MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
April 1, 2019
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 March 18, 2019 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve as amended. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
A. Consider Application to Conduct Hayrides in Town
Approve the application to conduct hayrides in Town from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 as conditioned
To approve the application to conduct hayrides in Town from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 as conditioned
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the application to conduct hayrides in Town from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 as conditioned. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
B. Review Citizen Petition Article; Resolution in Support of a Establishing a Commission
Recommend the petitioned article seek the formation of a Commission to review the Commonwealth flag to 2019 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend the petitioned article seek the formation of a Commission to review the Commonwealth flag to 2019 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to recommend the petitioned article seek the formation of a Commission to review the Commonwealth flag to 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
C. Eversource 2019 Yearly Operational Plan; Herbicide Use in Chatham
Send the letter to Eversource opposing the use of herbicides for vegetation management in Town
To send the letter to Eversource opposing the use of herbicides for vegetation management in Town
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to send the letter to Eversource opposing the use of herbicides for vegetation management in Town. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Metters)
D. 90 Bridge Street Update
Endorse the revised master plan recommended by the committees and staff and authorize continuation to detailed design, cost estimating, and permitting
To endorse the revised master plan recommended by the committees and staff and authorize continuation to detailed design, cost estimating, and permitting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to endorse the revised master plan recommended by the committees and staff and authorize continuation to detailed design, cost estimating, and permitting. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
E. Consider Appointment to Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management
Appoint Dr. Robert Duncanson as Chatham’s representative to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board, effective April 2, 2019
To appoint Dr. Robert Duncanson as Chatham’s representative to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board, effective April 2, 2019
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to appoint Dr. Robert Duncanson as Chatham’s representative to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board, effective April 2, 2019. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Dykens)
Clarify that the appointment is for a three-year term from April 2, 2019 to April 1, 2022
To clarify that the appointment is for a three-year term from April 2, 2019 to April 1, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to clarify that the appointment is for a three-year term from April 2, 2019 to April 1, 2022. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)
F. North Cut Dredging – Selectmen’s Agenda Request (Selectman Dykens)
That the Board direct the Town Manager to contact the Town’s Congressional delegation regarding the need for safe access and egress from Chatham Harbor to the Atlantic Ocean and to send similar...
That the Board direct the Town Manager to contact the Town’s Congressional delegation regarding the need for safe access and egress from Chatham Harbor to the Atlantic Ocean and to send similar letters to the Coast Guard and the Cape Cod National Seashore
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens that the Board direct the Town Manager to contact the Town’s Congressional delegation regarding the need for safe access and egress from Chatham Harbor to the Atlantic Ocean and to send similar letters to the Coast Guard and the Cape Cod National Seashore. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
IV. Executive Session MGL Ch 30A, §21 #3
Enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Chatham Municipal Employees Association) and with respect to litigation (Monomoy...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Chatham Municipal Employees Association) and with respect to litigation (Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge boundary dispute with US Fish & Wildlife Service) the Chair declares that an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body with no return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Chatham Municipal Employees Association) and with respect to litigation (Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge boundary dispute with US Fish & Wildlife Service) the Chair declares that an open meeting would 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: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
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