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December 12, 2023
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Jeffrey Dykens was absent.
Present: Cory Metters, Michael Schell, Shareen Davis, Dean Nicastro
Absent: Jeffrey Dykens
Every vote, in order
A. December 5, 2023
Approve the minutes of December 5, 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 Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
A. Utility Hearing: New Handhold 122/H2A and 65’ +/- of 1-4” conduit; Seapine Road;
Install one handhole 122/H2A and 65’ +/- 1-4” conduit to provide upgraded underground service at 16 Seapine Road with the inclusion of the material that was added to the public record and to...
To install one handhole 122/H2A and 65’ +/- 1-4” conduit to provide upgraded underground service at 16 Seapine Road with the inclusion of the material that was added to the public record and to ensure a police detail if deemed necessary
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to install one handhole 122/H2A and 65’ +/- 1-4” conduit to provide upgraded underground service at 16 Seapine Road with the inclusion of the material that was added to the public record and to ensure a police detail if deemed necessary. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)
B. Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee Report – Continuance of Public Hearing from
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 Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)
Disband the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee
To disband the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee
No: Davis, Metters, Nicastro, Schell
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to disband the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll call Dean Nicastro: no Shareen Davis: no Michael Schell: no Cory Metters: no.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)
A. Consider Chatham Pesticide Reduction Home Rule Petition – Laura Kelley, Protect
Refer this proposal to the Board of Health for a recommendation back to the Select Board so the item can be considered for placement on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To refer this proposal to the Board of Health for a recommendation back to the Select Board so the item can be considered for placement on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to refer this proposal to the Board of Health for a recommendation back to the Select Board so the item can be considered for placement on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
B. Consider License to Use Agreement - Chatham Municipal Fish Pier South Jog by
Approve the licenses for Robert B. Our and Wilkinson Environmental for the period indicated in the agreement; and get a recommendation for a fee structure from the staff
To approve the licenses for Robert B. Our and Wilkinson Environmental for the period indicated in the agreement; and get a recommendation for a fee structure from the staff
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the licenses for Robert B. Our and Wilkinson Environmental for the period indicated in the agreement; and get a recommendation for a fee structure from the staff. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
C. Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (“The Trust”) Financing Agreement – Director of
Approve the financing agreement for the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Fund as proposed by the Director of Finance and authorize the signatures accordingly
To approve the financing agreement for the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Fund as proposed by the Director of Finance and authorize the signatures accordingly
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the financing agreement for the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Fund as proposed by the Director of Finance and authorize the signatures accordingly. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
B. Discussion of Collective Bargaining Strategy
Adjourn public session and enter into executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (New England Police Benevolent Association...
To adjourn public session and enter into executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Tentative Agreement and Collective Bargaining Strategy) if an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Bargaining position of the Select Board and the Chair so Declares with no return to Open Session. A. New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Tentative Agreement for Successor Agreement – July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027 B. Discussion of Collective Bargaining Strategy
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to adjourn public session and enter into executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, section 21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Tentative Agreement and Collective Bargaining Strategy) if an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Bargaining position of the Select Board and the Chair so Declares with no return to Open Session. A. New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Tentative Agreement for Successor Agreement – July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027 B. Discussion of Collective Bargaining Strategy Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
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