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About the cover:
The statue of Sachem Iyanough, sculpted by
David Lewis of Osterville, was unveiled on
September 1, 1995 on the Village Green.
More than $60,000 was raised by the
Iyanough Memorial Committee. See their full
report on page 56.
Photo by David Hansen.
1995 Annual Report,Town of Barnstable
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IN MEMORIAM
U
A"RTIN J. FLYNN
Selectmang Town of Barnstable 1982-1990
Cape Cod Planning & Development Commission 1984-1986
Town Meeting Member 1979
Town of Barnstable Finance Committee 1980-1981
Barnstable Scholarship Committee
John F. Kennedy Memorial Trust Fund Committee
Cape Community Housing Trust
Barnstable Housing Authority
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BARNSTABLE BARNSTAPLE TWINNING
......... ............... ...... ....... .. ...
Twin
ned With
BARNSTAPLE,
ENGLAND
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On a Resolution made by Louis Cataldo and James McGillen,the Town of Barnstable
on September 1,1993 and ratified on November 4,1993,the Town Council accepted the
twinning ofBarnstable,MA with Barnstaple,Devon,England. On August 31,1995,the
Department of Public Works of the Town of Barnstable erected a sign on Route 132
coming into Hyannis. Photo at right taken after the unveiling,left to fight,Barnstaple
Mayor Don Hurrell, Louis Cataldo, holding a photograph of Barnslaple, England's
twinning sign,and Mayoress Sandra Millest.
Town of Barnstable
LOCATION TOTAL AREA 72.26 square miles
Eastern Massachusetts, located on the bicep of LAND AREA 60.05 square miles
the Cape Cod Arm. Bordered by cape Cod Bay on REGIONAL
the north, Nantucket Sound on the south, Sandwich PLANNING AGENCY Cape Cod Commission
and Mashpee on the west and Yarmouth on the east.
The Town of Barnstable includes seven villages GOVERNMENT Council-Manager
within its boundaries. Each village has unique and POPULATION
significant cultural and historical qualities. Year Round 42,000
Centerville,located on the south side, is primarily Seasonal 125,000+
residential, includes a small business district and
beautiful beaches. REGISTERED VOTERS
Osterville is located on the south side, is prima- Total Registered 25,806
rily residential and includes inlets and harbors for fish- Democrats 6,823
ing and boating and a small business district.
Hyannis is the town's central business/commer- Republicans 6,019
cial district which includes town offices and several Unenrolled 12,927
shopping malls. Hyannis is also a fishing village and Other Parties 37
its harbor provides steamship access to Martha's Vine-
yard and Nantucket islands. LEGISLATORS
Marstons Mills is primarily residential and is lo- US Senator Edward M. Kennedy
cated on Route 28 and is rural in nature. 617-565-3170
Cotuit is a village located on a peninsula on the US Senator John F. Kerry
south side, is primarily residential and has several 617-565-8519
small beaches. US Congressman Gerry E. Studds
West Barnstable is located on the north side, is (10th Congressional District) 508-771-0666
primarily residential and sparsely populated and also State Senator Henri Rauschenbach
includes Sandy Neck Barrier Beach.
Barnstable is located on the north side I houses (Cape& Islands Senatorial District) 617-722-1570
the County Complex, small business district and has State Representative John C. Klimm
a working harbor and several small beaches. (2nd Barnstable District) 617-722-2575
State Representative Eric Turkington
(Barns, Dukes Cnty, Nantucket) 617-722-2396
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Town Officers 1995 Martin J. Flynn, State-Appointed Member 1996
Daniel Gallagher replaced
Martin J. Flynn deceased 1995
omas Lynch, Director
Elected Officials Th
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
TOWN COUNCIL Term Expires Loretta Andres 1997
David W. Benoit 1995
Precinct I Thomas Dolby 1997
Bruce P. Gilmore 1995
Richard Clark Nov. 1999 Kevin Harrington 1999
Precinct 2 Harry Holway 1999
T Walter Wannie Nov, 1997 Karen L. McDonald 1999
Precinct 3 APPOINTED OFFICIALS AND
John E. Boyle Nov. 1999 MULTIPLE MEMBER BOARDS
Precinct 4 AIRPORT COMMISSION
Royden Richardson Nov. 1997 Philip R. Doherty 1997
Precinct 5 William Elkins 1996
Warren E. Hansen Nov. 1995 Edwin A. Gourley 1996
John Lemos 1998
Ann Jane Eshbaugh Nov. 1999 (replaced S.AJan Becker)
Precinct 6 Harold D. Smith, Jr. 1998
Joseph Pino Nov. 1997 William Toole 1998
Charles P.Tuttle 1997
Precinct 7 ASSESSORS
Jacalyn A. Barton Nov. 1999 Alan Donheiser 1997
Gregg P. Fraser 1998
Precinct 8 Jeremy F. Gilmore 1996
Harold Tobey Nov. 1997
Precinct 9 AGING, COUNCIL ON
Fiske Adams 1997
Gloria W. Rudman Nov. 1999 Diane Carr 1996
Eugenia Fortes 1998
Precinct 10 Emmett F. Glyn.n 1998
Leonard Gobeil Nov. 1997 William Grinnell 1996
Ernest Maclnnes 1997
Precinct 11 Robert May 1998
Audrey Loughnane Nov. 1999 Patricia Murphy 1996
TOWN CLERK Robert S. Mussey 1996
Linda E. Leppanen Nov. 1997 Walter F. Neale 1998
Martha Ramsey 1997
COLLECTOR OF TAXES Ruth M. Rusher 1997
Charlotte Saunders 1997
Patricia A. Packer Nov. 1995 Kenneth Stuart, Sr. 1996
Maureen McPhee Nov. 1999 Charlotte Yacker 1998
HOUSING AUTHORITY BUILDING CODE APPEALS BOARD
Craig Burlingame 1999 Edward J.Aisner 1995
Arthur F. Kimber 1999 Stanley F.Alger, Jr. 1997
Judith Barnet 1997 Judith Caccioli 1997
Richard Cross 1997 Charles L. Freeman 1996
Joseph Polcaro 1998 James R Souza 1996
1998
Robert F Stanley CULTURAL COUNCIL
CAPE COD COMMISSION REP. Mel Brilliant 1998
Sumner Kaufman Kathleen Chase 1995
Marin Desrosiers 1996
CAPE COD REG.TECHNICAL COM. Harry D. Evans 1997
Joan Bentinck-Smith 1997 Shirley Flynn 1995
Ann Williams 1997 Frank Gibson 1996
Christopher Green 1997
CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMITTEE Patricia A. Kelly 1998
David B. Cole 1997 Joy Kulberg 1998
Joseph Garodnick 1996 F. Bradley Lynch 1998
William G. Howes, 111 1997 Sue Martin 1995
Jeffrey Moritz 1998 Janeane Smith 1997
J. Douglas Murphy 1998 Elizabeth I Walsh 1996
Sue Williams 1997
ENOCH COBB TRUST
David B. Cole DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Leo Gildea 1996
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORY Philip McCartin 1997
COMMITTEE Kevin O'Neil 1998
Timothy Bell 1998 John Rosario 1996
Thomas Deriemer 1995 Floyd Silvia 1997
Hugh Findlay 1996
David Fortman 1996 DISABILITY COMMISSION
T. David Houghton 1997 Jean R. Boyle 1998
John Ladner 1996 Susan Dorey 1997
Sheryl McMahon 1998 Robert Kar 1997
Thomas Michael 1998 A. L. Melcher 1998
Henry L. Murphy 111 1998 Ken Moulton
Stacey M. Schackel 1998
CONSERVATION COMMISSION James Stewart
Albert 0. Barbour 1998 Roland Stulsky
Roland Catignani 1998 Paul Sullivan, Director of Human Resources
Elisabeth E. Clark 1997
Robert Gatewood- Director ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Audrey A. Olmstead 1998 Joseph Chilli 1996
Deborah K. Shiflett-Fitton 1996 Henry C. Farnham 1997
Eric G. Strauss 1996 Richard Gallagher 1996
James G. West 1998 James Kraskouskas 1996
Stuart Myers 1996
CONSTABLE Howard K. Penn 1998
Howard A. Coleman 1996 Kristin M. Smith 1998
Charles P.Tuttle 1995
COTUIT-SANTUIT HISTORIC DISTRICT STUDY Robert Talerman 1997
COMMITTEE Marlene Weir 1998
George Abrahamson 1996
Craig Burlingame 1995 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harriet Ropes Cabot 1996 Mary Lynn Casali 1996
David Churbuck 1996 Judith Cole 1996
Suzanne W. Downing 1996 Candace Flaherty 1996
James Gould 1996 Elaine L. Grace 1996
Carol Lyall 1996 Kathy Hinckley 1996
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Terry Hornick 1996 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE
Michelle Luchini 1996 AUTHORITY
Margaret Lynch 1996 Joseph 1. Chilli 1996
Roy Manning Jr. 1996 Edward P. Crowley 1996
Ellen McBarron 1996 Alan Donheiser 1996
John Reed 1996 Edward J. Lambert 1996
Waldo Fraser 1996 Robert E. Simon 1996
(ex-officio)
JFK MEMORIAL TRUST FUND
FAIR HOUSING COMMITTEE Daniel J. Gallagher 1997
Joseph Daluz John C. Linehan 1996
Hank Krafft 1997 Ellen Amy McBarron 1996
Tom Kosman Henry L. Murphy, Jr. 1998
Joanna Piantes Thomas Roderick 1996
Michael Stusse Ruth Rusher 1997
Warren J. Rutherford, Town Manager
GOLF COMMITTEE
Norman A. Bradley 1996 LIBRARY COMMITTEE
Joseph Chilli 1997 Robert Anthony 1996
Joseph Cordeiro, 1997 Mark Cote 1996
Priscilla Groop 1997 Marie Herr Eagle 1996
Robert Manning (resigned) Eleanor Eddy 1996
Benjamin Perry 1996 Stewart Goodwin 1996
Elizabeth White 1996 James Jenkins 1996
Barbara R. Melvin 1995
GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMITTEE Warner Mackay 1996
Richard Andres 1996 Betty McAdams 1996
Gil Cummings 1998 Pauline Mueller 1996
Michael Daley 1997 Margaret F. Mullin 1996
Thomas P. Darnelio 1998 Agnes Murray 1996
Richard Elrick 1997 Jan Rapp 1996
Robert MacMurdy 1995 John W. Rogers 1996
Lucien Poyant 1997 Deborah Schilling 1996
Ron Semprini 1998 Joseph C. Segar 1996
Harold Smith 1996
Virginia Theberge 1996 LICENSING AUTHORITY
Daniel J. Gallagher 1997
BOARD OF HEALTH Elizabeth S. Homor 1996
Brian R. Grady 1997 Harold E.Tobey 1998
Dr. Ralph Murphy 1998
Susan Rask 1997 OLD KING'S HIGHWAY HISTORIC DISTRICT
Dr. Joseph Snow 1995 Stanley Alger (Architect) 1995
David Babbitt 1997
HISTORICAL COMMISSION Peter Freeman 1999
Donald Bain 1997 Paul Shoemaker 1996
Barbara A. Crosby 1998 Patricia Savage 1998
Eleanor Eddy 1997
Barbara Flinn 1996 PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD
Robert Frazee 1996 Thomas L. Barrett 1996
James Gould 1998 Diane Corry 1997
Barbara Hill 1996 John F. Desmond 1998
Eben L. Johnson 1996 Vincent M. Kaseta 1998
G. Mark Llbbey 1996 Thomas McGarry 1996
Virginia Sweehy 1996
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PLANNING BOARD Kathryn M. Harrington
Joseph Bartell 1998 Harry Holway
Douglas Bill 1995 Edward L. Hudson
Richard B. Egan Jr. 1998 PaulT Lebel
Otto Schaefer 1996 Theodore Schilling
Steven Shuman 1997 Dr. Edward J.Tynan
Nancy Trafton 1907
Lynne Turner 1995 SHELLFISH COMMITTEE
John Tzimorangas 1996 Nicolas Cenzalli 1997
George Zoto 1997 Kristine Clark 1998
Elisabeth E. Clark 1996
RECREATION COMMISSION Anne F. Cowen-Melanson 1996
Cathleen A. Beaumier
1996 George S. Crosby 1997
Joseph F. Cordeiro, Jr. 1996 Shelley Gifford 1998
Ellen Amy McBarron 1997 Jacques Morin 1997
Joseph O'Brien 1998 John Nawoichik 1996
Katherine 1. Pina 1998 Stuart Rapp 1998
Steven R.Tenaglia 1997
STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVE
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS Robert L. O'Brien 1997
Leonard Bell 1996
Jean Corso 1997 SUBSIDIZED HOUSING COMMITTEE
Linda E. Leppanen 1997 Richard A. Cross Jr. 1996
Agnes Sorenson 1998 Patricia A. Pap 1998
Joseph C. Polcaro 1997
ROAD COMMITTEE Frederick B. Presbry 1997
Roland Catignani 1996 Laura Shufelt 1996
Kevin O'Neil 1996
Warren J. Rutherford 1996 TRUST FUND ADVISORY BOARD
Otto Schaefer 1996 John Burton 1998
Robert Simon 1996 John F. Curtis 1997
Ann M. Ford 1996
SANDY NECK BOARD James Kraskouskas 1998
Barbara Bell 1997 Stephen B. Lawson 1997
Robert Borning 1998 Stuart W. Rapp 1997
Laughlan Crocker 1997
Nason F. King 1996 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
Ellen Amy McBarron 1996 Phillip C. McCartin 1998
1996 John Rosario 1997
Eric Straus
James W.Totten 1996 Floyd Silvia 1996
SCHOLARSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE WATER QUALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Leonard C. Gobeil 1995 John Anderson 1997
Deborah J. Hill 1998 Douglas Bill 1997
John Marsden 1997 Thomas Cambarari 1998
Warren J. Rutherford Jon Erickson 1998
Merle Safford 1996 Donald Rugg 1997
Nancy Vecchione 1996 George Wadsworth 1996
Robert Wood 1996
SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE
Joseph Daluz WATERWAYS COMMITTEE
Jane Danby Robert R. Jones 1996
Thomas B..Dolby R Gordon Nelson, Jr. 1996
Gerald Dowling Robert St.Peter 1996
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Dennis S. Sullivan 1997 COMMUNITY SERVICE
Carl Syriala 1997 Norma Holder-Hall, Director
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS SANDY NECK
Dexter Bliss 1997 Anthony Troiano, Chief Ranger
Richard Boy 1996
Eugene Burman 1996 SENIOR SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Thomas Deriemer 1996 Marie Saunders, Director
Emmett F. Glynn 1998
Ron S. Jansson 1998 VETERANS SERVICES
Gail Nightingale 1997 Sidney L. Chase, Director
Elizabeth Nilsson 1996
Robert Thorne 1996 HEALTH,SAFETY&ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Thomas Geiler, Director
Town Off iclaks ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Charles Lewis
TOWN MANAGER
Warren J. Rutherford HARBORMASTER
Daniel Horn
ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER
Mary Jacobs SENIOR NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICER
Douglas Kalweit
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Albert Davidian BUILDING COMMISSIONER
Ralph Crossen
ATTORNEY
Robert D. Smith CONSERVATION DIVISION
Ruth Weil Robert Gatewood,Administrator
HUMAN RESOURCES HEALTH DIVISION
Paul Sullivan, Director Thomas McKean, Director
INFORMATION SYSTEMS PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Scott Hopkins, Director Robert Schernig, Director
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
ACCOUNTANT/FINANCE DIRECTOR/
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Patricia Anderson, Director
James D. Tinsley
CHIEF OF POLICE
TOWN TREASURER Neil A. Nightingale
Waldo A. Fraser
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DIRECTOR
ASSESSING DIVISION Neil A. Nightingale
Robert D. Whitty, Director PUBLIC WORKS
HUMAN SERVICES/RECREATION Thomas Mullen, Superintendent
David Curley, Director
GOLF COURSE
Gary Philbrick, Professional:
Report of the the citizens of the town of Barnstable the opportunity
to understand more fully and appreciate the inner
Barnstableworkings of town government. In addition, this year
saw the Town Clerk report live election results on
Channel 19. We are continually trying to improve the
Town Council bulletin board and the offerings on Channel 19 and
will continue to make improvements in this valuable
Calendar year 1995 saw the largest number of educational resource for our community. Your com-
agenda items appear for action before your Barnstable ments and suggestions regarding this program or any
Town Council. These agenda items included orders, others are always helpful.
ordinance/zoning changes and amendments,the Fis- The Town Councilors have striven for a near per-
cal Year 1996 Budget, transfers, appropriations and fect attendance record both at the regularly sched-
loan orders,appointments,resolutions and proclama- uled meetings and the workshop sessions. Addition-
tions. ally, councilors have been assigned liaison relation-
Many of the items that come before the town coun- ships with many of the volunteer Boards,Committees
cil are matters that deal directly with the quality of life and Commissions that exist in our community and
issues that many of us agree are the jewels that make these new liaison relationships should allow the Town
Barnstable the hub of Cape Cod. This past year saw Council to be aware of the activities that these many
the town's involvement in the Walkway to the Sea, volunteers are undertaking and to implement more
bringing this project much closer to fruition. In addi- fully the recommendations of these boards, commit-
tion,the Town Council actively participated in negoti- tees and commissions.
ating with the Town Manager on behalf of the com- As 1996 begins,our plan is to continue to provide
munity and the Blue Ribbon Commission for a new citizens an opportunity to become involved in the af-
Senior Center. The Town of Barnstable secured from fairs of this community. One of our goals for this year
the Steamship Authority for$1.00 the former Hinckley will be to submit a local comprehensive plan to the
Lumber Center for use as the Town of Barnstable Cape Cod Commission. In addition, the council has
Senior Center. The first phase of renovations will passed a resolve that directs the manager to submit
address the needs of our senior citizens by giving them a town department salary budget not to exceed by
full use of this wonderful facility. The Council worked more than 2.5% over the FY 96 salary budget. We
closely with the Town Administration, State Officials have asked the school dept. to adopt this resolve as
and the Economic Development Commission to in- well. The budget problems and revenue shortfalls are
duce Excel Corporation to locate their manufacturing only going to increase in the next few years unless
operation here in the Town of Barnstable. Anew home real measures are taken now to get control of the ex-
was found for them in the industrial park which is now penses.
a designated Economic Opportunity Area. In addi-
tion, we have continued to encourage new and cre- A large amount of your councilors'time is spent
n consideration of financial matters: setting objec-
ative solutions to our infrastructure problems,and are 0
pleased to have received a 1.5 million dollar Public tives;through strategic planning to meet the needs of
Works Economic Development Grant (PWED) from our residents,expanding on these wherever possible,
at the same time maintaining our infrastructure needs.
the Commonwealth for an Extension and widening of Costs continue to rise,often times at a rate in excess
Attucks Lane and Old Rt. 132, with an eye toward
improving access on this stretch of highway. The of our ability to fund them in a cost effective manner.
council also established an Ad Hoc committee of Town In the Fall town election,the voters of the Town of
Councilors and School Committee members to work Barnstable returned all but one of the councilors to
cooperatively on a range of issues affecting the their seats. We formally thank Warren E. Hansen of
schools and our childrens educational needs. Precinct 5 for his many years of leadership on this
1995 saw the full scheduling of live video program- council and wish him all the best in the future. The
ming on Cable Channel 19 of the Town Council Meet- voters of Precinct 5 chose Ann Jane Eshbaugh to
ings, Licensing Authority, Board of Health, Conserva- serve as their town Councilor for the next four years
tion Commission, Planning Board and Zoning Board and we welcome her as the member from Precinct 5.
of Appeals meetings. In 1996 we are also scheduled On behalf of the Town of Barnstable let me take
to start televising some School Committee meetings. this opportunity to acknowledge and thank the hun-
The schedule is an aggressive attempt to allow you dreds of men and women who volunteer selflessly their
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energy and time to serve our community. Without their communities. The staff spent many hours in the se-
support and advice the smooth operation of this com- lection process that involved M MC along with two other
munity would be impossible. Thanks and recognition appraisal software companies, Work then began on
are given to the Town Manager and his staff who sup- the electronic conversion of data from our old system
ply councilors with all the background information and to the new. The final installation is scheduled for
research material that enable us to be responsible completion by May 1, 1996.
councilors. Our thanks go to Vice President Leonard A new look has been given to the public side of
Gobeil for all his assistance and leadership this past the office, that of a partition which divides the front
year. Our Administrative Assistant, Mr. John Ander- half from the back. This was done in an attempt to
son, continues to keep the Council's operations run- allow the clerical staff behind the partition to devote
ning smoothly and we thank him for all his efforts. more uninterrupted time to the never-ending effort of
Respectfully submitted, generating the tax bill. Time will tell whether or not
Harold E. Tobey, President(Precinct 8) the isolation of the clerks will be beneficial.
Leonard C. Gobeil, Vice President(Precinct 10) As somewhat of a surprise to us, the FY95 re-
Jacalyn A. Barton, (Precinct 7) valuation of real and personal property saw little or no
John E. Boyle (Precinct 3) change in the grand total from the previous year. It
Richard W. Clark (Precinct 1) was expected to increase approximately five percent.
Warren E. Hansen (Precinct 5) We believe that the high number of distressed fore-
Ann Jane Eshbaugh (Precinct 5) closure sales occurring caused the stagnation in val-
Audrey M. Loughnane (Precinct 11) ues. The total real estate valuation from FY95 to FY96
Joseph R. Pino (Precinct 6) did, however, increase from $4,369,789,000 to
Royden C. Richardson (Precinct 4) $4,399,416,600. Personal property also increased
Gloria W. Rudman (Precinct 9) slightly from$137,644,900 to$137,995,800.
T Walter Wannie (Precinct 2)
The division committed for collection the follow-
Report of ing number of bills during 1995:
Real Estate FY 1995-27,781 FY 1996-27,770
Administrative Personal Property FY 1995- 6,490 FY 1996- 6,503
Services Motor Vehicle Excise 45,801
Boat Excise 2,504
During 1995,the office inspected 1,844 structures;
Assessing measured and listed 1,284 building permits;processed
1,366 exemptions (veterans, elderly, etc.); acted on
Division 1,654 real estate and personal property appeals,and
represented the town on 113 petitions before the Ap-
The Assessing Division processed two real es- pellate Tax Board. The staff also processed 2,114
motor vehicle excise tax abatements and 197 boat
tate and personal property commitments during 1995, excise tax abatements.
the fiscal year 1995 revaluation commitment and the
fiscal year 1996 commitment. The completion of both In September,Gregg Fraser was elected as Chair-
commitments in the same calendar year was caused man of the Board of Assessors, replacing Alan
by the delays in the billing cycle that normally accom- Donheiser. Jeremy Gilmore replaced Mr. Fraser as
panies a revaluation year. Nineteen hundred and Secretary to the Board.
ninety five was one of those years. There was a change of personnel within the of-
In addition to the completion of the mandated re- fice during 1995. Susan Schaffer from our clerical
valuation program,a new appraisal software program staff transferred to Structures and Grounds,and Linda
was purchased for the office from a Massachusetts Wheelden came on board.
company called MMC (The company has since Respectfully submitted,
changed its name to Visions Appraisal Technology). Gregg P. Fraser, Chairman
MMC is a well established company that has its ap- Jeremy F. Gilmore
praisal s�ftware installed in 39 other Massachusetts Alan Donheiser
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Town Treasurer
Treasurer's Cash -July 1, 1994 $27,657,333
Cash Receipts 77,216,391
Cash Disbursed 83,518,522
Treasurers Cash
June 30, 1995 21,355,202
Cash by Fund
General Fund 6,172,757
Special Revenue Fund 502,328
Capitol Projects Fund 3,558,247
Enterprise Fund 10,221,277
Trust&Agency Fund 90,593
Total Funds
June30, 1995 $21,355,202
Respectfully submitted,
Waldo A. Fraser, Jr.
Director of
Finance
I hereby sutmit the Financial Report for the Town
of Barnstable for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1994 to
June 30, 1995
Respectfully submitted,
James D. Tinsley, CPA
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Report of the
Collector of Taxes
July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995
Balance Committed Balance
7-1-94 Fiscal 1995 6-30-95
1995 Real Estate Tax 0.00 $49,029,032.43 $8,030,212.61
1994 Real Estate Tax 3,293,067.58 676,950.68
1993 Real Estate Tax 371,544.99 adj 49,281.90
1992 Real Estate Tax 52,703.28 34,813.43
1991 Real Estate Tax and Prior Years 59,082.02 2,649.49
1995 Personal Property Tax 0.00 1,544,296.03 175,427.19
1994 Personal Property Tax 73,397.24 30,019.21
1993 Personal Property Tax 31,535.60 26,698.91
1992 Personal Property Tax 20,578.92 887.89 0.00
1991 Personal Property Tax and Prior years 2,677.74 3980.38 0.00
1995 Excise Tax 0.00 2,800,952.89 303,132.47
1994 Excise Tax 453,551.57 691,686.87 85,280.32
1993 Excise Tax 87,503.81 5,055.86 48,369.66
1992 Excise Tax 54,399.02 5,666.38 0.00
1991 Excise Tax 58,410.18 5,515.46 0.00
1990 Excise Tax and Prior Years 0.00 26,267.60 0.00
1995 Boat Excise 0.00 121,420.50 22,579.88
1994 Boat Excise Tax 13,515.97 7,433.62
1993 Boat Excise Tax 6,485.50 4,977.50
1992 Boat Excise Tax 7,456.30 257.59 165.66
1991 Boat Excise and Prior Years 0.00 65.00 213.43
1995 Sewer Rental 0.00 490,878.54 433,200.75
1994 Sewer Rental 371,078.20 21077,670.15 423,266.18
1993 Sewer Rental 392,433.94 36.32
1995 Sewer Rental Added to Real Estate Tax 0.00 208,190.02 169,633.89
1995 Sewer Rental Comm Int 0.00 32,975.02 25,594.45
1994 Sewer Rental Added to Real Estate Tax 85,980.05 24,440.73
1994 Sewer Rental Comm Int 7,436.21 2,089.95
1993 Sewer Rental Added to Real Estate Tax 12,317.13 7,327.98
1993 Sewer Rental Comm Int 84.27 (165.91)
1992 Sewer Rental Added to Real Estate Tax 19,237.09 8,840.34
1992 Sewer Rental Comm Int -166.31 1,683.30
Sewer Betterments 0.00 3,920,451.12 3,513,447.69
Sewer Bettm't Paid in Advance 0.00 16,430,43 0.00
Sewer Bettm't Paid in Advance Int 0.00 859.58 0.00
1995 Sewer Bettm't added to Real Estate Tax 0.00 46,041.04 17,860.04
1995 Sewer Bettm't Comm Int 0.00 28,456.70 11,015.89
1994 Sewer Bettm't added to Real Estate Tax 3,248.49 489.90
1994 Sewer Bettm't Comm Int 3,082.41 431.20
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1993 Sewer Bettm't added to Real Estate Tax 930.81 796.45
1993 Sewer Beftm't Comm Int 193.61 56.76
1992 Sewer Bettm't added to Real Estate Tax 15.00 15.04
1992 Sewer Beftm't Comm Int 36.30 36.30
Road Betterments 0.00 267,795.00 199,452.50
Road Bettm't Paid in Advance 145.63 22,522.25 3,446.45
Road Bettm't Paid in Advance Int 5.39 1,301.36 123.09
1995 Road Bettm't added to Real Estate Tax 0.00 21,598.05 6,895.27
1995 Road Beftm't Comm Int 0.00 13,381.23 4,464.56
1994 Sewer Bettm't added to Real Estate Tax 2,461.39 531.06
1994 Road Bettm't Comm Int 2,181.16 84.17
1993 Road Bettm't added to Real Estate Tax 82.66 0.00
1993 Sewer Bettm't Comm Int 4.13 0.00
1992 Road Bettm't added to Real Estate Tax 3.20 0.00
Mitchell's Way Water Bettm't Paid in Advance 0.00 201.99 0.00
Mitchell's Way Water Bettm't Comm Int 0.00 13.20 0.00
1995 Mitchell's way Water Bettm't added to Real Estate Tax 0.00 2,658.67 819.69
1995 Mitchell's Way Water Comm Int 0.00 1,461.43 450.79
1994 Mitchell's Way Water added to Real Estate Tax 418.60 118.60
1994 Mitchell's Way Water Comm Int 251.17 70.60
1993 Mitchell's Way Water Bettm't added to Real Estate Tax 105.84 0.00
1993 Mitchell's Way Water Comm Int 68.80 0.00
1992 Mitchell's Way Water Bettm't added to Real Estate Tax 223.49 0.00
1992 Mitchell's Way Water Bettm't Comm Int 156.44 0.00
Pro Forma Tax 3,219.13 adj (301.91)
Payments in Lieu of Taxes 0.00 6,486.00 2,241.00
Totals $5,116,389.83 $61,394,816.66 $14,356,729.08
MISC. COLLECTIONS:
Interest and Fees $417,979.96
Sewer Rental Interest 17,504.77
Municipal Lien Certificates 54,500.32
Discharges on Betterments 528.00
Int. on Collectors Account 12,039.05
Int. on Lockbox Account 9,351.96
Scholarship Funds 9,413.17
Total $521,317.23
The tax department had$11,373,348.54 commit- Tax Collector's Office for their assistance and wish
ted for collection by the five fire districts within the Patricia A. Packer,former tax collector,well in her re-
town and paid over $10,594,246.04 in tax revenues tirement.
plus$50,509.73 in interest to them in fiscal year 1995. Respectfully submitted,
The figures for the various fire districts will ap- Maureen J. McPhee
pear in their annual reports. As the new Collector of Collector of Taxes
Taxes, I would like to thank the dedicated staff of the
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Report of Again requests for birth, deaths and marriages
remained stable at about 10,000 copies. We filed over
Town Clerk 1086 births, 1050 deaths and 382 marriage intentions.
Births were down slightly, but deaths and marriages
were up. Business certificates for new and renewed
The Town of Barnstable is still growing. Accord- businesses numbered 316. This represented a 57%
ing to the State we have approximately 43,184 indi- increase over last year. There were 47 raffle permits
viduals in the community. Not until the year 2000, and 536 hunting and fishing licenses issued.
when the next door-to-door census is completed by The Clerk's office, with the help of all of the staff,
the Federal Government,will we know whether or not have implemented a number of new programs and
the estimates are correct. Our annual census, since databases to make the management of our records
it is done by mail and does not, unfortunately, reach smoother this year. I would like to thank my staff:
everyone, is not as accurate, but we still compile the Verna LaFleur, the Assistant Clerk; Jean Becker, Vi-
data to keep our voter registration roles up-to-date. tals Clerk; Susan Maffei and Lucia Fulco, Records
We were given a State computer system that is con- Clerks;and new staffer Carolyn Ahern, Census/Voter
nected to the Secretary of State's office which enables Registration Clerk for their dedication and efforts. I
us to electronically register individuals to vote and also am truly fortunate to have the staff with the skills and
immediately informs the former town of residence of
your move (if in Massachusetts). The program is still willingness to work and change. We are here to serve
being updated by the Secretary of State and in time you.
will totally replace the system that we now have for Respectfully submitted,
census and voter registration. Linda E. Leppanen, C.M.C.
Many other aspects of the Clerk's office are be- Town Clerk
ing studied by the State,and in time,we perceive that
other services such as acquisition of birth records will
be available through a State network as well. The
era of computers is truly amazing, and we are on the
beginning journey down the highway.
We registered over 3,469 dogs, again another
increase of almost 5% over last year. We also al-
lowed dog owners to register their animals by mail -
and because it was such a successful program, we
will continue it. We sent out notices to owners and
gave them the information needed to register by mail
-we then, with our dog program that was developed
in house,input the information,and dog licenses were
printed by the computer. We saved money with the
printing of forms and saved time as well. Dog owners
did not have to stand in line,and for working dog par-
ents, it was a help.
We held a preliminary and regular Town Election
this year-the election results of which will follow this
report. This will be a busy year for us election-wise:
Jan. 16 will be a Special Election; March 5 will be the
Presidential Primary; September 17 will be the State
Primary; November 5 will be the State (Presidential)
Election; and possibly another special will be held in
the Spring. I would like to take this opportunity to
thank all the wardens and poll workers(over 120)who
work very hard to make the election process work. I
am very grateful to all of them for their efforts.
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Town Council Items Report Date of Action: 1/5/95 9 Yes No Abstain
The following is a brief summary of each item that Final Action: PASSED
the Town Council introduced or acted upon from Janu- 95-095 RESOLVE: COMM.VEHICLE PARKING
ary through December 1995. Each entry includes the RESOLVE: The Town Council refers the concerns of certain
number - short name or description, full text (if brief) citizens regarding the parking of commercial vehicles within
and the final action including the number of votes for residential neighborhoods to the Planning Board for analysis
and against. The full text of all items is on file in the and any suggested corrective action.
Town Clerk's office. There were 206 items that were
addressed by the Council. Date of Action: 1/5/95 7 Yes 1 No 1 Abstain
Linda E. Leppanen, Town Clerk/Clerk of Council Final Action: PASSED
94-140 RESOLVE: MOTION#2 TELEVISING OF 95-096 INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER
MEETINGS RESOLVE: The Town Council requests the Town Manager
RESOLVE:The Town Council requests that all meetings of to facilitate the development of consensus on the various
the following multiple member bodies of the town shall be proposed uses at the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority's
televised,Licensing Authority,Planning Board,Conservation Intermodal Transportation Center by including proponents
Commission, Board of Health, Zoning Board or Appeals, of bus,rail,air and boat travel,as well as cultural interests
and the School Committee meetings shall also be televised. such as rail museums in order to identify areas of agreement,
Nothing contained in this article shall be so construe as to identify issues to be resolved,and report back to the Town
conflict with the requirements of M.G.L. chapter 39, ss23, Council in a workshop setting.
et seq.. Date of Action: 1/5/95 8 Yes 1 No Abstain
Date of Action: 1/5/95 7 Yes 2 No Abstain Final Action: PASSED
Final Action: PASSED 95-097 FY 96 OPERATING BUDGET
95-092 RESOLVE:ACCEPTANCE OF D.A.R.E.GRANT RESOLVE: The FY1 996 operating budget shall not increase
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby accepts a from the FY 1995 operating budget, minus $500,000.00,
D.A.R.E. Grant Award of approximately $17,032.96 from plus new growth.
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and authorizes Final Action: DISCUSSED 1/12/95 WORKSHOP
establishment of a Special Revenue Account in the Special
Revenue Fund for the purpose of accepting D.A.R.E. 95-098 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE GRANT
Program grants,gifts and money transfers. APO.-HAYES
Date of Action: 1/5/95 9 Yes No Abstain Date of Action: 2/2/95 Yes No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED Final Action: DID NOT CARRY
95-093 RESOLVE CREATION OF ECONOMIC 95-099 GEN. ORD.AMD-FUND LIMITS NAT.
OPPORTUNITY RESOURCES
RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Creation of Economic ORDERED: That the Barnstable Town Council, in
Opportunity Areas within the Town of Barnstable. accordance with Chapter 11 Article XVI I[-A,Section 1 of the
General Ordinances of theTown, hereby amends said
Date of Action: 1/5/95 8 Yes No Abstain Ordinance for the purpose of authorizing the establishment
Final Action: PASSED and operation of revolving funds with the Town as follows:
(Full text in Town Clerk's Office-ordinance relates to Nat.
95-094 TRANSFER ORDER:AERIAL OVER- Resources)
FLIGHT PROJECT
ORDERED: That the sum of$85,000 be transferred from Date of Action: 2/2/95 10 Yes No Abstain
the Fiscal Year 1995 Capital Improvement Program Account Final Action: PASSED
to the Information Systems Department GIS Capital Account
for the purpose of funding costs associated with the aerial 95-100 TRANS.TO PUB.WRKS FUEL TANK REMOVAL
over-flight project. ORDERED: That the sum of$20,298.53 be transferred
from the Town Hall HVAC Capital Account, the sum of
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$22,432.35 be transferred from the Osterville Community of constructing a new senior center.
Center Repair Capital Account, and the sum of$2,269.12
be transferred from the Pearl Street Sewer Capital Account Final Action: TABLED
for a total of$45,000 to be transferred to the Public Works
Department Fuel Tank Removal Capital Account for the 95-104 RESOLVE: CHANGES SHELLFISH REGS.
purpose of cleaning up contamination from a leaking RESOLVE: To request that the Town Manager and the
underground oil tank at the Freezer Road Pump Station, Shellfish Task Force to forward recommendations for
retrofitting tanks at the Police Station to bring them into possible changes to the Town of Barnstable Shellfish, Eel,
compliance with recent EPA mandates and removal of oil Herring Aquaculture and Fish Weir regulations to the Town
tanks at the Senior Citizens Center and the Old Police Council for a public hearing to be held on March 9, 1995.
Station.
Final Action: REFERRED
Date of Action: 1/19/95 11Yes No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED 95-105 APPOINTMENTS- FAIR HOUSING/
BLDG.CODE
95-101 RESOLVE: WALKWAY TO SEA LAND ACQ. THAT The Town Council hereby appoints the following
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: RESOLVED: The Town Council persons to multiple member boards, committees and
requests that the Town Manager submit an appropriation commissions: Fair Housing Committee: Hank Kraffl,
order for the Town portion of costs related to the purchasing Building Code Appeals Board,Judith Caccioli.
of land required to complete the WALKWAY TO THE SEA.
Said appropriation shall be for the cost of the land plus any Date of Action: 2/2/95 10 Yes No Abstain
associated costs. The Town Council requests the Town Final Action: PASSED
Manager to review the inventory of town-owned land to see
if there is interest, within existing law, for the Town to sell 95-106 GRANT FOR IYANOUGH MEMORIAL STATUE
surplus land. Any land that may be considered surplus at RESOLVED: That the Town Council accepts a grant from
this time, must be sold at Fair Market Value. The Town the Barnstable Cultural Council in the amount of$1,000.00
Manager shall request Town Council approval of any land to be deposited into the Iyanough Memorial Statue Account.
sale at the earliest possible date. All funds from such a
sale shall be used to recover costs directly related to the Date of Action: 2/2/95 10 Yes No Abstain
WALKWAY to the SEA land. Any surplus funds from such a Final Action: PASSED
sale shall be used to cover only the costs directly related to
the WALKWAY TO THE SEA. 95-107 WOODS HOLE, MARTHNS VINEYARD/
HINCKLEY PROR
Date of Action: 2/16/95 7 Yes 4 No Abstain ORDERED: That the Town Council, pursuant to the
Final Action: PASSED authorities provided to it under Section 4 of Chapter 701 of
the Acts of 1960, as amended by Section 105 of Chapter
95-102 RESOLVE: THANK SCHOOL COM. 33 of the Acts of 1991, does hereby approve the request
RESOLVE: That the Barnstable Town Council thank the made on January 24, 1995, by the Woods Hole, Martha's
Barnstable School Committee for the tour given us of certain Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority to acquire the
school buildings in order to acquaint us with the capital needs former Hinckley Lumber Yard at the corner of Main Street
of the School Department. And, that the Town Council, and Yarmough Road,Hyannis,and to make improvements
through the Town Manager,request the School Department to the site,for use as an off-site parking lot.
to provide us with a list of their capital needs as it now exists
and in such detail and with all due haste so that they can be Date of Action: 02/23/95 8 Yes 2 No Abstain
included in our Capital Improvement Project(CIP)procedure Final Action: PASSED
for study.
95-108 LAND ACQUISITION LOT 56 LUMBERT
Date of Action: 1/19/95 11 Yes No Abstain MILL ROAD
Final Action: PASSED ORDERED: That the Town Council transfers and
appropriates from available funds $20,000 to acquire Lot
95-103 RESOLVE: SURPLUS LAND 56 on Land Court Plan 37432-E,Certificate of Title
RESOLVE: The Barnstable Town Council requests the 67785,Document No.209252,located at 511 Lumbert Mill
Barnstable School Committee declare surplus a certain Road,Marstons Mills,MA for the purpose of preserving this
parcel of land not to exceed five(5)acres,for the purpose land as conservation and open space property.
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Date of Action: 2/2/95 Yes No Abstain purpose of acquiring real property,and/or an interest therein
Final Action: PASSED at the former Hinckley Lumber Yard, Main Street and
Yarmouth Road, Hyannis,for general municipal purposes.
95-109 RESOLVE: BALDWIN, BODFISH,AND HALL
RESOLVE:That the present Town Hall be re-named William Date of Action: 2/2/95 9 Yes 1 No Abstain
A.Baldwin Hall,and that the School Administration Building Final Action: PASSED
be named John D.W.Bodfish Hall,and that the former Town
Hall be named Victor F.Adams Hall. 95-114 LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
RESOLVE:That the Local Planning Committee be instructed
Date of Action: 2/2/95 Yes No Abstain to submit the Local Comprehensive Plan to the Town Council
Final Action: REFERRED TO HISTORIC COMM. for its review prior to submitting it to the Cape Cod
Commission.
95-110 ESTABLISHMENT OFA MUNICIPAL COURT
RESOLVED: That the Town Manager allocate staff to Date of Action: 2/2/95 7 Yes 3 No Abstain
investigate the possible establishment of a Municipal Court Final Action: PASSED
for the Town of Barnstable. Within six
months, he is to report on the legal issues,feasibility,cost 95-115 RESOLVE-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
and revenue estimates. The intent is to provide for better, RESOLVE: That the Town Manager present ways to create
faster enforcement of local ordinances, by-laws and a dedicated Capital Improvement Fund to be. used
regulations, to render judgment, assess penalities and to exclusively for repairs, renovations, replacement and
resolve disputes. improvement of currently-owned town assets such. as
buildings, roads, piers, recreational surfaces and other
Date of Action: 2/2/95 6 Yes 4 No Abstain structures.
Final Action: PASSED
Date of Action: 2116/95 11 Yes No Abstain
95-111 APPROR ORDER-LAND CORNER OF SOUTH Final Action: PASSED
&OCEAN
RESOLVE:That the Town Council direct the Town Manager 95-116 ORDER-SUMMARY OF LOC. COMP PLAN
to submit an appropriation order of$58,333.00 from available ORDERED: The Town Manager shall utilize his in-house
funds or other funding sources for the purpose of funding staff to make a reasonable summary both fiscal and
the town of Barnstable's share of the purchase of the legislative, of the impact of the, DRAFT LOCAL
property at the corner of South and Ocean Streets. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN as proposed. The summary shall
attempt to correlate the suggestions contained in the plan
Date of Action: 2/16/95 5 Yes 6 No Abstain with the resulting additions or changes to existing Town of
Final Action: DEFEATED Barnstable Zoning Regulations, Ordinances, Regulations
and Bylaws,and to further indicate if the LCP is consistent
95-112 BARNSTABLE HOME RULE CHARTER with the Strategic Plan as promulgated by this council.(Full
RESOLVED:That the General Court is hereby petitioned, text in Town Clerk's Office)
under Section 8 of Article LXXXIX of the Amendments to
the Constitution of the Commonwealth,to enact the following Date of Action: 2116/95 7 Yes 4 No Abstain
legislation. An Act Making Certain Corrective Changes in Final Action: PASSED
the Home Rule Charter of the Town of Barnstable. (Full
text on file with Town Clerk-item dealt with council meetings, 95-117 ORDER: SUMMARY IMPACT OF CTY. GOV'T
and salary increases). BILL
ORDERED: The Town Manager shall utilize this in-house
Date of Action: 04/06/1995 11 Yes No Abstain staff to make a reasonable summary of the impact of the
Final Action: PASSED County Government Bill currently in the legislative process
of the General Court. Said summary shall include the effect
95-113 NEGOTIATION HINCKLEY LUMBER YARD the change will have on the contribution the Town of
ORDERED:That the Town Council authorizes the Council Barnstable's taxpayers make towards the cost of County
President, Vice-President, Town Manager, and the Government. In addition,the cost to the Town of Barnstable
Barnstable representative to the Woods Hole, Martha's of an exemption to the bill,should an exemption be sought,
Vineyard and Nantucked Steamship Authority to conduct shall be a part of the summary. Said summary shall include
negotiations with representatives of said Authority for the the exemption's affect on the Town of Barnstable's
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contribution to county services. Date of Action: 3/2/95 9 Yes No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED
Date of Action: 2/16/95 10 Yes 1 No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED 95-123 TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
ORDERED:That the sum of$160,000 be transferred from
95-118 RESOLVE: EST. COM. STUDY USE OF the FY 1995 Capital Improvement Fund Account to the
LANDFILL Department of Public Works Traffic Safety Improvements
RESOLVED: That the Town Council establish a Committee Capital Account for the purpose of constructing traffic signals
to study the possible uses of the Barnstable.Landfill after and other structural improvements at the in-tersection of
closing and capping. The Town Manager is requested to Race Lane and Route 149.
make reasonable accommodations to this committee
including making availabile in-house staff to supply any Date of Action: 3/2/95 9 Yes No Abstain
assistance in the research.Members of the Town Manager's Final Action: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY
staff are welcome to be members of the committee.
