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Chatham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

April 12, 2022

13 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 29, 2022

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the minutes. 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 2 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of April 5, 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 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 2 (PDF)

I. Consider Application to Transfer Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License from

Approve the transfer (Consider Application to Transfer Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License from)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the transfer

From the minutes

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

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

I. Consider Request from Independence Day Parade Committee to Reduce

Reduce the size of the Independence Day Parade Committee from seven members to five members

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reduce the size of the Independence Day Parade Committee from seven members to five members

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to reduce the size of the Independence Day Parade Committee from seven members to five members. 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 4 (PDF)

2. Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance, 1566 Main Street; April 27,

Grant a Special One-Day Liquor permit for all alcoholic beverages to Jennifer Bryant on behalf of Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance for Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant a Special One-Day Liquor permit for all alcoholic beverages to Jennifer Bryant on behalf of Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance for Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 1566 Main Street, West Chatham

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to grant a Special One-Day Liquor permit for all alcoholic beverages to Jennifer Bryant on behalf of Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance for Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 1566 Main Street, West Chatham. 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 4 (PDF)

III. Use of Town Property; July 2 Fireworks; Veterans Field (Steve West)

Approve the request to use Veteran’s Field for fireworks display and associated programming on Saturday, July 2, 2022

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request to use Veteran’s Field for fireworks display and associated programming on Saturday, July 2, 2022

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the request to use Veteran’s Field for fireworks display and associated programming on Saturday, July 2, 2022. 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 5 (PDF)

IV. Consider Request to Monomoy Regional School District Committee for Use of

Direct the Town Manager to request from the Monomoy Regional School District Committee an agenda item to discuss the use of the Stepping Stones parcel/area under their lease with the Town to...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To direct the Town Manager to request from the Monomoy Regional School District Committee an agenda item to discuss the use of the Stepping Stones parcel/area under their lease with the Town to declare the parcel/area surplus so the Town may use land for affordable and attainable housing

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to direct the Town Manager to request from the Monomoy Regional School District Committee an agenda item to discuss the use of the Stepping Stones parcel/area under their lease with the Town to declare the parcel/area surplus so the Town may use land for affordable and attainable housing. 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 5 (PDF)

V. Water Conservation; Reaffirming Conservation/Outdoor Watering Ban for 2022

Approve a total outdoor watering ban, with a June 30, 2022 review date, including no washing of driveways, sidewalks, or vehicles; no washings of decks, furniture or houses; no topping off of...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a total outdoor watering ban, with a June 30, 2022 review date, including no washing of driveways, sidewalks, or vehicles; no washings of decks, furniture or houses; no topping off of swimming pools or hot tubs, no irrigation of established lawns, shrubs, flower gardens. The public may water new saplings, plantings, transplantings, and lawns; vegetable gardens; and may clean the bottom of boats, flush boat engines, and wash down gear. Owners of private wells are encouraged to comply

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to approve a total outdoor watering ban, with a June 30, 2022 review date, including no washing of driveways, sidewalks, or vehicles; no washings of decks, furniture or houses; no topping off of swimming pools or hot tubs, no irrigation of established lawns, shrubs, flower gardens. The public may water new saplings, plantings, transplantings, and lawns; vegetable gardens; and may clean the bottom of boats, flush boat engines, and wash down gear. Owners of private wells are encouraged to comply. 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)

1. Property Acquisition – 365 Main Street

Approve and release the executive session minutes for Property Acquisition – 365 Main Street, dated Feb. 23, 2016; May 31, 2016; July 26, 2016; Dec. 6, 2016; July 11, 2017; Aug. 15, 2017

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and release the executive session minutes for Property Acquisition – 365 Main Street, dated Feb. 23, 2016; May 31, 2016; July 26, 2016; Dec. 6, 2016; July 11, 2017; Aug. 15, 2017

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve and release the executive session minutes for Property Acquisition – 365 Main Street, dated Feb. 23, 2016; May 31, 2016; July 26, 2016; Dec. 6, 2016; July 11, 2017; Aug. 15, 2017. Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Jeff Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Nicastro)

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

2. Property Acquisition – 45 Bridge Street

Approve and release the executive session minutes for Property Acquisition – 45 Bridge Street, dated Feb. 23, 2016; March 8, 2016; June 27, 2017, July 25, 2017; Aug. 15, 2017

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and release the executive session minutes for Property Acquisition – 45 Bridge Street, dated Feb. 23, 2016; March 8, 2016; June 27, 2017, July 25, 2017; Aug. 15, 2017

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve and release the executive session minutes for Property Acquisition – 45 Bridge Street, dated Feb. 23, 2016; March 8, 2016; June 27, 2017, July 25, 2017; Aug. 15, 2017. Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Jeff Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Nicastro)

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

3. Property Acquisition – Gander Lane/Gosling Way

Approve and release the executive session minutes for Property Acquisition – Gander Lane/Gosling Way, dated March 18, 2019; April 29, 2019; July 1, 2019; Sept. 9, 2019

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and release the executive session minutes for Property Acquisition – Gander Lane/Gosling Way, dated March 18, 2019; April 29, 2019; July 1, 2019; Sept. 9, 2019

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve and release the executive session minutes for Property Acquisition – Gander Lane/Gosling Way, dated March 18, 2019; April 29, 2019; July 1, 2019; Sept. 9, 2019. Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Jeff Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Nicastro)

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

Approve and release the executive session minutes for Litigation – Beatty, et all v. Town of Chatham (Re-consideration of the 1997 Taking of Stage Harbor Road, Battlefield Road, Cedar Street,...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and release the executive session minutes for Litigation – Beatty, et all v. Town of Chatham (Re-consideration of the 1997 Taking of Stage Harbor Road, Battlefield Road, Cedar Street, Champlain Road, Port Fortune Lane, Sears Road, and Stage Neck Road /ATM vote of 2019), dated Feb. 16, 2016; March 29, 2016; March 21, 2017

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve and release the executive session minutes for Litigation – Beatty, et all v. Town of Chatham (Re-consideration of the 1997 Taking of Stage Harbor Road, Battlefield Road, Cedar Street, Champlain Road, Port Fortune Lane, Sears Road, and Stage Neck Road /ATM vote of 2019), dated Feb. 16, 2016; March 29, 2016; March 21, 2017. Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Jeff Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Nicastro)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to adjourn. 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 8 (PDF)

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