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October 29, 2024
34 recorded votes, 5 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
During the meeting:
- John Terrio stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Appoint David Bowie to the Cemetery Advisory Committee to fill a Full-Term vacancy for a term to expire March 31, 2027
To appoint David Bowie to the Cemetery Advisory Committee to fill a Full-Term vacancy for a term to expire March 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to appoint David Bowie to the Cemetery Advisory Committee to fill a Full-Term vacancy for a term to expire March 31, 2027. Paul McCormick seconded. The board voted unanimously in favor. The board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Appoint Michael Marten to the Golf Advisory Committee as a Full- Term Member with a 3- year term to expire March 31, 2027
To appoint Michael Marten to the Golf Advisory Committee as a Full- Term Member with a 3- year term to expire March 31, 2027
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Michael Marten to the Golf Advisory Committee as a Full- Term Member with a 3- year term to expire March 31, 2027. Paul McCormick seconded. The board voted unanimously in favor. The board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Eric Oman to the Old Kings Highway Regional Historic District Committee as an Alternate Member for a 1-year term to expire March 31, 2026
To appoint Eric Oman to the Old Kings Highway Regional Historic District Committee as an Alternate Member for a 1-year term to expire March 31, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Eric Oman to the Old Kings Highway Regional Historic District Committee as an Alternate Member for a 1-year term to expire March 31, 2026. John Terrio seconded. The board voted unanimously in favor. The board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Kyle Pedicini to the Planning Board as a Full-Term Member with a 3-year term to expire March 31, 2027
To appoint Kyle Pedicini to the Planning Board as a Full-Term Member with a 3-year term to expire March 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Kyle Pedicini to the Planning Board as a Full-Term Member with a 3-year term to expire March 31, 2027. Carlyn Carey seconded. The board voted unanimously in favor. The board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Appoint Sally Bickford to the Planning Board as a Full-Term Member with a 3-year term a term to expire March 31, 2025
To appoint Sally Bickford to the Planning Board as a Full-Term Member with a 3-year term a term to expire March 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moves to appoint Sally Bickford to the Planning Board as a Full-Term Member with a 3-year term a term to expire March 31, 2025. Carlyn Carey seconded. The board voted unanimously in favor. The board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Appoint Robert Samoluk to the Planning Board as an Alternate Member with a 1-year term to expire March 31, 2025
To appoint Robert Samoluk to the Planning Board as an Alternate Member with a 1-year term to expire March 31, 2025
From the minutes
“John Terrio moves to appoint Robert Samoluk to the Planning Board as an Alternate Member with a 1-year term to expire March 31, 2025. Paul McCormick seconded. The board voted unanimously in favor. The board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Karina England-Quest to the Planning Board as an Alternate Member for a 1-year term to expire March 31, 2025
To appoint Karina England-Quest to the Planning Board as an Alternate Member for a 1-year term to expire March 31, 2025. The board
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moves to appoint Karina England-Quest to the Planning Board as an Alternate Member for a 1-year term to expire March 31, 2025. The board voted unanimously in favor. The board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio)
Appoint Carol Terrio to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council as a Full-Term Member for a 3-year term to expire March 31, 2027
To appoint Carol Terrio to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council as a Full-Term Member for a 3-year term to expire March 31, 2027
John Terrio stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Carol Terrio to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council as a Full-Term Member for a 3-year term to expire March 31, 2027. Carlyn Carey seconded. The board voted all in favor. The board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Appoint Juliana Benoit to the Substance Use Disorder Council as a Full-Term Member for a 3-year term to expire March 31, 2027
To appoint Juliana Benoit to the Substance Use Disorder Council as a Full-Term Member for a 3-year term to expire March 31, 2027
John Terrio stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“James Plath moves to appoint Juliana Benoit to the Substance Use Disorder Council as a Full-Term Member for a 3-year term to expire March 31, 2027. Paul McCormick seconded. The board voted with all in favor. The board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Approve the approve the Annual All Alcohol Liquor License transfer application for Whiskey Journeyman Corporation at 458 Main St. Dennis with the hours of Monday through Friday 10am to 9pm and...
