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Dennis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

September 20, 2022

16 recorded votes, 13 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 Lambton left the meeting and did not return.

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 5:00 PM or shortly thereafter: Approval of Executive Session Minutes e 1/19/2021 e...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

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 5:00 PM or shortly thereafter: 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 M.G.L. C.30A, SEC. 21(A) REASON # 4 To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g., a sting operation. M.G.L. C.30A, SEC. 21(A) REASON # 6 To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. William Crowell Road

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

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 5:00 PM or shortly thereafter: 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 M.G.L. C.30A, SEC. 21(A) REASON # 4 To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g., a sting operation. M.G.L. C.30A, SEC. 21(A) REASON # 6 To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. William Crowell Road Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Plath "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

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

Adjourn Executive Session at 5:27 PM and reenter into Open Session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To adjourn Executive Session at 5:27 PM and reenter into Open Session

The roll call lists a member twice. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to adjourn Executive Session at 5:27 PM and reenter into Open Session; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio, "aye", Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Plath "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Incorporate $90,000 from the CDBG misc. fund to the Dennis Housing Authority for rental assistance counseling

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To incorporate $90,000 from the CDBG misc. fund to the Dennis Housing Authority for rental assistance counseling

The minutes give only the count (4-1-0), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to incorporate $90,000 from the CDBG misc. fund to the Dennis Housing Authority for rental assistance counseling; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 4-1-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

Place and support the article

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and support the article

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to place and support the article; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Support the article

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the article

From the minutes

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

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

Support the Article - Accessory Dwelling Unit By-law

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Article - Accessory Dwelling Unit By-law

From the minutes

“Ms. Mr. Terrio moved to support the Article - Accessory Dwelling Unit By-law; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)

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

Agreements with "CDM Smith, Inc." for Design of Water Resource Recovery Facility and Design of Phase I Collection System, as delineated in the Contract Documents dated September 20, 2022, for a...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To agreements with "CDM Smith, Inc." for Design of Water Resource Recovery Facility and Design of Phase I Collection System, as delineated in the Contract Documents dated September 20, 2022, for a total sum not-to-exceed $7,300,000

Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioAbstained: Plath

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to agreements with "CDM Smith, Inc." for Design of Water Resource Recovery Facility and Design of Phase I Collection System, as delineated in the Contract Documents dated September 20, 2022, for a total sum not-to-exceed $7,300,000; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-1, with Mr. Plath abstained.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Approve the Solid Waste & Recycling recommendation for hours of operation at the Transfer Station to be closed Mondays and Tuesdays, throughout the year, with hours of operation being Wednesday...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To approve the Solid Waste & Recycling recommendation for hours of operation at the Transfer Station to be closed Mondays and Tuesdays, throughout the year, with hours of operation being Wednesday through Sunday

The minutes give only the count (3-2-0), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the Solid Waste & Recycling recommendation for hours of operation at the Transfer Station to be closed Mondays and Tuesdays, throughout the year, with hours of operation being Wednesday through Sunday; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 3-2-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)

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

Appoint Delaney Campbell as a Municipal Hearing Officer

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Delaney Campbell as a Municipal Hearing Officer

Chris Lambton had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Delaney Campbell as a Municipal Hearing Officer; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

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

Rescind vote of September 14, 2022 to hold a workshop to discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on September 21, 2022 at 4PM

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To rescind vote of September 14, 2022 to hold a workshop to discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on September 21, 2022 at 4PM

Chris Lambton had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to rescind vote of September 14, 2022 to hold a workshop to discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on September 21, 2022 at 4PM; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

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

Hold on September 27, 2022 at 5:30PM at the Council on Aging

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To hold on September 27, 2022 at 5:30PM at the Council on Aging

Chris Lambton had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to hold on September 27, 2022 at 5:30PM at the Council on Aging; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

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

Accept the consent agenda seconded

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the consent agenda seconded

Chris Lambton had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to accept the consent agenda seconded; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

Approve the minutes of August 23, 2022, pending all grammatical errors

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the minutes of August 23, 2022, pending all grammatical errors

Chris Lambton had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to approve the minutes of August 23, 2022, pending all grammatical errors; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

Approve the minutes of September 13, 2022, pending all grammatical errors

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the minutes of September 13, 2022, pending all grammatical errors

Chris Lambton had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to approve the minutes of September 13, 2022, pending all grammatical errors; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

Approve the minutes of September 14, 2022, pending all grammatical errors

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the minutes of September 14, 2022, pending all grammatical errors

Chris Lambton had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to approve the minutes of September 14, 2022, pending all grammatical errors; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

At 7:15 to adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · 5–0

At 7:15 to adjourn

The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (John Terrio, Chris Flanagan, Paul McCormick and Jim Plath). Showing the count only. Chris Lambton had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved at 7:15 to adjourn; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (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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