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Chatham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

March 22, 2022

25 recorded votes, 4 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 March 15, 2022 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes as amended

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the minutes as amended. Second: by Cory Metters Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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)

a. Citizen Petition – Purchase of Chatham Health and Swim Club Property

Recommend the purchase of the Chatham Health and Swim Club as described in the petition

Minutes, page 4

ApproveFailed · 1–3

To recommend the purchase of the Chatham Health and Swim Club as described in the petition

Yes: MettersNo: Cocolis, Dykens, NicastroAbstained: Davis

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to recommend the purchase of the Chatham Health and Swim Club as described in the petition. Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Jeff Dykens: No Dean Nicastro: No Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Abstain Peter Cocolis: No.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

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

Allocate funds for a feasibility study for the building and pool at the Chatham Swim and Health Club including upgrades, ADA compliance, infrastructure, parking, maintenance, liability, and...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To allocate funds for a feasibility study for the building and pool at the Chatham Swim and Health Club including upgrades, ADA compliance, infrastructure, parking, maintenance, liability, and insurance considerations, and place on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to allocate funds for a feasibility study for the building and pool at the Chatham Swim and Health Club including upgrades, ADA compliance, infrastructure, parking, maintenance, liability, and insurance considerations, and place on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: by Shareen Davis Amended motion: by Dean Nicastro to apportion up to $50,000 from Free Cash to fund a feasibility study for the building and pool at the Chatham Swim and Health Club including upgrades, ADA compliance, infrastructure, parking, maintenance, liability, and insurance considerations, and place on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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)

Recommend the feasibility study to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the feasibility study to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to recommend the feasibility study to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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. Extension of Nauset/North Beach Sticker Expiration to June 30, 2022

Extend the expiration to 2021-2022 Nauset Beach Over-Sand Vehicle permits until June 30, 2022

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To extend the expiration to 2021-2022 Nauset Beach Over-Sand Vehicle permits until June 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to extend the expiration to 2021-2022 Nauset Beach Over-Sand Vehicle permits until June 30, 2022. Second: by Jeff Dykens Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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 6 (PDF)

c. Seasonal Liquor License Renewals

That the local licensing authority approve the renewals of the following seasonal liquor licenses as recommended for the 2022 season: All Alcohol: Blue Coral Seaside Cuisine & Spirits, Inc. Diane...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the local licensing authority approve the renewals of the following seasonal liquor licenses as recommended for the 2022 season: All Alcohol: Blue Coral Seaside Cuisine & Spirits, Inc. Diane E.F. Company, Inc. d/b/a The Captain’s Table 593 Main Street Bistro LLC d/b/a The Bistro on Main Peter Higgins d/b/a Dogfish Taco Co. Chatham Pisces Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Pisces Restaurant & Bar TPJ Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a Pate’s The Queen Anne Inn, Inc. d/b/a The Queen Anne Inn Wine & Malt Only: OSR Seafood, Inc. d/b/a Kreme N Kone Pleasant Bay Village Motor Court, Inc. d/b/a Pleasant Bay Village Resort The Grump, Inc. d/b/a Sweet Tomatoes

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the local licensing authority approve the renewals of the following seasonal liquor licenses as recommended for the 2022 season: All Alcohol: Blue Coral Seaside Cuisine & Spirits, Inc. Diane E.F. Company, Inc. d/b/a The Captain’s Table 593 Main Street Bistro LLC d/b/a The Bistro on Main Peter Higgins d/b/a Dogfish Taco Co. Chatham Pisces Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Pisces Restaurant & Bar TPJ Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a Pate’s The Queen Anne Inn, Inc. d/b/a The Queen Anne Inn Wine & Malt Only: OSR Seafood, Inc. d/b/a Kreme N Kone Pleasant Bay Village Motor Court, Inc. d/b/a Pleasant Bay Village Resort The Grump, Inc. d/b/a Sweet Tomatoes. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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 6 (PDF)

1. Prior Year Bills

Place “Prior Year Bill(s)” on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place “Prior Year Bill(s)” on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to place “Prior Year Bill(s)” on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: by Jeff Dykens Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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 7 (PDF)

Recommend Prior Year Bills in the amount of $1,306.75

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Prior Year Bills in the amount of $1,306.75

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to recommend Prior Year Bills in the amount of $1,306.75. Second: by Jeff Dykens Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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 7 (PDF)

2. FY2022 Budget Adjustments/Transfers

Place “Current Year Budget Adjustments/Transfers” on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place “Current Year Budget Adjustments/Transfers” on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to place “Current Year Budget Adjustments/Transfers” on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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 7 (PDF)

