MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 20, 2024
14 recorded votes, 1 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. February 6, 2024
Approve the minutes of February 6, 2024 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve as amended. 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. February 13, 2024
Approve the minutes of February 13, 2024
To approve the minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. 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. Consider Complaints of a Nuisance Dog at 48 Sylvan Way, South Chatham and
Continue the public hearing until April 2, 2024 at 5:30 pm at George Ryder Rd and until that time, Ms. Terrio must always restrain the dogs and implement the use of a bark collar
To continue the public hearing until April 2, 2024 at 5:30 pm at George Ryder Rd and until that time, Ms. Terrio must always restrain the dogs and implement the use of a bark collar
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to continue the public hearing until April 2, 2024 at 5:30 pm at George Ryder Rd and until that time, Ms. Terrio must always restrain the dogs and implement the use of a bark collar. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
B. Tree Warden; Removal of Three Shade Trees (Sycamore Maples) in Town Right
Accept the recommendation of the interim Tree Warden for the removal of the three trees and support the remediation plan
To accept the recommendation of the interim Tree Warden for the removal of the three trees and support the remediation plan
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to accept the recommendation of the interim Tree Warden for the removal of the three trees and support the remediation plan. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
C. Consider Application for Change of Premise to Annual All Alcoholic Beverages
Approve the request as presented (Consider Application for Change of Premise to Annual All Alcoholic Beverages)
To approve the request as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the request as presented. 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. Consider Application for New Seasonal Wine & Malt Beverages Only License; OP
Approve the license application as requested (Consider Application for New Seasonal Wine & Malt Beverages Only License; OP)
To approve the license application as requested
Yes: Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, Schell
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the license application as requested. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: recused Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
E. Consider Application for Change of Class from Seasonal to Annual All Alcoholic
Approve the request as presented (Consider Application for Change of Class from Seasonal to Annual All Alcoholic)
To approve the request as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the request as presented. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
2. Town Department Operating and Capital Budget Presentations – Economic
Keep the Chamber of Commerce and Merchants’ Association budget at $95,000
To keep the Chamber of Commerce and Merchants’ Association budget at $95,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to keep the Chamber of Commerce and Merchants’ Association budget at $95,000. 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 Support of an Adult Day Care Center at the First United Methodist Church
That the Select Board endorse the concept of a pilot program for supportive adult day care in the Town of Chatham
That the Select Board endorse the concept of a pilot program for supportive adult day care in the Town of Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro moved that the Select Board endorse the concept of a pilot program for supportive adult day care in the Town of Chatham. 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. Approve and Sign the Warrant for the 2024 Presidential Primary
Approve and sign the warrant for the 2024 Presidential Primary
To approve and sign the warrant for the 2024 Presidential Primary
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve and sign the warrant for the 2024 Presidential Primary. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
1. Registrar
Appoint Ethel A. Shafter as Registrar until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Ethel A. Shafter as Registrar until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Ethel A. Shafter as Registrar until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Dean Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
2. Constable
Appoint Paul Tavalone as Constable until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Paul Tavalone as Constable until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Paul Tavalone as Constable until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
F. Release of Executive Session Minutes – Sciaba Construction Fish Pier Contract
Approve and release the executive session minutes regarding Sciaba Construction Fish Pier Contract Claims for the following dates: January 11, 2022; April 19, 2022; May 10, 2022; November 7, 2022;...
To approve and release the executive session minutes regarding Sciaba Construction Fish Pier Contract Claims for the following dates: January 11, 2022; April 19, 2022; May 10, 2022; November 7, 2022; August 24, 2021; October 21, 2019
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroAbstained: Schell
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve and release the executive session minutes regarding Sciaba Construction Fish Pier Contract Claims for the following dates: January 11, 2022; April 19, 2022; May 10, 2022; November 7, 2022; August 24, 2021; October 21, 2019 Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: abstain Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, 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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