MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 24, 2023
13 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris Lambton, John Terrio, Jim Plath, Carlyn Carey
Absent: Paul McCormick
Every vote, in order
Appoint Sue Gierej to the Capital Outlay Committee for a term of three years to be completed in March of 2026
Appoint Sue Gierej to the Capital Outlay Committee for a term of three years to be completed in March of 2026
From the minutes
“John Terrio made a motion to appoint Sue Gierej to the Capital Outlay Committee for a term of three years to be completed in March of 2026. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Continue the hearing until November 14, 2023
To continue the hearing until November 14, 2023
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to continue the hearing until November 14, 2023, Carlyn Carey seconded and the Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Grant the application for Access Over Town Property subject to the timeframe of March 1 and March 30, 2024, and the additional requirement that the contractor shall be liable for all costs...
To grant the application for Access Over Town Property subject to the timeframe of March 1 and March 30, 2024, and the additional requirement that the contractor shall be liable for all costs associated for repairing the entrance and the Town Property used subject to sole discretion of what the Town determines needs to be repaired. John Terrio seconded the motion. Jim Plath suggested that the vote include a requirement that all conditions of the Access Over Town Policy be met. Carlyn Carey amended the motion
The minutes give the count as 3-0-1, but the roll call reads: Chris Lambton no, John Terrio yes, Jim Plath yes, Carlyn Carey yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to grant the application for Access Over Town Property subject to the timeframe of March 1 and March 30, 2024, and the additional requirement that the contractor shall be liable for all costs associated for repairing the entrance and the Town Property used subject to sole discretion of what the Town determines needs to be repaired. John Terrio seconded the motion. Jim Plath suggested that the vote include a requirement that all conditions of the Access Over Town Policy be met. Carlyn Carey amended the motion .Jim Plath seconded the amendment. Chris Lambton nay, John Terrio aye, Jim Plath aye, Carlyn Carey aye. VOTE: 3-0-1.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Add to the Access Over Town Property application #9 that said liability should not be limited to $20,000 for any damage to Town Property
To add to the Access Over Town Property application #9 that said liability should not be limited to $20,000 for any damage to Town Property
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to add to the Access Over Town Property application #9 that said liability should not be limited to $20,000 for any damage to Town Property. John Terrio seconded. Lambton aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Grant the application for Access Over Town Property subject to construction timeline of February 1- February 29, and the contractor will add a satisfactory set of stairs for pedestrian use during...
To grant the application for Access Over Town Property subject to construction timeline of February 1- February 29, and the contractor will add a satisfactory set of stairs for pedestrian use during construction, and to comply with all terms of Temporary Access Over Town Property as outlined. Carlyn Carey asked if staff recommendations need to be adopted by the Select Board; Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan responded that all recommendations are considered special conditions, and will be added to the permit. The Board proceeded to vote
The minutes give the count as 3-0-1, but the roll call reads: Chris Lambton no, John Terrio yes, Jim Plath yes, Carlyn Carey yes. Showing the count only. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to grant the application for Access Over Town Property subject to construction timeline of February 1- February 29, and the contractor will add a satisfactory set of stairs for pedestrian use during construction, and to comply with all terms of Temporary Access Over Town Property as outlined. Carlyn Carey asked if staff recommendations need to be adopted by the Select Board; Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan responded that all recommendations are considered special conditions, and will be added to the permit. The Board proceeded to vote. Chris Lambton nay, John Terrio aye, Jim Plath aye, Carlyn Carey aye. VOTE: 3-0-1.” (Motion: Terrio)
Grant the application for Access Over Town Property subject to construction timeline of February 15- March 15 2024, and the contractor will add a satisfactory set of stairs for pedestrian use...
To grant the application for Access Over Town Property subject to construction timeline of February 15- March 15 2024, and the contractor will add a satisfactory set of stairs for pedestrian use during construction, liability is not limited to $20,000, and all terms of Temporary Access Over Town Property as outlined are required
The minutes give the count as 3-0-1, but the roll call reads: Chris Lambton no, John Terrio yes, Jim Plath yes, Carlyn Carey yes. Showing the count only. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to grant the application for Access Over Town Property subject to construction timeline of February 15- March 15 2024, and the contractor will add a satisfactory set of stairs for pedestrian use during construction, liability is not limited to $20,000, and all terms of Temporary Access Over Town Property as outlined are required. Chris Lambton nay, John Terrio aye, Jim Plath aye, Carlyn Carey aye. VOTE: 3-0-1.” (Motion: Terrio)
To grant the application for Access Over Town Property subject to construction timeline of February 15- March 15 2024, and the contractor will add a satisfactory set of stairs for pedestrian use during construction, liability is not limited to $20,000, and all terms of Temporary Access Over Town Property as outlined are required
The minutes give the count as 3-0-1, but the roll call reads: Chris Lambton no, John Terrio yes, Jim Plath yes, Carlyn Carey yes. Showing the count only. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to grant the application for Access Over Town Property subject to construction timeline of February 15- March 15 2024, and the contractor will add a satisfactory set of stairs for pedestrian use during construction, liability is not limited to $20,000, and all terms of Temporary Access Over Town Property as outlined are required. Chris Lambton nay, John Terrio aye, Jim Plath aye, Carlyn Carey aye. VOTE: 3-0-1.” (Motion: Terrio)
Approve the C.A.P.E Public Health Collaborative Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant
Approve the C.A.P.E Public Health Collaborative Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey made a motion to approve the C.A.P.E Public Health Collaborative Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Approve the Race Cancer Foundation application for a one-day event permit
To approve the Race Cancer Foundation application for a one-day event permit
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the Race Cancer Foundation application for a one-day event permit. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Carlyn Carey moved, through the Chair Chris Lambton, to sign the compliance certificate required to be signed by the Town for the sale of the unit at 19 Nautical Way
Carlyn Carey moved, through the Chair Chris Lambton, to sign the compliance certificate required to be signed by the Town for the sale of the unit at 19 Nautical Way. The Board
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved, through the Chair Chris Lambton, to sign the compliance certificate required to be signed by the Town for the sale of the unit at 19 Nautical Way. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey)
Authorize Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan and Select Board Chair Chris Lambton to compose a letter to send to Department of Public Health and South Dennis Health Care
To authorize Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan and Select Board Chair Chris Lambton to compose a letter to send to Department of Public Health and South Dennis Health Care
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to authorize Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan and Select Board Chair Chris Lambton to compose a letter to send to Department of Public Health and South Dennis Health Care. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Send an email to the Cape Cod Commission regarding the closure of the nursing home
To send an email to the Cape Cod Commission regarding the closure of the nursing home
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to send an email to the Cape Cod Commission regarding the closure of the nursing home. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Adjourn the meeting at 7:20pm
To adjourn the meeting at 7:20pm
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:20pm. Jim Plath seconded. Chris Lambton aye, John Terrio aye, Jim Plath aye, Carlyn Carey aye. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Lambton, second: Plath)
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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