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Dennis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

April 11, 2023

56 recorded votes, 43 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Chris Lambton, Chris Flanagan, Jim Plath, John Terrio, Paul McCormick

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
  • Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.

Every vote, in order

Reappoint Hussam Awad to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Hussam Awad to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Hussam Awad to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities with a term to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint John Lowell to the Agricultural Commission with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint John Lowell to the Agricultural Commission with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint John Lowell to the Agricultural Commission with a term to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Mark Lambdin, David SanClemente, Michael Sarli and Carolyn Solomon to the Alternative Energy Advisory Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint David Langan as an...

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Mark Lambdin, David SanClemente, Michael Sarli and Carolyn Solomon to the Alternative Energy Advisory Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint David Langan as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2025

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Mark Lambdin, David SanClemente, Michael Sarli and Carolyn Solomon to the Alternative Energy Advisory Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint David Langan as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2025. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Sharon Deane, Jane Derman and Helene Savicki to the Beach Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint Marc Goldberg as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Sharon Deane, Jane Derman and Helene Savicki to the Beach Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint Marc Goldberg as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2024

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio to reappoint Sharon Deane, Jane Derman and Helene Savicki to the Beach Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint Marc Goldberg as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Diane Chamberlain to the Board of Health with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Diane Chamberlain to the Board of Health with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Diane Chamberlain to the Board of Health with a term to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Patricia Corcoran to the Board of Registrars with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Patricia Corcoran to the Board of Registrars with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Patricia Corcoran to the Board of Registrars with a term to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Joshua Crowell, Mary Disario, Paul McCormick Jr. and Michael O'Connor to the Caleb Chase Fund with terms to expire March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · 3–0

To reappoint Joshua Crowell, Mary Disario, Paul McCormick Jr. and Michael O'Connor to the Caleb Chase Fund with terms to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick abstained

Yes: Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormickChris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Joshua Crowell, Mary Disario, Paul McCormick Jr. and Michael O'Connor to the Caleb Chase Fund with terms to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick abstained. James Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted 3-0-1.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)

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

Reappoint Tom Andrade to the Cape Cod Joint Transportation with a term to expire March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Tom Andrade to the Cape Cod Joint Transportation with a term to expire March 31, 2024

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Tom Andrade to the Cape Cod Joint Transportation with a term to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Brenda Vazquez to the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority with a term to expire March 31, 2024; and to reappoint Gregory Rounseville as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Brenda Vazquez to the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority with a term to expire March 31, 2024; and to reappoint Gregory Rounseville as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2024

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Brenda Vazquez to the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority with a term to expire March 31, 2024; and to reappoint Gregory Rounseville as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint William Creighton, Michael Mahoney, John Murphy, Michael O'Connor, Janice Riehle, Richard Riehle and Richard Sayers to the Caretakers of Veterans Graves with terms to expire March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint William Creighton, Michael Mahoney, John Murphy, Michael O'Connor, Janice Riehle, Richard Riehle and Richard Sayers to the Caretakers of Veterans Graves with terms to expire March 31, 2024

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint William Creighton, Michael Mahoney, John Murphy, Michael O'Connor, Janice Riehle, Richard Riehle and Richard Sayers to the Caretakers of Veterans Graves with terms to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Bonilyn Heleen and Joseph Theroux to the Cemetery Advisory Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Bonilyn Heleen and Joseph Theroux to the Cemetery Advisory Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Bonilyn Heleen and Joseph Theroux to the Cemetery Advisory Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Shannon Goheen to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Advisory with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Shannon Goheen to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Advisory with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Shannon Goheen to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Advisory with a term to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Karen Johnson to the Coastal Resources Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Karen Johnson to the Coastal Resources Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2024

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Karen Johnson to the Coastal Resources Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Daniel Chamberlain, Paul McCormick Jr. and Greg Stone to the Community and Economic Development with terms to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 3–0

To reappoint Daniel Chamberlain, Paul McCormick Jr. and Greg Stone to the Community and Economic Development with terms to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick abstained

Yes: Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormickChris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Daniel Chamberlain, Paul McCormick Jr. and Greg Stone to the Community and Economic Development with terms to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick abstained. James Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted 3-0-1.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)

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

The Board

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The Board

The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion. Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“The Board voted 4-0-0.”

