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Dennis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

November 1, 2022

15 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

During the meeting:

  • Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.

Every vote, in order

At 4:00 to enter into executive session in order to approve Executive Minutes and to return to Open Session at 4:15PM

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

At 4:00 to enter into executive session in order to approve Executive Minutes and to return to Open Session at 4:15PM

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved at 4:00 to enter into executive session in order to approve Executive Minutes and to return to Open Session at 4:15PM; Mr. Terrio seconded. Roll Call Vote: McCormick "aye", Terrio "aye", Flanagan "aye", Lambton "aye", Plath "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

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

Adjourn executive session and return to open session at 4:15 PM

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn executive session and return to open session at 4:15 PM

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to adjourn executive session and return to open session at 4:15 PM; Mr. Terrio seconded. Roll Call Vote: McCormick "aye", Terrio "aye", Flanagan "aye", Lambton "aye", Plath "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Approve the Annual Sunday and Annual Weekday Entertainment Licenses at 524 Route 6A., Dennis, for Borsari Gallery Group, LLC with conditions to remain the same as current licenses issued to Mark...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the Annual Sunday and Annual Weekday Entertainment Licenses at 524 Route 6A., Dennis, for Borsari Gallery Group, LLC with conditions to remain the same as current licenses issued to Mark Flanagan, from 11/1/2022-12/31/2023

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

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan voted to approve the Annual Sunday and Annual Weekday Entertainment Licenses at 524 Route 6A., Dennis, for Borsari Gallery Group, LLC with conditions to remain the same as current licenses issued to Mark Flanagan, from 11/1/2022-12/31/2023; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0, with Mr. McCormick recused.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Maggie Spade-Aguilar to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council for a 3-year term

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Maggie Spade-Aguilar to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council for a 3-year term

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan voted to appoint Maggie Spade-Aguilar to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council for a 3-year term; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Authorize NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENGERY and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. to install 2 new JO Poles #1129/1 and 1129/2, both including guy wires, and to relocate existing pole #1129/3...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENGERY and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. to install 2 new JO Poles #1129/1 and 1129/2, both including guy wires, and to relocate existing pole #1129/3 and guy wire 104' +/- East from existing location.; Mr. seconded. The Board

The minutes do not name a seconder.

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio voted to authorize NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENGERY and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. to install 2 new JO Poles #1129/1 and 1129/2, both including guy wires, and to relocate existing pole #1129/3 and guy wire 104' +/- East from existing location.; Mr. seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio)

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

Have the Administrator draft a letter to be sent on behalf of the Select Board and signed by the Chair to the MA Dept. of Agriculture for Eversource's Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) as outlined...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To have the Administrator draft a letter to be sent on behalf of the Select Board and signed by the Chair to the MA Dept. of Agriculture for Eversource's Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) as outlined in POCCA's request

From the minutes

“Mr. Plath voted to have the Administrator draft a letter to be sent on behalf of the Select Board and signed by the Chair to the MA Dept. of Agriculture for Eversource's Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) as outlined in POCCA's request; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve temporary access over town property at Nobscussett Landing and Bayview Beach for Beacon Marine's customers, as listed in the application, from March 15, 2023 and ending no later than March...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve temporary access over town property at Nobscussett Landing and Bayview Beach for Beacon Marine's customers, as listed in the application, from March 15, 2023 and ending no later than March 31, 2023, with the conditions to be met for Natural Heritage

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

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan voted to approve temporary access over town property at Nobscussett Landing and Bayview Beach for Beacon Marine's customers, as listed in the application, from March 15, 2023 and ending no later than March 31, 2023, with the conditions to be met for Natural Heritage; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 4-1-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to close the public hearing; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5- 0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Continue the hearing to December 13, 2022 at 5:15 PM until the name of the contractor and type of equipment is to be used is known

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To continue the hearing to December 13, 2022 at 5:15 PM until the name of the contractor and type of equipment is to be used is known

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to continue the hearing to December 13, 2022 at 5:15 PM until the name of the contractor and type of equipment is to be used is known; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve temporary access over town property at Nobscussett Landing for Cape Cod Engineering, Inc., on behalf of their customer, from February 1, 2023 and ending no later than March 14, 2023

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve temporary access over town property at Nobscussett Landing for Cape Cod Engineering, Inc., on behalf of their customer, from February 1, 2023 and ending no later than March 14, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan voted to approve temporary access over town property at Nobscussett Landing for Cape Cod Engineering, Inc., on behalf of their customer, from February 1, 2023 and ending no later than March 14, 2023; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the subordination of the housing rehab loan for Mary Belmore located at 116 Bay Ridge Drive, South Dennis, MA

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the subordination of the housing rehab loan for Mary Belmore located at 116 Bay Ridge Drive, South Dennis, MA

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to approve the subordination of the housing rehab loan for Mary Belmore located at 116 Bay Ridge Drive, South Dennis, MA; Mr. McCormick seconded. Roll Call Vote: McCormick "aye", Terrio "aye", Flanagan "aye", Lambton "aye", Plath "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of October 18, 2022, pending all grammatical errors

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of October 18, 2022, pending all grammatical errors

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to approve the minutes of October 18, 2022, pending all grammatical errors; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

At 6:18 pm to adjourn

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

At 6:18 pm to adjourn

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved at 6:18 pm to adjourn; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (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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