MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
November 5, 2018
9 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 October 29, 2018 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve as amended. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
A. Consider Applications for Special One Day Alcohol Licenses;
Approve Special One-Day Alcohol licenses for wine & malt beverages only for Rebecca Voelkel as a representative of Mahi Gold for service on Friday, November 23, 2018 from 1-6 p.m.; Friday,...
To approve Special One-Day Alcohol licenses for wine & malt beverages only for Rebecca Voelkel as a representative of Mahi Gold for service on Friday, November 23, 2018 from 1-6 p.m.; Friday, December 7, 2018 from 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 1-6 p.m.; Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 1-6 p.m.; and Monday, December 31, 2018 from 1-6 p.m. at 465 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve Special One-Day Alcohol licenses for wine & malt beverages only for Rebecca Voelkel as a representative of Mahi Gold for service on Friday, November 23, 2018 from 1-6 p.m.; Friday, December 7, 2018 from 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 1-6 p.m.; Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 1-6 p.m.; and Monday, December 31, 2018 from 1-6 p.m. at 465 Main Street, Chatham. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
ii. Forest Beach Designer Goldsmiths, 436 Main Street; December 7, 2018
Approve a Special One-Day Alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only for Steve Wardle as a representative of Forest Beach Designer Goldsmiths for service from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, December...
To approve a Special One-Day Alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only for Steve Wardle as a representative of Forest Beach Designer Goldsmiths for service from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 436 Main Street, Chatham in conjunction with Christmas Stroll activities
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve a Special One-Day Alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only for Steve Wardle as a representative of Forest Beach Designer Goldsmiths for service from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 436 Main Street, Chatham in conjunction with Christmas Stroll activities. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
B. Consider Request for Sales on Town Property; Holiday Shopping Fair, Community
Approve the request for sales on Town property for the Holiday Shopping Fair at the Community Center, 712 Main Street, Chatham on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m
To approve the request for sales on Town property for the Holiday Shopping Fair at the Community Center, 712 Main Street, Chatham on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the request for sales on Town property for the Holiday Shopping Fair at the Community Center, 712 Main Street, Chatham on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
C. Discussion of impact of seals on recreational beaches, fishing industry, Town
Direct the Town Manager and staff to investigate any practical way to set-up a net or some impediment to seals and sharks at Oyster Pond and to direct the Town Manager and staff of Natural...
To direct the Town Manager and staff to investigate any practical way to set-up a net or some impediment to seals and sharks at Oyster Pond and to direct the Town Manager and staff of Natural Resources Department, and Harbormaster and Health Divisions to develop safe handling protocols for deceased seals to minimize health risks, establish a public education campaign on the risks of feeding seals, and implement a fine for feeding seals at Town landings and the fish pier, including the possibility of jeopardizing landing permits
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to direct the Town Manager and staff to investigate any practical way to set-up a net or some impediment to seals and sharks at Oyster Pond and to direct the Town Manager and staff of Natural Resources Department, and Harbormaster and Health Divisions to develop safe handling protocols for deceased seals to minimize health risks, establish a public education campaign on the risks of feeding seals, and implement a fine for feeding seals at Town landings and the fish pier, including the possibility of jeopardizing landing permits. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Cocolis)
E. Appointment of Special Counsel – Waterways Bylaws & Regulations Review
Appoint K-P Law, PC as Special Counsel and to direct the Town Manager to finalize project scope, process, timeline and contract
To appoint K-P Law, PC as Special Counsel and to direct the Town Manager to finalize project scope, process, timeline and contract
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint K-P Law, PC as Special Counsel and to direct the Town Manager to finalize project scope, process, timeline and contract. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
G. Committee Appointments; Independence Day Parade Committee, Conservation
Appoint Paul Stuka to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Paul Stuka to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Paul Stuka to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
Appoint Robert Ralls to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert Ralls 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 Robert Ralls to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
B. To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and the Chair
Enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21, #2 & #6 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21, #2 & #6 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 and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property 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, §21, #2 & #6 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 and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property 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 Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
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