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Dennis Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

July 25, 2023

24 recorded votes, 1 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

Appoint Thomas Murray as Police Lieutenant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday July 26thth 2023 and ending July...

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Thomas Murray as Police Lieutenant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday July 26thth 2023 and ending July 25th, 2024

From the minutes

“Jim Plath moved to appoint Thomas Murray as Police Lieutenant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday July 26thth 2023 and ending July 25th, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)

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

Approve the transfer of a Seasonal Wine and Malt Liquor License (00082PK-0278) currently issued to Carol B. Livingstone d/b/a One Stop Market and Deli, on the same terms and with the same...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the transfer of a Seasonal Wine and Malt Liquor License (00082PK-0278) currently issued to Carol B. Livingstone d/b/a One Stop Market and Deli, on the same terms and with the same conditions previously imposed upon the license to the new owner Michael Martir, for the hours of 8am - 11pm on weekdays, and 10am - 11pm Sundays

From the minutes

“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the transfer of a Seasonal Wine and Malt Liquor License (00082PK-0278) currently issued to Carol B. Livingstone d/b/a One Stop Market and Deli, on the same terms and with the same conditions previously imposed upon the license to the new owner Michael Martir, for the hours of 8am - 11pm on weekdays, and 10am - 11pm Sundays. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)

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

Approve the transfer of a Wine and Malt Liquor License (00082-PK-0278) currently issued to Carol B. Livingstone d/b/a One Stop Market and Deli, on the same terms and with the same conditions...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the transfer of a Wine and Malt Liquor License (00082-PK-0278) currently issued to Carol B. Livingstone d/b/a One Stop Market and Deli, on the same terms and with the same conditions previously imposed upon the license to the new owner Michael Martir and Mr. Martir will be the manager on premise

From the minutes

“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the transfer of a Wine and Malt Liquor License (00082-PK-0278) currently issued to Carol B. Livingstone d/b/a One Stop Market and Deli, on the same terms and with the same conditions previously imposed upon the license to the new owner Michael Martir and Mr. Martir will be the manager on premise. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)

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

Approve the Department of Public Works maintenance plan as proposed

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Department of Public Works maintenance plan as proposed

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Department of Public Works maintenance plan as proposed. Jim Plath seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)

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

Appoint proposed Election Workers pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 54, Section 12, for a 1- year term to expire August 15, 2024

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint proposed Election Workers pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 54, Section 12, for a 1- year term to expire August 15, 2024

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to appoint proposed Election Workers pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 54, Section 12, for a 1- year term to expire August 15, 2024. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Approve the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee's request to use the West Dennis Graded School House on August 19 and August 29, 2023 and waive fee and insurance requirements

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee's request to use the West Dennis Graded School House on August 19 and August 29, 2023 and waive fee and insurance requirements

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee's request to use the West Dennis Graded School House on August 19 and August 29, 2023 and waive fee and insurance requirements. 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 5 (PDF)

Authorize $4,000 to The Yarmouth Comprehensive Treatment Center

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Authorize $4,000 to The Yarmouth Comprehensive Treatment Center

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick made a motion to authorize $4,000 to The Yarmouth Comprehensive Treatment Center. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Authorize $10,000 to the Alternative Peer Group

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Authorize $10,000 to the Alternative Peer Group

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick made a motion to authorize $10,000 to the Alternative Peer Group. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Authorize $8,500 to the Aids Support Group of Cape Cod

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize $8,500 to the Aids Support Group of Cape Cod

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to authorize $8,500 to the Aids Support Group of Cape Cod. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)

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

Authorize $5,000 for community forums, marketing and distribution of materials

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize $5,000 for community forums, marketing and distribution of materials

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to authorize $5,000 for community forums, marketing and distribution of materials. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)

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

Approve the Community Development Block Grant Loan Subordination Request

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Community Development Block Grant Loan Subordination Request

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to approve the Community Development Block Grant Loan Subordination Request. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)

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

Approve the Second Summer Cycle One Day Event Permit

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve the Second Summer Cycle One Day Event Permit

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick made a motion to approve the Second Summer Cycle One Day Event Permit. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)

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

Authorize an expenditure of $17,402 from the Wetlands Protection Fund

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Authorize an expenditure of $17,402 from the Wetlands Protection Fund

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick made a motion to authorize an expenditure of $17,402 from the Wetlands Protection Fund. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Appoint Matthew Turner as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday July 26th, 2023 and ending July...

