MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
December 12, 2023
22 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath, Carlyn Carey
Absent: John Terrio
During the meeting:
- Paul McCormick arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Temporarily approve budget line 141 in the amount of $355,0385
Temporarily approve budget line 141 in the amount of $355,0385
Paul McCormick had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey made a motion to temporarily approve budget line 141 in the amount of $355,0385. Jim seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Tentative approval of budget line 147 in the amount of $671,01
Tentative approval of budget line 147 in the amount of $671,01
Paul McCormick had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved tentative approval of budget line 147 in the amount of $671,01. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Tentatively approve budget line 548 in the amount of $20,175
To tentatively approve budget line 548 in the amount of $20,175
Paul McCormick had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to tentatively approve budget line 548 in the amount of $20,175. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Tentatively approve budget line 599 in the amount of $50,300
To tentatively approve budget line 599 in the amount of $50,300
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to tentatively approve budget line 599 in the amount of $50,300. Jim Plath seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Tentatively approve budget line 131 Finance Committee in the amount of $400,405
To tentatively approve budget line 131 Finance Committee in the amount of $400,405
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to tentatively approve budget line 131 Finance Committee in the amount of $400,405. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Tentative approval of budget line 135 $373,619.00
Tentative approval of budget line 135 $373,619.00
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved tentative approval of budget line 135 $373,619.00. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Tentative approval of budget line 193 in the amount of $874,900
Tentative approval of budget line 193 in the amount of $874,900
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved tentative approval of budget line 193 in the amount of $874,900. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Tentative approval of budget line 710 Retirement of Debt Principal in the amount of $2,645,000
To tentative approval of budget line 710 Retirement of Debt Principal in the amount of $2,645,000
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to tentative approval of budget line 710 Retirement of Debt Principal in the amount of $2,645,000. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Tentative approval of budget line 751 Long Term Debt in the amount of $1,104,825 and
Tentative approval of budget line 751 Long Term Debt in the amount of $1,104,825 and
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved tentative approval of budget line 751 Long Term Debt in the amount of $1,104,825 and Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Tentatively approve budget line 752 Short Term Interest in the amount of $12,300
To tentatively approve budget line 752 Short Term Interest in the amount of $12,300
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to tentatively approve budget line 752 Short Term Interest in the amount of $12,300. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Tentatively accept budget line 910 Fringe Benefits in the amount of $9,077,266
To tentatively accept budget line 910 Fringe Benefits in the amount of $9,077,266
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to tentatively accept budget line 910 Fringe Benefits in the amount of $9,077,266. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Tentatively approve budget 129 Town Administrator in the amount of $715,238
To tentatively approve budget 129 Town Administrator in the amount of $715,238
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to tentatively approve budget 129 Town Administrator in the amount of $715,238. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Tentative approval of budget 138 Central Purchasing in the amount of $1,298,413
Tentative approval of budget 138 Central Purchasing in the amount of $1,298,413
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved tentative approval of budget 138 Central Purchasing in the amount of $1,298,413. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Approve FY22 and FY23 Ambulance Abatements in the amount of $458,061.98
To approve FY22 and FY23 Ambulance Abatements in the amount of $458,061.98
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve FY22 and FY23 Ambulance Abatements in the amount of $458,061.98, Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Reappoint Brian Anziano and Antonio Ciocola as Police Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A and subject to the provisions of tenure law chapter 126-132
To reappoint Brian Anziano and Antonio Ciocola as Police Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A and subject to the provisions of tenure law chapter 126-132
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to reappoint Brian Anziano and Antonio Ciocola as Police Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL41-97A and subject to the provisions of tenure law chapter 126-132. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Re-appoint Reilly Kannally, Sarah Lake, Kylee Valli, Richard Corbin, Daniel Ross, Evan Tuohy-Bedford, Minor Elizondo, Cody Hamblin, Timothy McGrail, and Shae McHowell as Police Officers with full...
To re-appoint Reilly Kannally, Sarah Lake, Kylee Valli, Richard Corbin, Daniel Ross, Evan Tuohy-Bedford, Minor Elizondo, Cody Hamblin, Timothy McGrail, and Shae McHowell as Police Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A for a term to expire December 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to re-appoint Reilly Kannally, Sarah Lake, Kylee Valli, Richard Corbin, Daniel Ross, Evan Tuohy-Bedford, Minor Elizondo, Cody Hamblin, Timothy McGrail, and Shae McHowell as Police Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A for a term to expire December 31, 2024. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Re-appoint Lori Miranda, Richard Troy, Brian Cummings and John Ermerson as Special Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL-41-97A for a term to expire December 31, 2024
To re-appoint Lori Miranda, Richard Troy, Brian Cummings and John Ermerson as Special Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL-41-97A for a term to expire December 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to re-appoint Lori Miranda, Richard Troy, Brian Cummings and John Ermerson as Special Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL-41-97A for a term to expire December 31, 2024. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Re-appint Erica Schiaapa, Nicole Costa, and Lori Miranda as Matrons for a term to expire December 31, 2024
To re-appint Erica Schiaapa, Nicole Costa, and Lori Miranda as Matrons for a term to expire December 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to re-appint Erica Schiaapa, Nicole Costa, and Lori Miranda as Matrons for a term to expire December 31, 2024. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Authorize Community Development Block Grant Loan Subordination Request
To authorize Community Development Block Grant Loan Subordination Request
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize Community Development Block Grant Loan Subordination Request. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Tentatively approve the Wixon School Building Committee charge pending edits
To tentatively approve the Wixon School Building Committee charge pending edits
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to tentatively approve the Wixon School Building Committee charge pending edits, Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Approve the minutes of Dennis Select Board meetings November 14, 2023, November 28, 2023 and December 5, 2023
To approve the minutes of Dennis Select Board meetings November 14, 2023, November 28, 2023 and December 5, 2023
The minutes name John Terrio as the seconder, but John Terrio is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the minutes of Dennis Select Board meetings November 14, 2023, November 28, 2023 and December 5, 2023. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick)
Adjourn to Executive Session not to return at 5:50pm
To adjourn to Executive Session not to return at 5:50pm
The roll call lists John Terrio, but the minutes show this member as not present (John Terrio is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adjourn to Executive Session not to return at 5:50pm. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
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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