MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 26, 2019
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Cory Metters was absent.
Present: Shareen Davis, Peter Cocolis, Dean Nicastro, Jeffrey Dykens
Absent: Cory Metters
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of August 5, 2019 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve as amended. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
Approve the minutes of August 12, 2019 as amended
To approve as amended
Yes: Cocolis, Dykens, NicastroAbstained: Davis
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve as amended. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 3-0-1, Shareen Davis abstaining due to absence from August 12, 2019 meeting..” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Nicastro)
A. Suicide Prevention Proclamation
Proclaim September 8-15, 2019 as Suicide Prevention Week in Chatham
To proclaim September 8-15, 2019 as Suicide Prevention Week in Chatham
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to proclaim September 8-15, 2019 as Suicide Prevention Week in Chatham. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
B. Consider Acceptance of Bench Donation, Seaside Links Golf Course
Accept the donation of the bench for placement at Seaside Links Golf Course
To accept the donation of the bench for placement at Seaside Links Golf Course
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to accept the donation of the bench for placement at Seaside Links Golf Course. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
C. Wild Care Grant - Monofilament Collectors
Approve the locations and the gear as displayed (Wild Care Grant - Monofilament Collectors)
To approve the locations and the gear as displayed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the locations and the gear as displayed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
D. Consider Request for additional sign at Eliphamet’s Lane
That the Board support the replacement of the “Originally Eliphalet’s Lane” sign with one of the same size, color, and material reading “Named for Eliphalet Hamilton.”
That the Board support the replacement of the “Originally Eliphalet’s Lane” sign with one of the same size, color, and material reading “Named for Eliphalet Hamilton.”
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis that the Board support the replacement of the “Originally Eliphalet’s Lane” sign with one of the same size, color, and material reading “Named for Eliphalet Hamilton.” Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Nicastro)
E. Consider Request to Amend Contract; Fall Operations; Chatham Valet
Extend the contract for Chatham Valet, Inc. to provide parking management on weekends in September and for Special Events throughout the year as may be determined to be in the best interest of the...
To extend the contract for Chatham Valet, Inc. to provide parking management on weekends in September and for Special Events throughout the year as may be determined to be in the best interest of the Town by the Town Manager
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to extend the contract for Chatham Valet, Inc. to provide parking management on weekends in September and for Special Events throughout the year as may be determined to be in the best interest of the Town by the Town Manager. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
H. Review of Open Meeting Law Complaint and Consideration of Response – Board
That, in accordance with 940 CMR 29.05, the complaint submitted by Mr. Seth Taylor is hereby deemed closed without address because it is unsigned; and that a letter to that effect be sent to Mr....
That, in accordance with 940 CMR 29.05, the complaint submitted by Mr. Seth Taylor is hereby deemed closed without address because it is unsigned; and that a letter to that effect be sent to Mr. Taylor by Town Counsel on behalf of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that, in accordance with 940 CMR 29.05, the complaint submitted by Mr. Seth Taylor is hereby deemed closed without address because it is unsigned; and that a letter to that effect be sent to Mr. Taylor by Town Counsel on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
I. VFW Deed Acceptance and Lease Approval
Approve the documents associated with the VFW deed acceptance including the right of first refusal, the quitclaim deeds, and the lease as presented by Town Counsel and as edited this evening
To approve the documents associated with the VFW deed acceptance including the right of first refusal, the quitclaim deeds, and the lease as presented by Town Counsel and as edited this evening
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the documents associated with the VFW deed acceptance including the right of first refusal, the quitclaim deeds, and the lease as presented by Town Counsel and as edited this evening. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
J. Committee Appointment; Planning Board, Park & Recreation Commission
Appoint Ira Seldin as the Parks & Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Ira Seldin as the Parks & Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Ira Seldin as the Parks & Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
Appoint Arthur Spruch as the Planning Board representative to the Community Preservation Commission until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Arthur Spruch as the Planning Board representative to the Community Preservation Commission until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to appoint Arthur Spruch as the Planning Board representative to the Community Preservation Commission until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Nicastro)
IV. Executive Session MGL Ch. 30a, §21 #3
Enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30a, §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Citizens for a Safe Chatham Airport; Skydive Cape Cod, Inc.; Milden Appeal of Department of...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30a, §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Citizens for a Safe Chatham Airport; Skydive Cape Cod, Inc.; Milden Appeal of Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Superseding Amended Order of Conditions; Cowles/Crowell Settlement Agreement) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body, with NO return to Open Session
The minutes do not name who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: by to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30a, §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Citizens for a Safe Chatham Airport; Skydive Cape Cod, Inc.; Milden Appeal of Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Superseding Amended Order of Conditions; Cowles/Crowell Settlement Agreement) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body, with NO return to Open Session. Second: by Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.”
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