Recommend the Transfer of $481,118.36 from Free Cash to: Winter Rapid Recovery Program (20-420-4229) totaling $10,389.49; Morris Island USFWS Grant (20-420-4228) totaling $4,614.54; COVID-19 FEMA...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the Transfer of $481,118.36 from Free Cash to: Winter Rapid Recovery Program (20-420-4229) totaling $10,389.49; Morris Island USFWS Grant (20-420-4228) totaling $4,614.54; COVID-19 FEMA (20-513-5198) totaling $466,114.33

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to recommend the Transfer of $481,118.36 from Free Cash to: Winter Rapid Recovery Program (20-420-4229) totaling $10,389.49; Morris Island USFWS Grant (20-420-4228) totaling $4,614.54; COVID-19 FEMA (20-513-5198) totaling $466,114.33. Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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)

3. Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Budget

Place the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Budget article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Budget article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to place the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Budget article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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 8 (PDF)

Recommend the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Budget article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Budget article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to recommend the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Operating Budget article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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 8 (PDF)

6. Monomoy Regional School District Regional Agreement Amendments

Place the MRSD Regional Agreement Amendments article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the MRSD Regional Agreement Amendments article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to place the MRSD Regional Agreement Amendments article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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 9 (PDF)

Recommend the MRSD Regional Agreement Amendments article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the MRSD Regional Agreement Amendments article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to recommend the MRSD Regional Agreement Amendments article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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 9 (PDF)

7. Monomoy Regional School District Operating Budget

Place the Monomoy Regional School District Operating Budget article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Monomoy Regional School District Operating Budget article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to place the Monomoy Regional School District Operating Budget article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: by Jeff Dykens Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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)

Recommend the Monomoy Regional School District Operating Budget article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the Monomoy Regional School District Operating Budget article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to recommend the Monomoy Regional School District Operating Budget article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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)

8. Eldredge Garage Property Improvement Project Funding

Place the Eldredge Garage Project article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Eldredge Garage Project article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to place the Eldredge Garage Project article on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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 11 (PDF)

Recommend the Eldredge Garage Project article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the Eldredge Garage Project article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to recommend the Eldredge Garage Project article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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 11 (PDF)

9. Special Revenue/Allocation Fund for up to 2% of Local Rooms Tax

Place the article for a 2% increase with a 1% allocation for Affordable/Attainable Housing and 1% allocation for Chatham Elementary School with monies going into receipts reserved for...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the article for a 2% increase with a 1% allocation for Affordable/Attainable Housing and 1% allocation for Chatham Elementary School with monies going into receipts reserved for appropriation funds on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to place the article for a 2% increase with a 1% allocation for Affordable/Attainable Housing and 1% allocation for Chatham Elementary School with monies going into receipts reserved for appropriation funds on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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 12 (PDF)

Recommend the article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting (Special Revenue/Allocation Fund for up to 2% of Local Rooms Tax)

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to recommend the article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Jeff Dykens Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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 12 (PDF)

i. 776 Main Street/70 Depot Road

Recommend the petitioned article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 13

ApproveFailed · 0–5

To recommend the petitioned article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

No: Cocolis, Davis, Dykens, Metters, Nicastro

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to recommend the petitioned article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Second: by Jeff Dykens Roll Call Vote: Jeff Dykens: No Dean Nicastro: No Cory Metters: No Shareen Davis: No Peter Cocolis: No.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

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

ii. Displacement of Airport Runway #6/#24 Thresholds be 800 Feet at End

Recommend the petitioned article on Runway Displacement to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 15

ApproveFailed · 0–5

To recommend the petitioned article on Runway Displacement to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

No: Cocolis, Davis, Dykens, Metters, Nicastro

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to recommend the petitioned article on Runway Displacement to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Jeff Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeff Dykens: No Dean Nicastro: No Cory Metters: No Shareen Davis: No Peter Cocolis: No.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

iii. Restrict Landing Aircraft to FAA Airplane Design Group (ADG) I Only

Recommend the petitioned article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 16

ApproveFailed · 0–5

To recommend the petitioned article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting

No: Cocolis, Davis, Dykens, Metters, Nicastro

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to recommend the petitioned article to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Jeff Dykens: No Dean Nicastro: No Cory Metters: No Shareen Davis: No Peter Cocolis: No.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

10. Ordering of the Warrant Articles; Motion Assignments; Close Warrant

Close the warrant

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the warrant

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 17

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to adjourn the meeting. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Jeff 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 17 (PDF)

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