MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
October 5, 2022
39 recorded votes, 14 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 left the meeting and did not return.
Every vote, in order
Appoint Pat Sakelis as a regular member to the 1867 West Dennis Graded School House Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
To appoint Pat Sakelis as a regular member to the 1867 West Dennis Graded School House Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to appoint Pat Sakelis as a regular member to the 1867 West Dennis Graded School House Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)
Appoint Gary Nowitz as a regular member to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
To appoint Gary Nowitz as a regular member to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Gary Nowitz as a regular member to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities for a term to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Jane Derman as a regular member to the Beach Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2023
To appoint Jane Derman as a regular member to the Beach Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Jane Derman as a regular member to the Beach Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2023; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Thomas Huettner as a regular member to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024
To appoint Thomas Huettner as a regular member to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to appoint Thomas Huettner as a regular member to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)
Appoint Annette Winther as a regular member to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
To appoint Annette Winther as a regular member to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to appoint Annette Winther as a regular member to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)
Appoint Christi Kemprecos as a regular member to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
To appoint Christi Kemprecos as a regular member to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to appoint Christi Kemprecos as a regular member to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)
Appoint Tamora Israel as a member-at-large member to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024
To appoint Tamora Israel as a member-at-large member to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Tamora Israel as a member-at-large member to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Gary Innamorati as a regular member to the Golf Advisory Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024
To appoint Gary Innamorati as a regular member to the Golf Advisory Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Gary Innamorati as a regular member to the Golf Advisory Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2024; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Edward Gula as an regular member to the Golf Advisory Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
To appoint Edward Gula as an regular member to the Golf Advisory Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Edward Gula as an regular member to the Golf Advisory Committee for a term to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Don Laroche as a regular member to the South Dennis Historic District Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
To appoint Don Laroche as a regular member to the South Dennis Historic District Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Don Laroche as a regular member to the South Dennis Historic District Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)
Appoint David Paine as a regular member to the South Dennis Historic District Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2024
To appoint David Paine as a regular member to the South Dennis Historic District Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2024
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint David Paine as a regular member to the South Dennis Historic District Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2024; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Frank Murphy as an alternate member to the South Dennis Historic District Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2023
To appoint Frank Murphy as an alternate member to the South Dennis Historic District Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2023
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Frank Murphy as an alternate member to the South Dennis Historic District Commission for a term to expire on 3/31/2023; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)
Appoint Ronnie Gullete as a regular member to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a term to expire on 3/31/2024
To appoint Ronnie Gullete as a regular member to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a term to expire on 3/31/2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Ronnie Gullete as a regular member to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a term to expire on 3/31/2024; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Gerald McKenna as a regular member to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a term to expire on 3/31/2024
To appoint Gerald McKenna as a regular member to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a term to expire on 3/31/2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Gerald McKenna as a regular member to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a term to expire on 3/31/2024; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Appoint Shannon DeCosta as a regular member to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
To appoint Shannon DeCosta as a regular member to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Shannon DeCosta as a regular member to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a term to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Sally Bickford as a regular member to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
To appoint Sally Bickford as a regular member to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Sally Bickford as a regular member to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a term to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Appoint Aaron Ridley as a regular member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
To appoint Aaron Ridley as a regular member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Aaron Ridley as a regular member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Appoint Gary Barber as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
To appoint Gary Barber as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on 3/31/2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Gary Barber as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on 3/31/2025; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Recommend the Senior Tax Work-Off Program as outlined
Recommend the Senior Tax Work-Off Program as outlined
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath moved recommend the Senior Tax Work-Off Program as outlined.; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Approve the HalloweenPalooza event at Johnny Kelley Park on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 1-3 PM on the condition that all vendors have proper insurances and licenses as required by the Town and...
