MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 27, 2020
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Shareen Davis, Peter Cocolis, Dean Nicastro, Cory Metters, Jeffrey Dykens
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of April 13, 2020
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
C. Nauset Beach Agreement Extension 1 Year (vs 3 Years at TOC request)
Vote to extend the current Nauset Beach Agreement for one year to April 30, 2021
To vote to extend the current Nauset Beach Agreement for one year to April 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to vote to extend the current Nauset Beach Agreement for one year to April 30, 2021. Second: by Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro)
i. Reopen Warrant to Remove/Streamline Articles (closed on 3/23/20)
Open the 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To open the 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to open the 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)
c. Annual Town Election of June 25, 2020– Set Polling Hours for 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Set the polling hours for Annual Town Election on June 25, 2020 for noon to 6 p.m
To set the polling hours for Annual Town Election on June 25, 2020 for noon to 6 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to set the polling hours for Annual Town Election on June 25, 2020 for noon to 6 p.m. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
Remove the debt exclusion question for a COA at 1610 Main Street and the debt exclusion question for stormwater from the ballot and retain the debt exclusion question for (interim) Transfer...
To remove the debt exclusion question for a COA at 1610 Main Street and the debt exclusion question for stormwater from the ballot and retain the debt exclusion question for (interim) Transfer Station improvements and the petitioned question on the 2020 Annual Town Election ballot
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to remove the debt exclusion question for a COA at 1610 Main Street and the debt exclusion question for stormwater from the ballot and retain the debt exclusion question for (interim) Transfer Station improvements and the petitioned question on the 2020 Annual Town Election ballot. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
ii. Discuss Articles/BOS Votes/Order Warrant/Close Warrant
Remove the following articles from the 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant: Collins Center Classification/Compensation Plan Placeholder Capital Project – Stormwater Collection/Drainage ...
To remove the following articles from the 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant: Collins Center Classification/Compensation Plan Placeholder Capital Project – Stormwater Collection/Drainage Protective Zoning Bylaw Amendment -Rezoning to “M” for 1610 Main Street Community Preservation Act – (Historical) Town Clock Community Preservation Act – (Historical) Town Clerk Archives and Vault Storage Community Preservation Act - (Open Space) Frost Fish Salt Marsh Community Preservation Act - (Recreational) Revolutionary War Memorial Community Preservation Act – (Recreational) Pleasant Bay Community Boating – ADA Compliant Dock Community Preservation Act – (Recreational) Handicap Access at Beaches Community Preservation Act – (Recreational) Sears Park Community Preservation Act – (Recreational) Jackknife Cove Beach Community Preservation Act – (Recreational) Old Mill Boatyard Access/Stairs Community Preservation Act – (Recreational) Old Colony Rail Trail Milestone Marker Community Preservation Act – (Recreational) Old Colony Rail Trail Crossing Lights Community Preservation Act – (Recreational) Seaside Links Golf Course Invasive Species Removal Old Harbor Road Property Re-Use for Affordable/Attainable Housing General Bylaw Amendment – Date/Time of Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to remove the following articles from the 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant: Collins Center Classification/Compensation Plan Placeholder Capital Project – Stormwater Collection/Drainage Protective Zoning Bylaw Amendment -Rezoning to “M” for 1610 Main Street Community Preservation Act – (Historical) Town Clock Community Preservation Act – (Historical) Town Clerk Archives and Vault Storage Community Preservation Act - (Open Space) Frost Fish Salt Marsh Community Preservation Act - (Recreational) Revolutionary War Memorial Community Preservation Act – (Recreational) Pleasant Bay Community Boating – ADA Compliant Dock Community Preservation Act – (Recreational) Handicap Access at Beaches Community Preservation Act – (Recreational) Sears Park Community Preservation Act – (Recreational) Jackknife Cove Beach Community Preservation Act – (Recreational) Old Mill Boatyard Access/Stairs Community Preservation Act – (Recreational) Old Colony Rail Trail Milestone Marker Community Preservation Act – (Recreational) Old Colony Rail Trail Crossing Lights Community Preservation Act – (Recreational) Seaside Links Golf Course Invasive Species Removal Old Harbor Road Property Re-Use for Affordable/Attainable Housing General Bylaw Amendment – Date/Time of Annual Town Meeting Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Close the 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To close the 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to close the 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
c. Set Date for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting [Tentative]
Set the date for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting for June 22, 2020 at 6 p.m
To set the date for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting for June 22, 2020 at 6 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to set the date for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting for June 22, 2020 at 6 p.m. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
ii. Discuss Articles/BOS Votes/Order Warrant/Close Warrant
Re-open the 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To re-open the 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to re-open the 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
Recommend the reduced ($470,000) Transfer Station Improvements including ADA and OSHA compliance to 2020 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend the reduced ($470,000) Transfer Station Improvements including ADA and OSHA compliance to 2020 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to recommend the reduced ($470,000) Transfer Station Improvements including ADA and OSHA compliance to 2020 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
Revise the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund contribution to $150,000 and recommend approval to 2020 Annual Town Meeting
To revise the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund contribution to $150,000 and recommend approval to 2020 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to revise the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund contribution to $150,000 and recommend approval to 2020 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Recommend the reduced Capital Budget to 2020 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend the reduced Capital Budget to 2020 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to recommend the reduced Capital Budget to 2020 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Recommend the revised scope and amount for the Eldredge Public Library Roof, Masonry and Windows project to 2020 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend the revised scope and amount for the Eldredge Public Library Roof, Masonry and Windows project to 2020 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to recommend the revised scope and amount for the Eldredge Public Library Roof, Masonry and Windows project to 2020 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
IV. Executive Session – MGL Ch. 30a §21 #3
Enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30a §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (all Town unions) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30a §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (all Town unions) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body with no return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30a §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (all Town unions) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body with no return to Open Session. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
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