MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 14, 2023
26 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris Lambton, John Terrio, Chris Flanagan, Jim Plath
Absent: Paul McCormick
During the meeting:
- Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
That the Select Board send a letter, through the Chairman, to the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District asking them to review their operational budget in lieu of their expense and debt surplus...
That the Select Board send a letter, through the Chairman, to the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District asking them to review their operational budget in lieu of their expense and debt surplus and report back
Yes: Lambton, Plath, TerrioNo: Flanagan
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath made a motion that the Select Board send a letter, through the Chairman, to the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District asking them to review their operational budget in lieu of their expense and debt surplus and report back. Mr. Lambton seconded the motion. Plath aye, Lambton aye, Terrio aye, Flanagan nay. The Board voted 3-1-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Lambton)
Place and support Article 20: Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations- Five Year Lease to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money for the...
Place and support Article 20: Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations- Five Year Lease to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money for the implementation of an Electrical Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Program to include cost of installation and maintenance of electrical vehicle charging stations and to enter into a 5 year lease agreement for the leasing of the charging stations; or to take any action relative thereto, and to transfer $25,000 from free cash for the cost of implementing the EV Charging Station Pilot Program
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton made a motion to place and support Article 20: Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations- Five Year Lease to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money for the implementation of an Electrical Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Program to include cost of installation and maintenance of electrical vehicle charging stations and to enter into a 5 year lease agreement for the leasing of the charging stations; or to take any action relative thereto, and to transfer $25,000 from free cash for the cost of implementing the EV Charging Station Pilot Program John Terrio seconded the motion. Plath aye, Flanagan aye, Terrio aye, Lambton aye. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Close the public comment portion of the meeting
To close the public comment portion of the meeting
From the minutes
“Chris Flanagan moved to close the public comment portion of the meeting. Chris Lambton seconded. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Lambton)
Place and Support the Article for Annual Town Meeting
To Place and Support the Article for Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to Place and Support the Article for Annual Town Meeting, James Plath seconded, and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to close the public hearing, Mr. Terrio seconded, the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Allow access until March 31, 2023 and
To allow access until March 31, 2023 and
Yes: Flanagan, TerrioNo: Lambton, Plath
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to allow access until March 31, 2023 and Mr. Terrio seconded. Lambton nay, Plath nay, Terrio aye, Flanagan aye. The Board voted 2-2-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to close the public hearing, Mr. Terrio seconded, the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to close the public hearing, Mr. Terrio seconded, the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)
Approve the application and
Approve the application and
Yes: Flanagan, Plath, TerrioThe roll call does not list Chris Lambton, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio made a motion to approve the application and Mr. Flanagan seconded. Mr. Terrio aye, Mr. Plath aye, Mr. Flanagan aye. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Place and support Article 3: FY2023 Budget Supplements at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
To place and support Article 3: FY2023 Budget Supplements at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath moved to place and support Article 3: FY2023 Budget Supplements at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Plath aye, Flanagan aye, Terrio aye, Lambton aye. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath)
Place and support Article 6: Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Assessment and Debt Service at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
To place and support Article 6: Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Assessment and Debt Service at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to place and support Article 6: Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Assessment and Debt Service at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Plath aye, Flanagan aye, Terrio aye, Lambton aye. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio)
Place and support Article 20: Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations- Five Year Lease to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money for the...
