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April 23, 2024
10 recorded votes, 2 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:
- Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Place and support Article 21 to raise and appropriate or transfer from free cash $144,000 for security improvements and upgrades or any other action relative thereto
To place and support Article 21 to raise and appropriate or transfer from free cash $144,000 for security improvements and upgrades or any other action relative thereto
The minutes name Paul McCormick as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 21 to raise and appropriate or transfer from free cash $144,000 for security improvements and upgrades or any other action relative thereto. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick)
Send the Historical Commission request to apply for a CPC Grant to fund Josiah Dennis Manse restorations to the CPC
Send the Historical Commission request to apply for a CPC Grant to fund Josiah Dennis Manse restorations to the CPC
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick made a motion to send the Historical Commission request to apply for a CPC Grant to fund Josiah Dennis Manse restorations to the CPC. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Deny the West Dennis Graded School House Committees request to apply for a CPC grant
Deny the West Dennis Graded School House Committees request to apply for a CPC grant
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey made a motion to deny the West Dennis Graded School House Committees request to apply for a CPC grant. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Deny the Historical Commissions request to apply for a CPC grant to fund Liberty Field Improvements for $41,000
To deny the Historical Commissions request to apply for a CPC grant to fund Liberty Field Improvements for $41,000
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to deny the Historical Commissions request to apply for a CPC grant to fund Liberty Field Improvements for $41,000. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Deny the DPW and Cemetery Advisory Committee request to apply for a CPC grant for the preservation of Old South Dennis Cemetery in the amount of $49,446
To deny the DPW and Cemetery Advisory Committee request to apply for a CPC grant for the preservation of Old South Dennis Cemetery in the amount of $49,446
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to deny the DPW and Cemetery Advisory Committee request to apply for a CPC grant for the preservation of Old South Dennis Cemetery in the amount of $49,446. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the Historical Commission request to apply for a CPC grant to fund restoration to the Josiah Dennis Manse
To approve the Historical Commission request to apply for a CPC grant to fund restoration to the Josiah Dennis Manse
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Historical Commission request to apply for a CPC grant to fund restoration to the Josiah Dennis Manse. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Support the application to fund a full-time housing coordinator position for 3 years in the amount of $298,000 as outlined in the application materials
To support the application to fund a full-time housing coordinator position for 3 years in the amount of $298,000 as outlined in the application materials
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to support the application to fund a full-time housing coordinator position for 3 years in the amount of $298,000 as outlined in the application materials. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Approve the amended Childcare Subsidies program policy
To approve the amended Childcare Subsidies program policy
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the amended Childcare Subsidies program policy. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Approve the amendments to The Sea View Entertainment License to include outdoor entertainment Monday through Sunday between 10am and 10pm, limited to 4 instruments with live music
To approve the amendments to The Sea View Entertainment License to include outdoor entertainment Monday through Sunday between 10am and 10pm, limited to 4 instruments with live music
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the amendments to The Sea View Entertainment License to include outdoor entertainment Monday through Sunday between 10am and 10pm, limited to 4 instruments with live music. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Adjourn the meeting at 6:20pm
To adjourn the meeting at 6:20pm
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:20pm. John Terrio seconded the motion. Chris Lambton aye, Paul McCormick aye, John Terrio aye, Jim Plath aye, Carlyn Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
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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