MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 27, 2018
18 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Cory Metters was absent.
Present: Dean Nicastro, Peter Cocolis, Jeffrey Dykens, Shareen Davis
Absent: Cory Metters
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of August 13, 2018 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve as amended. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Cocolis)
Approve the minutes of August 15, 2018 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve as amended. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
C. Proclamation; Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 9-15, 2018
Proclaim September 9-15, 2018 “Suicide Prevention Awareness Week” in Chatham
To proclaim September 9-15, 2018 “Suicide Prevention Awareness Week” in Chatham
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to proclaim September 9-15, 2018 “Suicide Prevention Awareness Week” in Chatham. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
D. Consider Donation Acceptance; Rowing Machine for Fitness Center
Accept the gift exercise machine for the Community Center Fitness Room
To accept the gift exercise machine for the Community Center Fitness Room
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to accept the gift exercise machine for the Community Center Fitness Room. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Davis)
F. Consider Request to Amend Fuel Storage Tank License; Ryder’s Cove Marina, 46 Ryder’s
Approve the transfer of the right to exercise the license for the storage tank for flammable and combustible liquids, flammable gases and solids located at 46 Ryder’s Cove Road, Chatham, MA from...
To approve the transfer of the right to exercise the license for the storage tank for flammable and combustible liquids, flammable gases and solids located at 46 Ryder’s Cove Road, Chatham, MA from OFM, Inc. to PT Marine, Inc. d/b/a Ryder’s Cove Boat Yard to amend the license to reflect the current property ownership, and to amend the listing of the storage tank and capacity to one (1) 6,000 gallon above ground storage tank
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the transfer of the right to exercise the license for the storage tank for flammable and combustible liquids, flammable gases and solids located at 46 Ryder’s Cove Road, Chatham, MA from OFM, Inc. to PT Marine, Inc. d/b/a Ryder’s Cove Boat Yard to amend the license to reflect the current property ownership, and to amend the listing of the storage tank and capacity to one (1) 6,000 gallon above ground storage tank. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
G. Consider Requests for Use of Town Landings; Scatteree & Mill Creek Landings
Approve the request submitted by Noel Aguilar and Gillian Gilbree for the use of Scatteree Landing on September 7, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the purpose of holding their wedding ceremony
To approve the request submitted by Noel Aguilar and Gillian Gilbree for the use of Scatteree Landing on September 7, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the purpose of holding their wedding ceremony
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the request submitted by Noel Aguilar and Gillian Gilbree for the use of Scatteree Landing on September 7, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the purpose of holding their wedding ceremony. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Cocolis)
Approve the request submitted by Jack Gillis and Marilyn Mohrman- Gillis for the temporary closure of Mill Creek Landing on September 21, 2018 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the purpose of holding a...
To approve the request submitted by Jack Gillis and Marilyn Mohrman- Gillis for the temporary closure of Mill Creek Landing on September 21, 2018 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the purpose of holding a pre-wedding “Welcome Dinner.”
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the request submitted by Jack Gillis and Marilyn Mohrman- Gillis for the temporary closure of Mill Creek Landing on September 21, 2018 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the purpose of holding a pre-wedding “Welcome Dinner.” Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Cocolis)
I. Public Hearing; Tax (Rate) Classification
That the Town continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1” and to reject the open space, residential and the small commercial exemptions for FY2019
That the Town continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1” and to reject the open space, residential and the small commercial exemptions for FY2019
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens that the Town continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1” and to reject the open space, residential and the small commercial exemptions for FY2019. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
Authorize use of signature stamp for Tax Rate forms and authorize the Finance Director to sign for the Board electronically
To authorize use of signature stamp for Tax Rate forms and authorize the Finance Director to sign for the Board electronically
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to authorize use of signature stamp for Tax Rate forms and authorize the Finance Director to sign for the Board electronically. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
J. Sewer Easements on Private Roads: Balfour Lane, Bay View Street, Black Duck Landing,
That the Board approves and signs the Order of Taking
That the Board approves and signs the Order of Taking
From the minutes
“Motion: Jeffrey Dykens that the Board approves and signs the Order of Taking. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
L. Committee Appointments; Charter Review Committee, Human Services Committee,
Appoint Tom Geagan to the Charter Review Committee until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Tom Geagan to the Charter Review Committee until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Yes: Cocolis, Davis, DykensAbstained: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint Tom Geagan to the Charter Review Committee until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Peter Cocolis. Vote: 3-0-1, Dean Nicastro abstaining..” (Motion: Davis, second: Cocolis)
Appoint Rick Leavitt to the Charter Review Committee until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Rick Leavitt to the Charter Review Committee until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Yes: Cocolis, Davis, DykensAbstained: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Rick Leavitt to the Charter Review Committee until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 3-0-1, Dean Nicastro abstaining..” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Appoint George Lane to the Charter Review Committee until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint George Lane to the Charter Review Committee until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Yes: Cocolis, Davis, DykensAbstained: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to appoint George Lane to the Charter Review Committee until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 3-0-1, Dean Nicastro abstaining..” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Dykens)
Appoint John Bendas to the Charter Review Committee until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint John Bendas to the Charter Review Committee until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Yes: Cocolis, Davis, DykensAbstained: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to appoint John Bendas to the Charter Review Committee until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens Vote: 3-0-1, Dean Nicastro abstaining..” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Dykens)
Appoint Jared Bennett to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Jared Bennett to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint Jared Bennett to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Cocolis)
Appoint Robert Kreszswick to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee as an Associate until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert Kreszswick to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee as an Associate until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to appoint Robert Kreszswick to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee as an Associate until June 30, 2019 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Davis)
Appoint Susan Whitcomb to the Human Services Committee until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Susan Whitcomb to the Human Services Committee until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Susan Whitcomb to the Human Services Committee until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
IV. Executive Session MGL Ch.30A, §21 #2
Enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21 #2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21 #2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel [Town Manager] - 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 Peter Cocolis to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21 #2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel [Town Manager] - 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 Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Davis)
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