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Matthew Turner as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday July 26th, 2023 and ending July 25th, 2024

From the minutes

“Carlyn Carey moved to appoint Matthew Turner as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday July 26th, 2023 and ending July 25th, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)

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

Appoint Patrick McCaffrey as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday July 26th, 2023 and ending...

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Patrick McCaffrey as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday July 26th, 2023 and ending July 25th, 2024

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Patrick McCaffrey as Police Sergeant with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday July 26th, 2023 and ending July 25th, 2024. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Appoint Reilly Kannally as Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, beginning July 15, 2023, for a term to expire on December 31, 2023

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Reilly Kannally as Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, beginning July 15, 2023, for a term to expire on December 31, 2023

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Reilly Kannally as Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, beginning July 15, 2023, for a term to expire on December 31, 2023. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)

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

Appoint Cody Hamblin as Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, beginning July 15, 2023, for a term to expire on December 31, 2023

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Cody Hamblin as Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, beginning July 15, 2023, for a term to expire on December 31, 2023

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to appoint Cody Hamblin as Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, beginning July 15, 2023, for a term to expire on December 31, 2023. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

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

Appoint Officer Cody Hamblin as Licensing Board Agent, beginning July 15th, 2023 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Officer Cody Hamblin as Licensing Board Agent, beginning July 15th, 2023 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to appoint Officer Cody Hamblin as Licensing Board Agent, beginning July 15th, 2023 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)

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

Appoint Officer Reilly Kannally as Licensing Board Agent, beginning July 15th, 2023 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Officer Reilly Kannally as Licensing Board Agent, beginning July 15th, 2023 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to appoint Officer Reilly Kannally as Licensing Board Agent, beginning July 15th, 2023 for a term to expire on March 31, 2024. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)

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

Appoint Jake Handy as "Parking Control Officer" pursuant to the Provisions of MGL c. 147, section 10F, with a term to expire September 4, 2023, so that they may enforce illegal parking at beach...

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Jake Handy as "Parking Control Officer" pursuant to the Provisions of MGL c. 147, section 10F, with a term to expire September 4, 2023, so that they may enforce illegal parking at beach parking lots

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Jake Handy as "Parking Control Officer" pursuant to the Provisions of MGL c. 147, section 10F, with a term to expire September 4, 2023, so that they may enforce illegal parking at beach parking lots. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Appoint Dylan Rodriguez-Shaw as "Parking Control Officer" pursuant to the Provisions of MGL c. 147, section 10F, with a term to expire September 4, 2023, so that they may enforce illegal parking...

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Dylan Rodriguez-Shaw as "Parking Control Officer" pursuant to the Provisions of MGL c. 147, section 10F, with a term to expire September 4, 2023, so that they may enforce illegal parking at beach parking lots

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Dylan Rodriguez-Shaw as "Parking Control Officer" pursuant to the Provisions of MGL c. 147, section 10F, with a term to expire September 4, 2023, so that they may enforce illegal parking at beach parking lots. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

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

Approve the minutes of July 11, 2023 pending grammatical corrections

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of July 11, 2023 pending grammatical corrections

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to approve the minutes of July 11, 2023 pending grammatical corrections. Jim Plath seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of July 12, 2023 pending grammatical corrections

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of July 12, 2023 pending grammatical corrections

Yes: Carey, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioAbstained: Plath

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to approve the minutes of July 12, 2023 pending grammatical corrections. John Terrio seconded. Jim Plath abstained. The Board voted 4-0-1 (Plath abstained).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adjourn to Executive Session at 7:45pm

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn to Executive Session at 7:45pm

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:45pm. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn..” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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