MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
July 15, 2019
14 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Shareen Davis, Peter Cocolis, Dean Nicastro, Cory Metters, Jeffrey Dykens
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 10, 2019 as amended
To approve as amended
Yes: Cocolis, Davis, Dykens, MettersAbstained: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve as amended. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0-1, Dean Nicastro abstaining due to absence from June 10, 2019 meeting..” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
Approve the minutes of July 1, 2019 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve as amended. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
B. Consider Request for Outdoor Sale of Goods; 483 Main Street, Mondays, 5-9 p.m.; 631
Approve the request for a Permit for the outdoor display/sale of goods for sales by John Hutchinson of his books to be conducted outside of Kennedy Real Estate, 483 Main Street, on Monday evenings...
To approve the request for a Permit for the outdoor display/sale of goods for sales by John Hutchinson of his books to be conducted outside of Kennedy Real Estate, 483 Main Street, on Monday evenings from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. through August 26, 2019 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays through November 30, 2019 in front of Ben Franklin, 631 Main Street
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the request for a Permit for the outdoor display/sale of goods for sales by John Hutchinson of his books to be conducted outside of Kennedy Real Estate, 483 Main Street, on Monday evenings from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. through August 26, 2019 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays through November 30, 2019 in front of Ben Franklin, 631 Main Street. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
C. Fiscal Year End Budget Transfers – FY2019
Approve the transfer of $400,000 from short-term debt budget and transfer $101,402 to General Government and $298,598 to Department of Public Works contingent upon the concurrence of the Finance...
To approve the transfer of $400,000 from short-term debt budget and transfer $101,402 to General Government and $298,598 to Department of Public Works contingent upon the concurrence of the Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the transfer of $400,000 from short-term debt budget and transfer $101,402 to General Government and $298,598 to Department of Public Works contingent upon the concurrence of the Finance Committee. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
D. Consider Reorganization, reconstitution, in whole or in part, or abolition of the
That the Board pursuant to the authority accorded to it by Section 5-1(b) of the Chatham Home Rule Charter hereby revokes the appointments of all members of the current Charter Review Committee,...
That the Board pursuant to the authority accorded to it by Section 5-1(b) of the Chatham Home Rule Charter hereby revokes the appointments of all members of the current Charter Review Committee, effective immediately; and also pursuant to the same authority hereby abolishes the Charter Review Committee, effective immediately
Yes: Cocolis, Davis, Dykens, NicastroNo: Metters
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Board pursuant to the authority accorded to it by Section 5-1(b) of the Chatham Home Rule Charter hereby revokes the appointments of all members of the current Charter Review Committee, effective immediately; and also pursuant to the same authority hereby abolishes the Charter Review Committee, effective immediately. Second: by Jeffery Dykens. Vote: 4-1, Cory Metters dissenting..” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
i. Election Workers
Appoint the following as election workers: Republicans William Cook, Elizabeth Hines, Martha Stone, Cherrill Corby Lewis Democrats Mary Griffin, Mary Dempsey, Lillian McNulty, Mary McDermott...
To appoint the following as election workers: Republicans William Cook, Elizabeth Hines, Martha Stone, Cherrill Corby Lewis Democrats Mary Griffin, Mary Dempsey, Lillian McNulty, Mary McDermott Unenrolled Joan Bagnell, Carol Barry, Beverly Brown, Judith Buchanan, Jacqueline Crimins, Janet Edson, Ann Eldredge, Genie Griffin-Hatch, Bette Hahner, Christine Storey Hart, Sandra Koski, Mary Langille, Martha Harrison, Alexandra Porter, David Porter, Louise Redfield, Debra Shippelhute, Jennifer Smith, Helga Sullivan, Carol Tautkus, Margaret Walker
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint the following as election workers: Republicans William Cook, Elizabeth Hines, Martha Stone, Cherrill Corby Lewis Democrats Mary Griffin, Mary Dempsey, Lillian McNulty, Mary McDermott Unenrolled Joan Bagnell, Carol Barry, Beverly Brown, Judith Buchanan, Jacqueline Crimins, Janet Edson, Ann Eldredge, Genie Griffin-Hatch, Bette Hahner, Christine Storey Hart, Sandra Koski, Mary Langille, Martha Harrison, Alexandra Porter, David Porter, Louise Redfield, Debra Shippelhute, Jennifer Smith, Helga Sullivan, Carol Tautkus, Margaret Walker. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
ii. Constables
Appoint John Proudfoot as a Constable for the Town until June 30, 2022
To appoint John Proudfoot as a Constable for the Town until June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint John Proudfoot as a Constable for the Town until June 30, 2022. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
iii. Committees
Appoint Doug Grattan to the Historic Business District Commission as an Alternate until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Doug Grattan to the Historic Business District Commission as an Alternate until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to appoint Doug Grattan to the Historic Business District Commission as an Alternate until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote:5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Dykens)
Appoint Dr. Michael Tompsett to the Land Bank Open Space Committee until June 30, 2022
To appoint Dr. Michael Tompsett to the Land Bank Open Space Committee until June 30, 2022
Yes: Cocolis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroNo: Davis
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to appoint Dr. Michael Tompsett to the Land Bank Open Space Committee until June 30, 2022. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-1, Shareen Davis dissenting..” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Appoint Robert Davis to the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert Davis to the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Robert Davis to the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
Appoint Jeffrey Hahner to the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Jeffrey Hahner to the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Jeffrey Hahner to the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Appoint Ann Ryan to the Water & Sewer Advisory Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Ann Ryan to the Water & Sewer Advisory Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to appoint Ann Ryan to the Water & Sewer Advisory Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Dykens)
Choice vote: David Miller is appointed to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Choice between nominees: David Miller; Phillip Bush
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Jeffrey Dykens: David Miller; Cory Metters: David Miller; Dean Nicastro: David Miller; Peter Cocolis: Phillip Bush; Shareen Davis: Phillip Bush. The second is recorded as “Dean Nicastro”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Nomination: by Cory Metters of David Miller to be appointed to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Nomination: by Peter Cocolis of Phillip “Kip” Bush to be appointed to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: David Miller Cory Metters: David Miller Dean Nicastro: David Miller Peter Cocolis: Phillip Bush Shareen Davis: Phillip Bush David Miller is appointed to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed..”
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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