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Dennis Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

June 4, 2024

8 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: First meeting after the May 2024 town election; the board chose its officers.

Present: Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Jim Plath, Carlyn Carey

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Nominate Chris Lambton as Chair of the Select Board

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · 4–0

Nominate Chris Lambton as Chair of the Select Board

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 nominated Chris Lambton as Chair of the Select Board. Paul McCormick seconded the nomination. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nominate Paul McCormick as the Vice Chair

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · 4–0

Nominate Paul McCormick as the Vice Chair

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 nominated Paul McCormick as the Vice Chair. John Terrio seconded the nomination. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nominate John Terrio as the Clerk

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · 4–0

Nominate John Terrio as the Clerk

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 nominated John Terrio as the Clerk. Paul McCormick seconded the nomination. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nominate Jim Plath as the Licensing Chair

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · 4–0

Nominate Jim Plath as the Licensing Chair

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 nominated Jim Plath as the Licensing Chair. John Terrio seconded the nomination. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nominate Carlyn Carey as the Vice Licensing Chair

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · 4–0

Nominate Carlyn Carey as the Vice Licensing Chair

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 nominated Carlyn Carey as the Vice Licensing Chair. John Terrio seconded the nomination. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Authorize Northside Methodist Church to use Corporation Beach for Sunday Services from July through September

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize Northside Methodist Church to use Corporation Beach for Sunday Services from July through September

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to authorize Northside Methodist Church to use Corporation Beach for Sunday Services from July through September. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Amend the flag policy to include the Military Flag of the United States of America may be flown with prior Select Board Approval

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To amend the flag policy to include the Military Flag of the United States of America may be flown with prior Select Board Approval

From the minutes

“Jim Plath moved to amend the flag policy to include the Military Flag of the United States of America may be flown with prior Select Board Approval. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting at 6:45pm

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · 5–0

To adjourn the meeting at 6:45pm

The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but the roll call reads: Chris Lambton yes, Paul McCormick yes, John Terrio yes, Carlyn Carey yes. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:45pm. Jim Plath seconded the motion. Chris Lambton aye, Paul McCormick aye, John Terrio aye, Jim Plath, Carlyn Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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