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

Reappoint Gary Barber to the Council on Aging with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Gary Barber to the Council on Aging with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Gary Barber to the Council on Aging with a term to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Mary Disario and Margaret McCormick to the Donald Trepte Memorial Scholarship with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 3–0

To reappoint Mary Disario and Margaret McCormick to the Donald Trepte Memorial Scholarship with a term to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick abstained

Yes: Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormickChris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Mary Disario and Margaret McCormick to the Donald Trepte Memorial Scholarship with a term to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick abstained. James Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted 3-0-1.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)

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

Reappoint David DeCarolis and Beth Kidwell to the Golf Advisory Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint David DeCarolis and Beth Kidwell to the Golf Advisory Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2024

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint David DeCarolis and Beth Kidwell to the Golf Advisory Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint John New and George Sowpel to the Human Services Advisory Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint John New and George Sowpel to the Human Services Advisory Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2024

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint John New and George Sowpel to the Human Services Advisory Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Patricia Corcoran to the Jericho Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Patricia Corcoran to the Jericho Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Patricia Corcoran to the Jericho Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint William Collins and Mary Raycraft to the Josiah Dennis Manse Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint William Collins and Mary Raycraft to the Josiah Dennis Manse Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint William Collins and Mary Raycraft to the Josiah Dennis Manse Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Lynn Carlson, Flo Harris, Eileen Murphy and Nancy Wilson to the Library Board with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint Susan Abril as an Alternate with a term to expire...

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Lynn Carlson, Flo Harris, Eileen Murphy and Nancy Wilson to the Library Board with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint Susan Abril as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2024

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Lynn Carlson, Flo Harris, Eileen Murphy and Nancy Wilson to the Library Board with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint Susan Abril as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Kate Byron and PJ Rainwater to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust with terms to expire March 31, 2025

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Kate Byron and PJ Rainwater to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust with terms to expire March 31, 2025

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Kate Byron and PJ Rainwater to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust with terms to expire March 31, 2025. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Justine Coppenrath to Old Kings Highway Regional Historic with a term to expire March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Justine Coppenrath to Old Kings Highway Regional Historic with a term to expire March 31, 2024

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Justine Coppenrath to Old Kings Highway Regional Historic with a term to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Jeff Eldredge and Richard Hamlin to the Planning Board with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint Alison (Sally) Bickford and Adam Dunn as Alternates with terms to expire...

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · 3–0

To reappoint Jeff Eldredge and Richard Hamlin to the Planning Board with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint Alison (Sally) Bickford and Adam Dunn as Alternates with terms to expire March 31, 2024

Yes: Lambton, McCormick, PlathAbstained: TerrioChris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Jeff Eldredge and Richard Hamlin to the Planning Board with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint Alison (Sally) Bickford and Adam Dunn as Alternates with terms to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. John Terrio abstained. The Board voted 3-0-1.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Linda Burke and Paul Prue as Alternates to the Recreation Commission with terms to expire March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Linda Burke and Paul Prue as Alternates to the Recreation Commission with terms to expire March 31, 2024

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Linda Burke and Paul Prue as Alternates to the Recreation Commission with terms to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Connie Mooers to the Road Safety Taskforce with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Connie Mooers to the Road Safety Taskforce with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Connie Mooers to the Road Safety Taskforce with a term to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Aaron Brochu, Jeffrey Doyle, Steve Drowne, Carl Howard, John Lowell, Robert Pickering and Ray Ward to the Shellfish Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · 3–0

To reappoint Aaron Brochu, Jeffrey Doyle, Steve Drowne, Carl Howard, John Lowell, Robert Pickering and Ray Ward to the Shellfish Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2024

