MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 7, 2021
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Peter Cocolis, Shareen Davis, Cory Metters, Dean Nicastro, Jeffrey Dykens
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of August 24, 2021 as amended
To accept as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to accept as amended. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Corey Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
B. Chatham Wells PFAS and Water Update; Vote to Re-Activate Well 4 Contingent Upon
Authorize activation of Well #4 contingent upon written approval from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, establishment of activation requirements by the Massachusetts...
To authorize activation of Well #4 contingent upon written approval from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, establishment of activation requirements by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and the Water Division completing all necessary starting and testing protocols
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to authorize activation of Well #4 contingent upon written approval from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, establishment of activation requirements by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and the Water Division completing all necessary starting and testing protocols. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Corey Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
a. FY2022 Tax Classification Hearing
Authorize the Town of Chatham to continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of 1, and (1) to reject the residential tax exemption and small commercial exemption, and (2)...
To authorize the Town of Chatham to continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of 1, and (1) to reject the residential tax exemption and small commercial exemption, and (2) that the Select Board authorize use of the signature stamp for tax rate forms and authorize the Finance Director to sign for the Select Board electronically all forms necessary
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to authorize the Town of Chatham to continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of 1, and (1) to reject the residential tax exemption and small commercial exemption, and (2) that the Select Board authorize use of the signature stamp for tax rate forms and authorize the Finance Director to sign for the Select Board electronically all forms necessary. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Corey Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
a. Proclamation; September as Suicide Prevention Month
Proclaim September 2021 as Suicide Prevention Month in Chatham
To proclaim September 2021 as Suicide Prevention Month in Chatham
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to proclaim September 2021 as Suicide Prevention Month in Chatham. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Corey Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
b. Request for Temporary Closure of an Establishment Holding an Annual Liquor
Approve the temporary closing of The Talkative Pig from October 9, 2021 to December 15, 2021 with an update to the Board on the status of the operational plans for the license when the Board...
To approve the temporary closing of The Talkative Pig from October 9, 2021 to December 15, 2021 with an update to the Board on the status of the operational plans for the license when the Board considers annual license renewals in December
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the temporary closing of The Talkative Pig from October 9, 2021 to December 15, 2021 with an update to the Board on the status of the operational plans for the license when the Board considers annual license renewals in December. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Corey Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
d. Consider Date for Calling a Special Town Meeting and Warrant Article Review
Call a Special Town Meeting on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at Veterans Field contingent on audio vendor availability
To call a Special Town Meeting on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at Veterans Field contingent on audio vendor availability
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to call a Special Town Meeting on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at Veterans Field contingent on audio vendor availability. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Corey Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Place Article 1 (Prior Year Bills), Article 2 (funding for construction of Wells #10 & #11) and Article 3 (funding of design and engineering for a water treatment plant for Wells #5 & #8) on the...
To place Article 1 (Prior Year Bills), Article 2 (funding for construction of Wells #10 & #11) and Article 3 (funding of design and engineering for a water treatment plant for Wells #5 & #8) on the Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to place Article 1 (Prior Year Bills), Article 2 (funding for construction of Wells #10 & #11) and Article 3 (funding of design and engineering for a water treatment plant for Wells #5 & #8) on the Special Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Corey Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Recommend Article 1 (Prior Year Bills), Article 2 (funding for construction of Wells #10 & #11) and Article 3 (funding of design and engineering for a water treatment plant for Wells #5 & #8) to...
To recommend Article 1 (Prior Year Bills), Article 2 (funding for construction of Wells #10 & #11) and Article 3 (funding of design and engineering for a water treatment plant for Wells #5 & #8) to Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to recommend Article 1 (Prior Year Bills), Article 2 (funding for construction of Wells #10 & #11) and Article 3 (funding of design and engineering for a water treatment plant for Wells #5 & #8) to Special Town Meeting. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Corey Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
e. Committee Appointments
Appoint Susanne Battikha to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Susanne Battikha to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion by Cory Metters to appoint Susanne Battikha to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Corey Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
Appoint Susanna Foster to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Susanna Foster to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion by Cory Metters to appoint Susanna Foster to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Corey Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
Appoint Andrew Dunne IV to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Andrew Dunne IV to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion by Cory Metters to appoint Andrew Dunne IV to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Corey Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
Appoint Mary Sullivan to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Mary Sullivan to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion by Cory Metters to appoint Mary Sullivan to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Corey Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to adjourn. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
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