MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 23, 2024
8 recorded votes, 7 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.
- Carlyn Carey stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Accept the Capital Outlay reports as presented
To accept the Capital Outlay reports as presented
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to accept the Capital Outlay reports as presented. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Place and support a transfer of $20,578 for the purpose of the article
To place and support a transfer of $20,578 for the purpose of the article
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Jim Plath and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to place and support a transfer of $20,578 for the purpose of the article. John Terrio seconded, the Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Transfer $2,300,000 for the purpose of the article
To transfer $2,300,000 for the purpose of the article
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Jim Plath and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to transfer $2,300,000 for the purpose of the article. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Place the article
To place the article
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Jim Plath and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to place the article. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
To place the article
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Jim Plath and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to place the article. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Authorize only the American Flag, State Flag, Town of Dennis Flag and MIA- POW Flag on Town property
The Select Board authorize only the American Flag, State Flag, Town of Dennis Flag and MIA- POW Flag on Town property
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Jim Plath and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved that the Select Board authorize only the American Flag, State Flag, Town of Dennis Flag and MIA- POW Flag on Town property. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Direct every Town Board to draft a letter regarding the 40B at Hope Lane
To direct every Town Board to draft a letter regarding the 40B at Hope Lane
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to direct every Town Board to draft a letter regarding the 40B at Hope Lane. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Adjourn at 8: 20pm
To Adjourn at 8: 20pm
Yes: Carey, McCormick, Plath, TerrioThe roll call does not list Chris Lambton, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to Adjourn at 8: 20pm. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey Aye. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, 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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