Place and support Article 20: Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations- Five Year Lease to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money for the implementation of an Electrical Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Program to include cost of installation and maintenance of electrical vehicle charging stations and to enter into a 5 year lease agreement for the leasing of the charging stations; or to take any action relative thereto, and to transfer $25,000 from free cash for the cost of implementing the EV Charging Station Pilot Program
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton made a motion to place and support Article 20: Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations- Five Year Lease to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money for the implementation of an Electrical Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Program to include cost of installation and maintenance of electrical vehicle charging stations and to enter into a 5 year lease agreement for the leasing of the charging stations; or to take any action relative thereto, and to transfer $25,000 from free cash for the cost of implementing the EV Charging Station Pilot Program. John Terrio seconded the motion. Plath aye, Flanagan aye, Terrio aye, Lambton aye. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 30: Transfer to Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
To place and support Article 30: Transfer to Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to place and support Article 30: Transfer to Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Plath aye, Flanagan aye, Terrio aye, Lambton aye. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton)
Place and support Article 21: Transfer $350,00 from Solar to the Wastewater Stabilization Fund at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
To place and support Article 21: Transfer $350,00 from Solar to the Wastewater Stabilization Fund at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to place and support Article 21: Transfer $350,00 from Solar to the Wastewater Stabilization Fund at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Plath aye, Flanagan aye, Terrio aye, Lambton aye. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton)
Place and support Article 31: By-Law Amendment Allocation of Solid Waste and Recycling Capital Improvement Fund at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
To place and support Article 31: By-Law Amendment Allocation of Solid Waste and Recycling Capital Improvement Fund at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to place and support Article 31: By-Law Amendment Allocation of Solid Waste and Recycling Capital Improvement Fund at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Plath aye, Flanagan aye, Terrio aye, Lambton aye. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio)
Place and support Article 34: 187 Depot Road Affordable Housing
To place and support Article 34: 187 Depot Road Affordable Housing
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to place and support Article 34: 187 Depot Road Affordable Housing. Plath aye, Flanagan aye, Terrio aye, Lambton aye. The Board voted 4- 0-0.” (Motion: Terrio)
Place and support Article 35: 30 Bob Crowell Road Affordable Housing at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
To place and support Article 35: 30 Bob Crowell Road Affordable Housing at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to place and support Article 35: 30 Bob Crowell Road Affordable Housing at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Plath aye, Flanagan aye, Terrio aye, Lambton aye. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio)
Place and support Article 37: National Opioid Funds to SUDAC at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
To place and support Article 37: National Opioid Funds to SUDAC at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to place and support Article 37: National Opioid Funds to SUDAC at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Plath aye, Flanagan aye, Terrio aye, Lambton aye. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio)
Place and support Article: 36: Nitrogen Loading Restriction and Easement - 8 Acorn Drive at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
To place and support Article: 36: Nitrogen Loading Restriction and Easement - 8 Acorn Drive at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to place and support Article: 36: Nitrogen Loading Restriction and Easement - 8 Acorn Drive at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Plath aye, Flanagan aye, Terrio aye, Lambton aye. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio)
Place Article 32: Wixon School at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
To place Article 32: Wixon School at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath moved to place Article 32: Wixon School at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Flanagan seconded the motion. Plath aye, Flanagan aye, Terrio aye, Lambton aye. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Flanagan)
Support the CPA grant application by Cemetery Advisory Committee
Support the CPA grant application by Cemetery Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath made a motion to support the CPA grant application by Cemetery Advisory Committee, Chris Flanagan seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Flanagan)
Recommend to the Finance Committee a reserve fund transfer in the amount of $50,000.00 for repair of Ladder Truck 110, for
Recommend to the Finance Committee a reserve fund transfer in the amount of $50,000.00 for repair of Ladder Truck 110, for
From the minutes
“Mr. Plath made a motion to recommend to the Finance Committee a reserve fund transfer in the amount of $50,000.00 for repair of Ladder Truck 110, for Mr. Terrio seconded, and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
The Select Board
The Select Board
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“The Select Board voted unanimously for the temporary facilities..”
Accept the resignation of Kyle Pedicini from the Recreation Commission
To accept the resignation of Kyle Pedicini from the Recreation Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to accept the resignation of Kyle Pedicini from the Recreation Commission, Mr. Terrio seconded, and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Accept the minutes pending grammatical errors
To accept the minutes pending grammatical errors. The Board
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to accept the minutes pending grammatical errors. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan)
Adjourn the Public meeting and enter Executive Session
To adjourn the Public meeting and enter Executive Session
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to adjourn the Public meeting and enter Executive Session. Plath aye, Terrio aye, Lambton aye, Flanagan aye. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan)
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