Town Council Meeting – Thursday, April 25, 2024
The April 25, 2024 Meeting of the Barnstable Town Council was conducted in person. The public was able to attend in person or participate remotely in Public Comment or during a Public Hearing via Zoom. The public was able to view the meeting on Barnstable Government Access Xfinity Channel 8 or 1070 or in High Definition on Xfinity Channel 1072 or via the live stream through the Town website. Town Council President Felicia Penn called the meeting to order and Town Clerk Ann Quirk took the Roll Call.
Town Council Vice President Craig Tamash introduced Sgt. Jeffrey Jackson, a member of the Barnstable Police Department for 26 years who spent four years as a K-9 handler in the Air Force to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Sgt. Jackson spent 16 years as a K-9 handler and was recently promoted to Sergeant.
President Penn offered a Moment of Silence.
Next was Public Comment.
Council Response to Public Comment followed.
President Penn invited Dan Santos, Director of Public Works, to the podium to respond to some of the questions asked during Public Comment.
President Penn announced that Mr. Ells’s Town Manager Communications for the period of April 3-23, 2024 had been pre-recorded and was shown on our Government Access Channel prior to the meeting. The recorded version of Mr. Ells’s Town Manager Communications may be viewed here and the itemized list is shared below:
- We are proceeding with the budget action calendar for FY 2025. A public fee hearing was held on March 19, 2024 for the proposed changes to FY 2025 fees. Comments were accepted through April 19, 2024. The FY 2025 proposed fee changes were approved on April 22, 2024. The FY25 proposed capital program and FY25 to FY29 Capital Plan has been submitted to the Town Council and is available on the town’s website for viewing. Public hearings on the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) orders are scheduled to begin April 25, 2023. At their April 3, 2024 meeting the School Committee voted to recommend the school department’s Fiscal Year 2025 proposed operating budget. The vote was unanimous with all five members present voting in the affirmative. The School Department’s Fiscal Year 2025 proposed operating budget totals $92,269,656. I have forwarded this proposed budget to our Finance Director and it will be incorporated into the Town of Barnstable proposed FY 2025 Operating Budget for consideration by Town Council. For information on our fiscal year budgets please view the Town’s Open Budget website at http://budget.townofbarnstable.us.
- As previously reported and in response to requests by Town Council and the public regarding monitoring the activation of the Vineyard Wind cable landing at Covell’s Beach, I continue discussions with Vineyard Wind regarding regular communication with the Town of Barnstable on safe and compliant operation of their system. Vineyard Wind is developing informational signage to be installed at the site to illustrate location and other project information so that those who visit Covell’s Beach may have access to such information. The informational signage will be installed in spring 2024. They are preparing a means of public access to information regarding issues of concern such as Electromagnetic Frequency (EMF) as well as other safety compliance aspects so that the public will know that the system is functioning in a safe and compliant manner. The Assistant Secretary for Government Affairs at the Executive of Energy and Environmental Affairs called regarding providing verification from state officials that the Vineyard Wind project is in fact safe and compliant with all state permitting. I await further action by state officials. In addition, the Town of Barnstable has met with an independent third-party expert to assist in verification of such safety issues. We will keep you informed of the progress on this matter.
- On April 4, 2024 I sent a letter to our Governor regarding concerns the Town of Barnstable has regarding the safety and compliance of wind projects as they land in and traverse through communities such as Barnstable, as well as other large-scale electric generating projects. In recent conversations with State Senator Julian Cyr and State Representative Kip Diggs, I have raised my concerns regarding a community’s liability and risk in the event of a catastrophic failure of any of the physical components of these large-scale electric generating projects, particularly their substations, which use large volumes of oil and hazardous materials. We believe the state, as the permitting entity, for these generating projects should be responsible for taking an active role in ensuring project compliance with all permitting requirements, including designating a state compliance officer for such projects. We further believe that the state should affirmatively agree to back-stop the project owner by being prepared to undertake an immediate emergency response and be responsible for the costs of responding to and remediating any catastrophic event in the event the project owner does not or cannot do so. I did receive a call from the Governor’s Office as a follow-up to our request asking for specifics as to the types of assurances the Town would recommend. We have taken this under advisement and will provide a response in the near future.
- Since our presentation on Groundwater 101 and a subsequent special meeting on PFAS, the Town Council President and I have been in discussions regarding the establishment of a Water Quality Advisory Committee to provide the Town Manager and Town Council with advice and information necessary to ensure the protection of the quality and quantity of water within the Town. I will keep you advised as this effort advances.
