MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
February 25, 2019
15 recorded votes, 3 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
During the meeting:
- Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Consider Request for Special One Day Alcoholic Beverages License/Alcohol on Town Property/Sale of Goods on Town Property; Blessing of the Fleet, May 25, 2019, M”).
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of February 11, 2019 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve as amended. Second: Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Cocolis)
A. Consider Request for Special One Day Alcoholic Beverages License/Alcohol on Town
Grant a Special One-Day Liquor License for All Alcoholic Beverages to Karen Murdoch as a representative of Women of Fishing Families for Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for...
To grant a Special One-Day Liquor License for All Alcoholic Beverages to Karen Murdoch as a representative of Women of Fishing Families for Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for service at the Chatham Fish Pier, Barcliff Avenue Extension, Chatham and to further approve the sale of goods and grant permission to possess/consume alcohol on Town property as associated with this permit
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to grant a Special One-Day Liquor License for All Alcoholic Beverages to Karen Murdoch as a representative of Women of Fishing Families for Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for service at the Chatham Fish Pier, Barcliff Avenue Extension, Chatham and to further approve the sale of goods and grant permission to possess/consume alcohol on Town property as associated with this permit. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
Grant a One Day Entertainment permit to Women of Fishing Families for the Blessing of the Fleet event for Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for live and recorded outdoor music at...
To grant a One Day Entertainment permit to Women of Fishing Families for the Blessing of the Fleet event for Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for live and recorded outdoor music at the Chatham Fish Pier, Barcliff Avenue Extension, Chatham
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to grant a One Day Entertainment permit to Women of Fishing Families for the Blessing of the Fleet event for Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for live and recorded outdoor music at the Chatham Fish Pier, Barcliff Avenue Extension, Chatham. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
B. Public Hearing; Consider Granting Seasonal Wine & Malt Beverages Only Restaurant
Grant a seasonal wine & malt only restaurant license to Chatham Sub Shop, Inc. dba Chatham Subs, 637 Main Street, Chatham, Elizabeth Sakany, Manager
To grant a seasonal wine & malt only restaurant license to Chatham Sub Shop, Inc. dba Chatham Subs, 637 Main Street, Chatham, Elizabeth Sakany, Manager
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to grant a seasonal wine & malt only restaurant license to Chatham Sub Shop, Inc. dba Chatham Subs, 637 Main Street, Chatham, Elizabeth Sakany, Manager. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
C. Outermost Harbor Dredging Proposal – Placement of Dredged Materials on Town
Approve the use of Bearse’s Lane for access and Town- owned property on South Beach for placement of clean sand dredged material associated with this project
To approve the use of Bearse’s Lane for access and Town- owned property on South Beach for placement of clean sand dredged material associated with this project
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the use of Bearse’s Lane for access and Town- owned property on South Beach for placement of clean sand dredged material associated with this project. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
E. BOS Transmittal of the FY2020 Operating and Capital Budgets to the Finance
Recommend the FY2020 Operating Budget article in the amount of $30,882,921 to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend the FY2020 Operating Budget article in the amount of $30,882,921 to Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to recommend the FY2020 Operating Budget article in the amount of $30,882,921 to Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
Transmit the proposed FY2020 Operating, Capital and Water Operating budgets to the Finance Committee per the Town of Chatham by-law
To transmit the proposed FY2020 Operating, Capital and Water Operating budgets to the Finance Committee per the Town of Chatham by-law
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to transmit the proposed FY2020 Operating, Capital and Water Operating budgets to the Finance Committee per the Town of Chatham by-law. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Dykens)
H. Consider Status of Bridge Street Roadway; Sidewalks/Utilities - Discussion/Update
That the Board accepts the presumption, based on research and advice of Town Counsel, that Bridge Street as currently configured is a Town road
That the Board accepts the presumption, based on research and advice of Town Counsel, that Bridge Street as currently configured is a Town road
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Board accepts the presumption, based on research and advice of Town Counsel, that Bridge Street as currently configured is a Town road. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
Instruct the Town Manager to proceed with the planning and installation of utilities on Bridge Street
To instruct the Town Manager to proceed with the planning and installation of utilities on Bridge Street
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to instruct the Town Manager to proceed with the planning and installation of utilities on Bridge Street. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
a. Amendments to Ch. 158 Demolition Delay Bylaw Article – Historical Commission
Place the article proposing an amendment to the Demolition Delay Bylaw on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the article proposing an amendment to the Demolition Delay Bylaw on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to place the article proposing an amendment to the Demolition Delay Bylaw on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
Recommend the article proposing an amendment to the Demolition Delay Bylaw to 2019 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend the article proposing an amendment to the Demolition Delay Bylaw to 2019 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to recommend the article proposing an amendment to the Demolition Delay Bylaw to 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
b. Amendments to Monomoy Regional School District Agreement Article
Place the article proposing amendments to the Monomoy Regional School District on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the article proposing amendments to the Monomoy Regional School District on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to place the article proposing amendments to the Monomoy Regional School District on the 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
Recommend the article proposing amendments to the Monomoy Regional School District to 2019 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend the article proposing amendments to the Monomoy Regional School District to 2019 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to recommend the article proposing amendments to the Monomoy Regional School District to 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
J. Committee Appointment; Cape Cod Commission Representative
Choice vote: Tom Wilson is appointed as the Chatham representative to the Cape Cod Commission until April 24, 2021 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
Choice between nominees: John Kaar; Tom Wilson
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Jeffrey Dykens: Tom Wilson; Shareen Davis: Tom Wilson; Peter Cocolis: Tom Wilson; Cory Metters: Tom Wilson; Dean Nicastro: John Kaar. The second is recorded as “Cory Metters”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Nomination: by Shareen Davis of Tom Wilson for appointment as the Chatham representative to the Cape Cod Commission until April 24, 2021 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Nomination: by Dean Nicastro of John Kaar for appointment as the Chatham representative to the Cape Cod Commission until April 24, 2021 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: by Cory Metters. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Tom Wilson Shareen Davis: Tom Wilson Peter Cocolis: Tom Wilson Cory Metters: Tom Wilson Dean Nicastro: John Kaar Tom Wilson is appointed as the Chatham representative to the Cape Cod Commission until April 24, 2021 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed..”
IV. Executive Session – MGL Ch. 30A, Section 21 #3 - To discuss strategy with respect 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 litigation status, and the Chair...
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 litigation status, 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 Cory Metters 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 litigation status, 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 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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