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March 26, 2024
27 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Community Preservation Committee and the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Jim Plath, Carlyn Carey
Absent: Chris Lambton
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to close the public hearing. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Place Article 15: CPC FY25 and
To place Article 15: CPC FY25 and
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to place Article 15: CPC FY25 and John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Approve the Class II License application for Cape Cod Autoconnection located at 16 Bertram Ave to buy, sell, eand assemble secondhand motor vehicles for the hours of 9am-5pm Monday through...
To approve the Class II License application for Cape Cod Autoconnection located at 16 Bertram Ave to buy, sell, eand assemble secondhand motor vehicles for the hours of 9am-5pm Monday through Saturday and the license shall be subject to the presentation of a $20,000 bond to Town Administration
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the Class II License application for Cape Cod Autoconnection located at 16 Bertram Ave to buy, sell, eand assemble secondhand motor vehicles for the hours of 9am-5pm Monday through Saturday and the license shall be subject to the presentation of a $20,000 bond to Town Administration. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Approve the seasonal salaries and
Approve the seasonal salaries and
From the minutes
“John Terrio made a motion to approve the seasonal salaries and Paul McCormick seconded the motion for discussion. Carlyn Carey asked to clarify if increases would be administered as outlined in the memo; Paul McCormick confirmed they would be. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Approve the Procurement Officer initiative
To approve the Procurement Officer initiative
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the Procurement Officer initiative. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
Direct Administration apply to the CPC for a 3-year grant to fund the Dennis Housing Coordinator for 3 years and said application be sent for May deadline
To direct Administration apply to the CPC for a 3-year grant to fund the Dennis Housing Coordinator for 3 years and said application be sent for May deadline
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to direct Administration apply to the CPC for a 3-year grant to fund the Dennis Housing Coordinator for 3 years and said application be sent for May deadline. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Accept the Budget Changes and Bottom Line amount of $47,400,514,000
To accept the Budget Changes and Bottom Line amount of $47,400,514,000
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to accept the Budget Changes and Bottom Line amount of $47,400,514,000. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Vote the increases in line items for Beach and Administration for a total of $47,400, 514, 000
To vote the increases in line items for Beach and Administration for a total of $47,400, 514, 000
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to vote the increases in line items for Beach and Administration for a total of $47,400, 514, 000. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Approve the Licensing Board agents as outlined in the March 1, 2024 memorandum from the Police Chief
To approve the Licensing Board agents as outlined in the March 1, 2024 memorandum from the Police Chief
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the Licensing Board agents as outlined in the March 1, 2024 memorandum from the Police Chief. Jim Plath seconded .The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Reappoint Board of Registrars Theresa Bunce for a 3-year term to expire March 31, 2027 and Carl Monroe for a 3 year term to expire March 31, 2027
To reappoint Board of Registrars Theresa Bunce for a 3-year term to expire March 31, 2027 and Carl Monroe for a 3 year term to expire March 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to reappoint Board of Registrars Theresa Bunce for a 3-year term to expire March 31, 2027 and Carl Monroe for a 3 year term to expire March 31, 2027. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Approve the release of CPA funds to the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust account in the amount of $65,000 to create a fund dedicated to paying for LIP programs as outlined in the memo
To approve the release of CPA funds to the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust account in the amount of $65,000 to create a fund dedicated to paying for LIP programs as outlined in the memo
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the release of CPA funds to the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust account in the amount of $65,000 to create a fund dedicated to paying for LIP programs as outlined in the memo. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Approve the execution of the acceptance of deed of 187 Upper County Road and the closing documents to effectuate the purchase of said property pursuant to the vote at Special Town Meeting held on...
The Board approve the execution of the acceptance of deed of 187 Upper County Road and the closing documents to effectuate the purchase of said property pursuant to the vote at Special Town Meeting held on February 29, 2024
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved that the Board approve the execution of the acceptance of deed of 187 Upper County Road and the closing documents to effectuate the purchase of said property pursuant to the vote at Special Town Meeting held on February 29, 2024. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Hold Town Meeting scheduled for May 7th at 7pm at the Dennis Yarmouth Intermediate School at 286 Station Avenue in Yarmouth
To hold Town Meeting scheduled for May 7th at 7pm at the Dennis Yarmouth Intermediate School at 286 Station Avenue in Yarmouth
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to hold Town Meeting scheduled for May 7th at 7pm at the Dennis Yarmouth Intermediate School at 286 Station Avenue in Yarmouth. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Place and support the article in the amount of $80, 899,651 for the Fiscal Year budget and to raise and appropriate $19,378,586 for the assessment of the Town's share and $1,420,782 for the debt...
To place and support the article in the amount of $80, 899,651 for the Fiscal Year budget and to raise and appropriate $19,378,586 for the assessment of the Town's share and $1,420,782 for the debt service for a total of $20,799,368 for the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to place and support the article in the amount of $80, 899,651 for the Fiscal Year budget and to raise and appropriate $19,378,586 for the assessment of the Town's share and $1,420,782 for the debt service for a total of $20,799,368 for the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
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 board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Place the article and review further
To place the article and review further
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to place the article and review further. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, 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 unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Place and support the article as written in the warrant
To place and support the article as written in the warrant
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to place and support the article as written in the warrant. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, 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. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Support Article 24 to support the article
To support Article 24 to support the article
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to support Article 24 to support the article. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Place the article
To place the article
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to place the article. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Not support the Article and
To not support the Article and
The minutes give only the count (3-1-0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to not support the Article and John Terrio seconded. The Board voted 3-1-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Place and support the article and
To place and support the article and
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to place and support the article and Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Place the article
To place the article
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to place the article John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Place and support the article
To place and support the article
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to place and support the article. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0 X. Committee Reappointments The Board voted unanimously to approve the committee members as outlined on the memorandum from the Town Administrators office ( *see attached)..” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:30pm
To adjourn the meeting at 8:30pm
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30pm. Jim Plath seconded the motion Paul McCormick aye, John Terrio aye, Jim Plath aye, Carlyn Carey aye. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
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