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Chatham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

July 2, 2018

25 recorded votes, 4 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 25, 2018 as amended

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve as amended

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve as amended. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)

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

A. Consider Request for Special One Day Alcohol Permit & One Day Entertainment

Grant a Special One Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages to Charlotte McCoy as a representative of Lilly Pulitzer for service on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from noon to 5 p.m. at 483 Main...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant a Special One Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages to Charlotte McCoy as a representative of Lilly Pulitzer for service on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from noon to 5 p.m. at 483 Main Street, Chatham

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to grant a Special One Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages to Charlotte McCoy as a representative of Lilly Pulitzer for service on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from noon to 5 p.m. at 483 Main Street, Chatham. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Cocolis)

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

Grant a One Day Entertainment Permit to Charlotte McCoy as a representative for Lilly Pulitzer for an event on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from noon to 5 p.m. at 483 Main Street, Chatham

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant a One Day Entertainment Permit to Charlotte McCoy as a representative for Lilly Pulitzer for an event on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from noon to 5 p.m. at 483 Main Street, Chatham

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to grant a One Day Entertainment Permit to Charlotte McCoy as a representative for Lilly Pulitzer for an event on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from noon to 5 p.m. at 483 Main Street, Chatham. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Cocolis)

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

B. Cockle Cove Beach – Status Update

Authorize the Town Manager to restore parking fees, and lifeguard staffing at Cockle Cove Beach and beach raking at Ridgevale Beach and Cockle Cove Beach as soon as it is safe to do so

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Manager to restore parking fees, and lifeguard staffing at Cockle Cove Beach and beach raking at Ridgevale Beach and Cockle Cove Beach as soon as it is safe to do so

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to authorize the Town Manager to restore parking fees, and lifeguard staffing at Cockle Cove Beach and beach raking at Ridgevale Beach and Cockle Cove Beach as soon as it is safe to do so. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)

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

C. Consider Renewal of MOA With Town of Orleans; Adult Supportive Day Care

That the Town enter into a one year Memorandum of Agreement as requested by the Town of Orleans to allow for continued access to the Orleans Adult Day Care Program by Chatham residents

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Town enter into a one year Memorandum of Agreement as requested by the Town of Orleans to allow for continued access to the Orleans Adult Day Care Program by Chatham residents

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters that the Town enter into a one year Memorandum of Agreement as requested by the Town of Orleans to allow for continued access to the Orleans Adult Day Care Program by Chatham residents. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)

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

D. Harbormaster Report on Approved Waterways Regulations (Stuart Smith)

Continue this conversation to July 16, 2018 for final action

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To continue this conversation to July 16, 2018 for final action

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to continue this conversation to July 16, 2018 for final action. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)

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

F. Committee Appointments/Reappointments

Appoint Huntley Harrison to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Huntley Harrison to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to appoint Huntley Harrison to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

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

Choice vote: JP Vario is appointed to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Choice between nominees: JP Vario; Tom Wilson

A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Jeffrey Dykens: JP Vario; Shareen Davis: JP Vario; Peter Cocolis: Tom Wilson; Cory Metters: JP Vario; Dean Nicastro: JP Vario. The second is recorded as “Dean Nicastro”, not a Select Board member.

From the minutes

“Nomination: by Cory Metters to appoint Michael Cortese to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. This nomination was not seconded. Nomination: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint JP Vario to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Nomination: by Peter Cocolis to appoint Tom Wilson to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: JP Vario Shareen Davis: JP Vario Peter Cocolis: Tom Wilson Cory Metters: JP Vario Dean Nicastro: JP Vario JP Vario is appointed to the Airport Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed..”

