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Dennis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

November 29, 2022

23 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 4:31 pm to adjourn open session and move into Executive Session, Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a), Clause 2, executive session "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

At 4:31 pm to adjourn open session and move into Executive Session, Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a), Clause 2, executive session "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel." and to return to public session at 5:00 PM

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

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved at 4:31 pm to adjourn open session and move into Executive Session, Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a), Clause 2, executive session "To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel." and to return to public session at 5:00 PM; Mr. McCormick seconded. Roll Call Vote: McCormick "aye", Terrio "aye", Flanagan "aye", Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

At 4:47 PM to adjourn executive session and to open session at 5PM

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

At 4:47 PM to adjourn executive session and to open session at 5PM

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved at 4:47 PM to adjourn executive session and to open session at 5PM; Mr. Terrio seconded. Roll Call Vote: McCormick "aye", Terrio "aye", Flanagan "aye", Lambton "aye", Plath "aye". The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Tentatively approve the 161 - Town Clerk - budget in the amount of $112,068

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the 161 - Town Clerk - budget in the amount of $112,068

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to tentatively approve the 161 - Town Clerk - budget in the amount of $112,068; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

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

Tentatively approve the 162 - Elections - budget in the amount of $69,201

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the 162 - Elections - budget in the amount of $69,201

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to tentatively approve the 162 - Elections - budget in the amount of $69,201; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

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

Tentatively approve the 175 - Planning - budget in the amount of $158,059

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the 175 - Planning - budget in the amount of $158,059

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to tentatively approve the 175 - Planning - budget in the amount of $158,059; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Tentatively approve the 171 - DNR - budget in the amount of $488,788

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the 171 - DNR - budget in the amount of $488,788

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to tentatively approve the 171 - DNR - budget in the amount of $488,788; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

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

Tentatively approve the 241 - Building Inspector - budget in the amount of $406,609

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the 241 - Building Inspector - budget in the amount of $406,609

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to tentatively approve the 241 - Building Inspector - budget in the amount of $406,609; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

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

Tentatively approve the 691 - Historical Commission - budget in the amount of $1,000

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the 691 - Historical Commission - budget in the amount of $1,000

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to tentatively approve the 691 - Historical Commission - budget in the amount of $1,000; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

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

Tentatively approve the 692 - South Dennis Historical District - budget in the amount of $13,080

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the 692 - South Dennis Historical District - budget in the amount of $13,080

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to tentatively approve the 692 - South Dennis Historical District - budget in the amount of $13,080; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

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

Tentatively approve the 693 - OKH Historical District - budget in the amount of $32,711

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the 693 - OKH Historical District - budget in the amount of $32,711

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to tentatively approve the 693 - OKH Historical District - budget in the amount of $32,711; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

Tentatively approve the 541 - COA - budget in the amount of $326,382

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the 541 - COA - budget in the amount of $326,382

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approve the 541 - COA - budget in the amount of $326,382; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)

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

Tentatively approve the 543 - Veterans' Services - budget in the amount of $219,141

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the 543 - Veterans' Services - budget in the amount of $219,141

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approve the 543 - Veterans' Services - budget in the amount of $219,141; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Tentatively approve the 193 - Property/Liability Insurance - budget in the amount of $810,700

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the 193 - Property/Liability Insurance - budget in the amount of $810,700

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to tentatively approve the 193 - Property/Liability Insurance - budget in the amount of $810,700; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Tentatively approve the 710 - Retirement of Debt Principal - budget in the amount of $2,647,779

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the 710 - Retirement of Debt Principal - budget in the amount of $2,647,779

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to tentatively approve the 710 - Retirement of Debt Principal - budget in the amount of $2,647,779; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Tentatively approve the 751 - Interest Long Term Debt- budget in the amount of $944,062

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the 751 - Interest Long Term Debt- budget in the amount of $944,062

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to tentatively approve the 751 - Interest Long Term Debt- budget in the amount of $944,062; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Tentatively approve the 752 - Short Term Interest- budget in the amount of $7,300

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To tentatively approve the 752 - Short Term Interest- budget in the amount of $7,300

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved to tentatively approve the 752 - Short Term Interest- budget in the amount of $7,300; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

The Dennis Select Board not renew the Habitat Conservation Plan that is set to expire on December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Dennis Select Board not renew the Habitat Conservation Plan that is set to expire on December 31, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Plath moved that the Dennis Select Board not renew the Habitat Conservation Plan that is set to expire on December 31, 2022; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)

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

Allow Seasonal Liquor Licenses Extensions for Dennis Food & Package, Dennis Public Market, and Northside Liquors until January 15, 2023

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To allow Seasonal Liquor Licenses Extensions for Dennis Food & Package, Dennis Public Market, and Northside Liquors until January 15, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to allow Seasonal Liquor Licenses Extensions for Dennis Food & Package, Dennis Public Market, and Northside Liquors until January 15, 2023; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Set the Seasonal Population estimate at 60,000 people as of July 10, 2023

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To set the Seasonal Population estimate at 60,000 people as of July 10, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to set the Seasonal Population estimate at 60,000 people as of July 10, 2023; Mr. Plath seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)

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

Approve the minutes of July 30, 2019, pending all grammatical errors

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of July 30, 2019, pending all grammatical errors

Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioAbstained: Plath

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the minutes of July 30, 2019, pending all grammatical errors; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 4-0-1, with Mr. Plath abstained.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of September 5, 2019, pending all grammatical errors

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of September 5, 2019, pending all grammatical errors

Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioAbstained: Plath

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the minutes of September 5, 2019, pending all grammatical errors; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 4-0-1, with Mr. Plath abstained.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of November 15, 2022, pending all grammatical errors

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of November 15, 2022, pending all grammatical errors

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the minutes of November 15, 2022, pending all grammatical errors; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

At 6:55 pm to adjourn

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

At 6:55 pm to adjourn

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved at 6:55 pm to adjourn; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (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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