MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
July 16, 2018
18 recorded votes, 3 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 July 2, 2018 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve as amended. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Metters)
B. Committee Update; Cemetery Commission; Proposed Rates
Endorse the proposed rates as approved by the Cemetery Commission
To endorse the proposed rates as approved by the Cemetery Commission
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to endorse the proposed rates as approved by the Cemetery Commission. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
C. Consider Acceptance of Donated Marguerite Falconer prints; Jean Paul & Joan
Accept the donations from Drs. Jean Paul and Joan Aucoin and thank Susan Falconer Eldredge for her generosity in providing the prints for distribution
To accept the donations from Drs. Jean Paul and Joan Aucoin and thank Susan Falconer Eldredge for her generosity in providing the prints for distribution
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to accept the donations from Drs. Jean Paul and Joan Aucoin and thank Susan Falconer Eldredge for her generosity in providing the prints for distribution. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Dykens)
D. Consider Request for Outdoor Sale of Goods; Lower Cape Outreach
Approve the request for a permit for the outdoor display/sale of goods for raffle ticket sales by the Lower Cape Outreach Council on Monday, July 23 and Monday, July 30, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m
To approve the request for a permit for the outdoor display/sale of goods for raffle ticket sales by the Lower Cape Outreach Council on Monday, July 23 and Monday, July 30, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the request for a permit for the outdoor display/sale of goods for raffle ticket sales by the Lower Cape Outreach Council on Monday, July 23 and Monday, July 30, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
E. Fiscal Year End (FY2018) Budget Transfers
Transfer $450,000 from Health Insurance and transfer $64,250 to General Government, $65,000 to Public Safety and $320,750 to Public Works
To transfer $450,000 from Health Insurance and transfer $64,250 to General Government, $65,000 to Public Safety and $320,750 to Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to transfer $450,000 from Health Insurance and transfer $64,250 to General Government, $65,000 to Public Safety and $320,750 to Public Works. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
F. Consider Waiving the FY2018 Airport Revolving Fund Cap (set by Article 5 at the May
Approve an increase in the authorized expenditures for the Airport Revolving Fund from $40,000 to $45,000 for FY2018
To approve an increase in the authorized expenditures for the Airport Revolving Fund from $40,000 to $45,000 for FY2018
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve an increase in the authorized expenditures for the Airport Revolving Fund from $40,000 to $45,000 for FY2018. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
G. Reconsider the Number of Appointments to the Charter Review Committee
Increase the size of the Charter Review Committee from five to nine members and to open applications for 3 weeks
To increase the size of the Charter Review Committee from five to nine members and to open applications for 3 weeks
Yes: Cocolis, Davis, DykensNo: Metters, Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to increase the size of the Charter Review Committee from five to nine members and to open applications for 3 weeks. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 3-2, Dean Nicastro and Cory Metters dissenting..” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
H. Harbormaster FINAL Report on Approved Waterways Regulations (Harbormaster
For the Board to approve the Chatham Selectmen’s Regulations for the Municipal Fish Pier
For the Board to approve the Chatham Selectmen’s Regulations for the Municipal Fish Pier
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens for the Board to approve the Chatham Selectmen’s Regulations for the Municipal Fish Pier. Second: Cory Metters. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
Approve the fees as proposed without including any changes to the Town landing haul out fee
To approve the fees as proposed without including any changes to the Town landing haul out fee
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the fees as proposed without including any changes to the Town landing haul out fee. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
J. Consider Acceptance of Deed; 45 Bridge Street
For the Board to sign the Deed Acceptance for the purchase of property at 45 Bridge Street, Chatham
For the Board to sign the Deed Acceptance for the purchase of property at 45 Bridge Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis for the Board to sign the Deed Acceptance for the purchase of property at 45 Bridge Street, Chatham. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Dykens)
K. Appointment of Election Workers
Appoint election workers as enumerated in the memo from Town Clerk Julie Smith
To appoint election workers as enumerated in the memo from Town Clerk Julie Smith
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint election workers as enumerated in the memo from Town Clerk Julie Smith. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
L. Committee Appointments
Appoint Luther Bates to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Luther Bates to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint Luther Bates to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Choice vote: Nick Muto is appointed to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Choice between nominees: James Nash; Nick Muto
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Jeffrey Dykens: Nick Muto; Shareen Davis: Nick Muto; Peter Cocolis: Nick Muto; Cory Metters: James Nash; Dean Nicastro: James Nash. The second is recorded as “Jeffrey Dykens”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Nomination: by Cory Metters to appoint James Nash to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Nomination: by Shareen Davis to appoint Nick Muto to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Nick Muto Shareen Davis: Nick Muto Peter Cocolis: Nick Muto Cory Metters: James Nash Dean Nicastro: James Nash Nick Muto is appointed to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed..”
Choice vote: Joel Rottner is appointed to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Choice between nominees: James Nash; Joel Rottner
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Jeffrey Dykens: Joel Rottner; Shareen Davis: Joel Rottner; Peter Cocolis: Joel Rottner; Cory Metters: James Nash; Dean Nicastro: Joel Rottner. The second is recorded as “Dean Nicastro”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Nomination: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Joel Rottner to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Nomination: by Cory Metters to appoint James Nash to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Joel Rottner Shareen Davis: Joel Rottner Peter Cocolis: Joel Rottner Cory Metters: James Nash Dean Nicastro: Joel Rottner Joel Rottner is appointed to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed..”
Appoint Jackson Smith to the Historic Business District Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Jackson Smith to the Historic Business District Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Jackson Smith to the Historic Business District Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
Appoint Robert Byrnes to the Historic Business District Commission as an Alternate until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert Byrnes to the Historic Business District Commission as an Alternate until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Robert Byrnes to the Historic Business District Commission as an Alternate until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Appoint Bruce Beane to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2021 as the representative of the Affordable Housing Committee unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Bruce Beane to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2021 as the representative of the Affordable Housing Committee unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Bruce Beane to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2021 as the representative of the Affordable Housing Committee unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
IV. Executive Session – MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 - To discuss strategy with respect to
For the Board to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation (Robert & Elizabeth Crowell/Neill Cowles), and the Chair declares...
For the Board to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation (Robert & Elizabeth Crowell/Neill Cowles), and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating and negotiating position of the public body with no return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro for the Board to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation (Robert & Elizabeth Crowell/Neill Cowles), and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating and negotiating 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)
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