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March 5, 2024
11 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. February 20, 2024
Approve the minutes of February 20, 2024 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 Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
B. February 21, 2024
Approve the minutes of February 21, 2024 as amended
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)
A. Consider Acceptance of Conservation Restriction for the Protection of Well 10 as
That the Board of Water Commissioners accept and approve the conservation restriction as presented
That the Board of Water Commissioners accept and approve the conservation restriction as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Board of Water Commissioners accept and approve the conservation restriction 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. General Bylaw Amendment (Authorized Revolving Funds) Ch. 37, sec. 5
Place the article as presented (General Bylaw Amendment (Authorized Revolving Funds) Ch. 37, sec. 5)
To place the article as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the article 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)
Recommend the article (General Bylaw Amendment (Authorized Revolving Funds) Ch. 37, sec. 5)
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)
3. General Bylaw Amendment (Waterways) Ch. 265, sec. 20 (B & C) –
Place the article as presented (General Bylaw Amendment (Waterways) Ch. 265, sec. 20 (B & C) –)
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)
Recommend the article (General Bylaw Amendment (Waterways) Ch. 265, sec. 20 (B & C) –)
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)
4. Proposed Tree Protection Bylaw – Chatham Friends of Trees (DeeDee
Sponsor and place the article as presented by the Friends of Trees with the stipulation that Town Counsel’s comments be incorporated and addressed, including the fine schedule
To sponsor and place the article as presented by the Friends of Trees with the stipulation that Town Counsel’s comments be incorporated and addressed, including the fine schedule
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to sponsor and place the article as presented by the Friends of Trees with the stipulation that Town Counsel’s comments be incorporated and addressed, including the fine schedule. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
Recommend the article (Proposed Tree Protection Bylaw – Chatham Friends of Trees (DeeDee)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion 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: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Place a zoning bylaw amendment placeholder to accommodate the proposed tree bylaw and an article to establish the associated revolving fund
To place a zoning bylaw amendment placeholder to accommodate the proposed tree bylaw and an article to establish the associated revolving fund
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place a zoning bylaw amendment placeholder to accommodate the proposed tree bylaw and an article to establish the associated revolving fund. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
VI. Executive Session – MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21a (6) and (3)
Enter executive session in accordance with MGL Ch. 30A, section 21a (6) and (3): (6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (96 Commerce Park South; 0 Pleasant...
To enter executive session in accordance with MGL Ch. 30A, section 21a (6) and (3): (6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (96 Commerce Park South; 0 Pleasant Street) that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body – and the Chair so Declares with No Return to Open Session (3) To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining Tentative Agreements (Chatham Permanent Fire Fighters International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2712 and Chatham Sergeants and Police Officers – MCOP Local 294) if 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 executive session in accordance with MGL Ch. 30A, section 21a (6) and (3): (6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (96 Commerce Park South; 0 Pleasant Street) that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body – and the Chair so Declares with No Return to Open Session (3) To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining Tentative Agreements (Chatham Permanent Fire Fighters International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2712 and Chatham Sergeants and Police Officers – MCOP Local 294) if 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)
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