95-124 ORDER: SIDEWALK RENOVATION
Date of Action: W1 6/95 9 Yes 1 No Abstain ORDERED: That the sum of$35,000 be transferred from
Final Action: PASSED the FY 1995 Capital Improvement Fund Account to the
Department of Public Works Sidewalk Renovation Capital
95-119 SUPP.APPROR-DEF.OF CIVIL RIGHTS CASE Account for the purpose of bringing sidewalks at five
ORDERED: That the sum of$50,000 be transferred and intersections in Hyannis into compliance with the Americans
appropriated from available funds to account 01-0102-630- with Disabilities Act.
63, Town Attorney Legal Expenses, for the purpose of
retaining outside counsel to defend the town in connection Date of Action: 3/2/95 9 Yes No Abstain
with Kelley v.Dowling,et al,Civil Rights Action in U.S.District Final Action: PASSED
Court, Number CV94-12245 Ml2W.
95-125 RESOLVE: FY 1996 BUDGET POLICY
Date of Action: 3/2/95 9 Yes No Abstain STATEMENT
Final Action: PASSED RESOLVED: That in addition to maintaining programs
currently funded within the FY 1995 budget, the Town
95-120 SHELLFISH GRANT-SYRIALA Council establishes the following policy guidelines for the
Full copy of this application received Feb. 2, 1995. It was Town.of Barnstable's FY 1996 budget:(Full Text in Clerk's
moved to approve the grant for 5 years,and similar to prior Office).
grants have State assessment.
Date of Action: 3/2/95 8 Yes 1 No Abstain
Date of Action: 3/16/95 10 Yes No Abstain Final Action: PASSED
Final Action: PASSED
95-126 SHELLFISH GRANT KELLY
95-121 HANDCAPPED ACCESS MITIGATION (Location: WEST BAY) A full copy of this application was
ORDERED: That the sum of$42,000 be transferred from received in the Town Council office on February 13, 1995,
the FY 95 Capital Improvement Fund Account to the and has been placed in all councilors boxes under separate
Department of Public Works Handicapped Access Mitigation cover. It has been forwarded to the staff and the Waterways
Capital Account for the purpose of constructing im- Committee,'and the Shellfish Task Force. It is also available
provements required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. for review in the Town Council Administrative Assistants
Office.
Date of Action: 3/2/95 9 Yes No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED Date of Action: 4/6/95 9 Yes 1 No Abstain
. . . Final Action: PASSED
95-122 FIXED SPAN BRIDGE RENOVATIONS
ORDERED: That the sum of$80,000 be transferred from 95-127 SHELLFISH GRANT HAYES
the FY 1995 Capital Improvement Fund Account to the (Location: WEST BAY) A full copy of this application was
Department of Public Works Fixed Span Bridge Account, received in the Town Council office on February 21, 1995,
31-3086-788-00-9412,for the purpose of reconstructing the and has been placed in all councilors boxes under separate
Millway Bridge. cover. It has been forwarded to the staff and the Waterways
Committee,and the Shellfish Task Force. It is also available
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for review in the Town Council Administrative Assistants RESOLVED: That the Town Council, in accordance with
Office. Section 6-5 (d) of the Charter, hereby adopts the Capital
Improvements Plan for Fiscal Year 1996- FY2000, as
Date of Action: 4/6/95 9 Yes I No Abstain presented by the Town Manager.
Final Action: PASSED
Date of Action: 5/18/95 10 Yes No Abstain
95-128 SHELLFISH GRANT HAYES Final Action: PASSED
(Location: WEST BAY) A full copy of this application was
received in the Town Council office on February 21, 1995, 95-133 RESOLUTION:SUPR EXPANSION NON-
and has been placed in all councilors boxes under separate SMOKERS RIGHTS
cover. It has been forwarded to the staff and the Waterways RESOLVED: The Barnstable Town Council supports further
Committee,and the Shellfish Task Force. It is also available expansion of non-smokers rights, without prohibiting
for review in the Town Council Administrative Assistants commercial establishments from accommodating smokers
Office. as well.
Date of Action: 4/6/95 9 Yes 1 No Abstain Final Action: . TABLED TO WRKSHR W/B.O.H.
Final Action: PASSED
95-134 RESOLVE: BURGESS PROPERTY
95-129 LOCAL PLANNING COMMITTEE INCREASE RESOLVE: That the Barnstable Town Council consider the
RESOLVE: That the membership of the Local Planning subject matter of the disposition of all or part of the Burgess
Committee be increased by four members and that these property so-called,located on Route 149 in Marstons Mills,
new members be nominated by the Appointments notwithstanding the vote taken by the.Town Meeting under
Committee and recommended by the Town Council for Article 2 of the Warrant for-the Special Town Meeting called
appointment by the Town Manager. And that it be publicized for 3:00 p.m.on November 4, 1989. (Further text on file in
that any interested registered voter of the Town who wishes Town Clerk's Office)
to serve on the LPC should apply through the Appointments
Committee by March 26, 1995. Final Action: REFERRED TO PUB. HRG.
Final Action: WITHDRAWN BY MAKER 95-135 APPOINTMENTS
That the Town Council hereby recommends to the Town
95-130 ORDER:AMEND SHELLFISH, EELAND Manager that the following person be appointed to serve
HERRING REG. the remainder of the term of Martin J.Flynn.as the Barnstable
ORDERED That the Barnstable Town Council, in Delegate to the County Assembly.
accordance with the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter
130 and the Charter of the Town of Barnstable, hereby Date of Action:.'3/16/95 6 Yes 4 No Abstain
amends the Town of Barnstable Shellfish, Eel and Herring Final Action: Recommended Paul Lebel to Mgr.
Regulations.(advertised in the Cape Cod Times 2125/95),
95-136 APPOINTMENTS
DateofAction: 04-06-95 loYes No Abstain THAT. The Town Council hereby appoints the following
Final Action: PASSED AS AMENDED persons to multiple member boards, committees and
commiss.ions: Shellfish Committee (full list of appointees
95-131 SUPR APPRO. ORDER-AIRPORT BUDGET on file with the Town Clerk).
FY 1995
ORDERED: That the sum of$185,000 be transferred and Date of Action: 5/4/95 11 Yes No Abstain
appropriated from available funds(Airport Reserve Account) Final Action: PASSED AS AMENDED
for the purpose of funding building repairs, vehicle repairs
and purchase of fuel for resale for the balance of 95-137 TRANSFER ORDER CIP PS 95-01 EMER.
the FY 1995. OPER.CONSOLE
ORDERED: That the sum of$110,000 be transferred from
Date of Action: 4/6/95 10Yes No Abstain the FY 1995 Capital Improvement Fund.Account to the
Final Action: PASSED Police Department Capital Account for the purpose of
installing an Emergency Operations Console and related
95-132 RES.ON FY 1996-FY2000 CAR equipment.
IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
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Date of Action: 3/16/95 10 Yes No Abstain SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon the
Final Action: PASSED approval of an amendment to Section 2-12 of the Charter
clarifying the authority for same. The compensation
95-138 ORDER: RESCIND ART.2 NOV.'89 SPEC. specified herein shall commence January 1, 1996. (As
TOWN MEET. amended)
ORDERED That the Town Council rescind Article 2 of the
Special Town Meeting called for 3 PM on November 4,1989, Date of Action: 4/20/95 9 Yes 2 No Abstain
regarding disposition of the Burgess Property house lot and Final Action: PASSED
buildings located at Route 149 in Marstons Mills.
95-142 RESOLVE:AQUACULTURE GRANT/COTUIT
Date of Action: 4/6/1995 10 Yes No Abstain OYSTER CO.
Final Action: PASSED RESOLVE That the Town Council hereby authorizes the
shellfish aquaculture grant renewal applications in Cotuit
95-139 RESOLVE:ACTION ON BURGESS PROPERTY Bay of Mr.Richard C.Nelson,President,Cotuit Oyster Co.,
RESOLVED That the Town Manager take the following Inc., PO BOX 563, Little River Road,Cotuit, MA 02635,as
action with regard to the Burgess Property: fully outlined in an application filed on 3/13/95. (A full copy
1.To solicit a competitive Request for Proposal which would of this application has been given to the councilors under
include the following alternatives: separate cover.)
a.) To consider transfer or lease of the house lot and
buildings to a not for profit organization to be used for civic Date of Action: 5/18/95 10 Yes No Abstain
purposes; Final Action: PASSED
b.) To consider sale for use as a private home with
restrictions on the house lot and buildings; 95-143 RESOLVE: RED LILY POND PROJECT
c.) To include reasonable conditions and restrictions for RESOLVE That the Barnstable Town Council extends its
permanent restoration and protection of these buildings by appreciation to the members of the Red Lily Pond Project
private parties, under guidance and advise from the Association, Inc., for their work in the Town's behalf
Historical Commission; reclaiming restoring and preserving Red Lily Pond and Lake
2.To propose a three to five year plan for public use of the Elizabeth in the Craigville section of town. And we further
remaining property at Burgess Park; support their immediate effort to apply for funding through
35b submit responses to the RFP by 12/31/1995. an EPA competative grant program for the subsidence
dredging and reverse relayering of these two bodies of water,
Date of Action: 4/6/95 10 Yes No Abstain that will help preserve these bodies of water for us and for
Final Action: PASSED future generations to come. And we further pledge the
support of the town to the extent that it is appropriate and
95-140 RESOLVE: LAND NEG. Lot 4 Harju Road within existing law.
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby supports the
Town Manager's intent to negotiate with Christine M. Bania Date of Action: 4/6/95 10 Yes No Abstain
for the acquisition of a certain parcel of land off Lumbert Final Action: PASSED
Mill Road,Marstons Mills,identified as Assessor's Map 147/
Parcel 80. 95-144 APPOINTMENTS
That the Town Council hereby appoints and re-appoints
Date of Action: 4/6/95 9 Yes 1 No Abstain persons to the following multiple member boards,
Final Action: PASSED committees,and commissions: JFK Memorial Trust Fund,
Registrar of Voters, Scholarship Committee, Cable TV
95-141 ORDINANCE AMEND.-COUNCILOR Advisory Committee, Historical Commission.
COMPENSATION
ORDERED: SECTION 1. That Chapter One of the General Date of Action: 4/20/95 10 Yes No 1 Abstain
Ordinances is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof Final Action: PASSED
the following new section designated in appropriate
sequence: 95-145 RESOLVE: RECYCLING EQUIP.GRANT
Article . Councilor Compensation.The compensation RESOLVED That the Town Council hereby accepts a Home
for town.councilors shall be$3,000 per year. The compensa- Composting Bin Grant from the Massachusetts Department
tion for the president shall be$4,000 per year. The com- of Environmental Protection for 250 home composting bins
pensation for th6 vice president shall be$3,500 per year. valued at a total cbst of $8,000; said bins to be sold to
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Barnstable residents by the Department of Public Works transferred and appropriated from(Full text in Town Clerk's
Solid Waste Division at 50 percent of cost plus Office).
Massachusetts sales tax,the proceeds of which are to be
reinvested in an additional 250 home composting bins also Date of Action: 5/18/95 10 Yes No Abstain
to be sold at 50 percent of cost and to accept a recycling Final Action: PASSED
container at a total cost of$4,090.
95-151 APPROPR. &LOAN ORDER-WEST BAY
Date of Action 4/6/95 10 Yes No Abstain BRIDGE
Final Action: PASSED ORDERED: That the sum of$340,000 be appropriated for
the purpose of making repairs and renovations to the West
95-146 TRANS. HUMAN RES. DEPT.-SAL.TO Bay Bridge, Osterville, and that to meet this Appropriation,
EXPENSE the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the Town Manager,
ORDERED: That the sum of$15,000 be transferred from is authorized to borrow $340,000, and that the Town
Sick Leave Incentive account to Labor Relations account, Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the
Human Resource Department. Appropriation made available for this purpose,and that the
Town Manager be authorized to accept any grants or gifts
Date of Action: 4/20/95 11 Yes No Abstain in relation thereto.
Final Action: PASSED
Date of Action: 5/25/95 11 Yes No Abstain
95-147 ADM.CODE ORD.AMEND.-TOWN COUNCIL Final Action: PASSED
POL.
ORDERED: That the Town Council vote to amend the 95-152 APPROR ORDER-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FAC.
Administrative Code of the Town,as amended,pursuant to ORDERED: That the sum of$991,200.be appropriated for
section 5-1 (a)(1)of the Charter,by amending the following the purpose of designing and constructing a vehicle
sections o f said Code, first adopted by the Town Council maintenance facility for the Department of Public Works,
on April 18, 1991, to read as follows: (Full text in Town and that to meet this Appropriation,the town Treasurer,with
Clerk's office) the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow
$991,200. and that the Town Manager is authorized to
Date of Action: 5/18/95 7 Yes 3 No Abstain contract for and expend the Appropriation made available
Final Action: PASSED-ROLL CALL for this purpose,and that the Town manager be authorized
to accept any grants or gifts in relation thereto.
95-148 GEN'L ORD.AMEND.-ENTERPRISE FUNDS
ORDERED: That the town Council vote to amend the Date of Action: 5/25/95 11 Yes No Abstain
General Ordinances of the Town,as amended,by amending Final Action: PASSED
the following section of said Ordinance,to read as follows:
CHAPTER 11 - TOWN OFFICERS, BOARDS & 95-153 APPROP.&LOAN ORDER-RENOV.TO NEW
COMMITTEES-ARTICLE XVIII-13-ENTERPRISE FUNDS TOWN HALL
-(Full text in Town Clerk's Office). ORDERED: That the sum of$270,000 be appropriated for
the purpose of making renovations to the New Town Hall
Final Action: REFERRED FOR REVIEW and constructing a One Stop Permit Center within the New
Town Hall, and that to meet this Appropriation the Town
95-149 APPROPR. ORDER-FY 1996 BUDGET Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is
ORDERED: That the sum of$64,482,030 be raised and authorized to borrow$270,000,and that the Town Manager
appropriated;-(Full text in Town Clerk's Office). is authorized to contract for and expend the Appropriation
made available for this purpose,and that the Town Manager
Date of Action: 5/18/95 9 Yes 1 No Abstain be autorized to accept any grants or gifts in relation thereto.
Final Action: PASSED
Date of Action: 5/25/95 8 Yes 3 No Abstain
95-150 APPROP.ORDER-CAP. IMPROVE. PROG. Final Action: PASSED
FY 1996
ORDERED: That the sum of$1,513,443 be transferred and 95-154 APPROP.&LOAN ORDER-REHAB
appropriated from available funds(Free Cash),that the sum HINCKLEY-SR.CENTER
of$10,100 be transferred an appropriated from the Wetlands ORDERED: That the sum of$600,000 be appropriated for
Protection Account and that the sum of!$35,000 be the purpose of rehabilitating the former Hinckley Lumber
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Building in-Hyannis to accommodate a new Senior Center, 95-158 APPROP. &LOAN- UPGRADING MUN.
and that to meet this Appropriation,the Town Treasurer,with PARKING LOTS
the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow ORDERED: That the sum of$1,000,000 be appropriated
$600,000, and that the Town Manager is authorized to for the purpose of upgrading and maintaining municipal
contract for and expend the Appropriation made available parking lots within the town, and that to meet this
for this purpose,�and thattheTown Manager be authorized appropriation,the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the
to accept any grants or gifts in relation thereto. Town Manager,is authorized to borrow$1,000,000 and that
the Town,Manager is authorized to contract for and expend
Date of Action: 5/18/95 *10 Yes No Abstain the appropriation made available for this purpose,and that
Final Action: PASSED the Town Manager be authorized to accept any grants or
gifts in relation thereto.
95-155 APPROP. &LOAN ORD.-INTERSECT.
UPGRADES Date of Action: 5/25/95 5 Yes 6 No Abstain
ORDERED: That the sum of$440,000 be appropriated for Final Action: DEFEATED
the purpose of upgrading various intersections in town,and
that to meet this Appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with 95-159 APPROR&LOAN-PUB. ROAD DRAINAGE
the approval of the Town Manager,is authorized to borrow REPAIRS
$440,000, and that the Town Manager is authorized to ORDERED: That the sum of$1,250,000 be appropriated
contract for and expend the Appropriation made available for the purpose of conducting repairs and making
for this purpose,and that the Town Manager be authorized improvements to public road drainage systems within the
to accept any grants or gifts in relation thereto. town,and that to meet this appropriation,the Town Treasurer,
with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to
Date of Action: 5/25/95 10 Yes 1 No Abstain borrow$1,250,000,and that the Town Manager is authorized
Final Action: PASSED to contract for and expend the appropriation made available
for this purpose,and that the Town Manager be authorized
95-156 APPROP.&LOAN-TRAFFIC LIGHTS to accept any grants or gifts in relation thereto.
ORDERED: That the sum of$395,000 be appropriated for
the purpose of upgrading and refurbishing traffic lights within Date of Action: 5/25/95 11 Yes No Abstain
the town, and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Final Action: PASSED
Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is
authorized to borrow$395,000,and that the Town Manager 95-160 APPROP.&LOAN-REPAIRS TO SIDEWALKS
is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation ORDERED: That the sum of$500,000 be appropriated for
made available for this purpose,'and that the Town Manager the purpose of making repairs to existing sidewalks and the
be authorized to accept any grants or gifts in relation thereto. installation of new sidewalks at various locations within the
town,and that to meetthis appropriation,the Town Treasurer,
Date of Action: 5/25/95 9 Yes 2 No Abstain with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to
Final Action: PASSED borrow$500,000,and that the Town Manager is authorized
to contract for and expend the appropriation made available
95-157 APPROP.&LOAN ORDER-PARKING LOT for this purpose,and that the Town Manager be authorized
RECONSTR. : to accept any grants or gifts in relation thereto.
ORDERED: That the sum of$475,000 be appropriated for
the purpose of reconstructing the existing parking lot on the Date of Action: 05/25/95 11 Yes NoAbstain
southerly side of North St., Hyannis, between Barnstable Final Action: PASSED
Road and Winter Street and that to meet this appropriation,
the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the Town Manager, 95-161 ' APPROP.&LOAN-CREMATORY-
is authorized to borrow $475,000, and that the Town MOSSWOOD
Manager is'authorized to contract for and expend the ORDERED: That the sum of$180,000 be appropriated for
appropriation made available for this purpose,and that the the purpose of constructing a crematory at Mosswood
Town Manager be authorized to accept any grants or gifts Cemetery, Cotuit, and that to meet this Appropriation, the
in relation thereto. Town Treasurer,with the approval of the Town Manager,is
authorized to borrow.$180,000,and that the Town Manager
Final Action: TABLED is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation
made available for this purpose,and that the Town Manager
be authorized to accept any grants or gifts in relation thereto.
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Final Action: POSTPONED INDEFINITELY that the Town-Manager is.authorized to contract for and
expend the appropriation made available for this purpose,
95-162 APPROP.&LOAN ORDER-REPAIRS TO and that the Town Manager be authorized to accept any
BISMORE PARK grants or gifts in relation thereto.
ORDERED: That the sum of$600,000 be appropriated for
the purpose of making repairs, installing new finger piers, Date of Action: 5/25/95 5 Yes .6 No Abstain
and performance of related dredging to the Bismore Park Final Action: DEFEATED
Bulkhead, and that to meet this appropriation, the Town
Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is 95-166 APPROR &LOAN-REPAIR CONT.AIRLINE
authorized to borrow$600,000,and that the Town Manager HANGAR
is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation ORDERED:* That the sum of$800,000 be transferred and
made available for this purpose,and that the Town Manager appropriated from available funds(Airport Reserve)forthe
be authorized to accept any grants or gifts in relation thereto. purpose of designing, making repairs and renovations to
the former Continental Airline hanger at the Barnstable
Date of Action: 5/25/95 11 Yes No Abstain Municipal Airport,- and that to meet this appropriation, the
Final Action: PASSED Town Treasurer,with the approval of the Town Manager,is
authorized to borrow$800,000,and that the Town Manager
95-163 APPROP. &LOAN-BULKHEAD WORK AT is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation
ASELTON PARK Made available for this purpose,and that the Town Manager
ORDERED: That the sum of$500,000 be appropriated for be authorized to accept any grants or gifts in relation thereto.
the purpose of constructing a new bulkhead,installing new
floats,and conducting related dredging at the Aselton Park Date of Action: 5/25/95 11 Yes No Abstain
Bulkhead, and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Final Action: PASSED
Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is
authorized to borrow$500,000,and that the Town Manager 95-167 APPROR&LOAN-TEMP. REPAIRS TO
is authorized to contract for and expend the appropriation I .I PRIVATE WAYS
made available for this purpose,and that the Town Manager ORDERED: That the sum of $1,500,000 be raised and
be authorized to accept any grants or gifts in relation thereto. appropriated for the purpose of making temporary repairs
to private ways within the town in acordance with General
Date of Action: 5/25/95 11 Yes No Abstain Ordinance,,Chapter I If,,Article XXXI of the town, and that
Final Action: PASSED to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer with the
approval of the Town Manager, is authorized io borrow
95-164 APPROR &LOAN-COASTAL DISCH. DRAIN., $i,500,000,that the Town Manager is authorized to contract
IMPROVE� for and expend the Appropriation made available for this
ORDERED: That the sum of$600,000 be appropriated for purpose,that the Town Council approval of Order 94-144,
the purpose of designing and constructing coastal discharge approved by the Town Council on April 21, 1994 is hereby
drainage improvements at various locations within the town, rescinded, and that the Town Manager be authorized to
and that to meet this appropriation,the Town Treasurer,with accept any grants or gifts and assess betterments in relation
the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow thereto.
$600,000, and that the Town Manager is ahtorized to
contract for and expend the appropriation made available Date of Action: 5/25/95 11 Yes No Abstain
for this purpose,and that the Town Manager be authorized Final Action: PASSED
to accept any grants or gifts in relation thereto.
95-168 APPROP. &LOAN-MATCHING FUND E.RA.-:'
Date of Action: 5/25/95 11 Yes No Abstain RED LILY POND
Final Action: PASSED ORDERED: That the sum of$328,750 be appropriated for
the purpose of funding the town's matching fund share to a
95-165 APPROP.&LOAN-CENTERVILLE RVR. E.RA. Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Competitive
DREDG. Grant Program application made by the Red Lily Pond
ORDERED: That the sum of$1,210,000 be appropriated Project Association,Inc.,and that to meetthis appropriation,
for the purpose of designing and performing a maintenance the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the Town Manager,
dredging of the Centerville River channel,and that to meet is authorized to borrow $328,750, and that the Town
this appropriation,the Town Treasurer,with the approval of Manager is authorized to contract for and expend the
the Town Manager,is authorized to borrow$1,210,000,and- appropriation made available for this purpose,and that the
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Town Manager be authorized to accept any grants or gifts the Town of Barnstable under the Classification Act at a
in relation thereto. Factor of One for the Fiscal Year 1995, and votes,further,
that the Residential Exemption is not adopted for Fiscal Year
Final Action: TABLED 1995.
95-169 RESOLVE: COM. DEV. BLOCK GRANT PLAN Date of Action: 05/18/95 10 Yes No Abstain
RESOLVE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE TOWN OF Final Action: PASSED
BARNSTABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN 95-174 ORDER:PROPOSED MAIN STJWATERFRONT
(FY 1996-FY 2000)-Whereas,the Town of Barnstable has HIST DIST
been designated by the Federal Department of Housing and ORDERED: That the sum of$15,000 be transferred and
Urban Development (HUD) as a community entitled to appropriated from available funds for the pur-pose of
receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) finalizing the required Comprehensive Inventory of all
funding;and (Full text in the Town Clerk's Office) properties within the proposed Hyannis Main Street/
Waterfront Historic District and preparation of the Final Study
Date of Action: 4/20/95 11 Yes No Abstain Report for submission to Town Council,the Massachusetts
Final Action: PASSED Historical Commission(MHC),and the General Public,The
Town Manager is authorized to accept any grants or gifts in
95-170 RESOLVE: MARTIN J. FLYNN-SCHOLARSHIP relation thereto.
FUND
RESOLVEDi Thatthe Town of Barnstable Scholarship Fund Date of Action: 5/18/95 10 Yes No Abstain
be re-named the Martin J. Flynn, Town of Barnstable Final Action: PASSED
Scholarship Fund.
95-175 ZONING MAP OF THE TOWN OF
Date of Action: 4/20/95 11 Yes No Abstain BARNSTABLE
Final Action: PASSED ORDERED That: SECTION 1. Chapter 111,Article III of the
Ordinances of the Town of Barnstable,the zoning ordinance
95-171 RESOLVE-CABLE SURVEY of the Town, is hereby amended by adopting an amended
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby endorses the zoning map, which map is dated April 14, 1995, entitled
request by the townspeople, Town Manager, and Cable Zoning Map of the Town of Barnstable and which is on file
Advisory Committee for a formal survey of cable subscribers with the Town Clerk.
in order to ascertain the needs and desires of the community SECTION 2. Said Chapter III,Article III is hereby further
regarding programming and channel lineup. It is requested amended by striking out section 2-2.1 and inserting in place
that TCI Cablevision of Cape Cod perform the survey in the thereof the following:
Town of Barnstable as soon as possible,without charge to 2-2.1 Identification of zoning map. The official zoning map
the Town or subscribers and that survey results be made shall be identified by the title Zoning Map of the Town of
available to the Town Manager,Cable Advisory Committee, Barnstable and dated April 14, 1995. Nothing in this order
Town Councilors and to the townspeople promptly after shall be construed to rescind the action taken on August
receipt and calculations of the surveys. 19,1993 as Council Order#93-105 in adopting the Revised
Ground Water Protection Overlay Districts Map Planning
Date of Action: 4/20/95 11 Yes No Abstain Department dated April 1993 which is on file with the Town
Final Action: PASSED Clerk.
95-172 RESOLVE-FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR PRIV. Date of Action: 6/15/95 10 Yes No Abstain
LANDFILL Final Action: PASSED
RESOLVE: That the Town Council direct the Town Manager
to conduct a feasibility study for privitization contracts for all 95-176 APPOINTMENTS
operations currently operating at the landfill. That the Town Council hereby appoints and reappoints
persons to the following multiple member boards,
Date of Action: 4/20/95 10 Yes No Abstain committees, and commissions: Airport Commission,
Final Action: PASSED Barnstable County Coastal Resources, Barnstable County
Home Consortium, Board of Assessors, CC Regional
95-173 RESOLVE: CLASSIFICATION ACT FY 1995 Technical High School, Conservation Commission, Old
RESOLVED: The Town Council hereby votes to classify Kings Highway, Public Works Oommission, Recreation
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Commission, Roads Committee, Sandy Neck Governing Date of Action: 5/18/95 10 Yes No Abstain
Board, Water Pollution Control Board, Water Quality Final Action: PASSED
Advisory Committee,and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
95-181 SCHOOL BLDG MODIFICATIONS TO HIGH
Date of Action: 5/18/95 10 Yes No Abstain SCHOOL&HY. MIDDLE
Final Action: PASSED ORDERED: That the sum of$207,000 be appropriated for
the purpose of providing the School Department
95-177 COMM ERCIALJFLEET VEHICLE PROBLEM supplemental funding in FY 1996 to make capital repairs to
RESOLVED That the Town Council direct the Town Manager the pipe tunnel and related building modifications at the High
to have staff respond to the concerns outlined in item#95- School and the chemistry lab at the Middle School in
096 approved by the Council on 1/5/95 and submit a plan Hyannis, and that to meet this appropriation, the Town
outlining what steps may be taken to resolve this ongoing Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is
commercial/fleet vehicle problem. authorized to borrow$207,000,and further that the School
Committee is auuthorized to contract for and expend the
Date of Action: 5/4/95 11 Yes No Abstain appropriation made available for this purpose.
Final Action: PASSED
Date of Action: 5/18/95 10 Yes No Abstain
95-178 RESOLVE: HYANNIS CHAMBER TOURISM Final Action: PASSED
RATE
RESOLVED That the Town Council supports the Hyannis 95-182 CAPITAL TRANSFER-KENNEDY RINK
Area Chamber of Commerce request to fund tourism at the REPAIRS
rate of 5%of the towns share of the Hotel/Motel Tax for the ORDERED: That the sum of$9,044 be transferred from
purposes of promoting and maintaining the Town of the remaining balance in the Department of Public Works
Barnstable as a premier tourism destination. Fuel Tank Removal Capital Account to the Department of
Public works Kennedy Rink Repair Account for the purpose
Date of Action: 5/18/95 7 Yes No 3 Abstain of covering the final payments due contractors for work
Final Action: PASSED performed in connection with the repairs.
95-179 APPROP.&LOAN ORDER-SCHOOL bate of Action: 5/18/95 10 Yes No Abstain
RELOCATABLES Final Action: PASSED
ORDERED: That the sum of$225,000 be appropriated for
the purpose of providing the School Department 95-183 SUPR APPRO. ORDER-FY 1995 SOLID
supplemental funding in FY 1996 to purchase three WASTE BUDGET
relocatable classroom buildings, and that to meet this ORDERED: That the sum of$120,000 be transferred and
appropriation,the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the appropriated from available fund (Sanitation Reserve
Town Manager,is authorized to borrow$225,000,and further Account)to the FY 1995 Department of Public Works Solid
that the School Committee is authorized to contract for and Waste Expense Budget for the purpose of funding additional
expend the appropriation made available for this purpose. rail transportation, SEMASS tipping fee and Town of
Yarmouth host fee costs resulting from higher than
Date of Action: 5/18/95 10Yes No Abstain anticipated tonnage being shipped to the SEMASS facility
Final Action: PASSED in Rochester MA.
95-180 SCHOOL INFORMATION SYSTEMS Date of Action: 6/01/95 10 Yes No Abstain
HARDWARE&SOFTWARE Final Action: PASSED
ORDERED: That the sum of$377,276 be appropriated for
the purpose of providing the School Department 95-184 ORDER-PET.GEN. COURT USER TAX BOAT
supplemental funding in FY 1996 to purchase information LINES
systems hardware and software for the public school ORDERED: That the General Court is hereby petitioned
ststems, and that to meet this appropriation, the Town for legislation authorizing the Town of Barnstable to impose
Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is and collect a tax on users of the Hyannis terminal of the
authorized to borrow$377,276,and further that the School Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship
Committee is authorized to contract for and expend the Authority,as well as users of the Hy-Line passenger service
appropriantion made available for this prupose. to the islands.
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Final Action: REFERRED E.D�C.&AD HOC T Harbor of William D. Mullin Jr., 90 Alderbrook Lane, W.
COUNCIL C. Barnstable, MA 02668, as fully outlined in an application
filed on 05/91/95.
95-185 GEN'L ORD.AMENDMENT-DIST PETITIONS
ORDERED: That Chapter I of the General Ordinances is Date I of Action: 6/15/95 7 Yes 3 No Abstain
hereby amended by adding the following article,designated Final Action: PASSED
in appropriate sequence. ARTICLE IV. Petitions for
Legislation from Districts of the Town. Whenever the council 95-189 RESOLVE-AQUACULTURE LIC.-SCOTT
shall receive a request which has been forwarded to it MULLIN-BARN. HARBOR
pursuant to a vote of a meeting of a special district of the RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the
town which lies entirely within the boundaries of the town shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable
for a petition to the general court for special legislation Harbor of Mr. Scott D. Mullin, 90 Alderbrook Lane, W.
relating to that district, it shall forthwith be placed on the Barnstable, MA 0266.8, as fully outlined in an application
council agenda for consideration by the. council, filed on 5/1/95.
notwithstanding whether any councilor sponsors the petition
as an agenda Rem. Date of Action: 6/15/95 8 Yes, No 2 Abstain
Final Action: PASSED
Date of Action: 6/1/95 11 Yes No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED 95-190 APPOINTMENTS-LIC.AUTH.&YOUTH COMM.
That,the Town Council hereby appoints and re-appoints
95-186 RESOLVE-APPROVAL PRE. DESIGN FOR pers o-ns to the following multiple membe I r boards,
STURGIS LIBRARY REN.. committees,and commissions: Licensing Authority,Youth
RESOLVED: That the Barnstable Town Council hereby. Commission.full list in Town Clerk's office)
accepts and approves the preliminary design for renovations
and additions to Sturgis Library which is outlined,in an Date of Action: 6/1/95
application submitted to the Massachusetts Board of Library Final Action: LIC.5.YES 5 AB—YOUTH 10 YES
Commissioners under the Massachusetts Public Library
Construction Program, Application Round 1. The Town 95-191 RESOLVE-BARN.JAIL FACILITIES-IND.PARK
Council further supports the Sturgis Library Trustees and AREA
Building Committee in their application for any state and/or RESOLVED: Whereas,the Industrial zones of the Town of
federal funds which might be available to defray all or part Barnstable were developed to promote light clean industry
of the cost of the project. and provide an attractive setting for economic development
opportunities,and(full text in clerk's office- last paragraph
Date of Action: 5/18/95 9 Yes No, Abstain to follow)-NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the
Final Action PASSED proposed location of either temporary or permanent
Barnstable County Jail Facilities in the Industrial Zones is
95-187 RESOLVE-TOWN OPEN SPACE&REC. not in the best interests of the town or the State Economic
ELEMENT UPDATE Opportu.nfty Area, and.is in conflict with the Towns Draft
RESOLVED: That the Barnstable Town Council directs the Local Comprehensive Plan. It is further resolved that notice
Town Manager to consult with the various boards And- to this effect be given to the County Sheriff's office, the
commissions to provide the Council with a comprehensive County Commission rs, the Town of Barnstable'
s repre-
update on the Town's Open Space and Recreation Plan on sentative to the County Assembly o I f Delegates,the'town's
or before 6/30/95,and further direct that the Town Council legislative delegation,and David Cole of the Cobb Trust.
establish an Ad Hoc committee to work with the Recreation
Committee to research what town-owned lands are available Date of Actiom. 5/18/95 9 Yes I No Abstain
for Recreational uses. Final Action: PASSED
DateofAction: 05/18/95 10Yes No Abstain 95-192 TOWN WIDE BALLOT QUESTION FIVE SER
Final Action; PASSED FIRE DISTRICTS.
SECTION 1 The Barnstable Town Clerk shall place upon
65-168 RESO.LVE:AQUACULTURtLICENSE-'WM the town,wide.ballot Tuesda 'Nov mber 7, 1:995 the*fol-
y, e
MULLIN-BARN. HARBOR I'wing nonbinding question:Should the Towh of Barnstable
ow
RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby'ai tithorizes the enter in'td a process to.realign and/or consolidate the fiv e
shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable separate fire districts within the Town?
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Date of Action: 6/1/95 8 Yes .3 No Ab
stain Prohibited Signs of the Zoning Ordinance(Chapter III,Article
Final Action: Rescinded by unanimous vote 111) and insert the following in place thereof: (Full Text in
Town Clerk's Office).
95-193 ZONING ORD.AMEND. LODGING HOUSES
ORDERED:THAT THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE ZONING Final Action:, REFERRED TO ZONING COM.
ORDINANCE,(CHAPTER 111,ARTICLE 111),BEAM8NDED
AS FOLLOWS: 95-198 ZONING ORD.AMEND.-NON-CONFORMI'NG
1.)To delete Section 3A.1(3)(A)�of the Zoning Ordinance USES
which presently reads as follows:
A) Renting of rooms to no more than six(6)lodgers in one ORDERED: SECTION 1. That*the Zoning Ordinance
,(Chapter 1.11,Article III of the General Ordinances)is hereby
(1)multiple unit dwelling. (Full Text in Town Clerk's.Office) amended by,striking out Section 4-4 Non-Conformities 'and
inserting inplace thereof the following:
Final Action: REFERRED TO ZONING COM,
Date of Action: 11/2195 11 Yes No Abstain
95-194 ZONING ORD.AMEND. MISCELLANEOUS 'Pinal Action:' PASSED
CHANGES
ORDERED:THATTHE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE ZONING 95-199 ZONING ORD.AMEND.SECTION 7
ORDINANCE,(CHAPTER 111,ARTICLE 111),BEAMENDED DEFINITIONS
AS FOLLOWS: ORDERED: THAT SECTION 7, D.E FINITIONS, OF THE
1.) To delete Section 2-3.6(.1) which presently reads, as TOWN OF BARN I STABLE ZONING ORDI-
follows: NANCE,(CHAPTER III,ARTICLE 111), BE AMENDED
Residential Districts: Unless otherwise specifically.provided AS FOLLOWS:
for herein, within residential districts, only one principal 1.)By inserting thefollowing new paragraphs in alphabetical
permitted building shall be located on a single lot.full Text- sequence: . .
in Town Clerk's Office) Accessory,building, o
r use:, 'A building or use, which is
customarily incidental to a principal building or use and is
,final Action: REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING subordinate in area,.or extent, or purpose,to the principal
building,or principal use served..(Full Text in Town Clerk's
95-195 ZONING ORD.AMEND, .-HOME OCCUPATION Officel
ORDERED: THATTHETOWN OF BARNSTABLE ZONING
ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 111,ARTICLE III, BEAMENDED Pin Al Action: R E-FERR.ED TO ZONING COM.
AS-FOLLOWS,
1.) Delete-Section 3-4.4(3)(A Professional'or Home 95-1 200 RESOLVE:TEMP.ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Occupation u's-e''subject.to the following: paragraphs a) RESOLVE' That the Town Manager be
authorized to appoint
through g); and insert.the following i,n place thereof: (Full a temporary zoning administrator to quickly hear and d eicide
text in Town Clerk's Offic.q) upon granting temporary arrinesty,to current businesses that
rely upon established non conforming uses. Those currently
,Date of Action: 8/17/95 8 Yes No 2 Abstain operating businesses would be allowed to continue to
Final Action� PASSED function for the upcoming sum.mer season so long as no
substantive harm to the community or the environment would
95-196 ZONING ORD.AMEND.OFF STREET occur.
PARKING
ORDERED: That the�Barnstable Town Council hereby I Date of Action: 6/1/95 11 Yes No Abstain
adopts,the following amendments to the Off Street Parking Final Action: WITHDRAWN BY.MAKER&VOTED
Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter III, Article
111)to: (Full Text in Town Clerk's Office) 95-201 APPOINTMENTS
That the Town Council hereby appoints and re-appoints
Final Action: REFERRED TO ZONING COM. persons to the following�multiple member boards,
committees, and commissions: Airport Commission,
95-197 ZONING ORD.AMEND. SIGNAGE, Comprehensive Financial Advisory-Committee, Economic
qRDERED:THAT THE TOWN OP'BARNSTABLEZONING Development Commission, Golf Committeei Government
i '
ORDW 4N6E,.CHAPTER�III,ARTICLE IIIJ.BE AMENDEIJ Study,Committee, Personnel, and trust Fund Advisory
AS FOLLOWS: Committee:,
1.) Delete provision No, 12 Roof signs of Section 443
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Date of Action: 6/15/95 10 Yes No Abstain Management, Cotuit-Santuit Historic District, Cultural
Final Action: PASSED Council, Disability Commission, Board of Health, Local
Water Resource Management Officer, Planning Board,
95-202 SUPPLEMENTAPPR. ORDER-FOR LAND Subsidized Housing, and the Youth Commission. (Full list
OCEAN ST.&SOUTH in Town Clerk's Office).
ORDERED: That the Town Manager is hereby authorized
to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain for general Date of Action: 7/20/95 11 Yes No Abstain
municipal purposes,the land located at the intersection of Final Action: PASSED-BARTELL&EGAN VOTED IN
Ocean Street and South Street, Hyannis, and shown on PLAN.
Barnstable Assessoris Map 326 as Parcels 23, 135.1 and
135.2; that$58,333 be transferred and appropriated from 95-207 RESOLVE:GRANT ACCEPT. CENT. RVR
available funds for the acquisition of said land,including all FLUSHING
costs relating to such acquisition; that the Town Manager RESOLVED: That the Town Council accept a grant in the
be authorized to accept gifts and to contract for and expend amount of$15,000 from the Cape Cod Commission for the
any federal and state aid available for the purposes of this purpose of developing a model of the flushing characteristics
vote; and that the Town Manager be authorized to take all of the Centerville River coastal system.
other action necessary to carry out the purposes of this vote.
Date of Action: 6/15/95 10 Yes No Abstain
Date of Action: 6/15/95 10 Yes No Abstain Final Action: PASSED
Final Action: PASSED
95-208 RESOLVE:SPEC.TAX ASSESSMENT EXCEL
95-203 APPOINTMENTS WHEREAS, the Town council of the Town of Barnstable
That the Town Council hereby appoints and reappoints strongly supports increased environmentally and
persons to the following multiple member boards, ecologically safe economic development to provide
committees,and commissions: Barnstable County Energy additional jobs for town residents,and expanded commercial
Committee and the Hyannis District Study Committee. and industrial activity within the Town to promote and develop
a healthy economy and stronger tax base; .... (Full text in
Date of Action: 6/15/95 10 Yes No Abstain Town Clerk's Office)...NOW, Therefore be it Resolved by
Final Action: PASSED the Town Council of the Town of Barnstable that the
Agreement for the Use of the Special Tax Assessment
95-204 TRANSFER ORDER:CIP AERIAL OVER- between the Town of Barnstable and EXCEL Corporation
FLIGHT PROJECT as prepared by the Town Manager pursuant to the Economic
ORDERED: That the sum of$150,000 be transferred from Opportunity Areas Certified Project process,attached hereto
the Fiscal Year 1996 Capital Improvement Program Account as Exhibit One which is hereby made a part of this
to the Information Systems Department GIS Capital Account Resolution, be authorized:
for the purpose of contracting for the digital interpretation of
the aerial photographs for the over-flight project. Date of Action: 6/29/95 11 Yes No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED
Date of Action: 6/15/95 10 Yes No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED 96-001 RESOLVE:-POLICY ON VIDEOTAPES
RESOLVE: 1. The Town of Barnstable televises the
95-205 RELEASE OF EX. SESSION MINUTES following meetings live on Cable Channel 19;Town Council,
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby releases the Board of Health, Licensing Authority, Conservation
minutes of the following executive sessions: 8/19/93 Commission,Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.
Independence Park; and 9/2/93 Independence Park; and (Full copy of text in the Town Clerk's Office).
1/20/94 YMCA.
Date of Action: 7/20/95 11 Yes No Abstain
Date of Action: 6/15/95 10 Yes No Abstain Final Action: PASSED
Final Action: PASSED
96-002 APPOINTMENTS
95-206 APPOINTMENTS THAT. The Town Council hereby appoints and reappoints
That the Town Council hereby appoints and re-appoints persons to the following multiple member boards, com-
persons to the following multiple member boards, mittees,and commissions: Cotuit-Santuit Historic District,
committees, and commissions: Barnstable County Waste Town Library Committee,and the Youth Commission.