To approve the approve the Annual All Alcohol Liquor License transfer application for Whiskey Journeyman Corporation at 458 Main St. Dennis with the hours of Monday through Friday 10am to 9pm and Sundays 10am to 8pm
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the approve the Annual All Alcohol Liquor License transfer application for Whiskey Journeyman Corporation at 458 Main St. Dennis with the hours of Monday through Friday 10am to 9pm and Sundays 10am to 8pm. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Approve the approve the Annual All Alcohol Liquor License application for Whiskey Journeyman Corporation at 458 Main St. Dennis with the manager on site to be Trevor Kenney
To approve the approve the Annual All Alcohol Liquor License application for Whiskey Journeyman Corporation at 458 Main St. Dennis with the manager on site to be Trevor Kenney
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the approve the Annual All Alcohol Liquor License application for Whiskey Journeyman Corporation at 458 Main St. Dennis with the manager on site to be Trevor Kenney. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Approve the application for Access Over Town Property at 79 Chase Avenue on December 9" and 10, 2024
To approve the application for Access Over Town Property at 79 Chase Avenue on December 9" and 10, 2024
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the application for Access Over Town Property at 79 Chase Avenue on December 9" and 10, 2024. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the Service Master estimate for the Boarding of the first and second floor windows of the Wixon School Building
To approve the Service Master estimate for the Boarding of the first and second floor windows of the Wixon School Building
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Service Master estimate for the Boarding of the first and second floor windows of the Wixon School Building. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Disband the temporary Wixon School Building Committee and
To disband the temporary Wixon School Building Committee and
Yes: Carey, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: Plath
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to disband the temporary Wixon School Building Committee and Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board proceeded to vote. VOTE: 4-1-0 (Plath nay).” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Direct staff to work on an article for STM for the asbestos abatement to bring forth at Annual Town Meeting in May
To direct staff to work on an article for STM for the asbestos abatement to bring forth at Annual Town Meeting in May
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to direct staff to work on an article for STM for the asbestos abatement to bring forth at Annual Town Meeting in May. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Award the Dennis Highlands Golf Course Restaurant Concession to Green Jacket LLC with a two-year option as outlined in the memo from Maryellen Fabiano-Stowe
To award the Dennis Highlands Golf Course Restaurant Concession to Green Jacket LLC with a two-year option as outlined in the memo from Maryellen Fabiano-Stowe
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to award the Dennis Highlands Golf Course Restaurant Concession to Green Jacket LLC with a two-year option as outlined in the memo from Maryellen Fabiano-Stowe. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the gift as outlined in the memo
To accept the gift as outlined in the memo
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the gift as outlined in the memo. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
The chair sign the document provided
The chair sign the document provided
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved that the chair sign the document provided. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Execute the employment agreement for Josee Cardinal as Finance Director
To execute the employment agreement for Josee Cardinal as Finance Director
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to execute the employment agreement for Josee Cardinal as Finance Director. Jim Plath seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Approve through the Select Board Chair the Local Initiative Project Local Action Units Application for the 16-unit condominium ownership project at Residences at the Columns at 401 Main Street...
To approve through the Select Board Chair the Local Initiative Project Local Action Units Application for the 16-unit condominium ownership project at Residences at the Columns at 401 Main Street West Dennis
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve through the Select Board Chair the Local Initiative Project Local Action Units Application for the 16-unit condominium ownership project at Residences at the Columns at 401 Main Street West Dennis. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Direct staff to set up a meeting with members of the Dennis Water District
To direct staff to set up a meeting with members of the Dennis Water District
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to direct staff to set up a meeting with members of the Dennis Water District. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for MWH Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $82,030,028 for construction of Waste Water Recovery Facility
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for MWH Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $82,030,028 for construction of Waste Water Recovery Facility
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for MWH Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $82,030,028 for construction of Waste Water Recovery Facility. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for Robert B. Our, Co. in the amount of $29,766,112.54 installation of collection system and associated pumping stations
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for Robert B. Our, Co. in the amount of $29,766,112.54 installation of collection system and associated pumping stations
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for Robert B. Our, Co. in the amount of $29,766,112.54 installation of collection system and associated pumping stations. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for Dig It Construction, Co. in the amount of $14,215,595.84installation of collection system and associated pumping stations
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for Dig It Construction, Co. in the amount of $14,215,595.84installation of collection system and associated pumping stations
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for Dig It Construction, Co. in the amount of $14,215,595.84installation of collection system and associated pumping stations John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for RJV Construction, Co. in the amount of $20,262,727 installation of collection system and associated pumping stations
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for RJV Construction, Co. in the amount of $20,262,727 installation of collection system and associated pumping stations
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for RJV Construction, Co. in the amount of $20,262,727 installation of collection system and associated pumping stations. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Execute Confirmatory Order of Taking of 120 Theophilus F. Smith Road and
To execute Confirmatory Order of Taking of 120 Theophilus F. Smith Road and
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to execute Confirmatory Order of Taking of 120 Theophilus F. Smith Road and John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Execute the Order of Taking of Easements in Private Ways and
To execute the Order of Taking of Easements in Private Ways and
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to execute the Order of Taking of Easements in Private Ways and John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Execute the Order of Taking of Easements in 270 Main Street and
To execute the Order of Taking of Easements in 270 Main Street and
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to execute the Order of Taking of Easements in 270 Main Street and John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Execute Acceptance of Easement for 592 Main Street
To execute Acceptance of Easement for 592 Main Street
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to execute Acceptance of Easement for 592 Main Street John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Execute the Acceptance of Easement for 260 Main Street and
To execute the Acceptance of Easement for 260 Main Street and
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to execute the Acceptance of Easement for 260 Main Street and John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Sign the Side Letter Agreement for 260 Main Street and
To sign the Side Letter Agreement for 260 Main Street and
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to sign the Side Letter Agreement for 260 Main Street and John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Sign the Side Letter Agreement for 592 Main Street and
To sign the Side Letter Agreement for 592 Main Street and
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to sign the Side Letter Agreement for 592 Main Street and John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the minutes of September 24, 2024 pending grammatical corrections
To approve the minutes of September 24, 2024 pending grammatical corrections
The minutes name John Terrio as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the minutes of September 24, 2024 pending grammatical corrections. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio)
Adjourn at 6:47pm
To adjourn at 6:47pm
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to adjourn at 6:47pm. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
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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