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Chatham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

October 7, 2019

12 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Shareen Davis was absent.

Present: Peter Cocolis, Dean Nicastro, Cory Metters, Jeffrey Dykens

Absent: Shareen Davis

During the meeting:

  • Cory Metters stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Selectman Metters recused himself and left the dais.”).
  • 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 September 30, 2019 as amended

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve as amended

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve as amended. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

A. Consider Request for Alcohol on Town Property; Eldredge Public Library, October 16,

Grant permission to serve alcohol on Town property to Amy Andreasson, Director of the Eldredge Public Library, for an invitation only event at the Library on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 5:30...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To grant permission to serve alcohol on Town property to Amy Andreasson, Director of the Eldredge Public Library, for an invitation only event at the Library on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to grant permission to serve alcohol on Town property to Amy Andreasson, Director of the Eldredge Public Library, for an invitation only event at the Library on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

B. Consider Standing Permission for Alcohol on Town Property; Back Parcel VFW

Grant standing permission to serve alcohol on Town property to the Brown-James-Buck Veteran of Foreign Wars Post for the Town- owned parcel of the property until such time as it may be revoked

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To grant standing permission to serve alcohol on Town property to the Brown-James-Buck Veteran of Foreign Wars Post for the Town- owned parcel of the property until such time as it may be revoked

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to grant standing permission to serve alcohol on Town property to the Brown-James-Buck Veteran of Foreign Wars Post for the Town- owned parcel of the property until such time as it may be revoked. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

C. Consider Request for Special One Day Alcohol Permits – Witches Walk venues,

Grant a Special One-Day Alcohol permit to Ric Morse as owner of the Chatham Filling Station and a representative of Monomoy Community Services for Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To grant a Special One-Day Alcohol permit to Ric Morse as owner of the Chatham Filling Station and a representative of Monomoy Community Services for Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for service at 75 Old Harbor Road, Chatham, MA

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to grant a Special One-Day Alcohol permit to Ric Morse as owner of the Chatham Filling Station and a representative of Monomoy Community Services for Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for service at 75 Old Harbor Road, Chatham, MA. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Grant a Special One-Day Alcohol permit to Heather Cantin as owner of Chatham Cheese Company and as a representative of Monomoy Community Services for Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. –...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To grant a Special One-Day Alcohol permit to Heather Cantin as owner of Chatham Cheese Company and as a representative of Monomoy Community Services for Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. for service at 902 Main Street, Chatham, MA

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to grant a Special One-Day Alcohol permit to Heather Cantin as owner of Chatham Cheese Company and as a representative of Monomoy Community Services for Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. for service at 902 Main Street, Chatham, MA. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Grant a Special One-Day Alcohol permit to Rebecca Segura as owner of the Chatham Cookware and a representative of Monomoy Community Services for Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To grant a Special One-Day Alcohol permit to Rebecca Segura as owner of the Chatham Cookware and a representative of Monomoy Community Services for Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for service at 524 Main Street, Chatham, MA

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to grant a Special One-Day Alcohol permit to Rebecca Segura as owner of the Chatham Cookware and a representative of Monomoy Community Services for Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for service at 524 Main Street, Chatham, MA. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

D. Consider Requests Related to Oktoberfest; Special One Day Alcohol permit, Alcohol on

Grant a Special One-Day Liquor License to Jennifer Allard on behalf of the Chatham Merchants Association for Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for service at the Chatham Bars...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant a Special One-Day Liquor License to Jennifer Allard on behalf of the Chatham Merchants Association for Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for service at the Chatham Bars Avenue parking lot and to further approve the outdoor sale of goods and grant permission to possess/consume alcohol on Town property as associated with this permit

Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to grant a Special One-Day Liquor License to Jennifer Allard on behalf of the Chatham Merchants Association for Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for service at the Chatham Bars Avenue parking lot and to further approve the outdoor sale of goods and grant permission to possess/consume alcohol on Town property as associated with this permit. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Grant a One Day Entertainment Permit to Jennifer Allard on behalf of the Chatham Merchants Association for Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Kate Gould Park Bandstand for...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant a One Day Entertainment Permit to Jennifer Allard on behalf of the Chatham Merchants Association for Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Kate Gould Park Bandstand for live, outdoor, amplified music

Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to grant a One Day Entertainment Permit to Jennifer Allard on behalf of the Chatham Merchants Association for Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Kate Gould Park Bandstand for live, outdoor, amplified music. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Grant special permits for the outdoor display/sale of goods in the downtown area to the following merchants for Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Chatham Orpheum Theater, 637...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant special permits for the outdoor display/sale of goods in the downtown area to the following merchants for Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Chatham Orpheum Theater, 637 Main St. Chatham Threadworks, 400 Main St. Ben Franklin, 631 Main St. Pentimento, 584 Main St. Tanika’s, 636 Main St. Mark August, 490 Main St. Ports & Co., 595 Main St. Island Pursuit, 482 Main St. Sara Campbell, 578 Main St. FatFace, 470 Main St

Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to grant special permits for the outdoor display/sale of goods in the downtown area to the following merchants for Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Chatham Orpheum Theater, 637 Main St. Chatham Threadworks, 400 Main St. Ben Franklin, 631 Main St. Pentimento, 584 Main St. Tanika’s, 636 Main St. Mark August, 490 Main St. Ports & Co., 595 Main St. Island Pursuit, 482 Main St. Sara Campbell, 578 Main St. FatFace, 470 Main St. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

E. Private Road Sewer Easements

Approve and sign the order of taking as presented in the package

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve and sign the order of taking as presented in the package

Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve and sign the order of taking as presented in the package. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

F. Consider Committee Appointment; Historic Business District Commission

Appoint Robert Byrnes to the Historic Business District Commission until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Robert Byrnes to the Historic Business District Commission until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to appoint Robert Byrnes to the Historic Business District Commission until June 30, 2020 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to adjourn. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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