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

Appoint Tom Wilson to the Cable Advisory Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Tom Wilson to the Cable Advisory Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Tom Wilson to the Cable Advisory Committee 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 6 (PDF)

Appoint Frank Messina to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Frank Messina to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to appoint Frank Messina to the Historical Commission 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 Sandi Porter to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Sandi Porter to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Sandi Porter to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)

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

Appoint Robert Lear to the Historical Commission as an Alternate until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Robert Lear to the Historical Commission as an Alternate until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint Robert Lear to the Historical Commission as an Alternate until June 30, 2019 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 7 (PDF)

Choice vote: Don Aikman is appointed to the Historical Commission as an Alternate until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Choice between nominees: Don Aikman; Stephen Burlingame

A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Jeffrey Dykens: Don Aikman; Shareen Davis: Don Aikman; Peter Cocolis: Stephen Burlingame; Cory Metters: Don Aikman; Dean Nicastro: Don Aikman. The second is recorded as “Dean Nicastro”, not a Select Board member.

From the minutes

“Nomination: by Cory Metters to appoint Don Aikman to the Historical Commission as an Alternate until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Nomination: by Peter Cocolis to appoint Stephen Burlingame to the Historical Commission as an Alternate until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Don Aikman Shareen Davis: Don Aikman Peter Cocolis: Stephen Burlingame Cory Metters: Don Aikman Dean Nicastro: Don Aikman Don Aikman is appointed to the Historical Commission as an Alternate until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed..”

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

Appoint Tom Geagan to the Planning Board until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Tom Geagan to the Planning Board until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Tom Geagan to the Planning Board 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 Robert Wirtshafter to the Planning Board until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Robert Wirtshafter to the Planning Board until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

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

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

Appoint John Marsh to the Planning Board until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint John Marsh to the Planning Board until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint John Marsh to the Planning Board until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)

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

Appoint Kathryn Halpern to the Planning Board until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · 4–1

To appoint Kathryn Halpern to the Planning Board until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Yes: Cocolis, Davis, Dykens, NicastroNo: Metters

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to appoint Kathryn Halpern to the Planning Board until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-1, Cory Metters dissenting..” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Dykens)

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

Appoint Arthur Spruch to the Planning Board until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Arthur Spruch to the Planning Board until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Arthur Spruch to the Planning Board until June 30, 2020 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 8 (PDF)

Choice vote: David Oppenheim is appointed to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Choice between nominees: David Oppenheim; Peter Taylor

A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Jeffrey Dykens: David Oppenheim; Shareen Davis: David Oppenheim; Peter Cocolis: David Oppenheim; Cory Metters: Peter Taylor; Dean Nicastro: David Oppenheim. The second is recorded as “Dean Nicastro”, not a Select Board member.

From the minutes

“Nomination: by Cory Metters to appoint Tim Linnell to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Nomination: by Shareen Davis to appoint Andrew Meincke, Jr. to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Tim Linnell Shareen Davis: Andrew Meincke, Jr. Peter Cocolis: Andrew Meincke, Jr. Cory Metters: Tim Linnell Dean Nicastro: Andrew Meincke, Jr. Andrew Meinke, Jr. is appointed to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Nomination: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint David Oppenheim to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Nomination: by Cory Metters to appoint Peter Taylor to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: David Oppenheim Shareen Davis: David Oppenheim Peter Cocolis: David Oppenheim Cory Metters: Peter Taylor Dean Nicastro: David Oppenheim David Oppenheim is appointed to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed..”

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

Appoint David Veach to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint David Veach to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint David Veach to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)

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

Appoint Paul Semple to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Paul Semple to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Paul Semple to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2021 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 9 (PDF)

Appoint Harriet Van Sickle to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Harriet Van Sickle to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Harriet Van Sickle to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member until June 30, 2019 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 9 (PDF)

Appoint Dennis Sullivan to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Dennis Sullivan to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to appoint Dennis Sullivan to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Cory Metters. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Metters)

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

Appoint David Thomson to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appoint David Thomson to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Nomination: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint David Thomson to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate member until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)

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

IV. Executive Session – MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #6 To consider the purchase, exchange,

Enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (COA Site Location Options) and the Chair declares that an open meeting...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (COA Site Location Options) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating 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 #6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (COA Site Location Options) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body with NO return to open session. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)

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

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