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April 9, 2024
25 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance line lists John Terrio as absent, but the minutes say he recused himself from one discussion and many votes are recorded 5-0-0. Those votes show the count only.
Present: Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath, Carlyn Carey
Absent: John Terrio
During the meeting:
- Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Continue the 5pm Licensing Hearing until June 4, 2024
To continue the 5pm Licensing Hearing until June 4, 2024
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
“Carlyn Carey moved to continue the 5pm Licensing Hearing until June 4, 2024. Jim Plath seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Continue the 5:05pm Licensing Hearing until June 4, 2024
To continue the 5:05pm Licensing Hearing until June 4, 2024
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
“Carlyn Carey moved to continue the 5:05pm Licensing Hearing until June 4, 2024. Jim Plath seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Reappoint John Terrio to the Planning Board with a term to expire March 31, 2027, and to reappoint Adam Dunn as an alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2025
To reappoint John Terrio to the Planning Board with a term to expire March 31, 2027, and to reappoint Adam Dunn as an alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to reappoint John Terrio to the Planning Board with a term to expire March 31, 2027, and to reappoint Adam Dunn as an alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2025. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Reappoint Gerald McKenna to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council with a term to expire March 31, 2027
To reappoint Gerald McKenna to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council with a term to expire March 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to reappoint Gerald McKenna to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council with a term to expire March 31, 2027. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Appoint Linda Slow, Greg Stone and Spencer Stone as alternates to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire March 31, 2025
To appoint Linda Slow, Greg Stone and Spencer Stone as alternates to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire March 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Linda Slow, Greg Stone and Spencer Stone as alternates to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire March 31, 2025. Carlyn Carey seconded the vote. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Reappoint Constance Bechard, Henry Kelley and Michael Patterson to the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2027 and to reappoint William Clark as an alternate with a term...
To reappoint Constance Bechard, Henry Kelley and Michael Patterson to the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2027 and to reappoint William Clark as an alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2025. Room B-103
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to reappoint Constance Bechard, Henry Kelley and Michael Patterson to the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee with a term to expire March 31, 2027 and to reappoint William Clark as an alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2025. Room B-103 Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4- 0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Appoint Adam Dunn as a full-time member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on 3-31-2027
To appoint Adam Dunn as a full-time member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on 3-31-2027
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. 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 appoint Adam Dunn as a full-time member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on 3-31-2027. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick)
Appoint Carol Terrio as a full-time member to the Board of Health with a term to expire 3-31-27
To appoint Carol Terrio as a full-time member to the Board of Health with a term to expire 3-31-27
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Carol Terrio as a full-time member to the Board of Health with a term to expire 3-31-27. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. John Terrio was recused from the vote. The Board voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Joey's Pizzeria, Kream N' Kone, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, South...
To renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Joey's Pizzeria, Kream N' Kone, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, South Side Cantina, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Summer Shanty Inc., Swan River Restaurant, Wee Packet, West Dennis Sand Bar and Wooden Shoe Restaurant until November 30, 2024
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
“Carlyn Carey moved to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Joey's Pizzeria, Kream N' Kone, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, South Side Cantina, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Summer Shanty Inc., Swan River Restaurant, Wee Packet, West Dennis Sand Bar and Wooden Shoe Restaurant until November 30, 2024. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey)
Renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors and Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2024
To renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors and Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2024
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
“Carlyn Carey moved to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors and Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2024. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey)
Renew the Seasonal Innholder License for the Deep End Café and Lighthouse Inn until November 30, 2024
To renew the Seasonal Innholder License for the Deep End Café and Lighthouse Inn until November 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to renew the Seasonal Innholder License for the Deep End Café and Lighthouse Inn until November 30, 2024. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Campers Haven, Cape Playhouse, Cartwheels, Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Deep End Café, Dennis Yacht Club, Holiday Hill...
To renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Campers Haven, Cape Playhouse, Cartwheels, Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Deep End Café, Dennis Yacht Club, Holiday Hill Mini-Golf, Holiday Hill Amusements, Knock Out Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, Sesuit Harbor Café, South Side Cantina, South St Depot, Summer Shanty Inc., Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor, Swan River Restaurant, West Dennis Sand Bar and Wooden Shoe Restaurant until November 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Campers Haven, Cape Playhouse, Cartwheels, Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Deep End Café, Dennis Yacht Club, Holiday Hill Mini-Golf, Holiday Hill Amusements, Knock Out Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, Sesuit Harbor Café, South Side Cantina, South St Depot, Summer Shanty Inc., Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor, Swan River Restaurant, West Dennis Sand Bar and Wooden Shoe Restaurant until November 30, 2024. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt On-Premise Licenses for Cape Playhouse, The Dog House Restaurant, Knock Out Pizza, and Original Seafood Restaurant until November 30, 2024
To renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt On-Premise Licenses for Cape Playhouse, The Dog House Restaurant, Knock Out Pizza, and Original Seafood Restaurant until November 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt On-Premise Licenses for Cape Playhouse, The Dog House Restaurant, Knock Out Pizza, and Original Seafood Restaurant until November 30, 2024. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute Sea Street and Sea Street Beach Parking lot construction contract in the amount of $923,634.24
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute Sea Street and Sea Street Beach Parking lot construction contract in the amount of $923,634.24
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
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute Sea Street and Sea Street Beach Parking lot construction contract in the amount of $923,634.24. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Approve the request to apply for a CPC grant to fund restoration of facilities at Johnny Kelley Park
To approve the request to apply for a CPC grant to fund restoration of facilities at Johnny Kelley Park
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 approve the request to apply for a CPC grant to fund restoration of facilities at Johnny Kelley Park. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Approve the placement of a Monument to Patriots at the Old South Dennis Cemetery located at 485 Main Street South Dennis
To approve the placement of a Monument to Patriots at the Old South Dennis Cemetery located at 485 Main Street South Dennis
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 approve the placement of a Monument to Patriots at the Old South Dennis Cemetery located at 485 Main Street South Dennis. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Approve the license agreement with the Dennis Yarmouth Babe Ruth Baseball League for the use of the Wixon Fields
To approve the license agreement with the Dennis Yarmouth Babe Ruth Baseball League for the use of the Wixon Fields
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. The minutes name John Terrio as the mover, but John Terrio is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the license agreement with the Dennis Yarmouth Babe Ruth Baseball League for the use of the Wixon Fields. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (second: Plath)
Approve the changes to the Beach Regulation amendments
To approve the changes to the Beach Regulation amendments
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. 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 changes to the Beach Regulation amendments. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick)
Appoint Nicholas Bussain as Deputy Shellfish Constable for an additional 3 years with a term to expire March 31, 2027
To appoint Nicholas Bussain as Deputy Shellfish Constable for an additional 3 years with a term to expire March 31, 2027
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. 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 appoint Nicholas Bussain as Deputy Shellfish Constable for an additional 3 years with a term to expire March 31, 2027. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick)
Support Article 15: CPC Budget
To support Article 15: CPC Budget
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. 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 support Article 15: CPC Budget. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick)
Support Article 17: Easements for Wastewater Treatment Facility Project
To support Article 17: Easements for Wastewater Treatment Facility Project
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
“Paul McCormick moved to support Article 17: Easements for Wastewater Treatment Facility Project. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Support Article 19: Wastewater Enterprise Fund
To support Article 19: Wastewater Enterprise Fund. John Terrio seconded the motion for discussion. Jim Plath asked Finance Director Josee Cardinal if she has worked with Enterprise Funds in the past; Ms. Cardinal responded that she has created and managed Enterprise Funds in the past. Paul McCormick amended the motion to include a start date of July 1, 2025
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. 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 support Article 19: Wastewater Enterprise Fund. John Terrio seconded the motion for discussion. Jim Plath asked Finance Director Josee Cardinal if she has worked with Enterprise Funds in the past; Ms. Cardinal responded that she has created and managed Enterprise Funds in the past. Paul McCormick amended the motion to include a start date of July 1, 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick)
Remove Article 21: WIIF Property Tax Surcharge
To remove Article 21: WIIF Property Tax Surcharge
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. 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 remove Article 21: WIIF Property Tax Surcharge. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick)
Sign the warrant as written
Sign the warrant as written
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
“Paul McCormick made a motion to sign the warrant as written. Jim Plath seconded for discussion. Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan pointed out that there are four articles that require recommendations on Town Meeting floor. Jim Plath asked that Article 13: Building Repairs and Maintenance include language "under the direction of the Select Board" in the warrant, not just in the motion. The Board agreed that Article 28 will be the last Article in the warrant. The Board agreed to sign the warrant. The Board voted unanimously in favor of signing the warrant. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Adjourn into Executive Session not to return to public session at 6:35p.m
To adjourn into Executive Session not to return to public session at 6:35p.m
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. 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 adjourn into Executive Session not to return to public session at 6:35p.m. John Terrio seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick)
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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