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Jeffrey Dykens

Elected townwide · 10 terms in this record

Jeffrey S. Dykens; Jeff Dykens

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Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board

45 of 47meetings attended (96%) · whole board 96%
362votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
3no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board 1%
0 of 9split votes where Dykens was in the minority · whole board 27%
0abstained
10terms in this record

On split votes, Dykens voted the same way as…

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  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 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 45 of 47 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (47)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board

Apr 2Approve the Town Manager to execute the contract with…Motion: to approve the Town Manager to execute the contract with AGM…Passed 3–2 · Dykens: Yes

April 2, 2024: Approve the Town Manager to execute the contract with AGM Marine Contractors

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To approve the Town Manager to execute the contract with AGM Marine Contractors

Voted: Yes

Yes: Davis, Dykens, SchellNo: Metters, Nicastro

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the Town Manager to execute the contract with AGM Marine Contractors. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: no Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: No.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Mar 26Grant the entertainment permit for Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday,…Motion: to grant the entertainment permit for Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1:00…Passed 4–0 · Dykens: Yes

March 26, 2024: Grant the entertainment permit for Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm for acoustic music only to Aplaya Kitchen and Tiki Bar at 483 Main Stret, Chatham

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To grant the entertainment permit for Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm for acoustic music only to Aplaya Kitchen and Tiki Bar at 483 Main Stret, Chatham

Voted: Yes

Yes: Davis, Dykens, Nicastro, SchellCory Metters is not listed in this roll call.

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant the entertainment permit for Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm for acoustic music only to Aplaya Kitchen and Tiki Bar at 483 Main Stret, Chatham. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Mar 19Place the article as presented on the 2024 Annual…Motion: to place the article as presented on the 2024 Annual Town…Passed 4–1 · Dykens: Yes

March 19, 2024: Place the article as presented on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Establish a Town of Chatham Adult Supportive Day Program – Vote to)

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To place the article as presented on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant

Voted: Yes

Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, SchellNo: Nicastro

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the article as presented on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: no Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Mar 19Recommend the article (Establish a Town of Chatham Adult…Motion: to recommend the articlePassed 4–1 · Dykens: Yes

March 19, 2024: Recommend the article (Establish a Town of Chatham Adult Supportive Day Program – Vote to)

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To recommend the article

Voted: Yes

Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, SchellNo: Nicastro

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: no Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Jan 30Approve the application of the waiver for the appearance…Motion: to approve the application of the waiver for the appearance of…Failed 1–4 · Dykens: No

January 30, 2024: Approve the application of the waiver for the appearance of a conflict of interest as submitted by Rick Leavitt

ApproveFailed · 1–4

To approve the application of the waiver for the appearance of a conflict of interest as submitted by Rick Leavitt

Voted: No

Yes: MettersNo: Davis, Dykens, Nicastro, Schell

From the minutes

“Mr. Schell made a motion to approve the application of the waiver for the appearance of a conflict of interest as submitted by Rick Leavitt. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: no Shareen Davis: no Jeffrey Dykens: no Michael Schell: no Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Jan 16Adopt the Select Board Meeting Public Participation Policy and…Motion: to adopt the Select Board Meeting Public Participation Policy and Public…Passed 4–1 · Dykens: Yes

January 16, 2024: Adopt the Select Board Meeting Public Participation Policy and Public Announcement and Agenda Request Policy as edited and amended

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To adopt the Select Board Meeting Public Participation Policy and Public Announcement and Agenda Request Policy as edited and amended

Voted: Yes

Yes: Davis, Dykens, Nicastro, SchellNo: Metters

From the minutes

“Ms. Davis made a motion to adopt the Select Board Meeting Public Participation Policy and Public Announcement and Agenda Request Policy as edited and amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: no.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Dec 19Approve the request to construct a permanent outdoor seating…Motion: to approve the request to construct a permanent outdoor seating area…Failed 1–4 · Dykens: No

December 19, 2023: Approve the request to construct a permanent outdoor seating area with tables, counter seating, and firepit with the considerations indicated by the Planning Board with the amendment of the 3rd...

ApproveFailed · 1–4

To approve the request to construct a permanent outdoor seating area with tables, counter seating, and firepit with the considerations indicated by the Planning Board with the amendment of the 3rd condition to extend the closing of the outdoor area until midnight every night

Voted: No

Yes: SchellNo: Davis, Dykens, Metters, Nicastro

From the minutes

“Mr. Schell made a motion to approve the request to construct a permanent outdoor seating area with tables, counter seating, and firepit with the considerations indicated by the Planning Board with the amendment of the 3rd condition to extend the closing of the outdoor area until midnight every night. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: no Shareen Davis: no Jeffrey Dykens: no Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: no.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Dec 19Approve the 2024 renewals of Common Victualler/Sunday Dessert licenses…Motion: to approve the 2024 renewals of Common Victualler/Sunday Dessert licenses as…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Dykens: Yes

December 19, 2023: Approve the 2024 renewals of Common Victualler/Sunday Dessert licenses as recommended by the licensing agent

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the 2024 renewals of Common Victualler/Sunday Dessert licenses as recommended by the licensing agent

Voted: Yes

Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the 2024 renewals of Common Victualler/Sunday Dessert licenses as recommended by the licensing agent. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Dec 12Disband the Aunt Lydia’s Cove CommitteeMotion: to disband the Aunt Lydia’s Cove CommitteeFailed 0–4 · Dykens: Not recorded

December 12, 2023: Disband the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee

ApproveFailed · 0–4

To disband the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee

No: Davis, Metters, Nicastro, Schell

From the minutes

“Mr. Schell made a motion to disband the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll call Dean Nicastro: no Shareen Davis: no Michael Schell: no Cory Metters: no.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Nov 28Approve the upgrade of three (3) existing poles and…Motion: to approve the upgrade of three (3) existing poles and storm…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Dykens: Not recorded

November 28, 2023: Approve the upgrade of three (3) existing poles and storm guying on the west side of Morris Island Road and the instillation of three (3) new poles with associated guying…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the upgrade of three (3) existing poles and storm guying on the west side of Morris Island Road and the instillation of three (3) new poles with associated guying on the east side of Morris Island Road

Jeffrey Dykens had not yet arrived (“Clerk Jeffrey Dykens arrived”).

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the upgrade of three (3) existing poles and storm guying on the west side of Morris Island Road and the instillation of three (3) new poles with associated guying on the east side of Morris Island Road. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: absent Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (337)

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