To approve the HalloweenPalooza event at Johnny Kelley Park on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 1-3 PM on the condition that all vendors have proper insurances and licenses as required by the Town and follow all alcohol licensing regulations and all information, including a map of the event, submitted to Administration by October 21, 2022; Mr. Flanagan seconded. Mr. Terrio amended his motion to reflect the hours be 1-4
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the HalloweenPalooza event at Johnny Kelley Park on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 1-3 PM on the condition that all vendors have proper insurances and licenses as required by the Town and follow all alcohol licensing regulations and all information, including a map of the event, submitted to Administration by October 21, 2022; Mr. Flanagan seconded. Mr. Terrio amended his motion to reflect the hours be 1-4; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 4-0-1 with Mr. McCormick abstained.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Appoint Shae McHowell as a Licensing Board Agent, beginning October 12, 2022 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024
To appoint Shae McHowell as a Licensing Board Agent, beginning October 12, 2022 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Shae McHowell as a Licensing Board Agent, beginning October 12, 2022 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024.; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Appoint Shae McHowell with full Police Powers, pursuant to MGL 41- 91A, beginning October 12, 2022 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024
To appoint Shae McHowell with full Police Powers, pursuant to MGL 41- 91A, beginning October 12, 2022 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Shae McHowell with full Police Powers, pursuant to MGL 41- 91A, beginning October 12, 2022 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024.; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Appoint Brandon Whiting as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Thursday, October 6th 2022 and ending...
To appoint Brandon Whiting as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Thursday, October 6th 2022 and ending October 5th, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to appoint Brandon Whiting as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Thursday, October 6th 2022 and ending October 5th, 2023.; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Sign the License Agreement with Eversource to provide electrical service to a new Fire Station located at 350 Paddocks Path, Dennis
The Select Board sign the License Agreement with Eversource to provide electrical service to a new Fire Station located at 350 Paddocks Path, Dennis
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved that the Select Board sign the License Agreement with Eversource to provide electrical service to a new Fire Station located at 350 Paddocks Path, Dennis; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Mr. McCormick moved, Pursuant to the Votes Act of 2022, that we appoint Mary Loebig, Patricia Debs, Colleen Baldelli, Patricia Doyle, Inna Taylor, Joseph Lima, and William Chaissoin, as Elections...
Mr. McCormick moved, Pursuant to the Votes Act of 2022, that we appoint Mary Loebig, Patricia Debs, Colleen Baldelli, Patricia Doyle, Inna Taylor, Joseph Lima, and William Chaissoin, as Elections Workers, for an expiration date of August 15, 2023
Yes: Lambton, McCormick, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Flanagan
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved, Pursuant to the Votes Act of 2022, that we appoint Mary Loebig, Patricia Debs, Colleen Baldelli, Patricia Doyle, Inna Taylor, Joseph Lima, and William Chaissoin, as Elections Workers, for an expiration date of August 15, 2023.; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-1, with Mr. Flanagan abstained.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Jordan Halloran as the Shellfish Constable / Asst
To appoint Jordan Halloran as the Shellfish Constable / Asst. Natural Resources Officer for a term to expire December 31, 2025 pursuant to MGL Chapter 130 section 98
Yes: Flanagan, McCormick, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Lambton
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to appoint Jordan Halloran as the Shellfish Constable / Asst. Natural Resources Officer for a term to expire December 31, 2025 pursuant to MGL Chapter 130 section 98; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-1, with Mr. Lambton abstained.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Appoint Jordan Halloran as an Assistant Natural Resource Officer with special powers limited to MGL 130, 131, 902B & 270
To appoint Jordan Halloran as an Assistant Natural Resource Officer with special powers limited to MGL 130, 131, 902B & 270
Yes: Flanagan, McCormick, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Lambton
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to appoint Jordan Halloran as an Assistant Natural Resource Officer with special powers limited to MGL 130, 131, 902B & 270; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-1, with Mr. Lambton abstained.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Approve name and charge change of the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee to the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee as outlined and amended tonight
To approve name and charge change of the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee to the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee as outlined and amended tonight
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to approve name and charge change of the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee to the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee as outlined and amended tonight; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Recommend a Reserve Fund Transfer for the Consulting Services for a Feasibility Study to Implement Cashless Systems at Beaches in the amount of $25,000 to the Finance Committee
