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Dennis Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

September 10, 2024

13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Continue the hearing until September 24, 2024 and

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To continue the hearing until September 24, 2024 and

From the minutes

“Chris Lambton moved to continue the hearing until September 24, 2024 and John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Change Article 1: FY2024 Budget from $21,000 to $10,000 creating a new total of $83,609

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To change Article 1: FY2024 Budget from $21,000 to $10,000 creating a new total of $83,609

Yes: Carey, McCormick, Plath, TerrioNo: Lambton

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to change Article 1: FY2024 Budget from $21,000 to $10,000 creating a new total of $83,609. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-1-0 (Lambton nay).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Place and support Article 17: Local Comprehensive Plan update

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and support Article 17: Local Comprehensive Plan update

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 17: Local Comprehensive Plan update. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Close and sign the Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Close and sign the Warrant

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick made a motion to close and sign the Warrant. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Reduce hours for the first week of in-person Early Voting prior to the Presidential Election

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reduce hours for the first week of in-person Early Voting prior to the Presidential Election

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to reduce hours for the first week of in-person Early Voting prior to the Presidential Election. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend the Reserve Fund Transfer Request of $50,000 for the Cart Barn upgrades

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the Reserve Fund Transfer Request of $50,000 for the Cart Barn upgrades

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to recommend the Reserve Fund Transfer Request of $50,000 for the Cart Barn upgrades. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Appoint Erik Boyer as Deputy Shellfish Constable and Special Police Offer with Powers Limited to MGL C. 130, 90B, & 270

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Erik Boyer as Deputy Shellfish Constable and Special Police Offer with Powers Limited to MGL C. 130, 90B, & 270

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Erik Boyer as Deputy Shellfish Constable and Special Police Offer with Powers Limited to MGL C. 130, 90B, & 270. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Appoint Caleb Tolley as Probationary Police Officer and Licensing Board agent effective September 16, 2024

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Caleb Tolley as Probationary Police Officer and Licensing Board agent effective September 16, 2024

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Caleb Tolley as Probationary Police Officer and Licensing Board agent effective September 16, 2024. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Sign the Licensing Agreement and lease with DY Youth Babe Ruth League for use of ballfields and property at 901 Route 134, South Dennis

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To sign the Licensing Agreement and lease with DY Youth Babe Ruth League for use of ballfields and property at 901 Route 134, South Dennis

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to sign the Licensing Agreement and lease with DY Youth Babe Ruth League for use of ballfields and property at 901 Route 134, South Dennis. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approval as outlined in the memo

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approval as outlined in the memo

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved approval as outlined in the memo. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approval as outlined in the memo

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved approval as outlined in the memo. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adopt the FY25 Goals as outlined in the memo

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt the FY25 Goals as outlined in the memo

From the minutes

“Carlyn Carey moved to adopt the FY25 Goals as outlined in the memo. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn at 6:15pm

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 6:15pm

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to adjourn at 6:15pm. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (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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