MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
July 11, 2023
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Cory Metters, Michael Schell, Jeffrey Dykens, Shareen Davis, Dean Nicastro
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes for the June 27, 2023 meeting as amended
To approve the minutes for the June 27, 2023 meeting as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to approve the minutes for the June 27, 2023 meeting as amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
Approve the minutes for the July 5, 2023 meeting as presented
To approve the minutes for the July 5, 2023 meeting as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the minutes for the July 5, 2023 meeting as presented. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
A. Eversource Petition; Install Handhole & Conduit, Mill Pond Road Pump Station
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
Approve with the edit (Eversource Petition; Install Handhole & Conduit, Mill Pond Road Pump Station)
To approve with the edit
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve with the edit. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
B. Eversource Petition; Install Handhole & Conduit, 356 Stage Harbor Road
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)
Approve with edit (Eversource Petition; Install Handhole & Conduit, 356 Stage Harbor Road)
To approve with edit
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve with edit. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
C. Eversource Petition; Install Handhole & Conduit, 303 Main Street
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
Approve with edits (Eversource Petition; Install Handhole & Conduit, 303 Main Street)
To approve with edits
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve with edits. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
A. Year End Transfers – Finance Director Alix Heilala
Transfer the sum of $377,750 FROM Debt Service budget and $112,000 FROM Employee Benefits Budget; and Transfer $477,750 TO the DPW budget (DPW) and $12,000 TO the Insurance Budget
To transfer the sum of $377,750 FROM Debt Service budget and $112,000 FROM Employee Benefits Budget; and Transfer $477,750 TO the DPW budget (DPW) and $12,000 TO the Insurance Budget
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to transfer the sum of $377,750 FROM Debt Service budget and $112,000 FROM Employee Benefits Budget; and Transfer $477,750 TO the DPW budget (DPW) and $12,000 TO the Insurance Budget. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
B. Summer Residents Advisory Committee (SRAC) Request to Conduct a Survey of
Endorse the proposal of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee relative to the proposed survey
To endorse the proposal of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee relative to the proposed survey
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to endorse the proposal of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee relative to the proposed survey. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
a. Belt Filter Press Project Supplemental Funding – Transfer from Wastewater
Place the Belt Filter Article for $1,300,000 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant of September 18, 2023
To place the Belt Filter Article for $1,300,000 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant of September 18, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the Belt Filter Article for $1,300,000 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant of September 18, 2023. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
Recommend the Belt Filter Press Article for $1,300,000 with funding from the Wastewater Capital Stabilization fund
To Recommend the Belt Filter Press Article for $1,300,000 with funding from the Wastewater Capital Stabilization fund
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to Recommend the Belt Filter Press Article for $1,300,000 with funding from the Wastewater Capital Stabilization fund. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
E. Low-Lying Roads Study – Road Selection – Director of Coastal Resources Ted Keon
Endorse the roads as presented in the staff report for further study and site visits by the Cape Cod Commission
To endorse the roads as presented in the staff report for further study and site visits by the Cape Cod Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to endorse the roads as presented in the staff report for further study and site visits by the Cape Cod Commission. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
F. Consider Release of Executive Session Minutes
Approve and release the Executive Session Minutes with the one edit to public record for the dates as mentioned in the staff memo
To approve and release the Executive Session Minutes with the one edit to public record for the dates as mentioned in the staff memo
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve and release the Executive Session Minutes with the one edit to public record for the dates as mentioned in the staff memo. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
a. Airport Commission
Appoint Shawn Hobek to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Shawn Hobek to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Shawn Hobek to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)
Appoint Michael Geylin to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Michael Geylin to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to appoint Michael Geylin to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
Appoint Theodore Burke to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Theodore Burke to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Theodore Burke to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Appoint Robert B. Stevens as an Alternate to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert B. Stevens as an Alternate to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to appoint Robert B. Stevens as an Alternate to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
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