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July 16, 2024
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Wixon School Building Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Kevin Magnan to the full-time position on the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee for a term to expire on March 31, 2027
To appoint Kevin Magnan to the full-time position on the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee for a term to expire on March 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to appoint Kevin Magnan to the full-time position on the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee for a term to expire on March 31, 2027. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Appoint Josh Brimdyr and Kathleen Kane to the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee for terms to expire on March 31, 2025
To appoint Josh Brimdyr and Kathleen Kane to the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee for terms to expire on March 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to appoint Josh Brimdyr and Kathleen Kane to the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee for terms to expire on March 31, 2025. John Terrio seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Allow the existing committee to continue moving forward in this direction until we obtain the cost to either repair, remove, and /or replace the existing piping sewage system that is in the part...
To allow the existing committee to continue moving forward in this direction until we obtain the cost to either repair, remove, and /or replace the existing piping sewage system that is in the part of the building we are looking to retain and to come back to us, and at that time we make a final decision on the future direction of the committee
Yes: McCormick, Plath, TerrioNo: Carey, Lambton
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to allow the existing committee to continue moving forward in this direction until we obtain the cost to either repair, remove, and /or replace the existing piping sewage system that is in the part of the building we are looking to retain and to come back to us, and at that time we make a final decision on the future direction of the committee. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. Chris Lambton nay, Paul McCormick aye, John Terrio aye, Jim Plath aye, Carlyn Carey nay. VOTE: 3-2-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Accept the check into the Miscellaneous income account ending in 8983 in the amount of $9, 239.04
To accept the check into the Miscellaneous income account ending in 8983 in the amount of $9, 239.04
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to accept the check into the Miscellaneous income account ending in 8983 in the amount of $9, 239.04. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Endorse the letter of support for Verizon Broadband
To endorse the letter of support for Verizon Broadband
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to endorse the letter of support for Verizon Broadband. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Endorse the letter of support for Comcast
To endorse the letter of support for Comcast
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to endorse the letter of support for Comcast. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Have Administration prepare a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and copy the Cape Cod Commission requesting either a road safety audit or other speed safety study to be...
To have Administration prepare a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and copy the Cape Cod Commission requesting either a road safety audit or other speed safety study to be performed and for MassDOT to work with the Town on finding such improvements
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to have Administration prepare a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and copy the Cape Cod Commission requesting either a road safety audit or other speed safety study to be performed and for MassDOT to work with the Town on finding such improvements. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Address a letter from the Town Select Board, the Chief of Police, and the Fire Chief to the State Representatives and State Senators requesting assistance in regards to this matter and copy the...
To address a letter from the Town Select Board, the Chief of Police, and the Fire Chief to the State Representatives and State Senators requesting assistance in regards to this matter and copy the Massachusetts Department of Transportation
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to address a letter from the Town Select Board, the Chief of Police, and the Fire Chief to the State Representatives and State Senators requesting assistance in regards to this matter and copy the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Support Dennis Recreations amended application in the amount of $1.3 million and include a letter of support from the Select Board
To support Dennis Recreations amended application in the amount of $1.3 million and include a letter of support from the Select Board
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to support Dennis Recreations amended application in the amount of $1.3 million and include a letter of support from the Select Board. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Accept the donation of the SAFE Boat and Trailer through the Federal Governments Surplus Program
To accept the donation of the SAFE Boat and Trailer through the Federal Governments Surplus Program
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to accept the donation of the SAFE Boat and Trailer through the Federal Governments Surplus Program. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Abigail Plourde as a Probationary Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to M.G.L. 41-97A subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning July 24, 2024 and expiring...
To appoint Abigail Plourde as a Probationary Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to M.G.L. 41-97A subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning July 24, 2024 and expiring effective July 25th, 2025
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Abigail Plourde as a Probationary Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to M.G.L. 41-97A subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning July 24, 2024 and expiring effective July 25th, 2025. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Appoint Abigail Plourde as a Licensing Board agent for a term beginning July 24, 2024 and expiring July 25th, 2025
To appoint Abigail Plourde as a Licensing Board agent for a term beginning July 24, 2024 and expiring July 25th, 2025
From the minutes
“John moved to appoint Abigail Plourde as a Licensing Board agent for a term beginning July 24, 2024 and expiring July 25th, 2025. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Authorize a one-day permit for wedding ceremony at Mike Stacey Park
To authorize a one-day permit for wedding ceremony at Mike Stacey Park
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to authorize a one-day permit for wedding ceremony at Mike Stacey Park. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Approve the minutes of the May 21 2024 Select Board meeting pending grammatical errors and
To approve the minutes of the May 21 2024 Select Board meeting pending grammatical errors and
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the minutes of the May 21 2024 Select Board meeting pending grammatical errors and Paul McCormick seconded the motion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Approve the minutes of the June 4, 2024 Select Board meeting pending grammatical errors and
To approve the minutes of the June 4, 2024 Select Board meeting pending grammatical errors and
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2024 Select Board meeting pending grammatical errors and Paul McCormick seconded the motion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Approve the minutes of the June 18, 2024 Select Board Meeting pending grammatical errors and
To approve the minutes of the June 18, 2024 Select Board Meeting pending grammatical errors and
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2024 Select Board Meeting pending grammatical errors and John Terri seconded the motion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Adjourn to Executive Session at 7:30pm
To adjourn to Executive Session at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:30pm. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Carey aye, Plath aye. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
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