MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 28, 2023
31 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Finance Committee and the Community Preservation Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Chris Lambton, Chris Flanagan, Jim Plath
Absent: John Terrio, Paul McCormick
Every vote, in order
Approve the request to plant a tree at Dennis Public Library
To approve the request to plant a tree at Dennis Public Library. Plath aye, Lambton aye, Flanagan aye. The Board voted 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Jim Plath made a motion, Chris Flanagan seconded, and the Board voted to approve the request to plant a tree at Dennis Public Library. Plath aye, Lambton aye, Flanagan aye. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Flanagan)
Approve the Class 2 License application for Sun Home Services D.B.A. Campers Haven
To approve the Class 2 License application for Sun Home Services D.B.A. Campers Haven
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the Class 2 License application for Sun Home Services D.B.A. Campers Haven, Chris Flanagan seconded the motion and the Board unanimously in favor. Plath aye, Lambton aye, Flanagan aye.” (Motion: Plath, second: Flanagan)
Renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Joey's Pizzeria, Kream N' Kone, Royal Pizza, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea...
To renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Joey's Pizzeria, Kream N' Kone, Royal Pizza, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, South Side Cantina, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Summer Shanty Inc., Swan River Restaurant, Wee Packet, West Dennis Sand Bar and Wooden Shoe Restaurant until November 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Joey's Pizzeria, Kream N' Kone, Royal Pizza, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, South Side Cantina, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Summer Shanty Inc., Swan River Restaurant, Wee Packet, West Dennis Sand Bar and Wooden Shoe Restaurant until November 30, 2023. James Plath seconded the vote. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Plath aye, Lambton aye, Flanagan aye. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Plath)
Renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors and Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2023
To renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors and Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors and Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2023. James Plath seconded the motion. Lambton aye, Plath aye, Flanagan aye. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Plath)
Renew the Seasonal Innholder License for the Deep End Café, Gina's By the Sea and Lighthouse Inn until November 30, 2023
To renew the Seasonal Innholder License for the Deep End Café, Gina's By the Sea and Lighthouse Inn until November 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to renew the Seasonal Innholder License for the Deep End Café, Gina's By the Sea and Lighthouse Inn until November 30, 2023. Chris Flanagan seconded. Plath aye, Lambton aye, Flanagan aye. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Renew the Seasonal Club License for the Dennis Yacht Club until November 30, 2023
To renew the Seasonal Club License for the Dennis Yacht Club until November 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to renew the Seasonal Club License for the Dennis Yacht Club until November 30, 2023. Chris Flanagan seconded. Plath aye, Lambton aye, Flanagan aye. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Continue the hearing until April 11, 2023
To continue the hearing until April 11, 2023
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to continue the hearing until April 11, 2023, Chris Flanagan seconded, and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Extend all outlined committee members terms until April 11, 2023
To extend all outlined committee members terms until April 11, 2023
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to extend all outlined committee members terms until April 11, 2023, Chris Flanagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Place Article 7: Dennis - Yarmouth Regional School District Assessment and Debt Service
To place Article 7: Dennis - Yarmouth Regional School District Assessment and Debt Service. VOTE: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton made a motion, Chris Flanagan seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to place Article 7: Dennis - Yarmouth Regional School District Assessment and Debt Service. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Place Article 15: Community Preservation Committee Budget
To place Article 15: Community Preservation Committee Budget. VOTE: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton made a motion, Chris Flanagan seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to place Article 15: Community Preservation Committee Budget. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Place Article 8: DY PEG Access Funding
Place Article 8: DY PEG Access Funding
From the minutes
“Jim Plath made a motion to place Article 8: DY PEG Access Funding, Chris Flanagan seconded, and the Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Flanagan)
Place Article 16: Security Upgrades with changes
Place Article 16: Security Upgrades with changes
From the minutes
“Chris Flanagan made a motion to place Article 16: Security Upgrades with changes, Jim Plath seconded, and the Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Plath)
Place Article 23: Temporary Repairs to Old Hills Road
Place Article 23: Temporary Repairs to Old Hills Road
From the minutes
“Chris Flanagan made a motion to place Article 23: Temporary Repairs to Old Hills Road, Jim Plath seconded, and the Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Plath)
Place Article 26: Transfer to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
Place Article 26: Transfer to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton made a motion to place Article 26: Transfer to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund, Jim Plath seconded and the Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Plath)
Place Article 28: Zoning By-law Amendment- Flood zone
To place Article 28: Zoning By-law Amendment- Flood zone
From the minutes
“Chris Flanagan moved to place Article 28: Zoning By-law Amendment- Flood zone, Jim Plath seconded and the Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Plath)
