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Chatham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

June 25, 2018

19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Dean Nicastro, Cory Metters, Peter Cocolis, Jeffrey Dykens, Shareen Davis

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

I. Minutes

Approve the minutes of June 18, 2018 as amended

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve as amended

Yes: Cocolis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroAbstained: Davis

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve as amended. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0-1, Shareen Davis abstaining due to absence from meeting..” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

B. Consider Extension of Remote Participation Policy

Adopt the Remote Participation Policy on a permanent basis with a review every three years

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt the Remote Participation Policy on a permanent basis with a review every three years

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to adopt the Remote Participation Policy on a permanent basis with a review every three years. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

i. Friends of Eldredge Public Library, Passport to Savings

Approve the request for sales on Town property by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library for their Passport to Savings fundraiser on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Community Center; June 28,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the request for sales on Town property by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library for their Passport to Savings fundraiser on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Community Center; June 28, 29, 30 & July 2, 3, 2018 at the Annex; June 29, 2018 outside of Kate Gould Park; and August 7, 2018 at the Annex if necessary

Yes: Cocolis, Davis, Dykens, NicastroAbstained: Metters

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve the request for sales on Town property by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library for their Passport to Savings fundraiser on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Community Center; June 28, 29, 30 & July 2, 3, 2018 at the Annex; June 29, 2018 outside of Kate Gould Park; and August 7, 2018 at the Annex if necessary. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0-1, Cory Metters abstaining due to his business participation as a.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ii. Ocean Protection Advocacy Kids, Inc., Class registrations

That the Board approve the request for a permit for the outdoor/display of goods for registrations for Ocean Protection Advocacy Kids, Inc. Day Trip Adventures to be conducted on Cape Cod Five...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board approve the request for a permit for the outdoor/display of goods for registrations for Ocean Protection Advocacy Kids, Inc. Day Trip Adventures to be conducted on Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank property on Monday and Tuesday afternoons from July 16, 2018 to August 14, 2018

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens that the Board approve the request for a permit for the outdoor/display of goods for registrations for Ocean Protection Advocacy Kids, Inc. Day Trip Adventures to be conducted on Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank property on Monday and Tuesday afternoons from July 16, 2018 to August 14, 2018. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)

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

i. Chatham Thread Works, 400 Main Street, July 2, 9, 23, 30

Grant Special One Day Alcohol Permits for wine & malt beverages only to Emily Ryan as a representative of Chatham Thread Works for service on Monday, July 2, 2018; Monday, July 9, 2018; Monday,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant Special One Day Alcohol Permits for wine & malt beverages only to Emily Ryan as a representative of Chatham Thread Works for service on Monday, July 2, 2018; Monday, July 9, 2018; Monday, July 23, 2018; and Monday, July 30, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on each date at 400 Main Street

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to grant Special One Day Alcohol Permits for wine & malt beverages only to Emily Ryan as a representative of Chatham Thread Works for service on Monday, July 2, 2018; Monday, July 9, 2018; Monday, July 23, 2018; and Monday, July 30, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on each date at 400 Main Street. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Davis)

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

ii. Monomoy Coffee Company, 447A Main Street, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13,

Grant Special One-Day Alcohol Permits for wine and malt beverages only to Pierrette Cook as a representative of Monomoy Coffee Company for service for Monday, July 2, 2018; Monday, July 9, 2018;...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant Special One-Day Alcohol Permits for wine and malt beverages only to Pierrette Cook as a representative of Monomoy Coffee Company for service for Monday, July 2, 2018; Monday, July 9, 2018; Monday, July 16, 2018; Monday, July 23, 2018; and Monday, July 30, 2018; Monday, August 6, 2018; Monday, August 13, 2018; Monday, August 20, 2018; and Monday, August 27, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on each date at 447A Main Street

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to grant Special One-Day Alcohol Permits for wine and malt beverages only to Pierrette Cook as a representative of Monomoy Coffee Company for service for Monday, July 2, 2018; Monday, July 9, 2018; Monday, July 16, 2018; Monday, July 23, 2018; and Monday, July 30, 2018; Monday, August 6, 2018; Monday, August 13, 2018; Monday, August 20, 2018; and Monday, August 27, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on each date at 447A Main Street. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)

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

E. Seasonal Shellfish Area Closure; Oyster Pond

Approve the closure (Seasonal Shellfish Area Closure; Oyster Pond)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the closure

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve the closure. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)

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

F. Informational Hearing; 155 Crowell Road Liquor License Status

That the Board issue a notice of intent to cancel or revoke the license and schedule an appropriate hearing consistent with the requirements of State law and our Local Alcoholic Beverages...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board issue a notice of intent to cancel or revoke the license and schedule an appropriate hearing consistent with the requirements of State law and our Local Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Regulations

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Board issue a notice of intent to cancel or revoke the license and schedule an appropriate hearing consistent with the requirements of State law and our Local Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Regulations. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

G. Public Hearing: Water Regulation Amendments

For the Board of Selectmen as Water & Sewer Commissioners to approve the changes to Article VI of the Town of Chatham Rules and Regulations of the Water Department

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

For the Board of Selectmen as Water & Sewer Commissioners to approve the changes to Article VI of the Town of Chatham Rules and Regulations of the Water Department

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens for the Board of Selectmen as Water & Sewer Commissioners to approve the changes to Article VI of the Town of Chatham Rules and Regulations of the Water Department. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

H. Public Hearing: Outdoor Entertainment Permit Requests, Mondays on Main, various

Approve the requests as submitted (Public Hearing: Outdoor Entertainment Permit Requests, Mondays on Main, various)

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the requests as submitted

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffery Dykens to approve the requests as submitted. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)

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

I. Committee/Board/Commission Appointments/Re-appointments

Appoint Ron Broman to the Board of Health until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Ron Broman to the Board of Health until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion by: Cory Metters to appoint Ron Broman to the Board of Health until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)

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

Appoint Burton Segall to the Board of Health until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Burton Segall to the Board of Health until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Burton Segall to the Board of Health until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)

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

Appoint Dr. Allen Ward to the Committee for the Disabled until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Dr. Allen Ward to the Committee for the Disabled until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to appoint Dr. Allen Ward to the Committee for the Disabled until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Dykens)

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

Appoint Joe Gagliano to the Council on Aging Board of Directors until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Joe Gagliano to the Council on Aging Board of Directors until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Joe Gagliano to the Council on Aging Board of Directors until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)

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

Appoint Bill Cullinane to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Bill Cullinane to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to appoint Bill Cullinane to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Metters)

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

Appoint Molly MacGregor to the Economic Development Committee until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Molly MacGregor to the Economic Development Committee until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Molly MacGregor to the Economic Development Committee until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)

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

Appoint Gil Sparks to the Railroad Museum Group until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Gil Sparks to the Railroad Museum Group until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to appoint Gil Sparks to the Railroad Museum Group until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Metters)

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

Appoint John Garey to the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint John Garey to the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint John Garey to the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Cocolis)

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

IV. Executive Session – MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 –To discuss strategy with respect to litigation

That the Board 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; Town Counsel Costello...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board 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; Town Counsel Costello attending) and to collective bargaining and pending litigation (Collective Bargaining/pending litigation; Labor Counsel Kenny attending) 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 Dean Nicastro that the Board 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; Town Counsel Costello attending) and to collective bargaining and pending litigation (Collective Bargaining/pending litigation; Labor Counsel Kenny attending) 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 Peter Cocolis: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro)

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

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