- On April 19, 2024, the Director of Public Works shared two videos explaining the Town’s proposed Nitrogen Improvements and New Headworks Facility Project which is currently ranked #1 on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund 2024 Draft Intended Use Plan. Below you will find two videos DPW prepared that help provide context and education regarding the project and need. These videos are intended to answer questions that you may have about the project.
- Water Works – Water Pollution Control Division Facility Tour
Link to view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6zQwOyJo8o
Duration: 19:50
As a follow-up to the previous treatment plant tour, Department of Public Works Communications Manager Kelly Collopy revisits the facility four years later to discuss with Water Pollution Control Division Supervisor Andrew Boule how treatment technology is evolving. Mr. Boule provides a refresher on the current wastewater treatment process while identifying areas of the treatment plant that need significant upgrades. Together, Mr. Boule and Ms. Collopy shed light on how Barnstable is pursuing next generation wastewater treatment through the Town’s proposed Nitrogen Improvements and New Headworks Facility Project.
- Water Works – A Conversation About Wastewater
Link to view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccmeCNGRGBs
Duration: 35:05
Department of Public Works Communications Manager Kelly Collopy sits down with Department of Public Works Assistant Director Robert Steen, P.E. and Water Pollution Control Division Supervisor Andrew Boule to discuss the next generation of wastewater treatment being pursued in Barnstable. Together the group works through common questions heard from the community regarding the costs associated with expanding and upgrading our wastewater infrastructure, the timing, the role of alternative technologies, and effluent. The conversation also includes a look at how upgrading the current wastewater treatment facility will position the Town well for addressing future needs, such as contaminants of emerging concern.
We hope this information is helpful as we proceed with these complex projects in our continued efforts to remain compliant with regulatory requirements and protect our environment.
- On January 30, 2024, the Town of Barnstable hosted a workshop as part of our Opioid Settlement Funds Community Engagement Process. Over 80 people were in attendance who contributed their time, energy, experience, insights, and ideas. We are still in the process of gathering community input so we are not yet synthesizing our data. The Town Council was previously forwarded the raw output of the workshop. If you were unable to attend the workshop in January, or if you know someone whose voice should be included, please see the attached invitation for our upcoming focus groups. We are gathering the following groups over the next few weeks:
- Community Groups and Service Providers, April 24th, 5:30-7:30 PM
- Barnstable Public Schools Staff & Administration: Monday, April 29th, 7:30 AM
- Loved ones of folks who have struggled with Opioid/Substance Use Disorder, May 1, 6-8 PM
- Individuals in recovery from Opioid/Substance Use Disorder: May 6, 5:30-7:30 PM
Groups are limited to 20 people. RSVPs are required: https://tinyurl.com/mpz7ws5r
- Town staff, in cooperation with Town Council leadership, discussed the status of the Housing Production Plan. Subsequent to the Town Council meeting, an updated draft of the plan will be available on the Town’s Housing website for review. We will issue communications to inform the public of its availability and invite comment. The updated draft will be presented to the Housing Committee for feedback. Public comments will be gathered and posted, and amendments will be put forward for consideration. Following this, the draft plan will be forwarded to the Planning Board. The plan will then proceed to the Town Council ‘Committee to Assess and Recommend Strategies for Housing Creation Within the Town’ and the Town Council for final adoption.
- Kelly Collopy, Communications Manager for the Public Works Department, will provide an update on Water Resource Management planning including the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan. Ms. Collopy’s PowerPoint may be viewed here.
President Penn invited Town Manager Ells to the podium to expand on the letter sent to the Governor on safety of wind projects and substations. Mr. Ells heard back from the Governor’s office in three days and they want to hear more. Mr. Ells is also working with Senator Julian Cyr. Among the items the Town has requested is that the state have a compliance and safety officer to answer the public’s questions.
The Council voted to approve Public Session Minutes: April 4, 2024.
Next was Communications from elected officials, boards, committees, and staff, commission reports, correspondence and announcements.
President Penn announced that the next Water Quality Workshop will be on Thursday, May 23rd. Same rules apply as previous meetings. Working on the program now and expect to have more information at the next meeting. We expect the same level of professionalism and subject matter experts as we had at the last workshop. The Public is invited to watch on live stream on the Town’s website (www.townofbarnstable.us) or watch on Comcast/Xfinity CH8, CH1070 or CH1072. The public is invited to submit questions (no statements, please) by noon on Wednesday, May 22nd.
Give a shout out to the Greater Hyannis Civic Association and Precinct 9 who stepped up to the challenge of helping a neighbor who was unable to address the level of trash and debris in their yard. They got permission to access the property, they worked in a very friendly manner, and they cleared it away for her and the neighborhood is now relieved that the situation has been addressed. It’s a really nice service for them to do.
