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Chatham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

September 6, 2022

7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Jeffrey Dykens, Cory Metters, Michael Schell, Shareen Davis, Dean Nicastro

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

I. Minutes

Approve the minutes of August 30, 2022 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve as amended

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve as amended. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Schell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

A. Tax Rate Classification Hearing; Setting the Tax Rate

That the Town of Chatham not implement the residential exemption for FY2023 tax year and continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1” and to reject the residential...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Town of Chatham not implement the residential exemption for FY2023 tax year and continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1” and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption and to authorize the use of signature stamp for Tax Rate forms and authorize the Finance Director to sign for the Select Board electronically for all forms necessary

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metter that the Town of Chatham not implement the residential exemption for FY2023 tax year and continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1” and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption and to authorize the use of signature stamp for Tax Rate forms and authorize the Finance Director to sign for the Select Board electronically for all forms necessary. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

A. Appointment to Barnstable County HOME Consortium (fill Vacancy of Aly Sabatino);

Appoint Housing and Sustainability Director Gloria McPherson as the Chatham Representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium until August 25, 2025

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Housing and Sustainability Director Gloria McPherson as the Chatham Representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium until August 25, 2025

From the minutes

“Motion: by Mike Schell to appoint Housing and Sustainability Director Gloria McPherson as the Chatham Representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium until August 25, 2025. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

B. Donation Acceptance; Bench; Taylor’s Pond

Accept the donation of a bench for Taylor’s Pond

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the donation of a bench for Taylor’s Pond

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to accept the donation of a bench for Taylor’s Pond. Second: by Cory Metters. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

C. Waterfront Bond Projects Update – Fish Pier Bulkhead Replacement Project + All

Endorse the use of the Waterfront Bond for the Fish Pier South Jog Bulkhead Replacement project including Alternate 1 in the amount of $3,976,010

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To endorse the use of the Waterfront Bond for the Fish Pier South Jog Bulkhead Replacement project including Alternate 1 in the amount of $3,976,010

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to endorse the use of the Waterfront Bond for the Fish Pier South Jog Bulkhead Replacement project including Alternate 1 in the amount of $3,976,010. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

D. Committee Appointment; Cultural Council

Appoint Carolyn Parker to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Carolyn Parker to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Carolyn Parker to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Schell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to adjourn. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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