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Date of Action: 7/20/95 11 Yes No Abstain investigation,and said District shall not be obliged to transfer
Final Action: PASSED such funds to the Treasurer of the Commonwealth pursuant
to the provisions of said Chapter Two Hundred A. For the
96-003 TRANS. ORDER-BMEA DEPT. HEAD COLL. purposes of this act,the term "funds"shall be deemed to
BARGAINING AGREE. include the proceeds of their deposit or investment. (Full
ORDERED: That the sum of$76,530 be transferred for the copy on file in the Town Clerk's Office).
purpose of funding the provisions of a collective bargaining
agreement between the town and the Barnstable Municipal Date of Action: 7/20/95 11 Yes No Abstain
Employee's Association(BMEA)Department Head Unit from Final Action: PASSED
July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1996.
96-007 RESOLVE:PET. GEN. COURT FOR LEG.
Date of Action: 7/20/95 8 Yes 3 No Abstain CHANGE CHARTER BARN. FIRE DIST.
Final Action: PASSED RESOLVED: That the General Court is hereby petitioned,
under Section 8 Article LXXXIX of the Amendments to the
96-004 TRANSFER ORDER-POLICE DEPARTMENT Constitution of the Commonwealth, to enact the following
ORDERED: That the sum of$53,875.91 be transferred from legislation. AN ACT MAKING A CHANGE IN THE
Account 01-1039-786-02, Police Capital Account, and CHARTER OF THE BARNSTABLE FIRE DISTRICT Be it
Account 01-1039-513-00, Police Expense Account for the enacted, etc., as follows: SECTION 1. The charter of the
purpose of funding overtime shortages in the Police Barnstable Fire District,which is comprised of the following
Department budget for FY95. special acts,viz.,Chapter 109 of the Acts of 1926;Chapter
302 of the Acts of 1934; Chapter 151 of the Acts of
Date of Action: 7/20/95 11 Yes No Abstain 1947....(Full copy of item on file in Town Clerk's Office).
Final Action: PASSED
Date of Action: 7/20/95 11 Yes No Abstain
96-005 RESOLUTION SUP.CHANGES IN DRI Final Action: PASSED
THRESHOLDS OF C.C.COMM.
RESOLVE: That the Town Council support the adoption of 96-008 TRANS.ORDER:Cl P IS-96-02,AERIAL OVER-
proposed changes to Development of Regional Impact FLIGHT OF HARBORS&WATERWAYS
thresholds (DRI) set forth in the Cape Cod Commission ORDERED: That the sum of$50,000 be transferred from
regulations for the purpose of reviewing proposed the Fiscal Year 1996 Capital Improvement Program Account
developments of regional impact by approving the following to the Information Systems Department GIS CapitalAccount
resolution. Further,that the Town Council forward a copy for the purpose of obtaining necessary services,hardware,
of this resolution, upon its approval, to Sumner Kaufman, and software associated with the digital mapping of marine
Barnstable's representative to the Cape Cod Commission, resources within the Town of Barnstable.
and to Paul Lebel,Barnstable's representative on the County
Assembly of Delegates,for dissemination to their respective Date of Action: 7/20/95 11 Yes No Abstain
bodies. (Full copy inTown Clerk's Office). FinalAction: - PASSED
Final Action: PASSED 96-009 RESOLVE:PETITION GEN.COURT LEG.REL.
TO TOWN COLL.
96-006 RESOLVE:PET GEN. COURT LEG. REL.TO RESOLVED: That the General Court is hereby petitioned,
BARN. FIRE DISTRICT under Section 8 Article LXXXIX of the Amendments to the
RESOLVED: That the General Court is hereby petitioned, Constitution of the Commonwealth, for legislation to the
under Section 8 Article L)=IX of the Amendments to the following effect. AN Act Making a Change in the Charter of
Constitution of the Commonwealth, to enact the following the Town of Barnstable....(Full Text in Town Clerk's Office-
legislation. AN ACT PERTAINING TO THE BARNSTABLE this regards changing the Town Collector from an elected
FIRE DISTRICT. Be it enacted,etc.,as follows: SECTION to an appointed position).
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section Seven D of
Chapter Seventy-Nine,Chapter Two Hundred A,or any other Final Action: REFERRED TO GOV'T STUDY COM.
general or special law,the Barnstable Fire District may retain
any funds deposited or invested by it for the benefit of any 96-010 RESOLVE-SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LIC.
person or persons who might be entitled to land damages APPLICATION
awarded under Section Six of Chapter Seventy-nine, but That the Town Council hereby authorizes the shellfish
whose identity could not be determined after reasonable aquaculture license application in Barnstable Harbor of
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Robert E. Bryson,52 Howland Lane,West Barnstable,MA Date of Act ion: 8/17/95 8 Yes 1 No 1 Abstain
02668, as fully outlined in an application filed on 7/24/95.' Fin'
a[Action: PASSED
Date of Action: 9/21/95 10 Yes N 6 Abstain 96-016 TRANSFER ORDER-CEMETERY ROADWAY
Final Action: PASSED IMPROVEMENTS'
ORDERED: That the sum of$35,000 be transferred from
96-011 RESOLVE.-SENIOR TAX REBATE PROGRAM the FY 1996 Capital - Improvement Fund Account to
That the Town Manager be directed to outline in the Town the Public Works.Department Cemetery Roadway
of Barnstable a program similar to the Town of Chelmsford's Improvement Capital Account for the purpose of making
"Senior Tax Rebate Program"and provide the council with- improvements to the roadways in Mosswood and Marstons
an implementation schedule within 30 days. (Program Mills Cemteries..
description and information is attached).
Date of Action: 8/17/95 8 Yes I No I Abstain
Date of Action: 8/17/95 10-Yes No Abstain, Final Action' PASSED
Final Action: PASSED
96-017 TRANSFER ORDER-CEMETERY RETAINING
96-012 APPOINTMENTS WALLS&EROS. CONT.
THAT.The Town Council hereby appoints and re4opoints ORDERED: That the sum of$26,000 be transferred from
persons to the following multiple member boards, the FY 1996 Capital Improvement Fund Account to the
committees,and commissions: Town Library Committee Public Works Department Cemetery Retaining Walls and
Whelden- Betty McAdams,52 Longboat Dr.,Centerville. Erosion Control Capital Account for the purpose of restoring
stone retaining walls in the Cobb's Hill and Old West
Date of Action: 8/17/95 10 Yes No Abstain Barnstable Cemeteries and to repair the face of a roadside
Final Action: PASSED embankment in the Oak Neck Cemetery.
96-613 RESOLVE-SIDEWALK-OLD STAGE RD.` Date of Action: 8/17/95 8 Yes I No I Abstain
That the Town Manager be directed to determine when and Final Action: PASSED
if a sidewalk can be installed on Old Stage Road between
Race Lane and Camp Opeechee Road. 96-018 TRANSFER ORDER-KENNEDY RINK
ARCHES&LIGHTING
Date of Action: 8/17/95 7Yes No Abstain ORDERED: That the sum of$'1 1 7,500 be transferred from
Final Action: PASSED the FY 1996 Capital Improvement Fund Account to the
Public Works Department Kennedy Rink Repairs Account
96-014 ZONING ORD.AMEND.-SECTION 4-1.2 for the purpose of funding repairs to the arches and installing
ORDERED: SECTION 1.:That section 4-1.2 of the zoning new lighting in the rink area. . . .
ordinance is hereby amended by striking out,paragraph 1)
and inserting in place thereof the following: 1)In residential. Date of'Adhon: 8/17/95 8 Yes I No
1 Abstain
zoning districts, accessory uses and structures on a lot Final Action: PASSED.
adjoining or immediately opposite and across a roadfrom
the lot on which the�principal use is serves is located, 96-019 , RESOLVE:GRANT ACCEPT. RECYCLING
provided that both lots are retained in identical ownership M.D.E.P.
with respect to both fee.and non-fee interests. RESOLVED:- That the Town 0
ouncil hereby accepts a
Recycling Grant from the Massachusetts Department of
bate of Action� 11/02195 10 Yes 1 No Abstain Environmental Protectionfor'used paint storage equipment'
Final Action: PASSED
public education materials and training valued at a total cost
of$12,698 for use in support of the Town's recycling program
96-015 TRANSFER ORDER-I.B.P.O.SUR OFFICER administered by the DPW Solid Waste Division.
ORDERED: That the sum of$96,364.53 transferred for the
purpose.of funding the provisions of a collective bargaining Date of Action: 8/17/95 8 Yes i No i Abstain
agreement between the town and the I.B.P.O. Loca[463, Final Action:- PASSED
Superior Officers from July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1996,
and to further approve the extension of th e'coflective.' 96-020 ORDER: GEN'L ORDINANCE REVOLVING
bargaining agreement for.the period July 1, 199*6 through FUND AMEND.
June 30, 1997 That Chapter two of the
ORDERED: SECTION I.. General
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Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out article XVIII. Laws: "Shall the Town of Barnstable be allowed to exempt
Aand inserting in place thereof the following:ARTICLE XVIII- from the provisions Proposition Two and One-Half so.called,
A - REVOLVING FUNDS Section 1. Establishment of the amounts required to pay for the bond issued to design
Revolving Funds.The Town hereby establishes Revolving and execute the construction associated with the closure,
Funds, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53 E 1/2 of.the any necessary land acquisition, and remediation, of the
general laws,within the Special Revenue Accounts of the T6wn's Sanitary Landfill located on Flint Street, Marstons
Town of Barnstable which shall be known as the: Mills?"Yes...No...
.a.Classroom Education Fund,Senior Services Departm ent,
Department of Recreation and Human Services, Date of Action 9/07/95 11 Yes No Abstain-
b. Recreation Program Fund, Recreation Division, Final Action: PASSED
Department of Recreation and Human Services,.
c. Shellfish Propagation Fund,Natural Resources Division, 96-024 BALLOT QUESTION SCHOOL BUILDING
Department of Health,Safety and Environmental Services. FUNDS
ORDERED: That the following question be placed upon
Date of Action: 10/5/95� 10Yes No Abstain the T6wn-wide ballot for the November 7, 1995 Town
FinaJ Action: PASSED Election."Should the Town.Council provide funding for the
purpose of acquiring architectural plans as proposed by the
96-021 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LIC.APP.- School Building Needs Committee? YES NO
D.MULLIN
RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Date of Action: 9/14/95 3 Yes 8 No Abstain'
shellfish aquaculture license application in West Bay of Mr. Final Action: DEFEATED
Scott D. Mullin, 90 AJderbrook Lane, W. Barnstable, MA
6�668, as fully outlined in an application filed on 8/23/95. 96-025 APPROPRIATION ORDER-CH 90-HIGHWAY,
(Location: WEST BAY)- FUND
ORDERED: That, pursuant to Chapter 85 of the Acts of
Date of Action: 10/19/95 9 Yes No Abstain 1994, the sum of$1,591,229 be appropriated from a fund
Final Action: PASSED that is considered to be available for this specific
appropriation by the Department of Revenue as the'state's
96-022 RESCINDED 95A92-SUBSTITUTE ORDER share of the cost of work performed under the pro.visions of
SUBST. ORDER: ORDERED: The Town Manager shall Section 34(2)(A) of Chapter 90.of the Massachusetts
prepare a REQUEST.FoR PROPOSAL to*study an& General Laws,accounted forunder Account 31-3083-788�
propose actions r6lating-to the operations and organization 030, Highway Fund Chapter 90, projects approved by the
of Fire,Rescue,Water,Street.Lighting and otherAuthorized. Massachusetts Highway Department for 100 percent
District Services.THE REQUEST FOR*PROPOSAL shall reimbursement.-
be prepared in cooperation with the five village Fire Districti
The study will include both elected officials and professional Date'of Action: 9/21/95' 41 O; Yei 'No Abstain
staff of the Districts and the Town. The Study Will bei paid Final.Action: PASSED
50%by the Town and 50%by the Five Districts prorated by
a percentage,of property valuation. Said study'shall be. 9.6�026 -ORDER-GIFT OF LAND(SILVIA)
prepared and reported by an agency independent of either ORDERED;-That a gift of'land made'by a Floyd J. Silvia
the Town.or the Fire Districts. The reportwill be completed and Ronald J.Silvia,of approximately 9.6 acres of land north
within one year after awarding the contract,. The findings, of Beech Leaf Island Road,Centerville,:Massachusefts,by
shall'be'placed on the ballot at t.he I next available town deed dated September 6, 1995,is hereby accepted,
election after completion of the report..
Date of Action: 10/19/95 9 Yes No Abstain
Date of Action: 9/07/95 11 Yes No Abstain Final Action: PASSED
Final Action: PASSED
96-027 RESOLVE:GRANTACCEPTANCE-ELDERAFFAJRS
96-023 ORDER-MUNICIPAL LANDFILL CLOSURE-' RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby supports the
BALLOT QUESTION, acceptance of a formula grant for FY 1996 from the
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby directs that the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to be used by the.Senior
following question be Placed upon the: ballot for'the Services Division, Department of Recreation and.Humar:
November 7, 1995 Town Election, under.th.ei provisions of Services to supplement and expand present programming
Clause K of Section 21 (C) of Chapter 59 of the Genetal in the amount of$33,626.
Date of Action: 9/21/95 10 Yes No Abstain Barnstable, MA 02268, as fully outlined in an application
Final Action: PASSED filed on 8/29/95.
96-028 APPROPRIATION AND LOAN ORDER- Date of Action: 10/19/95 9 Yes No Abstain
PREL.DESIGN SCH. BLDG. Final Action: PASSED
ORDERED: That the sum of$450,000.be appropriated for
the purpose of funding preliminary design and other related 96-032 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LICENSE
architectural costs for the plan developed by the School APPLICATION-JOHN N. CROWELL
Building Needs Committee in relation to design and RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the
construction of a high school/middle school complex, and shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable
that to meet this Appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with Harbor of John N. Crowell, 74 Rendezvous Lane,
the approval of the Town Manager,is authorized to borrow Barnstable, MA 02630, as fully outlined in an application
$456,000., and that the Town Manager is authorized to filed on 9/8/95.
contract for and expend the Appropriation made available
for this purpose,and that the Town Manager be authorized Date of Action: 11/2/95 11 Yes No Abstain
to accept any grants or gifts in relation thereto. Final Action: PASSED
Date of Action: 10/5/95 9 Yes I No Abstain 96-033 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LICENSE
Final Action: PASSED APPLICATION-JOHN V.KELLEY
RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the
96-029 APPOINTMENTS:AD HOC SCHOOL BLDG.COM. shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable
THAT the Town Council hereby appoints persons to an Ad Harbor of John V. Kelley, 33 Palomino Drive, Barnstable,
Hoc School Building Committee for the purpose of: MA 02630,as fully outlined in an application filed on 9/8/95.
designing and constructing a High School complex,including
upgrade,and a new middle school;design work for the Date of Action: 11/2/95 11 Yes No Abstain
elementary school additions at Cotuit, Marstons Mills, Final Action: PASSED
Barnstable-West Barnstable, and Osterville; and further
directs that the Committee work with the Town Manager to 96-034 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LICENSE
ensure the proper fulfillment of this purpose. APPLICATION-BRIAN KELLEY
RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the
Date of Action: 9/21/95 10 Yes No Abstain shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable
Final Action: PASSED Harbor of Brian Kelley, 91 Eldridge Drive, Hyannis, MA
02601, as fully outlined in an application filed on 9/8/95.
96-030 TRANSFER ORDER, CIP PW-96-03,SALT
STORAGE SHED Date of Action: 11/2/95 11 Yes No Abstain
ORDERED: That the sum of$85,000 be transferred from Final Action: PASSED
the FY 1996 Capital Improvement Fund Account to the
Public Works Department Landfill Salt Storage Shed Capital 96-035 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LICENSE
Account for the purpose of constructing a saft storage shed APPLICATION-WELLINGTON L. KELLEY
at the Barnstable Landfill, Flint Street, Marstons Mills and RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the
that $15,000 be transferred from the FY 1996 Capital shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable
Improvement Fund Account to be added to the Public Works Harbor of Wellington L.Kelley,77 Peacock Drive,Hyannis,
Department Highway Salt Storage Shed Capital Account MA 02601,as fully outlined in an application filed on 9/8/95.
for the purpose of constructing a saft storage shed at the
Highway Division Complex, Rt.28, Hyannis. Date of Action: 11/2/95 11 Yes No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED
Date of Action: 9/21/95 10 Yes No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED 96-036 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LICENSE
APPLICATION-JOSHUA KOURI
96-031 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LICENSE APR- RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the
JAMES B.CRADDOCK shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable
RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Harbor of Joshua Kouri, 85 Holly Lane, Centerville, MA
shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable 02632,as fully outlined in an application filed on 918/95.
Harbor of James B. Craddock, 128 Gemini Drive, W.
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Date of Action: 11/16/95 10 Yes No Abstain Final Action: PASSED
Final Action: PASSED
96-042 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LIC.APR-
96-037 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LICENSE SHELLEY GIFFORD
APPLICATION-BRETT BRUMFIELD RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the
RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable
shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable Harbor of Ms. Shelley Gifford,84 Emerald Lane, Marstons
Harbor of Brett Brumfield, 101 Blackthorn Rd., Marstons Mills, MA 02648, as fully outlined in an application filed on
Mills, MA 02648,as fully outlined in an application filed on 9/18/95.
9/13/95.
DateofAction: 11/16/95 10Yes No Abstain
Date of Action: 11/2/95 11 Yes No Abstain Final Action: PASSED
Final Action: PASSED
96-043 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LIC.APR -
96-038 APPOINTMENTS-TO BOARDS,COMMITTEES HILDRETH
OR COMMISSIONS RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the
THAT the Town Council hereby appoints persons to the shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable
following multiple member boards, committees, and Harbor of Mr. Eric Hildreth, 73 Mulberry Street, Hyannis,
commissions: Building Code Appeals Board,Conservation MA 02601,as fully outlined in an application filed on 9/18/95.
Commission and Shellfish Committee(List on file with Town
Clerk). DateofAction: 11/16/95 10Yes No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED
Date of Action: 10/5/95 10 Yes No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED 96-044 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LIC.APR-
SCOTT KORKUCH
96-039 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LICENSE RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the
APPLICATION-TODD RITCHIE shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable
RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Harbor of Mr. W. Scott Korkuch, 115 Commerce Road,
shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable Barnstable, MA 02630, as fully outlined in an application
Harbor of Todd Ritchie, 88 Lovells Lane, Marstons Mills, filed on 9/105.
MA 02648,as fully outlined in an application filed on 9/8/95.
Date of Action: 11/16/95 10 Yes No Abstain
Date of Action: 11/2/95 11 Yes No Abstain Final Action:, PASSED
Final Action: PASSED
96-045 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LIC.APR-
96-040 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LIC.APR- WILLIAM KORKUCH
WAYNE R. HAYES RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the
RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable
shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable Harbor of Mr. William Korkuch, 115 Commerce Road,
Harbor of Mr. Wayne R. Hayes, 37 Anthony Dr., Hyannis, Barnstable, MA 02630, as fully outlined in an application
MA 02601,as fully outlined in an application filed on 9/15/95. . filed on 9/19/95.
Date of Action: 11/16/95 10 Yes No Abstain Date of Action: 12/21/95 11 Yes No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED Final Action: PASSED
96-041 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LIC.APR- 96-046 ORDER ACQUISITION LAND FOR
NICHOLAS CENZALLI CONSERVATION
RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes and
shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable directs the Town Manager to acquire by purchase,or eminent
Harbor of Mr. Nicholas Cenzalli, 614 Bumps River Road, domain the land or an interest in the land shown as Lot 4 on
Centerville, MA 02632, as fully outlined in an application a Plan entitled"Plan of Subdivision of a Portion of Land of
filed on 9/18/95. Lillian E.Marchant,Ruth H.Murray,Allen A Harju&Andrew
T. Harju in Barnstable," which plan is recorded at the
Date of Action: 11/16/95 10 Yes No Abstain Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 243, at page
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121,title reference:Book 6034,Page 63;and that the sum financial expenditure patterns foe the Special Education
of $33,200 is hereby raised and appropriated for said program and other school programs for FY 1994, FY 1995
purpose. and planned for FY 1996;for the purpose of determining'
whether additional financial support for FY 1996 will,be
Date of Action: 10/19/95 9 Yes No Abstain necessary;and further directs the Town Manager to provide
Final Action: PASSED monthly financial reports to"the Town Council in order to
keep the Town Council apprised of the financial concerns;
96-047 TRANSFER ORDER-DPW-FY96 of the School Department.
APPROPRIATIONS
ORDERED:That the sum of $17,105 be transferred from Date of Action: 10/5/95 10 Yes No Abstain
the FY 1996 DPW Administration Salary Account 01-7101- Final Action: PASSED
511700to the FY 1996 DPW Engineering Salary Account
01-7201-511-00,effective October 27,1995,for the purpose 96-051 RESOLVE:SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE RULE
of eliminating a Grade 5 Records/Accounts Clerk in DPW CHANGES
Administration Division and establishing a Grade 6 Junior RESOLVED: That the Town of Barnstable Rules and
Engineering Technician position in DPW Regulations for Aquaculture Licenses be amended by:
Engineering Division. 1. Sections 2A 5, 8,9, 10, 13, and 21; all references to
Town Council shall be changed to Town Manager.
Date of Action: 10/5/95 10Yes No Abstain 2. Secfion 1; at the end of the.second sentence add the'.
Final Action: PASSED words AJI tax obligations must be paid in full in order for an
application to be considered in accordance with MGL CH.
96-048 GROUP PETITION-FIRE DISTRICT 40 857,which was adopted by Town Meeting, 11/86. 1.,
The Town Clerk's office received the following group petition 3. Section 7; Delete the first two sentences and replace
with 429 signatures on September 18, 1995. The petition with"Prior to submittal of applicafion,the licensee shall meet
was certified and the petition had in excess of the 150 with the GIS staff of the Town of Barnstable to locate.the
signatures necessary for council action underlhe Charter proposed licensed area boundaries by latitude and longitude
Section 8-7 (b) Group Petitions;Action required: "We the on the town GIS system and obtain a map delineati%!
undersigned registered voters in the Town of Barnstable, proposed licensed area for submittal with the application."
hereby petition the Town Council under section 8-7 (b) of
the Charter to adopt the following Order: Ordered that Final Action: WITHDRAWN
the following Question be placed before the voters in a,non-
binding referendum: 'Should services currently provided 96-052 RESOLVE: LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR
by the five fire districts in the Town of Barnstable be ATTUCKS EXT.
combined so as to provide safe and cost-efficient levels of RESOLVE:That the Town Council forward a letter of support
service,with budgetary limits to be subject to the provision to the State Executive Office of Transportation and
of Proposition 2?"' Construction supporting the submittal of a Public Works'
Economic Development.(PWED) grant for the design and:
Date of Action: 11/16/95 2 Yes 8 No Abstain construction of the Attucks Extension to Old Route 132.
Final Action: DEFEATED
Date of Action: 10/5/95 10 Yes No Abstain
96-049 ORDER-CONSERVATION LAND Final Acfion: PASSED
ORDERED: That the parcels ofland represented as 62,
115 and 116 on Assessors!Map 270 are hereby designated 96-053 ORDER-BUDGET SALARY CAP
as conservation land for the purposes of Article 97 of the ORDERED: That the total salary budget for FY 1997 shall
Constitution of the Commonwealth. be limited to the total FY 1996 salary budget plus 2 1/2%.
That all revenue for FY 1997 salaries shall come from the
Final Action: REFERRED TO CONSERVATION COM. tax levy, local.receipts and enterprise funds, unless
specifically voted otherwise by the Town Council. That any-
96-050 RESOLVE:SPED FINANCIAL REVIEW increase in the total number of town personnel will require
RESOLVED: That,as a result of the Town Council School Town Council approval. And that the School Committee is
Committee discussion on Special Education funding requested to follow this directive.
concerns within the Barnstable Public Schools, the Town
Council hereby directs the Town Manag&to immediately Date of Action: 10/19/95 9 Yes No Abstain.
meet with the Superintendent of Schools to determine the Final Actiow PASSED
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96-054 RESOLVE:SPECIAL ELECTION&BALLOT 96-058. SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE RULE CHANGES
QUESTION . Amendment#1-to Sub 96-058 Section 8 of the Shellfish
ORDERED: That the following question-be placed on the Eel and Herring Regulations
ballot for the special town election to be held on*December RESOLVED: That the Town of Barnstable Rules and
12,1995;BALLOT QUESTION-DEBT EXCLUSION FOR Regulations for Aquaculture Licenses be amended by
HIGH SCHOOLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL"Shall the Town of making the following additions to the aquaculture regulations
Barnstable be allowed to exempt from the provisions of which were adopted on 4/6/95:
proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts 1. Section 1; at the end of the second sentence add the
required to pay for the bond issued in order to words All local tax obligations must be paid in full in order
design,-reconstruct'and construct,and equip additional high for an application to be considered in accordance with MGL
school and middle school facilities on land owned by the CH.40 1357,which was adopted by Town Meeting, 11/86.
Town at the site of the present high school/middle school 2. Section 7; Delete the first two sentences and replace
complex in Hyannis?"YES NO with Prior to submittal of application the licensee shall meet
with the GIS staff of the Town of 6arnstable to locate the
Final Action: WITHDRAWN proposed licensed area boundaries by latitude and longitude
on the town GIS system and obtain a map delineating
96-055 RESOLVE-TAX CLASSIFICATION Fiscal Year 1996 proposed licensed area for submittal with the application.
RESOLVED: The Town Council hereby votes to classify
the Town of Barnstable under the Classification Act..at a, Date of Action: 12(7/95 10Yes 1 No Abstain
Factor of One for the Fiscal Year 1996, and votes,further, Final Action: PASSED
that the Residential Exemption is not adopted for Fiscal Year-
1996. 96-059 APPOINTMENTS,
THAT. The Town Council hereby appoints persons to the
Date of Action: 111/2/95 9 Yes 2 No Abstain. following multiple member boards, committees, and
Final Action: PASSED commissions: Conservation Commission, Disability
Commission and Barnstable County.Energy Task Force.
96-056 APPROPRIATION AND LOAN ORDER
LANDFILL CLOSURE DateofAction: 11/16/95 10Yes No Abstain
ORDERED: That the sum of$6,424,000 be appropriated Final Action: PASSED
for the purpose of designing and constructing the protective
cap and any other ancillary items for the closure of the W,7% RESOLVE FOR LAND ACQUISITION-
Barnstable Sanitary Landfill located on Flint Street,Marstons. CONDURIS/SAILERNO
Mills, including I any necessary environmental monitoring, RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby supports the
land-acqui�ition and remediation, and that to-meet this, Town Manager's intent to negotiate with George M.Conduris
Appropriation,the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the &John V. Salerno for the acquisition of certain parcels of
Town Manager,is authorized to borrow$6,424,000,and that land off Evsun Drive, Centerville, identified as Assessor's
the Town Manager is authorized to contract for and expend Map 168, Parcels 83,84,85 and 86.,
the Appropriation made available for this purpose,and that
the Town Manager be authorized to accept any grants or Date of Action: 12[7/95 5 Yes 6 No 'Abstain
gifts in-relation thereto. FinAlAction' DEFEATED
DateofAction: 11/16/95 9 Yes 1 No Abstain 9&061. TRANS. ORDER-CIP PW-96-06,ST &GR.
Final Action:' - WITHDRAWN BY VOTE FACILITIES UPGRADE
ORDERED: That the sum of$75,000 be transferred from
96-057 RESOLVE-GRANTACCEPT-SLIMMER FOOD PROG. the FY 1996 Capital Improvement Fund Account to the
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby supports the Public Works Department Structures and Grounds Facilities
acceptance of a Summer Food Service Program Grant for FY Upgrade Capital Account for the purpose of making repairs
96 from the Massachusetts Dept.of Education to be used by to and correcting deficiencies in the Structures and Grounds
the Recreation Division(s Youth Service Section,Department office/workshop building and parking area located on
of Recreation and Human Services,to supplement and extend Pitchers Way, Hyannis.
program services, in the amount of$20,122.09.
Date of Action: 11/16/95 10 Yes No Abstain
We of Action: 11095 11 Yes No. Abstain Final Action: PASSED
-Final Action: PASSED
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96-062 SNOW AND ICE OVERDRAFT ORDER Designating Certain Offices and/or Positions of the Town
ORDERED: That pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 31D as"Special"for the Purposes of the Conflict of Interest Law."
M.G.L., which provides for the ability of a Town to incur (Full text in Town Clerk's Office)
liability and make expenditures for any fiscal year in excess
of appropriation for snow and ice removal;the Town Council DateofAction: 11/16/95 10Yes No Abstain
approves expenditures in excess of available appropriation Final Action; PASSED
for snow and ice removal for fiscal year 1996, subject to
further approval action by the Town Manager. 96-066 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LICENSE-
ROBERT MONIZ
DateofAction: 11/16/95 10Yes No Abstain RESOLVE: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the
Final Action: PASSED shellfish aquaculture license application in Barnstable
Harbor of Mr. Robert Moniz,34 Lisa Lane,W. Barnstable,
96-063 RESOLVE:SPECIAL ELECTION&BALLOT MA 02668,as fully outlined in an application filed on 10/15/
QUESTION 95. (Location: BARNSTABLE HARBOR)
ORDERED: That the following question be placed on the
ballot for the special town election to be held on January Final Action: REFERRED TO PUB. HRG. 1/4/96
16, 1996; BALLOT QUESTION-DEBT EXCLUSION FOR
HIGH SCHOOL"Shall the Town of Barnstable be allowed 96-067 RESOLVE: ROUTE 28-SCENIC HIGHWAY
to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one- RESOLVE: That the Barnstable Town Council supports the
.haft, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond legislation filed by Representative John KJimm on December
issued in order to design, reconstruct and construct, and 6, 1995 making Route 28 a scenic highway requiring
equip additional high school facilities on land owned by the approval by the Barnstable Planning Board of any cutting
Town at the present high school/middle school site in or removal of trees along Route 28 and we further request
Hyannis?YES NO" that our legislative delegation be asked to create legislation
or establish a memorandum of understanding that would
DateofAction: 11/16/95 9Yes No 1 Abstain require notification of the Town through its Town Manager
Final Action: PASSED and the public through the press, of any plans to cut or
remove trees along the State roads and highways in our
96-064 RESOLVE: FOR SPECIAL ELECTION& Town and provide sufficient opportunity/time for public
BALLOT QUESTION comment and action by the Town,groups and individuals.
ORDERED: That the following question be placed on the
ballot for the special town election to be held on January Date of Action: 12/7/95 11 Yes No Abstain
16, 1996; BALLOT QUESTION-DEBT EXCLUSION FOR Final Action: PASSED
MIDDLE SCHOOL"Shall the Town of Barnstable be allowed
to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one- 96-068 RESOLVE: LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES
haft, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond I (item no:94-186)
issued in order to design, reconstruct and construct, and RESOLVE: That the Planning Board be instructed to
equip additional middle school facilities on land owned by immediately address and put in place a plan and the
the Town at the present high school/middle school site in necessary regulations as requested in Town Council item
Hyannis? YES NO" #: 94-186, passed on a vote of 8 yes and 2 no; by the
Barnstable Town Council on June 16, 1994, in order that
DateofAction: 11/16/95 9Yes No 1 Abstain we might be able to retain and protect our trees. Item#94-
Final Action: PASSED 186 reads Resolve: That the Town Council refer to the
Planning Board the concept of landscape guidelines in order
96-065 ORDER-SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES to preserve and retain trees and other natural plant life to
ORDERED: That the members of the Ad Hoc School help maintain community character and to report back to
Building Committee be designated special municipal the Town Council their recommendations on this matter.
employees by inserting the name of that committee in
alphabetical order under the designation "(a) multiple Date of Action: 12/7/95 11 Yes No Abstain
member bodies" in the appendix adopted under item 91- Final Action: PASSED -
015 on September 6, 1990; and to otherwise update and
correct the aforesaid designation so that said appendix 96-069 RESOLVE:ACCEPT.COM. POLICING GRANT
would conform to the current administrative code and read RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby accepts a
as follows -Town of Barnstable,Town Council -An Order Community Policing Grant from the U. S. Department of
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Justice to Combat Domestic Violence. transferred from the FY 1996 Capital Improvement Fund
Account to the Department of Public Works Beach Building
Date of Action: 12/7/95 11 Yes No Abstain Renovations Capital Account for the purpose of making
Final Action: PASSED improvements to various beach buildings.
96-070 RESOLVE; ACCEPT C.C.COM.GRANT-CENT Date of Action: 12/7/95 11 Yes No Abstain
RVR STUDY Final Action: PASSED
RESOLVED: The Town Council hereby supports the
acceptance of a grant in the amount of$19,000.00 from the 96-075 TRANSFER ORDER :KENNEDY RINK
Cape Cod Commission and authorizes the Town Manager ARCHES&LIGHTING
through the Planning Department to expend said monies CIP PW-96-17, ORDERED: That the sum of$17,500 be
for the purpose of collecting bathymetric data and completing transferred from the FY 1996 Capital Improvement Fund
a flushing study for the Centerville River. Account to the Department of Public Works Kennedy Rink
Date of Action: 12[7/95 11 Yes Arches and Lighting Capital Account for the purpose of
No Abstain making improvements to the Kennedy Rink.
Final Action: PASSED
Date of Action: 1217/95 11 Yes No Abstain
96-071 TRANSFER ORDER-PAVEMENT Final Action: PASSED
MANAGEMENTPROGRAM
CIP PW-96-01, ORDERED:That the sum of$500,000 be 96-076 TRANSFER ORDER-CIP PW-96-19 BOAT
transferred from the FY 1996 Capital Improvement Fund RAMP RENOVATION
Account to the Department of Public Works ORDERED: That the sum of$85,000 be transferred from
Pavement Management Capital Account for the purpose the FY 1996 Capital Improvement Fund Account to the
of making improvements including repaving, crack Department of Public Works Boat Ramp Renovation
sealing and chip sealing to various Town roads. Program for the purpose of effecting improvements to
existing Town boat ramps.
Date of Action: 12/7/95 11 Yes No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED Date of Action: 12/7/95 11 Yes No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED
96-072 TRANSFER ORDER-CIP PW-96-14-CENT.
RIVER DOCK 96-077 TRANSFER ORDER-HYANNISPORT
ORDERED: That the sum of$60,000 be transferred from BREAKWATER REPAIRS
the FY 1996 Capital Improvement Fund Account to the CIP PW-96-20, ORDERED: That the sum of$50,000 be
Department of Public Works Replacement of the Centerville transferred from the FY 1996 Capital Improvement Fund
Fliver Dock Capital Account for the purpose of making Account to the Department of Public Works Hyannisport
improvements to the Centerville River Dock.
Breakwater Repairs Capital Account for the purpose of
effecting repairs to the breakwater.
Date of Action: 12[7/95 11 Yes No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED Date of Action: 1217/95 11 Yes No Abstain
Final Action: PASSED
96-073 TRANSFER ORDER-POLICE STATION
RENOVATION 96-078 TRANSFER ORDER-PLEASANT STREET
CIP PW-96-15, ORDERED:That the sum of$50,000 be RETAINING WALL
transferred from the FY 1996 Capital Improvement Fund CIP PW-96-35, ORDERED: That the sum of$60,000 be
Account to the Department of Public Works Police Station transferred form the FY 1996 Capital Improvement Fund
Renovation/Expansion Capital Account for the purpose of Account to the Department of Public Works Pleasant Street
making improvements to the police facility. Retaining Wall Replacement CapitalAccount for the purpose
of making improvements to the retaining wall supporting
Date of Action: 1217/95 11 Yes No Abstain the roadway.
Final Action: PASSED
Date of Action: 1217/95 11 Yes No Abstain
96-074 TRANSFER ORDER-BEACH BUILD. Final Action: PASSED
RENOVATIONS
CIP PW-96-16, ORDERED: That the sum of$85,000 be
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96-079 TOWN COUNCIL RULES CHANGE contract with the Town, to renew membership in the
WITHDRAWN BY COUNCILOR TOBEY International City Management Association and the
American Society for public Administration.
FinalAction: WITHDRAWN
Date of Action: 12/21/95 9 Yes 2.No Abstain
96-080 APPROR&LOAN ORDER-HIGH SCHOOL Final Action: PASSED.
RENOVATIONS
ORDERED: That the sum of$45,774,000 is appropriated 96-085 AMENDMENT TO THE GEN.ORD.-CH.1,
in order to design,reconstruct and construct,and equip addi- 1 1,MEETINGS
tonal high school facilities on land owned by the Town at ORDERED: That Chapter I of the Town of Barnstable
the present high school/middle school site in Hyannis,and General Ordinances is hereby amended by striking out
that the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the Town Man Article 1 and inserting the following in place thereof: Section
ager, is hereby authorized to borrow up to said amount for One: Regular meetings of the Barnstable Town Council
said purpose under the provisions of Chapter 645 of the Acts shall be held on the first and thirdThursdays of each month,
of 1948 or General Laws Chapter 44,Section 7,Clause 3. except during July and August,when regular meetings shall
be held on the third Thursday of the month. If a regular
Final Action: REFERRED TO PUB. HRG. 1/4/96 meeting date falls on a solemn holiday or a legal holiday,
the President of the Council shall reschedule such meeting
96-081 APPROP.&LOAN ORDER FOR HYANNIS to the Thursday of the following week. Meetings shall
MIDDLE SCHOOL REN. commence at 7:00 p.m.at the Town Hall. (Full text on file in
ORDERED: That the sum of$13,710,000 is appropriated the Town Clerk's office).
in order to design,reconstruct and construct,and equip addi-
tonal middle school facilities on land owned by the Town at Final Action: REFERRED TO 1/4/96
the present high school/middle school site in Hyannis,and
that the Town Treasurer,with the approval of the Town Man- 96-086. SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LICENSE APR,-
ager,is hereby authorized to borrow up to said amount for RICHARD A. KRAUS
said purpose under the provisfions of Chapter 645 of the Acts RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the
of 1948 or General Laws Chapter 44,Section 7,Clause 3. shellfish aquaculture license application in Poponessett Bay
of Mr.Richard A.Kraus,55 Packet Landing,W.Bamstablej
Final Action: REFERRED TO PUB. HRG. 1/4/96 MA 02668,as fully outlined in an application filed on 12/11
95(Location: Poponessett Bay).
96-082 RESOLVE ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
REV. POLICY USER FEES Final Action: REFERRED TO PUB.HRG.218/96
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby establishes the
following as its revenue policy for user fees,as provided1or 96-087 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LICENSE APR-
pursuant to the general ordinances of the town,Article XII[A. HAUKEA.RASK
Section 2,as follows: (Full text in Town Clerk's Office). RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the
shellfish aquaculture license application in Poponessett Bay
Final Action: REFERRED TO PUB. HRG. 1/4/96 of Mr.HaUke A.Flask,363 Newtown Road,Marstons Mills,
MA 02648,as fully outlined in an.application filed on 12/11/
96-083 AMENDMENT TO GEN.ORD.-CH.11,ART.XIII; 95. (Location: Poponessett Bay).
CH.III,ART. IV ETC.
ORDERED: Section 1. That Chapter 11,Article X111 of the Final Action: REFERRED TO PUB. HRG.218/96
Town of Barnstable General Ordinances be stricken and
replaced with the following: (Full text on file in the Town 96-088 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LICENSE APR.-
Clerk's office). TIMOTHY WALKER
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the
Final Action: REFERRED TO 1/4/96 shellfish aquaculture license application in Poponesseft Bay
of Mr.Timothy Walker,1690 Hyannis Road,Barnstable,MA
96-084 RESOLVE FOR MANAGER'S PROFESSIONAL. 02630,as fully outlined in an application filed on 12111/95.
MEMBERSHIP
(Location:, Poponessett Bay).,
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Final'Action:. REFERRED TO PUB. HRG.2/8/96
Town Manager,in accord with Section 10 of the employment
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.96-089 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LICENSE APR- pital. Each development held summer picnics and
JOHN NAWOICHIK other holiday gatherings. Health care services were
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the coordinated by Elder Services and local health care
shellfish aquaculture license application in Poponessett Bay providers.
of Mr. John Nawoichik, 230 Scudder Ave., Hyannis, MA
02601,as fully outlined in an application filed on 12/11/95. Our goal to improve the maintenance and appear-
(Location: Poponessett Bay) ance Of Authority owned property continues to be Aided
by Sheriff DeMello's Community Service work crews
from the Barnstable County House of Correction.The
Final Action: REFFERED TO PUB. HRG.2//8/96
Community Service Work Crew spent four weeks
painting our congregate facility,the Captain Eldridge
Report of the House on Pine Avenue, Hyannis. The BHA used a
HUD grant of$130,000 for new roofing, ramping, re-
H,ousing, taining walls, and landscaping at Colony House in
Hyannis. An additional $89,000 federal grant was
awarded for 1996 improvements.
Authority
Four houses owned by the BHA on General
In February the BHA Board lost a valuable mem- Patton Drive received additions which will house new
gas'heating and hot water systems. One three bed-
bOr when Martin J. Flynn passed away. Marty's com,-
mitment to the elderly, low income families,' and the room GP Drive property, vacant for several years, is
disabled fostered the development of increas,ed ser- undergoing a total renovation funded by the state.
vices to both special needs adults and seniors. His The BHA worked with other affordable housing
many contributions to the BHA and the Town of advocates on the town's Local Comprehensive Plan.
Barnstable will be missed. The BHA supports the board goals of the Affordable
Daniel J. Gallagher of West Hyannis-Port, was Housing Section of the LCP and urges the adoption
appointed by the Governor and approved by'the Sec-' of an Action Plan to implement the specific objectives
retary,of the Executive Office of Communities and contained in the plan.
Development to fulfill the remainder of Marty Flynn's
Federal, state, county, and local officials helped
term.AJso reelectedto the Board-in-Novembet,were make 1995 a successful year for the Barnstable Hous-
Arthur Kimber of Hyannis and Craig Burlingame of ing Authority. From neighborhood groups, like the
Cotuit.
General Patton Drive Group, to the
The Board of.the.Authon.ty remains conc6med that participants in our programs, the BHA received sig-
nificant cooperation in meeting)oUt goal ofproviding
our waiting lists,grow and our resources remain inad-
equ'ate.'For instance, this BHA-opened the federal safe,sanitary,affordable housing for Barnstable resi-
Section 8 Family Rental Assistance Program list I dents.7he BHA staff is dedicated to efficient program
n
Mqy,and received over 1,200 applications in a three management of our.eleven programs.
week period. There Are presently 2,862 active appli- Chairman Arthur Kimber,Vice-chair Judith Barnet,
caints on waiting lists for family and elderly/disabled
Treasurer Dick Cross, and Commissioners Craig
state and federal housing.Our one potential develop- Burlingame and Daniel J.Gallagher,appreciate all the
ment project,Lombard Farm in West Barnstable,could community support he BHA received in 1995. The
potentially relieve some of the backlog when this long Board meets in open public session every third Thurs-
standing court case is resolved. The BHA appeeck day at 4 p.m.Public participation and comment is both
ates the support of the Town in the effort to locate welcome and encouraged. Our offices are located in
elderly and handicapped housing on the Lombard the Colony House, 146.-South Street, Hyannis.
Farm property.
Respectfully submitted,
The BHA in 1995.worked hard to improve ser- Arthur Kimber, Chairman
vices to tenants. Through our Social Services Coor- Judith Barnet, Vice-chair
dinatormonthly resident meetings took place. Sea Richard A.�Cross,Jr.,-Treasurer
Street Extension tenants created a lending library for Craig D. Burlingame
residents and have expanded their efforts by supply- Daniel J. Gallagher, State Appointee
ing periodicals to waiting rooms At the Cape Cod Hos- Thomas K. Lynch, Executive Director
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Report of the amendments. This group has been successful in re-
fining and amending the Ordinance to reflect chang-
ZoningBoard of ing needs. Emmett Glynn also represented the Board
on the Local Planning Committee during discussions
related to the draft Comprehensive Plan now before
Appeals Town Council.
