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Chatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

February 21, 2024

17 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

1. Waterfront Bond Article Reauthorization

Place the Waterfront Bond Article as presented on the Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Waterfront Bond Article as presented on the Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the Waterfront Bond Article as presented on the Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recommend the Waterfront Bond Article (Waterfront Bond Article Reauthorization)

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the Waterfront Bond Article

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

2. Dredging

Place the Dredging article as presented (Dredging)

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Dredging article as presented

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recommend the Dredging article (Dredging)

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the Dredging article

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the Dredging article. 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 10 (PDF)

3. Prior Year Bills (Free Cash)

Place the article as presented (Prior Year Bills (Free Cash))

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the article as presented

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Recommend the article (Prior Year Bills (Free Cash))

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the article

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens moved to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

5. Airport Revolving Fund Authorization – MGL Ch. 44, section 53E1/2

Place the Consolidated Revolving Funds article as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Consolidated Revolving Funds article as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro moved to place the Consolidated Revolving Funds article 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Recommend the consolidated revolving funds (Airport Revolving Fund Authorization – MGL Ch. 44, section 53E1/2)

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the consolidated revolving funds

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the consolidated revolving funds. 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 12 (PDF)

6. Stabilization Appropriation per Policies (Transfer from Overlay Surplus)

Place the article as presented (Stabilization Appropriation per Policies (Transfer from Overlay Surplus))

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the article as presented

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Recommend the article (Stabilization Appropriation per Policies (Transfer from Overlay Surplus))

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the article

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens moved to recommend the article 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 12 (PDF)

7. Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Funding (Tax Levy)

Place the article as presented (Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Funding (Tax Levy))

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the article as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the article as presented. 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 13 (PDF)

Recommend the article (Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Funding (Tax Levy))

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the article

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. 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 13 (PDF)

a. Chatham Municipal Airport Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations

Place the article as presented (Chatham Municipal Airport Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations)

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the article as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the article 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 14 (PDF)

Recommend the article (Chatham Municipal Airport Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations)

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the article

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. 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 14 (PDF)

b. Chatham Municipal Airport Capital Improvement Projects

Place the article as presented (Chatham Municipal Airport Capital Improvement Projects)

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the article as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro moved to place the article as presented. 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 15 (PDF)

Recommend the article (Chatham Municipal Airport Capital Improvement Projects)

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the article

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article. 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 15 (PDF)

IV. Executive Session – MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21a (3)

Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, section 21a(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Chatham Permanent Fire Fighters International Association of Fire...

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, section 21a(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Chatham Permanent Fire Fighters International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2712 and Chatham Sergeants and Police Officers – MCOP Local 294) as an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the Select Board with no return to open session

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, section 21a(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Chatham Permanent Fire Fighters International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2712 and Chatham Sergeants and Police Officers – MCOP Local 294) as an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the Select Board with no return to open session. 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 15 (PDF)

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