MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
September 24, 2018
8 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 as corrected
To approve as corrected
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve as corrected. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
C. Consider Acceptance & Use of Monetary Donation; Robert B. Ryder
That the Board accept the donation and, on behalf of Mr. Ryder, forward the funds to the Chatham Food Pantry and send a letter of thanks to Mr. Ryder
That the Board accept the donation and, on behalf of Mr. Ryder, forward the funds to the Chatham Food Pantry and send a letter of thanks to Mr. Ryder
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis that the Board accept the donation and, on behalf of Mr. Ryder, forward the funds to the Chatham Food Pantry and send a letter of thanks to Mr. Ryder. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
D. Public Hearing: Consider Amending Local Alcoholic Beverages Licensing
Approve the amendment to Section V. License Types, C. Special One Day Licenses of the Town’s Local Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Regulations as presented
To approve the amendment to Section V. License Types, C. Special One Day Licenses of the Town’s Local Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Regulations as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the amendment to Section V. License Types, C. Special One Day Licenses of the Town’s Local Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Regulations as presented. Second: by Peter Cocolis Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
E. General Discussion/Review of Special One Day Alcohol Permits
Hold a public hearing to consider implementing fees on Special One Day Licenses
To hold a public hearing to consider implementing fees on Special One Day Licenses
Yes: MettersNo: Cocolis, Davis, Dykens, Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to hold a public hearing to consider implementing fees on Special One Day Licenses. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 1-4, Jeffrey Dykens, Shareen Davis, Peter Cocolis, Dean Nicastro dissenting. The motion fails..” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
F. Attracting & Retaining Young Families in Chatham [Michael Westgate,
Direct the Town Manager, Selectmen Davis & Cocolis to recommend a taskforce to create a process to take into account tonight’s discussion and the Economic Development Committee’s previous...
To direct the Town Manager, Selectmen Davis & Cocolis to recommend a taskforce to create a process to take into account tonight’s discussion and the Economic Development Committee’s previous recommendations to develop a strategic plan that results in specific recommendations for action by October 22, 2018
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to direct the Town Manager, Selectmen Davis & Cocolis to recommend a taskforce to create a process to take into account tonight’s discussion and the Economic Development Committee’s previous recommendations to develop a strategic plan that results in specific recommendations for action by October 22, 2018. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
G. Committee Appointments; Railroad Museum Working Group
Appoint Bruce Evans to the Railroad Museum Working Group until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Bruce Evans to the Railroad Museum Working Group until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Bruce Evans to the Railroad Museum Working Group until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
Appoint Elizabeth McCarte to the Railroad Museum Working Group until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Elizabeth McCarte to the Railroad Museum Working Group until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Elizabeth McCarte to the Railroad Museum Working Group until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
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
The minutes do not name who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: by 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: Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes.”
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