Working with the Town Clerks Office and Data
The year 1995 represented the highest record
number of cases before the Board within the last 20 Processing Department of the Town,staff of the Plan-
ning Department has initiated a computerization of
years. 1995 saw a 50% increase in the number of the Zoning Board of Appeals files for future town-wide
cases before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Total cases use. The Boardwishes to thank Sheila Cull inan/Geiler,
for the year numbered one hundred and seventy-four
Administrative Secretary to the Planning Department
(174). for all her time and energy in this most needed and
The last three years has seen an overall increase important project.
of 139%in the case load of the Board. The Summary In August Debbra Lavoie joined the planning of-
Table below gives the numerical breakdown of the fice staff and in October of 1995, was selected and
nature of those appeals,the number granted, denied hired as the new Departmentis Office Secretary serv-
and withdrawn during the calendar year of 1995. ing the Zoning Board and the Current Planning Sec-
Twelve cases have been continued into 1996. tion. She replaced Diane Kentfield/Kennedy who re-
Summary Table signed in August.
Zoning Board of Appeals Activities 1995 The Board wishes to thank Debbra Lavoie and
Diane Kentfield/Kennedy, Zoning Board of Appeals
Total Granted Denied Withdrawn
Office Secretaries,and Art Traczyk, Principal Planner
Variances 65 40 11 14 to the Zoning Board of Appeals for their dedication
and service during this unprecedented and chaotic
Special Permits 55 31 13 11 year. Additionally,the Board extends its appreciation
Comprehensive and thanks to Robert Smith,Town Attorney,Ruth Weil,
Permits 2 2 - - Assistant Town Attorney, Ralph Crossen, Building
Total Overruled Upheld Withdrawn Commissioner and Gloria Uranus, Zoning Enforce-
ment Officer for their time and assistance.
Administrative Respectfully submitted,
Appeals 38 16 20 2 Gail Nightingale, Chairman
Ron S. Jainsson, Vice Chairman
Continued Richard L. Boy, Clerk
Cases 12 Dexter Bliss, Member
Administrative Emmett F. Glynn, Member
Withdraw 2 Eugene Burman,Alternate Member
Thomas A. DeRiemer,Alternate Member
Elizabeth Nilsson,Alternate Member
Totals 174 89 44 27 Robert M. Thorne,Alternate Member
The Board held a total of thirty one (31) public Report of the
hearings during 1995. Of the decisions made in 1995,
several were appealed in Superior Court. Thanksto Board of Health
the efforts of the Legal staff of the Town, most of the
Board's decisions have been upheld in the courts or
mutually remanded back to the Board. The Board of Health has completed a challeng-
Board member Emmett Glynn and Chairman Gail ing but productive year. 1995 was marked by a change
in membership of the Board. Joseph C. Snow, M.D.,
Nightingale have been participating with the Planning a member of this Board for five years, chose not to
Board and Planning Department staff in committee
seek reappointment. Joseph C. Snow, M.D.,was in-
review and drafting of proposed Zoniog Ordinance strumental in the adoption of several redUlations to
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protect our groundwater resources. The 1991 regu- clinics are also offered on a routine basis. Influenza
lation governing construction of septic systems within vaccines were also provided to 1,537 persons at our
250 feet of watercourses,and the 1993 revised Town annual influenza clinics. These clinics and vaccines
Ordinance Article 39, dealing with licensing and in- offer important and potentially life-saving protection
spection of businesses using hazardous materials. to the young, elderly, chronically ill, and other vulner-
Joseph C.Snow,M.D.,was a strong advocate of public able members of our community.
health and environmental protection and he will be A total of 1,009 burial permits were issued in 1995.
missed on the Board. Ralph Murphy, M.D., was ap- A majority of deaths in the community occur at Cape
pointed to the Board to fill the vacancy created by Cod Hospital.
Joseph C. Snow, M.D. Ralph Murphy, M.D., is a re-
tired pathologist who brings to the Board a wealth of The Board of Health would like to thank the Di-
knowledge about epidemiology and human disease rector of Public Health, Thomas McKean, R.S. CHO
processes. and the rest of the Public Health Division staff for their
stems continuing hard work and another successful year
New state regulations governing septic sy protecting the public health of the citizens of
went into effect in March 1995 when the Massachu- Barnstable.
setts Department of Environmental Protection promul-
gated the revised Title 5. The Health Division staff Respectfully submitted,
worked hard to accommodate the large number of Susan Rask, R.S., Chairman
percolation tests and septic system permits which
were filed before the new regulations took effect. The Report of the
Health Agent and all four health inspectors took the
lengthy state training course to become Certified Soil Cape Cod
Evaluators which is required by the revised Title 5.
The new Title 5 requires inspection and upgrade of
substandard septic systems. In an effort to save the Regional
average homeowner money during the upgrade pro-
cess the board adopted a policy to not require engi- Technical High
neered plans for upgrades of septic systems which
are located away from critical resources such as School District
groundwater and wetlands. Although this requires
more health division staff time for stringent review of
upgrades we feel that this staff time is well spent in June 1995,marked the completion of twenty years
that it should save most homeowners a significant of vocational technical education at the Cape Cod
amount of money which would other wise be spent Regional Technical High School. We would like to
on engineering fees. express our gratitude to the consortium members rep-
The Board also continues to enforce ongoing pro- resenting the towns in the district, District Superin-
grams including hazardous materials, fuel storage, tendents and their staff members, School Committee
and food service sanitation regulations. A total of members, and our faculty and staff, for their dedica-
4,570 inspections were conducted at restaurants, tion and expertise during our first twenty years.
swimming pools, retail stores, percolation tests, sep- We also extend the appreciation of Cape Cod
tic systems,tanning facilities, motels and other facili- Tech to the members of the communities in our dis-
ties during 1995 by Health Division staff. In addition, trict who afforded us the opportunity to be of service,
Hazardous Materials Health Inspector, Donna Many major projects were completed for towns in the
Miorandi and Edward Barry completed 524 inspec- district saving the taxpayers many thousands of dol-
tions for proper storage of hazardous materials. Ms. lars, providing our students the opportunity to refine
Miorandi also conducted two training workshops to their skills, and ultimately instilling pride in their ac-
teach business owners how to properly handle and complishments.
store hazardous materials. In keeping with our objective to research and of-
The Board of Health continues its strong support fer outstanding educational programs to our school
of community nursing programs. Public Health Nurse, population,a new Dental Assistant Program has been
Maureen Kelleher holds monthly clinics at which lead established and opened in September 1995 for elev-
screenings and immunizations for tetanus,DPT,hepa- enth and twelfth grade students. We are excited about
titis, MMR,and oral polio are offered. Blood pressure this new venture and students in the program began
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their training in a new dental lab which was completed Respectfully submitted,
during the summer. Joan Bentinck-Smith
Our Distributive Education Program has been re- Ann Williams
School Committee Members, Town of Barnstable
located and the new store is in operation and open to
the public during certain school hours. Another major
project was relocating our I ibrary,and our students are Report of the
now afforded a new library media'center equipped with
the latest technology, enabling them to both increase C.able Advisory
their knowledge and advance their computer skills.
Cape Cod Tech was pleased to enter into a Ii- Committee
cense agreement with Cape Cod Child Development
Program, Inc.,to use a portion of the school facilities The Cable Television.License which the Town
for a Head Start Program. The Head Start Program granted to TCI Cablevisio.n of Cape Cod runs through
is also used as a training tool for students in our Early
December of 1999., The Town was recently notified
Childhood Development Program, thus expanding
that T.Cl Cablevision of Cape*Cod plans to exchange
their education in this area.
its Massachusetts cablevision holdings for cablevision
Community Education' and Training Programs systems owned -by Continental Cablevision in other
developed and managed in excess of$635,000 de- states. This means that Continental Qablevision will
rived from Grants,Tuitions, and Fees,which was ex- be*asking the Town to approve the transfer of TCI's
pended in services,equipment,and resources for the cablevision license to Continental.
students of Cape Cod Tech and theyouth and adult
members of our sending towns, including, summer Our Cable Advisory Committee will be reviewing
carefully the application for transfer of the cable li-
programs. Cape Cod Tech continues to remain open cense and will report our findings to thetown Man-
on a year-round basis to serve the community. This ager, Warren Rutherford. We will recommend ap-
summer more than 320 children and adults from the
proval of the transfer of license only if we are con-
District towns attended programs including Summer
Youth Employment training, Exploratory Program for vinced that Barnstable cablevision subscribers will be
6th -8th graders, County Life Skills,Adult Education at least as well served by Continental as they were
and Pregnant and Parenting Teens. served by TCI and that Continental is prepared to
assume all obligations set forth in the seventy-five
Ten (10) Cape Cod Tech students were honored page License Agreement.
for their academic achievements by the National Vo-
The Town's relationship with TCI has at times been
cation-technical Honor Society. Scholarships and
toolships amounting to$79,501 were awarded to our astormy one, but during 1994,there were few major
problems. Our Committee'c6ntinued to pr6ss.the
graduates. Seventeen(17)students received"on-the
job"training through our Cooperative Education Pro- company to be more responsive to subscriber con-
gram which is sponsored jointly between Cape Cod cerns and desires with respect to the programming
Tech and employers Capewide.- Those employers who offered.
hired our students were generally pleased and praised For the third or fourth consecutive year,TCI hired
their abilities and skills. Fifteen (15)adults completed a new General Manager during 1994. The latest in-
their education in our day school during the 1994-95 cumbent is Rick Belden. It remains to be seen what
school year which is offered on a space-availability changes i�qianagement will occur if and when Con-
basis. tinental takep control.
Several students were recipients of gold, silver Please feel free to contact members of our Com-
and bronze medals at both state-and national compe- miffeelf you have problems or suggestions with re-
titions sponsored by both VI CA(Vocational I ndu�triail spect to cable television service.
Schools of America, and DECA(Distributive Educa- Respectfully submitted,
tion Clubs of America).
David B. Cole, Chairman
We thank you for your support oivocational tech- Jos.eph Garodn.ick
nical education which is a vital commitment,teaching William G. Howes III
students a good work ethic and a Valuable vocation Jeffrey M. Moritz.
enabling them to become contributing. J. Douglas MUrphy
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Report of-the "Social Studies Initiative"
"Enhancing Cape Cod Oceanography and Ma-
Cobb Fund rine Biology Through Use of Salt Water Aquaria"
"Seed Distribution"
Trust le
The Cobb Trust income is used for many other
worthwhile activities. During 1995, for example:
This is my fifteenth report as,Trustee and.Agent
of the Cobb Trust. $40,000 was expended towards the cost of
equipment for the Art andApplied Technology Graphic
The Cobb Trust is a trust established by the will Design Computer Lab which opened to rave reviews
of Enoch T. Cobb, a Barnstable resident,who died in from teachers and students. This payment is part of
1876. The purpose of the Trust is to provide special a:$160,000 commitment from the Cobb Trust;
benefits for the public school students of the Town of
Barnstable. The Trust income is expended by the $6,750 was used to enable third graders to take
Trustee on items or projects which the Trustee feels field trips to significant sites on Cape Cod;
will enrich the educational experience of the students, $7,000 was used to enable all fourth graders to
particularly items or projects for which appropriated visit the Museum of Science in Boston;
funds are not readily available in the. School Depart- $1,006 was used to enable I fi I fth graders to visit
ment budget.
the Cape Cod National Seashore;
For the current school year, the Cobb.Trust has
allocated to each school an amount equal to the num- $2,665 was used to fund the"Bridges Program"
ber of students enrolled times$10 per student I to fund an interactive multicultural program.
school-enrichment proposals suggested by the variL For the current school year, the Cobb Trust has
ous School Improvement Councils and r I ecommerid'ed
undertaken commitments totaling approximately
by the School Committee. Based on the total enroll.; $2�5,000 for projects which will enrich the educational
ment figure of 7,073' this amounts to a commitment experience of all students. One of the most exciting
from the Cobb 'Fund oi$70,73.0. is a grant of$50,000 to refurbish the Sandy Neck Field
in-addition to proposals developed by the various Station which in,future years is expected to be used
School Improvement Councils,the Cobb Trust is pro- not only by high school st udents but also by students
in the lower grades.
viding $20,000 for Classroom Enrichments grants!
Teachers are invited to submit proposals for special g'1 995'the Cobb Trust sold a parcel of Va-
Durin
classroom projects which will'enhafice the educational Road in Hyannis.
cant land near the end of Airport
e p'erience of'th6i dbnts. ' Grant' proposals are
x r stu This sale added $575,000 to the Cobb Fund.
re I viewed by the Directors of Curriculum, and they, in
turn, recommend to I me.those pr I oposals I which they There is currently about$3,750,000 of Cobb Trust
consider I most meritorious within the funding limita- money invested,and this Fund continues to be a vital
ti ons. Some idea of the range.of proposals can be resource to the School community. In addition to this
gained from the following sampling of titles of funded liquid Cobb fund investments,the Cobb,Trust still owns
classroom projects: valuable land,including approximately 27 acres in the
Industrial Park.
"The Barnstable Schools Outdoor Education Col-
laboration Project" I wantto thank the School Committee;the Super-
intendent of Schools,Dr.AJbert D.Davidian;the school
"The History of Black Music in Ameri.ca. and its principals,the members of each School Improvement
Global Impact" Council,and the parents,teachers,and students who
'Vocational Biographies" provided. suggestions for Cobb Fund expenditures
during the past year.
"A Hands On (Laboratory)Approach to Writing"
Respectfully submitted,
"Pick the 1996 Massachusetts. Qhildren's",BpoK David B. Cole,
Award Winner' Trustee and.Agent.
"Pondering Popcorn" Under the Will of Enoch T Cobb
"Kick'n Butts Off the Beach"
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Report of the Respectfully submitted,
Conservation Commission:
Conservation Dr. Eric G. Strauss, Chairman
Elisabeth E. Clark, Vice Chairperson
Audrey A. Olmstead
Commission Deborah Shiflett-Fitton
Roy Catignani
The 1995 regulatory workload of the Conserva- James West
tion Commission remained one of the heaviest in the A[ Barbour
Commonwealth. A summary of our 1995 decision
making follows: Report of the
Notices of Intent(NOQ Year
To Date Council on Aging
Approved 135
Denied 4 The Council On Aging(COA)provides leadership
Total 139 and recommendations to the Senior Services Division
Amnesty Permits 2 and serves as a link and advisor to the Town Council
Requests for Determination of Applicability on senior citizen related issues. Working in partner-
ship with the Senior Services staff and with other Town
Approved 84 and community agencies the COA clarifies needs and
01 Required 2 develops programs to meet those needs.
Total 86 COA members serve on the Board of Elder Ser-
Certificates of Compliance vices of Cape Cod and the Islands as well as on the
Approved 130 Meals on Wheels Advisory Committee to insure pro-
Denied 14 vision of appropriate services and help seek funding
Total 144 resources. Members have been involved in public
hearings on transportation services, long advocating
Extension Permits for an expansion of public transportation, and on se-
Approved 44 nior and low income housing. They have instituted a
Denied 7 Town Council monitoring program enabling them to
Total 51 better serve as advisor and resource. They partici-
pated in the Massachusetts White House Conference
Revised Plans on Aging and helped to advocate for legislation such
Approved 70 as an Elder Abuse law sponsored by Representative
Denied 4 John Klimm.
Total 74 The FRIENDS of Barnstable COA joined in part-
nership to raise funds to furnish the senior center.
Emergency Authorization Working together the organizations established some
Approved 7 parameters of gift giving to support the FRIENDS capi-
Denied 1 tal Campaign of Cooperation designed to raise
Total 8 $175,000 to furnish and equip the center.
Enforcement Orders 60 At the beginning of 1995 the COA was working to
move forward the recommendations of the Town
Filing Fees Received $17,684.05 Council Blue Ribbon Committee to build a senior cen-
June Auger (Centerville) left the Commission af- ter. Through the efforts of the Town Council and the
ter an exceptional three-year term of service. Charles Town Manager, the Hinckley Building became avail-
Passios(Marstons Mills)also left, having served with able to serve primarily as a senior center. Using the
distinction for one and a half years. They will be sorely exhaustive research of the Building Committee and
missed. Former Commissioners James West (Mar- the previous efforts to design and build a senior cen-
stons Mills) and Albert Barbour(Barnstable) rejoined ter,the COA joined with staff to form a Visions Com-
the Commission. We welcome their return. mittee to review possible needs and uses of the
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Hinckley Building. The COA again moved forward provide information, referrals, guidance and techni-
with staff to develop criteria for an RFP for an archi- cal assistant to individuals, public agencies and busi-
tect, and participated in the interview and selection nesses.
process. The Building Committee has been working The newly formed Handicap Parking Patrol turned
closely with the firm of Keenan and Kenny to design a out to be a great success. The citizens of Barnstable
building that fits the funds available, the vision and have been very cooperative and many have ex-
the needs of Barnstable seniors. pressed their support. The Patrol working as a sup-
At the request of the Town Council members of port team with the Town's enforcement departments
the COA worked on a Task Force to develop a senior was able to deposit$10,000 in the BDC fund. These
volunteer tax abatement program. This Task Force moneys will be used to support disability access
developed a senior tax work-off program which was projects in the Town. Again, we thank Chief Nightin-
presented to the Town Council for debate. gale,Thomas Geiler and John Gillis for their support.
The COA participates in on-going programs spon- The BDC will be participating with all other Cape
soring major events such as a picnic and a holiday Comm issions/Committees in a project to develop a
party;it advocates for funds to support programs;and "Cape Cod Disability Access Directory." This direc-
strives to work with Town departments and commu- tory will be available in print and on the InterNet.
nity agencies to maintain the quality of life of the Respectfully submitted,
Barnstable seniors. A[ Melcher, Chairman
Respectfully submitted, Paul Sullivan, Secretary/ADA Coordinator
Walter Neale, Jr. President, COA Joseph Bartell
Emmett F. Glynn, Vice President Stacey Schakel
Robert May,Treasurer Ken Moulton
Ruth M. Rusher, Secretary Jean Boyle
Fiske Adams Jim Stewart (Consultant)
Diane Carr
Eugenia Fortes Report of the
John Grinnell
Ernest Maclnness
Patricia Murphy Barnstable
Robert S. Mussey
Martha Ramsey Economic
Charlotte Saunders
Kenneth Stuart, Sr. Development
Charlotte Yacker
Report of the Commission
DisabilityThe Barnstable Economic Development Commis-
sion (BEDC) has been very active in 1995, a year
that has seen substantial completion of the draft Lo-
Commission cal Comprehensive Plan (with our input to the Land
Use and Economic Development Sections), an in-
The Commission was formed to research local depth re-evaluation of the Commission's role in as-
problems of people with disabilities; advise and as- sisting and advising the Town Council, a Joint Eco-
sist municipal officials and employees in ensuring nomic Forum in June with the Council, the Hyannis
compliance with state and federal laws and regula- Area Economic Development Corporation (HAEDC),
tions that affect people with disabilities;coordinate or and the Cape Cod Economic Development Council
carry out programs designed to meet the problems of (CCEDC); and a revisit of the Hyannis Harbor/Wa-
people with disabilities;review and make recommen- terfront area from a long range economic develop-
dations about policies, procedures, services, activi- ment perspective. A major project in support of these
ties and facilities of departments and boards of the initiatives was the Survey of Visitors to Hyannis dur-
Town as they affect people with disabilities; and to ing August - September, 1,995. Preliminary data
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analysis has given a profile of the summer visitor to Howard Penn, Vice Chair,
our town,and future analyses will help in establishing Henry C. Farnham, Chair
a market strategy to appropriately promote the Town's Steven C. Jais, HAEDC Liaison
assets and attractions. These key efforts are being Richard St. Onge, HMSWA Liaison
assisted by the Planning Department which for the Royden Richardson, Town Council Liaison
first time now has three professional staff members in
support of the Town's Community Development pro- Report of the
grams.
The Commission was directly involved in several Historical
significant coordination efforts. The Cape Cod
Commission's review of the Developments of Regional Co, mmission
Impact(DRI's)process received several communica-
tions from the Town with BEDC involvement, to dra-
matically improve the ability of local jurisdictions to Barnstable's historical,archaeological and cultural
redevelop existing vacant structures. Secondly, the resources are non renewable assets. The historic
Town approved, through the BEDC, its first Certified house demolished by neglect or design is gone,gone,'
Project under the Economic Opportunity Area (EOA) and not replaceable. The Indian midden on Sandy
incentive program -the relocation of EXCEL Corpo- Neck that is destroyed by souvenir hunters is erased
ration to Barnstable last spring. The announcement as a story teller of the past. As a community, we all
by HUD in September of the award of$500,000(Sec- have a common interest in preventing unwarranted
tion 108 funds) in commercial loan capracity, a pro- damage and destruction of these assets.
gram submitted in 1994,was a major achievement of The Historical Commission represents the.Town
economic assistance, and this program is well under in-the maintenance and preservation of its historical
way to being implemented in early 1996.
treasures,this common"property"of the Town: With
The on-going role of BEDC to receive public com- the community's help.The Town can maintain its links
ment, review development proposals, and act as an to its rich historical tradition.
advocacy agency to the business community and resi-
dents is exemplified by the following 1995 proposal In 1995,-among the accomplishments in the his-
reviews: New England Development's plans for the toric preservation area were these:
Cape Cod Mall; McDonald's on North Street" .. .Sandy Neck ... A report on t he archaeological
Woman's Body Shop; and the Bon Repose Furniture survey of Sandy Neck was completed. The survey,
Store. Other opportunities included input to the at a modest cost of $600. (fundraised at no cost to
Attuck's Lane PWED grant application, recommen- Town) for an. aerial survey, included photographs,.
dations to the Steamship Authority on the capability personal observations and recommendations to iden-
of the adjacent public dock; and a discussion on the tify, record and preserve data of significant sites.
benefits and implications of a potential regional ath- These surveys should'be performed annually because
letic / soccer./ baseball facility within the Town of of continual dune shifting with consequent cover of
Barnstable. existing, identified sites and exposurd of'previoUsly�
This level of activity has resulted in the BEDC covered sites. However, funding is an annual prob-
establishing a much closer reporting and communi- lem. In view of the delicate nature of the environment
cation process with the Town Council and other Town of Sandy Neck,the Historical Commission is working
agencies. The Commission looks forward to refining with the other concerned Town agencies in the ongo-
this service to enhance the economic future of the ing study of the pros and cons of designating Sandy
entire Town. We always solicit your suggestions for Neck as an District of Critical Planning Concern. Such
ways we can help in that effort. a designation would invoke the jurisdiction of the Cape
Cod Commission.
Respectfully submitted, Hyannis Main Street/Waterfront Historic District
Joseph Chilli ... An application was made to and granted by the
Richard Gallagher Massachusetts Historical Commission for funding in
James Kraskouskas an.amount to be matched by the Town for a survey of
Kristin M. Smith
Robert Talerman downtown Hyannis. This would make it eligible for
Mairlene Weir designation as a local historic district,with Town Coun-
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cil approval,and tie into plans for this area, including Report of the
the "Walkway to the Sea". The survey by a private
consultant, which entails the.study of over 300 prop- Fair Housing
erties.in the target area, is currently underway.
Trayser Museum ... A management plan for Committ e
Trayser Museum was developed and has been ap-
proved. This plan sets forth the rules for the opera-
tion of the Museum, including:most importantly the The Fair Housing Committee continued in 1995
acquisition and disposal and loans to.and from the to meet jointly with the Subsidized Housing Commit-
Museum of items within the purview of the Museum's tee,exploring common interests and concerns. How-
stated area of interest. ever, after consideration of the'possibility of a formal
merger with that committee,it was decided that it was
Old Jail Restoration ... The restoration of the c. important to,maintain its-historic status as. a distinct
1690 Old Jail now located within the Trayser Museum entity. A meeting was then held with the Assistant
Complex continues. The current phase,work to sta- Town Manager and the Appointments Committee of
bilize the building, has been funded,the contract has
the Town Council, confirming this decision, and A is
been.awarded-and work will commence as weather hoped that new appointments will be forthcoming to
permits. restore the committee to its full complement.
Commission Archives and Record Preservation' Respectfully submitted,
Center...The work of inventorying the Town's archives Thomas Kosman,Acting Chair.
continues. This work is done by volunteers and while
computerization makes record retrieval easier, the
work is nonetheless painstaking and laborious. In the Report of the
course of the project, Town records, from its earliest
beginnings to early in the nineteenth century have Government
been sorted, cleaned and a data base created.
Annual.Preservation Awards ..; Thit year,' two Study. Committee.
awards were made by the Commission and presented
by Town Manager, Warren J. Rutherford,Aurinig the The' Government Study Committee (GSC) was
December Trayser Museum open house. The awards
formed in July, 1994 With a mandate,according to the
were to the'Hallowell (Leghom). House in'�Ostervillq, Town's.Administrative Code to continually study and
and the Deacon Robert Davis House in Barnstable'
review the-strUcture of the Town's government and
whichwas restored by the Harden family.� make-periodic advisories to the Town Counc I il and
The Historical Commission takes thisopportunity Town.Manager-for proposed changes in-the Town
to recognize and thank the support given to.historic Charterand Administrative.Code.
preservation by the residents of the Town and espe-- The schedule of t lhe GSC is to meet on r the sec-
cially those who have given countless hours to.keep-.. ond and fourth Mondays of each month in the.Town
ingthe Tmyser Museum open forover a half.yqar
Hall.at 7:00 p.m. The GSC has examined thetown
season,and those finally making the Town's Archives Charter and Administrative Code,w ord by wo , and
accessible an I d usabl.e. rd
identified 24 items in theCharter and 13 in,the Code,
Respectfully submitted, which may require clarification or change.
Barabra Flinn, Chairman
The GSC was asked to review the Charter re-
Eleanor Eddy, Clerk garding th.e number of Councilors required to call a
Donald Bain
special meeting. The dSC advised the Town Council
Barbara Crosby.
the ratios as specified in the Charter. the Town Coun-
James Gould cil acted on this issue with modifications
of the GSC
Eben Johnson
Advisory.
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The GSC advised the Town Council to change Report of the
the Charter to clarify the process whereby the Town
Council may vote itself a pay raise.This Advisory was lyanough
adopted by the Town Council.
A study of the meaning of the terms "measure" Memorial
and"non-measure"as defined in the Charter and Town
Council Rules was undertaken as requested by the Committee
Town Council. The GSC advised the status of each
agenda item should be labeled as a"measure"or"non-
measure", when presented, so a Councilor's rights On September 1, 1995, the statue of Sachem
could be exercised in each matter. The Town Council Iyanough was unveiled after a"Dedication Ceremony"
is considering this Advisory. was held on the Village Green in Hyannis.
The GSC advised the Town Council the Appoint- This event came about after two years of efforts
ments Committee be considered a"standing commit- by the Chairman and his committee to raise over sixty
tee"and should be codified in the Administrative Code thousand dollars by public subscription.
and Town Council Rules, and published in the List of David Lewis of Osterville was commissioned as
Committee Appointments. The Town Council is con- sculptor. Mr.Lewis also sculptured the statue of James
sidering this Advisory. Otis Jr.,located on the front lawn of the Superior Court-
The Town Council asked the GSC to study the house in the village of Barnstable during the Town's
feasibility of changing the Town Collector to an ap- 350th anniversary celebration.
pointed rather than an elected position. The GSC The Iyanough statue is situated on Main Street of
advised the Town Council that a change would re- Hyannis on the Village Green facing out towards Main
quire a Charter revision. This issue is still under ex- Street.
tensive study by this Committee and includes a re-
view of all elected and appointed positions in the Town. Fifteen hundred Dedication booklets were printed
Gil Cummings, Thomas Damelio and Ron which contained a brief history of Iyanough that out-
Semprini were reappointed by the Town Council for lined the highlights of Sachem Iyanough and his tribe
three year terms. in aiding the early settlers of the Town. In addition,
several pages carried the list of all those who donated
The Town of Barnstable Government Study Com- monies and services to the lyanough Memorial Fund.
mittee consists of nine members committed to take Total funds raised were $63,061. The Committee
an active role in the political process by continuous voted to have the balance of unexpended funds placed
study of the instruments of Town government and re- in the Town Gift Account for future maintenance of
porting regularly to the Town Council with Advisories the Memorial.
and reports of ongoing activity. Respectfully submitted,
Respectfully submitted, Louis Cataldo, Chairman
Virginia Theberge, Chair John FX Davoren, Esq.
Richard Elrick, Vice-Chair Eugenia Fortes
Gil Cummings, Clerk Ronald Jansson, Esq.
Richard Andres Earl Mills
Michael Daley Robert Mills, Esq.
Thomas Damelio Hazel Oakley
Lucien Poyant James Pendergast
Ron Semprini John Peters
Harold Smith Royden Richardson
Hon. Richard Staff
Georgina Ridge
Michael Trovato
Betsey Welton, Clerk
David Lewis, Sculptor
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Report of the character, leadership, cooperation, seriousness of
purpose, financial need and a promise of success in
John F. Kennedy his scholastic and future endeavors.
Once again the John F Kennedy Memorial Sail-
Memorial Trust ing Program was ably supervised by Lawrence Evans
and his staff. Jesse Iwanski completed his third year
FundCommittee as head instructor for the program. There were 115
youngsters involved in the 1995 summer program. As
in the past, the fee for the six week sailing classes
During 1995 and through February 1996,the John was a modest $30. It is noteworthy that the sailing
F. Kennedy Memorial Trust Fund Committee con- program accommodates children ages 8 through 14
ducted several meetings and authorized the wishing and that scholarships are available for youngsters
pool and repairs to the benches at the Memorial. whose parents find the$30 fee prohibitive. The Com-
The Committee was saddened with the loss of mittee voted to authorized a $1,900 expenditure to
Martin J. Flynn, a valued member of the Committee supplement the Sailing Program for youngsters dur-
for over twelve years and who was instrumental in ing the 1997 summer season.
establishing the Kennedy Memorial Scholarship Fund On June 14, 1995, a flag which had flown over
and the Annual Flag Day Ceremony which has taken the United States Capital and the John F. Kennedy
place at Barnstable elementary schools in each of the Memorial was presented to the Hyannis West Elemen-
past twelve years. tary School at full school assembly in commemora-
The year 1995 also saw the retirement of Robert tion of Flag Day. The children of the school presented
Ogden. For many years,Robert served as the greeter a wonderful program involving singing, poetry and
and custodian for the Memorial from May through Co- other evidences of patriotism. In 1996, the Flag Day
lumbus Day. Robert retired during the past year and Ceremony will be held at the Hyannis East Elemen-
we will all miss him. tary School at 8:30 a.m.
Revenues for fiscal year 1995, including interest The Committee is thankful for the tens of thou-
and dividends on the Memorial Fund total$5,845.01. sands of dollars that have been made available for
This sum is made up of donations for souvenir hats scholarship assistance,financing the sailing program
which are available at the Memorial, contributions at and for other programs of benefit to the community
the wishing pool and interest and dividends accrued most of which result from the moni e*s which have been
on the Memorial Fund. tossed into the wishing pool over the years. We again
acknowledge this tribute to our late President which
During the Spring, Summer and Fall of 1995 ap- continues to exist more than thirty years following his
proximately 57,000 visitors were recorded at the Me- untimely death.
morial by Memorial attendants during normal working As Chairman of the Committee, I extend my
hours. During the same period,some 20,800 vehicles, thanks to each member for the considerable contri-
including 611 buses journeyed to the Memorial. bution of time and effort on behalf of the Town and the
Once again, the Committee commends the De- Memorial. Lastly, I commend to everyone this tran-
partment of Public Works for its fine work in upkeeping quil facility and suggest that the JFK Memorial on
and maintaining the Memorial. Thomas J.Mullen,Su- Ocean Street in Hyannis is the ideal location to spend
perintendent of the Department of Public Works,Paul a few minutes reflecting upon values and initiatives
Coleman, Director of Building and Grounds and their disposed by President Kennedy which continue to
personnel have monitored the Memorial and continue attract countless thousands to the Memorial each year.
to establish it as one of the primary focal points of Respectfully submitted,
interest within our Town. Henry L. Murphy, Jr., Chairman
The Committees' Scholarship Sub-Committee Daniel J. Gallagher
met in April and conducted its personal interview ses- John C. Linehan
sion,followed by the granting of a$1,000 scholarship Ellen Amy McBarron
to Nicholas Fairbanks Sargent, a 1995 graduate of Thomas Roderick
Barnstable High School. As in the past, the scholar- Ruth Rusher
ship was awarded based on citizenship, schularship, Warren J. Rutherford
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Report of the increased demand are books on tape and large print
books. Unfortunately as we add to these collections
Town Library we are subtracting from other areas due to lack of
funds.
Committee Centerville had the second highest number
of children under 18 in the town. We have recently
As we reflect on the past year and look forward to expanded the position of Children's Librarian to full
the new, the Town Library Committee does so with time to accommodate the increase in demand for.
sadness. On January 6th, the Town of Barnstable Li- children's services. In adding to our juvenile collec-
braries and especially the Sturgis Library lost a true tion we take.into consideration the curriculum and,
champion and friend Dexter Leen. Dexter served as needs of students and teachers. Our story hours are
chair of this committee for over two decades. Hiswis- full and the summer reading program signed up over
200 children. In the past year we have held 9 pro-.
dom,knowledge and foresight will be greatly missed. grams for.children. Donna Lasko spoke on Victorian
Use of the libraries continues to flourish. 32,252 manners and customs at a tea in August. Within a
library patrons borrowed 532,676 items,a 6%increase very limited budget we are striving to meet the needs-
over 1995. 58,000 requests for information were filled of our growing population of young people.
and 1,248 programs were sponsored by the libraries.
Foot traffic in the libraries exceeded a quarter of mil- Cotult Library
lion people. Maintaining the status quo in the face of level
Library representatives continued to be active funding and planning for the future growth were the
participants in statewide discussions on the future of greatest challenges facing the Cotuit Library this year.,
regional services. All library staff received instruction Creative fund raising on the part of those*involved in
on the InterNet with hopes that public access will be the budgetary responsibilities and decision making of
offered in the near future. The Libraries will need in- the library has allowed us to function in an environ-
creased financial support for equipment and additional ment of ever increasing demands for materials and,
training to support the implementation of this com- services.
plex and ever growing service. Highlights of each During t.he past year we circulated 47,59�items,
library's activities are summarized below. added 1,578 print and 105 non-print materials, sent
1,654 interlibrary loan books.to other libraries, read
Centerville Library to 1,682 ch ildren at regularly scheduled preschool,
According to CLAMS statistics, the Centerville story hours and involved 909 additional children in
Library continues to be the third busiest in the Town. special programming.
Circulation for the past year was 76,243 as compared
to 71,969 in 1994, an increase of nearly 6%. Tribute must be paid to all the groups who worked
for the benefit of the library.
Results of a patron survey showed that one-half -The Board of Directors who met monthly,served
of our library patrons came in to select recreational on the Town Library Committee, implemented fund
reading and 44%came to select educational and self- raisers including an air-conditioning fund, and volunL
improvement titles. Survey respondents requested teered their services for the good.of the Library.
longer hours on Saturday;a change instituted in Janu-
ary 1996. Funding limitations made it necessary to -The Friends of the Library who hosted monthly
reduce Friday hours to implement this change. luncheons,sponsored numerous events and benefits,
and worked with the Library Director to supplement
The Library serves as a meeting place for many the book budget.
organizations and groups, such as the Barnstable
Special Needs Parent Advisory Council, the - Our wonderful corps of volunteers, both sea-
Centerville Beautification Council, and the Wednes- sonal and year round, who came in week after week
day bridge group. to shelve books and take on special projects are to
We order items based on the requirements be lauded again. It cannot be stated often enough
that this Library lives up to a very high standard of.
of our patrons. While we keep up with the latest best performance because of the dedication of all those'
sellers, it is also necessary to keep current on Refer- involved.
ence titles. Two areas of the collection which have
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Hyannis Public Library are among the most frequently checked out nonfic-
tion titles.
The-philosophy behind our operation is perhaps
the most important item we can address as we pause Attendance at library programs increased an in-
to.examine our last year of operation. This is best credible 56% in FY 95 due to the popularity of a se-
defined� in our Mission Statement which clearly de- ries on approaches to holistic health. There were 105
scribes the fundamental principles behind our daily children's programs and 54 adult's programs held at
activities. Our mission is: to be a place for the free the library in 1995.
expression of any idea;to protect and preserve spo- Library services were greatly enhanced by the
ken and printed works regardless of their medium;to many volunteers who donated their time, energy and
be a comprehensive source of knowledge regardless expertise to the library. A core group of twelve volun-
of the manner, method or m eans by which it is con� teers join the staff weekly to complete tasks such as
veyed;to preserve and perpetuate literacy;to perpetu-' filing, shelving,,story hour reading and computer in-
ate culture; and to preserve and protect all forms of putting. A large group of 60 volunteers help out on an
human expression and communication. The common occasional basis at book sales, special events, and
thread to meeting this mission is the need for adequate fund raising activities.
funding to provide for trained,personnel,and adequate
number of staff hours,hours of service,materials and Osterville Free Library
new technologies. Restoration of a materials budget
for our library was a big step in returning to adequate Demand for library services continued to increase
service standards. last year; circulation grew by 6%; reference requests
by 7%and program attendance by 20%. Once again
Again this year we directed our limited program- the Friends of the Library provided an array of prom
ming funds to efforts for our community's children and. gramming for adults and provided the funding for many
their families. The Children's Department under the of our Children's programs.
special guidance of Children Librarian Mary Bianco is
always kept busy with story times and library card sign-' With limited resources,the major focus of the Li-
up for groups of children from a number of preschools', brary was maintaining current service levels. With-
day.care programs, elementary schools, Chapter 1 out the strong support of the Community, it would not
st udents, parents and teachers,and after school pro- be possible to provide the services that we-offer-to-
grams. The reorganization of the school department, day and in 1995 that support was evident again. The
which resulted inrtheTown's fifth'graders,being housedi Library was fortunate to receive a bequest to update
within walking distance of our library,brought us many, and enhance our medical reference area.
weekly visits,of classroom teachers and students. Staff should be recognized for their professional-
With guidance from their teachers and our staff they,
ism,and their dedication to the library. The library's
did a*great deal of research and borrowing. Special success is.in large measure a result of their efforts,
p.rograms and story hours on Friday mornings and combined with the efforts of*many willing and able
Wednesday evenings were held regularly throughout volunteers. In total,the community support,the cadre
the year.'� irville
of volunteers and the library staff make the OstL
Free Library thecommunity's library and meeting
Marstons Mills Public Library. place.
With over 48,000 people.visiting-the Marstons
Mills Public Library in FY 95, there is no doubt the Sturgis Library
need for library services is growing. Patrons checked During FY 95 Sturgis Library emphasized its.role
out 60,000 books,audio tapes and videos,an increase as provider of educational enrichment for children and
of 6.6%over the previous year. adults. Children's Librarian Augusta Lynch presented
Over the I last five years circulation grew 37%, with more than 150 programs for pre-schoolers and school-
village children accounting for one third.of all materi- age youngsters and conducted regular outreach to
als checked out. Although audio and video cassettes public schools and day-care facilities. In addition,her
are very popular, books continue to be the focus innovative proposal for introducing children to read-
among adults and children. Popular fiction, myster- ing and libraries through puppetry was awarded a
ies,children's picture books and titles to support school Federal LSCA Grant by the Massachusetts Board of
as signments circulate frequently. Books on garden- Library Commissioners. The Library was also the site
ing,cooking, self-help,'�crlme, sports and bi6g,raphy of several early childhood workshops focusing.on,
reading and educational dbvelopm ent.
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Fifteen successful programs sponsored by the The Library continues to offer story hours and
Library and the Friends of the Library brought a wide vacation programs for children. It serves as a meet-
range of authors and artists into informative conver- ing place for several groups, which offer adult pro-
sations with adult library audiences. Alexander grams for the public.
Theroux,VirginiaAdams,Elizabeth Pratt,Marina Mar- Respectfully submitted,
tini,William Quinn, and Brian Cullity were among the
featured guest speakers. In.outreach education to Joseph C. Segar, Chair
adults, Director Susan R. Klein presented seminars Robert Anthony
and lectures to elder students in Barnstable and Ply- Mark Cote
mouth on the history of colonial Cape Cod and promi- Eleanor Eddy
nent people who contributed to Cape Cod Culture. Marie Herr
James Jenkins
The year also brought increased public access to Warner Mackay
electronic information through the Library. New com- Elizabeth McAdams
puter equipment provided enhanced connectivity to Mary Scolles
resources on the InterNnet and the Massachusetts Pauline Mueller
Library Information Network (MLIN).The access was Margaret Mullin
made possible through the upgraded capacities of Agnes Murray
CLAMS and the Commonwealth's library networks. Jan Rapp
A proposal for State funds to renovate Sturgis Li- John Rogers
brary for total compliance with ADA conditions was Deborah Schilling
not approved, but the Library will continue in the fu-
ture to seek other sources of support for this effort. Report of the
The Library was gratified by the support of the
Barnstable Town Council in this year's grant applica-, Licensing
tion.Fina Ily, Library partnerships with the Barnstable Authority
Civic Association and the Barnstable Historical Soci-
ety resulted in increased effectiveness for the Library The Licensing Authority consists of three mem-
in realizing its ongoing commitment to being a vital bers appointed for staggered terms of three years
civic forum for discussion of contemporary and his- each. Meetings are generally held on Monday morn-
torical community issues. Library patronage increased ings, approximately twice a month and adjusted as
10%this year. necessary to meet the needs of applicants and the
Whelden Memorial Library Town.
Whelden Memorial library flourished this past I Applications are reviewed to ensure that the pro-
year,particularly with increases in interlibrary loan re- posed activity is: Compatible with existing neighbor-
quests and loans, patron registrations, and program hood conditions,not an activity that is likely to require
participation. Circulation increased slightly with an increased police or public safety patrols, in compli-
average of 25 items per patron per year. ance with all state and local laws and requirements,
and provides some overall benefit to the Town as a
A long range plan was completed and ac- whole. Meetings are open to the public and televised
cepted by the Board of Trustees. Areas to be ad- on Channel 19.
dressed in the next five years are identified as: in-
creased public relations and cooperative ventures, The Licensing Authority works collaboratively with
more open hours,technological training for staff and many departments such as Tax, Health, Building,
patrons and broader reference services. Hoping to Police, Clerk, Finance, Legal and Town Manager.
come closer to the State mandate for percentage of This year the Licensing Authority has emphasized
budget to be spent on materials, the Board also ap- the importance of applicants obtaining all necessary
proved a slight increase in materials funding. Town approvals before beginning any activity requir-
The Friends of the Library raised more than ing such approvals.
enough funds for a new copy machine. They hosted
a Silver Tea as their 1 Oth Anniversary celebration.
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Activity Summary 1995 We welcome the increasing awareness and fu-
Hearings 194 ture efforts for the preservation of historic elements of
the Town by both the Town Manager and the Plan-
Inspections 588 ning Department Director. We look forward to work-
Receipts $487,914.00 ing together in a spirit of cooperation in the area of
the Old King's Highway Historic District.
The Licensing Authority wishes to acknowledge 1995 APPLICATION FIGURES
the retirement of Ann Burlingame and to thank her for
all of the support that she has given the Board over TOTAL APPLICATIONS
the years. We wish her all the best.
