MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 9, 2024
23 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Jim Plath, Carlyn Carey
Absent: Chris Lambton
Every vote, in order
Support the Ambulance Fee increases for the advanced life support base rate and the mileage rate as outlined in the memo
To support the Ambulance Fee increases for the advanced life support base rate and the mileage rate as outlined in the memo
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to support the Ambulance Fee increases for the advanced life support base rate and the mileage rate as outlined in the memo. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Create a long-term rental occupancy fee increase from $50 to $100 and the short-term rental occupancy fee to be established at $250, subject to approval at Town Meeting
To create a long-term rental occupancy fee increase from $50 to $100 and the short-term rental occupancy fee to be established at $250, subject to approval at Town Meeting
Yes: Carey, McCormick, TerrioNo: Plath
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to create a long-term rental occupancy fee increase from $50 to $100 and the short-term rental occupancy fee to be established at $250, subject to approval at Town Meeting. John Terrio seconded for discussion. Mr. Terrio asked when the $250 fee be implemented? Diane Chamberlain responded that January / March 2025 in alignment with next years rental period. McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Carey aye, Plath nay.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Rescind the prior motion
To rescind the prior motion
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to rescind the prior motion. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in agreement..” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Remove the category of rental occupancy permit fee from the fee booklet and replace it with a long-term rental occupancy permit in the amount of $100
To remove the category of rental occupancy permit fee from the fee booklet and replace it with a long-term rental occupancy permit in the amount of $100
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to remove the category of rental occupancy permit fee from the fee booklet and replace it with a long-term rental occupancy permit in the amount of $100. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Establish short term rental occupancy permit in the amount of $250 subject to approval at Special Town Meeting February 29, 2024 and the definition of short term shall follow the definition of the...
To establish short term rental occupancy permit in the amount of $250 subject to approval at Special Town Meeting February 29, 2024 and the definition of short term shall follow the definition of the short-term rental property regulation promulgated by the Board
Yes: Carey, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormickThe minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to establish short term rental occupancy permit in the amount of $250 subject to approval at Special Town Meeting February 29, 2024 and the definition of short term shall follow the definition of the short-term rental property regulation promulgated by the Board. Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye, McCormick abstained. VOTE: 3-0-1.” (Motion: Carey)
Increase the Golf Department fees from $875 to $960 and all at 4:30PM Dennis Town Hall, other Stone Hearing Room 685associated Route 134,fees S. effective immediately
To increase the Golf Department fees from $875 to $960 and all at 4:30PM Dennis Town Hall, other Stone Hearing Room 685associated Route 134,fees S. effective immediately
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to increase the Golf Department fees from $875 to $960 and all at 4:30PM Dennis Town Hall, other Stone Hearing Room 685associated Route 134,fees S. effective immediately. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Dennis, MA Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Recommend the Harbormaster Departments fee increase requests for the following fee's: Transient Slip Fee for Sesuit Harbor from June 1 through September 30, Daily Parking Fees for trailered...
