MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
January 22, 2018
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Cory Metters, Dean Nicastro, Shareen Davis, Jeffrey Dykens
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of January 16, 2018
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
ii. Economic Development Committee
That the Board examines the economics of encouraging private well installation versus public water supply use
That the Board examines the economics of encouraging private well installation versus public water supply use
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens that the Board examines the economics of encouraging private well installation versus public water supply use. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
B. Bond Anticipation Note; Clean Water Trust 1310A
(1) That the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,816,028 (the “Bonds”) pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town...
(1) That the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,816,028 (the “Bonds”) pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town passed May 13, 2013 (Article 10), which authorized a total borrowing of $15,000,000, for the construction of sewers and other water pollution control facilities identified in such votes (the “Project”); (2) that in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes (the “Notes”) from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,816,028; (3) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the “Trust”) at a price determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement; (4) that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to execute a Financing Agreement (or Agreements) with the Trust with respect to the sale of the Bonds and Notes, such date, form and maturities and the specific interest rate or rates of the Bonds and Notes to be approved by a majority of the Board of Selectmen and the Treasurer and evidenced by their execution of the Bonds or Notes; (5) that all action taken to date by the Town and its officers and agents to carry out the Project and its financing, including the execution of any loan commitment or agreement by the Treasurer, are hereby
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis (1) That the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,816,028 (the “Bonds”) pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town passed May 13, 2013 (Article 10), which authorized a total borrowing of $15,000,000, for the construction of sewers and other water pollution control facilities identified in such votes (the “Project”); (2) that in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes (the “Notes”) from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,816,028; (3) that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the “Trust”) at a price determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement; (4) that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to execute a Financing Agreement (or Agreements) with the Trust with respect to the sale of the Bonds and Notes, such date, form and maturities and the specific interest rate or rates of the Bonds and Notes to be approved by a majority of the Board of Selectmen and the Treasurer and evidenced by their execution of the Bonds or Notes; (5) that all action taken to date by the Town and its officers and agents to carry out the Project and its financing, including the execution of any loan commitment or agreement by the Treasurer, are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and (6) that the Treasurer and the other appropriate Town officials are each hereby authorized to take any and all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this vote, including execution and delivery of the Financing Agreement(s) and the Project Regulatory Agreement(s) relating to the Project. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
C. Consider New Policy; Naming/Renaming of Town Facilities
That the Town Manager present the Board with a further draft of the Facilities Naming Policy
That the Town Manager present the Board with a further draft of the Facilities Naming Policy
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens that the Town Manager present the Board with a further draft of the Facilities Naming Policy. Second: by Den Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
i. Accept Annual Reports
Place the article to Accept Annual Reports on the 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the article to Accept Annual Reports on the 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to place the article to Accept Annual Reports on the 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
ii. Fix Salaries – Elected Officials
Place the article to Fix Salaries – Elected Officials on the 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the article to Fix Salaries – Elected Officials on the 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to place the article to Fix Salaries – Elected Officials on the 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Recommend the article to Fix Salaries – Elected Officials to 2018 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend the article to Fix Salaries – Elected Officials to 2018 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to recommend the article to Fix Salaries – Elected Officials to 2018 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
iii. Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund
Place the article on the Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund on the 2018 Town Meeting warrant
To place the article on the Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund on the 2018 Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to place the article on the Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund on the 2018 Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Recommend the article on the Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund to 2018 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend the article on the Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund to 2018 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to recommend the article on the Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund to 2018 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
i. Consider Proposed Letter to Senator Markey; Re: Opposition by Conservation
For the Board to approve the letter with the appropriate edits and that it is sent to Senator Markey and signed by the entire Board and the Town Manager
For the Board to approve the letter with the appropriate edits and that it is sent to Senator Markey and signed by the entire Board and the Town Manager
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis for the Board to approve the letter with the appropriate edits and that it is sent to Senator Markey and signed by the entire Board and the Town Manager. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
G. Seasonal Population estimate for July 10, 2018 (ABCC for Seasonal Licenses)
That the Board as the local licensing authority estimates the seasonal population will be 30,000 on July 10, 2018
That the Board as the local licensing authority estimates the seasonal population will be 30,000 on July 10, 2018
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens that the Board as the local licensing authority estimates the seasonal population will be 30,000 on July 10, 2018. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
H. Consider Committee Appointments; Conservation Commission
Appoint Lee Pruell to the Conservation Commission as an Associate member until June 30, 2018 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Lee Pruell to the Conservation Commission as an Associate member until June 30, 2018 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Lee Pruell to the Conservation Commission as an Associate member until June 30, 2018 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
Appoint Janet Williams to the Conservation Commission as an Associate member until June 30, 2018 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Janet Williams to the Conservation Commission as an Associate member until June 30, 2018 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Janet Williams to the Conservation Commission as an Associate member until June 30, 2018 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
I. Town Manager Report
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to adjourn. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
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