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Dennis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

September 14, 2022

20 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

At 4:02 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. ¢.30A, Sec 21(a) and to return to Open Session at 4:30 or shortly thereafter: Reason #3: To discuss strategy with respect to...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

At 4:02 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. ¢.30A, Sec 21(a) and to return to Open Session at 4:30 or shortly thereafter: 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. Police Sergeants Local 505, Police Patrol Local 504 Approval of Executive Session Minutes e 1/19/2021 e 10/19/2021 e 2/2/2021 e 11/03/2021 e 2/16/2021 e 11/16/2021 e 3/2/2021 e 12/7/2021 e 3/16/2021 -SESSION 1 e 3/1/2022 e 3/16/2021 -SESSION 2 e 3/15/2022 e 3/23/2021 e 3/29/2022 e 6/14/2021 e 4/5/2022 e 8/10/2021 e 6/28/2022 e 9/7/2021 e = 7/12/2022 - SESSION 1 e 9/21/2021 e 7/12/2022 - SESSION

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved at 4:02 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. ¢.30A, Sec 21(a) and to return to Open Session at 4:30 or shortly thereafter: 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. Police Sergeants Local 505, Police Patrol Local 504 Approval of Executive Session Minutes e 1/19/2021 e 10/19/2021 e 2/2/2021 e 11/03/2021 e 2/16/2021 e 11/16/2021 e 3/2/2021 e 12/7/2021 e 3/16/2021 -SESSION 1 e 3/1/2022 e 3/16/2021 -SESSION 2 e 3/15/2022 e 3/23/2021 e 3/29/2022 e 6/14/2021 e 4/5/2022 e 8/10/2021 e 6/28/2022 e 9/7/2021 e = 7/12/2022 - SESSION 1 e 9/21/2021 e 7/12/2022 - SESSION 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)

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

Adjourn Executive Session at 4:34 PM and reenter into Open Session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To adjourn Executive Session at 4:34 PM and reenter into Open Session

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

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to adjourn Executive Session at 4:34 PM and reenter into Open Session; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. McCormick, "aye", Mr. Terrio, "aye", Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Plath "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

Appoint Erica Schiappa as Police Matron for a term to expire December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Erica Schiappa as Police Matron for a term to expire December 31, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to appoint Erica Schiappa as Police Matron for a term to expire December 31, 2022; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

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

Support the Article- CPC BAN Paydown - Jericho/Captain Baker- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Article- CPC BAN Paydown - Jericho/Captain Baker- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to support the Article- CPC BAN Paydown - Jericho/Captain Baker- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

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

Support the Article- CPC BAN Paydown - West Schoolhouse - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Article- CPC BAN Paydown - West Schoolhouse - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to support the Article- CPC BAN Paydown - West Schoolhouse - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

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

Support the Article - CPC Grant #1 - Natural Resources for Conservation - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Article - CPC Grant #1 - Natural Resources for Conservation - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to support 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: Terrio, second: Flanagan)

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

Support the Article - CPC Grant #2 - John E. Kelley Park Restoration- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Article - CPC Grant #2 - John E. Kelley Park Restoration- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to support the Article - CPC Grant #2 - John E. Kelley Park Restoration- on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

Support the Article - CPC Grant #3 - Playground Upgrades West Dennis Graded School and John E. Kelley Park - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support 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. Flanagan moved to support the Article - CPC Grant #3 - Playground Upgrades West Dennis Graded School and John E. Kelley Park - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

Support the Article - CPC Grant #4 - Jericho Historical Center Barn Exterior Restoration - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Article - CPC Grant #4 - Jericho Historical Center Barn Exterior Restoration - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to support 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: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

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

Support the Article- CPC Grant #6 - FORWARD at the Rock, Phase II - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To support 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 support 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)

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

Place and support the Article - Budget Transfer - Fire Department Pumper Truck - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and support the Article - Budget Transfer - Fire Department Pumper Truck - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the Article - Budget Transfer - Fire Department Pumper Truck - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Support the Article - Labor Union Agreement - Patrol Local 505 - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To support 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. McCormick moved to support 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: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Support the Article - Labor Union Agreement - Sergeants Local 504 - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Article - Labor Union Agreement - Sergeants Local 504 - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to support 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)

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

Place and support the Article - Wastewater Superintendent ~ on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and support the Article - Wastewater Superintendent ~ on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the Article - Wastewater Superintendent ~ on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

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

Place and support the Article - Classification & Compensation Study - AFSCME, MLDC & CM - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and support the Article - Classification & Compensation Study - AFSCME, MLDC & CM - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the Article - Classification & Compensation Study - AFSCME, MLDC & CM - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Place and support the Article -- Media and Communications Specialist - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and support the Article -- Media and Communications Specialist - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the Article -- Media and Communications Specialist - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

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

Place and support the Article - Ambulance Purchase - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and support the Article - Ambulance Purchase - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to place and support the Article - Ambulance Purchase - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

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

Place and support the Article - Budget Increase - Mowing Services - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and support the Article - Budget Increase - Mowing Services - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to place and support the Article - Budget Increase - Mowing Services - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

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

Place and support the Article - Golf Capital Improvement - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and support the Article - Golf Capital Improvement - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to place and support the Article - Golf Capital Improvement - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

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

At 6:00 to adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

At 6:00 to adjourn

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved at 6:00 to adjourn; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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