Received 212
Respectfully submitted,
Approved 150
Elizabeth S. Homor, Chairperson
Harold E.Tobey Approved with changes or modifications 49
Daniel J. Gallagher Denied 7
Withdrawn 6
Report of the
Informal Discussions 10
Old King's Respectfully submitted,
Peter L. Freeman, Chairman
Highway
Report of the
Historic District . Personnel Board
Committee
The Personnel Board consists of 5 members and
The Old King's Highway's usual activities include formulates policy in the form of a Personnel Code,
reviewing and acting upon Certificates of Appropri- and proposes to the Town Manager changes as will
ateness, Certificates of Demolition, and Certificates give effect to sound personnel management.
of Exemptions as presented to it under Chapter 470 The Board met 17 times during 1995 and reviewed
of the Acts of 1973 of Old King's Highway Regional . and made recommendations on a number of issues
Historic District Act as amended heretofore. Applica- relating to personnel management.
tions are reviewed to ensure that the proposed con-
struction is:compatible with the existing neighborhood, The Board:
not a structure that is detrimental to the historic char- Reviewed 22 position classification requests and
acter of the area. This process also includes receiv-
ing technical advice and comments from various met with managers, employees and in some cases
boards, committees and the general public for which employee representatives prior to.recommending any
we greatly appreciate. changes to the Town Manager. Fourteen positions
were reclassified,five of which were the result of town
There were 26 Public Hearings held by our Com- reorganization.
mittee during 1995 and applications were submitted 0 Considered several performance evaluation appeals
and processed. A breakdown of the specific types of and recommended action for resolution.
submittals and action taken is as follows.
There were 175 Certificate of Appropriateness - Worked on a pay for performance system for man-
applications,25 Certificate of Exemption applications agement officials.
and 12 Certificate of Demolition applications. Respectfully submitted,
Vincent Kaseta, Chairman
The Committee congratulates Peter Freeman of Thomas Barrette
West Barnstable on being reelected at the Village of Diane Kinch Corry
Barnstable Elections in November. His service to the
community as an elected member has been invalu- John Desmond
able and we thank him for his participation. Thomas McGarry
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Report of the The goals for 1996 include the completion of the
Local Comprehensive Plan, continued work on the
zoning updates including the rezoning of the Cape
Planning Board Cod Mail,reviewing subdivisions for possible recision,
as well as the regular Planning Board business. The
The Planning Board's year was quite busy with coming year promises to be even busier than the past.
its usual activities of reviewing and acting upon Ap-
We would like to thank,Robert Schernig,,Jackie
ed Plans, Preliminary and Defini-
proval Not Requir of the Etsten, Patty Mackey and the entire Planning Depart-
tive Subdivision Plans The regular business ment Staff for their support in our efforts.
Planning Board included 48 Approval Not Required
Plans,3 Preliminary Plans,3 Definitive Plans, 1 Modi- Respectfully submitted,
fication of a Subdivision Plan, 2 Ch. 40B applications John G. Tzimorangas, Chairman
and 64 applications for lot releases, security reduc- George Zoto, Vice-Chairman
tions, and other miscellaneous applications to the Nancy Trafton, Clerk
Board. Joseph Bartell
Richard Egan
As members of the Local Planning Committee, Otto Schaefer
the Board continued reviewing and revising the Local
Comprehensive Plan or"Master Plan" for the Town, Steven Shuman
to reflect comments received at a number of public
hearings, and at Civic Association meetings. The Report of the
Town Council will be holding more workshops and
hearings in 1996 to bring this monumental task to Shellfish
completion, and give the Town a planning guide of
which all the residents of the Town can be proud. This Committee
document will represent the efforts of various groups,
including the Planning Staff, Town Council, Civic As-
sociations, Local Planning Committee and most im- The Committee continues to meet on the third
portantly, the residents of the Town of Barnstable. Wednesday of every month at the Town Hall
Selectmen's Conference Room as well as conduct
The other major issue facing the Planning Board
has been clarification and revision of the Zoning Or- workshops and make site visits when necessary.,The
dinance. This turned into a major effort requiring the Committee worked with the Natural Resources De-
formation of a Zoning Subcommittee. The zoning is- partment to establish a shellfish aquaculture grant
sues include the adoption of a new Zoning map,Non- zone in,Barnstable Harbor which has been adopted
conforming uses,and Home occupations..Accessory by the Town therefore-allowing for a more expedited
uses,Quick fix amendments,Bed/Breakfast and Lodg- process regarding.grant applications. The Commit-
ing Houses, Trucks and Buses, and the Cape Cod tee, along with the NRD was able to collectively rec-
Mail zoning overlay district are also under review. ommend to the Town Council, for adoption, the re-
These issues have taken a fair amount of Planning vised shellfish regulations which are more compre-
Department staff and Planning Board members time hensive..
to review and recommend changes. This effort is The Shellfish Committee lost one if its long-time
important to bring the zoning amendments"up to date" members during the year. Harold"Skip"Gifford died
and clarify any inconsistencies in the present zoning on the Barnstable Harbor clam flats in the summer
articles. and with him went his extensive knowledge of the
The Planning Board would like to express its ap- Town's shellfish resource which is irreplaceable. The
preciation to former Board members and Chairper-� Committee, the Town and especially his friends and
sons Ms. Lynne Turner and Mr. Douglas Bill for their family suffered a great loss with Skip's death. Efforts
tireless efforts as members of the Planning Board and to establish a memorial stone at the Scudder Bay boat
members of the Local Planning Committee. To Lynne ramp in Barnstable are underway and any support
would be appreciated,..,,
and Doug, MANY.THANksw
I The new appointments to the Planning Board in New appointments to the Committee.include
1995 included Mr. Richard Egan and Mr. Joseph George Crosby, Shelly Gifford and John Nawoichik.
Bartell. We welcome the new members to the Board. The Committee wishes to thankall the commer-
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cial and family shellfish permit holders for their sup- ter purveyors, the West Barnstable Water commis-
.port and input during the year. sion and two members at large met during 1995 to
'Respectfully submittedi discuss a number of town-wide water resource issues.
Stuart W. Rapp, Chairman The committee is fortunate to be provided detailed
Kristine Clark, Clerk technical information and support from the Planning
and Health Departments and DPW staff. Issues dis-
Nicholas Cenzalli
Elisabeth Clark cussed included: the delineation of the updated zones
of contribution to the public water supply wells and
George Crosby
Shelly Gifford efforts to have them approved by the DEP; pond wa-
ter quality of Wequaquet and Hamblins Ponds; the
Anne Cowen-Melanson wastewater facilities plan; groundwater protection
Jacques Morin
John Nawoichik regulations;the hazardous waste fire near the airport
and improving the access and use of the towns GIS
for water quality planning.
Report of the
The committee also discussed town-wide water
mana ement issues including, emergency connec-
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Subsidized. tions, establishment of uniform rates through agree-
ments between the districts;the Nature Conservancy's
Housing study ofthe Hyannis Ponds complex and Water Man-
agementAct Compliance issues;the need to protect
committee Potential futurewells sites;corrosion control;prepara-
tion of a water management plan; and the pros and
cons of joining of the water districts into a single entity.
The Subsidized Housing Committee continues to Respectful[.y submitted,
meet jointly with the Town of Barnstable's Fair Hous-
ing Committee. We met three times during 1995. A Thomas C. Cambareri, Chair
major topic of discussion was the Affordable Housing Members:
ele:ment of the Town's Local Comprehensive Plan. We John Anderson
also reviewed the Planning Department's newly de- Donald Rugg
veloped HUD Five Year Consolidated Plan and Strat- Jon Erickson
p:giep�, an import.ant part of the Community Develop- Robert Wood
.ment Block,Grant Program. George Wadsworth
Douglas Bill
During 1996,-we hope,to review the fair housing
needs of the community and develop an action agenda Report of the
to meet them. We Will follow up on affordable hous-
ing issues,focusing on an action plan, and finally we
would like to work with the Affordable Housing Ele- Waterways
ment, the Town's CDBG program-, the Chapter 40B Ift
process, and fair housing. We welcome input and Committee
participation from all members of the community with
interest in these issues.
Over the last few years,the Waterways Commit-
Respectfully submitted, tee has been working on several major waterfront
Patricia A. Pap, Chair projects which have finally became a reality or have
matured beyond the planning stage and are ready for
Report of the implementation.
We are happy to say.that the dredging of
Water Quality-. Barnstable Harbor and its approach has been com-
pleted. Even though this project has been completed,
Committee a maintenance schedule must be established to keep
the harbor and channel accessible.
The Water Quality Advisory Committee, com- The long awaited pumpboat is also a reality.
prised of representatives from the four separate wa- Funds from the Clean Vessels Act purchased a new
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pumpout boat for the Town, and also subsidized the Report of the
Town for an attendant to run the boat. Funds have
also been appropriated for the 1996 season. Town Manager
Plans and specifications for the Bismore Bulkhead
and Aselton Park projects have been approved. The Various activities dominated the Town Manager's
Town has earmarked its share of the monies for the calendar during 1995. Major activities focused upon
projects and we are awaiting the Commonwealth's development of the Capital Improvement Plan budget,
funding before going forward. Hopefully 1996 will see the Annual Operating Budget, collective bargaining,
the completion of this project. trust management, intergovernmental operations,and
Another project within Hyannis Harbor is the im- development of a performance management system.
provement of the Lewis Bay Boat Ramp. Through
Financial
negotiations with the State Access Board, the Board
has agreed to completely fund the physical improve- The annual budget calendar commences in Oc-
ments to the Lewis Bay Boat Ramp,provided the Town tober through the promulgation of the ten year fore-
draw-up the plans and specifications and push them cast. This forecast lists financial assumptions for rev-
through the permitting process. The Town has signed enues and expenditures and provides management
an agreement to this end and we are looking forward and the Town Council the ability to begin preparation
to completing this project over the course of this year. of financial policy assumptions to guide in budget de-
While on the subject of boat ramps,the DPW has velopment. In January, departments are provided a
established a schedule to upgrade all major ramps of budget manual which requires submittal of program-
the Town and is working off a prioritized list, selecting matic budget requests for the following fiscal year
one or two ramps annually. based upon certain Town Council financial policies,
sound management practices, and certain other fis-
The largest waterfront project in the Town at this cal and management concepts. Town departments
point in time is the dredging of Hyannis Harbor and will submit their budget to the Manager in March, in-
the approaching channel. The channel will be wid- ternal reviews will be conducted in March. In April,
ened to a little under three hundred feet and the outer the annual operating budget will be finalized for pre-
"dog-leg" off Kalmus Park will be straighted in a line sentation to the Town Council the third week in April.
to Great Rock. The approach will be deeper, faster, The Town Council will then act upon the budget within
and safer. The increased channel depths will offer 45 days of its submission,after the scheduling of public
Hyannis Harbor new opportunities in the use of this hearings and internal Council debate.
waterfront. The Capital Improvement Plan budget follows a
The dredging of the Centerville River should have similar time track, except that the CIP is submitted to
been done yesterday,and needs immediate attention. the Council on the third week in March,with a require-
The River flushes miles of watershed as far as ment to approve the C1 P not later than the end of June.
Wequaquet Lake. Restriction to this flow only com-
pounds pollution problems,to say nothing of obvious Human Resources
navigation problems. The River will be one of the Collective bargaining was concluded in 1995 with
Committees focal points for the coming year. the Police Superior Officers Union for an agreement
Our Committee wishes to thank the commencing from July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1997,
Harbormaster's Department for maintaining a close the Barnstable Municipal Employees Association De-
and friendly working relationship with our Committee. partment Managers Association for an agreement for
We also appreciate the cooperation and spirit of all the period July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1996, The
the Town Departments we have worked with over the Town Manager continues conducting negotiations with
past year, and thank them for their support. the IBPO Police Local 448 (Patrolmen) Union for a
Respectfully submitted, successor contract which expired on June 30, 1993.
Robert R. Jones, Chairman The Human Resource Director and Town Manager
Dennis S. Sullivan conduct labor negotiations with appropriate units in
Robert L. St. Peter order to further contain town costs.
Carl F. Syriala
P. Gordon Nelson
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Trust Management Distributions to Cape Cod Hospital did not occur
Trust management responsibilities are vested in this past year. The Trustee's suspension of payments
the Town Manager for a variety.of Town trusts. The was addressed with Hospital staff in May, 1993, how-
Manager works closely with the Trust Advisory Com- ever,no follow-up has occurred by the Hospital thereby
mittee and the Legal Department for the purpose of continuing the inactivity of the trust. It is expected
ensuring efficient trust management. Financial sum- that distributions will resume in 1996 once the Hospi-
maries on all trust activities are reported in the Town tal addresses the issues raised by the trustee in order
Accountant's Annual Report section of this document. to ensure benefits accruing to needy persons.
A brief description of each trust managed by this of- Sarah MacGrotty Fund
fice follows: Monies Contributed to
Parker Lombard Salvation Army Kettle Drive $500.00
Monies Collected from Rents $42,125.00 Kirkman Fund
Monies Expended $30,746.81 Expenses for DPW Cemeteries $96,813.00
Efforts to-work with rentals in arrears to become Expenses for Cotuit Library Association $5,064.95
current was successful in the past year. The trust
contracted with Coleman &Sons Appraisal Group to This fund has continued to supplement Public
conduct appraisals of all properties. The appraisal Works activities, principally at the Mosswood Cem-
report was delivered to the Trustee late in 1995,how- etery,and secondarily at other Town cemeteries. The
ever,the Trustee was able to develop new lease docu- Kirkman Collection, which has resided in the Cotuit
ments which were forwarded to tenants prior to De- Library for many years was inventoried and appraised
cember, 1995. Negotiations.with tenants for succes- in the past year. The trustee authorized sale of books
sor lease agreements are underway. less than $ 500 value, in order to set aside funds to
preserve the remainder of the collection. The trustee
Thomas Thompson Scholarship disbursed to the Cotuit Library Association funds to
Loan Fund preserve the collection, with funds provided to con-
struct special cases with locks, establishing climate
No Scholarship Loans Given in 1995 control for the Kirkman room,with further approval to
Monies Collected from Delinquent Loans 5,970.36 repair, rebind and maintain the collection in an an-
Loan awards were not made in 1995 due to in- nual amount of$1,000(unbilled for 1995). Residents
who have not yet viewed the collection are encour-
sufficient income available as a result of prior loan aged to visit theCotuit Library and thank the Library
recipient delinquency. Significant progress continues Association and their staff for their exemplary efforts
to be made to arrange regular loan repayment with a in preserving this valuable trust collection.
number of prior recipients. The trustee arranged for
those loans in delinquency to become collectable Coolidge Trust Fund
through internal staff efforts in 1995. Expenses to Cotuit Library Association
Martin J. Flynn/Barnstable . for Books $295.00
Scholarship Fund Perpetual Care Fund
Monies Contributed 10,308.09 Expenses for Department of
Monies Expended for 1995 Scholarships 12,000.00 Public Works Cemeteries $17,080.00
Residents of the Town continue to support this Intergovernmental
worthwhile scholarship program through contributions
that accompany their tax payments. The extraordi- The Town Manager represented the town on sev-
nary work of the Scholarship Committee continues to eral regional and state boards. As the town repre-
assure that these contributions are received by needy sentative and Clerk of the Barnstable County Advi-
and deserving students. sory Board for County Expenditures,the Manager was
unable to participate fully in the review of the FY 1996
Jennie McShane Fund and FY 1997 County Budget deliberations as this com-
Paid to Cape Cod Hospital, 1995 $0.00 mittee has failed to reach quorum on too mhny occa-
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sions. As the town representative to the Cape Cod Property Use 27 $242. 11
Regional Transit Authority,serving on the Budget sub- Cemeteries 77 $14,300.00
committee,the I ntermodal Transportation Center Task
(Lot charge)
Force and the Barnstable to Chatham Route subcom-
mittee,the Manager reviewed and participated in the $39,650
approval of the CCRTA FY 1996 budget and attended (Perpetual charge).
monthly meetings as necessary, additionally partici- Road Openings 463 (Payments in
pating in shuttle route discussions and Board strate- legal dispute)
gic planning. Finally, the Manager has represented
the town as the chair of the MMA Municipal/Regional Yard Sale 736 $2g665 666
Policy Committee,having further participated as your
representative to the Barnstable County Government
Task Force,formed to study the future of county gov- Employee Acknowledgments
ernment.
I want to acknowledge the anniversary milestones
Organizational achieved by a number of our town employees:
The Manager continued implementation of the 5 years of service: Daniel Rogers, Verna
Town's organizational system, focussing efforts in LaFleur,Maureen Kelleher,Paul Dunne,Perry Hawn,
1995 upon Continuous Quality Improvement pro- Patrick Rezendes, Kathleen Hinckley, Stephen
grams,implementation of a Service Effort and Accom- Agostinelli, Kenneth Byrne,Elizabeth Peirson,Nancy
plishment/Performance Management Improvement Pyy,Robert Schernig,Marie Saunders,Frank Zibutis,
Program, implementation of a Local and Wide Area Warren Rutherford, Jane McIntosh,John Morin.
Network information system,cross training of employ- 10 years of service: Ann Higgins, Thomas
ees, and customer service training. Marcello, Barbara Sullivan, Wilhelm Kadunc, Paul
Licensing Legere, John McDermott, Peters Everett, Daniel
Wood, Daniel Horn,Ray Blanchard,James Ellis,John
A compilation of all Licenses, Permits, Property Murphy, ,Jr., Christopher Perry,. Kevin Scott, Kevin
Permits, and Contracts issued during 1995, appears Tynan, Kathleen Thew, Robert Figmic, John Lovell,
below: Thomas Peck, George Rackliffe, Nancy McCarthy-
Contracts Unit Amount 15 years of service: Alfred Martin, Cheryl
Sundelin, Barbara Webster, Nancy Blanchard, David
School Department 1 $70,531 Cameron,Mark Delaney,James Dunn,John Golden,
Public Works 73 5,473,864 Robert Murphy,Brian Murray,Barry Souza,Fred Gray,
Paul Henderson, Edward Engelsen,John Quinn, Eu-
Information Systems 6 268,101 gene Vallier r e.
Planning 5 800 20 years of service: Charles Kelsey, Edward
Recreation 1 22,870 Jenkins, Robert Conrad, Jeffrey Chase, John
Forsythe, Reid Hall, Paul Lavoie, Linda Proto, Craig
H.S.E.S. 2 30,380 Tamash, Ralph Witt, Dennis Kelley.
Human Resources 1 30,000 25 years of service: Terry Homick,John Drohan,
Town Manager 3 19.,707 Jeffrey Greenwood, James Murphy, James Tamash,
Alden Winchell.
Total 91 $5,916,343
30 years of service: Francis McKenna, John
Miller.
Event No.Held Amount Actual# .40 years of service: Neil Nightingale.
Paid Paid
Parades 11 $153 9 Finally,acknowledgment is further given to those
employees retiring this past year: Richard Bearse,
Movi ng of Buildings 2 0 Building Division, Department of Health, Safety and
Environmental Services; Betty Deatcher, Structures
Races 18 $154 7 & Grounds, Department of Public Works, Patricia
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Nichols, Department of Recreation and Human Ser- Dog Officer 10
vices, James Andress,Alfons Usowicz, and Dolores
Dunning, Airport, Shirley Mongomery, Engineering, Dept of Public Works 193
Department of Public Works,Patricia Packer,Tax Col- Harbormast6r 2
lector, and Richard S. Howard, Police. We wish all Health 13
our former employees well in their retirement..
Historical 4
Respectfully submitted,
Warren J. Rutherford Info Systems 3
Licensing Authority 15
Report of the Miscellaneous 6
Natural Resources, 3
Town Attor hey
Old King's Highway. 3
Personnel 2
During calendar 1995,at, was the case during
th.e previous year,the most significant legal develop- Planning Board
ments involved.land use issues on.the one hand and Planning Dept. .15
personnel and government.finance And procedlure
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problems on the other. Police
The matters included within the ambit of the fore-' Recreation Dept. 13
going paragraph are at a stage of negotiation, inves- 2
Sandy Neck
tigAtion,preparation or work.-out W hich precludes.dis-
closure. Reference is made to the Cape Resources School 33
disposal operation,the school budget problern of the 5
selectmen
cu,rrent fiscal year, the Sandy Neck difficulties'and,
others. One high point was the eminently successful ToB 63
conclusion of the joint effort with A dozen other Ma6-
sachusetts communities with respect to the bankruptcy Town Attorney 7
offCumberland Farms. As a result of this case�in the Town Council..,-
..15
federal bankruptcy court,a serious threat of re-open-
Town Manager 35
ing assessments from years long closed was thwarted..
Treasurer
The-statistics for the department,for theyedr, 9:
whi6h reflect a modest increase in caseload,are as Zoning.Bd. of Appeals 62
follows:
1162
Open During 1995 ' The breakdown of case openings and closings
Client Agency. Cases Open by client department is as follows:
Airport .10 Client Agency cases cases
Assessors 494. Opened Closed
Airport 2 1
Building Com'r 37
Assessors 106 52
Clerk �5
Building Com'r 13
Clerk/Treasurer 0
Clerk 5 3
Collector 8
Clerk/Treasurer 0 .
Conservation.Com 317
Collector 3 3
Council on Aging 4
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Conservation Commission 7 10 Report of the
Council on Aging 1 2 Information
Dog Officer 7 5
Dept. of Public Works 56 38 Systems
Harbormaster 1 1 Department
Health 7 5
Historical 1 2 The Information Systems Department (ISD) has
Information Systems 1 1 responsibility to plan for and manage the effective uti-
lization of computer technology within the Town of
Licensing Authority 7 4 Barnstable. Like 1994, 1995 was a year in which the
Miscellaneous 4 4 town and ISD experienced significant changes in the
strategic application of information systems technol-
Natural Resources 0 2 ogy. These changes have modified the way the town
Old King's Highway 0 0 handles certain business functions and will ultimately
enhance the services we provide the citizens of our
Personnel 1 0 community.
Planning Board 3 4 The following report will illustrate the significant
Planning Dept. 9 4 success of the Information Systems Department dur-
Police 4 4 ing 1995.
Recreation Dept. 6 1 New Information Systems Architecture
Sandy Neck 0 0 Based on a Information Systems Architecture
(ISA) Plan completed in 1994, the town has made
School 14 9 significant progress in moving away from the main-
Selectmen 0 0 frame technology toward a smaller less expensive
software and hardware environment. Our new tech-
Town, Generally 0 9 nology environment is an"Open Systems"approach,
Town Attorney 5 2 based on an UNIX operating systems and a relational
database (INFORMIX�) to serve as the repository of
Town Council 5 3 town information. All networked personal computers
Town Manager 19 5 serve as the point of user interface for office automa-
tion, personal productivity, and connectivity to the
Treasurer 2 5 UNIX platform. The town is in the process of imple-
Zoning Bd. of Appeals 24 13 menting a suite of business applications from a com-
pany called Pentamation who specialize in municipal
318 205 and school software. The suite of applications that
As has always been the case, the daunting are being implemented are: An integrated Fund Ac-
workload of providing in-house legal services for a counting - Cash Receipt/ Purchasing, / Human Re-
$70 million corporation on a fraction of a percentage sources/Permitting/Tax and a Utility Billing System.
of the total budget has been possible this past year During 1995 the Information Systems Department
due to the fidelity and diligence of the legal depart- working with all town departments, including the
ment staff:Assistant Town Attorney Ruth Weil, Legal School Department,successfully installed and imple-
Assistant Claire Griffen and Legal-Clerk Eileen Mollica. mented a comprehensive Financial Management Sys-
Respectfully submitted, tem(Fund Accounting/Cash Receipts/Purchasing).
Robert D. Smith The town departments,excluding School Department,
Town Attorney implemented a Human Resources System (payroll,
personnel, position control), Building Permit System
(building, wiring, electrical, plumbing, sign), and Util-
ity Billing ( sewer) The School Department will be
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implementing the Human Resources system during Geographic Information Systems
the first quarter of 1996. Additionally, in the first half The Geographic Information System (GIS) con-
of 1996 Tax Billing(real estate,personal property,boat,
motor vehicle), Property Assessment, Fleet Manage- tinues to play an integral part of the business process
ment,Miscellaneous Receipt and Budgeting modules of many of the Town's departments. Emphasis in 1995
will be implemented. included managing the new aerial flyover of the town,
continuing the migration from older workstation tech-
In addition, the School Department selected no(ogy to PC based systems,and correcting portions
Pentarnation to be the vendor of choice for student of the planimetric layer through a parcel correction
management applications, and they are in the pro- project. The GIS section of our organization deter-
cess of implementation. The Information Systems mined the most appropriate cost effective strategy to
Department is assisting in this installation. provide selected town departments with a simplified
During 1996, all the town departments will be GIS capability,and began the implementation process.
working toward the further implementation of the re- This will continue as a major goal for 1996.
maining software modules and this new technology. PARCEL CORRECTION PROJECT-
Local and Wide Area Networking Completed Phase I (updating and cleaning GIS
parcel layer). Now town-wide querying on the
The management of both local and wide area cadastral layer is possible.AJso,the GIS parcel data-
networking capabilities is by far one of the most Sig- base is up-to-date(1995 Assessor's data). Conduct-
nificant technology accomplishments of the town in ing Phase 11 (creating a network of road layouts and
many years. During 1995 we completed connecting survey monuments): This lays the groundwork for
the remote locations of the town and began the imple- tightening the registration of the parcel layer; the er-
mentation process of connecting all School Depart- rors of 10-30 ft will be reduced to 1-3 feet.This action
ment locations. By mid year 1996 the all school loca- makes the relationship between the parcels and the
tions will have data communication established, and planimetric items(bldgs.,water edges,etc.)"spatially
connectivity to the UNIX platform,and office automa- sound".This creation of a town-wide network of rows
tion servers will be achieved. will also assist in data maintenance in the future.The
The introduction of networking capabilities, and town will require future plans to be tied into this net-
the introduction of new office automation software has work.We have already tested this out and our results
had a tremendous impact on the productivity of town are encouraging. Phase III (use of the GIS to create
employees. The number of PCs has grown from ap- tax maps and conduct updates digitally)to start in fall
proximately 150 in 1993 to over 250 (excluding the of 1996.
School Department who have over 100 PCs). All PCs AERIAL OVERFLIGHT and LANDBASE UPDATE:
now have a common suite of software to perform func-
tions such as word processing, spread sheet, data Contracted with Sewall Co.of Maine to perform a
base,graphical presentation,electronic mail,and cal- flyover of the entire town and update our digital
endar. Any PC on the network,which is all PCs,have landbase files. Phase I completion: Aerial mission
the capability to electronically communicate and share flown at 1'=600'(no painting of catch basins or water
information in an on-line environment. All town em- valves, etc.) completed in April 1995 with: Ground
ployees utilizing this technology have gone through a control completed in the fall of 1995. Phase 11 is cur-
standard set of training classes ranging from begin- rently underway: with a scheduled delivery of digital
ning to intermediate levels of knowledge. updates in spring of 1996.
During 1995 the department has conducted over The aerial overflight contract included a work or-
431 training sessions for town employees, this trend der for software programming to create a desktop
will continue throughout 1996. Productivity of both mapping, plotting and viewing tool. This tool is the
clerical staff and management has improved consid- keystone for implementing a decentralized system of
erably. desktop mapping and cadastral querying (map and
parcel input-locating/zooming). The tool is centered
The department has initiated a software help desk around providing network server "read only" digital
for problems calls. The help desk responds to more map files and the means to selectively choose themes
than 325 calls per month. The department also con- (water, transportation, wetlands, buildings, parcels,
tinues to perform most of the PC hardware mainte- zoning, etc.) and view or plot them at various scales.
nance in house, thus saving tax payer dollars.
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HARBORS ANDWATERWAYS MAPPING PROJECT The GIS section worked with Planning staff and
Contracted.with.Sewall Co. of Maine to perform DPW staff for Traffic Analysis Zone studies - to,pro-
the aerial flyover of the Town's waterways and moor- vide land use basis for existing and future use.of the
ing fields.The north side was completed in August of roads in town. Additionally, staff created subdivision
1995 with the south side planned for the summer of information to provide mapping,analysis,and reports
1,996 in order to photograph mooring bells that are for subdivision status with the data to be delivered to
only present in the water in the summer. We pro- Building Division and other town departments
vided a Pentiutn workstation and initial mapping train- Created town-wide GIS layers:wetlands,vegeta-
ing for the ha rbor master. Additionally,the town pro- tion shapes,buildings,docks,transportation,and road
cured a real-time submeter GPS system (with base centerlines. Created a town-wide zoning layer, and
station and depth sounder)to map mooring areas and produced zoning maps electronically.
catalog mooring bells. I The department has continued the process of
SHELLFISH GRANT MAPPING: migrating from expensive proprietary workstations to
The Information Systems Department, GIS sec- a PC environment running Microsoft Windows NT.
tion digitized tidal and sub-tidal flats from aerial pho- This migration allows for a less expensive initial-cost
tographs in 1995. The GIS section produced map- and more efficient upgrades, if required. We Also
ping products as a requirement for the shellfish grant positioned ourselves to take greater advantage of
application process. In 1995 the GIS section mapped newer technology,and greater integration of data with
the overall town database.
and processed some 40 grant areas and produced
over 30 maps of shellfishing areas. In the future,the The GIS section completed'over 250 map re-
GPS system will be implemented to streamline shell- quests received from public or private concernias
fish mapping. well as completing several significant projects for town
OTHER PROJECTS:' departments. The requests to utilize this technology
and provide this type of information continues to grow
The GIS Coordinator procured flyover and digital and places An increasing burden on the small staff
mapping for the landfill and the Cape Resources Dump (one employee) of this section.
in 11/94-data was delivered in early 1995. Members Resources assigned to this section are also
of the DPW staff utilized the functionality of the GIS heavily involved in the implementation of the new ISA
for preparing plans and mapsfor the C+D fill phase of
capping the landfill and for assessing the landfill drain- and are splitting work duties between installing the
age situation. new and maintaining the old. Operation of the mai'n-
frame is projected to continue until sometime in 1996
Members of the DPW staff gathered and cleaned until all applications and information can be converted
Water Company, Health Division (septic), and sewer to the new ISA.
records and then linked them to each parcel. The
GIS section procured a dynamic segmentation prod- In summary, the Information Systems Depart-
uct (MGE Segment Manager) to provide ana.lytical ment's goal is to foster the utilization of technology to
tools for the DPW/Eng. Divisions Pavement Manage- improve the efficiency and effectiveness of all town
ment program (program in progress). departments. Our responsibilities are to manage au-
tomation, and implement technology where it can be
Members of the DPW staff used analytic'al capa- used to its greatest advantage.
bilities; of GIS for Waste Water Facilities Planning
created land use basis.for n.itrogen loading model and We have made significant strides over the course
created land use base for future growth.*analysis. of the past year,and we can be proud of the progress
we have achieved. Information Systems looks for-
The GIS section and Cemeteries staff converted ward to the challenges the next 12 months will bring,
information for implementation of a Cemetery GIS and to working with all town departments and the citi-
project. AJso, the GIS section guided Highway Divi- zens of the town.
sion staff in a GIS analysis for a Signage GIS project, Respectfully submitted,
the project is approximately 80% complete with the Scott F. Hopkins, Director
next step being the utilization of the GPS for data
maintenance. Information Systems Department
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Report of the The Department,working with the DPW,success-
fully negotiated and implemented a drug and alcohol
Human testing policy and tested employees in compliance with
federal law. (Omnibus Transportation Employee Test-
ing Act of 1991)
Resource's
The Department also participated with the Town
Department Manager and other management officials in 11 union
negotiating sessions with 3 different unions and
reached agreement on two of these contracts during
The Human Resources Department is responsible 1995. Additionally,the Department mediated numer-
for establishing and maintaining operating standards ous employee/management issues and represented
for the Town, consistent with recognized personnel the Town at several hearings or arbitration cases dur-
management and executive department policy, with ing 1995.
regard to employment practices including recruitment, WORKERS COMPENSATION:
classification, labor/management relations,-training,
contract compliance, workers compensation and un- The Human Resources Department received and
employment insurance, affirmative action and equal processed 118 reports of work-related,injuries 1or all
opportunity programs. departments including the School Department, 18 of
which resulted in lost time cases.
There has been a transition in the department
during 1995 including Sonja Brewer as Assistant Hu- UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION CLAIMS:
man Resources Director and Kathleen Hinckley as
Office Assistant. During 1995, the Human Resources Department
processed and paid 45 unemployment claims,-cost-
RECRUITMENT. ing the Town $77,641*20. This amount represents- a
The Department processed approximately 2,250 $32,358 decrease from 1994 claims paid. (Part of this
applications to fill 105 positions, including 50 perma- saving is the result of successfully defending inappro-
nent, full time; 3 permanent, part-time; 4 temporary; priate claims.) These amount§ are also reflective of
full-time; and approximately 48 seasonal positions, the unemployment trend in Barnstable which was a
7.0% average in 1994 and a 6.3% average in 1.995.
which does not-include the 300 plus seasonalposi-
tions inthe Recreation Department. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
CLASSIFICATION: The Town administered 15 construction contracts
The Department ana.lyzed twenty-two positions during 1995, totaling $6,5000,000 to assure compli-
ance with Massachus6tts laws relating to Minorities
at the request of employees and/or managers in con- in Business And Wo'hien in Business Enterpeis es
junction with the FY96 budget.
(MBE/WBE) Projects included private roads,
Additionally, the Department1s,in the process of Barnstable Harbor Dredging and the Gr I ade 6 School.
reviewing approximately 70 clerical and administra-
tive positions to assure appropriate classification of Respectfully submitted,,
Paul R. Sullivan
these positions.
Director, Human Resources
LABOR/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:
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Report of the the NYNEX telephone listing. Additionally, 22 street
names required changes. This was an essential task
Department of to ensure that when a phone call comes in for an
emergency, the police dispatcher will automatically
view the proper street address on the call screen. This
Public Works was a monumental task that took many thousands of
hours over an 18-month period. The system is now
Many accomplishments were recorded during the 99% accurate, however, staff continues to modify
calendar year as is apparent from the statistics pro- street numbers and to reassign some properties from
vided under the respective division reports. However, one fire district to another if they had been initially
I would like to highlight some items that were more assigned to the wrong district. There will be an ongo-
significant than others. ing need to make modifications on an annual basis.
The continuing cooperation of NYNEX,police and fire
The Wastewater Facilities Plan moved from Phase agencies was essential to bring this project to comple-
One, Needs Assessment, into Phase Two, Develop- tion and the department is appreciative of their ef-
ment and Screening of Alternatives. The Citizens' forts.
Advisory Committee, appointed by the Water Pollu-
tion Control Board,to oversee this project and to help The Department's most ambitious program of the
guide its proposed solutions to the Town's wastewa- year was the instigation of a Construction Demolition
ter disposal problems had an active year. This body (C&D) Disposal marketing plan. The need to bring
has helped to provide a community sensitive plan that C&D material into the landfill was initiated by state
we hope will be acceptable to the community as a and federal regulations which required the closing of
whole. unlined landfills by June of 1995, and the huge cost
of constructing a 55-acre landfill cap. A one-year ex-
Phase Three of the plan, Detailed Evaluation of tension of the 1995 mandated date was granted by
Alternatives and Evaluation of the Plan, will begin in DEP in a negotiated administrative consent order
February of 1996 and is scheduled for completion by signed by the town on June 19, 1995. A second fea-
August 1996. Reviews of the plan performed by staff ture of the order was to allow the acceptance of large
at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental quantities of C&D material through May 31, 1996.
Protection (DEP) have been very positive and their C&D material is generally an innocuous waste prod-
specific comments have led the Department's staff uct if monitored carefully and was therefore chosen
to believe that the plan scope and its specificity pre- as a revenue generator to help offset the cost of the
sents a model document that other communities landfill cap.
should follow. In early May Solid Waste Supervisor, Modris
The Town's purchase of the Hinckley Lumber Pukulis,presented a financial plan for enhancing rev-
Company's main retail building on the corner of enue via the disposal of C&D materials to take up
Yarmouth Road and Main Street in Hyannis, finally space that would otherwise go unused in the landfill.
provides a building in which an appropriately sized By June 6 trucks began arriving from the Boston and
Senior Citizens'Center can be accommodated. The Worcester area as well as southern New Hampshire.
price paid to the Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and By year's end the town had accepted 75,000 tons of
Nantucket Steamship Authority for the building and imported C&D material raising$1,175,000 more rev-
limited adjacent parking was one dollar. There will be enue than would have otherwise been available. Af-
a need, however,to spend as much as 1.8 to 2.2 mil- ter expenses, the net funds will be available to re-
lion dollars to remodel the building as a Senior Citi- duce capping cost at the landfill.
zen Center and Veterans Administration office. The
architects had begun to develop the program plan and Once again this year the department put its very
conceptual design in November. It is anticipated that scarce Pavement Management funds to good use.
a mid-1997 occupancy is feasible. Traffic safety improvements continue to represent a
E-91 1, Enhanced Emergency Response Tele- priority objective within the department along with
paving maintenance and drainage improvements. All
phone System went into operation during June of this are primary objectives of the Engineering and High-
year. To prepare for this systems' implementation way Divisions. Engineering completed the reconstruc-
every one of the Town's 39,000 parcels and 25,000 tion of Main Street, Cotuit between Route 28 and
buildings had to have street addresses matched to Newtown Road. The project included new drainage
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systems,granite curbing which supported a new side- Projects Completed In 1995
walk over the entire project length and a much im- Removal of all the Town's overage, buried petro-
proved intersection at Newtown Road, Old Kings leum tanks that were 20 or more years of age
Road, Old Oyster Road and Main Street. The new
intersection has measurably improved the safety at Construction of anew salt storage shed at the High-
this busy intersection and the sidewalk should ensure way Division buildings complex
much greater pedestrian comfort and safety. Before
. Reconstruction of Straightway south of West i�ain
year's end reconstruction began on the intersection
Street, Hyannis
of Pitcher's Way at Bearse's Way, in Hyannis. This
much needed realignment will be completed in early Roof repairs to the Sign Shop Building at the High-
spring 1996. way Division buildings complex
In addition,the Highway Division supervised chip Improvements to the School Administration Build-
sealing of 22 miles of town roads. Chip sealing is a ing heating system
cost-effective means of prolonging the life of second- Design of upgraded traffic signals on Route 132 to
ary roads or temporarily maintaining minor arterial
allow for computer modeling of traffic flows
roads from deteriorating while awaiting more costly
full asphalt overlays. 0 Construction of a boat pumpout facility at
Barnstable Harbor
Our second year of experience with the Tempo-
rary Repairs to Private Roads has proven to be very Dredging of Barnstable Inner Harbor(Marina area)
successful with 22 roads being improved at a total
cost of$622,593. Once again we found the abutters Contract administration and inspection for repairs
to these badly deteriorated roads to be very pleased to the fire damaged Barnstable/West Barnstable El-
with their investments in roadway and drainage im- ementary School
provements. All of the improvements are paid for * Development of a set of regulations governing ex-
through betterment assessments which can be paid cavation in Town roads
over a ten-year time frame as part of the annual prop- . Resurfacing and drainage improvements of the
erty tax bill. At year's end there are six additional northern portion of Main Street, Cotuit including the
road owner groups signed up for improvements wort
$206,000 and an additional number considering ove addition/upgrading of 7212 feet of sidewalk
$700,000 worth of improvements. Construction of 1,500 feet of new sidewalk on
Bear§e's Way in Hyannis
The obvious immediate return to the abutters
comes back as reduced auto repair costs,a smoother . Design of the capping procedure for the landfill
ride home each day or the removal of roadway flood- 0 Chipsealing of 115,000 feet (21.78 miles) of Town
ing during heavy precipitation. One major additional
value is the overall improvement of the neighborhood roads
with newly paved roads and in some cases the ability Projects Started-Remaining In Progress End
to sell homes which heretofore were unsalable due to Of 1995
the previously poor road conditions. It is the Design of superstructure repairs to the Oyster Har-
Department's hope that more residents living on pri- bors Bridge
vate roads will take action prior to full roadway dete-
rioration when the cost of repairs will be much less. Environmental permitting of sand replacement on
As the old saying goes, "an ounce of prevention is Veteran's Beach
worth a pound of cure." 0 Design of replacement drainage for Main Street,
Specific division accomplishments are as follows: Osterville from Wianno Avenue to East Bay Road
Engineering 0 Design and environmental permitting of repairs to
the Hyannisport Breakwater
A total of 18 design/construction projects were
completed during 1995 with a value totaling approxi- Design and environmental permitting of the replace-
mately $1,500,000. Additionally, 25 projects valued ment of the Centerville dock
at$6,035,000 were underway at the end of the year 0 Design and environmental permitting of the reno-
and another 10 projects were pending start-up. vation to the Bridge Street Boat Ramp, Osterville
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Design of a retaining wall on Pleasant Street, Corrected 711 Town address records.
Hyannis at the corner of South Street
0 Preliminary design for the conversion of the former Highway Division
Hinckley Lumber Company building in Hyannis to be Road Maintenance
used as the new Senior Center Completed 4,469 Sq.Ft.of"full depth"road repairs
Design of a new Highway Maintenance Garage to 11% of backlog
be located at the Highway Division yard. -red" road
Completed 22,598 Sq. Ft. of "infra
Design of new sidewalks on Pine Street and South repairs-26% of backlog
Main Street in Centerville Completed 87,613 Sq. Ft. of "box work" road
Other Engineering Services Provided repairs - 11% of backlog
Responded to approximately 1,488 requests for En- 1,550 tons of hot mix applied to potholes in roads
gineering information from persons visiting the office and sidewalks
0 Responded to approximately 8,496 telephone * 77 tons of cold patch applied to defects in second-
requests ary roads
Made approximately 3,370 plan copies Graded 93 gravel roads- 100% of backlog
Revised and updated 84 Assessor's Maps for the Crack sealed 10.9 miles of Town roads,- 4% of
Assessing Department involving 108 subdivisions total
0 Completed 37 building occupancy inspections Crack sealed 27 miles of private roads - 14% of
total
0 Conducted 233 reviews of projects under Site Plan
regulations Repaired 65 separateroads in preparation for Chip
Investigated 27 traffic study complaints and pre- Sealing Program
pared recommendations to resolve 27 Roadside Maintenance
Completed design concepts for future traffic im- . Brushed 13.2 miles of roadside shoulders
provements at six intersections of Town roads with a . Mowed 160 miles of roadside shoulders- 100%of
high number of traffic accidents total
Processed and inspected 97 sewer connection Weeded and limbed 37.6 miles of sidewalks-58%
permits
of total
Processed 463 applications for road opening per- Repaired 1,140 guardrail posts- 18% of total
mits and inspected work in compliance with Town
regulations Cleared litter on 623 Town roads
Processed 30 applications for utility relocation Drainage Maintenance
Responded to approximately 191 requests for land 0 Cleaned 3,847 catch basins-57% of total
surveying assistance * Repaired or.rebuilt 1.15 catch basins
Inspected 14 roads being constructed under sub- . Performed emergency pumping multiple times on
ivision rules/regulations 20 different roads
Reviewed 3 preliminary and 3 final subdivision * Installed four new "duck bill" check valves along
plans, 1 final modification plan and 1 affordable hous- Commerce Road to prevent overflow from Maraspin
ing plan Creek
0 Investigated 14 complaints of flooding due to 0 Installed 3 leach basins and leach trench on Knotty
stormwater runoff Pine Lane,Centerville to resolve long-standing drain-
Renamed 22 roads for E-911 to eliminate dupli- age problem
cation.
