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February 25, 2025
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Jeffrey Dykens was absent.
Present: Michael Schell, Dean Nicastro, Shareen Davis, Cory Metters
Absent: Jeffrey Dykens
Every vote, in order
A. February 18, 2025
Approve the minutes of February 18, 2025 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
Yes: Davis, Nicastro, SchellAbstained: Metters
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: abstain Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes The motion passed in a vote of 3-0-1.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
A. FY2026 Budget Review; Transmittal of the Recommended FY2026 Operating and
Transfer the proposed FY2026 Operating and Capital Budgets to the Finance Committee per the Town of Chatham by general bylaw which requires it to be submitted on or before March 1, 2025
To transfer the proposed FY2026 Operating and Capital Budgets to the Finance Committee per the Town of Chatham by general bylaw which requires it to be submitted on or before March 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to transfer the proposed FY2026 Operating and Capital Budgets to the Finance Committee per the Town of Chatham by general bylaw which requires it to be submitted on or before March 1, 2025. Second: Ms. Davis Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Vote to place the FY2026 Operating Budget article in the amount of $44,154,028 on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To vote to place the FY2026 Operating Budget article in the amount of $44,154,028 on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to vote to place the FY2026 Operating Budget article in the amount of $44,154,028 on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Place the FY2026 Capital Budget article in the amount of $3,162,650 on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the FY2026 Capital Budget article in the amount of $3,162,650 on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the FY2026 Capital Budget article in the amount of $3,162,650 on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
Recommend the following 2026 Budgets to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: a. The Operating Budget in the amount of $44,154,028 and b. The Capital Budget in the amount of $3,162,650
To recommend the following 2026 Budgets to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: a. The Operating Budget in the amount of $44,154,028 and b. The Capital Budget in the amount of $3,162,650
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the following 2026 Budgets to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: a. The Operating Budget in the amount of $44,154,028 and b. The Capital Budget in the amount of $3,162,650. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
B. Annual Town Meeting Articles Review
That the protective zoning bylaw amendment be referred to the planning board for a public hearing
That the protective zoning bylaw amendment be referred to the planning board for a public hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion that the protective zoning bylaw amendment be referred to the planning board for a public hearing. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
9. CPA – Open Space and Recreation Plan
Recommend the CPA Articles as presented to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To recommend the CPA Articles as presented to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend the CPA Articles as presented to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
D. Town Manager’s Monthly Report – January 2025
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to adjourn. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)
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