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August 27, 2024
19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Finance 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
Close the fee hearing and the Board
To close the fee hearing and the Board
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to close the fee hearing and the Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick)
Approve the Municipal Buildings Fees as outlined with the amendment of $750 security deposit
To approve the Municipal Buildings Fees as outlined with the amendment of $750 security deposit
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Municipal Buildings Fees as outlined with the amendment of $750 security deposit. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 3: CPC Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) Paydown - West Schoolhouse
To place and support Article 3: CPC Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) Paydown - West Schoolhouse
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 3: CPC Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) Paydown - West Schoolhouse. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 9; Phase 1 Wastewater Implementation Plan - Phase 1 Collection System and Wastewater Recovery Facility
To place and support Article 9; Phase 1 Wastewater Implementation Plan - Phase 1 Collection System and Wastewater Recovery Facility
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 9; Phase 1 Wastewater Implementation Plan - Phase 1 Collection System and Wastewater Recovery Facility. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 11: Municipal Building Rental Fees and
To place and support Article 11: Municipal Building Rental Fees and
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 11: Municipal Building Rental Fees and John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 15: Acquisition of 61A Old Hills Road
To place and support Article 15: Acquisition of 61A Old Hills Road
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to place and support Article 15: Acquisition of 61A Old Hills Road. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Place and support Article 21: Classification Market Adjustment (AFSCME A)
To place and support Article 21: Classification Market Adjustment (AFSCME A)
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 21: Classification Market Adjustment (AFSCME A). John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Set aside $150,000 from free cash to be used toward a Local Comprehensive Plan
To set aside $150,000 from free cash to be used toward a Local Comprehensive Plan
Yes: Carey, Lambton, McCormick, PlathNo: Terrio
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to set aside $150,000 from free cash to be used toward a Local Comprehensive Plan. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. VOTE: 4-1-0 (Terrio nay).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Adopt the AOTP policy as revised
To adopt the AOTP policy as revised
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adopt the AOTP policy as revised. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Execute the Land Development Agreement for 187 Depot Street
To execute the Land Development Agreement for 187 Depot Street
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to execute the Land Development Agreement for 187 Depot Street. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Brienchard St. Fleur, Madison McCarthy, and Derek Keenan at Student Officers pursuant to MGL 41 Section 96B effective August 26,2024 and ending upon completion of, or the withdrawal or...
To appoint Brienchard St. Fleur, Madison McCarthy, and Derek Keenan at Student Officers pursuant to MGL 41 Section 96B effective August 26,2024 and ending upon completion of, or the withdrawal or termination from the Plymouth Police Academy Training Program
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Brienchard St. Fleur, Madison McCarthy, and Derek Keenan at Student Officers pursuant to MGL 41 Section 96B effective August 26,2024 and ending upon completion of, or the withdrawal or termination from the Plymouth Police Academy Training Program. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Authorize the October 8, 2024 Special Town Election ballot language
To authorize the October 8, 2024 Special Town Election ballot language
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the October 8, 2024 Special Town Election ballot language. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Execute the Licensing Agreement with Exxon Mobile
To execute the Licensing Agreement with Exxon Mobile
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to execute the Licensing Agreement with Exxon Mobile. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor .VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for #1 Ambulance for $791,978 using Metropolitan Planning Council Contract
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for #1 Ambulance for $791,978 using Metropolitan Planning Council Contract
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for #1 Ambulance for $791,978 using Metropolitan Planning Council Contract. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for #2 Ambulance for $810,376 using Metropolitan Planning Council Contract
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for #2 Ambulance for $810,376 using Metropolitan Planning Council Contract
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for #2 Ambulance for $810,376 using Metropolitan Planning Council Contract. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for #3 Ladder Truck for $810,376 using Metropolitan Planning Council Contract
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for #3 Ladder Truck for $810,376 using Metropolitan Planning Council Contract
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for #3 Ladder Truck for $810,376 using Metropolitan Planning Council Contract. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Bring an Article back to a subsequent Select Board meeting (the motion "previously given by Board member Plath")
Bring an Article back to a subsequent Select Board meeting (the motion "previously given by Board member Plath")
Yes: McCormick, PlathNo: Carey, Lambton, TerrioThe minutes do not record a seconder; the Chair "reiterated the motion previously given by Board member Plath". The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Plath aye, McCormick aye, Lambton nay, Carey nay, Terrio nay. VOTE: 2-3-0.”
Approve the minutes of the August 13, 2024 Select Board meeting pending grammatical corrections
To approve the minutes of the August 13, 2024 Select Board meeting pending grammatical corrections
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2024 Select Board meeting pending grammatical corrections. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Adjourn the meeting at 6:35pm
Adjourn the meeting at 6:35pm
From the minutes
“John Terrio made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:35pm. Jim Plath seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
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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