CPC Grant #3 - Playground Upgrades West Dennis Graded School and John E. Kelley Park - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; MR. TERRIO seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place the Article -- CPC Grant #4 - Jericho Historical Center Barn Exterior Restoration - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Article -- CPC Grant #4 - Jericho Historical Center Barn Exterior Restoration - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MR. MCCORMICK moved to place the Article -- CPC Grant #4 - Jericho Historical Center Barn Exterior Restoration - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; MR. TERRIO seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place the Article - CPC Grant #5 - Setucket Road . Community Housing - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Article - CPC Grant #5 - Setucket Road . Community Housing - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MR. MCCORMICK moved to place the Article - CPC Grant #5 - Setucket Road . Community Housing - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; MR. TERRIO seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place the Article - CPC Grant #6 - FORWARD at the Rock, Phase II - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Article - CPC Grant #6 - FORWARD at the Rock, Phase II - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“MR. FLANAGAN moved to place the Article - CPC Grant #6 - FORWARD at the Rock, Phase II - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; MR. TERRIO seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-1 with Mr. McCormick abstained.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Place the Article - CPC BAN Paydown - Jericho/Captain Baker- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Article - CPC BAN Paydown - Jericho/Captain Baker- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MR. MCCORMICK moved to place the Article - CPC BAN Paydown - Jericho/Captain Baker- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; MR. TERRIO seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place the Article- CPC BAN Paydown - West Schoolhouse - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Article- CPC BAN Paydown - West Schoolhouse - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MR. MCCORMICK moved to place the Article- CPC BAN Paydown - West Schoolhouse - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; MR. TERRIO seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support the Article - Elderly Exemption MGL Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C -- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place and support the Article - Elderly Exemption MGL Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C -- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MR. PLATH moved to place and support the Article - Elderly Exemption MGL Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C -- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; MR. MCCORMICK seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Place the Article -- Labor Union Agreement - Sergeants Local 504 ~ on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Article -- Labor Union Agreement - Sergeants Local 504 ~ on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MR. TERRIO moved to place the Article -- Labor Union Agreement - Sergeants Local 504 ~ on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; MR. MCCORMICK seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Place the Article - Labor Union Agreement - Patrol Local 505 - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Article - Labor Union Agreement - Patrol Local 505 - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
Yes: Flanagan, McCormick, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Lambton
From the minutes
“MR. FLANAGAN moved to place the Article - Labor Union Agreement - Patrol Local 505 - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; MR. TERRIO seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-1, with Mr. Lambton abstained.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Place the Article - Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Bylaw - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Article - Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Bylaw - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MR. PLATH moved to place the Article - Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Bylaw - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; MR. TERRIO seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Approve the Town Administrator's FY22 Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated August 17, 2022
To approve the Town Administrator's FY22 Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated August 17, 2022
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioAbstained: Plath
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the Town Administrator's FY22 Consensus Evaluation Overview Document dated August 17, 2022; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-1 with Mr. Plath abstained.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Rescind the July 12, 2022 vote to amend the Waterways Commission Charge
To rescind the July 12, 2022 vote to amend the Waterways Commission Charge
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to rescind the July 12, 2022 vote to amend the Waterways Commission Charge; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Rescind the July 26, 2022 vote to authorize a budget transfer for the Department of Public Works
To rescind the July 26, 2022 vote to authorize a budget transfer for the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath moved to rescind the July 26, 2022 vote to authorize a budget transfer for the Department of Public Works; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Approve the minutes of August 9, 2022 pending all grammatical errors
To approve the minutes of August 9, 2022 pending all grammatical errors
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the minutes of August 9, 2022 pending all grammatical errors; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
At 8:06 PM to adjourn
At 8:06 PM to adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved at 8:06 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)
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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