MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 8, 2022
15 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 March 1, 2022 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve as amended. Second: by Cory Metters Roll Call Vote: Jeff Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
a. Consider Donation: Speakers for Bandstand; Chatham Band (Anita Harris)
Accept the donation of the new speakers for the bandstand at Kate Gould Park with the Town contributing 50% of the cost contingent on the availability of funding
To accept the donation of the new speakers for the bandstand at Kate Gould Park with the Town contributing 50% of the cost contingent on the availability of funding
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to accept the donation of the new speakers for the bandstand at Kate Gould Park with the Town contributing 50% of the cost contingent on the availability of funding. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
i. General Bylaw Amendment – Waterways Bylaws [Public comments
Place the Waterways Bylaw Article with editorial changes as noted by Select Board Member Nicastro (on Page 4, Paragraph 6 of minutes) on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Waterways Bylaw Article with editorial changes as noted by Select Board Member Nicastro (on Page 4, Paragraph 6 of minutes) on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to place the Waterways Bylaw Article with editorial changes as noted by Select Board Member Nicastro (on Page 4, Paragraph 6 of minutes) on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)
ii. Consider a Preschool Family Support Program for 3- and 4-Year Olds
Endorse the creation of the Preschool Family Support Program funded at $5,000 for children aged 3 years old and $10,000 for children aged 4 years old as of August 31 of the school year, for a...
To endorse the creation of the Preschool Family Support Program funded at $5,000 for children aged 3 years old and $10,000 for children aged 4 years old as of August 31 of the school year, for a total of $425,000 (paid to MA licensed preschool providers) for FY2023 beginning July 1, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to endorse the creation of the Preschool Family Support Program funded at $5,000 for children aged 3 years old and $10,000 for children aged 4 years old as of August 31 of the school year, for a total of $425,000 (paid to MA licensed preschool providers) for FY2023 beginning July 1, 2022. Second: by Jeff Dykens Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Place the Preschool Family Support Program article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Preschool Family Support Program article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to place the Preschool Family Support Program article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: by Jeff Dykens Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Recommend the Preschool Family Support article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend the Preschool Family Support article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to recommend the Preschool Family Support article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
iii. Child Care Voucher Funding
Place an article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting to fund the Childcare Voucher Program at $100,000 per fiscal year for 2023 beginning July 1, 2022, to be funded through the tax levy
To place an article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting to fund the Childcare Voucher Program at $100,000 per fiscal year for 2023 beginning July 1, 2022, to be funded through the tax levy
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to place an article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting to fund the Childcare Voucher Program at $100,000 per fiscal year for 2023 beginning July 1, 2022, to be funded through the tax levy. Second: by Jeff Dykens Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Recommend the article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting (Child Care Voucher Funding)
To recommend the article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to recommend the article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
iv. Fishermen’s Storage Relocation Project
Place the Fishermen’s Storage Area article as a placeholder (no funding amount) on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Fishermen’s Storage Area article as a placeholder (no funding amount) on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to place the Fishermen’s Storage Area article as a placeholder (no funding amount) on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
v. Collective Bargaining Agreement(s) – Placeholder Article
Place the placeholder article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the placeholder article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to place the placeholder article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
vi. Collins Center Reclassification/Compensation Plan – Placeholder
Place the placeholder article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the placeholder article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to place the placeholder article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
i. Old Colony Rail Trail Sewer
Approve and sign the Order of Taking (Old Colony Rail Trail Sewer)
To approve and sign the Order of Taking
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to approve and sign the Order of Taking. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
ii. Sylvan Garden Walking Trail
Accept the Easement and sign the Easement document
To accept the Easement and sign the Easement document
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to accept the Easement and sign the Easement document. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
d. Committee Appointment; Parks and Recreation Commission Rep. to
Appoint David Mallowes to the Community Preservation Committee as a Parks & Recreation Commission representative until June 30, 2022, unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint David Mallowes to the Community Preservation Committee as a Parks & Recreation Commission representative until June 30, 2022, unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint David Mallowes to the Community Preservation Committee as a Parks & Recreation Commission representative until June 30, 2022, unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeff Dykens Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
IV. Executive Session – MGL Chapter 39, §23B #6 & #3
Enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 39, §23B #6 & #3 to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property (251 Crowell Road) and to discuss pending litigation and the...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 39, §23B #6 & #3 to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property (251 Crowell Road) and to discuss pending litigation and the Chair declares that such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the governmental body (Opioid Litigation Settlement) with NO return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 39, §23B #6 & #3 to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property (251 Crowell Road) and to discuss pending litigation and the Chair declares that such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the governmental body (Opioid Litigation Settlement) with NO return to Open Session. Second: by Jeff Dykens Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
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