The Planning & Development Department made a request for two Town Councilors to work with an applicant for working for off-site affordable units for a project that is going to be built in Hyannis. Councilors Bloom and Ludtke have been appointed by President Penn.
Two Massachusetts towns were listed as most trusting (leaving your doors unlocked*) in the country. Barnstable was listed as #5 in the country. Based upon FBI crime data analysis, there is a 1 in 94 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Barnstable. When comparing Barnstable to other Massachusetts communities, its crime rate is lower than about 25% of them. When looking at communities with similar population sizes in the rest of the country, Barnstable’s crime rate is notably lower than the average.
*Barnstable Police Chief Jean Challies does not recommend leaving your doors unlocked.
President Penn announced that a number of items would be taken out of order starting with NEW BUSINESS.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-183 .. Authorization to expend a Fiscal Year 2024 Car Seat Distribution Program Grant in the amount of $7,901.10 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research.
The item was presented by Barnstable Police Chief Jean Challies. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-184 Appointment to a Board/Committee/Commission: Council on Aging: Christine Beer, as an Associate member, to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Appeals Committee: Amanada Converse, as a Hyannis Business Community member to a term expiring 06/30/2025; Human Services Committee: Suzanne Welch, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Wendy Crocker, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Infrastructure and Energy Committee: William Beal, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Christopher Gloninger, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Mid Cape Cultural Council: Carolyn Ferrell as a regular member to a term expiring 12/31/2026; Steamship Authority Board of Governors: Robert Jones as the Town of Barnstable Representative member to a term expiring 12/31/2027; Youth Commission: Welmer “Junior” De Oliveira, as a student member to a term expiring 06/30/2025; Noah Lyonnais, as a student member to a term expiring 06/30/2025 Received a first reading and was referred to a Second Reading on 05/02/2024.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-209 Authorization to Contract for and Expend a Fiscal Year 2024 Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup in the amount of $20,000 for hiring technical services for technical review and public engagement of disposal site cleanup response actions associated with the Barnstable Fire Training Academy disposal site.
The item was presented by DPW Director Dan Santos. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-210 Appropriation Order in the amount of $80,000 and authorization to expend a grant in the amount of $120,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the Barnstable Stormwater Asset Management Plan was referred to a Public Hearing on 05/16/2024.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-211 Transfer Order in the amount of $477,887 from the Airport Enterprise Account to the Water Supply Division Enterprise Account to pay Capital and Operating expenses related to the assessment and remediation of PFAS contamination of the Maher Wells.
The item was presented by Cape Cod Gateway Airport Manager Katie Servis. DPW Director Dan Santos answered additional Town Council questions. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-212 Order authorizing and ratifying an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Barnstable and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for technical support of the Town’s Water Quality Monitoring and Wastewater Planning and Estuary Water Quality Sampling Programs received a First Reading and was referred to a Second Reading on 05/02/2024.
Next were selected OLD BUSINESS ITEMS:
Town Councilor Betty Ludtke recused herself from the next item.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-174 Appointment to a Board/Committee/Commission: Council on Aging: Charles Coyle, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2025; Maureen Hughes, as an alternate member, to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Historical Commission: Robert Frazee from an alternate member to a full member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Licensing Authority: Larry Decker from an alternate member to a full member position to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Sandy Neck Board: Richards French, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2024; Youth Commission: Nate Ludtke, as a student member to a term expiring 06/30/2025.
The item was presented by Town Councilor Kris Clark. The item was approved.
Councilor Ludtke returned to the dais.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-177 Fiscal Year 2024 Supplemental Appropriation Order for the Operating Budget of the Town Clerk in the amount of $35,000 for the purpose of covering election costs.
The item was presented by Town Clerk Ann Quirk. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-178 Order amending Chapter 183 of the General Ordinances to provide the maximum property tax work-off amount for seniors and veterans authorized by state law.
The item was presented by Finance Director Mark Milne. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-179 Appropriation Order in the amount of $15,000 to fund a Finfish and Shellfish Survey Project in Barnstable Harbor.
The item was presented by Town Manager Mark Ells. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-180 Fiscal Year 2024 Supplemental Appropriation Order for the Operating Budget of the Information Technology Department in the amount of $203,000 for the purpose of migrating and hosting the Town’s Munis Enterprise Resource Planning System on the internet.
The item was presented by Information Technology Director Jim Benoit. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-181 Fiscal Year 2024 Supplemental Appropriation Order for the Operating Budget of the Information Technology Department in the amount of $135,500 for the purpose of installing and maintaining a Rubrik Secure Backup Appliance.
