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Chatham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

July 27, 2021

7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Jeffrey Dykens was absent. Jeffrey Dykens is named in the attendance list, but was not present at the opening roll call and is in none of the roll-call votes, so is shown as absent.

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

Absent: Jeffrey Dykens

Every vote, in order

I. Minutes

Approve the minutes of July 13, 2021

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve

From the minutes

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

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

1. Special One Day Alcohol Permit; If The Shoe Fits, 400 Main Street

Approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Ceci Hadawar as a representative of the If The Shoe Fits, LLC for service at 442 Main Street on Thursday, July 29,...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Ceci Hadawar as a representative of the If The Shoe Fits, LLC for service at 442 Main Street on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Ceci Hadawar as a representative of the If The Shoe Fits, LLC for service at 442 Main Street on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)

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

4. Bike Path Easement between the Town and Bailey’s Path HOA; formerly with the

Accept the easement and execute the Acceptance Certificate appended to the easement document

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the easement and execute the Acceptance Certificate appended to the easement document

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to accept the easement and execute the Acceptance Certificate appended to the easement document. Second: by Cory Metters. Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

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

6. Comcast Cable License Renewal Negotiations Extension of the 120-day timeframe

Accept the extension of negotiations for a period of 120 days

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the extension of negotiations for a period of 120 days

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to accept the extension of negotiations for a period of 120 days. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)

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

7. Committee Appointments

Choice vote between Stephen Burlingame and William Bystrom

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Choice between nominees: Stephen Burlingame; William Bystrom

A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Dean Nicastro: Stephen Burlingame; Cory Metters: William Bystrom; Shareen Davis: Stephen Burlingame; Peter Cocolis: William Bystrom. The second is recorded as “Dean Nicastro”, not a Select Board member.

From the minutes

“Nomination: by Dean Nicastro to appoint Stephen Burlingame to the Cemetery Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Nomination: by Cory Metters to appoint William Bystrom to the Cemetery Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Stephen Burlingame Cory Metters: William Bystrom Shareen Davis: Stephen Burlingame Peter Cocolis: William Bystrom.”

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

Choice vote: William Dougherty is appointed to the Conservation Commission as an Associate until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Choice between nominees: Ragnhild Bjerke; William Dougherty

A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Dean Nicastro: Ragnhild Bjerke; Cory Metters: William Dougherty; Shareen Davis: William Dougherty; Peter Cocolis: William Dougherty. The second is recorded as “Shareen Davis”, not a Select Board member.

From the minutes

“Nomination: by Cory Metters to appoint William Dougherty to the Conservation Commission as an Associate until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Nomination: by Dean Nicastro to appoint Ragnhild Bjerke to the Conservation Commission as an Associate until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Ragnhild Bjerke Cory Metters: William Dougherty Shareen Davis: William Dougherty Peter Cocolis: William Dougherty William Dougherty is appointed to the Conservation Commission as an Associate until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed..”

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

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

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

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