MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
April 2, 2018
11 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. Executive Session – MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3
Enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation (Coastal storm damage, Cowles, Crowell, and any other litigation status update by...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation (Coastal storm damage, Cowles, Crowell, and any other litigation status update by Town Counsel) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body with return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation (Coastal storm damage, Cowles, Crowell, and any other litigation status update by Town Counsel) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body with return to open session. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Metters)
II. Minutes
Approve the minutes of March 26, 2018
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
B. Notice of Intent to Sell Chapter 61A Property
Refer the matter to the Town Manager and Clerk Davis (as the liaison to the Land Bank Open Space Committee) for further information with a report back to the Board on April 23, 2018
To refer the matter to the Town Manager and Clerk Davis (as the liaison to the Land Bank Open Space Committee) for further information with a report back to the Board on April 23, 2018
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to refer the matter to the Town Manager and Clerk Davis (as the liaison to the Land Bank Open Space Committee) for further information with a report back to the Board on April 23, 2018. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
D. Consider Proposed Transfer Station Fee Increases – Continued from 3/19/18
That the commercial single stream recycling fee be set at $58 per ton and that the Town apply for a DEP waiver
That the commercial single stream recycling fee be set at $58 per ton and that the Town apply for a DEP waiver
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens that the commercial single stream recycling fee be set at $58 per ton and that the Town apply for a DEP waiver. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Keep the commercial trash rate at $80 per ton
To keep the commercial trash rate at $80 per ton
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to keep the commercial trash rate at $80 per ton. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Approve all other increases with commercial grass/leaves/manure raised to $50 per ton and the recycling sticker fee remaining at $5
To approve all other increases with commercial grass/leaves/manure raised to $50 per ton and the recycling sticker fee remaining at $5
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve all other increases with commercial grass/leaves/manure raised to $50 per ton and the recycling sticker fee remaining at $5. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
E. North Beach Agreement
Amend section VII. Revenue Distribution to split out of town sticker fee revenue 75% to Orleans, 25% to Chatham
To amend section VII. Revenue Distribution to split out of town sticker fee revenue 75% to Orleans, 25% to Chatham
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to amend section VII. Revenue Distribution to split out of town sticker fee revenue 75% to Orleans, 25% to Chatham. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Increase the Chatham resident OSV fee from $40 to $60
To increase the Chatham resident OSV fee from $40 to $60
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to increase the Chatham resident OSV fee from $40 to $60. Second: by Shareen Davis, Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Eliminate the seasonal North Beach sticker
To eliminate the seasonal North Beach sticker
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to eliminate the seasonal North Beach sticker. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
F. Committee Appointment – Golf Advisory Committee
Appoint Denise Yocum to the Golf Advisory Committee, until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Denise Yocum to the Golf Advisory Committee, until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: Jeffrey Dykens by to appoint Denise Yocum to the Golf Advisory Committee, until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to adjourn. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
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