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January 11, 2022
11 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
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of January 4, 2022 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve as amended. 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)
a. Appeal of Mooring Non-Renewal; Stage Harbor Marina; John Marsh
Deny the appeal (Appeal of Mooring Non-Renewal; Stage Harbor Marina; John Marsh)
To deny the appeal
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to deny the appeal. 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)
i. Stop signs; Intersection of Wilfred Rd., Jeanette Dr., & Jeanette Rd.
Approve the installation of stop signs at Wilfred Rd. intersections with Jeanette Rd. and Jeanette Dr
To approve the installation of stop signs at Wilfred Rd. intersections with Jeanette Rd. and Jeanette Dr
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the installation of stop signs at Wilfred Rd. intersections with Jeanette Rd. and Jeanette Dr. 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)
ii. No Overnight Parking; West end of Water Street
Approve the overnight parking restriction for the west end of Water Street
To approve the overnight parking restriction for the west end of Water Street
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the overnight parking restriction for the west end of Water Street. Second: by Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro)
iii. No Parking; North side of Barcliff Ave.
Adopt the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee to prohibit parking on the north side of Barcliff Ave
To adopt the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee to prohibit parking on the north side of Barcliff Ave
Yes: Cocolis, Dykens, NicastroNo: Davis, Metters
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to adopt the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee to prohibit parking on the north side of Barcliff Ave. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: No Shareen Davis: No Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Charge the Town Manager and or her designee to create a working group including members of the Traffic Safety Committee to research and make recommendations on parking solutions for the downtown...
To charge the Town Manager and or her designee to create a working group including members of the Traffic Safety Committee to research and make recommendations on parking solutions for the downtown area including Shore Road, Chatham Bars Ave., Seaview Street and related areas, and consideration of Town- supported shuttle service for the Fish Pier Loop, and paid parking over the next six months
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to charge the Town Manager and or her designee to create a working group including members of the Traffic Safety Committee to research and make recommendations on parking solutions for the downtown area including Shore Road, Chatham Bars Ave., Seaview Street and related areas, and consideration of Town- supported shuttle service for the Fish Pier Loop, and paid parking over the next six months. 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)
a. Update of Old Comers Road Intersection Improvements
Endorse the article to fund the Solar Powered LED Stop Signs at the old Comers/Training Field Road intersection
To endorse the article to fund the Solar Powered LED Stop Signs at the old Comers/Training Field Road intersection
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to endorse the article to fund the Solar Powered LED Stop Signs at the old Comers/Training Field Road intersection. 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)
b. Consider Declaring 127 Old Harbor Road Surplus for Affordable/Attainable
Declare the land at 127 Old Harbor Road surplus and authorize its use for affordable and attainable housing
To declare the land at 127 Old Harbor Road surplus and authorize its use for affordable and attainable housing
Yes: Cocolis, Davis, DykensNo: Metters, Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to declare the land at 127 Old Harbor Road surplus and authorize its use for affordable and attainable housing. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: No Cory Metters: No Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Place an article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant to obtain approval to declare the property surplus
To place an article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant to obtain approval to declare the property surplus
Yes: Cocolis, Davis, DykensNo: Metters, Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to place an article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant to obtain approval to declare the property surplus. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: No Cory Metters: No Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
d. Consider Board of Health Recommendation to Hold All Municipal Meetings
That a communication be sent to all Committee Chairs urging them to meet virtually until the surge in cases subsides
That a communication be sent to all Committee Chairs urging them to meet virtually until the surge in cases subsides
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens that a communication be sent to all Committee Chairs urging them to meet virtually until the surge in cases subsides. 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)
IV. Executive Session - MGL Chapter 30A, §21 #3
Enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, §21 #3 to discuss strategy regarding pending and threatened litigation (Sciaba Construction Fish Pier Contract Claims) and the Chair declares that an...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, §21 #3 to discuss strategy regarding pending and threatened litigation (Sciaba Construction Fish Pier Contract Claims) and the Chair declares that an Open Meeting would be detrimental to the litigating position of the public body
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, §21 #3 to discuss strategy regarding pending and threatened litigation (Sciaba Construction Fish Pier Contract Claims) and the Chair declares that an Open Meeting would be detrimental to the litigating position of the public body. 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)
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