Place Article 33: Fire Station 25 Supplemental Costs
To place Article 33: Fire Station 25 Supplemental Costs
From the minutes
“Chris Flanagan moved to place Article 33: Fire Station 25 Supplemental Costs, Jim Plath seconded and the Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Plath)
Place Article 37: National Opioid Settlement Funds
To place Article 37: National Opioid Settlement Funds
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to place Article 37: National Opioid Settlement Funds, Chris Flanagan seconded, and the Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Place Article 40: Transfer to General Stabilization Fund
To place Article 40: Transfer to General Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to place Article 40: Transfer to General Stabilization Fund, Chris Flanagan seconded, and the Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Place Article 41: By-Law Amendment - Town Meeting Outside of the Town
To place Article 41: By-Law Amendment - Town Meeting Outside of the Town
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to place Article 41: By-Law Amendment - Town Meeting Outside of the Town, Chris Flanagan seconded, and the Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Sign temporary license agreement with Exxon Mobile for the installation of and to conduct environmental inspections and assessments located at Town owned property at 24 Hall Street, Dennis Port 02639
Sign temporary license agreement with Exxon Mobile for the installation of and to conduct environmental inspections and assessments located at Town owned property at 24 Hall Street, Dennis Port 02639
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton made a motion to sign temporary license agreement with Exxon Mobile for the installation of and to conduct environmental inspections and assessments located at Town owned property at 24 Hall Street, Dennis Port 02639. Jim Plath seconded. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Plath)
Remove the cap on non-resident golf memberships
Remove the cap on non-resident golf memberships
The minutes give the count as 3-1-0, but the roll call reads: Chris Lambton yes, Chris Flanagan yes, Jim Plath no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton made a motion to remove the cap on non-resident golf memberships, Chris Flanagan seconded the motion. Chris Lambton aye, Chris Flanagan aye, Plath nay. The Board voted 3-1-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Support the CPC grant agreement with Friends or Relatives with Autism and Related Disabilities at the Rock - Phase 2
To support the CPC grant agreement with Friends or Relatives with Autism and Related Disabilities at the Rock - Phase 2. Chris Flanagan seconded. Lambton aye, Plath aye, Flanagan aye. The Board voted 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Jim Plath made a motion, Chris Lambton seconded and the Board voted to support the CPC grant agreement with Friends or Relatives with Autism and Related Disabilities at the Rock - Phase 2. Chris Flanagan seconded. Lambton aye, Plath aye, Flanagan aye. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Lambton)
Support the CPC grant agreement with Jericho Historical Center Committee
To support the CPC grant agreement with Jericho Historical Center Committee. Chris Flanagan seconded. Lambton aye, Plath aye, Flanagan aye. The Board voted 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Jim Plath made a motion, Chris Lambton seconded and the Board voted to support the CPC grant agreement with Jericho Historical Center Committee. Chris Flanagan seconded. Lambton aye, Plath aye, Flanagan aye. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Lambton)
Support the CPC grant agreement with Dennis Housing Authority Rental Assistance
To support the CPC grant agreement with Dennis Housing Authority Rental Assistance. Chris Flanagan seconded. Lambton aye, Plath aye, Flanagan aye. The Board voted 3-0-0
From the minutes
“Jim Plath made a motion, Chris Lambton seconded and the Board voted to support the CPC grant agreement with Dennis Housing Authority Rental Assistance. Chris Flanagan seconded. Lambton aye, Plath aye, Flanagan aye. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Lambton)
Reappoint Susan McKinney as Treasurer/ Collector
To reappoint Susan McKinney as Treasurer/ Collector
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to reappoint Susan McKinney as Treasurer/ Collector, Chris Flanagan seconded, and the Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Reappoint Jen Barmash as Assistant Treasurer/ Collector
To reappoint Jen Barmash as Assistant Treasurer/ Collector
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to reappoint Jen Barmash as Assistant Treasurer/ Collector. Chris Flanagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Sign Memorandums of Understanding for Dennis Patrol MassCop Local 504
To sign Memorandums of Understanding for Dennis Patrol MassCop Local 504
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to sign Memorandums of Understanding for Dennis Patrol MassCop Local 504. Chris Flanagan seconded and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
Sign Memorandums of Understanding for Dennis Seargeants MassCop Local 505
To sign Memorandums of Understanding for Dennis Seargeants MassCop Local 505
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to sign Memorandums of Understanding for Dennis Seargeants MassCop Local 505. Jim Plath seconded and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Plath)
Sign Memorandums of Understanding for Dennis Police Superior Officers
To sign Memorandums of Understanding for Dennis Police Superior Officers
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to sign Memorandums of Understanding for Dennis Police Superior Officers. Jim Plath seconded and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Plath)
Accept the resignation of Ed Gula from the Golf Advisory Committee
To accept the resignation of Ed Gula from the Golf Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Chris Flanagan made a motion, Chris Lambton seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Ed Gula from the Golf Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Lambton)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Chris Lammbton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chris Flangan seconded. Plath aye, Flanagan aye, Lambton aye.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Flanagan)
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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