The item was presented by Information Technology Director Jim Benoit. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-157 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $2,082,400 for funding the HVAC Upgrades Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by Cape Cod Gateway Airport Manager Katie Servis who was joined by Matt Elia, Cape Cod Gateway Airport Assistant Manager. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-158 Appropriation Order in the amount of $1,500,000 for funding the Terminal Optimization Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by Cape Cod Gateway Airport Manager Katie Servis who was joined by Matt Elia, Cape Cod Gateway Airport Assistant Manager. The item did not pass.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-159 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $550,000 for the Electric Aircraft Charging Facility Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by Cape Cod Gateway Airport Manager Katie Servis who was joined by Matt Elia, Cape Cod Gateway Airport Assistant Manager. The item was approved.
Ms. Servis’s PowerPoint for the three Cape Cod Gateway Airport items may be viewed here.
President Penn entertained a motion to open and continue Items 2024-141 through 2024-156, as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on May 2, 2024.
2024-141 Appropriation Order in the amount of $175,000 for funding the Network Infrastructure Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-142 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $900,000 for funding the Barnstable Community Innovation School Elevator Installation Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2024 – Fiscal Year 2028 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-143 Appropriation Order in the amount of $550,000 for funding the Playground Safety Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-144 Appropriation Order in the amount of $85,000 for funding the Paging System Upgrade at Hyannis West Elementary School and Enoch Cobb Early Learning Center Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-145 Appropriation Order in the amount of $344,000 for funding the Barnstable Intermediate School Exterior Door Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-146 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $3,353,700 for funding the Unit Ventilator Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-147 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $650,000 for funding the Auditorium RTU Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-148 Appropriation Order in the amount of $78,000 for funding the Hyannis West Parking Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-149 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $757,700 for funding the Barnstable Intermediate School Network Based Public Address System Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-150 Appropriation Order in the amount of $160,000 for funding the Hyannis West Locker Room Renovation Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-151 Appropriation Order in the amount of $200,000 for the funding the Plumbing Fixture Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-152 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $1,110,000 for funding the Barnstable High School Bathroom Renovation Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-153 Appropriation Order in the amount of $350,000 for funding the Barnstable High School Roof Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-154 Appropriation Order in the amount of $63,800 for funding the Barnstable United Elementary School Library Carpet Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-155 Appropriation Order in the amount of $318,000 for funding the Hyannis West Bathroom Renovations Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-156 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $1,000,000 for funding the HVAC Direct digital Control Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
OLD BUSINESS
AGENDA ITEM 2024-100 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $1,500,000 for funding the Pipe Replacement and Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
Prior to presenting the item, DPW Director Dan Santos introduced the DPW Staff joining him for the evening’s items: Assistant DPW Director Rob Steen, Town Engineer Griffin Beaudoin, Water Supply Division Supervisor Hans Keijser, Water Pollution Control Division Supervisor Andrew Boule, Town Architect Mark Marinaccio, DPW Communications Manager Kelly Collopy, and Michelle Trask, DPW Executive Assistant. Also in attendance was Water Supply Board Chair Sam Wilson. Mr. Keijser and Mr. Beaudoin assisted in answering the questions posed by Councilors. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-101 Appropriation Order in the amount of $200,000 for funding the Wells, Pump Stations, Treatment Plant Repair and Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by DPW Director Dan Santos. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-102 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $35,500,000 for funding the Straightway filtration plant project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by DPW Director Dan Santos. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-103 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $2,600,000 for funding the Mary Dunn Filtration Plant Design Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by DPW Director Dan Santos. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-104 Appropriation Order in the amount of $90,000 for funding the Solid Waste Tractor Brush-Mower Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by DPW Director Dan Santos. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-105 Appropriation Order in the amount of $50,000 for funding the Solid Waste Sweeper Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by DPW Director Dan Santos. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-106 Appropriation Order in the amount of $125,000 for the funding the Solid Waste Compactor Unit Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by DPW Director Dan Santos. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-107 Appropriation Order in the amount of $50,000 for funding the Solid Waste Container Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by DPW Director Dan Santos. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-108 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $1,000,000 for funding the Water Pollution Control Pump Station Rehabilitation Program as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by DPW Director Dan Santos. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-109 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $600,000 for funding the Water Pollution Control Effluent Sand Bed Valve Rehabilitation Program as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by DPW Director Dan Santos. Water Pollution Control Division Supervisor Andy Boule and Assistant DPW Director Rob Steen responded to Councilor questions. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-110 Appropriation Order in the amount of $150,000 for funding the Water Pollution Control System Rehabilitation Evaluation and Design Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by DPW Director Dan Santos. Water Pollution Control Division Supervisor Andy Boule and Assistant DPW Director Rob Steen responded to Councilor questions. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-111 Appropriation Order in the amount of $115,000 for funding the Water Pollution Control Bypass Pump Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by DPW Director Dan Santos. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-112 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $109,330,000 for funding the Water Pollution Control Facility Upgrades Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025- Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by DPW Director Dan Santos. Assistant DPW Director Rob Steen and Finance Director Mark Milne responded to Councilor questions. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-113 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $59,650,000 for funding the RT. 28 West Sewer Expansion Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by DPW Director Dan Santos. Town Engineer Griffin Beaudoin responded to Councilor questions. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-114 Appropriation Order in the amount of $750,000 for funding the Design of the Long Beach Sewer Expansion Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by DPW Director Dan Santos. Town Engineer Griffin Beaudoin and Water Pollution Control Division Supervisor Andy Boule responded to Councilor questions. The item was approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2024-115 Appropriation Order in the amount of $1,520,000 for funding the Private Road Repairs to School Street and Old Mill Road Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
The item was presented by DPW Director Dan Santos. Town Manager Mark Ells, Director Santos and Town Engineer Griffin Beaudoin responded to Councilor questions.
