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July 11, 2023
24 recorded votes, 5 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
During the meeting:
- Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Recommend the Reserve Fund Transfer request to the Finance Committee
To recommend the Reserve Fund Transfer request to the Finance Committee
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted. The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to recommend the Reserve Fund Transfer request to the Finance Committee..”
Recommend the Finance Committee approve Reserve Fund Transfer Request line 151 Legal in the amount of $40,000
To recommend the Finance Committee approve Reserve Fund Transfer Request line 151 Legal in the amount of $40,000
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to recommend the Finance Committee approve Reserve Fund Transfer Request line 151 Legal in the amount of $40,000. Paul McCormick seconded. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Recommend the Finance Committee approve Reserve Fund Transfer Request line 543 Veterans Services in the amount of $3,00.00
To recommend the Finance Committee approve Reserve Fund Transfer Request line 543 Veterans Services in the amount of $3,00.00
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to recommend the Finance Committee approve Reserve Fund Transfer Request line 543 Veterans Services in the amount of $3,00.00. John Terrio seconded. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Keep Article 110129-59805 SEIU/NAGE Study open and
To keep Article 110129-59805 SEIU/NAGE Study open and
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to keep Article 110129-59805 SEIU/NAGE Study open and John Terrio seconded. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Keep Article 110155-59805 Technology Plan open
To keep Article 110155-59805 Technology Plan open
The minutes name Paul McCormick as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to keep Article 110155-59805 Technology Plan open. Paul McCormick seconded. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick)
Keep Article 110171-59761 Plover Management open
To keep Article 110171-59761 Plover Management open
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to keep Article 110171-59761 Plover Management open. Paul McCormick seconded. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Keep Article 110192-59778 Flooring Repairs open and
To keep Article 110192-59778 Flooring Repairs open and
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to keep Article 110192-59778 Flooring Repairs open and John Terrio seconded. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Keep Article 110210-59745 Parking Lot Sealant open
To keep Article 110210-59745 Parking Lot Sealant open
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to keep Article 110210-59745 Parking Lot Sealant open. John Terrio seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Keep Article 110295-59749 Swan River Dredge, Article 110295-59763 Bass River Dredge, Article 110295-59777 Bass River Dredge, Article 110295-59784 Bass River Dredge, and Article 110295-59811 Bass...
To keep Article 110295-59749 Swan River Dredge, Article 110295-59763 Bass River Dredge, Article 110295-59777 Bass River Dredge, Article 110295-59784 Bass River Dredge, and Article 110295-59811 Bass River Dredge open
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to keep Article 110295-59749 Swan River Dredge, Article 110295-59763 Bass River Dredge, Article 110295-59777 Bass River Dredge, Article 110295-59784 Bass River Dredge, and Article 110295-59811 Bass River Dredge open. John Terrio seconded. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Keep Article 110411-58598 GAGES WAY, Article 110411-58781 Hemlock/Bellgrove, Article 110411-58793 Inman Rd Culvert, Article 110411-59783 DP/Harwich Corridor, Article 110411-59784 Nobscussett...
To keep Article 110411-58598 GAGES WAY, Article 110411-58781 Hemlock/Bellgrove, Article 110411-58793 Inman Rd Culvert, Article 110411-59783 DP/Harwich Corridor, Article 110411-59784 Nobscussett Parking, Article 110411-59794 Rte 28 Sidewalk, and article 110411-Gaurdrail Replacement open, and
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to keep Article 110411-58598 GAGES WAY, Article 110411-58781 Hemlock/Bellgrove, Article 110411-58793 Inman Rd Culvert, Article 110411-59783 DP/Harwich Corridor, Article 110411-59784 Nobscussett Parking, Article 110411-59794 Rte 28 Sidewalk, and article 110411-Gaurdrail Replacement open, and John Terrio seconded. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Keep Article 110422-59716 Bass River Improvement, Article 110422-59777 Traffic Signal Repairs, and Article 110422-59797 Old Bass River Road Acquisition open
To keep Article 110422-59716 Bass River Improvement, Article 110422-59777 Traffic Signal Repairs, and Article 110422-59797 Old Bass River Road Acquisition open
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to keep Article 110422-59716 Bass River Improvement, Article 110422-59777 Traffic Signal Repairs, and Article 110422-59797 Old Bass River Road Acquisition open. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Keep Article 110635-59782 Bath/Septic Glendon and Article 110635-59795 Beach Parking Lot Paving open
To keep Article 110635-59782 Bath/Septic Glendon and Article 110635-59795 Beach Parking Lot Paving open
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to keep Article 110635-59782 Bath/Septic Glendon and Article 110635-59795 Beach Parking Lot Paving open, John Terrio seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Authorize $50,000 in ARPA funding for the Public Outreach and Civil Engagement of Wastewater Education
Authorize $50,000 in ARPA funding for the Public Outreach and Civil Engagement of Wastewater Education
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick made a motion to authorize $50,000 in ARPA funding for the Public Outreach and Civil Engagement of Wastewater Education. Jim Plath seconded. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Continue the hearing until July 25, 2023 or the next possible date
To continue the hearing until July 25, 2023 or the next possible date
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Carlyn Carey moved to continue the hearing until July 25, 2023 or the next possible date, Chris Lambton seconded. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio Aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Close the hearing and
To close the hearing and
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to close the hearing and Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. Terrio aye, Carey aye, Plath aye, McCormick aye. The Board voted 4-0-0 to close the hearing..” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Issue an agricultural license for Clam Pools 1, 2, 3 as shown on plan of 99 Chapin Beach Road, to Aquaculture Research Corporation for a term to expire on July 11, 2028 subject to any other...
