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March 8, 2023
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Cory Metters was absent.
Present: Jeffrey Dykens, Michael Schell, Shareen Davis, Dean Nicastro
Absent: Cory Metters
Every vote, in order
I. New Council on Aging/Center for Active Living (CFAL) Facility Project at 1610
Place a Debt Exclusion Article on the Warrant for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting to fund facility design and construction funding for a new Center for Active Living Facility at 1610 Main Street with...
To place a Debt Exclusion Article on the Warrant for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting to fund facility design and construction funding for a new Center for Active Living Facility at 1610 Main Street with a total project budget contingency of 5% for $10,419,852
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to place a Debt Exclusion Article on the Warrant for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting to fund facility design and construction funding for a new Center for Active Living Facility at 1610 Main Street with a total project budget contingency of 5% for $10,419,852. Second: by Mike Schell Select Board Member Schell recommended that in light of the trade-in value, articulated by Select Board Member Nicastro, that he would like to see the contingency at 7.5%. Select Board Member Nicastro amended his motion to 7.5% for $10,667,944, and the amended motion was seconded by Select Board Member Schell. Select Board Member Schell acknowledged that while there are uncertainties, the issue has been well studied, and that it is time to make a decision. He added that this is an opportunity that the Town shouldn’t miss. Select Board Member Nicastro stated that he believed that Council on Aging Board Chair Pat Burke should offer the motion on the Warrant. Chairman Dykens stated that this is a win-win for the Town, that the Town cannot do better than this, and that it’s an investment for 40 years. Select Board Member Davis stated that this is an investment in the quality of life for Chatham’s seniors, that they deserve it, and that the Town needs to get this done. Select Board Member Schell emphasized that this is also a first step towards housing for people who need it in Chatham. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
That the Select Board supports and recommends this funding article to the Annual Town Meeting 2023
That the Select Board supports and recommends this funding article to the Annual Town Meeting 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Select Board supports and recommends this funding article to the Annual Town Meeting 2023. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call: Mike Schell: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
That the Select Board place a corresponding ballot question on the 2023 Annual Town Election Warrant relative to the funding
That the Select Board place a corresponding ballot question on the 2023 Annual Town Election Warrant relative to the funding
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Select Board place a corresponding ballot question on the 2023 Annual Town Election Warrant relative to the funding. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call: Mike Schell: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to adjourn Second: by Mike Schell Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
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