Yes: McCormick, Plath, TerrioAbstained: LambtonChris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Aaron Brochu, Jeffrey Doyle, Steve Drowne, Carl Howard, John Lowell, Robert Pickering and Ray Ward to the Shellfish Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. Chris Lambton abstained. The Board voted 3-0-1.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Joshua Brimdyr, Michele Kyrimes, Jane Stevens and Marla Vincent to Solid Waste and Recycling with terms to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Joshua Brimdyr, Michele Kyrimes, Jane Stevens and Marla Vincent to Solid Waste and Recycling with terms to expire March 31, 2026

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Joshua Brimdyr, Michele Kyrimes, Jane Stevens and Marla Vincent to Solid Waste and Recycling with terms to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Patrick MacGuire and Michael Sarli to the South Dennis Historic District with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint Frank Murphy as an Alternate with a term to expire March...

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Patrick MacGuire and Michael Sarli to the South Dennis Historic District with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint Frank Murphy as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2024

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Patrick MacGuire and Michael Sarli to the South Dennis Historic District with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint Frank Murphy as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Chris McCormick to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Chris McCormick to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Chris McCormick to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory with a term to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Lucinda Harrison and Ken VanTassell to the Tourism Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Lucinda Harrison and Ken VanTassell to the Tourism Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Lucinda Harrison and Ken VanTassell to the Tourism Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Richard Ferrenkopf and Daniel Popovich to the Waterways Commission with terms to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Richard Ferrenkopf and Daniel Popovich to the Waterways Commission with terms to expire March 31, 2026

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Richard Ferrenkopf and Daniel Popovich to the Waterways Commission with terms to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Suzanne Brock, Joe Martins and Paul Moulton to the Wastewater Implementation Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Suzanne Brock, Joe Martins and Paul Moulton to the Wastewater Implementation Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Suzanne Brock, Joe Martins and Paul Moulton to the Wastewater Implementation Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Paul Fiset to the Water Quality Advisory Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Paul Fiset to the Water Quality Advisory Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2024

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Paul Fiset to the Water Quality Advisory Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Linda Slowe and Greg Stone as Alternates to the Zoning Board of Appeals with terms to expire March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Linda Slowe and Greg Stone as Alternates to the Zoning Board of Appeals with terms to expire March 31, 2024

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Linda Slowe and Greg Stone as Alternates to the Zoning Board of Appeals with terms to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Dorria DiManno to the Zoning By-Law Study Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint William Clark as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Dorria DiManno to the Zoning By-Law Study Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint William Clark as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2024

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Dorria DiManno to the Zoning By-Law Study Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint William Clark as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Reappoint Patricia Corcoran to the 1867 West Dennis Graded School House with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reappoint Patricia Corcoran to the 1867 West Dennis Graded School House with a term to expire March 31, 2026

Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to reappoint Patricia Corcoran to the 1867 West Dennis Graded School House with a term to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Place Article 39: Childcare Subsidies on the Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To place Article 39: Childcare Subsidies on the Warrant

Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: Plath

From the minutes

“Chris Flanagan moved to place Article 39: Childcare Subsidies on the Warrant. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. Lambton aye, Flanagan aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath nay. The Board voted 4-1-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Lambton)

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

Place and support Article 42 to include a transfer of $375,000 from free cash in the article

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Place and support Article 42 to include a transfer of $375,000 from free cash in the article

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick made a motion to place and support Article 42 to include a transfer of $375,000 from free cash in the article, John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Request DYRSD reconsider the budget recommendation as proposed at the April 3, 2023 School Committee meeting

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To request DYRSD reconsider the budget recommendation as proposed at the April 3, 2023 School Committee meeting

From the minutes

“Jim Plath moved to request DYRSD reconsider the budget recommendation as proposed at the April 3, 2023 School Committee meeting. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)

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

Support Article 8: PEG Access funding

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support Article 8: PEG Access funding

From the minutes

“Chris Flanagan moved to support Article 8: PEG Access funding. Paul McCormick seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

Support Article 16: Security Upgrades and the Board

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support Article 16: Security Upgrades and the Board

The minutes do not name a seconder.

