MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 3, 2023
16 recorded votes, 7 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:
- Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Ms. Davis recused herself from this item and stepped away from the dais.”).
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of September 19, 2023 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens 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: Dykens, second: Davis)
A. Tree Warden Hearings
That the wood from the Horse Chestnut tree be used to memorialize the tree with Friends of Trees and the Eldredge Public Library Trustees recommendation. Amendment
That the wood from the Horse Chestnut tree be used to memorialize the tree with Friends of Trees and the Eldredge Public Library Trustees recommendation. Amendment
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis offered an amendment that the wood from the Horse Chestnut tree be used to memorialize the tree with Friends of Trees and the Eldredge Public Library Trustees recommendation. Amendment Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
ii. George Ryder Road; Removal of Thirty-two (32) trees of varying size and
That having considered the testimony at the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the Board vote to approve the removal of thirty-two (32) public shade trees identified in the notice to allow for the...
That having considered the testimony at the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the Board vote to approve the removal of thirty-two (32) public shade trees identified in the notice to allow for the construction of the George Ryder Road shared use path
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Nicastro, SchellNo: Metters
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion that having considered the testimony at the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the Board vote to approve the removal of thirty-two (32) public shade trees identified in the notice to allow for the construction of the George Ryder Road shared use path. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: no.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
The resolution to include periodic reporting to the Select Board of progress of the development of the mitigation plan
To the resolution to include periodic reporting to the Select Board of progress of the development of the mitigation plan
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell offered an amendment to the resolution to include periodic reporting to the Select Board of progress of the development of the mitigation plan. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Schell)
A. Open the 2023-2024 Bay Scallop Season – Shellfish Constable Renée Gagne
Open the 2023-2024 bay scallop season on Wednesday, November 1, 2023
To open the 2023-2024 bay scallop season on Wednesday, November 1, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to open the 2023-2024 bay scallop season on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
B. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol Permit for Oct 21, 2023 (Oktoberfest); Dec. 8
That the Board grant a special one-day permit to Brian Voelkel of Mahi Gold of 465 Main Street for wine and malt beverages only for the following dates and times: Oct 21, 2023 (Oktoberfest); Dec....
That the Board grant a special one-day permit to Brian Voelkel of Mahi Gold of 465 Main Street for wine and malt beverages only for the following dates and times: Oct 21, 2023 (Oktoberfest); Dec. 8 and 9, 2023 (Holiday Stroll Weekend), Dec 31, 2023 and Jan 1, 2024 (First Night) served in store
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro moved that the Board grant a special one-day permit to Brian Voelkel of Mahi Gold of 465 Main Street for wine and malt beverages only for the following dates and times: Oct 21, 2023 (Oktoberfest); Dec. 8 and 9, 2023 (Holiday Stroll Weekend), Dec 31, 2023 and Jan 1, 2024 (First Night) served in store. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
C. Consider Acceptance of Gift from Chatham Garden Club of Two Planters to be
Accept the gift from Mary Ellen Sobol of two planters to be placed in Chase Park as discussed
To accept the gift from Mary Ellen Sobol of two planters to be placed in Chase Park as discussed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to accept the gift from Mary Ellen Sobol of two planters to be placed in Chase Park as discussed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
D. Opioid Settlement Committee Update – Health Agent Judith Giorgio
That the Board support staff move forward with the agreements as proposed and discussed
That the Board support staff move forward with the agreements as proposed and discussed
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion that the Board support staff move forward with the agreements as proposed and discussed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)
i. (Newly Comprised) Affordable Housing Trust
Appoint Michael Schell as the Select Board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2024 or unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Michael Schell as the Select Board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2024 or unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Michael Schell as the Select Board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2024 or 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 Shareen Davis as a Select Board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint Shareen Davis as a Select Board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Shareen Davis as a Select Board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or 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 Karolyn McClelland as the Community Housing Partnership representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed
To appoint Karolyn McClelland as the Community Housing Partnership representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis moved to appoint Karolyn McClelland as the Community Housing Partnership representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
Choice vote: Rick Leavitt was appointed as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed
Choice between nominees: David Oppenheim; Rick Leavitt
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Dean Nicastro: Rick Leavitt; Shareen Davis: Rick Leavitt; Jeffrey Dykens: Rick Leavitt; Michael Schell: David Oppenheim; Cory Metters: David Oppenheim. The second is recorded as “Mr. Dykens”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to nominate David Oppenheim as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed. Second: Mr. Schell Mr. Nicastro made a motion to nominate Rick Leavitt as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Rick Leavitt Shareen Davis: Rick Leavitt Jeffrey Dykens: Rick Leavitt Michael Schell: David Oppenheim Cory Metters: David Oppenheim Rick Leavitt was appointed as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed..”
Choice vote: David Oppenheim was appointed as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed
Choice between nominees: David Oppenheim; Luther Bates
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Dean Nicastro: Luther Bates; Shareen Davis: David Oppenheim; Jeffrey Dykens: David Oppenheim; Michael Schell: David Oppenheim; Cory Metters: David Oppenheim. The second is recorded as “Mr. Schell”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to nominate David Oppenheim as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed. Second: Mr. Schell Mr. Nicastro made a motion to nominate Luther Bates as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Luther Bates Shareen Davis: David Oppenheim Jeffrey Dykens: David Oppenheim Michael Schell: David Oppenheim Cory Metters: David Oppenheim David Oppenheim was appointed as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed..”
Choice vote: Leslie Schneeberger was appointed as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed
Choice between nominees: Leslie Schneeberger; Luther Bates
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Dean Nicastro: Leslie Schneeberger; Shareen Davis: Leslie Schneeberger; Jeffrey Dykens: Leslie Schneeberger; Michael Schell: Luther Bates; Cory Metters: Leslie Schneeberger. The second is recorded as “Mr. Nicastro”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to nominate Leslie Schneeberger as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Mr. Schell made a motion to nominate Luthor Bates as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: Leslie Schneeberger Shareen Davis: Leslie Schneeberger Jeffrey Dykens: Leslie Schneeberger Michael Schell: Luther Bates Cory Metters: Leslie Schneeberger Leslie Schneeberger was appointed as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed..”
Choice vote: Bruce Beane was appointed as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed
Choice between nominees: Bruce Beane; Kathy Doyle
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Dean Nicastro: Bruce Beane; Shareen Davis: Kathy Doyle; Jeffrey Dykens: Bruce Beane; Michael Schell: Bruce Beane; Cory Metters: Bruce Beane. The second is recorded as “Mr. Nicastro”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to nominate Bruce Beane as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Ms. Davis made a motion to nominate Kathy Doyle as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Bruce Beane Shareen Davis: Kathy Doyle Jeffrey Dykens: Bruce Beane Michael Schell: Bruce Beane Cory Metters: Bruce Beane Bruce Beane was appointed as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor appointed..”
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
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