MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
September 10, 2024
15 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. July 9, 2024
Approve the minutes of July 9, 2024 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
A. FY2025 Tax Classification Hearing – Town Assessor Ardelle Kelley
That the Town of Chatham continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1” and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption
That the Town of Chatham continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1” and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Town of Chatham continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1” and to reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
i. Placement of “Thickly Settled” sign on Barn Hill Road between Harding’s
Approve the placement of “Thickly Settled” sign on Barn Hill Road Between Harding’s Beach Rd. and Hunter Rise
To approve the placement of “Thickly Settled” sign on Barn Hill Road Between Harding’s Beach Rd. and Hunter Rise
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the placement of “Thickly Settled” sign on Barn Hill Road Between Harding’s Beach Rd. and Hunter Rise. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
ii. Installation of Two (2) New Stop Signs at the Intersection of Cedar St. and
Place two new stop signs at the intersection of Cedar St. and Battlefield Road
To place two new stop signs at the intersection of Cedar St. and Battlefield Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place two new stop signs at the intersection of Cedar St. and Battlefield Road. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
iii. Installation of Two (2) “Thickly Settled” signs on Cross St.
Approve the placement of 30 mph Thickly Settled signs as presented and refer the item of 25 mph speed limits throughout Town on all Thickly Settled roads to the Traffic Safety Committee for...
To approve the placement of 30 mph Thickly Settled signs as presented and refer the item of 25 mph speed limits throughout Town on all Thickly Settled roads to the Traffic Safety Committee for recommendation
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens moved to approve the placement of 30 mph Thickly Settled signs as presented and refer the item of 25 mph speed limits throughout Town on all Thickly Settled roads to the Traffic Safety Committee for recommendation. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffery Dykens; yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
v. Installation of Two (2) Radar Advisory Speed Signs on Old Queen Anne
Approve the placement of two radar advisory speed signs on Old Queen Anne Road in the area of Winterset Dr
To approve the placement of two radar advisory speed signs on Old Queen Anne Road in the area of Winterset Dr
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the placement of two radar advisory speed signs on Old Queen Anne Road in the area of Winterset Dr. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffery Dykens; yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
A. Consider Amending the Town’s Budget and Financial Management Policies to
Refer the proposed amendment to the Finance Committee and the Town’s financial advisors to review and refer a recommendation back to the Select Board for consideration
To refer the proposed amendment to the Finance Committee and the Town’s financial advisors to review and refer a recommendation back to the Select Board for consideration
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to refer the proposed amendment to the Finance Committee and the Town’s financial advisors to review and refer a recommendation back to the Select Board for consideration. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffery Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)
B. Consider Request to Remove “No Parking” Signs in front of 513 Main Street
Defer action and refer the matter to the Parking Solutions Working Group for review and a recommendation to the Select Board
To defer action and refer the matter to the Parking Solutions Working Group for review and a recommendation to the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to defer action and refer the matter to the Parking Solutions Working Group for review and a recommendation to the Select Board. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffery Dykens; yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
C. Consider Acceptance of Memorial Bench Donation at Old Mill Boat Yard – Ted
That the Select Board approve the donation as presented
That the Select Board approve the donation as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis thanked the donors and made a motion that the Select Board approve the donation as presented. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffery Dykens; yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
D. Consider Outdoor Display of Goods and Sales at 632 Main Street, Chatham on
Approve the outdoor display of goods and sales at 632 Main Street, Chatham on September 19 and 20, 2024 as presented
To approve the outdoor display of goods and sales at 632 Main Street, Chatham on September 19 and 20, 2024 as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the outdoor display of goods and sales at 632 Main Street, Chatham on September 19 and 20, 2024 as presented. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffery Dykens; yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
E. Consider Acceptance of Tree Donation at Veterans Field from the Chatham
Accept the donation as presented (Consider Acceptance of Tree Donation at Veterans Field from the Chatham)
To accept the donation as presented
Yes: Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, SchellAbstained: Davis
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to accept the donation as presented. Second: Mr. Dykens Ms. Davis had a question about the suggested location and didn’t feel that it was the best place to place the trees. She stated she is not against the trees but rather the location. Director of Public Works Rob Faley noted that the trees are off to the side and the Bikeways Committee was talking about making a focused seating area at the end of the bike path by where the trees will be planted. Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffery Dykens; yes Shareen Davis: abstain Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
F. Consider Acceptance of a Donation of $50,000 to the Tree Protection Bylaw
That the Select Board approve the donation of $50,000 to the Tree Protection Bylaw Fund and that a thank you letter be sent to the donors and an acknowledgement of Mr. Wightman’s work
That the Select Board approve the donation of $50,000 to the Tree Protection Bylaw Fund and that a thank you letter be sent to the donors and an acknowledgement of Mr. Wightman’s work
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion that the Select Board approve the donation of $50,000 to the Tree Protection Bylaw Fund and that a thank you letter be sent to the donors and an acknowledgement of Mr. Wightman’s work. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffery Dykens; yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
a. Conservation Commission
Appoint Robert Del Vecchio as a member of the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert Del Vecchio as a member of the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to appoint Robert Del Vecchio as a member of the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
b. Cultural Council
Appoint Ann Wade as a member of the Cultural Council until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Ann Wade as a member of the Cultural Council until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to appoint Ann Wade as a member of the Cultural Council until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
VII. Executive Session – MGL Chapter 30A, §21 (3) – To discuss strategy with respect to
That the Board enter executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, §21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (32 Mill Hill Rd) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
That the Board enter executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, §21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (32 Mill Hill Rd) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body and the Chair so declares with no return to open session
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Board enter executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, §21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (32 Mill Hill Rd) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body and the Chair so declares with no return to open session. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
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