MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 12, 2019
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Shareen Davis was absent.
Present: Peter Cocolis, Dean Nicastro, Cory Metters, Jeffrey Dykens
Absent: Shareen Davis
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of July 15, 2019 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve as amended. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
A. Consider Request for One Day Entertainment License; Riverbay Association; August
Grant a One Day Entertainment permit to Riverbay Association for live outdoor music on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the corner of Wonkapit Way and Potonumecot Road
To grant a One Day Entertainment permit to Riverbay Association for live outdoor music on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the corner of Wonkapit Way and Potonumecot Road
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to grant a One Day Entertainment permit to Riverbay Association for live outdoor music on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the corner of Wonkapit Way and Potonumecot Road. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
B. Consider Request for Sales on Town Property; Antiques Show, Community Center,
Approve the sale of goods on Town property on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an antique show at the Community Center, 712 Main Street
To approve the sale of goods on Town property on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an antique show at the Community Center, 712 Main Street
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the sale of goods on Town property on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an antique show at the Community Center, 712 Main Street. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
C. Consider Request for Town Landing Special Use Permit; Old Mill Boatyard
That the Board approve the Town Landing Special Use Permit for Bruce Peters, Capeshores Charters, for use of Old Mill Boat Yard
That the Board approve the Town Landing Special Use Permit for Bruce Peters, Capeshores Charters, for use of Old Mill Boat Yard
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens that the Board approve the Town Landing Special Use Permit for Bruce Peters, Capeshores Charters, for use of Old Mill Boat Yard. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
D. Tax Classification Hearing - Setting of the Tax Rate
That the Town of Chatham continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1” and to reject the residential exemption, small business exemption, and open space discount and...
That the Town of Chatham continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1” and to reject the residential exemption, small business exemption, and open space discount and further to authorize use of signature stamp for Tax Rate forms and authorize the Assessing Director to sign for the Board of Selectmen electronically for all forms necessary
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Town of Chatham continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1” and to reject the residential exemption, small business exemption, and open space discount and further to authorize use of signature stamp for Tax Rate forms and authorize the Assessing Director to sign for the Board of Selectmen electronically for all forms necessary. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
E. Consider Renewal of Inter-Municipal Agreement with Orleans; Adult Supportive Day
Enter into a one-year Memorandum of Agreement as requested by the Town of Orleans to allow for continued access to the Orleans Adult Day Program by Chatham residents
To enter into a one-year Memorandum of Agreement as requested by the Town of Orleans to allow for continued access to the Orleans Adult Day Program by Chatham residents
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to enter into a one-year Memorandum of Agreement as requested by the Town of Orleans to allow for continued access to the Orleans Adult Day Program by Chatham residents. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
F. Consider Monomoy Regional School District Request to Lease Space to Head Start at
Support the Monomoy Regional School District’s leases and partnerships with Head Start at Chatham Elementary School and with YMCA Cape Cod at Harwich Elementary School
To support the Monomoy Regional School District’s leases and partnerships with Head Start at Chatham Elementary School and with YMCA Cape Cod at Harwich Elementary School
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to support the Monomoy Regional School District’s leases and partnerships with Head Start at Chatham Elementary School and with YMCA Cape Cod at Harwich Elementary School. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
H. Committee Appointments; CHC to CPC, Bikeways, Traffic Safety, Aunt Lydia’s Cove
Appoint Janice O’Connell to the Traffic Safety Committee as an Alternate until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Janice O’Connell to the Traffic Safety Committee as an Alternate until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to appoint Janice O’Connell to the Traffic Safety Committee as an Alternate until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Appoint Robert Oliver to the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert Oliver to the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to appoint Robert Oliver to the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Appoint Philip “Kip” Bush to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Philip “Kip” Bush to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to appoint Philip “Kip” Bush to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Appoint Stephanie Hamilton as the Historical Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Stephanie Hamilton as the Historical Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to appoint Stephanie Hamilton as the Historical Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
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 Memorandum of Agreement July 1, 2018-June 30,...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30a, §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Chatham Municipal Employees Association Memorandum of Agreement July 1, 2018-June 30, 2021) and an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body, with NO return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30a, §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Chatham Municipal Employees Association Memorandum of Agreement July 1, 2018-June 30, 2021) and an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body, with NO return to open session. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
From the Chatham Select Board’s official minutes on mytowngovernment.org, where the town posts them. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Chatham (town website, Select Board Members).
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →