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Chatham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

January 14, 2019

12 recorded votes, 1 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 January 7, 2019 as amended

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve as amended

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve as amended. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Cocolis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

A. Consider Request for Recommendation to Charter Review Committee; Select Board v.

That the Board continue to refer to themselves as Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board continue to refer to themselves as Board of Selectmen

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens that the Board continue to refer to themselves as Board of Selectmen. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

B. Seasonal Population Estimate for Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC)

That the Board as the local licensing authority estimate the seasonal population will be 30,000 on July 10, 2019

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board as the local licensing authority estimate the seasonal population will be 30,000 on July 10, 2019

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters that the Board as the local licensing authority estimate the seasonal population will be 30,000 on July 10, 2019. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

C. Review of Local Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Regulations; Special One Day Licenses,

For the Board to hold a public hearing to consider charging $25 per Special One-Day Alcoholic Beverages license and exempting non-profit organizations from the fees

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

For the Board to hold a public hearing to consider charging $25 per Special One-Day Alcoholic Beverages license and exempting non-profit organizations from the fees

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters for the Board to hold a public hearing to consider charging $25 per Special One-Day Alcoholic Beverages license and exempting non-profit organizations from the fees. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

a. Action Item for BOS Goal to Encourage residential development in keeping with

Adopt the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Goals and Objectives for CY2019/2020 as amended

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Goals and Objectives for CY2019/2020 as amended

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to adopt the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Goals and Objectives for CY2019/2020 as amended. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

That the Board request the Planning Board consider a bylaw change to limit the scale of residential structures in Town

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board request the Planning Board consider a bylaw change to limit the scale of residential structures in Town

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Board request the Planning Board consider a bylaw change to limit the scale of residential structures in Town. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

E. FY2020 Operating Budget and 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article - Consider Adjustment

Set the compensation amounts for Chairman at $5,000, for Selectman at $4,000, and Moderator at $1,200

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To set the compensation amounts for Chairman at $5,000, for Selectman at $4,000, and Moderator at $1,200

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to set the compensation amounts for Chairman at $5,000, for Selectman at $4,000, and Moderator at $1,200. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Place the article on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant (FY2020 Operating Budget and 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article - Consider Adjustment)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the article on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to place the article on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend the article to 2019 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the article to 2019 Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to recommend the article to 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

G. Committee Appointment; Planning Board, Parks & Recreation

Choice vote between Maegan Storey and Stacy Faber

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Choice between nominees: Maegan Storey; Stacy Faber

A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Jeffrey Dykens: Stacy Faber; Shareen Davis: Stacy Faber; Peter Cocolis: Maegan Storey; Cory Metters: Stacy Faber; Dean Nicastro: Stacy Faber. The second is recorded as “Jeffrey Dykens”, not a Select Board member.

From the minutes

“Nomination: by Peter Cocolis to appoint Maegan Storey to the Planning Board until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Cory Metters. Nomination: by Shareen Davis to appoint Stacy Faber to the Planning Board until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Stacy Faber Shareen Davis: Stacy Faber Peter Cocolis: Maegan Storey Cory Metters: Stacy Faber Dean Nicastro: Stacy Faber.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint David Mallowes to the Parks & Recreation Commission until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint David Mallowes to the Parks & Recreation Commission until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint David Mallowes to the Parks & Recreation Commission until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to adjourn. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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