MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
October 18, 2022
18 recorded votes, 8 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 Flanagan left the meeting and did not return.
Every vote, in order
Extend Mr. Bergeron's hearing for 30-days
To extend Mr. Bergeron's hearing for 30-days
Yes: Flanagan, McCormick, PlathNo: Lambton, Terrio
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to extend Mr. Bergeron's hearing for 30-days; Mr. Plath seconded. Mr. Plath discussed his reasons for agreeing with Mr. Flanagan and for wanting to grant the extension. The Board voted: 3-2-0, with Mr. Lambton and Mr. Terrio opposed.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Plath)
At 4:19 PM to adjourn until 4:30 PM
At 4:19 PM to adjourn until 4:30 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved at 4:19 PM to adjourn until 4:30 PM; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
At 4:30 PM to return to Open Session
At 4:30 PM to return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved at 4:30 PM to return to Open Session; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Extend Mr. Howard's hearing until November 15, 2022
To extend Mr. Howard's hearing until November 15, 2022
The minutes give the count (5-0-0) and name Chris Lambton (voting no) and John Terrio (voting no), but the names and the count do not match the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to extend Mr. Howard's hearing until November 15, 2022; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0, with Mr. Lambton and Mr. Terrio opposed.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)
Extend Mr. Bergeron's hearing until, tentatively, November 15, 2022
To extend Mr. Bergeron's hearing until, tentatively, November 15, 2022
The minutes give the count (5-0-0) and name Chris Lambton (voting no) and John Terrio (voting no), but the names and the count do not match the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to extend Mr. Bergeron's hearing until, tentatively, November 15, 2022; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0, with Mr. Lambton and Mr. Terrio opposed.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)
At 4:32 PM to adjourn until 5:00 PM to Open Session
At 4:32 PM to adjourn until 5:00 PM to Open Session
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved at 4:32 PM to adjourn until 5:00 PM to Open Session; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Approve the One Day Liquor and One Day Entertainment licenses for Friends of Dennis Recreation's HalloweenPalooza event on October 29, 2022 from 1-4PM at Johnny Kelley Park
To approve the One Day Liquor and One Day Entertainment licenses for Friends of Dennis Recreation's HalloweenPalooza event on October 29, 2022 from 1-4PM at Johnny Kelley Park
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the One Day Liquor and One Day Entertainment licenses for Friends of Dennis Recreation's HalloweenPalooza event on October 29, 2022 from 1-4PM at Johnny Kelley Park; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 4-0-1, with Mr. McCormick abstained.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Approve and sign the License Agreement with the Friends of Dennis Recreation for their event on October 29, 2022 at Johnny Kelley Park
To approve and sign the License Agreement with the Friends of Dennis Recreation for their event on October 29, 2022 at Johnny Kelley Park
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to approve and sign the License Agreement with the Friends of Dennis Recreation for their event on October 29, 2022 at Johnny Kelley Park; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Have the event rain date on November 5, 2022 at Johnny Kelley Park
To have the event rain date on November 5, 2022 at Johnny Kelley Park
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to have the event rain date on November 5, 2022 at Johnny Kelley Park; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Approve the application of the Council on Aging to the AARP Massachusetts and World Health Organization's Global Network of Age Friendly Communities
To approve the application of the Council on Aging to the AARP Massachusetts and World Health Organization's Global Network of Age Friendly Communities
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the application of the Council on Aging to the AARP Massachusetts and World Health Organization's Global Network of Age Friendly Communities; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Authorize the COA Liaison to sign the Letter of Commitment to MA AARP
To authorize the COA Liaison to sign the Letter of Commitment to MA AARP
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to authorize the COA Liaison to sign the Letter of Commitment to MA AARP; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Elizabeth Sullivan to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund for a 3-year term
To appoint Elizabeth Sullivan to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund for a 3-year term
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Elizabeth Sullivan to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund for a 3-year term; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the Wetland Protection Fund Act (WPA) fund transfers for Department of Natural Resources staffing in the amount of $17,031
To approve the Wetland Protection Fund Act (WPA) fund transfers for Department of Natural Resources staffing in the amount of $17,031
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the Wetland Protection Fund Act (WPA) fund transfers for Department of Natural Resources staffing in the amount of $17,031; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Vote to authorize entering into Subleases(s) or the Ground Lease for Phase II or any revised Ground Lease subject to the Town's and Town Counsel's review and approval of the plans for Phase II and...
To vote to authorize entering into Subleases(s) or the Ground Lease for Phase II or any revised Ground Lease subject to the Town's and Town Counsel's review and approval of the plans for Phase II and the documents, namely the Subleases(s), Ground Lease(s), the Mortgages which will be securing the Ground Leases and any documents which DHCD may request the Town execute and also that the Town not give a blank authorization without any review of the discussion
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to vote to authorize entering into Subleases(s) or the Ground Lease for Phase II or any revised Ground Lease subject to the Town's and Town Counsel's review and approval of the plans for Phase II and the documents, namely the Subleases(s), Ground Lease(s), the Mortgages which will be securing the Ground Leases and any documents which DHCD may request the Town execute and also that the Town not give a blank authorization without any review of the discussion; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 4-0-1 with Mr. McCormick abstained.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Approve the training and use of a K9 Comfort Dog for the Dennis Police Department
To approve the training and use of a K9 Comfort Dog for the Dennis Police Department
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the training and use of a K9 Comfort Dog for the Dennis Police Department; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Have Administration put together a report of viable municipal buildings for Child Care
To have Administration put together a report of viable municipal buildings for Child Care
Chris Flanagan had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath moved to have Administration put together a report of viable municipal buildings for Child Care; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Approve the minutes of October 5 and October 7, 2022, pending all grammatical errors
To approve the minutes of October 5 and October 7, 2022, pending all grammatical errors
Chris Flanagan had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the minutes of October 5 and October 7, 2022, pending all grammatical errors; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
At 6:27 pm to adjourn
At 6:27 pm to adjourn
Chris Flanagan had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved at 6:27 pm to adjourn; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 4-0- 0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
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