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August 20, 2024
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael Schell, Dean Nicastro, Shareen Davis, Jeffrey Dykens, Cory Metters
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. August 6, 2024
Approve the minutes of August 6, 2024 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve as amended. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
A. Consider Proclamation for Suicide Prevention and Action Month – September
Proclaim the month of September 2024 as National Suicide Prevention and Action Month in the Town of Chatham, MA
To proclaim the month of September 2024 as National Suicide Prevention and Action Month in the Town of Chatham, MA
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to proclaim the month of September 2024 as National Suicide Prevention and Action Month in the Town of Chatham, MA. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
B. Consider Use of Town Property; Kate Gould Park Art Installation, Chatham First
Approve the use of Town property at Kate Gould Park for an art installation on December 31, 2024
To approve the use of Town property at Kate Gould Park for an art installation on December 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the use of Town property at Kate Gould Park for an art installation on December 31, 2024. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
C. Consider License to Enter and Use Real Property at 129 Stephen Drive, Chatham,
Approve the License to Enter and Use Real Property at 129 Stephen Drive, Chatham with the discussed edit to the dates
To approve the License to Enter and Use Real Property at 129 Stephen Drive, Chatham with the discussed edit to the dates
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the License to Enter and Use Real Property at 129 Stephen Drive, Chatham with the discussed edit to the dates. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
1. Article Review, Place, and Vote Recommendation
Place the article (Article Review, Place, and Vote Recommendation)
To place the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Article Review, Place, and Vote Recommendation)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
2. Consider closing of the Warrant (Warrant to be posted on or before
Close the 2024 Special Town Meeting September 16, 2024 Warrant
To close the 2024 Special Town Meeting September 16, 2024 Warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to close the 2024 Special Town Meeting September 16, 2024 Warrant. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
1. Waterways Advisory Committee
Appoint David Oppenheim to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint David Oppenheim to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
Yes: Davis, Dykens, SchellNo: NicastroAbstained: Metters
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to appoint David Oppenheim to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: abstain Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: no Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
VI. Executive Session – MGL Chapter 30A, §21 (3) – To discuss strategy with respect to
That the Select Board enter into Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, §21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Chatham Municipal Employee Association) and that the...
That the Select Board enter into Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, §21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Chatham Municipal Employee Association) and that the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body with no return to open session
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Select Board enter into Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, §21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Chatham Municipal Employee Association) and that the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body with no return to open session. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
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