Recommend the Harbormaster Departments fee increase requests for the following fee's: Transient Slip Fee for Sesuit Harbor from June 1 through September 30, Daily Parking Fees for trailered vehicles at Sesuit Harbor West, and Slip Fees for Bass River Park and Sesuit Harbor
From the minutes
“John Terrio made a motion to recommend the Harbormaster Departments fee increase requests for the following fee's: Transient Slip Fee for Sesuit Harbor from June 1 through September 30, Daily Parking Fees for trailered vehicles at Sesuit Harbor West, and Slip Fees for Bass River Park and Sesuit Harbor. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board discussed. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Increase the Transfer Stations daily use fee from $10 per day to $15 per day, remove the $6 recycling sticker fee, and increase the Annual Transfer Station Fee from $190 to $210
To increase the Transfer Stations daily use fee from $10 per day to $15 per day, remove the $6 recycling sticker fee, and increase the Annual Transfer Station Fee from $190 to $210
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to increase the Transfer Stations daily use fee from $10 per day to $15 per day, remove the $6 recycling sticker fee, and increase the Annual Transfer Station Fee from $190 to $210. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Annual Town Election Warrant with Town Meeting to be held on Tuesday May 7, 2024 and the Annual Town Election to be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024
To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Annual Town Election Warrant with Town Meeting to be held on Tuesday May 7, 2024 and the Annual Town Election to be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Annual Town Election Warrant with Town Meeting to be held on Tuesday May 7, 2024 and the Annual Town Election to be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Send a letter to Dennis Yarmouth Regional School Committee indicating we have set aside 2.5% over last years budget ( $466,139 for a total of 19,111,685)
To send a letter to Dennis Yarmouth Regional School Committee indicating we have set aside 2.5% over last years budget ( $466,139 for a total of 19,111,685)
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to send a letter to Dennis Yarmouth Regional School Committee indicating we have set aside 2.5% over last years budget ( $466,139 for a total of 19,111,685). John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Approve and sign the lease agreement for the use of the Dennis Pines Course restaurant and concession as indicated
To approve and sign the lease agreement for the use of the Dennis Pines Course restaurant and concession as indicated
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve and sign the lease agreement for the use of the Dennis Pines Course restaurant and concession as indicated. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
The Board
The Board
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.”
Reappoint Maggie Spade-Aguilar as Dennis representative to the Barnstable County HOME Advisory Council for a three year-term to begin February 1, 2023 and end January 31, 2027
Reappoint Maggie Spade-Aguilar as Dennis representative to the Barnstable County HOME Advisory Council for a three year-term to begin February 1, 2023 and end January 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Jim Plath made a motion to reappoint Maggie Spade-Aguilar as Dennis representative to the Barnstable County HOME Advisory Council for a three year-term to begin February 1, 2023 and end January 31, 2027. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Reappoint Dawson Farber as Dennis representative to the Barnstable County Dredge Advisory Committee for a term to begin January 1, 2024 and expire December 31, 2026
To reappoint Dawson Farber as Dennis representative to the Barnstable County Dredge Advisory Committee for a term to begin January 1, 2024 and expire December 31, 2026
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to reappoint Dawson Farber as Dennis representative to the Barnstable County Dredge Advisory Committee for a term to begin January 1, 2024 and expire December 31, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Support the LIP application for the affordable housing project at 530 Main Street West Dennis and that the chair will sign the application
The Select Board support the LIP application for the affordable housing project at 530 Main Street West Dennis and that the chair will sign the application
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved that the Select Board support the LIP application for the affordable housing project at 530 Main Street West Dennis and that the chair will sign the application. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Support the LIP application for the affordable housing project at 775 Main Street West Dennis and that the chair will sign the application
The Select Board support the LIP application for the affordable housing project at 775 Main Street West Dennis and that the chair will sign the application
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved that the Select Board support the LIP application for the affordable housing project at 775 Main Street West Dennis and that the chair will sign the application. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Approve the CPC application as amended
To approve the CPC application as amended
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the CPC application as amended. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Approve the Ambulance Billing Policy as amended
To approve the Ambulance Billing Policy as amended
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the Ambulance Billing Policy as amended. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Approve the Wixon School Building Charge as amended
To approve the Wixon School Building Charge as amended
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the Wixon School Building Charge as amended. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Vote the bottom line budget at $46, 593,100
To vote the bottom line budget at $46, 593,100
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to vote the bottom line budget at $46, 593,100. Jim Plath seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Accept the resignation of Brian Carey from the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee
To accept the resignation of Brian Carey from the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to accept the resignation of Brian Carey from the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee. Paul McCormick seconded. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Accept the resignation of Bob Mezzadri from the Dennis Housing Authority
To accept the resignation of Bob Mezzadri from the Dennis Housing Authority
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to accept the resignation of Bob Mezzadri from the Dennis Housing Authority. Paul McCormick seconded. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Adjourn into Executive Session at 7:30 not to return
To adjourn into Executive Session at 7:30 not to return
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 7:30 not to return. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 4-0-0 Minutes approved via unanimous vote of the Select Board on February 7, 2024..” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
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