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Chatham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Joint meeting

February 7, 2023

7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Joint meeting. Only the Select Board’s votes are shown; votes taken by the other board are left out. Dean Nicastro was absent.

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

Absent: Dean Nicastro

Every vote, in order

I. Minutes

Approve the minutes of January 31, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: 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. Continued Public Hearing of 1/3/23 - Cow Yard Parking Restrictions

Continue the public hearing until April 4, 2023

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To continue the public hearing until April 4, 2023

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to continue the public hearing until April 4, 2023 Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

A. Electronic Voting Recommendation – Finance Committee Subcommittee Report

Approve and accept the recommendation from the Finance Committee to purchase the electronic voting system from Meridia using ARPA funds

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve and accept the recommendation from the Finance Committee to purchase the electronic voting system from Meridia using ARPA funds

From the minutes

“Motion: by Mike Schell to approve and accept the recommendation from the Finance Committee to purchase the electronic voting system from Meridia using ARPA funds. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

C. 1610/0 Main Street, West Chatham for a Council on Aging Facility/Center for

Place the referenced draft articles on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for May 6, 2023 and the ballot question for Annual Town Election on May 11, 2023 and further to make referral to the Planning...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place the referenced draft articles on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for May 6, 2023 and the ballot question for Annual Town Election on May 11, 2023 and further to make referral to the Planning Board for the Zoning Bylaw amendment

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to place the referenced draft articles on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for May 6, 2023 and the ballot question for Annual Town Election on May 11, 2023 and further to make referral to the Planning Board for the Zoning Bylaw amendment. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)

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

1. Wastewater Capital Stabilization Fund and Appropriation/Transfer

Place an article Place an article to create a Wastewater Capital Stabilization Fund pursuant to G.L. c.40, §5 to be utilized for capital expenses for the wastewater management program which...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place an article Place an article to create a Wastewater Capital Stabilization Fund pursuant to G.L. c.40, §5 to be utilized for capital expenses for the wastewater management program which transfers $2,265,00 from Free Cash to said Wastewater Capital Stabilization Fund and directs future milestone payments and/or project share costs to the fund on the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Motion: by Mike Schell to place an article Place an article to create a Wastewater Capital Stabilization Fund pursuant to G.L. c.40, §5 to be utilized for capital expenses for the wastewater management program which transfers $2,265,00 from Free Cash to said Wastewater Capital Stabilization Fund and directs future milestone payments and/or project share costs to the fund on the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Recommend the creation of a Wastewater Capital Stabilization Fund to 2023 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend the creation of a Wastewater Capital Stabilization Fund to 2023 Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion: by Mike Schell to recommend the creation of a Wastewater Capital Stabilization Fund to 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

VII. Executive Session - Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees - MGL Chapter

Enter Executive Session under NGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 #6 to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property (30 Ocean View Terrace) if such discussion may have a...

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To enter Executive Session under NGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 #6 to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property (30 Ocean View Terrace) if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body with no return to Open Session

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to enter Executive Session under NGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 #6 to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property (30 Ocean View Terrace) if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body with no return to Open Session. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Bruce Beane: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

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