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Chatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

August 15, 2023

7 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 of August 1, 2023 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes as amended

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffery Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)

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

B. Approve Signing Conservation Restriction on 0 Orleans Road (Parcel 9K-3B-C3) as

Approve signing the Conservation Restriction on 0 Orleans Road (Parcel 9K-3B-C3) as voted at the 2019 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve signing the Conservation Restriction on 0 Orleans Road (Parcel 9K-3B-C3) as voted at the 2019 Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Schell made a motion to approve signing the Conservation Restriction on 0 Orleans Road (Parcel 9K-3B-C3) as voted at the 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffery Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

C. Consider Sending Letter of Support for the Holtec Tentative Determination Denial of

Send a letter of support to MassDEP for the public comment period ending on August 31, 2023 in regard to the Tentative Determination to Deny a Surface Water Discharge permit to Holtec International

Minutes, page 5

DenyPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To send a letter of support to MassDEP for the public comment period ending on August 31, 2023 in regard to the Tentative Determination to Deny a Surface Water Discharge permit to Holtec International

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to send a letter of support to MassDEP for the public comment period ending on August 31, 2023 in regard to the Tentative Determination to Deny a Surface Water Discharge permit to Holtec International. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffery Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

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

1. Bikeways Committee

Appoint William Leigh to the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint William Leigh to the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Mr. Schell Made a motion to appoint William Leigh to the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffery Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)

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

2. Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund

Appoint Jill Goldsmith as the Chatham representative to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 29C §20 until October 11, 2025 unless sooner...

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Jill Goldsmith as the Chatham representative to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 29C §20 until October 11, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Jill Goldsmith as the Chatham representative to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 29C §20 until October 11, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffery Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

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

3. Community Preservation Committee

Appoint Arthur Spruch as the Planning Board representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Arthur Spruch as the Planning Board representative 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 Arthur Spruch as the Planning Board representative 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 Jeffery Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn the select board meeting

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the select board meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn the select board meeting. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffery Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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