MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
December 16, 2019
11 recorded votes, 2 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
During the meeting:
- Cory Metters stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Selectmen Metters recused himself from this agenda item.”).
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of December 9, 2019 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve as amended. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)
A. Public Hearing; Underground Conduit Installation, Hardings Beach Road, Verizon New
Approve the request (Public Hearing; Underground Conduit Installation, Hardings Beach Road, Verizon New)
To approve the request
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the request. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
B. Waterways Advisory Committee Disclosure Filing
That, as appointing officials, as required by MGL Ch. 268A, §19, the Board has reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified by David Oppenheim and it has determined that...
That, as appointing officials, as required by MGL Ch. 268A, §19, the Board has reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified by David Oppenheim and it has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of his service on the Waterways Advisory Committee
Yes: Cocolis, Davis, DykensNo: Metters, Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens that, as appointing officials, as required by MGL Ch. 268A, §19, the Board has reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified by David Oppenheim and it has determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of his service on the Waterways Advisory Committee. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 3-2, Cory Metters and Dean Nicastro dissenting..” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
i. Automobile Dealer Class I, II, III
Approve the 2020 Class I, II, III Auto licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
To approve the 2020 Class I, II, III Auto licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the 2020 Class I, II, III Auto licenses as recommended by the licensing agent. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
ii. Innholders/Lodging Houses
Approve the 2020 renewals of Innkeeper and Lodging House licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
To approve the 2020 renewals of Innkeeper and Lodging House licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the 2020 renewals of Innkeeper and Lodging House licenses as recommended by the licensing agent. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
iii. Entertainment/Automatic Amusement/Movie Theater
Approve the 2020 renewal of Automatic Amusement, Entertainment, and Movie Theater licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
To approve the 2020 renewal of Automatic Amusement, Entertainment, and Movie Theater licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve the 2020 renewal of Automatic Amusement, Entertainment, and Movie Theater licenses as recommended by the licensing agent. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Nicastro)
iv. Common Victuallers
Approve the 2020 renewals of Common Victualler/Sunday Dessert licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
To approve the 2020 renewals of Common Victualler/Sunday Dessert licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the 2020 renewals of Common Victualler/Sunday Dessert licenses as recommended by the licensing agent. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
F. Special Town Meeting Warrant - Order Articles, Assign Motions, Vote to Close
Close the warrant as presented and amended
To close the warrant as presented and amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to close the warrant as presented and amended. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
G. Consider Revising/Repealing the Periodic Charter Review Mandate
That this issue be referred to the Charter Review Committee for consideration of whether the mandate for periodic Charter review contained in Section 8-2 of the Town Charter be revised or repealed
That this issue be referred to the Charter Review Committee for consideration of whether the mandate for periodic Charter review contained in Section 8-2 of the Town Charter be revised or repealed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that this issue be referred to the Charter Review Committee for consideration of whether the mandate for periodic Charter review contained in Section 8-2 of the Town Charter be revised or repealed. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
H. Consider Open Meeting Law Complaint Received on December 9, 2019 - Board
That the matter be referred to Town Counsel for a direct response to the Attorney General in accordance with the sentiments expressed by the members of the Board of Selectmen and include the...
That the matter be referred to Town Counsel for a direct response to the Attorney General in accordance with the sentiments expressed by the members of the Board of Selectmen and include the position of the Board of Selectmen that no violation occurred
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the matter be referred to Town Counsel for a direct response to the Attorney General in accordance with the sentiments expressed by the members of the Board of Selectmen and include the position of the Board of Selectmen that no violation occurred. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to adjourn. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 5-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
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