MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
May 6, 2019
9 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:
- Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Selectman Dykens recused himself and left the dais.”).
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of April 29, 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 Request to Use Parking Spaces at Lighthouse Beach; Fire & Iron Motorcycle
Approve the request (Consider Request to Use Parking Spaces at Lighthouse Beach; Fire & Iron Motorcycle)
To approve the request
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the request. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
B. Consider Acceptance of Bench Donations; Seaside Links; Goose Pond
Accept the donations (Consider Acceptance of Bench Donations; Seaside Links; Goose Pond)
To accept the donations
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to accept the donations. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
C. Consider Request to Implement Water Conservation Measures
Declare a State of Water Supply Conservation in accordance with the General Bylaws, Chapter 261, §261-4 and implement the following voluntary conservation measures in accordance with §261-5: 1....
To declare a State of Water Supply Conservation in accordance with the General Bylaws, Chapter 261, §261-4 and implement the following voluntary conservation measures in accordance with §261-5: 1. State of Water Supply Conservation for the period May 13, 2019 through September 30, 2019. 2. Outdoor watering at odd-numbered addresses restricted to odd-numbered calendar days. Outdoor watering at even-numbered addresses restricted to even-numbered days. 3. Outdoor watering limited to 1” (one inch) or less per watering event. 4. Outdoor watering limited to the period 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. (midnight), except for in-ground irrigation systems which are limited to 12 a.m. (midnight) to 6 a.m. 5. No washing of sidewalks or driveways
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to declare a State of Water Supply Conservation in accordance with the General Bylaws, Chapter 261, §261-4 and implement the following voluntary conservation measures in accordance with §261-5: 1. State of Water Supply Conservation for the period May 13, 2019 through September 30, 2019. 2. Outdoor watering at odd-numbered addresses restricted to odd-numbered calendar days. Outdoor watering at even-numbered addresses restricted to even-numbered days. 3. Outdoor watering limited to 1” (one inch) or less per watering event. 4. Outdoor watering limited to the period 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. (midnight), except for in-ground irrigation systems which are limited to 12 a.m. (midnight) to 6 a.m. 5. No washing of sidewalks or driveways. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
D. Annual Town Meeting Article 61 – Consider Revised Suggested Motion, Potential
Entertain adjustments to the Maintenance Easement areas upon request by property owners to the DPW Director on or before May 31, 2019 and, in its discretion, thereafter revise the Maintenance...
To entertain adjustments to the Maintenance Easement areas upon request by property owners to the DPW Director on or before May 31, 2019 and, in its discretion, thereafter revise the Maintenance Easement boundaries within the limits presently shown on the plans (ie, reduce the size of the easement areas), and vote to offer the suggested revised motion for Article 61
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to entertain adjustments to the Maintenance Easement areas upon request by property owners to the DPW Director on or before May 31, 2019 and, in its discretion, thereafter revise the Maintenance Easement boundaries within the limits presently shown on the plans (ie, reduce the size of the easement areas), and vote to offer the suggested revised motion for Article 61. Second: by Shareen Davis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
E. Report of West Chatham Project Working Group for
Offer no motion on Article 60 at Annual town Meeting
To offer no motion on Article 60 at Annual town Meeting
Yes: Cocolis, Davis, NicastroNo: MettersJeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to offer no motion on Article 60 at Annual town Meeting. Second: by Peter Cocolis Vote: 3-1, Cory Metters dissenting..” (Motion: Davis, second: Cocolis)
Direct the Town Manager to prepare a letter to Representative Peake and Senator Cyr that requests a meeting with top MDOT officials to negotiate changes to landscaping, hardscaping and lighting...
To direct the Town Manager to prepare a letter to Representative Peake and Senator Cyr that requests a meeting with top MDOT officials to negotiate changes to landscaping, hardscaping and lighting proposed in the current plan and which also conveys concerns about delays to the construction schedule
Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to direct the Town Manager to prepare a letter to Representative Peake and Senator Cyr that requests a meeting with top MDOT officials to negotiate changes to landscaping, hardscaping and lighting proposed in the current plan and which also conveys concerns about delays to the construction schedule. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Metters)
That the Board designate its Chairman, Clerk Cocolis, the Town Manager, and Planning Board members Art Spruch as the team that will meet with MDOT officials on enhancements to the West Chatham...
That the Board designate its Chairman, Clerk Cocolis, the Town Manager, and Planning Board members Art Spruch as the team that will meet with MDOT officials on enhancements to the West Chatham Roadway Design plan
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members present at this point, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis that the Board designate its Chairman, Clerk Cocolis, the Town Manager, and Planning Board members Art Spruch as the team that will meet with MDOT officials on enhancements to the West Chatham Roadway Design plan. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
IV. 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 real property (Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8607, 150 George Ryder Road) and the...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30a, Section 21, #6 to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8607, 150 George Ryder Road) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town with NO return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30a, Section 21, #6 to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8607, 150 George Ryder Road) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town with NO return to open session. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
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