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Chatham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

February 16, 2021

10 recorded votes, 2 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 February 9, 2021 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes as amended

From the minutes

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

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

a. Continued Hearing on Appeals by Chatham Productions, LLC of the Historic

Close the appeal hearing

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the appeal hearing

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to close the appeal hearing. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)

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

That the Select Board accept the final decisions of the HBDC, issued upon remand on February 3, 2021 with respect to the applications for demolition permits relating to the following properties/...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Select Board accept the final decisions of the HBDC, issued upon remand on February 3, 2021 with respect to the applications for demolition permits relating to the following properties/ applications 70 Depot Road and 776 Main Street that said decisions be incorporated in to the record of said appeals before this Board, and that said appeals be disposed of in accordance therewith

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Select Board accept the final decisions of the HBDC, issued upon remand on February 3, 2021 with respect to the applications for demolition permits relating to the following properties/ applications 70 Depot Road and 776 Main Street that said decisions be incorporated in to the record of said appeals before this Board, and that said appeals be disposed of in accordance therewith. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)

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

i. Explore Designating Town Owned Property for Affordable & Attainable

Declare the whole parcel surplus and authorize its use for affordable and attainable housing

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To declare the whole parcel surplus and authorize its use for affordable and attainable housing

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to declare the whole parcel surplus and authorize its use for affordable and attainable housing. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Place an Article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to obtain approval to declare the property surplus

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place an Article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to obtain approval to declare the property surplus

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to place an Article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to obtain approval to declare the property surplus. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Direct the Town Manager to draft an article for Annual Town Meeting to designate the property at 127 Old Harbor Road for affordable and/or attainable housing

Minutes, page 9

ApproveFailed · 2–3

To direct the Town Manager to draft an article for Annual Town Meeting to designate the property at 127 Old Harbor Road for affordable and/or attainable housing

Yes: Davis, DykensNo: Cocolis, Metters, Nicastro

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to direct the Town Manager to draft an article for Annual Town Meeting to designate the property at 127 Old Harbor Road for affordable and/or attainable housing. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: No Cory Metters: No Peter Cocolis: No Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Direct the Community Development to move forward with the grant application for the exploration of re-use of property at 127 Old Harbor Road for housing

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To direct the Community Development to move forward with the grant application for the exploration of re-use of property at 127 Old Harbor Road for housing

Yes: Cocolis, Davis, DykensNo: Metters, Nicastro

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to direct the Community Development to move forward with the grant application for the exploration of re-use of property at 127 Old Harbor Road for housing. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: No Cory Metters: No Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

ii. Attainable Housing Trust Fund- BOS /CPA AMI up to 200%- with Town

Direct the Town Manager to draft an appropriate article for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting warrant for this legislation as may be further refined by Town Counsel

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To direct the Town Manager to draft an appropriate article for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting warrant for this legislation as may be further refined by Town Counsel

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to direct the Town Manager to draft an appropriate article for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting warrant for this legislation as may be further refined by Town Counsel. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

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

iv. Community Preservation Act Special Legislation Relative to Attainable

Instruct the Town Manager to prepare an article for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting warrant for submission of this legislation

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To instruct the Town Manager to prepare an article for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting warrant for submission of this legislation

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to instruct the Town Manager to prepare an article for inclusion in the Annual Town Meeting warrant for submission of this legislation. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

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

i. Habitat for Humanity 11 George Ryder Road South- AHTF to sign property

Authorize the transfer of the property to Habitat for Humanity for the purposes set forth in the regulatory agreement & Land Disposition Agreement and execute the deed and related agreements as...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the transfer of the property to Habitat for Humanity for the purposes set forth in the regulatory agreement & Land Disposition Agreement and execute the deed and related agreements as presented

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to authorize the transfer of the property to Habitat for Humanity for the purposes set forth in the regulatory agreement & Land Disposition Agreement and execute the deed and related agreements as presented. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Bruce Beane: Yes Maegan Storey: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

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