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Chatham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

September 28, 2021

12 recorded votes, 1 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:

  • Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Select Board Vice-Chair Davis recused herself from the discussion.”).

Every vote, in order

I. Minutes

Approve the minutes of September 21, 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 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 2 (PDF)

a. Consider Bench Donation; Seaside Links – Sheila Nugent

Accept the bench donation (Consider Bench Donation; Seaside Links – Sheila Nugent)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the bench donation

From the minutes

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

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

b. Special One Day Wine & Malt Beverages Permit; Mahi Gold, 465 Main

Approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages to only Brian Voelkel as a representative of Mahi Gold for service at 465 Main Street on December 31, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages to only Brian Voelkel as a representative of Mahi Gold for service at 465 Main Street on December 31, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages to only Brian Voelkel as a representative of Mahi Gold for service at 465 Main Street on December 31, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 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: Metters, second: Nicastro)

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

c. Comcast Cable TV License Renewal Vote

Approve the Comcast Cable TV License Renewal (Comcast Cable TV License Renewal Vote)

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Comcast Cable TV License Renewal

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the Comcast Cable TV License Renewal. 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)

2. Consider Reducing Membership of Cultural Council (CM 9/7)

Change the composition of the Cultural Council from nine to five members, effective immediately

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To change the composition of the Cultural Council from nine to five members, effective immediately

Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to change the composition of the Cultural Council from nine to five members, effective immediately. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

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

3. Protocols for Public Participation at Hybrid/In-person Meetings (A.

Approve the memorandum and if there is a meeting in the Large Meeting Room at the Annex, it must be a hybrid meeting

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the memorandum and if there is a meeting in the Large Meeting Room at the Annex, it must be a hybrid meeting

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the memorandum and if there is a meeting in the Large Meeting Room at the Annex, it must be a hybrid meeting. 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 8 (PDF)

Recommend Article 1 and Article 3 as proposed by the Finance Director

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 1 and Article 3 as proposed by the Finance Director

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to recommend Article 1 and Article 3 as proposed by the Finance Director. 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)

Close the warrant, effective today

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the warrant, effective today

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to close the warrant, effective today. 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. Committee Appointments

Appoint Bruce Bean to the Community Preservation Committee as the Community Housing Partnership representative until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Bruce Bean to the Community Preservation Committee as the Community Housing Partnership representative until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint Bruce Bean to the Community Preservation Committee as the Community Housing Partnership representative 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 9 (PDF)

Appoint Gary Toenniessen to the Open Space Committee as an Alternate until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Gary Toenniessen to the Open Space Committee as an Alternate until June 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion by Dean Nicastro to appoint Gary Toenniessen to the Open Space Committee as an Alternate until June 30, 2022 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: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

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

Appoint Rachel Derrane to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Rachel Derrane to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint Rachel Derrane to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2023 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 10 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens 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: Dykens, second: Davis)

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

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