MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 1, 2023
8 recorded votes, 1 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
During the meeting:
- Cory Metters stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Mr. Metters recused himself as Chair for this agenda item and muted his microphone and turned off his camera.”).
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of July 25, 2023 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
A. Bikeways Committee Bench Donation – Director of Public Works Rob Faley, Bikeways
Endorse the Bikeways Committee’s request to accept donations for benches to be placed along the Old Colony Rail Trail
To endorse the Bikeways Committee’s request to accept donations for benches to be placed along the Old Colony Rail Trail
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to endorse the Bikeways Committee’s request to accept donations for benches to be placed along the Old Colony Rail Trail. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
B. Discussion for Dates and Content for Two (2) Town Hall style meetings for the Center
Set the dates of the upcoming two (2) meetings, one being a question and presentation meeting to the public by the project team and the other citizen presentations to the public for the dates of...
To set the dates of the upcoming two (2) meetings, one being a question and presentation meeting to the public by the project team and the other citizen presentations to the public for the dates of Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. and the second to be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. and; that the presentations and questions be limited to five (5) minutes and also; to endorse the formats discussed tonight
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to set the dates of the upcoming two (2) meetings, one being a question and presentation meeting to the public by the project team and the other citizen presentations to the public for the dates of Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. and the second to be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. and; that the presentations and questions be limited to five (5) minutes and also; to endorse the formats discussed tonight. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
C. Consider the Abatement of Tax for 0 Meetinghouse Rd (Parcel ID #4E-11A-22A) –
Abate the remaining FY2023 taxes on 0 Meetinghouse Rd (Parcel ID #4E-11A-22A) per Chapter 59, section 72A of the Massachusetts General Laws
To abate the remaining FY2023 taxes on 0 Meetinghouse Rd (Parcel ID #4E-11A-22A) per Chapter 59, section 72A of the Massachusetts General Laws
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to abate the remaining FY2023 taxes on 0 Meetinghouse Rd (Parcel ID #4E-11A-22A) per Chapter 59, section 72A of the Massachusetts General Laws. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
1. Election Officials – Town Clerk Julie Smith
For approval of the recommendation for the appointment of election officials as submitted by the Town Clerk
For approval of the recommendation for the appointment of election officials as submitted by the Town Clerk
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro Made a motion for approval of the recommendation for the appointment of election officials as submitted by the Town Clerk. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
2. Pleasant Bay Alliance
Appoint Janet Williams to the Pleasant Bay Alliance until work is completed, unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Janet Williams to the Pleasant Bay Alliance until work is completed, unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens Made a motion to appoint Janet Williams to the Pleasant Bay Alliance until work is completed, unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
3. Community Preservation Committee
Appoint Ann Ryan as a Member-at-Large to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Ann Ryan as a Member-at-Large to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to appoint Ann Ryan as a Member-at-Large to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
That the Select Board move to go into executive session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of Seth Taylor v. Chatham Select Board (Barnstable...
That the Select Board move to go into executive session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of Seth Taylor v. Chatham Select Board (Barnstable Superior Court no. 2372CV00236), whereas an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and the chair so declares with no return to open session
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Select Board move to go into executive session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of Seth Taylor v. Chatham Select Board (Barnstable Superior Court no. 2372CV00236), whereas an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and the chair so declares with no return to open session. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
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