Installed new leach pits and basins on Nickerson
� Made 118 address corrections to the NYNEX Road, Cotuif to resolve long-standing dralhag I e
-9111 data base. problem
Installed 4 [each basins at 972 River Road, Mar- Resolved 1,032 Complaint/inquiry Reports - 87%
stons Mills to resolve serious drainage problem within 14 days
-Traffic Signs and Markings Structures & Grounds Division
Replaced 233 signs, 92 sign posts and 247 sign Custodial Services Furnished
brackets
2 Town Office Buildings - 5-7 days per week, 40
Repainted all parking lines in 13 parking lots-42%
�ours per day
of total
4 Comfort Stations - daily.(3 seasonally, 1 year
Repainted 193 stop bars, 147 parking T's,73 cross- around)
walks, and 63 handicap symbols
. 14 Bathhouses- seasonally
Repainted or relined with thermoplastic 13 school
zones and 11 railroad crossings 0 3 Community Centers-weekly
Repainted 60 miles of white edge lines on main 0 Police Facility - 5-7 days per week, 16 hours
roads per day
Applied 40,000 feet of thermoplastic road lines on a Natural Resources Facility-as needed
main roads 0 DPW Structures-daily
Road and Parking Lot Sweeping 0 Kennedy Rink-7 days per week, 16 hours per day
Swept 140 miles of main roads, 130 miles of sec- 0 Trayser Museum -as needed
ondary roads and 74 parking lots in the Spring-69%
of total roads- 100% of parking lots. * Teen Center-as needed
Swept 35 miles of road and 24 parking lots weekly 0 Senior Citizens Center-5 days per week
during summer Repairs and Installations
New vacuum litter machine used 5 days per week 0 Responded to the following number of requests for
on sidewalks and parking lots of Hyannis Business repairs or.modifications
District
- 97 electrical
Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance
0 111 plumbing
Maintained and repaired 148 vehicles and equip-
51 HVACsystems
ment
Maintained 17 traffic signals and 16 school' zone Reroofed 2 buildings and repaired roofs of 12
signals buildings
Opened Oyster Harbors Bridge for boat traffic 3,740 Performed interior modifications in 8 buildings
times
0 Installed 2 new overhead doors at 2 locations and
Snow and Ice removal 3 regular doors at 2 locations
A total of 19 inches of snow accumulated during 0 Installed 300 feet of fencing at 5 locations
the year . Painted exterior of 8 buildings and the partial intei-
1 .
0 Sanded main roads 32 times and secondary roads rior of 18 different building sites
4 times 0 Applied rust and wood preservative to metal and
Plowed main roads 3 times and secondary roads 3 wood surfaces of buildings and building systems at 6
times locations
0 Installed bituminous concrete flooring for new ex- 0 Completed 10 small construction projects(included
tension to Highway Division salt shed among the projects were beach stairways and ceiling
Complaint/Request Summary replacements)
I ' 0 Installed
Received 1,079 Complaint/inquiry Reports
2 Heating Systems
91
* Computer Network Wiring at 4 Locations 0 Installed and removed 140 Voting booths for 2 elec-
* 4 Sets of Stairs and Rails tions at 11 locations
Installed Kennedy Rink wooden modular floor for Forestry
late spring,summer and early fall recreation activities Responded to 92 call-outs for emergency work on
and removed floor for the Rink's skating season trees and storm related damage representing a po-
tential hazard to pedestrians and vehicles
R�paired vandalism damage at 32 public buildings
and locations Removed 120 dead and diseased trees
Grounds Maintenance Provided some limited maintenance of trees in town
Mowed 42 acres of grass at 120 locations on a 14 maintained areas including those along 500 lane miles
day cycle during the growing season of town road (amount of work constrained by having
only one tree crew) - backlog continues to grow
Maintained 6 Ball Fields and 5 Tennis Courts Accomplished a tree planting project(20 trees)with
monthly in season matching funds.
Performed regular litter pick-up in 10 parks&play-
grounds in season Implemented a tree ordinance
Performed annual debris pick-up in Conservation Participated in Arbor Day ceremonies
areas and at 17 Beaches during the off season (col- Assisted with emergency traffic light repairs on 2
lected 80 tons of debris) occasions
Renovated grounds at Aselton Park and Town 0 Maintained flags at 10 locations
Green - Assisted airport with tree maintenance for height
0 Planted flowers in 10 beds and 22 barrels control
0 Established new wild flower area at Kennedy * Provided maintenance for 200 recently established
Memorial trees
Installed a pole type fence and a boulder along road Installed and removed Town's Christmas and July
parking barrier at Craigville Beach 4 decorations
Cleaned and established trails at Bridge Creek con- Cemeteries Operation and Maintenance
servation area (1776 property West Barnstable) 0 Provided maintenance care of 167 acres of grounds
0 100 Picnic tables maintained at 15 locations 0 Developed 100 new grave lots on land'at
0 Installed 7 Beach ticket booths for the summer sea- Mosswood, Beechwood and Cummaquid Cemeter-
son and portable bandstands for 8 different special ies using in-house resources and recycled materials
events
Arranged for and supervised 260 interments and 1
Assisted Highway Division with snow and ice con- �isinterment
trol operations including snow clearing at crosswalks 0 Installed 24 grave markers
and handicapped ramps on main streets in all villages
0 Raked/cleaned 7 salt water beaches weekly in sea- 0 Installed 37 monument foundations
son * Cleaned and or restored 1000 ancient grave stones
0 Cleaned 42 freshwater beaches and Ways to Water 0 Constructed a greenhouse at Mosswood at mini-
once yearly mal cost using donated material and Project Coach
0 Provided daily trash pickup from 250 trash barrels labor
and 22 dumpsters during the summer season 0 Provided a general facelift and termite damage re-
0 Provided twice weekly pick-up from 161 trash bar- pair for Mosswood office
rels and 22 dumpsters for the remainder of the year 0 Completed data input of grave ownership and burial
locations for Cemeteries database
Installed a parking barrier at Kennedy Rink Little
League.Field using surplus telephone poles Commenced input of cemeteries data to GIS
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Roads improvement program is ahead of the landfill to the proper contours for closure and cap-
schedule ping and to generate as much revenue as possible
marina Facilities for this purpose
• Provided maintenance of Sewage sludge from the Barnstable Waste Water
�reatment Plant, which had been stockpiled at the
0 3 Marinas and associated utilities landfill, was mixed with yard waste and wood chips
. 4 Docks for future application as part of the vegetative cover
in the landfill capping process
0 16 Boat Launching Ramps An override question to fund the closure and cap-
0 40 Town Ways to Water ping costs failed in November 1995 election
• Constructed 1,384 square feet of replacement floats . Dredge materials from the new Hyannis Steamship
• Responded to 38 requests for repairs of float deck Authority Terminal were received and stockpiled for
planking drying prior to utilization as cover and contouring
material
Installed and removed 115 marina floats Revenue
Solid Waste Division Received $640,253 from the sale of 9,779 landfill
stickers (7,361 first, 1,862 second, 147 low income,
Recycling and 409 replacement stickers)
• Sold and distributed 500 Home Compost Bins 0 Received $117,117 from the sale of recycled ma-
• Recycled 3,231 tons of materials at the landfill, of terials
which 798 tons were yard waste Received$1,644,161 from commercial haulers for
Received 4,204.45 tons of lime stabilized sludge tipping fees at the Barnstable/Yarmouth Transfer
from Waste Water Treatment Plant Station
0 Blended 14,250 cy of sludge and yard waste;stock- 0 Received$1,996,180 for C&D materials plus bulky
piled mixture for use as part of vegetative cover over items buried at the landfill
the landfill cap
Received a total of $4,443,670 from all sources
Solid Waste Disposal �uring calendar year 1995
46,047 tons of municipal solid waste delivered to Facility Operations
SEMASS from the Bamstable/Yarmouth Transfer Sta- A new passenger vehicle entrance was created to
tion for disposal ;eparate transfer station customers from trucks with
Received 7,390 tons of municipal solid waste from C&D materials
Barnstable Residents at the Flint Street Residential A new leased trailer was located adjacent to the
Transfer Station for disposal at SEMASS trash scale to improve the efficiency of processing
81,373 tons of construction and demolition materi- trucks with C&D materials
als and bulky items were buried at the Flint Street The sales of landfill stickers were directly trans-
Landfill
acted on a computer
Landfill Closure/Capping Financial controls, procedures and reporting sys-
A Consent Order was signed between the Town of tems were tightened
Barnstable and the MA Department of Environmental Water Pollution Control
Protection which requires that the Town cease burial
of material in the landfill on May 31, 1996 and that Maintained 37 miles of sewer lines 100 percent op-
capping of the landfill commence immediately there- erable throughout the year
after with completion by October 15, 1997
Maintained 22 sewer pumping stations 100 percent
An aggressive construction and demolition mate- operable throughout the year
rial disposal operation began on June 6, 1995 to bring 3,968 properties served by sewer system
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556,778,000 gallons of sewage received and tic Violence, training, and shift staffing. It has also
treated prevented the Department from starting an organiza-
Sewage flow.ranged from a low-of 1.001 million tional and civilian dispatcher needs analysis,and has
gallons per day to a high of 2.547 mgd with an aver- caused us tosuspend our accreditation process.
age of 1.66 million gallons per day I feel obligated to alert you in the strongest way
0 7,677,600 gallons of septage received and treated possible that it is my professional judgment that lack
of adequate police personnel is having an extremely
" Daily septage receiving capacity of 54,600 gallons negative effect on the services we are ableto provide
a day and was never exceeded during the year the public, and on the overall safety of the citizens of
933.16 dry tons of sludge pro I duced by the treat- the Town of Barnstable,as well as the economic well-
ment plant being of the Community.
Laboratory Operation: The following statistical data displays the activi-
ties of the Barnstable Police Department for the year
State permit testing 100 percent complete. 1995, but it cannot realistically illustrate the pain and
Sewer use bills totaling$2,230,005 were issued human suffering of children and families of the 1,532
domestic violence cases,including four more domes-
Septage disposal fees totaling $600,710 were re- tic violence deaths during 1995.
ceived
Respectfully submitted,
Neil A. Nightingale
Report of the Chief of Police
1995 SELECTED STATISTICAL DATA,
Police 1994 1995 %change
Department Calls for Service 34,526 38,053 +1022%
Alarms 5,215 5,023 -3.68%
Burglary/B&E 1,103
Although the Barnstable Police Department had 940 -14.78%
Motor Vehicle Accidents 2,276. 2,730 +1 9.9�%
Aeveral positive accomplishments in 1995, there is
cause for serious conc6m that the Town's practice of Motor Vehicle Citations 3,593 3,392 -5.59%
the past four years of"doing more with less"is having Domestic Disturbances 1,490 1,532 +2.82%
a devastating effect on the Department's ability to pro- Other Disturbances 3,135 3,268 +4.24%
vide the services the law requires, and citizens are E911 False Reports 0 932
entitled to.
Total Arrests 2,551 2,424 -4.98%
On the positive side, since April 1995,the E-9-1- Domestic Violence Arrests 586 596 +11.71%
1 System has been fully operational. This has been a OUI Arrests 408 391 -4.1 No
giant step forward for both the Police and Fire De Drug Arrests 74 137 +85.14%
partments, as well as the general public. Protective Custodles 1,046 953 -8.89%
The transition from revolvers to semi-aLitomatic
fire-arms,and the issuing of armored vests to every PART 1 CRIMES
officer has been completed.
Eight Neighborhood Watches are currently very Offense 1995 %change
active. 'minal Homicide 3 3 6.00%
Cn
The D.A.R.E.Program has completed its first year Forcible Rape 23 35 +52.17%
with over 700 fifth graders completing the program. Robbery 29 25 -13.79%
When we have been able to use the Mountain Assault 715
Bike Unit, it has been extremely effective. Burglary 525 4.95 -5.71%
Larceny 742 706 -4.85%
On the negative side,lack of police personnel and
budget restrictions have prevented us from moving Motor VehicleTheft 23 114 -7.32%
forward appropriately on Community Policing,Domes- Grand Totals 2,148 .2,093 -2.56%
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Calls for Service by Village — Total: 38,053
West Bamstable
Bamstable 3%
Cotuft 5%
4*/46
Marstons Mills
9%
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11% 62%
Calls for Service By Month
DECEMBER JANUARY
8% 7%
FEBRUARY
NOVEMBER 6%
7%
MARCH
7%
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APRIL
8%
SEPTEMBER
9%
MAY
8%
AUG
11%
10%
JULY
12%
96
Breaking and Entering Incidents — Total: 940
70 94
DECEMBER JANUARY
7% 10%
85 54
NOVEMB BRUARY
............ uumlig.-un:
9% 6%
80
MARCH
82
OCTOBER 9%
.......................
9%
.... .. ........
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69
APRIL
7%
112
SEPTEMBER 42
12% MAY
4%
60
JUNE
106 6%
AUGUST 86
12% JULY
9%
Alarm Calls — Total: 5,023
429 353
DECEMBER JANUARY
9% 7% 371
452 f1vN P" FEBRUARY
NOVEMBER 7%
4.1 0
9%
358
MARCH
7%
389
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OCTOBER
8%
371
APRIL
7%
424
SEPTEMBER
8% 416
MAY
8%
467
AUGUST
9% 535 JUNE
JULY 9%
12%
97
Domestic Violence Incidents — Total: 1,532
122 130
DECEMBER JANUARY
8% 8%
98
103
NOVEMBER
FEBRUARY
6% Eli!ilill"h'21111
7%
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122
OCTOBER 126
MARCH
8%
8%
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SEPTEMBER,, 1,37
8% APRIL
9%
1
AUGUST
10%
166 127
JULY JUNE
12% 8%
Disturbances (Non-Domestic) — Total: 3,267
152 196
139 DECEMBER JANUARY 93
NOVEMBER 5% 6% FEBRUARY
195 4% 3% 181
PHI.
MARCH
OCTOBER
6% 6%
..........
197
.......... APRIL
287
6%
..........
SEPTEMBER
9%
268
MAY
8%
495
AUGUST
15% 33
JUNE
13%
605
JULY
19%
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Motor Vehicle Accidents Total: 2,730
236 161
DECEMBER JANUARY 132
9% 6% FEBRUARY
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NOVEMBER
MARCH
8%
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OCTOBER
7%
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9%
247
MAY
9%
251
SEPTEMBER
9%
86
NE
326 10%
AUGUST
12% 299
JULY
11%
Operating Under the Influence Arrests Total: 391
31 28
DECEMBER JANUARY
8% 7% 20
33 FEBRUARY
NOVEMBER 5%
8%
36
MARCH
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24 APRIL
SEPTEMBER 11%
8%
43 34
AUGUST MAY
11% 9%
41 30
JUNE
JULY 8%
10%
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Report of the BUILDING DIVISION
Health, Safety The following report is for the calendar year 1995.
TAXABLE CONSTRUCTION:
andNumber Construction
Value
Environmental New Dwellings 246 $40,041,190
Additions&Alterations
Services to Dwellings 777 13,962,279
Department New Multi-family 1 300,000
Additions&Alterations
The Health, Safety and Environmental Services to Multi-family Dwellings 2 21,000
Department consists of six Divisions, all of which im- Additions&Alterations
pact the Town licensing and permitting processes. to Hotels/Motels 4 4,606,500
The six Divisions are: Building Services, Conserva- New Commercial Buildings 4 868,000
tion, Consumer Affairs, Harbormaster, Health, and
Natural Resources. Additions&Alterations
All of the Divisions are currently linked through a to Commercial Buildings 119 5,535,217
local area network to a single electronic file and data Swimming Pools 40 553,800
storage system. The Building Services Division went Building Permits-
on-line with an elec tronic permitting system during Taxable Construction 1,193 65,887,986
1995. This new system will allow the Division to share
information gathered with all other departments and Building Permits
will provide access to the Town's Geographic Infor- Non-taxable Construction 28 5,015,472
mation System. The new system will improve Divi- Demolition Permits 22
sion services to customers and other Town agencies.
The Department will expand the use of the system to Sign Permits 213
the Health Division during 1996. Electrical Permits 1666
The new Department structure has allowed the Plum.bing Permits 1317
Divisions to increase productivity while reducing costs.
The Building Services Division increased activities by Gas Permits 1518
25% on the revenue side and processed double the The Building Division has collected and paid to
number of applications received in 1994 in the Site the Town Treasurer permit fees in the amount of
Plan Review Program. The Conservation Division's $249,770.94. This amount reflects a 25% increase
workload increased approximately 25%in the area of over last year's total.
applications processed. Weights and Measures in-
spections were up 6.81%. Health Division inspec- The activity this past year has been steady with
tions increased by 50%. Shellfish propagation efforts some new trends beginning to show. The taxable
by relay increased by 1,500 bushels. value of new single family homes increased by 10%
Efforts will continue to provide more efficient and in 1995, while the actual number of structures went
effective services while controlling costs. Demands down by 5. Additions and alterations were up by over
for increases in services are currently being met 50%, and our.new program of demolition of aban-
through efficiencies. Efforts to increase compliance doned structures resulted in an increase of demoli-
levels through education has been very successful tion permits of 30%.
and will continue in 1996. 1995 marked the year that many old,unused com-
The reports of the individual Divisions follow: mercial buildings were renovated and occupied again,
such as the new Comfort Inn and Puritan Pontiac
buildings.
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Business activity has been strong in 1995, evi- goal of the program is education of the rules and regu-
denced by our Site Plan Review Committee seeing lations in order to prevent the occurrence of violations.
an increase over the last year's caseload of more than The Licensing Program is a very important area
100%! of Consumer Affairs. It involves the recordkeeping of
Respectfully submitted, restaurants, auto dealers, places of lodging, etc. and
Ralph Crossen, Building Commissioner the inspections of establishments for the public safety.
Activity Report-Consumer Affairs
CONSERVATION DIVISION Column Activity
The Conservation Division had an especially busy Heading Period
year assisting with the Conservation Commission's DEC 95 December 1995
Regulatory and Land Management Programs. More-
over,the Division issued 41 non-criminal citations for FYTD96 Fiscal Year 1996, first 6 months
wetland infractions during 1995. The highlight of our (July 1995 - December 1995)
year in Land Management was the reopening of the CYTD95 Calendar Year 1995
hiking trails(formerly long overgrown)at the 233 acre
Bridge Creek Watershed Conservation area in West DEC 94 December 1994
Barnstable. DPW,Structures&Ground Division was FYTD95 Fiscal Year 1995, first 6 months
instrumental in this effort. (July 1994- December 1994)
1 Judy Knowles, Office Assistant for the past ten CYTD94 Calendar Year 1994
years, left for greener pastures (literally) in the Berk-
shire foothills. We will miss her dearly. Cheryl The staff of Consumer Affairs wishes Ann
Sundelin, formerly of DPW, Structures & Grounds Burlingame,Secretary to the Licensing Authority,well
Division was promoted to fill the vacancy. Her fifteen in her retirement. She has served the Town for over
years of prior service to the Town render her an ever- 21 years and will be missed. Good luck,Ann.
capable replacement. Respectfully submitted,
Respectfully submitted, Jack Gillis, Supervisor
Robert W. Gatewood, Conservation Administrator
Darcey Munson, Conservation Agent
Cheryl Sundelin, Office Assistant
CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISION
Consumer Affairg has many roles of involvement
within its four programs while serving the citizens of
the Town of Barnstable as outlined below.
We have worked closely with the Barnstable Dis-
ability Commission via the Parking Program in the
enforcement efforts of the Volunteer Handicap Park-
ing Patrol.
The Weights and Measures Program has been
very successful,resulting in a savings to the consum-
ers of Barnstable of over$363,000.00. This has been
accomplished through the efforts of an extensive pro-
gram of device testing and spot inspections of pre-
packaged goods for net weight compliance.
The Non-Criminal Program involves the issuance
of tickets for ordinance violations, enabling persons
to pay a fine in lieu of appearing in District Court. The
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Activity Report- December 1995
FYTD 9 CYM 95 2EC-114 FYTD 95 CYTQ 94
Office of the Parking Clerk
No.Tickets Processed 158 2024 3374 259 2414 4097
No.Registry Releases Issued 13 198 "6 45 283 612
Lease Surcharge Receipts $659.40 $8,194.10 $13,057.10 $801.00 $7,441.20 $11,297.iO
No.Parking Hearings 23 821 1254 62 858 1288
Parking Motor Receipts $0.00 $21,880.20 $27,184.14 $0.00 $22,093.43 $27,165.80
Ticket Receipts $1,795.00 $35,006.00 $58,123.00 $5,520.00 $38,575.97 $66,100.72
Other Receipts $0.00 $4,114.00 $4,154.00 $0.00 $0.00 $40.00
Total Parking Clerk Receipts $2,454.40 $69,194.30 $102,518.24 $6,321.00 $68,110.60 $104,603.62
Sealw of Weights&Measures
No.Devices Tested 476 1237 1986 538 1234 2072
No.Devices Sealed 458 1074 1665 521 1080 1681
No.D"ces Unseated 6 30 70 1 7 so
No.Devices Adjusted 116 219 is 115 286
No.Devices Condemned 4 17 32 1 32 45
No.Commodities Inspected 517 4125 9015 1727 4100 8359
No.Vehicle Safety Inspections 0 15 80 62 72 149
Device Inspection Receipts $1,291.00 $15,700.00 $25,702.00 $3,982.00 $14,392.00 $26,585.00
VeNcle Inspection Receipts $0.00 $700.00 $3,800.00 $3,150.00 $3,800.00 $8.460.00
Total W&M Receipts $1,291.00 $16,400.00 $29,502.00 $7,132.00 $18,192.00 $35,035.00
Ordinance Citations
No.Now Citations Entered 115 754 1062 118 814 1162
No.Payments Recorded 147 454 801 163 554 853
No.Notices Sent 45 192 278 24 219 391
Number of Criminal Complaints[as 12 18 29 0 0 34
Ordinance Citation Receipts $5,875.00 $21,369.46 $37,103.67 $7,075.00 $25,131.71 $36,530.'00
Ucensing
Number of Inspections 25 245 588 1 563 M
Number of Hearings 5 40 194 15 120 272
Number of Consumer Complaints 30 184 402 38 269 459
License Receipts $257,080.00 $270,610.00 $487,914.00 $240,355.00 $391,151.79 $508,468.91
Totid Consumer Affairs Receipts $266,700.40 $377,573.76 $657.037.91 $260,883.00 $502,586.10 $684,637.53
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HARBORMASTER DIVISION In 1994, an outer limit to the mooring field in Co-
tuit had been established. It was the Division's stated
1995 was an active boating year as the summer intent to see that all the permitted moorings that ex-
season brought favorable weather conditions. I also isted outside that line be placed inside as soon as
believe the year was one of the Division's more pro- space allowed. With an increased effort in mooring
,ductive and efficient in recent times. The reason for regulation enforcement, I am happy to report that this
this is due, in part at least, to the establishment of a goal was accomplished in August. The Harbormaster
couple of new customer services. Division is now able to draw moorin g applicants from
The Division completed its first mooring permit the established waiting list,with nine being approved
renewal-by-mail program with few problems. This in- in 1995.
volved mailing out renewal applications to the previ- Other activities of note include the completion of
ous year's permit holders and allowing for the appli- the second phase of the Barnstable Harbor dredging
cant to complete the process without a trip to our of- project (inner harbor), continued upgrade of boat
fice. This was more convenient to the customer, effi- ramps throughout Town,approval of the Town's share
cient for the Division, and allowed the renewal pro- of funding for the renovation of Bismore and Melton
cess to be completed in a timely fashion. A direct Parks' bulkheads and piers, increased effort in edu-
result was our ability to provide for more"on the wa-
cational programs, and the purchase of mapping
ter"presence throughout the Town's harbors. equipment (through GIS) that will allow the Division
Another service instituted this past summer was to better plan for harbor issues in the future.,
the provision of a pumpout boat in the three bay area The Harbormaster Division wishes to t.hank the'
(including Centerville River/East Bay) and a fixed Town's Waterways Committee,all mooring designees
pumpout station at the Town marina in Barnstable and assistants,and all concerned citizens for their help
Harbor. This enabled the Division to pump out boats and continued support.
218 times, for an estimated removal of waste at be-
tween 8,000 and 3,200 gallons. The waste from the Respectfully Submitted,
pumpout boat was. disposed of at two locations, Daniel J. Horn, Harbormaster
Hyannis Marina during the early summer months and
at Oyster Harbors Marine for the remainder of the HEALTH DIVISION
summer. The division would like to thank both mari-
nas in assisting the Town in providing a valuable ser- 1995 was a successful year for the Public Health
vice to its resident and transient boaters and com- Division. We continue to enforce the'many federal,
mend them for their.efforts. I would also note that an- state, and local regulations to protect the citizens of
other benefit,of the program, besides that of the re- the Town as well as our many seasona)visitors. The
moval o.f boat.waste from holding tanks, is the in- Public Health Division continues to enforce high-pri-
creased availability of Harbormaster st.aff to assist the ority programs such as fuel storage and food service
boating public. establishment regulations. A total of 4,570 inspec-
tions were conducted at.restaurants, motels, swim-
With respect to moorings, a breakdown of the ming pools, retail stores,percolation tests,septic sys-
number and percentage of mooring permits issued in
tems,tanning facilities,and other facilities during 6al-
1995 (by general location) is listed below: endar year 1995 by the Public Health Divisiomstaff.
Location No. Permits % Permits 1995 was the first year that we offered choles-
Issued Issued terol screenings to residents. On February 22, 1995,
Barnstable 170 9.2 73 individuals were screened for cholesterol, high
Centerville 119 6.4 density lipoprotein,and low-density lipoprotein levels.
We plan to continue to hold cholesterol screening clin-
Cotuit 648 34.9 ics every year. We continue to 'hold monthly.clinics
West Bay 217 11.7 at which free lead screening and immunizations for
North Bay 187 10.1 tetanus, DPT, Hepatitis, MMR, and polio vaccine are
Hyannis 374 20.1 offered. Blood pressure clinics are offered at eight
(8)different locations in Town each month. ,Influenza,
Prince Cove 135 7.3 vaccines were also provided to 1,537 persons at our
Other 6 0.3 annual influenza clinics. 1995 was also the first year
that we offered pneumonia vaccinations to residents.
Total 1856
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These clinics and vaccines offer important and po- Lodging Houses 26
tentially life-saving protection to the very young, eld- Motels 58
erly, chronically ill, and other vulnerable persons in
our community. Retail Food 193
We also held our most successful household haz- Supermarkets 3
ardous waste collection to date. Town residents rep- Mobile Food Units 6
resenting more than 966 households dropped off
waste materials at the Barnstable Middle School park- Sewage 854
ing lot on Saturday September 9, 1995. Approximately Site Inspections 1,232
9,935 gallons of paint,gasoline,pesticides, batteries,
anti-freeze, solvents, cleaners, photochemicals, and Stables 40
other hazardous wastes were collected on that day. Swimming Pools 100
Public Health Division staff processed one thou- Whirlpools, Sauna 33
sand, thirty (1,030) applications for disposal works
construction permits during the weeks preceding the Test Holes 528
effective date of the major revisions to the State Envi- Percolation Tests 292
ronmental Code,Title 5,which regulates the design of
septic systems. This was an extremely high number Hazardous Material Users 524
of applications to review and process in such a short Underground Fuel Tank Removals/Leaks 10
time period. I wish to thank health inspectors Jerome
Dunning, Edward Barry, Donna Miorandi, and Chris- Housing Rental Units 80
tina Kuchinski for their hard work and dedication. Tanning Facilities 6
Our goals include increasing the number of health TOTAL INSPECTIONS 4,570
promotion screening clinics to Barnstable residents,
continuing to improve education and enforcement The following communicable diseases were re-
methods with regard to food establishments and haz- ported during calendar year 1995:
ardous materials, and to expand computer automa- Hepatitis 3
tion to include all the different types of licenses and
permits issued by our Division. Campylobacter Enteritis 6
1 anticipate that our open communication and co- Salmonellosis 13
ordination with other departments and divisions will Meningitis 7
continue with functions such as our Complaint Re-
sponse Program. We quickly and effectively handled Tuberculosis 3
over 593 complaints during the year as follows: Giardiasis 1
Complaint Type: Lyme Disease 2
Rubbish, Garbage 206 E. Coli 1
Article 11 (Housing) 160 Animal bites 68
Article X (Food) 77 Chickenpox 190
Title 5 (Sewage) 54 The following permits were issued and fees were
Article 39 (Hazardous Materials) 62 collected during the fiscal year 1995:
General (Air, groundwater, etc.) 34 No. Permits Fees Collected
TOTAL COMPLAINT INVESTIGATIONS 593 18 Disposal Works Construction
The following inspections were conducted by the Permits. $51,715.00
Public Health Division during calendar year 1995: 984 Septic Repairs 29,790.00
Establishment Type 76 Disposal Works Installers Permits 5,625.00
Food Service (Restaurants) 585 12 Disposal Works Installers Tests 420.00
104
90 Well Permits 2,385.00 Hunters Checked 167
275 Percolation Tests 27,500.00 Pheasants stocked 428
32 Variance Review Fees 2,080.00 Fishermen Checked 1,544
Shellfish
6 Subdivision Reviews 290.00
Recreational shellfishermen checked 1,619
15 Garbage Licenses 1,015.00 Recreational Shellfish Harvest
20 Cesspool Pumper Licenses 1,120.00 Quahog 148 Bu.
357 Food Service Permits, B& B, Soft Shell Clam 271 Bu.
Temp., Mobile 41,302.00 Oyster 1 Bu.
Blue Mussels 2 Bu.
98 Retail Food Permits 8,599.00 Scallops I Bu.
39 Motel Licenses 2,050.00 (Estimate of approximately 51% of recreational
53 Swimming Pool Permits 3,935.00 harvest, checked by officers).
28 Sauna, Hot-Tub, Whirlpool Permits 1,400.00 Commercial Shellfish Harvest
Quahog 2,309 Bu.
23 Massage Licenses 1,150.00 Soft Shell Clam 11,176 Bu.
6 Massage Examinations 210.00 Scallop 24 Bu.
Blue Mussels 36 Bu.
1,009 Burial Permits 5,045.00 Eel 1,539 Lbs.
3 Funeral Director Licenses 75.00 (71% response to catch reports)
32 Stable Permits 850.00 Shellfish Permits Issued (Recreational)
Resident 2,312
35 Milk Licenses 174.00
Senior Citizen 518
17 Frozen Dessert Licenses. 850.00 Non-Resident 117
Duplicate 21
7 Camp Permits 350.00 Void 7
1,574 Influenza Immunizations 4,667.95 Shellfish Permits Issued (Commercial)
6 Tanning Permits 250.00 Master 60
41 21 E Reports 1,435.00 Quahog 41
Soft Shell 120
30 State Sanitary Code Books Sold 276-65 Eel 55
B.O.H. Regulations/Copies 241.49 (Master permit includes all species open
Other (miscellaneous) 5,279.75 for Commercial Harvest. Permit count does
not reflect number of individuals fishing, as
54 Mass Rental Voucher Program some individuals harvest permits endorsed
Inspections 2,695.00 for more than one species.)
Private Landfill Fees 6,349.84
5,440 Total Permits Issued $209,125.68 Shellfish Propagation
Please feel free to contact us if you should have Quahog Seed (8-27mm)
any problems or suggestions (telephone 790-6265). Nursery Site Relav Site Amount Relaved
Respectfully submitted, North Bay Cotuit Bay 330,000 animals
Thomas A. McKean, R.S., C.H.O. West Bay West Bay 170,000 animals
Director of Public Health Quahog Relay
Relav Site Amount Relaved
NATURAL RESOURCE DIVISION Scudderl-ane 360 bushels
Cordwood Lane 1,246 bushels
I hereby submit the report of the Natural Resource Bluff Point 432 bushels
Division for the year ending December 31, 1995.
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Soft Shell Clam Spat Collection Nets in Mules
2
Barnstable Harbor
Site Acres Netted Donkeys .1
HuckinsIsland flat 0.92 acres Sheep 7
The Cove Flat 0.28 acres Respectfully submitted,
Green Point Flat 1.36 acres
Eel G,rass Cove Flat 0.87 acres Jonathan H. Leach, V.M.D.
Inspector of Animals
Shooting Range Permits Issued
Resident Report of the
Non-Resident 95
Commonwealth of Mass. Licenses Issued Planning
Hunting Licenses 166
Fishing Licenses 177 Department
Wetland Projects Reviewed/Surveyed 23/18
Aquaculture Grants Reviewed/Surveyed 21/21 The Department mission is to develop, maintain,
ANIMAL CONTROL promote and implement the Local Comprehensive
Service Calls 3,485 Plan and to provide land use and development assis-
Dogs Impounded 203 tance to the public and staff services to the Boards
Cats Impounded 5 and Commissions. The Department works towards
Dogs Claimed 145 implementing programs and activities that preserve
Cats Unclaimed 4 the environment and improve the economy.
Dog Adoptions 9 The Local Comprehensive Plan review process,
Cat Adoptions 1 involving citizen groups, town government staff and
Rabies Incidents (All Cases were Negative)
4 residents, has resulted in a draft Local Comprehen-
Dog Bites Reported 66 sive Plan. All amendments were reviewed by the Local
Cat Bites Reported 9 Planning Committee and incorporated by the Plan-
Animal Impound Fees $4,120.00 ning staff into a revised, two volume set. The docu-
Citations Issued ( In the Amount of $3,825.00 ment has now been submitted to the Town Council
for their review and action. This plan provides policy
TOTAL $7,945.00 direction for the town's future actions as well as the
Cats Accounted for 178 of the Service Calls strategies needed to guide development and ensure,
preservation of the town's character.
Wildlife Accounted for 187 of the Service Calls
The Department has begun work on revisions to
Natural Resource Division Revenue $70,126.76 the Zoning Ordinance, implementing many of the pri-
Respectfully submitted, ority recommendations of the Local Comprehensive
Douglas M. Kalweit, Supervisor Plan. It is expected that this work will continue over
the next couple of years. Much of the text of the Zon-
Thomas F. Geiler, Director ing Ordinance and district designations are in need of
Health, Safety and Environmental Services review.
Department
The Department continues to provide services to
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS ten Boards and Commissions whose annual reports
are included elsewhere in this report. Assistance is
There were 64 dog bites reported in the Town provided to the many applicants to the regulatory
during 1995. There were no cases of rabies. Boards and Commissions in order to expedite the pro-
cess and assist the public and development commu-
The following is an itemized list of the livestock nity. The number of applications received and pro-
residing in the Town during 1995: cessed by the regulatory Boards and Commissions,
Horses 118 and assisted by Department staff, are as follows: -
Ponies 15 Planning Board 121
Zoning Board of Appeals
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Old Kings Highway 212 cil,the Local Planning Committee and the Cape Cod
Commission.
*Site Plan Review 130
Total 638 Work is underway on a number of Zoning Ordi-
nance amendments, together with the Current Plan-
applications reviewed and reports submitted to the ning Section. Revisions to Home Occupations were
Site Plan Review Committee passed in 1995, which legitimize those home occu-
pations carried on within residences, that ha\�e no
Department Regulatory Activity Summary Sheet
impact on the residential character of neighborhoods.
Other amendments are in the'review process.
260-A',
Transportation planning has focused on imple-
mentation of the Local Comprehensive Plan strate-
200
gies.One of the more visible results of this year's work
in transportation planning was a $1,200,000 Public
Works Economic Development grant to help recon-
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structAttuck's Way.This project was one of a number
developed through the Barnstable-Yarmouth Trans-
portation Study (BYTS). The BYTS study, with con-
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sultants McDonough and Scully, also explored other
ways to reduce congestion along Route 132,such as
50 the redesign of Enterprise Rd. BYTS has continued
to look for input on the possibility of an Exit 6 1/2 and
other transportation initiatives. The Planning Depart-
0 ment also obtained funding for the year-round "Vil-
PB ZBA OKH SPR lager"bus service, which started in November,and a
second year of service for the summer trolley in
Hyannis.
Marc Jaffee was hired in November to fill the As-
sociate Planner position in the Community Develop- The Section worked with the Community Devel-
ment Section and Debbra Lavoie was hired as secre- opment Section to review and coordinate a Hyannis
tary to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Harbor Policy Plan. Funding is being sought to bring
critical projects to fruition.
The Department has continued to research and
apply for grants. During 1995, a total of$2,272,545 Information and input was provided for the Waste-
was received from various government agencies. water Facilities Plan, the Cape Cod Commission Rt
Specifics of these awards are listed in each of the 6A Management Study,and initial work on the Sandy
department section summaries below. Neck Policy Plan. Work was coordinated on theThree
Bay Flushing Study which was completed in late sum-
Planning Division mer. This study shows that Prince's Cove and parts
The Comprehensive Planning Section provides of North Bay are particularly vulnerable to contami-
services to the Planning Board and the Water Quality nation. Another grant was obtained for a flushing study
Committee. Some 121 applications to the Planning of the Centerville River, with the contract awarded to
Board were reviewed and reports submitted. Sub- Aubrey Consulting, Inc.
stantial process has been made in mapping the 740 The Community Development Section has
subdivision plans on the town's GIS system, and.cre- implemented the second year of the CDBG Program
ating a data base of information on these plans. This with funding of$431,000 for four physical renovation
information will be used to expedite completion of projects (Founders Court Children's Center,
roads, and to make information available for use in Surnmerside Inc. expansion, Independence House
the one stop permitting process. renovation and the Senior Center project), one skills
The Section worked with the Local Planning Com- training program(Cape Cod Community College)and
mittee to revise the Local Comprehensive Plan based one public service program, (Safe&Sound,Cape Cod
on input received. Issues of concern to marina own- Child Development, Inc.).
ers were addressed at length. Work will continue on The Town was awarded a$500,000 Commercial
the Plan until it has been accepted by the Town Coun- Loan Program by HUD in October, and, in coordina-
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tion with the Hyannis Area Economic Development of historic preservation through donation of not only
Corporation (HAEDC), is progressing toward estab- man hours but much needed goods and services.
lishment of a loan application and selection process, Ongoing activities of the Historic Preservation Divi-
and creation of a long term revolving loan fund. sion include review of proposed alterations and demo-
The Section has provided assistance to the litions of historic structures and sites(875 applications
Barnstable Economic Development Commission, were reviewed for impacts to historic resources town-
(BEDC) including analysis of the Summer 1995 Visi- wide),assisting in the creation of historic districts and
tor Survey and research work on the Business Im- working with other agencies of the Town, County and
provement District (BID) concept. The Section has Commonwealth. Areas as diverse as the preserva-
supported BEDC in implementing the Economic Op- tion of Route 6A (in the-face of the State Highway
portunity Area project certification process (EXCEL Department's attempt to widen the road at the cost of
Corp. Is the first to be approved), reviewing the im- the road's scenic and historic resources), and partici-
pact of the DRI and Regional Policies Plan, and re- pation with respect to critical issues of concern in his-
visiting the Hyannis Harbor area for future develop- toric preservation in a Cape Cod Commission panel
ment. working on the Regional Policy Plan were also ad-
dressed.
The Section is also responsible for assisting the 1995 also marked the completion of the Trayser
Subsidized Housing and Fair Housing Committees. Museum Management Plan, a detailed collections
The Current Planning Section provides assis- management policy that articulates the museum's pro-
tance to the Zoning Board of Appeals which has had fessionai standards and how it goes about its busi-
its busiest year ever,with 174 applications. Planning ness. The town-owned museum complex which in-
staff reports are submitted to the Board on all appli- cludes the 1855 U.S. Custom House/Post Office and
cations and the department processes all of the agen- the c.1690 Old Jail was open to the public six days a
das,meeting minutes and decisions of the Board. Ap- week for 16 weeks during the summer and fall sea-
plications to Site Plan Review were also reviewed and sons and staffed almost solely by volunteers. The
reports submitted; 130 applications were submitted, Division also authored a successful grant which pro-
which is also a record. Reports were forwarded on vided matching funds from the Town and the Massa-
Developments of Regional Impact,through the Build- chusetts Historical Commission for developing the
ing Commissioner,to the Cape Cod Commission.The proposed Hyannis Main Street/Waterfront Historic
Old Kings Highway staff processed 212 applications. District. This proposed local historic district includes
Design assistance was given to two affordable hous- over 300 individual properties which are in the pro-
ing developments. When Zoning cases were ap- cess of being photographed,inventoried,and mapped.
pealed, planning staff provided assistance to the le- Pete's Preservation Parade,a four mile walk/run held
gal staff. A Special Permit decision of the Board of annually and dedicated to the preservation of our ar-
Appeals was upheld by the Courts based on policies chaeological resources,continues to grow. This event
developed in the Draft Local Comprehensive Plan. raises money for the Peter Frederic Thorbahn Ar-
The Section researched old zoning map histories chaeological Preservation Memorial Fund established
of the town and developed a revised, larger scale in memory of this noted anthropologist who was ac-
zoning map on the GIS system which clearly delin- tive in preserving and interpreting Cape history. The
eates zoning boundaries. This map was adopted by fund has assisted the Town in completing a town-wide
the Town Council. Computerization of the -Zoning identification and mapping of known archaeological
Board of Appeals files is underway. This information sites, as well as assisting in identifying areas where
will be available for other departments use as an aid potential sites may exist. An archaeological recon-
to enforcement,permitting and assessing. Work has naissance survey, including systematic surface col-
begun on revisions to the Zoning Ordinance,together lecting at Sandy Neck was also developed. As a re-
with the Comprehensive Planning Section. Revisions sult of several demolitions of historic buildings,amend-
to the Non-conforming Use section of the Zoning Or- ments to the Town's Protection of Historic Properties
dinance were adopted. Ordinance were adopted by Town Council. These
amendments will hopefully deter voluntary demolitions
Historic Preservation Division of historic buildings in violation of this ordinance.
The Historic Preservation Division is assisted by Participation in Maritime and Heritage Weeks as
over 50 volunteers who continue to support the goals well as programs involving "Heritage Tourism" are a
high priority in historic preservation. Fundraising and
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volunteer coordination continues to play a major role these Divisions strive to provide a variety of op-
in the Division's programs and events. Volunteers— portunities and choices for Barnstable citizens to
curators,docents,and archivist"onated over 9,000 achieve their human potential while preserving and
hours to staff Trayser Museum and the Town's Ar- protecting the integrity of life for the natural environ-
chives and Records Preservation Center during 1995. ment which will enhance the quality of life for the indi-
We are, as always, grateful for their support. The viduals, families and the community at large-within
Division continues to solicit donations of goods and the Town.
services whenever possible to supplement its operat-
ing budget which allows for some program expansion We invite the public to visit our office at the
under otherwise severe economic constraints. Kennedy Skating Rink and pick up the newly created
detailed brochure of all the various facets of the Rec-
The Historic Preservation Division continues to: reation and Human Service Department. This bro-
1)pursue incentive opportunities for historic resources chure provides an excellent overview of the many
such as local tax credits for the restoration of historic services and activities that the Recreation Department
buildings in private ownership;2)formally incorporate offers to the residents of Barnstable.
historic preservation efforts in economic development
funding programs which assist private property own- RECREATION DIVISION
ers; 3) and establish alternative compliance mecha- The Recreation Division is divided into five sec-
nisms for certain regulations for residential historic tions as illustrated below.
properties.
RECREATION DIVISION
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia J.Anderson
Manager, Historic Preservation Division Progrgr Aquatic Rink Youth& Sandy Neck
Robert Schernig,AICP Human
Planning Department Director Services
There have been some staff changes this year in
the Recreation Division, as longtime Office Assistant
Report of the Patricia Nichols retired in May. Pat's successor, Katri
Korpela, has worked for the Town of Barnstable for
six.years. We are pleased to have Katri on board,
Recreation and whose hard work and talents are a great asset to this
Division. Recreation Commissioner Marjorie Crabtree
Human Service resigned from the Commission this winter. We thank
Mrs. Crabtree for her efforts and contributions. We
Department would also like to congratulate Karyn McGovern and
Christopher Dace who were married in December
1995. Finally,we bid a fond farewell to Robert Ogden,
The Recreation and Human Service Department who retired in November. Bobby staffed the Kennedy
is comprised of four Divisions: Recreation, Senior Memorial Pool and the Kennedy Memorial Rink for
Services,Veteran Services and Orlde Barnstable Fair- thirty one years and will be sorely missed by his co-
grounds Golf Course. workers and the public.
RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Recreation Senior V� Barnstable
Division Services Services Fairgrounds
Division Division Goff Course
Division
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1995 proved to be a very successful year for the Proarams
Recreation Division with revenue collected totalling Halloween Hayride
$953,246.15. Expansion Basketball
Programs $ 60,315.00 After School Vac
Aquatic $562,530.72 Easter Egg Hunt
Patriots Day Race
Rink $ 127,742.59
Sandy Neck $202,657.84 Camp Transportation
Dunk Tank
TOTAL 19% $953,246.15 Summer Bball Trophies
Adult Tennis
21%
Special Events
Youth Baseball
Field Maintenance
Friday Night-Special
Sailing Program
Sean.Breen Tournament
E Programs 'Aauatics
1111111Aquatic 54% Adult Sailing
Beach Outings
0 Rink Special Events
GO Sandy Neck Aquatic Day Camp
In addition to the Town Budget, the Recreation Rink
Division maintains a revolving, self-supporting fund
for various programs within the Aquatic, Rink,Human Pre-Season Rink
Services and Program sections. The Revolving Fund Post-Season Rink
allows us to meet the growing and changing needs Figure Skating Fees
ofBarnstable Youth. This fund makes it possible to Youth &Human Services
coordinate many programs and events which would Hyannis East&West Day Camps
otherwise be impossible to offer, by reason of finan- Youth After School
cial constraint. For example, The Barnstable Youth Friday Night Programs
Special Events/Trips
Center is funded entirely by revolving funds and grants
received from the Community.
PROGRAMS
Currently, we are running 27 revolving projects/
activities. The Revolving Fund is comprised of four There are numerous programs that the Recreation
sections each of which can revolve a budget of $ Division offers each year to residents of Barnstable.
200,000. The 1995 Revolving Fund total budget Sports programs comprise the largest part of our
was$ 158,990.00 The following illustrates the 1995 programs. The Recreation Division strives to provide
breakdown and diversity of programs offered by this an atmosphere where young people can participate
Revolving Fund: in the sport, resulting in the maturation of growth and
1995 Recreation Revolving Fund development. Programs for residents with special
25% $158,990.00 needs continue to be,well attended by a consistent,
enthusiastic group. Summer Day Camps provide a
7%
fun learning experience for all ages. The Recreation
Division offered its three standard this year(Barnstable
Community Camp at Hyannis East, Centerville Rec-
reation Building and Osterville Community Building),
as well as a new, sports-oriented camp at Hyannis
West Elementary School for children in grades 6-8.
250 All camps filled to capacity,drawing rave reviews.from
23% Vision
nPROGRAMS participants and parents. The Recreation Di
mAQUATICS continues to strive toward developing the resources
oRINK to offer a number of camper slots in correspondence
El YOUTH SERVICES to the growing needs of the Barnstable Residents. A
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new camp to be offered in the Summer of 1996 is an Beach Sticker sales continued to thrive under the
Aquatic Day Camp which is a project under the Re- direction of the Recreation Division. Prices this year
volving Fund. were$15 for the first resident sticker per household;
Our program registration method is currently be- $10 for the second; $35 for a weekly visitor sticker;
ing reviewed to provide a more efficient process for $175 for the rental properties. Atotal of 20,188 Resi-
dent stickers were sold, 455 Non-Resident stickers
parents when registering youth. The primary focus
is to make the registration hassle-free and allow and 61 stickers were sold for rental properties. Stick-
the maximum number of participants into each pro- ers were sold at the Kennedy Skating Rink in Hyannis,
gram. We are also in the process of computerizing Monday through Saturday from 9 am until 4 pm, and
the participant's information to develop a database on Sundays from 9 am until 12 Noon. Our outstand-
in order to track participant levels and reoccurring ing staff of volunteers sold over 20,000 beach stick-'
participants. ers between May first and Labor Day. A big thank
you to those volunteers!
Burgess Park continues to be a popular site choice . During 1995,the Bud-Lite and Jose Cuervo ama-
for both Town and privately sponsored special events. teur volleyball competitions were once again held at
These events include the Annual Disc Golf Tourna- Craigville Beach,and the National Windsurfing Com-
ment, which draws several hundred Disc Golf enthu- petition was held at Kalmus beach. All three events
siasts each year, and a two day Civil War Reenact- drew high numbers and were well received.
ment that certainly provided an entertaining and edu-
cational day for all. The Recreation Division ran its AOUATIC 1995 REVENUE
annual Easter Egg Hunt, Family Fun Day, and the Beach Sticker Sales $301,877.85-
Old Fashioned Halloween at Burgess Park, all draw-
Beach Parking Fees $222,676.75 )
ing respectable numbers and favorable reviews. ' 0.
Beach Concessions $ 30,008.12
1995 PROGRAM REVENUE Swim/Sail Lessons $ 7-,968.00
Summer Programs. $29,028.00 TOTAL $56 30.72
Fall Programs $ 13,447.00 40% 5% 1%
Winter Programs $ 14,325.00
Building Rentals $ 3,515.00
TOTAL $60,315.00
24% 6%
54%
0 Beach
r 22% 0 Parking
OConcessions
48% 13 Lessons
NSummer
BEACH DAILY PARKING FEES
wFall
13WInter
0 Building Rentals 8 Craigville
$120,000.00
8 Kalmus
AQUATIC $100,000.00
$80,000.00
The Summer of 1995 proved to be a hot and sunny 0 Sea St
$60,000.00
one which showed in an increase in beach attend $40,000.00
ance. The beaches were staffed by a Red Cross cer- $20,000.00 GVeterans
tified,waterfront staff of Lifeguards, Gate Attendants, $0.00
Superintendents and Bathhouse Attendants. This 0 Hathaways
Pond
highly qualified team worked diligently to keep the
Barnstable beaches user-friendly and safe for resi-
dents and visitors.
RINK revolving accounts, community contributions, grants
The Kennedy Memorial Skating Rink has been at and volunteerism.
the center of attention for the past two years and we The Town of Barnstable"Together We Can" Pre-
happily report that all systems are functioning beauti- vention Committee was awarded$9,800 for substance
fully and the Rink continues to serve large numbers, abuse prevention projects. Local non-profit agencies
during Public Skating Hours, The Learn To Skate developed programs for After-School, Prom Night
Clinic, and other user groups. The new refrigeration Celebration 96,and parent education workshops. The
bed system has made it possible for the Rink to open Commonwealth of Massachusetts Summer Food
three weeks earlier and close three weeks later than Services for Children issued a grant of approximately
in previous years,enabling the Recreation Division to $23,000 to provide breakfast & lunch for the
offer two ten week Learn To Skate Clinics for the first Barnstable Community Camps.
time. The first session filled to capacity, and the sec- The Barnstable Youth Commission completed its
ond session is expected to draw an equally favorable first of a series of ongoing projects, a needs assess-
response. ment for the target population of Barnstable children
1995 RINK REVENUE age 0 to 18 years. The findings include demographic
Rink Concessions $ 9,379.69 information by village made available for the first time
Public Skating/Groups $ 48,382.90 under one cover. The Youth Commission will con-
Adult Ice Rental $ 16,370.00 tinue to provide the Town and private organizations
Cape Cod Skating Club $ 12,937.50 with a consistent flow of information concerning youth
Barnstable Youth Hockey $ 40,672.50 and families and help coordinate services and obtain
funding for needed projects.
TOTAL 32% $ 127.742.59 The Human Service Grant Program's formal ap-
7% plication process for a total of $125,000 allowed 18
agencies to be funded this year. These grants will
10%
continue to be monitored and evaluated throughout
the year. The mission of the Human Service Grant
Program is to assist local non-profit agencies and or-
ganizations to access all resources available through
13% 38% local grants to provide community development and
*Concessions social welfare to high-risk, under-served citizens of
*Public Skating the Town.
*Adult Ice The Office of Youth Services appreciates the con-
*Cape Cod Skating Club tinued support and cooperation of the Town Council,
*Barnstable Yth Hockey Departments and.the Barnstable Community as a
YOUTH AND HUMAN SERVICES whole.
The Office of Youth & Human Service Program It Takes a Whole Village to Raise One Child
continues to focus on the prevention of substance SANDY NECK
abuse and violence among community youth through
its development of positive alternatives and commu-
The Sandy Neck Program began pursuing sev-
nity involvement. The Barnstable Community Youth
eral environmental projects in 1995 related to the in
Center's After-School and Weekend program has
terior trails and drainage problems. Culvert work and
established a safe,fun environment where more than grading will be done on the Marsh Trail,while a rede-
2,900 5th through 8th graders can enrich their lifestyles signed entry to the cottage colony will be constructed.
through a variety of classes, special events like First The Sandy Neck Program has been working closely
Night Hyannis, Intergenerational Hobby Day and Mt. with both the Engineering Division of the Department
Wachusett Ski Trips. Barnstable Community Camp of Public Works and the Geographic Information Sys-
East swelled to 110 children this year, with seven tem (G.I.S.) staff to plan both projects. The signifi-
B.H.S. counselors-in-training. Due to the increase in cance of these projects becoming reality reflects the
numbers, Barnstable Community Camp West was Sandy Neck Programs long term goal of providing
opened for campers in grades 5 through 8. The
Barnstable Community Youth Center and Barnstable maintenance provisions for all environmental projects
through the Conservation Commission. Repairs and
Community Camps continue to be sustained through
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continuing maintenance to all projects which fall un- SANDY NECK 1995 REVENUE
der the jurisdiction of the State Wetlands Act is es- Cottage Leases $ 7,292.94
sential if the town wants to insure continuity and avoid Dune Fees $ 138,710.90
permitting duplication in future years. Sandy Neck Beach Parking $ 56,654.00
A key area of concern which staff will continue to TOTAL $202,657.84
work on in 1996 is the current management plan for 28%
vehicle use at Sandy Neck. In 1995 we had a suc- 4%
cessful year in terms of environmental success with
compliance in regards to vehicle activity. Endan-
gered birds, including the Piping Plover, continue to
respond and grow in numbers as habitats are pro-
tected and preserved. As we continue to strive to
provide high quality recreation opportunities for the
residents of Barnstable, we have initiated a dialogue 68%
with state officials in 1995, looking for revisions to N Cottage Fees
the Order of Conditions which will allow us to further
define outdoor recreation alternatives while protect- 2 Dune Fees
ing the environment. Aplan has been proposed which 0 Sandy Neck Beach Parking
would create zones of use on the front beach, pro- SANDY NECK USE TOTAL COMPARISON
tecting sensitive environmental areas which provide
habitat for endangered species,while enhancing rec- 10000"
reational activity. F
8000, M Vehicle Trips
The decline in recreational vehicle use which has
6000.
occurred over the last three years began to increase
1111Camping
in 1995. As we codify and define use zones at Sandy 4000. R"A Nights
Neck we believe vehicle use will continue to rise with- 0 Vehicle
out impacting the environment. The management plan 2000. Registrations
will insure that growth is now regulated to coexist 0
with conservation goals, as controls have now been 1993 1994 1995
integrated into the program which restrict and control
vehicle use. SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION
In 1995 the staff at Sandy Neck began to improve The primary focus of the Sen ior Services Divi-
and modify our ed ucational and interpretive programs. sion is to advocate for and educate the entire com-
The rangers will be developing a wilderness backpack- munity to the needs of Barnstable citizens age 60 and
ing program and an educational trail walk forall ages. over. It is also to provide information and resources
In addition, staff will continue to work with the school that enable seniors to make decisions regarding major
system to bring Sandy Neck into the classroom, a issues impacting on their daily lives. Our ability to
rewarding experience for both students and staff. accomplish these functions was enhanced with a full
Rangers visited several classrooms in 1995, and we year of operating under the new Town organization.
hope to reach more students in 1996. Research ini- As a part of the Department of Recreation and Hu-
tiatives in all areas saw more staff involvement in 1995, man Services there was opportunity to work closely
including the use of rangers as monitors for endan- with those sharing similar functions and to forge ex-
gered species. panded partnerships maximizing limited resources.
The staff at Sandy Neck thanks everyone who The Town of Barnstable has the nineteenth larg-
has assisted the program in 1995. In particular, we est senior population in the Commonwealth of Mas-
wish to thank Nevin Weaver, former board member, sachusetts. According to the Town census there was
who fought for conservation at Sandy Neck and de- - a 4% senior population growth while the Town's total
spite a terminal illness, never gave up. The inspira- population grew only 3%. Of the new residents 38%
tion he gave staff was invaluable'. We also welcome were seniors. With the Town budget allocating$11.99
Robert Borning, the newest member of the Sandy per senior versus a state average of$18.55 per se-
Neck Board. nior, it has been essential to work closely with other
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departments and organizations to provide necessary The Senior Services Division is staffed by Marie
services. To leverage our resources even further, Saunders, Mary Loftus, and Mary Lynne Casali.
volunteers donated the equivalent of$66,500 in ser- Maureen McPhee left the Division after her success-
vices to the Division, a $33,626 grant was received ful election to Tax Collector. In addition Rose Marie
from the Executive Office of Eider Affairs,and$11,900 Farrow, Dorothy Harrison and Muriel MacKenzie pro-
was received.in donations. vide grant funded nursing services. With the support
The highlight of the year was the giant step for- and guidance of the Council On Aging, the direction
wards towards finally acquiring an adequate senior of David Curley, and the efforts of other departments
center. Through the efforts of the Town Council and throughout the Town,we continue to strive to provide
Town Manager,the Town acquired the former Hinckley quality services to the seniors of the Town. We look
Lumber Building. With a footprint of 15,000 square forward to the challenges of providing these services
within the framework of changing Federal programs,
feet,this building will be renovated to function prima- diminishing resources and expanding alliances and
rily as a senior center. Funds were appropriated for partnerships.
architectural design work and a Community Develop-
ment Block Grant was awarded to assist with con- Respectfully submitted,
struction. Marie Saunders
The FRIENDS of the Barnstable Council On Ag- Director
ing stepped forward with a pledge to raise$175,000
to furnish the center. They established a Campaign VETERAN SERVICES DIVISION
of Cooperation under the chairmanship of Daniel The year 1995 was extremely busy for the Veter-
Gallagher. FRIENDS President Evelyn Cronin con- ans Services Division. As the "one-stop cente*r" for
tinued to move the new organization forward, secur- veterans,we provide the service of obtaining benefits
ing the Federal non-profit 501(c)(3) status, expand- for veterans in numerous areas.
ing membership,and holding the second annual Pops On the Federal level, we seek benefits in such
Concert. areas as medical/hospital treatment; VA compensa-
The programs of the Senior Services Division tion/pensions; education; on-the-job training; home
continue to be in the areas of Information and Refer- loans;substance abuse;and vocational rehabilitation.
ral, Education,Nutrition,Health and Safety,and Rec- On the State and Local level, we seek benefits for
reation and Cultural activities. Expansion in these financial assistance; medical treatment; fuel assis-
areas was possible in April as the Disabled Veterans tance; tax abatements; housing; employment; and
moved into quarters of their own, making their office counseling in such areas as substance abuse, mar-
space in the senior center available. riage,employment,resume and interview preparation.
Information and education continues to be an- We not only help any veteran,but in the last couple
chored by a monthly newsletter. Working coopera- of years, the service*work on the newest of veterans
tively with the Barnstable Patriot, it was expanded —the"Persian Gulf'veteran—is starting to increase.
through a monthly section which addresses senior The knowledge we gained from the Vietnam War has
issues and promotes Senior Services activities. We caused veterans to seek benefits much sooner.
also have had to appeal a US Postal Service ruling
for back postage based on a concept of cooperative In 1995, we serviced over 5,400 veterans in the
mailings. This ruling also impacted 37 Councils On Town of Barnstable and received expenditures for
Aging across the state. them in excess of $ 5,000,000. We encourage any
veteran in the Town of Barnstable to contact me or
The Nutrition program saw the end of the govern- my staff at the Veteran Services office, JFK Museum
ment surplus food distribution program due to cuts in Building, 397 Main Street, Hyannis, MA (1-508-790-
Federal funding. Those cuts also impacted the Meals 6363).
on Wheels program,a cooperative program managed
by Eider Services of Cape Cod and the islands. Along Our current staff includes Gloria DiStefano, Of-
with support from the Council On Aging, we secured fice Manager; Robert H, Stone, Service Officer and a
supplemental funding for Meals on Wheels through new addition,Joan Grover, Principal Clerk. Two mem-
the Town's grant process and the Rotary Club of bers of our staff retired in 1995—George Christopulos
Hyannis. and Florence (Peggy) Wood.
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Respectfully submitted, overlook anyone, I would like to thank all the Town
Sidney L. Chase Employees for their expertise, with special thanks to
Director David Curley for his continued professional guidance.
In 1995 there were 53,400 rounds recorded.This
OLDE BARNSTABLE FAIRGROUNDS is an increase of 8.5%. Residents account for 70%of
GOLF COURSE all play.
Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Course is most
popular within the Golfing Community. Hosting local, PLAY MIX
regional and state association tournaments is a ma-
jor avenue in promoting the facility.Management con-
tinues to search for unique ways to advertise and pro-
mote the facility. Olde Barnstable was the site of the 30% "MEM"ER
Massachusetts Amateur Oualifier.The Cape Cod Pro 458% g RESIDENT
Am League played one of their, final events in No- C]NON-RESIDENT
vember. The Cape Cod Women's Golf League ap- 12%
peared in September. The Cape.Cod and New En-
gland Professional Golfers Association each held a
successful event at Olde Barnstable. Programs to
benefit the Youth as Well as Scholarship and Chari- Membership rounds increased by 5.47%.
table Organizations within the Town are an important
part of the service provided at the-golf course.These
events have received great reviews. ) congratulate MEMBERSHIP PLAY
the entire staff for their dedication and.efforts in pro-
viding premiere quality events. It is the staff's com- 32000-V"11
mitment to excellence that showcases the Facility.
30000_1j!,�;� . ......
Olde Barnstable's model Junior Golf Program
continues its success.This is a credit to Mike Haberl's,
Assistant Golf DIrector, dedication as a protessional. 1993 1994 1995
There was only one other Golf Course in Massachu-
,setts recognized for their program and Olde Barnstable
has received the National Achievement Award twice.
1995 has been an improvement year.Turf quality was All resident use has increased by 4.87%.
most significant. Bruce McIntyre and the entire main-
tenance staff deserve an ovation. The hot, dry, sum-
Mer provided many challenges.,Bruce and,the staff RESIDENT PLAY
responded well. Bridge construction is complete on
holes#15 and#18.These improvements will provide
38000
safety and convenience for the golfers. Cart path ad-
36000 n"
ditions on holes#5, 8, 9, 11, 12,and#13, are hel ping
.3400
to improve turf conditions.Work to improve drainage
on hole's#4, and#16 is also complete.
32000
A volunteer ranger program for the 1996 season 1993 1994 1995
is in the planning stages.Golf rangers help assist play-
ers maintain an appropriate pace and provide helpful
suggestions on how to enjoy their visit to the course. Revenue has increased by 7.19%. This increase
Staff member Anthony Purbrick will help organize the is mainly due to the further popularity of the facility
new venture. amongst visiting golfers to Cape Cod. 1996 should
As always,we strive to provide the best golf facil- continue to be a growth year in guest revenue,as the
ity possible to the residents of Barnstable and the fees increased by$2.The facility will continue to see
many visitors alike.The continued success of the golf play increase. Fifty five thousand rounds is well within
course is due to the assistance of the support staff reach, providing Mother Nature cooperates. Green
within the various Town-Departments. So as not to fees are the major source df revenue collected. Pro-
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jected greens fee revenue will increase by 10% in Concession, Lease and
1996. Utility Reimbursement $ 32,865
Misc., Club Repair, Rental and
REVENUE GROWTH Handicap Fees $ 13,871
Other,Adv.Times, Gift Cert.,Acct. Rec.,
Sales Tax $ 54,621
1,400,000 wry=
1,300,000 Respectfully submitted,
p Gary Philbrick, Pro/Manager
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1,200,000 ® ENuE Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Course
1,100,000
1993 1994 1995
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Driving Range $66,584
Pro Shop $128,780
Carts, Power and Pull $183,009
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Report of the Report of the
Public Schools Superintendent of
School Committee Term Expires Schools
Thomas B. Dolby, Chairman 1997 This past year has been an exciting school year
Karen McDonald, Vice-Chairman 1999 for the Barnstable Schools. We have still experienc-
Dr. Loretta Andres 1997 ing steady student growth as our primary grades re-
Kevin Harrington 1999 main over 600 students per grade level.We had a fire
Harry Holway 1999 at Barnstable-West Barnstable Elementary school that
School Building Needs Committee required us to temporarily move to St. Francis Xavier
community center. We were able to move back to a
Harry Holway, Co-Chair Paul Lebel, Co-Chair renovated Barnstable-West Barnstable school on
Joseph Daluz Jane Danby January 2, 1996. The town voters approved a debt-
Gerald Dowling Emmett Glynn exclusion vote on January 16, 1996, to fully fund the
Kathryn Harrington Edward Hudson needed renovation and construction at Barnstable
Karen McDonald Tom Michael High and Hyannis Middle school.
Theodore Schilling Andrew Voikos The School Department has aggressively moved
Superintendent of Schools forward on converting our records and files keeping
to an automated computer system.All schools will be
Albert D. Davidian, Ed.D. networked with each other and the Town Departments.
The Student information and record-keeping will also
Secretary of School Committee be updated to be part of the new computer network.
Sharon K. McPherson This technology moves us closer to providing com-
prehensive services to our staff,students and patrons.
Office Staff Development programs have been imple-
230 South Street, Hyannis mented in all schools to meet our mission. It is very
Telephone (508) 790-9802 FAX (508)790-6454 important that our staff has the most updated knowl-
edge and skill development to meet the demanding
Open Daily Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. needs of a more complicated society.Just as the work
NO SCh001 Signal place has changed from an Industrial base to a tech-
No nology society so too must the schools reflect this
Radio and Television Announcements: change.
Radio Stations: WBUR, WCIB,WCOD, The following Ven diagram illustrates the integra-
WKPE,WOCN,WOMB, tion of the Barnstable Public Schools Mission State-
WPLM, WPXC, WORC, ment, the goals of the Commonwealth's Curriculum
WRKO WXTK Frameworks, as mandated by the Education Reform
Act of 1993, Barnstable's Student Outcomes and our
Television Stations: WBZ-Channel 4 Means of Attainment.
WCVB-Channel 5
WHDH-Channel 7
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BARNSTABLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS' STRATEGY
FOR CONTINUING QUALITY EDUCATION
Mission Statement
Given our belief that all children can learn and have dignity and self-worth, we,
the Barnstable Schools,assume our unique and primary role of providing in an orga-
nized,sequential manner,the opportunity for all students to develop intellectually;to
assist all students to use knowledge wisely; and to guide all students to acquire a
sense of value.
Curriculum Frameworks Means of Attainment
1. All students are held to high expectations and 1. Cooperative Learning
standards. 2. PALMS (Partnerships Advancing Learning
2. Students learn using a variety of strategies and Mathematics&Science)
approaches.
3. Responsive Classroom
3. Students explore how knowledge has purpose and
4. Technology
meaning in their lives.
4. Purposeful interaction is a vital ingredient to 5. Integrated Thematic Instruction
student learning. 6. Multi-Cultural Education
5. Curriculum is based on inquiry, problem-solving, 7. Authentic Assessment
discovery, and application of key issues and 8. Tribes (A New Way of Learning)
concepts.
6. Assessment is both a process and a tool to improve 9. Inclusion
instruction and enhance student learning. 10. Talents Unlimited
7. Curriculum points to the connections within and 11. Multi-Age
across disciplines.
12. Multiple Intelligences
8. Technology provides important tools for enriching
the learning process.
Student Outcomes
1. Critical Thinkers
2. Problem Solvers
3. Competent in Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Sciences, World Languages and Health.
4. Technologically skilled.
5. Able to communicate effectively in writing.
6. Self-directed workers.
7. Self-evaluators.
8. Collaborative Workers.
9. Able to analyze, interpret, and evaluate information.
10. Able to use the Arts to explore and express ideas, feelings, and beliefs.
11. Socially responsible citizens.
12. Culturally aware and responsive.
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A SUMMARY OF SCHOOL BUILDING In addition,the Building Committee met with vari-
COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES ous school PACs, PTOs, School Councils and Village
Associations. Another meeting was held with the
A Building Needs Committee was appointed by Barnstable High School staff with approximately 100-
the Town Council in January, 1995.On August 7, 1995 110 staff members in attendance for the 1 1/2 hour
a preliminary report of the Building Needs Committee presentation. The Committee also met with the
was forwarded to the Town Council on the repairs and Barnstable High School Council to review the differ-
expansion needed to accommodate the growing stu- ent building plans. Mr. Tom Michael, Building Com-
dent population. mittee member, conducted an early evening meeting
Since that preliminary report much work has been with 60 members of the Barnstable High School Stu-
done.The School Building Committee has been meet- dent Council to involve the students as well. During
ing at least weekly since May, 1995. An architectural the past five weeks,the Committee has also received
RFP was registered on August 16, 1995 to allow the written correspondence and much verbal correspon-
Building Needs Committee the opportunity to proceed dence from the community.
with the selection of an architect. The architect will After the public meetings, the Building Commit-
provide the initial schematics and working drawings tee carefully deliberated and unanimously recom-
for possible alternatives to meet the demands of the mended that the two projects be submitted for SBAB
increasing student population of the Barnstable Pub- approval. Expanding and renovating the high school
lic Schools. to accommodate 2700 students had the most sup-
The Building Committee had its first opportunity port during the public hearings. Repairs and renova-
to share with the Town Council the various building tions of the Middle School at Hyannis are needed due
alternatives being reviewed at the September 14, 1995 to the increasing middle school population over the
Town Council/School Committee workshop. Subse- next six years. Failure to include the middle school
quent Town Council meetings have provided an op- project in this year's SBAB approval would mean a
portunity for the School Building Committee to make delay of 10-12 years before any repairs or additions
presentations. could be done under the future SBAB formula.
In September, the current School Building Com- The Building Committee also has met twice with
mittee was appointed. On September 19, 1995 the Jim Anderson, Executive Director of the SBAB. Jim
Committee interviewed five architectural firms of those has been most helpful in explaining the eligibility re-
that responded to the RFP. Keyes Associates was quirements and timeline for funding. Mr. Anderson
selected as the architect for the site design and work- was very clear that projects not submitted by June 1,
ing drawings. 1996 would be placed further down on the funding
list. In fact, he stated a one year delay in approval
An Educational Specifications Committee was means a three year delay in state funding. The Com-
organized and chaired by Andre Ravenelle, Director mittee meet with Mr. Anderson again on December
of Secondary Programs. The committee's purpose 1 st to review the preliminary site design and building
was to initiate the involvement of the Barnstable High specifications for a pre-approval letter stating the
. School staff in the program proposal for architectural project would be eligible for SBAB funding.This letter
plans. Mr. Ravenelle has been meeting on a regular of pre-approval was received in early January, 1996.
basis with the high school staff members and the ar-
chitects from Keyes. The System PAC of the Barnstable Public Schools
organizing a meeting in early December at the Mar-
The building schematics and educational specifi- stons Mills East Auditorium. There will be a well or-
cations developed reflect many hours of involvement ganized campaign to provide all the necessary infor-
by department chairs,staff members,support staff and mation on the background of the project and the ex-
any other individual that would be impacted by the pected tax rate implications for both projects.
building plan. The final alternative was selected by
the Building Committee after holding four evening The School Building Committee strongly felt that
public meetings, two at Town Hall, one at the an adequate amount of time was available between
Barnstable High School Auditorium and one at the December 4, 1995 and January 16, 1996 for a suc-
Marstons Mills East Auditorium. Although these meet- cessful campaign to educate the voters in Barnstable
ings were not as well attended as hoped, it did pro- on the need for a debt exclusion for these two projects.
vide considerable discussion on the alternatives be- On January 16, 1996 the voters of the Town of
ing reviewed by the Building Cbmmittee. Barnstable overwhelmingly approved with the suc-
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cessful passage in all the town precincts on a 60%
yes vote.The 59.5 million dollar investment in the reno-
vation and construction of Barnstable High School and
Hyannis Middle School will provide adequate hous-
ing for a growing secondary student population over
the next ten years. It will also allow for many needed
repairs in both facilities.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr.Albert D. Davidian
Superintendent of Schools
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Elementary Programs— Pre K- 5 petent in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, So-
Long before schools were initiated, the Greeks cial Sciences,World Languages and Health,4)Tech-
nologically skilled,5)Able to communicate effectively
Tech-
recognized that the quality and character of the na- in writing,6)Self-directed workers,7)Self-evaluators,
tion depended on the quality and character of the g)Collaborative workers,9)Able to analyze,interpret,
education. We, in the Barnstable Public Schools, and evaluate information, 10)Able to use the Arts to
believe this and therefore have embarked on an explore and express ideas, feelings, and beliefs, 11)
ambitious and comprehensive professional develop- Socially responsive citizens,and 12)Culturally aware
ment program in order to provide continued quality and responsive.
education.
Powerful avenues of professional development The Elementary Program was modified at the
Marstons Mills Elementary School this school year.
build a teacher's capacity as an agent of change,both
within and beyond his/her classroom and building. The A Multi-Age group (K-1-2)was initiated as well as an
members of the system-wide professional develop- all-day Kindergarten Session. For details refer to the
ment committee share the vision,the varied contexts,
Marstons Mills Elementary School report.
processes and highlights of the school system's com- Six grants were written and awarded. They are:
prehensive ongoing professional development initia- 1) Dwight D. Eisenhower...$21,728... Math and Sci-
tives. These initiatives are: Cooperative Learning, ence, 2) Early Childhood Community Partnership
Technology, Integrated Thematic Instruction, PALMS( Grant ... $142, 943... Preschool Education, 3) Block
Partnerships Advancing Learning Mathematics and Grant... $ 53,492 ... Technology, 4) Goals 2000:
Science),Tribes (A New Way of Learning), Multi-Age Preservice Program...$50,000... Beginning Teacher
Grouping,Talents Unlimited,Responsive Classroom, Mentorship, 5) PALMS ... $7,500 ... Math and Sci-
Multi-Cultural Education, Authentic Assessment, In- ence,and 6)Curriculum Frameworks...$21,372...For-
clusion, and Multiple Intelligences. mation of Study Groups.
On the System Professional Development Day, Angela C. Castoria, Ed.D.
sixty-three Barnstable teachers presented forty-seven Director of Elementary Programs
workshops for teachers and teacher assistants. The
theme of the day was"Celebrating Our Strength From
Within". The evaluation sheets and oral feedback Secondary Programs— Grades 6-12
strongly indicated that this day was highly success- Secondary Education has been actively respond-
ful. Teachers gained various new strategies and tech- ing to Education Reform initiatives as well as prepar-
niques to use in their classrooms. ing for the increased student population that is ap-
Presently, one-hundred fifty- four teachers are proaching from our elementary schools. This re-
being trained by Roger and David Johnson as well as sponse has been most noticeably seen in schedul-
EdytheJohnson-Holubec,Cooperative Learning Cen- ing, staff development and programs.
ter, University of Minnesota, in the use of Coopera- Both Middle Schools and the High Schools have
tive Learning in our classrooms, Pre K-12. The end implemented schedule changes. The middle schools
result will be a consistent delivery system in our class- have moved to a flexible Block Schedule. This has
rooms and a cadre of teachers who will be trained as enabled better use of enrichment programs as well
trainers of future teachers in this methodology. as the implementation of a small group Advisor/
In addition, one hundred twenty- nine teachers, Advisee initiative which allows for regular meetings
K-8,have been trained in the Responsive Classroom. between staff and small groups of students. This has
When teachers complete this training,they have the helped to enhance a more personal approach in the
skills and knowledge needed to begin to build a class- middle schools as our enrollment grows.
room into a learning community where children Barnstable High School has gone to a four block
achieve high social and academic goals and integrate day from the traditional 7 period days. Students are
teaching, learning and caring into daily school life. enrolled in four course each semester for a total of
A combination of the Barnstable Mission State- eight classes a year. The length of periods has gone
ment, the tenets of the Commonwealth's Curriculum from about 40 to 83 minutes. Besides affording some
Frameworks, and the Barnstable's initiatives will pro- immediate relief to congestion and overcrowding the
duce Student Outcomes. These are... students will new schedule has allowed for one way work towards
be: 1) Critical thinkers, 2) Problem-solvers,3)Com- ensuring full enrollment for all students and facilitated
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the elimination of free periods and study halls. The have added other support services to meet the chang-
progress and success of this new schedule will be ing needs of children attending our school system.
monitored and evaluated by an on-going task force Other support services that are necessary to the indi-
made up of staff, parents and students. vidual schools that support the changing needs of our
These changes in schedule are but one approach community are:
by the school system to better•accommodate staff Attendance/Equity Officer-This person ensures
development in teaching methods as well as program- that all students under the age of sixteen attend school
matic changes. A concerted effort has been made to as mandated by the State. This person also works
look at staff development from a K-12 approach. El- with staff, administrators, parents and students with
ementary and Secondary staff have participated in issues related to harassment, conflict resolution, or
workshops in Cooperative Learning, Alternative civil rights violations.
Learning Styles and Curriculum Frameworks commit- Crisis Intervention - Barnstable has developed
tee. These efforts seek to align Barnstable Schools regionally recognized programs that deal with the
Curriculum with the State Curriculum Frameworks as unexpected crises that impact an individual school.
well as to sequence and align subject matter K-12. A Each school has developed and trained a crisis team
great of progress has made by this system-wide ap- as well as having a system wide team that can be
proach to education.
called on at any time.
Through a number of public and private grants Alternative Education Programs -As the sys-
secondary schools have been able to implement:the tem has grown in size we have seen the need to de-
beginnings of an Advanced Placement Social Stud- velop alternative program that meet the needs of high
ies Program, the rebuilding of a research facility at risk students. Without these programs many students
Sandy Neck,a Middle School after school enrichment would be placed in programs that are not only costly,
program and a Gifted and Talented in class opportu- but also remove the student from his/her family and
nity in Curriculum Compacting for advanced students. community. Often these programs are developed in
All of these initiatives and programs will have the cooperation with other community agencies. We cur-
opportunity to be housed in new and renovated space rently provide the following programs for Barnstable
as we near the year 2000 due to a successful and other Cape Cod children:
$59,000,000 override by voters in the town of Sheriff's Youth Ranch - This program was de-
Barnstable. Architectural drawings are complete and veloped in cooperation with Sheriff DeMello, Deputy
ready for submittal to the state for a 64% reimburse- Sheriff's Association and the Barnstable Public
ment on the project. We are now in the midst of prepa- Schools to service adolescent students with behav-
rations to ensure ongoing- quality education as we ioral problems.
move into upcoming building and renovations.
Andre Ravenelle The Pavilion Program - This is a therapeutic
Director of Secondary Programs day program that was developed with the Cape Psych
Center to service students who require an intensive,
structured,extended day program. The program pro-
Pupil Personnel Services vides a therapeutic environment for students that of-
fers individual,group and family counseling along with
The Department of Student -Services for the educational and case management services.
Barnstable Public Schools offers a diversity of sup-
SPECIAL EDUCATION
port programs that enable all students to fully partici-
pate in their educational experience. The major ser- Special Education services are provided to stu-
vices that the department offers include the following: dents in Barnstable from the ages of 3 to 22. These
SPECIAL EDUCATION mandated services are regulated by the State Spe-
cial Education Law, Chapter 766 and the federal law
GUIDANCE/COUNSELING/PSYCHOLOGICAL IDEA(Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Cur-
HEALTH rently, we provide special education services to ap-
proximately 1,150 students. During the past year,
BILINGUAL./ENGLISH AS ASECOND Barnstable was selected by the Department of Edu-
LANGUAGE cation for an Integrated Compliance Review that con-
As Barnstable Public Schools has grown we sisted of four representatives from the Department of
Education who spent four days evaluating
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Barnstable's Special Education, Bilingual/English As full time health assistant who runs the health office,
a Second Language, and Title I programs. The re- tracks student attendance,distributes medication,and
view consisted of classroom observations, interviews administers first aid to the many students who come
with administrators,teachers,support personnel,and to the health office.
parents. The initial feedback from the Department of BILINGUAL EDUCATION
Education was very positive. Barnstable received
several commendations for exemplary practices in the With the growth of our school system over the
areas of providing education to severely involved past ten years, we have also experienced an expan-
populations that supported students in the least re- sion of services to bilingual students. Ten years ago,
strictive environments, working with behavior disor- we provided bilingual services to a handful of students.
dered students and integrating programs with regular By 1985, we developed a Transitional Bilingual Pro-
and special needs populations. gram to service the influx of families from Brazil. At
In 1993, the state of Massachusetts developed the same time, many students from all over the world
an agreement with the federally-administered Medic- settled in Barnstable. Currently, we provide services
aid program to establish schools as Medicaid provid- to approximately 100 students from Brazil, and 100
ers. This would enable schools systems to bill Med- students representing over 15 countries. As one of
icaid for special education services. Barnstable was the programs monitored by the Department of Edu-
selected as a community to work with the University, cation in their recent review,they were impressed with
of Massachusetts/Boston (who developed the State our delivery of service to such a diverse population.
model) to implement the unique financial reward to In submitting my thirteenth report as Director of
the cooperating municipalities. As a Medicaid pro- Student Services, it has been a pleasure to work in a
vider,we have aggressively pursued these funds that community that has supported the school system and
have been brought back into the town as Revenue. especially the Department of Student Services.
Currently,we have been reimbursed about$500,000. James A. Shillinglaw
GUIDANCE/COUNSELING/PSYCHOLOGICAL Director, Pupil Personnel Services
SERVICES
Each school in Barnstable provides the services Health Services Coordinator
of a guidance counselor, school psychologist or so-
cial worker. Counselors are very involved with the Health Services Staff:
special education process in each school. They act Elroy E.Anderson, M.D., School Physician
as the chairperson for the evaluation Team in each Cecile M. Sullivan, B.S.N., R.N., C.S.N., Coordinator
building, coordinating and supervising the special Muriel Carvalho, Health Office Secretary
education process. They also provide individual,and School Nurses:
group counseling, consultation to classroom teach-. Rosemary Akin, B.S., R.N.
ers, and work with community social service agen- Susan Fleming, R.N.
cies. To meet the changing needs of the community Mary Ann Hembrough, R.N., B.S.N.
and families,counselors receive training and work with Sara Pokrass, B.S.N., R.N.
families around the issues of substance abuse, do- Susan SifFlard, B.S.N., R.N.
mestic violence, and coordinate services with agen- Joanne Stubbins, B.S.N., R.N.
cies that also provide services within our public Barbara Wilson, R.N., B.S., M.Ed.
schools.
Health Assistants:
HEALTH SERVICES Jacqueline Campbell Jodi Monroe
Our Health Services department consists of a su- Susan Davis Maureen Pelkey
pervisory nurse who ensures that all compliance is- Rita Karle Charlene Pina
sues mandated by the Department of Public Health Janet LaBadie Jeanne Remmers
are implemented within our schools. Her staff includes Trisk Lindsley Jeanne Stevens
six nurses and thirteen health assistants. We also Mary Ann Loane Maureen Webb
have a school physician that works one day a week Carol Manfredi
with our health department. The major responsibili- In my first year as Health Services Coordinator, I
ties include, ensuring all students are adequately im- have realized how fortunate the Barnstable Public
munized, distribution of prescribed medications, and Schools are to have a very dedicated, professional
supervision of health assistants. Each school has a
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and skilled Health Care staff. The school nurse is ics. Over the next three years we will be exploring
most often the student's first encounter with the health computer software and other materials which will in-
care system. The many advances in medical tech- terest and challenge students. We plan to develop
nology allow children with chronic health conditions and test methods of identifying and evaluating the
to attend school on a regular basis. These health effectiveness of the program with targeted students,
conditions range from minor to severe with complex and search out appropriate in-service training and
medical procedures performed in schools on a regu- workshops for teachers.
lar basis. A Registered Professional Nurse is required Our second goal is to develop the computer com-
by law to supervise and/or carry out these procedures petencies of all students and staff,following the BPS
to ensure quality of care and proper procedure. Computer Curriculum. Included in the plan are de-
Catheterization,complex medical regimens and medi- veloping appropriate skill assessments,increasing the
cation administration allow students to attend school accessibility of computers,CD ROM drives,software,
and receive needed health care. and staff in-service training. Our limited school funds
Education and health are inter-related. Educa- has been supplemented by grants from the Barnstable
tion affects health and health affects education. Fire Department, the Bank of Boston Investment in
Some program statistics (1994-1995) which re- Education program, and the BWB Parent Advisory
veal the broad scope of school based health services: Council, enabling us to provide at least two comput-
ers for the use of children in every classroom, K-4.
Total office visits for 1994 - 1995 111,112 We are endeavoring to acquire more. Additional goals
Vision screenings 4,426 include promoting Multiculturalism, emphasizing mu-
Hearing screenings 4,641 tual respect while promoting a positive and orderly
Scoliosis screenings 1,805 learning climate, continuing to encourage parent in-
Lice inspections 5,089 volvement, and improving school facilities.
Physical examinations 1,191 Unfortunately, a fire which began in a dumpster
Immunizations (DTP, Polio, MMR,Tetanus) 822 during a weekend in September forced us to evacu-
Prescription medication doses admin. 37,218 ate the building and to seek temporary housing in the
Secondary to increased enrollment the health staff Parish Center of the St. Francis Xavier Church in
has been increased by one-halftime R.N.for the 1995 Hyannis until January 2, 1996. This impeded our
- 1996 school year. Barnstable will participate in the progress on he School Improvement goals, but the
Hepatitis B volunteer immunization program for sixth restoration of the building resulted in new acoustic
grade students and CPR training for all staff is a hefty tile ceilings,improved hall and classroom lighting,and
goal. improved safety features, which were recommenda-
7.
The health staff bid farewell to M.Charlotte Ryan, tions of the School Council.
R.N., Health Services Coordinator from April 1988 The BWB Parent Advisory Council continues to
until June 1995. Thank you for all your hard work, supplement our limited resources by providing a vari-
Charlotte. ety of enrichment programs for our students in natu-
Cecile M. Sullivan, B.S.N., R.N., C.S.N. ral science,social studies, music,dance,and drama.
They also provide funds for special materials, activi-
ties, field trips, and the BWB library. Over 100 par-
ents, senior citizens and community volunteers con-
Barnstable-West tinue to donate their time and resources to provide
School individual and small group tutoring for children,assist
In keeping with the state's Education Reform Act, teachers with classroom activities and field trips, pro
the BWB School Council completed a three-year vide additional help in the library,and assist teachers
School Improvement Plan for this school after sur- and students in using computers.
veying parents and staff members and assessing our Jerry Guy, Principal
needs. This document is designed to establish our
priorities and help guide our planning as we move
toward the 21 st century. Our top goal is to provide Centerville Elementary School
• • more challenging and enriching math activities for stu-
dents. Through this program we will be looking for Our school enrollment has stabilized to slightly
improved student interest and participation leading to less than 500 students,thus,still affording us the luxury
a broader and deeper understanding of mathemat- of an Art and Music Room.
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Our staff was greatly committed to a number of students entering this September were able to choose
professional development initiatives;most prominently either a full-day or half-day kindergarten experience.
