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June 18, 2024
32 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
Every vote, in order
Accept Peter Checkoways resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals
To accept Peter Checkoways resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals
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 accept Peter Checkoways resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Jim Plath seconded the motion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Appoint Stephen Boyson to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities for a term to expire 3/31/2027
To appoint Stephen Boyson to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities for a term to expire 3/31/2027
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to appoint Stephen Boyson to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities for a term to expire 3/31/2027. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously in favor. The board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Appoint Joseph Saia to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities for a term to expire 3/31/2026
To appoint Joseph Saia to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities for a term to expire 3/31/2026
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moves to appoint Joseph Saia to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities for a term to expire 3/31/2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously in favor. The board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Appoint Asa Smith to the Alternative Energy Advisory Committee for a term to expire 3/31/2027
To appoint Asa Smith to the Alternative Energy Advisory Committee for a term to expire 3/31/2027
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Asa Smith to the Alternative Energy Advisory Committee for a term to expire 3/31/2027. John Terrio seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously in favor. The board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Ellie Freedman to the Arts and Culture Council for a term to expire 03/31/2027
To appoint Ellie Freedman to the Arts and Culture Council for a term to expire 03/31/2027
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to appoint Ellie Freedman to the Arts and Culture Council for a term to expire 03/31/2027. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Appoint Mary Davis to the Arts and Culture Council for a term to expire 03/31/2026
To appoint Mary Davis to the Arts and Culture Council for a term to expire 03/31/2026
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moves to appoint Mary Davis to the Arts and Culture Council for a term to expire 03/31/2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Appoint Maureen McAnerny to the Beach Management Advisory Committee for a term to expire 03/31/2027
To appoint Maureen McAnerny to the Beach Management Advisory Committee for a term to expire 03/31/2027
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Maureen McAnerny to the Beach Management Advisory Committee for a term to expire 03/31/2027. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Reappoint Janice Riehle to the Caretakers of Veterans Graves for a term to expire 06/18/2025
To reappoint Janice Riehle to the Caretakers of Veterans Graves for a term to expire 06/18/2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to reappoint Janice Riehle to the Caretakers of Veterans Graves for a term to expire 06/18/2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Brien Hines to the Caretakers of Veterans Graves for a term to expire 03/31/2027
To appoint Brien Hines to the Caretakers of Veterans Graves for a term to expire 03/31/2027
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moves to appoint Brien Hines to the Caretakers of Veterans Graves for a term to expire 03/31/2027. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Appoint Joseph Saia to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Advisory Committee with a term to expire 03/31/2027
To appoint Joseph Saia to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Advisory Committee with a term to expire 03/31/2027
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to appoint Joseph Saia to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Advisory Committee with a term to expire 03/31/2027. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Appoint Rico Madamma to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Advisory Committee with a term to expire 03/31/2026
To appoint Rico Madamma to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Advisory Committee with a term to expire 03/31/2026
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Rico Madamma to the Climate and Coastal Resiliency Advisory Committee with a term to expire 03/31/2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Kellie Dionne to the Community Preservation Act Committee with a term to expire 03/31/2027
To appoint Kellie Dionne to the Community Preservation Act Committee with a term to expire 03/31/2027
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Kellie Dionne to the Community Preservation Act Committee with a term to expire 03/31/2027. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Appoint Doctor Roberta Berrien to the Dennis Housing Authority for a term to expire 3/31/2028
To appoint Doctor Roberta Berrien to the Dennis Housing Authority for a term to expire 3/31/2028
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Doctor Roberta Berrien to the Dennis Housing Authority for a term to expire 3/31/2028. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Appoint Mark Levitt as an Alternate to the Historical Commission with a term to expire 03/31/2025
To appoint Mark Levitt as an Alternate to the Historical Commission with a term to expire 03/31/2025
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Mark Levitt as an Alternate to the Historical Commission with a term to expire 03/31/2025. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Sharon Machuga to Memorial Day Observance Committee for a term to expire 03/31/2026
To appoint Sharon Machuga to Memorial Day Observance Committee for a term to expire 03/31/2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moves to appoint Sharon Machuga to Memorial Day Observance Committee for a term to expire 03/31/2026. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Appoint Brien Hines to the Memorial Day Observance Committee with a term to expire 03/31/2027
To appoint Brien Hines to the Memorial Day Observance Committee with a term to expire 03/31/2027
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moves to appoint Brien Hines to the Memorial Day Observance Committee with a term to expire 03/31/2027. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Appoint Kyle Pedicini as an Alternate to the Planning Board with a term to expire 03/31/2025
