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March 12, 2024
37 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Jim Plath, Carlyn Carey
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
- Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Approve the application of Lune LLC, d/b/a/ Lune for a new seasonal Beer, Wine and Cordial license for Weekdays and Sundays from 4pm-11pm
To approve the application of Lune LLC, d/b/a/ Lune for a new seasonal Beer, Wine and Cordial license for Weekdays and Sundays from 4pm-11pm
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the application of Lune LLC, d/b/a/ Lune for a new seasonal Beer, Wine and Cordial license for Weekdays and Sundays from 4pm-11pm. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Approve the application of Lune LLC d/b/a Lune and the manager on site will be Charlotte Formichella
To approve the application of Lune LLC d/b/a Lune and the manager on site will be Charlotte Formichella
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the application of Lune LLC d/b/a Lune and the manager on site will be Charlotte Formichella. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Approve the application of Marshside Operations LLC d/b/a Marshside Restaurant for an alteration of premise
To approve the application of Marshside Operations LLC d/b/a Marshside Restaurant for an alteration of premise
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the application of Marshside Operations LLC d/b/a Marshside Restaurant for an alteration of premise. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Approve the application of Marshside Operations LLC d/b/a Marshside Restaurant and the manager on site will be Sarah Scannevin
To approve the application of Marshside Operations LLC d/b/a Marshside Restaurant and the manager on site will be Sarah Scannevin
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the application of Marshside Operations LLC d/b/a Marshside Restaurant and the manager on site will be Sarah Scannevin. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Approve the application of Treats Catering for an alteration of premise to their existing All Alcohol License
To approve the application of Treats Catering for an alteration of premise to their existing All Alcohol License
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application of Treats Catering for an alteration of premise to their existing All Alcohol License. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Approve the application of Treats Catering with the manager on site to be Thomas Bayuk
To approve the application of Treats Catering with the manager on site to be Thomas Bayuk
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application of Treats Catering with the manager on site to be Thomas Bayuk. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for Aaron Brochu
To approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for Aaron Brochu
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for Aaron Brochu. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0 to approve..” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for Julie Brochu
To approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for Julie Brochu
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for Julie Brochu. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0 to approve..” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for Christine Davenport
To approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for Christine Davenport
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for Christine Davenport. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0 to approve..” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for Robert Pickering
To approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for Robert Pickering
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for Robert Pickering. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0 to approve..” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for James Ward
To approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for James Ward
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for James Ward. Jim Plath seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0 to approve..” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for William Brister
To approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for William Brister
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for William Brister. Carlyn Carey seconded the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve..” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for Bruce Hodson for a probationary term to expire on March 12, 2025 subject to requirements as stipulated by the Shellfish Constable
To approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for Bruce Hodson for a probationary term to expire on March 12, 2025 subject to requirements as stipulated by the Shellfish Constable
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the Aquaculture Grant Renewal for Bruce Hodson for a probationary term to expire on March 12, 2025 subject to requirements as stipulated by the Shellfish Constable. Jim Plath seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0 to approve..” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Approval of the Access Over Town Property application of Shorefront Consulting on behalf of Diane Imbriani for access over town property at 2 Bakers Way from March 29, 2024 to March 31, 2024
Approval of the Access Over Town Property application of Shorefront Consulting on behalf of Diane Imbriani for access over town property at 2 Bakers Way from March 29, 2024 to March 31, 2024
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
“Paul McCormick moved approval of the Access Over Town Property application of Shorefront Consulting on behalf of Diane Imbriani for access over town property at 2 Bakers Way from March 29, 2024 to March 31, 2024. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Approve the reserve fund transfer request in the amount of $40,075 for the replacement of the stairs at Haigis Beach
To approve the reserve fund transfer request in the amount of $40,075 for the replacement of the stairs at Haigis Beach
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the reserve fund transfer request in the amount of $40,075 for the replacement of the stairs at Haigis Beach. John Terrio seconded the request. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the reserve fund transfer request in the amount of $50,000 for approval from Finance Committee
To approve the reserve fund transfer request in the amount of $50,000 for approval from Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the reserve fund transfer request in the amount of $50,000 for approval from Finance Committee. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Allocate County ARPA funds for Wastewater Purposes
To allocate County ARPA funds for Wastewater Purposes
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
“Paul McCormick moved to allocate County ARPA funds for Wastewater Purposes. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the security upgrades and improvements contract with Valley Communications for $343,904
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute the security upgrades and improvements contract with Valley Communications for $343,904
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the security upgrades and improvements contract with Valley Communications for $343,904. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Send a letter to the Department of Enviornmental Protection requesting Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, Holtec Decommissioning International to install, maintain, and use emission monitoring devices
To send a letter to the Department of Enviornmental Protection requesting Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, Holtec Decommissioning International to install, maintain, and use emission monitoring devices
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to send a letter to the Department of Enviornmental Protection requesting Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, Holtec Decommissioning International to install, maintain, and use emission monitoring devices. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board at 4:00PM Dennis Town Hall, Stone Hearing Room 685 Route 134, S. Dennis, MA voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Amend the Traffic Signal Emergency Flash Operations
To amend the Traffic Signal Emergency Flash Operations
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to amend the Traffic Signal Emergency Flash Operations. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Place the article on the warrant
To place the article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to place the article on the warrant. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
To place the article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to place the article on the warrant. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
To place the article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place the article on the warrant. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support the article
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support the article. John Terrio seconded .The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to place and support the article. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
To place and support the article. The
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support the article. The John Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support the article. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support the article. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support the article. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support the article. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support the article. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support the article. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place the article on the warrant and
To place the article on the warrant and
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place the article on the warrant and John Terrio seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support the article
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to place and support the article. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Place the article on the warrant
To place the article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to place the article on the warrant. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
The acceptance of the January 23, 2024 minutes pending grammatical corrections
The acceptance of the January 23, 2024 minutes pending grammatical corrections. The Board
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved the acceptance of the January 23, 2024 minutes pending grammatical corrections. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick)
Adjourn at 7:10pm
To adjourn at 7:10pm
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to adjourn at 7:10pm. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. The Board voted unanimously in favor to adjourn..” (Motion: Lambton, 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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