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Chatham Chair
Jeffrey Dykens
Elected townwide · 10 terms in this record
Jeffrey S. Dykens; Jeff Dykens
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
On split votes, Dykens voted the same way as…
- Peter Cocolis100% (10 of 10)
- Shareen Davis90% (9 of 10)
- Dean Nicastro50% (5 of 10)
- Cory Metters20% (2 of 10)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Dykens as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 40 of 43 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- May 13, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 6, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- May 24, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (43)
- May 13, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- May 6, 2019 · Regular: Present (Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Selectman Dykens recused himself and left the dais.”).)
- Apr 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2019 · Regular: Present (Jeffrey Dykens arrived after the meeting began (“Selectman Dykens arrived”).)
- Mar 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 18, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Dec 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2018 · Special: Present
- Dec 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 3, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Nov 26, 2018 · Regular: Present (Jeffrey Dykens arrived after the meeting began (“Selectman Dykens arrived”).)
- Nov 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Oct 1, 2018 · Regular: Present (Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Jeffrey Dykens recused himself from this agenda item and left the dais.”).)
- Sep 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- May 21, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
May 6Offer no motion on Article 60 at Annual town…Motion: to offer no motion on Article 60 at Annual town MeetingPassed 3–1 · Dykens: Not recorded
May 6, 2019: Offer no motion on Article 60 at Annual town Meeting
To offer no motion on Article 60 at Annual town Meeting
Yes: Cocolis, Davis, NicastroNo: MettersJeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to offer no motion on Article 60 at Annual town Meeting. Second: by Peter Cocolis Vote: 3-1, Cory Metters dissenting..” (Motion: Davis, second: Cocolis)
May 6Direct the Town Manager to prepare a letter to…Motion: to direct the Town Manager to prepare a letter to Representative…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Dykens: Not recorded
May 6, 2019: Direct the Town Manager to prepare a letter to Representative Peake and Senator Cyr that requests a meeting with top MDOT officials to negotiate changes to landscaping, hardscaping and lighting...
To direct the Town Manager to prepare a letter to Representative Peake and Senator Cyr that requests a meeting with top MDOT officials to negotiate changes to landscaping, hardscaping and lighting proposed in the current plan and which also conveys concerns about delays to the construction schedule
Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to direct the Town Manager to prepare a letter to Representative Peake and Senator Cyr that requests a meeting with top MDOT officials to negotiate changes to landscaping, hardscaping and lighting proposed in the current plan and which also conveys concerns about delays to the construction schedule. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Metters)
May 6That the Board designate its Chairman, Clerk Cocolis, the…Motion: that the Board designate its Chairman, Clerk Cocolis, the Town Manager,…Passed 4–0 · Dykens: Not recorded
May 6, 2019: That the Board designate its Chairman, Clerk Cocolis, the Town Manager, and Planning Board members Art Spruch as the team that will meet with MDOT officials on enhancements to the…
That the Board designate its Chairman, Clerk Cocolis, the Town Manager, and Planning Board members Art Spruch as the team that will meet with MDOT officials on enhancements to the West Chatham Roadway Design plan
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members present at this point, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis that the Board designate its Chairman, Clerk Cocolis, the Town Manager, and Planning Board members Art Spruch as the team that will meet with MDOT officials on enhancements to the West Chatham Roadway Design plan. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
Apr 29Send a letter in support of increasing State funding…Motion: to send a letter in support of increasing State funding for…Passed 4–1 · Dykens: Yes
April 29, 2019: Send a letter in support of increasing State funding for Community Preservation Act
To send a letter in support of increasing State funding for Community Preservation Act
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cocolis, Davis, Dykens, MettersNo: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to send a letter in support of increasing State funding for Community Preservation Act. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-1, Dean Nicastro dissenting..” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
Mar 21Place Article 4 – FY2019 Budget Adjustments/Transfers on the…Motion: to place Article 4 – FY2019 Budget Adjustments/Transfers on the 2019…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Dykens: Not recorded
March 21, 2019: Place Article 4 – FY2019 Budget Adjustments/Transfers on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place Article 4 – FY2019 Budget Adjustments/Transfers on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Jeffrey Dykens had not yet arrived (“Selectman Dykens arrived”).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to place Article 4 – FY2019 Budget Adjustments/Transfers on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
Mar 21Recommend Article 4 – FY2019 Budget Adjustments/Transfers to 2019…Motion: to recommend Article 4 – FY2019 Budget Adjustments/Transfers to 2019 Annual…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Dykens: Not recorded
March 21, 2019: Recommend Article 4 – FY2019 Budget Adjustments/Transfers to 2019 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article 4 – FY2019 Budget Adjustments/Transfers to 2019 Annual Town Meeting
Jeffrey Dykens had not yet arrived (“Selectman Dykens arrived”).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to recommend Article 4 – FY2019 Budget Adjustments/Transfers to 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
Mar 21Place Article 14 - CMEA Collective Bargaining/Collins Center Classification/Compensation…Motion: to place Article 14 - CMEA Collective Bargaining/Collins Center Classification/Compensation Plans…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Dykens: Not recorded
March 21, 2019: Place Article 14 - CMEA Collective Bargaining/Collins Center Classification/Compensation Plans on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place Article 14 - CMEA Collective Bargaining/Collins Center Classification/Compensation Plans on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Jeffrey Dykens had not yet arrived (“Selectman Dykens arrived”).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to place Article 14 - CMEA Collective Bargaining/Collins Center Classification/Compensation Plans on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Davis)
Mar 21Place Article 40 – Shark Safety/Mitigation Measures – Oyster…Motion: to place Article 40 – Shark Safety/Mitigation Measures – Oyster Pond…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Dykens: Not recorded
March 21, 2019: Place Article 40 – Shark Safety/Mitigation Measures – Oyster Pond on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place Article 40 – Shark Safety/Mitigation Measures – Oyster Pond on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Jeffrey Dykens had not yet arrived (“Selectman Dykens arrived”).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to place Article 40 – Shark Safety/Mitigation Measures – Oyster Pond on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
Mar 21Support this petition (Article 68 – Withdrawal from Community…Motion: to support this petitionFailed 0–5 · Dykens: No
March 21, 2019: Support this petition (Article 68 – Withdrawal from Community Preservation Act by Petition (Seth)
To support this petition
Voted: No
No: Cocolis, Davis, Dykens, Metters, Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to support this petition. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 0-5. The motion fails..” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
Mar 21Recommend the non-binding resolution on changing the name of…Motion: to recommend the non-binding resolution on changing the name of the…Passed 3–2 · Dykens: Yes
March 21, 2019: Recommend the non-binding resolution on changing the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board to 2019 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend the non-binding resolution on changing the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board to 2019 Annual Town Meeting
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cocolis, Davis, DykensNo: Metters, Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to recommend the non-binding resolution on changing the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board to 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 3-2, Dean Nicastro and Cory Metters dissenting..” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Votes with no disagreement (358)
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