To appoint Kyle Pedicini as an Alternate to the Planning Board with a term to expire 03/31/2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Kyle Pedicini as an Alternate to the Planning Board with a term to expire 03/31/2025. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Appoint Mary Davis to the Full-Term Member position on the Recreation Commission with a term to expire 03/31/2027
To appoint Mary Davis to the Full-Term Member position on the Recreation Commission with a term to expire 03/31/2027
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Mary Davis to the Full-Term Member position on the Recreation Commission with a term to expire 03/31/2027. John Terrio seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Ford Stewart at the Alternate on the Recreation Commission with a term to expire 03/31/2025
To appoint Ford Stewart at the Alternate on the Recreation Commission with a term to expire 03/31/2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moves to appoint Ford Stewart at the Alternate on the Recreation Commission with a term to expire 03/31/2025. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Appoint Rico Madamma to the Full-Term Member position on the Road Safety Taskforce for a term to expire 03/31/2027
To appoint Rico Madamma to the Full-Term Member position on the Road Safety Taskforce for a term to expire 03/31/2027
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Rico Madamma to the Full-Term Member position on the Road Safety Taskforce for a term to expire 03/31/2027. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Mark Levitt as the Alternate to the Road Safety Taskforce with a term to expire 03/31/2025
To appoint Mark Levitt as the Alternate to the Road Safety Taskforce with a term to expire 03/31/2025
From the minutes
“John Terrio moves to appoint Mark Levitt as the Alternate to the Road Safety Taskforce with a term to expire 03/31/2025. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The board unanimously in favor.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Thomas Slayter to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a term to expire 03/31/2027
To appoint Thomas Slayter to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a term to expire 03/31/2027
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Thomas Slayter to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a term to expire 03/31/2027. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Heather Peters from an Alternate position to a Full-Term Member on the Waterways Commission with a term to expire 03/31/2027
To appoint Heather Peters from an Alternate position to a Full-Term Member on the Waterways Commission with a term to expire 03/31/2027
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to appoint Heather Peters from an Alternate position to a Full-Term Member on the Waterways Commission with a term to expire 03/31/2027. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Appoint Gary Barber from an Alternate Member to a Full-Term Member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire 03/31/2027
To appoint Gary Barber from an Alternate Member to a Full-Term Member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire 03/31/2027
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Gary Barber from an Alternate Member to a Full-Term Member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire 03/31/2027. John Terrio seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Dan Chamberlain to the Full-Term Member position on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire 03/31/2026
To appoint Dan Chamberlain to the Full-Term Member position on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire 03/31/2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moves to appoint Dan Chamberlain to the Full-Term Member position on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire 03/31/2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Sharon Machuga as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire 03/31/2025
To appoint Sharon Machuga as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire 03/31/2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Sharon Machuga as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire 03/31/2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Bill Clarke from an Alternate to a Full-Term Member on the Zoning By-Law Study Committee with a term to expire 03/31/2027
To appoint Bill Clarke from an Alternate to a Full-Term Member on the Zoning By-Law Study Committee with a term to expire 03/31/2027
From the minutes
“James Plath moved to appoint Bill Clarke from an Alternate to a Full-Term Member on the Zoning By-Law Study Committee with a term to expire 03/31/2027. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Opt out of Vote- By- Mail ballots for the October 8, 2024 Special Town Election
To opt out of Vote- By- Mail ballots for the October 8, 2024 Special Town Election
From the minutes
“Dennis voted to opt out of Vote- By- Mail ballots for the October 8, 2024 Special Town Election. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (second: Terrio)
Accept the employment contract for Assistant Fire Chief Geoffrey Mullholland
To accept the employment contract for Assistant Fire Chief Geoffrey Mullholland
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to accept the employment contract for Assistant Fire Chief Geoffrey Mullholland. John Terrio seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Approve the Friends of Dennis Senior Center's request to host American Red Cross blood drive at the Dennis Senior Center on October 5, 2024 and
To approve the Friends of Dennis Senior Center's request to host American Red Cross blood drive at the Dennis Senior Center on October 5, 2024 and
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Friends of Dennis Senior Center's request to host American Red Cross blood drive at the Dennis Senior Center on October 5, 2024 and Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Appropriate the Wetland Protection Act Fund in the amount of $9,350 as outlined in the memo dated June 12
To appropriate the Wetland Protection Act Fund in the amount of $9,350 as outlined in the memo dated June 12
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appropriate the Wetland Protection Act Fund in the amount of $9,350 as outlined in the memo dated June 12. John Terrio seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0 MINUTES The Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the April 23, 2024 Select Board meeting pending grammatical errors..” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Adjourn into Executive Session at 7:30pm
To adjourn into Executive Session at 7:30pm
The minutes name Paul McCormick as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 7:30pm. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. Chris Lambton aye, Paul McCormick aye, John Terrio aye, Carlyn Carey aye, Jim Plath aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick)
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