From the minutes

“Chris Lambton moved to support Article 16: Security Upgrades and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton)

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

Support Article 22: Temporary Repairs to Old Hills Road

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support Article 22: Temporary Repairs to Old Hills Road

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to support Article 22: Temporary Repairs to Old Hills Road. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Place and support a transfer for $3,429,877 from free cash for the purpose of the article 26: Transfer to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and support a transfer for $3,429,877 from free cash for the purpose of the article 26: Transfer to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund

From the minutes

“Chris Flanagan moved to place and support a transfer for $3,429,877 from free cash for the purpose of the article 26: Transfer to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

Place and support Article 28: Zoning Bylaw Amendment Floodplain District

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and support Article 28: Zoning Bylaw Amendment Floodplain District

From the minutes

“Chris Flanagan moved to place and support Article 28: Zoning Bylaw Amendment Floodplain District, Paul McCormick seconded and the Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

The Board

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board

The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.

From the minutes

“The Board voted 5-0-0.”

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

Transfer $300,000 from Ambulance Receipts Reserved for Appropriation to pay for additional costs of owner's project management to complete the Fire Station 2 project or any other costs related thereto

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To transfer $300,000 from Ambulance Receipts Reserved for Appropriation to pay for additional costs of owner's project management to complete the Fire Station 2 project or any other costs related thereto

From the minutes

“Jim Plath moved to transfer $300,000 from Ambulance Receipts Reserved for Appropriation to pay for additional costs of owner's project management to complete the Fire Station 2 project or any other costs related thereto. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)

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

Transfer $42,899 from free cash for the purpose of Article 37: National Opioid Settlement Funds

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To transfer $42,899 from free cash for the purpose of Article 37: National Opioid Settlement Funds

From the minutes

“Jim Plath moved to transfer $42,899 from free cash for the purpose of Article 37: National Opioid Settlement Funds, John Terrio seconded, and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)

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

Support Article 40: Transfer to General Purpose Stabilization Fund and the Board

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support Article 40: Transfer to General Purpose Stabilization Fund and the Board

The minutes do not name a seconder.

From the minutes

“Jim Plath moved to support Article 40: Transfer to General Purpose Stabilization Fund and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath)

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

Support Article 41: By-Law Amendment - Town Meeting Outside of the Town

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support Article 41: By-Law Amendment - Town Meeting Outside of the Town

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to support Article 41: By-Law Amendment - Town Meeting Outside of the Town, Chris Flanagan seconded, and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Flanagan)

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

Support Article 6: Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Assessment and Debt Service

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support Article 6: Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Assessment and Debt Service

From the minutes

“Chris Flanagan moved to support Article 6: Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Assessment and Debt Service, Paul McCormick seconded, and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McCormick)

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

Appoint Christopher Guerreiro as Fire Chief

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appoint Christopher Guerreiro as Fire Chief

From the minutes

“Chris Lambton made a motion to appoint Christopher Guerreiro as Fire Chief. Paul McCormick seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Sign Memorandums of Understanding for Dennis Patrol MassCop Local 504, Dennis Sergeants MassCop Local 505, and Dennis Police Superior Officers

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To sign Memorandums of Understanding for Dennis Patrol MassCop Local 504, Dennis Sergeants MassCop Local 505, and Dennis Police Superior Officers

Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to sign Memorandums of Understanding for Dennis Patrol MassCop Local 504, Dennis Sergeants MassCop Local 505, and Dennis Police Superior Officers. John Terrio seconded and the Board voted in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Reappointed Richard Roy as the Dennis Representative to the Cape Cod Commission

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappointed Richard Roy as the Dennis Representative to the Cape Cod Commission

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to reappointed Richard Roy as the Dennis Representative to the Cape Cod Commission, John Terrio seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting at 5:53pm

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Adjourn the meeting at 5:53pm

From the minutes

“Chris Lambton made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:53pm, John Terrio seconded and the Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

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