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Chatham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

June 29, 2021

22 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Cory Metters stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Select Board Clerk Cory Metters disclosed that he is a member of the Chatham Merchants Association and recused himself from this agenda item.”).

Every vote, in order

I. Minutes

Approve the minutes of June 18, 2021

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept

From the minutes

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

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

Approve the minutes of June 22, 2021 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept as amended

From the minutes

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

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

i. Chatham Historical Society, 175 Eastward Road, August 28, 2021

Approve the Special One Day Alcohol permit for all alcoholic beverages to Sarah Wilsterman as a representative of the Chatham Historical Society for service at 174 Eastward Road on Saturday,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Special One Day Alcohol permit for all alcoholic beverages to Sarah Wilsterman as a representative of the Chatham Historical Society for service at 174 Eastward Road on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the Special One Day Alcohol permit for all alcoholic beverages to Sarah Wilsterman as a representative of the Chatham Historical Society for service at 174 Eastward Road on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

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

ii. Expression Gallery, 578 Main Street, July 2, 2021

Approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Steven Koppel as a representative of Expressions Gallery for service at 578 Main Street on Friday, July 2, 2021 from...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Steven Koppel as a representative of Expressions Gallery for service at 578 Main Street on Friday, July 2, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Steven Koppel as a representative of Expressions Gallery for service at 578 Main Street on Friday, July 2, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)

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

iii. Cape Cod Fishermen’s Alliance, 1566 Main Street, July 1, 2021 & August 7,

Approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to Jennifer Bryant as a representative of the Cape Cod Commercial...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to Jennifer Bryant as a representative of the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance for service at 1566 Main Street

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to Jennifer Bryant as a representative of the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance for service at 1566 Main Street. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

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

Approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for all alcoholic beverages on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to Jennifer Bryant as a representative of the Cape Cod Commercial...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for all alcoholic beverages on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to Jennifer Bryant as a representative of the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance for service at 1566 Main Street

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for all alcoholic beverages on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to Jennifer Bryant as a representative of the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance for service at 1566 Main Street. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

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

b. One Day Entertainment Licenses, Mondays on Main, July 5 – August 23, 2021

Approve the requests for thirty-six (36) Special One- Day Entertainment permits to be issued to the participating merchants for the dates and locations specified in the application

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the requests for thirty-six (36) Special One- Day Entertainment permits to be issued to the participating merchants for the dates and locations specified in the application

Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the requests for thirty-six (36) Special One- Day Entertainment permits to be issued to the participating merchants for the dates and locations specified in the application. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)

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

c. Town Landing Special Use Permit; Ryders Cove Town Landing (Rick Beaulieu)

Approve the Town Landing Special Use permit to Sweet Yacht Charter for Ryder’s Cove Landing

Minutes, page 7

ApproveFailed · 0–5

To approve the Town Landing Special Use permit to Sweet Yacht Charter for Ryder’s Cove Landing

No: Cocolis, Davis, Dykens, Metters, Nicastro

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the Town Landing Special Use permit to Sweet Yacht Charter for Ryder’s Cove Landing. Second: by Cory Metters. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: No Dean Nicastro: No Cory Metters: No Shareen Davis: No Peter Cocolis: No.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)

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

d. Meeting Protocols/Public Comment/Participation Policy Review (Sel. Metters) –

Strike the word “Efficiency” in the last line under Purpose and replace with “Public Participation” to match the title of the policy

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To strike the word “Efficiency” in the last line under Purpose and replace with “Public Participation” to match the title of the policy

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to strike the word “Efficiency” in the last line under Purpose and replace with “Public Participation” to match the title of the policy. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)

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

f. Consider Proposed Amendments to the Cape Light Compact’s First Amended and

Approve as amended (Consider Proposed Amendments to the Cape Light Compact’s First Amended and)

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve as amended

From the minutes

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

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

h. Reappointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees

Appoint Joseph Kitts to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Joseph Kitts to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Joseph Kitts to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

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

Appoint Robert Ralls to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Robert Ralls to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Robert Ralls to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

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

Appoint Trina Francesconi to the Conservation Commission as an Associate until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Trina Francesconi to the Conservation Commission as an Associate until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Trina Francesconi to the Conservation Commission as an Associate until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

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

Appoint Paul Semple to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Paul Semple to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Paul Semple to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

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

Appoint David Veach to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint David Veach to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint David Veach to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

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

Appoint Maegan Storey to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Maegan Storey to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Maegan Storey to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

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

Appoint Randi Potash to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Randi Potash to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Randi Potash to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

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

Appoint John Garey to the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint John Garey to the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint John Garey to the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)

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

Appoint Bruce Beane to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Bruce Beane to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint Bruce Beane to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)

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

Appoint Karolyn McClelland to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Karolyn McClelland to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint Karolyn McClelland to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)

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

Choice vote: Kayta Koehler-Rice is appointed to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Choice between nominees: Kathryn Sherer; Kayta Koehler-Rice

A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Jeffrey Dykens: Kathryn Sherer; Dean Nicastro: Kayta Koehler-Rice; Cory Metters: Kayta Koehler-Rice; Shareen Davis: Kathryn Sherer; Peter Cocolis: Kayta Koehler-Rice. The second is recorded as “Dean Nicastro”, not a Select Board member.

From the minutes

“Nomination: by Shareen Davis to appoint Kathryn Sherer to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Nomination: by Cory Metters to appoint Kayta Koehler-Rice to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Kathryn Sherer Dean Nicastro: Kayta Koehler-Rice Cory Metters: Kayta Koehler-Rice Shareen Davis: Kathryn Sherer Peter Cocolis: Kayta Koehler-Rice Kayta Koehler-Rice is appointed to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed..”

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

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

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

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