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January 16, 2024
7 recorded votes, 2 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
A. January 9, 2024
Approve the minutes of January 9, 2024 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Nicastro, SchellAbstained: Metters
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: abstain, due to absence from January 9, 2024 meeting..” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
A. Consider Placement of Sharks for Chatham Art in the Park 2024 – Kristen Muller,
Approve the display of Sharks in the Park during Art in the Park as proposed by the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association
To approve the display of Sharks in the Park during Art in the Park as proposed by the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the display of Sharks in the Park during Art in the Park as proposed by the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)
B. Waterways Advisory Committee Request for a Letter of Support for Bill H.3362 - The
Endorse the letter as drafted by the Waterways Advisory Committee and Harbormaster Department
To endorse the letter as drafted by the Waterways Advisory Committee and Harbormaster Department
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to endorse the letter as drafted by the Waterways Advisory Committee and Harbormaster Department. Second: Ms. Davis It was asked that the Cape legislative delegation be copied on transmittal of the letter of support. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
C. Transfer Station Phase I & Phase II Project Update – Director of Public Works Rob
Accept and approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and proceed with Phase II with the funding as proposed
To accept and approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and proceed with Phase II with the funding as proposed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to accept and approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and proceed with Phase II with the funding as proposed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
D. Update and Recommendations on Grinder Pump Policy and Purchasing - Water and
In light of the discussion at tonight’s meeting to remand the issue back to the WSAC for further consideration in light of discussion and also to refer a request to the Board of Health that they...
In light of the discussion at tonight’s meeting to remand the issue back to the WSAC for further consideration in light of discussion and also to refer a request to the Board of Health that they consider imposing a moratorium on grinder pump connections pending consideration by the Town of a grinder pump policy
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion in light of the discussion at tonight’s meeting to remand the issue back to the WSAC for further consideration in light of discussion and also to refer a request to the Board of Health that they consider imposing a moratorium on grinder pump connections pending consideration by the Town of a grinder pump policy. Second: Ms. Davis Mr. Schell put forward an amendment that if a homeowner decides to move forward with a grinder pump connection, they can do so. Mr. Nicastro accepted the proposed amendment to the motion. Second to the Amendment: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
E. Consider Amendments to Select Board Meeting Public Participation Policy and Public
Adopt the Select Board Meeting Public Participation Policy and Public Announcement and Agenda Request Policy as edited and amended
To adopt the Select Board Meeting Public Participation Policy and Public Announcement and Agenda Request Policy as edited and amended
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Nicastro, SchellNo: Metters
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to adopt the Select Board Meeting Public Participation Policy and Public Announcement and Agenda Request Policy as edited and amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: no.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
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