MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 13, 2018
13 recorded votes, 0 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 16, 2018 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve as amended. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
A. Consider Donation Acceptance; Memorial Bench
Accept the donation of a granite and concrete bench to be installed at Forest Beach from Mary Amsler
To accept the donation of a granite and concrete bench to be installed at Forest Beach from Mary Amsler
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to accept the donation of a granite and concrete bench to be installed at Forest Beach from Mary Amsler. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
B. Consider Request for Outdoor Display/Sale of Goods; John Hutchinson; 548 Main Street
That the Board approve the request for a Permit for the outdoor display/sale of goods for sales by John Hutchinson of his self-published books to be conducted on cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank...
That the Board approve the request for a Permit for the outdoor display/sale of goods for sales by John Hutchinson of his self-published books to be conducted on cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank property on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from August 18, 2018 to November 30, 2018 after bank hours
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis that the Board approve the request for a Permit for the outdoor display/sale of goods for sales by John Hutchinson of his self-published books to be conducted on cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank property on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from August 18, 2018 to November 30, 2018 after bank hours. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Dykens)
a. Consider Application to Transfer Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License;
Approve the transfer of an Annual All Alcoholic Beverages restaurant license from Longshore. Inc. d/b/a Longshore to Skorpios Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Chop House at Chatham, Phillip Malitas,...
To approve the transfer of an Annual All Alcoholic Beverages restaurant license from Longshore. Inc. d/b/a Longshore to Skorpios Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Chop House at Chatham, Phillip Malitas, Manager, 1077 Main Street, Chatham, MA
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve the transfer of an Annual All Alcoholic Beverages restaurant license from Longshore. Inc. d/b/a Longshore to Skorpios Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Chop House at Chatham, Phillip Malitas, Manager, 1077 Main Street, Chatham, MA. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Metters)
b. Consider Intention to revoke or cancel annual all alcoholic beverages license, 155
Continue this hearing for 45 days in which the Board is to receive a redacted lease agreement and an application for the transfer of the license
To continue this hearing for 45 days in which the Board is to receive a redacted lease agreement and an application for the transfer of the license
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to continue this hearing for 45 days in which the Board is to receive a redacted lease agreement and an application for the transfer of the license. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
c. Utility Public Hearing; #WO2224522 –Install conduit, 67 Middle Road
Approve the petition for the installation of 60’ +/- of conduit/cable from the existing pole 328/5 to provide electrical service for a new subdivision (Williams Way) at 67 Middle Road (north side)
To approve the petition for the installation of 60’ +/- of conduit/cable from the existing pole 328/5 to provide electrical service for a new subdivision (Williams Way) at 67 Middle Road (north side)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve the petition for the installation of 60’ +/- of conduit/cable from the existing pole 328/5 to provide electrical service for a new subdivision (Williams Way) at 67 Middle Road (north side). Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Davis)
b. Board discussion on the Town’s mooring bylaws and regulations, the Harbormaster
Instruct the Town Manager to retain the services of an experienced, independent maritime attorney with experience in municipal law chosen by and reporting to the Board of Selectmen whose charge is...
To instruct the Town Manager to retain the services of an experienced, independent maritime attorney with experience in municipal law chosen by and reporting to the Board of Selectmen whose charge is to assist the Waterways Advisory Committee and the Board of Selectmen in drafting comprehensive waterways policy and proposed bylaw amendments and related regulations for submission to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to instruct the Town Manager to retain the services of an experienced, independent maritime attorney with experience in municipal law chosen by and reporting to the Board of Selectmen whose charge is to assist the Waterways Advisory Committee and the Board of Selectmen in drafting comprehensive waterways policy and proposed bylaw amendments and related regulations for submission to Town Meeting, Second: by Peter Cocolis Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
I. Consider Appointments; Conservation Commission, Cultural Council, Human Services
Appoint Joseph Kitts to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Joseph Kitts to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Joseph Kitts to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
Appoint Barbara Hornberger to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Barbara Hornberger to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Barbara Hornberger to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
Appoint William Cullinane to the Human Services Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint William Cullinane to the Human Services Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint William Cullinane to the Human Services Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Cocolis)
Appoint Virginia E. LaPorte as a Registrar of Voters until June 30, 2021, Joseph P. Caputo as a Registrar of Voters until June 30, 2020, and Ethel A. Shafter as a Registrar of Voters until June...
To appoint Virginia E. LaPorte as a Registrar of Voters until June 30, 2021, Joseph P. Caputo as a Registrar of Voters until June 30, 2020, and Ethel A. Shafter as a Registrar of Voters until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Virginia E. LaPorte as a Registrar of Voters until June 30, 2021, Joseph P. Caputo as a Registrar of Voters until June 30, 2020, and Ethel A. Shafter as a Registrar of Voters until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
J. Sign 2018 State Primary Warrant
Sign the 2018 State Primary Warrant
To sign the 2018 State Primary Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to sign the 2018 State Primary Warrant. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
IV. Executive Session – MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 - To discuss strategy with respect to potential
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...
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 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. Second: by Cory Metters. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
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