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Chatham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

April 5, 2022

10 recorded votes, 0 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 22, 2022 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes as amended

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to approve the minutes as amended. 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 2 (PDF)

a. Consider Applications for Special One-Day Alcohol Permits/Alcohol on Town

Grant a Special One-Day Liquor permit for all alcoholic beverages to Denise Murphy on behalf of Monomoy Yacht Club for Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Chatham Community Center...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant a Special One-Day Liquor permit for all alcoholic beverages to Denise Murphy on behalf of Monomoy Yacht Club for Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Chatham Community Center and to further grant permission to possess/consume alcohol on Town property as associated with this permit

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to grant a Special One-Day Liquor permit for all alcoholic beverages to Denise Murphy on behalf of Monomoy Yacht Club for Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Chatham Community Center and to further grant permission to possess/consume alcohol on Town property as associated with this permit. 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 4 (PDF)

Grant a Special One-Day Liquor permit for all alcoholic beverages to Denise Murphy on behalf of Monomoy Yacht Club for Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Oyster Pond picnic area to...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant a Special One-Day Liquor permit for all alcoholic beverages to Denise Murphy on behalf of Monomoy Yacht Club for Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Oyster Pond picnic area to be clearly delineated and to further grant permission to possess/consume alcohol on Town property as associated with this permit

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to grant a Special One-Day Liquor permit for all alcoholic beverages to Denise Murphy on behalf of Monomoy Yacht Club for Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Oyster Pond picnic area to be clearly delineated and to further grant permission to possess/consume alcohol on Town property as associated with this permit. 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 4 (PDF)

b. Consider Requests for One-Day Entertainment Permit; Sales on Town Property;

Grant a One Day Entertainment permit to Jo-Ellen Erickson on behalf of Witches on Water, Inc. for Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for outdoor amplified music and announcements...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant a One Day Entertainment permit to Jo-Ellen Erickson on behalf of Witches on Water, Inc. for Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for outdoor amplified music and announcements at Oyster Pond Beach and parking lot

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to grant a One Day Entertainment permit to Jo-Ellen Erickson on behalf of Witches on Water, Inc. for Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for outdoor amplified music and announcements at Oyster Pond Beach and parking lot. Second: 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 5 (PDF)

Grant Witches on Water Inc. permission for sales on Town property for their non-profit’s merchandise

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant Witches on Water Inc. permission for sales on Town property for their non-profit’s merchandise

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to grant Witches on Water Inc. permission for sales on Town property for their non-profit’s merchandise. 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 5 (PDF)

Grant permission for two food trucks contracted by Witches on Water Inc. to vend at Oyster Pond on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.; food trucks must depart the parking lot no...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant permission for two food trucks contracted by Witches on Water Inc. to vend at Oyster Pond on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.; food trucks must depart the parking lot no later than 3:00 PM

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to grant permission for two food trucks contracted by Witches on Water Inc. to vend at Oyster Pond on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.; food trucks must depart the parking lot no later than 3:00 PM. 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 5 (PDF)

c. Consider Request for Sale on Town Property; Chatham Garden Club; Plant Sale;

Grant a special permit for sale of goods on Town property to Chatham Garden Club for sales on Town property at the Community Center on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant a special permit for sale of goods on Town property to Chatham Garden Club for sales on Town property at the Community Center on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to grant a special permit for sale of goods on Town property to Chatham Garden Club for sales on Town property at the Community Center on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM 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 6 (PDF)

d. Mill Hill Road – No Parking Signage and Guard Rail Installation – Traffic Safety

Approve recommendations of the Chatham Traffic Safety Committee for installation of “No Parking” signs and guard rail on Mill Hill Road as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve recommendations of the Chatham Traffic Safety Committee for installation of “No Parking” signs and guard rail on Mill Hill Road as presented

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve recommendations of the Chatham Traffic Safety Committee for installation of “No Parking” signs and guard rail on Mill Hill Road as presented. 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)

f. Open Meeting Law Complaint for Meeting of March 8, 2022 – Received March

That the Board acknowledge that the agenda posting for the Executive Session item for the Select Board meeting of March 8, 2022 did not contain specificity as required by the Open Meeting Law and...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board acknowledge that the agenda posting for the Executive Session item for the Select Board meeting of March 8, 2022 did not contain specificity as required by the Open Meeting Law and that no further action is needed other than that the Board authorizes and approves the submittal of the proposed letter that has been presented to be addressed to the complainant and Massachusetts Attorney General

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Board acknowledge that the agenda posting for the Executive Session item for the Select Board meeting of March 8, 2022 did not contain specificity as required by the Open Meeting Law and that no further action is needed other than that the Board authorizes and approves the submittal of the proposed letter that has been presented to be addressed to the complainant and Massachusetts Attorney General. 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 8 (PDF)

IV. Executive Session – MGL Chapter 39, §23B #3

That the Select Board go into executive session under MGL Chapter 39, §23B #3 to discuss pending litigation and the Chair declares that such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Select Board go into executive session under MGL Chapter 39, §23B #3 to discuss pending litigation and the Chair declares that such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the governmental body with no return to Open Session (Town of Chatham v. Chatham Sergeants & Patrol Officers Union, MCOP Local 294)

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Select Board go into executive session under MGL Chapter 39, §23B #3 to discuss pending litigation and the Chair declares that such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and litigating position of the governmental body with no return to Open Session (Town of Chatham v. Chatham Sergeants & Patrol Officers Union, MCOP Local 294) 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 8 (PDF)

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