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Chatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

February 6, 2024

13 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

A. January 27, 2024

Approve the minutes of January 27, 2024 as amended

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

B. January 30, 2024

Approve the minutes of January 30, 2024 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 Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)

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

A. New Fishermen’s Storage Area License to Use Policy and Process Considerations -

Approve the issuance of three licenses for the Fishermen’s Storage area to be issued to the three Chatham residents utilizing the temporary space and that the list of items not to be stored on...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the issuance of three licenses for the Fishermen’s Storage area to be issued to the three Chatham residents utilizing the temporary space and that the list of items not to be stored on site be further clarified to include dinghies and boats; that any fishing net storage must be in vats with tops and covers; and the storage of hydraulic oil will not be permitted

From the minutes

“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the issuance of three licenses for the Fishermen’s Storage area to be issued to the three Chatham residents utilizing the temporary space and that the list of items not to be stored on site be further clarified to include dinghies and boats; that any fishing net storage must be in vats with tops and covers; and the storage of hydraulic oil will not be permitted. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

i. Department of Public Works (Highway, Transfer Station, Sewer, Cemetery,

Place the Transfer Station Roll-off Truck in the amount of $361,700 on the Warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Transfer Station Roll-off Truck in the amount of $361,700 on the Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the Transfer Station Roll-off Truck in the amount of $361,700 on the Warrant. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)

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

Recommend the Transfer Station Roll-off Truck in the amount of $361,700

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Recommend the Transfer Station Roll-off Truck in the amount of $361,700

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro recommended the Transfer Station Roll-off Truck in the amount of $361,700. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

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

Place the Sewer Requests for Lining of 8-inch AC Force main pipe in the amount of $1,000,000, $170,000 for the Original Sewer Collection System Repairs, $265,000 for Rehab of the Septage Building...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Sewer Requests for Lining of 8-inch AC Force main pipe in the amount of $1,000,000, $170,000 for the Original Sewer Collection System Repairs, $265,000 for Rehab of the Septage Building Lakeside, and $300,000 for WPCF Electronic Systems Upgrade, in the amount of $1,734,000 on the Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made motion to place the Sewer Requests for Lining of 8-inch AC Force main pipe in the amount of $1,000,000, $170,000 for the Original Sewer Collection System Repairs, $265,000 for Rehab of the Septage Building Lakeside, and $300,000 for WPCF Electronic Systems Upgrade, in the amount of $1,734,000 on the Warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)

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

Recommend the Sewer Requests for Lining of 8-inch AC Force main pipe in the amount of $1,000,000, $170,000 for the Original Sewer Collection System Repairs, $265,000 for Rehab of the Septage...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the Sewer Requests for Lining of 8-inch AC Force main pipe in the amount of $1,000,000, $170,000 for the Original Sewer Collection System Repairs, $265,000 for Rehab of the Septage Building Lakeside, and $300,000 for WPCF Electronic Systems Upgrade, in the amount of $1,734,000

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the Sewer Requests for Lining of 8-inch AC Force main pipe in the amount of $1,000,000, $170,000 for the Original Sewer Collection System Repairs, $265,000 for Rehab of the Septage Building Lakeside, and $300,000 for WPCF Electronic Systems Upgrade, in the amount of $1,734,000. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

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

ii. Water Operating Budget and Water Capital Articles

Place the Water Operating Budget in the amount of $4,399,250 on the Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Water Operating Budget in the amount of $4,399,250 on the Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro moved to place the Water Operating Budget in the amount of $4,399,250 on the Warrant. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)

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

Recommend the Water Operating Budget in the amount of $4,399,250

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the Water Operating Budget in the amount of $4,399,250

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro moved to recommend the Water Operating Budget in the amount of $4,399,250. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

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

Place the Water Capital – Water Mains in the amount of $500,000 on the Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Water Capital – Water Mains in the amount of $500,000 on the Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro moved to place the Water Capital – Water Mains in the amount of $500,000 on the Warrant. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

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

Recommend the Water Capital – Water Mains in the amount of $500,000

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the Water Capital – Water Mains in the amount of $500,000

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro moved to recommend the Water Capital – Water Mains in the amount of $500,000. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

C. Consider Policy Regarding Display of Flags on Town Property

Adopt the policy regarding the display of flags on Town property as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt the policy regarding the display of flags on Town property as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adopt the policy regarding the display of flags on Town property as presented. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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