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Dave Sampson
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Sampson as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 25 of 27 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- Oct 21, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 9, 2020 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (27)
- Apr 29, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Mar 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Nov 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 23, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Jul 9, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 25, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Apr 15It was moved and seconded that the Sandwich Conservation…Motion: It was moved and seconded that the Sandwich Conservation Trust can…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Sampson: Yes
April 15, 2021: It was moved and seconded that the Sandwich Conservation Trust can site temporary Earth Day signs on Town property
It was moved and seconded that the Sandwich Conservation Trust can site temporary Earth Day signs on Town property.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“It was moved and seconded that the Sandwich Conservation Trust can site temporary Earth Day signs on Town property. Approved unanimously by roll call vote..”
Feb 4That the Board grant the annual alcohol license to…Motion: that the Board grant the annual alcohol license to Beach House…Failed 2–3 · Sampson: Not recorded
February 4, 2021: That the Board grant the annual alcohol license to Beach House on the Bay Inc. d/b/a The Seal; 2 Jarves St., Chris Wilson, Manager
That the Board grant the annual alcohol license to Beach House on the Bay Inc. d/b/a The Seal; 2 Jarves St., Chris Wilson, Manager. There was no second to the motion. Mr. Riley said the Board needed to vote; if denied, they will need to give reasons for the denial. Mr. Miller then seconded the motion.
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved that the Board grant the annual alcohol license to Beach House on the Bay Inc. d/b/a The Seal; 2 Jarves St., Chris Wilson, Manager. There was no second to the motion. Mr. Riley said the Board needed to vote; if denied, they will need to give reasons for the denial. Mr. Miller then seconded the motion. Motion failed with two in favor and three opposed..” (Motion: George)
Nov 19Approve 1,5,2,3,6.7 with a 2.5% increase in bag fees,…Motion: To approve 1,5,2,3,6.7 with a 2.5% increase in bag fees, along…Passed 3–2 · Sampson: Yes
November 19, 2020: Approve 1,5,2,3,6.7 with a 2.5% increase in bag fees, along with any vehicle with a commercial license plate must have a commercial sticker
To approve 1,5,2,3,6.7 with a 2.5% increase in bag fees, along with any vehicle with a commercial license plate must have a commercial sticker.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Holden, Miller, SampsonNo: George, HoctorThe minutes read: "Motion was approved by roll call vote: Mr. Miller, Mr. Sampson, & Mr. Holden approved, Mr. George and Mr. Hoctor opposed." They do not say who made the final motion. The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Final motion: To approve 1,5,2,3,6.7 with a 2.5% increase in bag fees, along with any vehicle with a commercial license plate must have a commercial sticker. Seconded by Mr. Holden. This would be a total of $107,500. Motion was approved by roll call vote: Mr. Miller, Mr. Sampson, & Mr. Holden approved, Mr. George and Mr. Hoctor opposed..” (second: Holden)
Aug 6Approve both license applications for entertainment license with a…Motion: To approve both license applications for entertainment license with a stipulation…Passed 4–1 · Sampson: No
August 6, 2020: Approve both license applications for entertainment license with a stipulation that if approved, the second one would be returned to the Town, and contingent on the occupancy permit for the…
To approve both license applications for entertainment license with a stipulation that if approved, the second one would be returned to the Town, and contingent on the occupancy permit for the Seal.
Voted: No
Yes: George, Hoctor, Holden, MillerNo: SampsonThe minutes say "Approved by roll call vote, with Mr. Sampson voting against." without a count; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to approve both license applications for entertainment license with a stipulation that if approved, the second one would be returned to the Town, and contingent on the occupancy permit for the Seal. Seconded by Mr. George. Approved by roll call vote, with Mr. Sampson voting against..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: George)
Votes with no disagreement (86)
From the Sandwich Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Sandwich Enterprise (capenews.net).
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