The Town Council voted to move the item.
The item was approved.
The Town Council voted to go past 11:00 PM.
President Penn entertained a motion to open and continue Items 2024-116 through 2024-140, as written, to individual public hearings to be held on each item at the Town Council meeting on May 2, 2024.
2024-116 Appropriation Order in the amount of $2,850,000 for funding the Public Roads Maintenance Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-117 Appropriation Order in the amount of $350,000 for funding the Curb Ramps and Sidewalk ADA Transition Plan Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-118 Appropriation Order in the amount of $135,000 for funding the Monitoring and Management Plan for Fresh Water Ponds Project as outlined in the Fisal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-119 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $685,000 for funding the Raised Crosswalks on Main St. Osterville Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-120 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $1,750,000 for funding the Channel Dredging Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-121 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $580,000 for funding the Bulkhead Improvements Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-122 Appropriation Order in the amount of $256,000 for funding the Bay Shore Boat Ramp Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-123 Appropriation Order in the amount of $50,000 for funding the West Bay Breakwater Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-124 Appropriation Order in the amount of $150,000 for funding the Blish Point Long Term Solution Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-125 Appropriation Order in the amount of $240,000 for funding the Automatic Beach Gate Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-126 Appropriation Order in the amount of $250,000 for funding the Town Hall Elevator Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-127 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $619,000 for funding the School Administration Building Mechanical Upgrades Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-128 Appropriation Order in the amount of $51,000 for funding the Marine and Environmental Affairs Building Mechanical Upgrades Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-129 Appropriation Order in the amount of $72,000 for funding the Barnstable Adult Community Center Mechanical Upgrades Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-130 Appropriation Order in the amount of $89,000 for funding the Old Selectman’s Building Handicap Ramp Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-131 Appropriation Order the amount of $90,300 for funding the Mosswood Cemetery Building Improvements Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-132 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $618,759 for funding the Town Office Relocation Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-133 Appropriation Order in the amount of $370,000 for funding the Barnstable Police Facility Improvement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-134 Appropriation Order in the amount of $359,623 for funding the Marine and Environmental Affairs Exterior Restoration Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-135 Appropriation Order in the amount of $48,000 for funding the Barnstable Adult Community Center Exterior Restoration Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-136 Appropriation Order the amount of $300,000 for funding the Hyannis Youth and Community Center Mechanical improvements Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-137 Appropriation Order in the amount of $285,059 for funding the Hyannis Youth and Community Center Security System Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-138 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $2,950,000 for funding the Hyannis Golf Course Club House Restoration Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025- Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-139 Appropriation Order in the amount of $305,000 for funding the Joshua Pond Handicap Accessibility and Beach Improvement as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
2024-140 Appropriation Order in the amount of $243,000 for funding the Centerville Recreation Mechanical Improvements Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2025 – Fiscal Year 2029 Capital Improvement Plan
The next regularly scheduled Town Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The public is able to view through Xfinity High Definition Channel 1072 (or Xfinity Channel 8 or 1070) or Live Streaming on the Town of Barnstable’s website. Real-time public comment may be addressed to the Barnstable Town Council utilizing the Zoom video link or telephone number and access meeting code which will be included on the Agenda. Written Comments may be submitted to: https://tobweb.town.barnstable.ma.us/boardscommittees/towncouncil/Town_Council/Agenda-Comment.asp. The meeting Agenda will be available on the Town of Barnstable’s website (www.townofbarnstable.us).
