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Chatham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

July 21, 2020

8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

I. Minutes

Approve the minutes of July 14, 2020 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve as amended

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve as amended. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Dykens)

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

1. Schoolhouse Pond - Consider Parking Limitations on Sam Ryder Road

Restrict parking along Sam Ryder Road from Mills Road to Queen Anne Road to resident/taxpayer stickered vehicles only to be enforced by Chatham Police Department in accordance with posted restrictions

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To restrict parking along Sam Ryder Road from Mills Road to Queen Anne Road to resident/taxpayer stickered vehicles only to be enforced by Chatham Police Department in accordance with posted restrictions

Yes: Cocolis, Davis, Metters, NicastroNo: Dykens

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to restrict parking along Sam Ryder Road from Mills Road to Queen Anne Road to resident/taxpayer stickered vehicles only to be enforced by Chatham Police Department in accordance with posted restrictions. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: No Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Remand the topic to the Board of Health for reconsideration the closure of Schoolhouse Pond Beach

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To remand the topic to the Board of Health for reconsideration the closure of Schoolhouse Pond Beach

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to remand the topic to the Board of Health for reconsideration the closure of Schoolhouse Pond Beach. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

2. Downtown Working Group Update; Revision to Parking, Hallett Lane

Support the request for two temporary curbside pick-up parking spaces along Hallett Lane across from CapeAbilities parking lot entrance to be re-visited by October 31, 2020

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the request for two temporary curbside pick-up parking spaces along Hallett Lane across from CapeAbilities parking lot entrance to be re-visited by October 31, 2020

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to support the request for two temporary curbside pick-up parking spaces along Hallett Lane across from CapeAbilities parking lot entrance to be re-visited by October 31, 2020. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

iii. All Other Articles

Rescind the vote calling for a Special Town Meeting on September 19, 2020

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To rescind the vote calling for a Special Town Meeting on September 19, 2020

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to rescind the vote calling for a Special Town Meeting on September 19, 2020. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

C. Consider Permanent Drainage Instructure Easement and Temporary Construction

That the Board accept and sign the easement document to allow recording at the Registry

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board accept and sign the easement document to allow recording at the Registry

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Board accept and sign the easement document to allow recording at the Registry. Second: by Cory Metters. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

D. Trap Dock Waterfront Project – Consider Funding Knee Wall, Stage Harbor Yacht

That the Board endorse installation of the knee wall extension under the SHYC pier and use of the Waterfront Bond

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board endorse installation of the knee wall extension under the SHYC pier and use of the Waterfront Bond

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens that the Board endorse installation of the knee wall extension under the SHYC pier and use of the Waterfront Bond. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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) and the Chair declares that an open meeting...

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Chatham Municipal Employees Association) and the Chair declares that an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body with no return to Open Session

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Chatham Municipal Employees Association) and the Chair declares that an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body with no return to Open Session. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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