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Chatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

May 7, 2024

10 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. Consider Application for New Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License;

Grant a new seasonal all alcoholic beverage restaurant license to Mustard Seed LLC d/b/a Codo at 859 Main Street, Chatham

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant a new seasonal all alcoholic beverage restaurant license to Mustard Seed LLC d/b/a Codo at 859 Main Street, Chatham

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a new seasonal all alcoholic beverage restaurant license to Mustard Seed LLC d/b/a Codo at 859 Main Street, Chatham. 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 3 (PDF)

c. Consider General Bylaw Amendment; Revised Chapter 100 – Airport Approach

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens moved to close the hearing 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 13 (PDF)

a. Consider Request by the Martin Luther King (MLK) Action Team for Enhanced

Approve the public display of the history of Juneteenth in our public spaces and posting notices regarding work closures go out with historical information on the holiday as presented by the MLK...

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the public display of the history of Juneteenth in our public spaces and posting notices regarding work closures go out with historical information on the holiday as presented by the MLK Action Group

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the public display of the history of Juneteenth in our public spaces and posting notices regarding work closures go out with historical information on the holiday as presented by the MLK Action Group. 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 14 (PDF)

c. Consider Recommendation of Bikeways Committee for 15 mph Speed Limit on the

Establish a 15-mph speed limit on the Old Colony Rail Trail Bike Path as recommended by the Bikeways Committee

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To establish a 15-mph speed limit on the Old Colony Rail Trail Bike Path as recommended by the Bikeways Committee

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to establish a 15-mph speed limit on the Old Colony Rail Trail Bike Path as recommended by the Bikeways Committee. 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 15 (PDF)

d. Collective Bargaining Agreements Ratification Votes for Chatham Permanent Fire

Ratify and approve the Memorandum of Agreement for a successor collective bargaining agreement between the Town and NEPBA Local 115 effective from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To ratify and approve the Memorandum of Agreement for a successor collective bargaining agreement between the Town and NEPBA Local 115 effective from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to ratify and approve the Memorandum of Agreement for a successor collective bargaining agreement between the Town and NEPBA Local 115 effective from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. 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 16 (PDF)

Ratify and approve the Memorandum of Agreement for a successor collective bargaining agreement between the Town and MCOP Local 294 effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To ratify and approve the Memorandum of Agreement for a successor collective bargaining agreement between the Town and MCOP Local 294 effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to ratify and approve the Memorandum of Agreement for a successor collective bargaining agreement between the Town and MCOP Local 294 effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. 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 16 (PDF)

Ratify and approve the Memorandum of Agreement for a successor collective bargaining agreement between the Town and IAFF Local 2712 effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To ratify and approve the Memorandum of Agreement for a successor collective bargaining agreement between the Town and IAFF Local 2712 effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to ratify and approve the Memorandum of Agreement for a successor collective bargaining agreement between the Town and IAFF Local 2712 effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. 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 17 (PDF)

Place the Collective Bargaining Warrant Article 14 on the May 13, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for funding of cost items associated with successor CBAs for $30,000, $172,000, and $268,000

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Collective Bargaining Warrant Article 14 on the May 13, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for funding of cost items associated with successor CBAs for $30,000, $172,000, and $268,000

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the Collective Bargaining Warrant Article 14 on the May 13, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for funding of cost items associated with successor CBAs for $30,000, $172,000, and $268,000. Second: Roll Call: Mr. Schell 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 17 (PDF)

Recommend Article 14 (Collective Bargaining Agreements Ratification Votes for Chatham Permanent Fire)

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 14

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend Article 14. 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 17 (PDF)

V. Executive Session - MGL Chapter 30A, §21a (#3): To discuss strategy with respect to

Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, §21a(3): to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...

Minutes, page 18

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, §21a(3): to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares with no return to open session for the MA Coalition of Police Officers (MCOP) Local 294 Chatham Sergeant and Patrol Officer’s Union

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, §21a(3): to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares with no return to open session for the MA Coalition of Police Officers (MCOP) Local 294 Chatham Sergeant and Patrol Officer’s Union. 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 18 (PDF)

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