MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
April 25, 2023
19 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, John Terrio, Paul McCormick
Absent: Chris Flanagan
During the meeting:
- Jim Plath left the meeting and did not return.
- Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Appoint Bob Samulek to the Dennis Municipal Affordable Housing Board and the Board voted unanimously in agreement
To appoint Bob Samulek to the Dennis Municipal Affordable Housing Board and the Board voted unanimously in agreement. The Board voted 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick made a motion, Jim Plath seconded, and the Board voted to appoint Bob Samulek to the Dennis Municipal Affordable Housing Board and the Board voted unanimously in agreement. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Appoint Noreen Browne to the Dennis Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
To appoint Noreen Browne to the Dennis Municipal Affordable Housing Trust. The Board voted 4-0-0
From the minutes
“John Terrio made a motion, Jim Plath seconded, and the Board voted to appoint Noreen Browne to the Dennis Municipal Affordable Housing Trust. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Appoint Mark Lambdin to the Road Safety Task Force
To appoint Mark Lambdin to the Road Safety Task Force. The Board voted 4-0-0
From the minutes
“John Terrio made a motion, Paul McCormick seconded and the Board voted to appoint Mark Lambdin to the Road Safety Task Force. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Approve the application and
Approve the application and
Yes: Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Jim Plath made a motion to approve the application and Chris Lambton' seconded. Plath aye, Lambton aye, Terrio aye. The Board voted 3-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained.” (Motion: Plath, second: Lambton)
Approve the General Obligation Bond Issue in the amount of: $13,290,000.00 for Fire Station 2 of the Town dated May 2, 2023 ("the Bonds") to Raymond James &Associates, Inc. at the price of...
To approve the General Obligation Bond Issue in the amount of: $13,290,000.00 for Fire Station 2 of the Town dated May 2, 2023 ("the Bonds") to Raymond James &Associates, Inc. at the price of $14,788.612.45 and accrued interest, if any
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the General Obligation Bond Issue in the amount of: $13,290,000.00 for Fire Station 2 of the Town dated May 2, 2023 ("the Bonds") to Raymond James &Associates, Inc. at the price of $14,788.612.45 and accrued interest, if any. John Terrio seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0- 0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Further vote that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated April 5, 2023, and a final...
Further vote that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated April 5, 2023, and a final Official Statement dated April 12, 2023 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick made a motion to further vote that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated April 5, 2023, and a final Official Statement dated April 12, 2023 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Further vote that that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement
Further vote that that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick made a motion to further vote that that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Further vote that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form...
Further vote that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds, as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time
From the minutes
“John Terrio made a motion to further vote that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds, as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Jim Plath seconded and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Further vote that that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town...
Further vote that that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, John Terrio and Paul McCormick). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath made a motion to further vote that that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. Paul McCormick seconded the vote and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Further vote that that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original...
To further vote that that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall*be as effective. as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures, and further vote that that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by .. them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of thes foregoing votes
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to further vote that that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall*be as effective. as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures, and further vote that that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by .. them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of thes foregoing votes. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Vote to recommend an annual School Budget for the.» Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District in the amount of $76,019,508 and to~ raise and appropriate $18,645,546 for the assessment of the Town's...
Vote to recommend an annual School Budget for the.» Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District in the amount of $76,019,508 and to~ raise and appropriate $18,645,546 for the assessment of the Town's share and $1,407,909 for the debt service for a total of $20,053,455 for the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023
From the minutes
“Jim Plath made a motion to vote to recommend an annual School Budget for the.» Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District in the amount of $76,019,508 and to~ raise and appropriate $18,645,546 for the assessment of the Town's share and $1,407,909 for the debt service for a total of $20,053,455 for the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023. John Terrio seconded the vote. Chris Lambton reiterated that this is a vote to support Article 7 for DY School Budget. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4- 0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Accept a donation of $820 from the Dennis Animal Control Department to the Cheryl Malone Fresh Pond Dog park
To accept a donation of $820 from the Dennis Animal Control Department to the Cheryl Malone Fresh Pond Dog park
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept a donation of $820 from the Dennis Animal Control Department to the Cheryl Malone Fresh Pond Dog park. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept a donation of $70 from Mass Wildlife to the Cheryl Malone Fresh Pond Dog park
To accept a donation of $70 from Mass Wildlife to the Cheryl Malone Fresh Pond Dog park
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept a donation of $70 from Mass Wildlife to the Cheryl Malone Fresh Pond Dog park. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the CPC Act Grant with Habitat for Humanity
To accept the CPC Act Grant with Habitat for Humanity
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the CPC Act Grant with Habitat for Humanity. John Terrio seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the Cemetery Advisory Committee request to place a memorial at the Dennis Village Cemetery and
To approve the Cemetery Advisory Committee request to place a memorial at the Dennis Village Cemetery and
From the minutes
“Terrio moved to approve the Cemetery Advisory Committee request to place a memorial at the Dennis Village Cemetery and Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Approve the Cemetery Advisory Committee request to apply for a CPC Grant to fund a Revolutionary War Memorial and
To approve the Cemetery Advisory Committee request to apply for a CPC Grant to fund a Revolutionary War Memorial and
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the Cemetery Advisory Committee request to apply for a CPC Grant to fund a Revolutionary War Memorial and Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Accept the resignation of Brian McManus from the Recreation Commission
To accept the resignation of Brian McManus from the Recreation Commission
Jim Plath had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the resignation of Brian McManus from the Recreation Commission. John Terrio seconded. The Board unanimously in favor. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the minutes of March 14, 2023 and March 28, 2023 pending grammatical corrections
To accept the minutes of March 14, 2023 and March 28, 2023 pending grammatical corrections
Jim Plath had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the minutes of March 14, 2023 and March 28, 2023 pending grammatical corrections. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Adjourn the meeting at 5:50pm
To adjourn the meeting at 5:50pm
Jim Plath had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:50pm. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. Lambton aye, Terrio aye, McCormick aye. VOTE: 3-0-0 ADJOURNED The Board approved these minutes by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
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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