MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
May 7, 2018
14 recorded votes, 2 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 stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Selectman Dykens recused himself and left the dais.”).
Every vote, in order
I. 5:30 p.m. Executive Session MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3
Enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to negotiations (All Collective Bargaining Agreements) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to negotiations (All Collective Bargaining Agreements) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body with return to open session
Yes: Davis, Metters, NicastroJeffrey Dykens is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to negotiations (All Collective Bargaining Agreements) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body with return to open session. Roll Call Vote: Shareen Davis: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Metters)
II. Minutes
Approve the minutes of April 26, 2018
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Motion
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
A. Massachusetts Dept. Of Transportation (MDOT) response to Board letter dated April 6,
Send a letter to MDOT confirming the Board’s agreement to work on the north side of the road in June during construction and confirming the Board’s understanding of the scope of work that will be...
To send a letter to MDOT confirming the Board’s agreement to work on the north side of the road in June during construction and confirming the Board’s understanding of the scope of work that will be permitted
Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to send a letter to MDOT confirming the Board’s agreement to work on the north side of the road in June during construction and confirming the Board’s understanding of the scope of work that will be permitted. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
B. Shellfish Area Closure; Buck’s Creek
Approve the closure of Buck’s Creek to shellfishing effective May 15, 2018
To approve the closure of Buck’s Creek to shellfishing effective May 15, 2018
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the closure of Buck’s Creek to shellfishing effective May 15, 2018. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
D. Consider Requests for Special One Day Alcohol Permits; Southern Tide, 634 Main Street,
Amend all dates to 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and to approve with two drink limits per patron
To amend all dates to 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and to approve with two drink limits per patron
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to amend all dates to 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and to approve with two drink limits per patron. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
i. Mom & Pops, 1610 Main Street; Application to Amend Annual Wine & Malt Only
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to close the public hearing. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
Approve the request to extend Sunday opening hours to 11 a.m. from noon to Backpack Forever LLC d/b/a Mom & Pops, 1603 Main Street
To approve the request to extend Sunday opening hours to 11 a.m. from noon to Backpack Forever LLC d/b/a Mom & Pops, 1603 Main Street
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the request to extend Sunday opening hours to 11 a.m. from noon to Backpack Forever LLC d/b/a Mom & Pops, 1603 Main Street. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
ii. New England Pizza House, 1200 Main Street; Application to Transfer Annual Wine &
Approve the transfer of an Annual Wine & Malt Beverages Only restaurant license from Andigoni Malita d/b/a New England Pizza House to Malita Family Corp. d/b/a New England Pizza House, 1200 Main...
To approve the transfer of an Annual Wine & Malt Beverages Only restaurant license from Andigoni Malita d/b/a New England Pizza House to Malita Family Corp. d/b/a New England Pizza House, 1200 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the transfer of an Annual Wine & Malt Beverages Only restaurant license from Andigoni Malita d/b/a New England Pizza House to Malita Family Corp. d/b/a New England Pizza House, 1200 Main Street, Chatham. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
F. Consider Adoption of 2018 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Adopt the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as recommended
To adopt the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as recommended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to adopt the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as recommended. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
G. Consider Request for Letter of Support for Town’s Application and Participation in the
Authorizing a letter of support showing commitment to the project and a willingness to lead on the issue and committing municipal leadership to participate in the workshop process and authoring...
Authorizing a letter of support showing commitment to the project and a willingness to lead on the issue and committing municipal leadership to participate in the workshop process and authoring the Town Manager to sign the completed application
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens authorizing a letter of support showing commitment to the project and a willingness to lead on the issue and committing municipal leadership to participate in the workshop process and authoring the Town Manager to sign the completed application. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
H. Monomoy Wildlife Refuge Boundary Issue Update; HR1157 Call to Action
Approve the posting of the Call to Action to the Town’s website and to endorse the Op Ed piece, to be signed by all Selectmen, and to forward it to local newspapers
To approve the posting of the Call to Action to the Town’s website and to endorse the Op Ed piece, to be signed by all Selectmen, and to forward it to local newspapers
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the posting of the Call to Action to the Town’s website and to endorse the Op Ed piece, to be signed by all Selectmen, and to forward it to local newspapers. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
iv. Police Sergeants and Patrol Officers Union (MA Coalition of Police Officers Local 294)
Ratify all contracts as outlined by the Town Manager
To ratify all contracts as outlined by the Town Manager
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to ratify all contracts as outlined by the Town Manager. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
V. Executive Session MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 (Joint session with Zoning Board of Appeals)
Enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Chatham Bars Inn; 20-45 Chatham Bars Avenue) and the Chair declares that an open meeting...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Chatham Bars Inn; 20-45 Chatham Bars Avenue) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body with no return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Chatham Bars Inn; 20-45 Chatham Bars Avenue) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body with no return to open session. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Metters)
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