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April 22, 2019
15 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
II. Executive Session MGL Ch. 30a, Section 21, #6
Enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30a, Section 21, #6 to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8607 property located at 150 George Ryder...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30a, Section 21, #6 to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8607 property located at 150 George Ryder Road, Chatham, with the Chair declaring that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town with return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30a, Section 21, #6 to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8607 property located at 150 George Ryder Road, Chatham, with the Chair declaring that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town with 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)
III. Minutes
Approve the minutes of March 25, 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)
Approve the minutes of April 1, 2019 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve as amended. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Davis)
A. One Day Special Alcohol Permit on Town Property – Monomoy Yacht Club Party at the
Grant a Special One-Day Liquor License to Nancy Wilber on behalf of Monomoy Yacht Club for Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Chatham Community Center and to further grant...
To grant a Special One-Day Liquor License to Nancy Wilber on behalf of Monomoy Yacht Club for Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Chatham Community Center and to further grant permission to possess/consume alcohol on Town property as associated with this permit
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to grant a Special One-Day Liquor License to Nancy Wilber on behalf of Monomoy Yacht Club for Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Chatham Community Center and to further grant permission to possess/consume alcohol on Town property as associated with this permit. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
B. Arbor Day Proclamation
Proclaim Friday, April 26, 2019 as Arbor Day in Chatham, MA
To proclaim Friday, April 26, 2019 as Arbor Day in Chatham, MA
From the minutes
“Motion by: Peter Cocolis to proclaim Friday, April 26, 2019 as Arbor Day in Chatham, MA. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Davis)
D. FY2018 Audit Presentation
Accept the audit report from Scappini & Pina, P.C
To accept the audit report from Scappini & Pina, P.C
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to accept the audit report from Scappini & Pina, P.C. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
a. Consider Appointment of Town Representative to CVEC
Appoint Robert Wirtshafter as the Town of Chatham representative on the CVEC Board of Directors without a fixed term but subject to revocation or appointment of a successor
To appoint Robert Wirtshafter as the Town of Chatham representative on the CVEC Board of Directors without a fixed term but subject to revocation or appointment of a successor
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to appoint Robert Wirtshafter as the Town of Chatham representative on the CVEC Board of Directors without a fixed term but subject to revocation or appointment of a successor. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Davis)
b. Consider Re-appointment to the Committee
Appoint John H. Scott to the Energy Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint John H. Scott to the Energy Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint John H. Scott to the Energy Committee until June 30, 2021 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
i. Open the warrant to consider an article relative to the purchase, exchange,
Call a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m
To call a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to call a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
Place the article as amended on the May 2019 Special Town Meeting warrant
To place the article as amended on the May 2019 Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion by: Jeffrey Dykens to place the article as amended on the May 2019 Special Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
ii. Close Warrant and Vote Recommendation
Recommend the article to Special Town Meeting (Close Warrant and Vote Recommendation)
To recommend the article to Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to recommend the article to Special Town Meeting. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
Close the May 2019 Special Town Meeting warrant
To close the May 2019 Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to close the May 2019 Special Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
G. Acceptance of Public Roadways Lay-out Hearing - Battlefield Road, Cedar Street,
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to close the public hearing. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Davis)
That the Board vote, pursuant to the provisions of General Law Chapter 82, Section 21, to lay out as Town ways for the use of the Town and its inhabitants thereof, Battlefield Road, Cedar Street,...
That the Board vote, pursuant to the provisions of General Law Chapter 82, Section 21, to lay out as Town ways for the use of the Town and its inhabitants thereof, Battlefield Road, Cedar Street, Champlain Road, Port Fortune lane, Sears Road, Stage Harbor Road and Stage Neck Road, definitively shown and described as the “Public Way” parcels on the Plan entitled “Taking Plan, Town of Chatham, Battlefield Road, Cedar Street, Champlain Road, Port Fortune lane, Sears Road, Stage Harbor Road and Stage Neck Road” (14 sheets), dated January 14, 2019, prepared by Eldredge Surveying and Engineering; and, further, that the prior layout of said ways adopted by this Board on August 5, 1997 be discontinued to the extent that it remains valid and in effect
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens that the Board vote, pursuant to the provisions of General Law Chapter 82, Section 21, to lay out as Town ways for the use of the Town and its inhabitants thereof, Battlefield Road, Cedar Street, Champlain Road, Port Fortune lane, Sears Road, Stage Harbor Road and Stage Neck Road, definitively shown and described as the “Public Way” parcels on the Plan entitled “Taking Plan, Town of Chatham, Battlefield Road, Cedar Street, Champlain Road, Port Fortune lane, Sears Road, Stage Harbor Road and Stage Neck Road” (14 sheets), dated January 14, 2019, prepared by Eldredge Surveying and Engineering; and, further, that the prior layout of said ways adopted by this Board on August 5, 1997 be discontinued to the extent that it remains valid and in effect. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to adjourn. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
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