Cooperative Learning, Responsive Classroom, We anticipated that the full-day program would prove
PALMS(Project Advancing the Learning of Math and very popular and it has. However, by offering choice,
Science), and Multiple Intelligences. All of the staff we are able to meet the expressed needs of all our
was actively involved in one or more of these initia- kindergarten families.
tives, all of which focused on instructional delivery. We also have added a multi-age program at the
Our school environment was enriched by the ac- Marstons Mills building. Sixty students,ages 5 through
tivity of our Newspaper Club, which met weekly after 8 years, along with three cla�sroom teachers and a
school. Approximately seventy students,grades one teaching assistant, are participating in this program.
through four published our first two editions of Multi-age grouping attempts to maximize the benefits
CENTERVILLE INSIDE/OUT,under the guidance and of interaction and cooperation among children of dif-
direction of fourteen volunteer parents. We were also ferent experiences and stages of development. The
treated to a number of enrichment programs spon- major premises of the multi-age program are that all
sored generously by our P.T.O. Highlights of the year young children can progress continuously,without fear
were a special program stressing academics and so- of failure, in flexible groups and at their own pace.
cial skills called Students and Athletes For Education, We believe that all children can learn when they ex-
presented by Ronnie Lippett, former New England perience developmentally appropriate activities that
Patriot football player,and Bruce McMillan,children's are carefully planned, implemented, and assessed.
author,who spent the day with our students and staff, The School Advisory Council submitted our first
demonstrating his craft and advising our children on School Improvement Plan in the spring of 1995. The
how to evolve as young writers. plan was accepted by the Barnstable School Com-
Among the more important developments of the mittee and has determined the direction of most of
year was the acquisition of the Silva Property, adja- the Council's work during this school year. The major
cent to our school playground. These ten acres of goals of the plan are to improve the educational envi-
natural woodland will provide the students of ronment and develop a context for learning which
Barnstable with a most beautiful and exciting envi- supports the needs and efforts of all students and staff;
ronmental classroom. to strengthen the academic program and establish
Our School Council has worked hard to develop high expectations for all students and staff; and, to
a comprehensive School Improvement Plan which continue to increase opportunities for parent and com-
addresses changes to take place over the next three munity involvement in our school.
years. The Cotuit/Marstons Mills PAC continues to or-
These changes will focus on school and home ganize and fund an amazing variety of enrichment and
communications, building safety, maintenance and family-oriented activities. These include but are never
academic expectations. limited to our annual book fair,the student yearbook,
a school store for students, a book swap which has
Joseph R Sullivan,Jr., Principal so far recycled over 2000 books among our students,
a friendship directory for the convenience of our fami-
lies,parent representation in the planning of all school-
Cotult/Marstons Mills Elementary wide activities, and the gift of field trip funding for ev-
School ery classroom in our school. These activities are in
Our school opened on September 5, 1995, with addition to the contributions of time and talent of over
372 students in grades Kindergarten through 4. Our 200 parent and community volunteers who support
population continues to grow—this year we added our school through their tireless volunteer work.
another half-day session of kindergarten, which is Our school staff has broadened its knowledge
housed in the Cotuit building. This brings our total of base through a variety of professional development
classes in Cotuit to ten. The Marstons Mills building activities including training in the Responsive Class-
is home to another nine classes, K through 2, which room model, cooperative learning techniques, alter-
gives us a grand total of 19 classrooms at Cotuit/Mar- native assessment strategies, and a thorough explo-
stons Mills! ration of the new state-wide curriculum frameworks.
We have added some exciting new programs to In addition to the new programs mentioned previously,
our school offerings f6r 1995 - 1996. Kindergarten they are currently evaluclAing the benefits of looping
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(a practice in,which a student remains in a class with students, two (2) new portables added for our Pre-
the same teacher for two or more years), and peer schools and some new staff members. We now house
mentoring. They have actively participated in local the entire Hyannis East/Hyannis West Preschool Pro-
opportunities for professional,development and pre- gram and all of the Barnstable SPED Preschools ex-
sented three workshops for their colleagues during cept for one classroom. Instead of our annual Open
the Barnstable Schools in-service afternoon in.De- House,our school had Grade Level Curriculum Nights
cember. We are blessed with an enthusiastic and within the first week and a half of school to set the
courageous group of educators and support staff who expectations for our students and their families. These
believe in the power of good education and its poten- were very successfully attended and have seemed to
tial to positively impact the lives of our students. set a"tone"for our year. We have instituted a sched-
Susanne Leary, Principal ule for a representative parent committee to meet
regularly to discuss the statistics and results of our
Code of Student Conduct, we have Principal Coffee
Hyannis East Elementary School Hours scheduled and our School Council and PAC
The 1995 calendar year for our school continued meet monthly.
to be busy with our students,staff,parents and school We had a Hyannis East Playground Clean-up Day
community continuing to work diligently for the ben in October and we have agreed to allow the Barnstable
efit of our students' education. In January we com- Little League to build an additional field on our school
pleted our Ice Skating Program; February we cel- field area. They are presently in the process of com-
ebrated our 100th Day Activities and a RIF (Reading pleting this for the Spring of 1996. We held our first
is Fundamental) Book Distribution; March we had evening Holiday Concert and it was very well attended
former Patriot Ronnie Lippett visit our school under and beautifully done.
the sponsorship of Barnstable Schools' Heath Grant
with a program entitled SAFE (Students and Athletes Our staff continues to attend workshops, profess
for Education);April found us having food and fun at sional organization meetings and graduate courses
our Annual Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by our PAC to excel.in their educational skills. The Barnstable
(Parents'Activities Committee) and registering our Schools "Means of Attainment' are the core of our
incoming Kindergartners; May had our school corn- training. Some staff members are"looping"with stu-
munity celebrating cultural diversity through our An- dents by keeping them for two (2) years (i.e. Going
nual Multicultural Celebration theme of "Magic Car- from 1 st grade into 2nd grade with their class)and we
pet Ride Around the World". and then competing are finding this to be successful. Our staff continues
against members of the Barnstable Police Department to "give above and beyond with their time and re-
in a Donkey Ball Basketball Game(PAC,sponsored); sources for our students and their families. We have
June found us registering incoming Preschoolers,pre- maintained a partnership with Cape Cod Community
paring for 1995-1996-Class Lists,sending out student, College through their work study/early childhood/vol-
parent and staff surveys and closing our school with unteer programs, the Barnstable High School Early
458 students. These listed events are only the"tip of Childhood Program, Volunteer Program and
Afterschool Education Program.
the iceberg"as far as the many learning opportunities
offered our students, parents and school community.. In conclusion,we are sure that this year will con-
Daily lessons continue to be exciting, supportive and tinue to be challenging and successful for everyone
enriching in educational content: involved with Hyannis East Elementary School. We
Our School Council was able to formulate a. thank the residents of Barnstable for their support and
School Improvement Plan that is presently in place hope that they will come by and visit our school at
their convenience.
and we were able-to revise our Code of Student Con-
duct prior to the end.of the 1994 1995 school year. Glen A.Anderson, Principal
Our School Council met "at least" monthly and ad-
dressed many of the site-based decisions needed for. Hyannis West Elements School
the improvement of our school. Our PAC continued y
to be supportive through its many enrichment activi- Hyannis West Elementary School is in the sec-
ties and family oriented nights. Our school sent home and year of its theme-Academic Excellence Through
a Summer Reading List and Incentive Program. Partnership. The results of the first year of imple-
In September of 1995 we started school with 513 mentation have been positive.'The following is a sum-
mary of each component of the plan.
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Parent Partnership - Parents were offered a School Curriculum and grade level
number of options to become actively involved in their programs
children's education. Options included home support . Explanation of student support services
contracts,classroom volunteers,after school program
instructors, PAC activities, and school council mem- •Each grade level teacher to send home bi-yearly
bership. The result of this effort to establish partner- newsletter
ships resulted in over 3000 volunteer hours of ser- .Conduct a monthly communication forum for par-
vice to Hyannis West. This amount was the highest ents (Principal)
of any school in the entire school system.
Reduced Class Size- Reduced class sizes and • Develop,foster and initiate an active education
teaching techniques that engage students as active partnership with parents and businesses.
learners have resulted in higher performance scores 2. Academic
on school developed assessments. Goal To increase the number of students at
Teacher/Staff Training -Training for staff mem- proficiency level III as defined by the Massachusetts
bers has been completed in the areas of Cooperative Educational Assessment Program in science, math,
Learning, Talents Unlimited, and Responsive Class- reading and social studies:
room. Implementation of these teaching techniques 3. Staff Development
is underway.
After School Programs-Over 400 Hyannis West Goal-.To develop strategies which enable the staff to
students participated in 40 after school mini courses: meet the diverse learning needs of every child from
The programs were free to students and staffed by enrichment to inclusion.
parent and community volunteers. 4 Train staff in science inquiry method
Community Agency Partnerships - Hyannis 4. School Climate
West has sought to establish,partnerships with com- Goal - To increase interaction and communication
munity agencies in an attemptto link children and fami- amongst the staff for school wide planning and imple-
lies with service providers. Partnerships have been mentation of curriculum objectives.
established with Cape Cod Human Services and ,
South Bay Mental Health. •Hold curriculum meetings the 1 st Monday of ev-
The Hyannis West Elementary School Council is. ery.month
currently working on resolving a number of severe Hold grade level and cross grade level'meet-
deficiencies in the school building. Critical needs have ings on the 3rd Monday of every month.
been.identified in the areas of lighting, flooring and The,School Council is.pleased with the School
roofing. Long term needs have been noted for class= Improvement-plan and has implemented the recom-
room space,the heating/ventilation system,and elec- mendations according to a timeline. This year the
trical service. Council will evaluate its goals and make modifications
Frederick J. Scully, Principal for the 1996-1997 school year. Members of the 1995
-.1996 School Council are as follows: Jim Greene-
Marstons Mills East Elementary School Community Member,Lynore Frew-Teacher Represen-
tative,Co-chair,Alfred J. Menesale-Principal and Co
The school year opened for the 1995 - 1996, chair, Patricia Horgan,Teacher Representative, Beth
school year with an enrollment of 441 students. Our. Ann Allen-Teacher Representative,Annelle Rowen-
enrollment is holding steady from year to year. Parent Representative,Joseph Hayes- Parent Rep-
Our School Council used information from parent resentative, Robert Hazelton-Parent Representative,
and staff surveys to help develop school goals for the Theresa Marney=Parent Representative, Claire
1995-1996 school year. Four focus areas were idea- Whitty-Secretary to the Council.
tified, and they are as follows: System staff development programs were on go-
t.'Home School Relations/Public Relations ing throughout the summer and into the new school.
year. .Ninety percent of the staff is undergoing train-
Goal: To communicate effectively with parents ing in co-operative learning. Our school goal is to
regarding: have all staff members trained in the responsive.class-
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room and cooperative learning by the 1996 - 1997 Ten years later, in September of 1995,we held a
school year. reunion for the alumni of our school. Many people
Cobb School Improvement funds have provided who had graduated twenty five or more years ago,
programs for Marstons Mills East students that would and who hadn't seen each other since then were re-
not have been possible with the school's budget. Pro- united at the event. Several important guests which
grams such as these: Science Alive, Plymouth Plan- included two of the oldest living alumni, 2 former su-
etarium visits,NativeAmerican programs,Writing and perintendents, former staff members and students
Story Illustration programs, Green Briar Nature Cen- filled the front lawn for the celebration. A perfect fall
ter visited programs and Multicultural programs have day, great music and a light lunch, complete with a
enriched our student's education. birthday cake,rounded out the celebration and a won-
derful time was had by all.
The Marstons Mills East Advisory Council (par- A different but equally important celebration will
ents, staff, community members) Mission Statement take place this spring. We have declared our school's
for the 1995-1996 school year is'To enrich our school theme this year to be math and science. All the grades
by providing educational,cultural and social opportu- are working hard toward developing a year long pro-
nities-encourage positive, respectful behavior-com- gram which will culminate in an evening exploration
municate with and nurture our families with healthy of these topics this spring. Our families will be invited
cooperative community enhancing activities. This is to explore the concepts of sound,light,patterns,static
an inclusive group and openly invites input from all
members of the Marstons Milts East Community." electricity, tangrams, simple machines and others
when they visit us for the program this April.
Some events sponsored by the M.M.E.P.A.C.this Another of our achievements at the beginning of
year are as follows: Kindergarten Orientation, Fam- this school year was the accomplishment of the first
ily Dance,Way of the Maissal, Story Teller, Spaghetti goal of our School Improvement Plan. As I shared
Supper, Book Fair, Fund Raiser, and Bake Sale. with our parents on Curriculum Night this September,
The Advisory board members are Jane Gould,Co- we successfully moved the Kindergartens back to the
president, Julie Bonina, Co-president, Marry Curran, Osterville Elementary School from the Osterville Bay
Co-Vice-President, Karen Trapp, Co-Vice President, School. In this way, we created a K-2 school at
Joyce Abbey, Treasurer, Marge Sidman, Secretary, Osterville Elementary and a school which houses
Christine Wagner, Cultural Enrichment, Leny grades 3&4 at Osterville Bay.
Zemanovic and Sheila Kelly, School store The Advi- Our school council is working toward updating and
sory Council continues to enhance the education and implementing our School Improvement Plan which
enrichment experience of our students. outlines the goals of the school for each year. Some
Alfred J. Menesale, Principal of this year's goals, in addition to the Kindergarten
move,were the purchase of additional computers and
software and working toward having our students
Osterville/Osterville Bay Elementary score well on the Massachusetts Educational Assess-
School ment Program or MEAPS. We will be using the very
Osterville Elementary School is proud to be cel- generous gift of the Enoch Cobb Fund to purchase
ebrating its 80th year as elementary school in the town the computers and software, and we have all teach-
of Barnstable. Originally, the current Osterville Bay teach-
ers in the buildings working on the improvement of
our children s writing which will be evidenced by good
Elementary building was the only Osterville Elemen-
scores on the MEAPS.
tary School serving the children of Osterville. As the
years went on and the need for a larger school be- This is the first year that our school has had Pre-
came evident, the Osterville Elementary School on vention Specialists who work with children to resolve
Bumps River Road was built. The Osterville Bay build- conflicts and prevent discipline problems. Both of
Ing was used for a while as the Town's school admin- these specialists are welcome additions to our school.
istrative officers and was finally leased by a private They are also extra help on the playgrounds and in
school. Eventually,the village continued to grow and the cafeterias where most of the problems are likely
the Osterville Bay building was taken back by the town. to arise. In addition, they handle any bus problems
In 1985, work began to create the Osterville Bay El- that are reported. Their presence has served to
ementary school. correct many situations before they could become
problems.
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As you can see by this report, the Osterville held a series of events at Grade Five to make all in-
schools are hard at work "striving for excellence" in coming students and their parents feel relaxed about
all that we do. moving from their village schools.
Donna Lee Forloney, Principal Currently,there are several committees and pro-
grams in our school which address academic and
Barnstable Grade Five School social needs,such as our very active Parent Advisory
Council, which is hosting a series of workshops, our
The Grade Five School opened for its second year Gateway Program,Computer Enhancement Commit-
this Fall to a student population that exceeded 575. tee, Book Fair,Ice Cream Social,School Newspaper,
We added an additional classroom from last year,and Staff Play,student concerts,and our upcoming Spring
added an additional teacher to our building as well. Play.
As a result of the continued growth, space continues
to be at a premium. At this point we have little or no Our D.A.R.E. program continues to enhance our
unused space available in our building. school, and make it a better place for all. Officers
James Dunn and Stephen McGuire have been with
During the Summer the staff did a wonderful job us since the start of last year, and they have had a
of organizing classes, setting up rooms, ordering very positive influence on the school. D.A.R.E. has
materials,and getting familiar with curriculum materi- proven to be a very important and successful program
als and new requirements and directions under Edu- for the students, and is an example of how we can
cational Reform. Many of our staff members took part greatly impact or young people if we have collabora-
in Summer workshops to expand their expertise and tion between the school and the town.
knowledge. We were involved in initiatives in PALMS,
an initiative to foster greater learning in the area of During the Fall when fire hit the Barnstable West
math and science,Cooperative Learning,the Respon- Barnstable Elementary School,we hosted one of their
sive Classroom, and several others. fourth grade classes in our school, and shared our
playgrounds with the entire school,while they were in
The staff came back very energized and prepared Hyannis. Several of our classes worked with them in
to meet our new student population. One of the unique a Book Buddy program, and it was a very positive
and sometimes challenging features of our school is experience for our students.
that every year we have a totally new student and Students from Grade Five continued to utilize the
parent population. To establish long term relation- Hyannis Public Libra which has been outstanding
ships,one major initiative our School Council and staff y Library, g
is undertaking this year is called Main Street Learn- in its willingness to work with our school, and also
ing. In an effort to develop an ongoing cooperative with several other businesses and social agencies in
relationship with our area businesses, students will Hyannis which have greatly benefited our students
be inviting local business leaders to a breakfast at and staff.
Grade Five in February. In addition, students will be In summary, through the outstanding effort of a
seeking to have many of these businesses adopt highly professional,dedicated,caring staff,and a par-
classrooms in our school,and will be issuing stock to ent community that worked along with us in every way,
those that do. Students will be attempting to work we are off to another wonderful year. The Grade Five
with these businesses to create and produce a Main School has high expectations for all. We will con-
Street Learning Game featuring the Hyannis Main tinue to do all we can to meet the needs of our stu-
Street area. dents, staff, parents and community.
Several building projects were finished over the We appreciate the support of everyone in making
Summer, including the stairs which were in need of Grade Five a positive place where our children can
upgrading. They were resurfaced,and several bath- learn, our community can be involved, and we can
rooms were remodeled as well. At the present time prepare our students for life in the 21 st century.
our heating system is very old and difficult to main-
tain. This is an area of need that will have to be ad- Thomas F. McDonald, Principal
dressed in the future.
As a one year school, we continued working on Barnstable Middle School at Hyannis
one of our major goals for the year,which is to make The school year 1995 saw several new initiative_s
the transition for our students,parents,and staff mem- launched at the middle school in Hyannis.
bera visited every fourth grade class last spring, and
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A school wide Adviser program was implemented Our staff continues to place emphasis on the qual-
with the express intention of creating weekly small ity of our instructional program through their partici-
group student meetings for all the students with a pation in professional development opportunities. The
caring adult. Its purpose is to promote a stronger daily instructional environment of our school has been
sense of school community and belonging amongst enhanced by the infusion of instructional approaches
the students. such as PALMS,TRIBES, Cooperative Learning and
A new library skills course and a conflict resolu- Integrated Thematics.
tion course was offered to all Grade 6 students. : The use of technology at our school is a top prior-
in collaboration with Northeastern University"Re- ity. Our major goal is to prioritize and implement tech-
seed Program" several retired engineers have been nological improvements that augment school pro-
assisting our science teachers within our labs through- grams and operations. Additional computers, new
out.the year. Over a dozen teachers received train- software and the installation of a computer network
ing in cooperative learning classroom techniques as system promote the use of technology in the daily
well as training in,interdisciplinary thematic instruc- classroom experience. Technology is also an inte-
tion skills. gral part of our library. Our students are involved in
multimedia research through the use of computers
Our Peer Leadership program, Student Assis- and access to electronic encyclopedias, CD ROMs
tance and Student Council again created outreach and other audio-visual applications.
"helping hands" experiences which demonstrated We are very proud of a grade seven interdiscipli-
community caring activities which targeted the Champ nary project called "Balloonin' USA". Using the
House in Hyannis, the Noah shelter as well as holi- Internet,Team C is participating in an"interactive"hot
day visits to our nursing home neighbor across the air balloon trek throughout the 1995 - 1996 school
street. year. Our students are tracking a seven story hot air
The first year of our new grade 6, 7 and 8 middle balloon as it makes its way throughout the United
school organization proved to be most successful. Our States. Students make fight predictions based on
sixth grade students and teachers brought a new spirit scientific data and collaborate with students in class-
of enthusiasm, cooperation and positive school cli- rooms throughout the country,as well as experts in'a
mate which'was evident throughout the entire school. variety of fields,through the use of e-mail. Each liftoff
On behalf of the entire staff and students I would site school posts local physical geography and cul-
like to express our appreciation to the School Com- tural information to the network of subscribers. The
mittee and parents for all their continued support and Middle School at Marstons Mills was the only liftoff
efforts in helping to create a successful middle school site school in Massachusetts. Our entire school com-
munity became actively involved as it witnessed the
program. launching of the hot air balloon from our soccer field.
Terry Russell, Principal Grade 6 students are learning about the preser-
vation of.turtles in their science classes. Team C has
Barnstable Meddle SCh001 at undertaken the task.of headstarting two redbelly
Marstons Mills turtles. These animals are endangered species and
January 1996 marks the mid-point of the second Were obtained through the director of the U.S. Divi-
school year for Barnstable Middle School at Marstons sion of Fisheries and Wildlife. When the turtles ar-
Mills. In September 1995 our school welcomed 811 rived this fall they weighed in at 8.3 and 9.0 grams.
students. This reflects a 3.79% student population Because of the ideal home conditions and excellent
increase over last year. Since the submission of our food (Boston and redleaf lettuce) the turtles now
last report, we have been engaged in the develop-' weight 34.7 and 22.9 grams respectively. At this rate,
ment of new educational endeavors,the promotion of they will be very ready to be released into the envi-
school and community spirit and the implementation ronment in the spring.
of our School Improvement Plan. The School Improve- Our students and staff launched their entry into
ment Plan addresses specific goals and objectives in "Exercise Across Massachusetts" sponsored by the
the areas of academic excellence, school climate, Youth Fitness.Subcommittee of the Massachusetts
parent enhancement, staff development and school Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and
facilities. Sports. This competition is statewide and has been
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devised to promote fitness and build school spirit. ule has improved the academic climate of the high
Many students are competing individually and have school.
inspired family members and staff to participate with We have had state champion teams in Golf, Foot-
them to reach the school goal of 20,000 exercise miles. ball and Volleyball with impressive individual records
Our commitment is to motivate the school community in Cross Country by Jessica Johnston and Heather
to become physically fit. McLane. The Alliance Against Violence and Racism
Our PAC has been active in their support of school also won the coveted state award and was honored
activities. Because of their generous donation to the at the Fleet Center in November for its work in peer
Music.Department,internationally known Jazz greats mediation and peacekeeping in our town.
Lou Columbo, Marie Marcus and Jack Sager per- I
The New England Association of Schools and
formed for our student body. This concert was a spe- Colleges accepted our July, 1995 report. We met 60%
cial opportunity for students to hear and observe ma' s- of the recommendations set forth by the visiting com-
ter musicians. We are truly honored and delighted to mittee in 1991 and another 28% are in progress. A
have such great musicians perform at our school. Our Curriculum Planning Committee meets every second
PAC also initiated a school-wide contest that promoted Wednesday of the month to update this report. Each
school spirit and unity. All students had the opportu-
nity to submit and vote for a design that will be used ommendations in the February 8 in-service. Another
on school shirts, hats and other school items. Special Progress Report will be due May 1, 1996: .We
Our school continues to participate in community are not and were not ever placed on probationary sta-
service projects. The Student Government, known tus as was reported in the media last summer.
as the Student Action Committee, participated in.the Our School Council has created a Task Force to
Salvation Army's Canned Food Drive and prepared study the effects of the Block Schedule on students,
lunches at the Soup Kitchen in Hyannis during the holiday season. Grade 7, Team B, sponsored Toys teachers,and families. Asurvey of teachers was taken
in mid December, a survey for parents will be mailed
for Tots in conjunction with the US Marine Corps sta- home in mid-January and a survey for students will
tinned at Otis Air Force Base. Grade 6,Team D,spon- be given the week of final exams in January. In addi-
sored aCoat Drive for the needy which proved to be tion,the Task Force will be studying data on retention
a great success. The staff participated in the Ameri- of skills in writing;mathematics,and foreign language;
can Heart Association's"Hearts in Bloom"campaign they will look at drop-out rates, disciplinary referrals,
as well as the American Cancer Society's "Daffodil honor roll numbers, failure rates and attendance to
Days": see how the Block Schedule has affected student life
The Marstons Mills Middle School staff and ad- in the. school. This Task Force meets the second
ministration would like to take this opportunity to thank Monday of each month from 4-6 P.M.in the high school
the members of the community for their encourage- library.
ment and hard work to make our first school year.a Alvin Fortune, Principal
success: With their continued support,we will strive
to provide the children of Barnstable with the best
possible educational experience.
Nancy E. Mrzyglod, Principal
Barnstable High School
Barnstable High School has moved into its new 4
x 4 Block schedule. Every student is fully scheduled
in 1017 hours of academic study with the exception
of those juniors and seniors who have chosen early
release at 1 P.M. to attend jobs, Cape Cod Commu-
nity College or Community Service. The first quarter
grades were very good. The high honors and regular
honor roll increased (see attached report). The em-
phasis on academics in the school has also reduced
the disciplinary referrals for deans. Overall,the sched-
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HONOR ROLL STATISTICS
November 27, 1995
Grade 1 st Quarter High Honors 1 st Quarter Honors
9 13 128 1994- 1995
100% Increase 22% Increase
27 145 1995- 1996
10 13 85 1994- 1995
300% Increase 37% Increase
40 134 1995- 1996
11 6 95 1994- 1995
300% Increase 14% Increase
21 111 1995- 1996
12 17 119 1994- 1995
100% Increase 7% Increase
37 127 1995- 1996
SAT SCORES FOR CLASS OF 1995 (78% of graduating class took SAT)
Verbal Math
25th Percentile 360 390
50th Percentile 440 470
75th Percentile 520 580
Mean Scores 443 485
POST SECONDARY EDUCATION
CLASS of 1995
4 YEAR COLLEGES 182 55.0%
2 YEAR COLLEGES 66 20.0%
CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA
SCHOOLS 4 .9%
TECHNICAL/POST SECONDARY
SCHOOLS 10 3.1%
MILITARY 11 3.1%
EMPLOYMENT 49 14.6%
OTHER-Includes foreign exchange students,
ESL students, undecided 9 3.2%
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BARNSTABLE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES CLASS OF 1995
Sara Milo Abrahani John Coutu Damara Granelli
*Cathryn Leigh Adams Shaunna T. Covell Edward Granger
Kellyann Ahern Courtney Shea Crawford Calvin Green
*Jacey Kristine Ahnquist Melissa A. Crosby Richard Thomas Greer
*Kathryn Elizabeth Allbecker Ian Crowell Julie Beth Gregoire
Jeremiah Quincy Anderson Michelle L. Cunningham Christy Gruenwald
Benoit Yves Henri Angelot William Joseph Custer jennifer Gustafson
*Alisa Antkowiak Erin L. DaCosta Todd Gustafson
*Heather Jeanine Archibald Sara J. Dager Sarah E. Hamblin
Konstantinos N.Arvanitopoulos Carlos Daher Thomas F. Hanifan
Amanda Suzanne Baker *Melissa Damelio Brandyn K. Hart
Jeanne M. Barros Amanda D. Dana *Stephanie A. E. Hawkins
Katherine A. Baugh Matthew Daniels *Trent E. Hayden
Robert Bearse Sara Ann Davidian *Margaret J. Hebert
Keith Graham Bechtold Alyssa Tokekum Davis Shannon O. Henden
*Tracy Elizabeth Beckel Stephen J. Day Joseph E. Henderson
Seth David Belcher Eric Deandrea Jason Thomas Hennigan
*David Gregory Bennett Deanna DeCosta Terye L. Heyer
*Kristina Lee Bennett Jodie Lynn Deignan Megan A. Hickey
*Sara Elizabeth Bergeron Todd P. Delaney Amy P. Hirst
Michael Daniel Bik *Melissa Ann DePaul Nick Hoffman
*Laurie Ann Blackburn *Arthur Edmond Desrosiers Robert John Hollander
William Howard Blodgett Ryan Michael Devincent Jennifer L. Hughes
Tanya Lynn Blount Denise Marie Doherty *Joseph D. lafrate
Renee C. Boissonneault Angela L. Donegan Jessica L. Jackson
Jaime Katherine Brady Elizabeth Dorr Michelle L.Jenkins
Katie Sarah Brown Donald Jason Doucette *Amy A. Johnson
Kerry D. Brown Nellie Grace Driscoll Sarah Johnson
Rebecca Mary Brown Sandra Cristina Dumont Tim Johnston
Wendy M. Brown *Jessica Robbins Dunning Kelly Jones
Michael Raymond Brunelle Jared Dwyer Tameika L.Jones
*Shannon Dawn Bryant Joseph Dwyer Samatha L. Karras
Jodi I Budnick Joshua N. Eck Michael Joseph Kelleher
Lindsey F. Bunneli Rahim Edwards_ Amanda E. Kelley
Jennifer L. Bureau Percy Elijah, III David J. Kern
Shaun C. Caiado Todd Elwell Colleen M. Kirwan
Tyler Andrew Campbell Bryan Evans Brian Knell
Joseph C. Campione Eric D. Even James Knudsen, III
Rochelle L. Cappola Erin M. Fajao Kimberly Koch
Deirdre Patricia Carrigan Jeremy Fantaroni Andrew J. Langston
*Melissa Jean Carter Lindsey B. Farnham Nicole A. Lefebvre
Aaron Joseph Cash Daniel Farrell Scott Leger
Jonathan B. Cash Justin Fayne *Ryan Lentell
Aline Tonin Cavallieri Mickey D. Fein William Liimatainen
Laura E. Cayer Jennifer Fitzgerald Patrick William Lipper
Maya R. Chaprut *Stephanie S. Ford Kimi Lorrain
Adam L. Chase Kathleen Franey David Lucich
Chandan K. Clough Daniel Gagnon Moira R. Lumsden
Allison Cloutier Bradford Gallant *Valerie Lynch
Joseph P. Colebourn Neil Gavell Randy Patrick Lyons
Sarah Colpitts Daniel Gavin Stephen MacAleese
Jared L. Comolli Mark Gent *Caitlin Macallister
Amy E. Conti *Amanda George Frank E. Maccloud
Andrea E. Cook Michelle Giddings Sophia Macheras
Steven E. Coombs Courtney Glista Jonathan C. Mackey
Jeb Cooperrider *Andrew Golden Neil Mahoney
Jeremy Costa *Leslie Gordon Christopher Malone
Polyanna Costa Christopher Graham Timothy Maloney
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Scott Manfredi Matthew Allen Paddock *Mary Lindsey Smith
Jennifer Mark Matthew Donald Pare Wendy Smith
Melissa Marland Brien David Pelczarski Alicia Solis
Alex Marrero *Robert Michael Perchard Joshua Michael Souweine
*Jill Anne Martins Elizabeth Perez Erin St. Peter
*Erin.Mastrangelo James Peterson Victoria Stefos
Daniel McCarthy Jason T. Peterson Bergan A. Strand
Lyssa McDonald Philamar Peterson Jared B. Streeter
Laura McEachen *Jesse Lee Pietroniro Millard J. Strickland
Jessica L. McGinn Christopher Pike *Brian Sullivan
Latania M. McIntyre Todd Piknick Dennis Shea Sullivan, Jr.
Nora McLeavey-Fisher Stephen Curtis Plante Michael J. Sullivan, Jr.
Ryan Hunter McMurray Greg Powell *Jessica B. Swartz
Caitilin Anne McNamara Daniel Powers Jessica Tata
Moira McTigue Kimberly Pratt *Stephen tenBroeke
John Louis McWilliams Adam G. Prentice Dean S. Testa
Michael Mederios Andrew Pulit Mel Theriault
Gean A. Michaud Denis O. Pundik Eric A. Thomas
Jessica Miller Deolinda Maria Arruda Raposo Ramon C. Thomson
Kelly Mimmo Kelly Lynne Richardson Raina Tillman
Jacqueline Miranda Matthew Ringler Jill MacAllister Trimacco
Marcia Miranda Peter Rivera Jessica Toscano
Sherae Mirinda Aria Robbins Christopher Paul Trimble
Jennifer Mitchell Erin E. Roberts *Melissa Tritter
*Michelle Kristen Morgan Christopher James Robinson Christopher J. Trzcinski, Jr.
Delano Morgen Charles F. Rohrbach John Tserpes
Nile A. Morin Sarah Beth Rome D. Jeremaiah Valiga
James Cameron Morris Gregory A. Rose Zaira Vazquez
Jullian Elizabeth Morse Nadja K. Rutkowski Amber Vecchione
Jessica Anne Muncherian Alexandra Sackett Katherine Anna Vetorino
Beth Murphy Kevin Edward Sampson Jennifer Viola
Nicholas Christopher Murphy Joshua Paul Sanders *Nicole Way
Dhruva Musunuru *Nicholas Fairbanks Sargent Erin R. Welch
Adam Samuel Nash Heather C. Scarpato *Michael Loron Welch, Jr.
Marcus Paul Nese Kirk G. Schaefer Sean E. Welch
Claudio Araujo Netto Tawna Schilling Sean R. Welch
Derek Warren Newman Bryan H. Schlegel *Cyril Alexander Wells
*Erin Rebecca Nichols Maria A. Schloerb James R. Whitcomb
Jessie MacLeod Nickerson Jennifer I. Schreiner Thomas B. Whittlesey
Kara Lynn Nolan Nathan A. Scott Diana E. Wiinikainen
Duane T. Noreau *Adrienne R. Seaver Amy Williamson
Allison Dea Nugnes Kevin Shaw Caitlin Jane Willoughby
Kristen Lynn OiBrien Matthew Shedlock Dean Andrew Winslow
Anthony Allen OiDonnell Christopher Sheridan Jason J.Wisse
Jennifer Lynn OiMalley Jessica Sherman *Steven Francis Wolfe
Susan Oberton Kelly A. Shefflett Michael Angelo Wood
Demain John Ochoa *Rachael Shwom Jill Marie Woodsum
Shay Gina Ouellette Daniel J. Silverman Kirsten Marie Yacek
*Megan Tracey Ough Jeffrey Simmons Jennifer Marie Yensz
Christopher Owen Douglas C. Sipiora Jennifer Marie Young
Jason Owens Jason Siscoe
Julie Crystal Owens Kimberly Jae Slack
Sandra Pacheco Kathryn Small
*Jessica Erin Paddock Gretchen E. Smith *National Honor Society
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BHS Activities Accounts- Balances as of 6/30/95
ACCOUNT OPEN RECEIPTS EXPENSES CLOSE
708 Wave $189.16 $0.00 $123.00 $66.16
92 Class $339.61 $0.00 $0.00 $339.61
95 Class $828.12 $0.00 $0.00 '$828.12
96 Class $1,120.19 $7,573.26 $4,435.09 $4,258.36
97 Class $763.49 $464.54 $597.50 $630.53
98 Class $244.90 $21.02 $100.00 $165.92
Alliance $517.38 $0.00 $88.29 $429.09
Amer. Field Ser. $144.94 $0.00 $0.00 $144.94
Art Club $683.06 $610.00 $373.70 $919.36
Athletics $20,430.55 $33,662.94 $28,980.78 $25,112.71
B Young Woman $269.03 $0.00 $0.00 $269.03
Barboza Fund $441.79 $0.00 $0.00 $441.79
Barn Comm School $5,231.97 $19,206.00 $14,953.57 $9,484.40
Basketball School $2,510.0 $335.00 $2,164.50 $680.50
Business Fund $3,152.21 $536.98 $3,582.00 $107.19
BYAC $2,041.60 $0.00 $0.00 $2,041.60
Cheerleaders $386.77 $780.00 $0.00 $1,166.77
Choir $136.74 $0.00 $0.00 $136.74
Collage ($46.18) $0.00 $0.00 ($46.18)
Current Events $4.95 $0.00 $0.00 $4.95
Drama ($8,090.69) $15,362.00 $3,330.51 $3,940.80
Drill Team $193.88 $0.00 $40.97 $152.91
Ecology $762.97 $0.00 $126.00 $636.97
English Dept. $7.22 $405.00 $338.20 $74.02
French Theater $204.10 $393.50 $418.75 $178.85
Gay/Straight Alliance $30.00 $130.10 $0.00 $160.10
General Fund $4,632.93 $9,247.10 $6,296.17 $7,583.86
Global Awareness $6.09 $0.00 $0.00 $6.09
Guidance Fund $4,305.14 $3,387.51 $4,203.24 $3,489.41
Health Ser. $375.00 $0.00 $0.00 $375.00
Imani Club $480.09 $0.00 $125.45 $354.64
Industrial Arts $1,538.00 $0.00 $96.93 $1,441.07
Insight News $870.17 $50.00 $73.91 $846.26
Interact $261.56 $485.08 $0.00 $746.64
Kaleidoscope-Lit Mag. $613.47 $0.00 $0.00 $613.47
Key Club $312.59 $0.00 $16.60 $295.99
Leo Club $309.23 $52.00 $199.00 $162.23
Library Fund $153.34 $190.45 $0.00 $345.79
Math Fund $15.67 $351.00 $296.14 $70.53
Music Fund $1,510.61 $535.00 $1,472.53 $573.08
Nat. Honor Society $147.15 $0.00 $0.00 $147.15
Peer Leadership $522.57 $0.00 $0.00 $522.57
Personal $0.00 $6,672.88 $2,352.96 $4,319.92
Petty Cash $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00
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BHS Activities Accounts- Balances as of 6/30/95 (continued)
ACCOUNT OPEN RECEIPTS EXPENSES CLOSE
Recycling $22.45 $0.00 $0.00 $22.45
SADD ($221.52) $0.00 $0.00 ($221.52)
Sailing Team $68.15 $535.00 $0.00 $603.15
Science $188.83 $73.92 $0.00 $262.75
Ski Club $175.77 $8,061.00 $1,500.00 $6,736.77
Social Club $0.00 $1,105.00 $1,701.33 ($596.33)
Speech & Debate $69.63 $40.00 $90.00 $19.63
Strings $1,942.76 $1,082.30 $973.83 $2,051.23
Student Council $75.03 $0.00 $40.00 $35.03
Swim Team $100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100.00
SYEP $29.01 $501.26 $0.00 $530.27
Trading Post $4,029.00 $26,496.51 $28,737.46 $1,788.05
TV 52 $135.11 $0.00 $0.00 $135.11
Vandalism $58.30 $0.00 $0.00 $58.30
Weight Rm $846.48 $0.00 $442.20 $404.28
Yearbook ($2,151.82) $14,260.00 $3,848.00 $8,260.18
Youth Earth Action $12.25 $0.00 $0.00 $12.25
$53,932.81 $153,106.35 $112,118.61 $94,920.55
BHS Activities Accounts- Balances as of 1/10/95
ACCOUNT OPEN RECEIPTS EXPENSES CLOSE
708 Wave $347.16 $200.00 $358.00 $189.16
92 Class $339.61 $0.00 $0.00 $339.61
94 Class ($163.30) $612.27 $448.97 $0.00
94 Yearbook $5,486.06 $23,386.00 $31,023.88 ($2,151.82)
95 Class $896.33 $33,767.19 $33,835.40 $828.12
96 Class $563.03 $4,478.95 $3,921.79 $1,120.19
97 Class $627.32 $286.00 $149.83 $763.49
98 Class $0.00 $344.90 $100.00 $244.90
ACES Account Closed
Alliance ($623.51) $2,042.67 $901.78 $517.38
Amer Field Service $144.94 $0.00 $0.00 $144.94
Art Club $1,102.33 $1,818.72 $2,237.99 $683.06
Athletics $6,785.48 $72,593.14 $58,948.07 $20,430.55
B Young Woman $269.03 $0.00 $0.00 $269.03
Barboza Fund $0.00 $2,835.00 $2,393.21 $441.79
Bam Comm School $3,695.55 $49,277.48 $47,741.06 $5,231.97
Basketball School New Account $6,285.00 $3,775.00 $2,510.00
Business Fund $3,177.19 $3,043.92 $3,068.90 $3,152.21
BYAC $2,502.17 $134.00 $594.57 $2,041.60
Cheerleaders $303.00 $385.72 $301.95 $386.77
Child Study $9,291.69 $11,131.00 $20,057.18 $365.51
Choir $209.12 $0.00 $72.38 $136.74
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BHS Activities Accounts- Balances as of 1/10/96 (continued)
ACCOUNT OPEN RECEIPTS EXPENSES CLOSE
Collage ($206.63) $160.45 ($46.18)
Computer Supplies $0.00 Account Closed
Current Events $4.95 $0.00 $0.00 $4.95
Danceathon $90.00 $0.00 $90.00 Account Closed
Drama ($381.42) $22,189.17 $29,898.44 ($8,090.69)
Drill Team $193.88 $0.00 $0.00 $193.88
Ecology Curr $262.97 $600.00 $100.00 $762.97
English Dept. $83.93 $2,670.00 $2,746.71 $7.22
French Theater $55.35 $2,184.00 $2,035.25 $204.10
Gay/Straight Alliance New Acct. $30.00 $0.00 $30.00
General Fund $2,803.73 $30,252.73 $28,423.53 $4,632.93
Global Awareness $6.09 $0.00 $0.00 $6.09
Guidance Fund $2,375.50 $24,315.31 $22,385.67 $4,305.14
Imani Club $130.09 $765.00 $415.00 $480.09
Industrial Arts $1,888.67 $30.00 $380.67 $1,538.00
Insight News $984.48 $240.00 $354.31 $870.17
Interact $145.79 $3,018.12 $2,902.35 $261.56
Keleidoscope-Lit Mag $429.47 $364.00 $180.00 $613.47
Key Club $249.89 $1,773.30 $1,710.60 $312.59
Leo Club $475.97 $1,000.00 $1,166.74 $309.23
Library Fund $339.57 $849.38 $1,033.61 $155.34
Math Fund $324.81 $1,104.77 $1,413.91 $15.67
Music Fund $1,803.80 $4,389.03 $4,682.22 $1,510.61
Nat Honor Society $140.30 $2,701.50 $2,694.65 $147.15
Peer Leadership $632.57 $0.00 $110.00 $522.57
Petty Cash $0.00 $650.00 $650.00 $0.00
Recycling $38.45 $0.00 $16.00 $22.45
SADD ($221.52) $0.00 $0.00 ($221.52)
Sailing Team $471.45 $1,775.00 $2,178.30 $68.15
Science $91.38 $155.00 $57.55 $188.83
Ski Club ($22.71) $7,185.00 $6,986.52 $175.77
Special Ed $0.00 Account Closed
Speech& Debate $574.75 $608.00 $1,113.12 $69.63
Strings $895.60 $2,400.95 $1,353.79 $1,942.76
Student Council $1,151.08 $90.00 $1,166.05 $75.03
Sunshine Fund ($48.71) $4,041.65 $4,017.45 ($24.51)
Swim Team $250.00 $2,850.00 $3,000 $100.00
SYEP New Account $252.93 $223.93 $29.01
Trading Post $4,393.62 $45,677.82 $46,042.44 $4,029.00
TV 52 $135.11 $0.00 $0.00 $135.11
Vandalism $23.30 $35.00 $0.00 $58.30
Weight Rm. $1,515.53 $1,084.95 $1,754.00 $846.48
Youth Earth Action $12.25 $0.00 $0.00 $12.25
$57,080.55 $378,065.02 $381,212.76 $53,932.81
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Index
Elected Officials.................................................... 11 Government Study Committee
Appointed Officials lyanough Memorial Committee.............................72
and Multiple Member Boards................................ 15 John F. Kennedy Memorial Trust Fund
Town Council........................................................ 16 Committee............................................................ 73
Administrative Services Town Library Committee.......................................74
Assessing ......................................................... 17 Licensing Authority ............................................... 76
Treasurer.......................................................... 18 Old King's Highway .............................................. 77
Director of Finance........................................... 18 Personnel Board................................................... 77
Collector of Taxes............................................. 32 Planning Board..................................................... 78
Town Clerk........................................................ 34 Shellfish Committee ............................................. 78
Housing Authority ................................................. 63 Subsidized Housing Committee ...........................79
Zoning Board of Appeals......................................64 Water Quality Committee .....................................79
Board of Health .................................................... 64 Waterways Committee ......................................... 79
Cape Cod Regional Technical Town Manager...................................................... 80
High School District..............................................65 Town Attorney
Cable Advisory Committee ...................................66 Information Systems Department 84
Cobb Fund Trustee............................................... 67 Human Resources Department............................87
Conservation Commission ...................................68 Department of Public Works 88
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Council on Aging ..................................................68 Police Department ...............................................94
Disability Commission ..........................................69 Health, Safety and Environmental Services
Barnstable Economic Development Department ........................................................ 100
Commission.......................................................... 69
Planning Department.......................................... 106
Historical Commission..........................................70 Recreation and Human Service Department......109
Fair Housing Committee.......................................71 Public Schools 120
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