To recommend a Reserve Fund Transfer for the Consulting Services for a Feasibility Study to Implement Cashless Systems at Beaches in the amount of $25,000 to the Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath moved to recommend a Reserve Fund Transfer for the Consulting Services for a Feasibility Study to Implement Cashless Systems at Beaches in the amount of $25,000 to the Finance Committee; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Recommend a Reserve Fund Transfer for the Consulting Services Fuel Depot at the Police Station in the amount of $8,000 to the Finance Committee
To recommend a Reserve Fund Transfer for the Consulting Services Fuel Depot at the Police Station in the amount of $8,000 to the Finance Committee
Paul McCormick had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath moved to recommend a Reserve Fund Transfer for the Consulting Services Fuel Depot at the Police Station in the amount of $8,000 to the Finance Committee; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Flanagan)
Recommend a Reserve Fund Transfer for the Consulting Services Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at the Police Station in the amount of $23,750 to the Finance Committee
To recommend a Reserve Fund Transfer for the Consulting Services Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at the Police Station in the amount of $23,750 to the Finance Committee
Paul McCormick had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath moved to recommend a Reserve Fund Transfer for the Consulting Services Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at the Police Station in the amount of $23,750 to the Finance Committee; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Flanagan)
Withdraw the article - Article 7; DYRSD Cable Related Funding from the warrant - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant
To withdraw the article - Article 7; DYRSD Cable Related Funding from the warrant - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant
The minutes give only the count (4-1-0), not how each member voted. 4 members were present. Paul McCormick had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to withdraw the article - Article 7; DYRSD Cable Related Funding from the warrant - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant; Mr. Plath seconded. The Board voted 4-1-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Place and support the article - Budget Increase for Building Maintenance - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant in the amount of $125,000 in Dennis Port at the direction of the Select Board;...
To place and support the article - Budget Increase for Building Maintenance - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant in the amount of $125,000 in Dennis Port at the direction of the Select Board; Mr. Terrio seconded. Mr. Plath amended his motion to include "in Dennis Port at the direction of the Select Board
Paul McCormick had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath moved to place and support the article - Budget Increase for Building Maintenance - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant in the amount of $125,000 in Dennis Port at the direction of the Select Board; Mr. Terrio seconded. Mr. Plath amended his motion to include "in Dennis Port at the direction of the Select Board; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Not place the article - Glendon Beach Bathhouse - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant
To not place the article - Glendon Beach Bathhouse - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant
Paul McCormick had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath moved to not place the article - Glendon Beach Bathhouse - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Flanagan)
Place the article - Budget Transfer - Nonunion and Seasonal Salaries - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant
To place the article - Budget Transfer - Nonunion and Seasonal Salaries - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant
Paul McCormick had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to place the article - Budget Transfer - Nonunion and Seasonal Salaries - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Support the article - Budget Transfer - Nonunion and Seasonal Salaries - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant
To support the article - Budget Transfer - Nonunion and Seasonal Salaries - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant
Paul McCormick had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to support the article - Budget Transfer - Nonunion and Seasonal Salaries - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Place and support the article - Transfer to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant
To place and support the article - Transfer to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant
Paul McCormick had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath moved to place and support the article - Transfer to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund - on the 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Flanagan)
Approve the minutes of September 20, September 27 - Wixon Listening Session, and September 27, 2022 - ARPA, pending all grammatical errors
To approve the minutes of September 20, September 27 - Wixon Listening Session, and September 27, 2022 - ARPA, pending all grammatical errors
Paul McCormick had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to approve the minutes of September 20, September 27 - Wixon Listening Session, and September 27, 2022 - ARPA, pending all grammatical errors; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
At 6:50 pm to adjourn
At 6:50 pm to adjourn
Paul McCormick had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved at 6:50 pm to adjourn; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
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