MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
February 12, 2018
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Cory Metters, Dean Nicastro, Shareen Davis, Jeffrey Dykens
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jeffrey Dykens arrived after the meeting began (“Jeffrey Dykens arrived”).
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of February 3, 2018 as amended
To approve as amended
Jeffrey Dykens had not yet arrived (“Jeffrey Dykens arrived”).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve as amended. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
Approve the minutes of February 12, 2018
To approve
Jeffrey Dykens had not yet arrived (“Jeffrey Dykens arrived”).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
A. Consider Request for Special One-Day Alcohol License; Gallery Antonia, 1291 Main
Grant a Special One-Day Liquor License for Wine & Malt Beverages to Dominic Boreffi as a representative of Galery Antonia for Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for service at...
To grant a Special One-Day Liquor License for Wine & Malt Beverages to Dominic Boreffi as a representative of Galery Antonia for Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for service at 1291 Main Street
Jeffrey Dykens had not yet arrived (“Jeffrey Dykens arrived”).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to grant a Special One-Day Liquor License for Wine & Malt Beverages to Dominic Boreffi as a representative of Galery Antonia for Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for service at 1291 Main Street. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
B. Citizen Agenda Requests; Naming Community Center Gymnasium & Lobby
Name the Community Center gymnasium the W. Gary Anderson Gymnasium
To name the Community Center gymnasium the W. Gary Anderson Gymnasium
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to name the Community Center gymnasium the W. Gary Anderson Gymnasium. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Issue a plaque commemorating Thomas M. Sparkes in the Community Center lobby
To issue a plaque commemorating Thomas M. Sparkes in the Community Center lobby
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to issue a plaque commemorating Thomas M. Sparkes in the Community Center lobby. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
C. OPEB Trustees Report; 2018 ATM Article Review – OPEB (Transfer from Overlay);
Direct Town Counsel to draft home rule petition articles to re-direct 1.5% of land bank surcharge to the OPEB Trust when the Land Bank sunsets and for the creation of a Real Estate Transfer Tax at...
To direct Town Counsel to draft home rule petition articles to re-direct 1.5% of land bank surcharge to the OPEB Trust when the Land Bank sunsets and for the creation of a Real Estate Transfer Tax at .05% with an exemption of the first $425,000 of the sale price and that these be prepared in time for 2018 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to direct Town Counsel to draft home rule petition articles to re-direct 1.5% of land bank surcharge to the OPEB Trust when the Land Bank sunsets and for the creation of a Real Estate Transfer Tax at .05% with an exemption of the first $425,000 of the sale price and that these be prepared in time for 2018 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Place the article transferring $150,000 from the Overlay Surplus to the OPEB Trust fund on the 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the article transferring $150,000 from the Overlay Surplus to the OPEB Trust fund on the 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to place the article transferring $150,000 from the Overlay Surplus to the OPEB Trust fund on the 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Recommend the article transferring $150,000 from the Overlay Surplus to the OPEB Trust fund to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend the article transferring $150,000 from the Overlay Surplus to the OPEB Trust fund to Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to recommend the article transferring $150,000 from the Overlay Surplus to the OPEB Trust fund to Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Approve the amendments to the OPEB Trust Agreement
To approve the amendments to the OPEB Trust Agreement
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the amendments to the OPEB Trust Agreement. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
b. Consider Update to Monomoy Regional School District Agreement
For the Board to refer the amended Agreement back to the Regional School Committee for further consideration based on the evening’s discussions
For the Board to refer the amended Agreement back to the Regional School Committee for further consideration based on the evening’s discussions
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro for the Board to refer the amended Agreement back to the Regional School Committee for further consideration based on the evening’s discussions. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
ii. Public Hearing; Bylaw Regulating Street Performers
Refer the proposed bylaw to Town Counsel for further revision to limit the prohibitions to public settings only
To refer the proposed bylaw to Town Counsel for further revision to limit the prohibitions to public settings only
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to refer the proposed bylaw to Town Counsel for further revision to limit the prohibitions to public settings only. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to adjourn. Second: by Shareen Davis, Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
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