To issue an agricultural license for Clam Pools 1, 2, 3 as shown on plan of 99 Chapin Beach Road, to Aquaculture Research Corporation for a term to expire on July 11, 2028 subject to any other applicable Town permits
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to issue an agricultural license for Clam Pools 1, 2, 3 as shown on plan of 99 Chapin Beach Road, to Aquaculture Research Corporation for a term to expire on July 11, 2028 subject to any other applicable Town permits. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. Terrio aye, Carey aye, McCormick aye, Plath aye. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Recommend to the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee that they continue their work in anticipation of making a recommendation for the Fall Town Meeting
The Select Board recommend to the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee that they continue their work in anticipation of making a recommendation for the Fall Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved that the Select Board recommend to the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee that they continue their work in anticipation of making a recommendation for the Fall Town Meeting. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Authorize the Town Signature to endorse the Cape Light Compact with signature and Town Seal
To authorize the Town Signature to endorse the Cape Light Compact with signature and Town Seal
Yes: Carey, Lambton, McCormickNo: Plath, Terrio
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the Town Signature to endorse the Cape Light Compact with signature and Town Seal. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio nay, Plath nay, Carey aye. VOTE: 3-2-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Sign the Old Hills Road Order of Assessment
Sign the Old Hills Road Order of Assessment
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick made a motion to sign the Old Hills Road Order of Assessment. John Terrio seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Conor Smith as Deputy Harbormaster, effective July 11, 2023
To appoint Conor Smith as Deputy Harbormaster, effective July 11, 2023
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Conor Smith as Deputy Harbormaster, effective July 11, 2023. John Terrio seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Conor Smith, Deputy Harbormaster, as authorized under Ch. 1, S 1-3, of the Town Code so that he may issue noncriminal violations pursuant to MGL c. 40 S 21D for purposes of enforcing Town...
To appoint Conor Smith, Deputy Harbormaster, as authorized under Ch. 1, S 1-3, of the Town Code so that he may issue noncriminal violations pursuant to MGL c. 40 S 21D for purposes of enforcing Town of Dennis Water Ways Regulations
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Conor Smith, Deputy Harbormaster, as authorized under Ch. 1, S 1-3, of the Town Code so that he may issue noncriminal violations pursuant to MGL c. 40 S 21D for purposes of enforcing Town of Dennis Water Ways Regulations. John Terrio seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Conor Smith, Deputy Harbormaster, "Parking Control Officer" pursuant to the provisions of MGL c. 147 S 10F, so that they may enforce illegal parking at harbor area
To appoint Conor Smith, Deputy Harbormaster, "Parking Control Officer" pursuant to the provisions of MGL c. 147 S 10F, so that they may enforce illegal parking at harbor area
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Conor Smith, Deputy Harbormaster, "Parking Control Officer" pursuant to the provisions of MGL c. 147 S 10F, so that they may enforce illegal parking at harbor area. John Terrio seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the minutes of June 6, 2023 and June 20, 2023 pending any grammatical corrections
To approve the minutes of June 6, 2023 and June 20, 2023 pending any grammatical corrections
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the minutes of June 6, 2023 and June 20, 2023 pending any grammatical corrections. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Adjourn the meeting and enter Executive Session at 7:20pm
To adjourn the meeting and enter Executive Session at 7:20pm
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to adjourn the meeting and enter Executive Session at 7:20pm. John Terrio seconded. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. The Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn..” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
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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