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Dennis Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

June 6, 2023

13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Jim Plath, Carlyn Carey

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the Tom Martin Room updates and to allocate the funds from the Town ARPA fund in the amount of $61, 380.00

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Tom Martin Room updates and to allocate the funds from the Town ARPA fund in the amount of $61, 380.00

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Tom Martin Room updates and to allocate the funds from the Town ARPA fund in the amount of $61, 380.00. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)

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

Fund the difference with Town ARPA funds

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To fund the difference with Town ARPA funds

Yes: Carey, McCormick, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Lambton

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to fund the difference with Town ARPA funds. John Terrio seconded the motion. Chris Lambton abstained. The Board voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Execute all closing documents, including the Conservation Restriction as prepared by Town Counsel and Counsel for Dennis Conservation Land Trust, contingent upon all parties agree to the Agreement

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Execute all closing documents, including the Conservation Restriction as prepared by Town Counsel and Counsel for Dennis Conservation Land Trust, contingent upon all parties agree to the Agreement

Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick

From the minutes

“Jim Plath made a motion to execute all closing documents, including the Conservation Restriction as prepared by Town Counsel and Counsel for Dennis Conservation Land Trust, contingent upon all parties agree to the Agreement. John Terrio seconded the motion. Paul McCormick abstained. The Board voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)

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

Appoint Rachel Martin, Abigail Starkweather, Amanda Lee, Kevin O'Connor, Emily Dykstra, Will Ridgley as Seasonal Conservation Officers for the Town of Dennis

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Rachel Martin, Abigail Starkweather, Amanda Lee, Kevin O'Connor, Emily Dykstra, Will Ridgley as Seasonal Conservation Officers for the Town of Dennis

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Rachel Martin, Abigail Starkweather, Amanda Lee, Kevin O'Connor, Emily Dykstra, Will Ridgley as Seasonal Conservation Officers for the Town of Dennis. Chris Lambton seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)

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

Appoint Mark Frugean, John Carrier, Gregg Anderson, Carter Leighton, Cameron Connell, Kevin Shea, and Clint Cave as Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Dennis

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mark Frugean, John Carrier, Gregg Anderson, Carter Leighton, Cameron Connell, Kevin Shea, and Clint Cave as Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Dennis

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to appoint Mark Frugean, John Carrier, Gregg Anderson, Carter Leighton, Cameron Connell, Kevin Shea, and Clint Cave as Assistant Harbormasters for the Town of Dennis. Paul McCormick seconded and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Authorize Dustin Pineau, Owen Graf, Gerrit Murphy, George Morrice, Maren Morrice, Ian Cloonan, Julia Szmyt, Kristen Snyder, Michael Mitrokostas, Evan Downey, Patrick Downey, Victoria Martin,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize Dustin Pineau, Owen Graf, Gerrit Murphy, George Morrice, Maren Morrice, Ian Cloonan, Julia Szmyt, Kristen Snyder, Michael Mitrokostas, Evan Downey, Patrick Downey, Victoria Martin, Alexander Quintero, Keith Delcourt, Mura Taylor, Paul Terrile, William Murphy, Marc Sumberg, Mark Gaulrapp to issue parking and non-criminal citations and

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to authorize Dustin Pineau, Owen Graf, Gerrit Murphy, George Morrice, Maren Morrice, Ian Cloonan, Julia Szmyt, Kristen Snyder, Michael Mitrokostas, Evan Downey, Patrick Downey, Victoria Martin, Alexander Quintero, Keith Delcourt, Mura Taylor, Paul Terrile, William Murphy, Marc Sumberg, Mark Gaulrapp to issue parking and non-criminal citations and 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 3 (PDF)

Approve the requested CPC application for funds in the amount of $45,400.00 for the purpose of Historic Preservation at the West Dennis Graded School House

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the requested CPC application for funds in the amount of $45,400.00 for the purpose of Historic Preservation at the West Dennis Graded School House

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to approve the requested CPC application for funds in the amount of $45,400.00 for the purpose of Historic Preservation at the West Dennis Graded School House. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Approve the application to the CPC for the Josiah Dennis Manse repair

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application to the CPC for the Josiah Dennis Manse repair

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to approve the application to the CPC for the Josiah Dennis Manse repair. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)

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

Approve the reserve fund transfer request in the amount of $7,900, and the Board

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve the reserve fund transfer request in the amount of $7,900, and the Board

The minutes do not name a seconder.

From the minutes

“Jim Plath made a motion to approve the reserve fund transfer request in the amount of $7,900, and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath)

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

That the Town move forward with Building Maintenance in the amount of $108,117.16 for the purpose of Library painting and Gazebo rehabilitation

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Town move forward with Building Maintenance in the amount of $108,117.16 for the purpose of Library painting and Gazebo rehabilitation

From the minutes

“John Terrio made a motion that the Town move forward with Building Maintenance in the amount of $108,117.16 for the purpose of Library painting and Gazebo rehabilitation. Paul McCormick seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Continue the hearing until July 11

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Continue the hearing until July 11

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick made a motion to continue the hearing until July 11, John Terrio seconded and the Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Approve the minutes of the April 11, 2023 Select Board meeting pending all grammatical corrections and

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · 5–0

Approve the minutes of the April 11, 2023 Select Board meeting pending all grammatical corrections and

The minutes give only the count (5-0-1), not how each member voted. 5 members were present.

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2023 Select Board meeting pending all grammatical corrections and Chris Lambton seconded. The Board voted 5-0-1.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn to Executive Session at 6:52pm

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn to Executive Session at 6:52pm

From the minutes

“Chris Lambton moved to adjourn to Executive Session at 6:52pm. John Terrio seconded the motion. Lambton aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, McCormick aye, Carey aye. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (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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