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May 10, 2022
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Peter Cocolis, Shareen Davis, Cory Metters, Dean Nicastro, Jeffrey Dykens
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
I. Convene Select Board
That the Select Board recess until the conclusion of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees Meeting
That the Select Board recess until the conclusion of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Select Board recess until the conclusion of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees 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)
B. Executive Session – MGL Chapter 30a, §21 #6
Executive Session per MGL Chapter 30a, §21 #6 to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating...
To Executive Session per MGL Chapter 30a, §21 #6 to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body with return to Open Session (Private Property Acquisition for Affordable Housing – 0 Meetinghouse Road)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to move to Executive Session per MGL Chapter 30a, §21 #6 to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body with return to Open Session (Private Property Acquisition for Affordable Housing – 0 Meetinghouse Road) Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Bruce Beane: Yes Maegan Storey: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
IV. Minutes
Approve the minutes of May 3, 2022 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve 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: Nicastro, second: Davis)
a. Entertainment License; Pizza Shark Inc. dba Pizza Shark, 637 Main Street
Grant an annual entertainment license to Pizza Shark Inc. dba Pizza Shark, 637 Main Street, Chatham
To grant an annual entertainment license to Pizza Shark Inc. dba Pizza Shark, 637 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to grant an annual entertainment license to Pizza Shark Inc. dba Pizza Shark, 637 Main Street, Chatham. 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)
b. Closure of Buck’s Creek to Shellfish Harvesting Effective May 15th (Renee
Approve the seasonal closure of Buck’s Creek with an effective closure date of May 15, 2022
To approve the seasonal closure of Buck’s Creek with an effective closure date of May 15, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the seasonal closure of Buck’s Creek with an effective closure date of May 15, 2022. 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)
c. Review Outdoor Watering Ban/Water Conservation Methods – Consider
Modify the watering ban with the following language: The Fire Department can use the municipal water system as needed for their purposes; allow all lawns, established and new, can be watered no...
To modify the watering ban with the following language: The Fire Department can use the municipal water system as needed for their purposes; allow all lawns, established and new, can be watered no more than two times per week and should be watered between 5PM-9AM; allow hand watering of shrubs and flower gardens two times a week; permission for which days to water both lawns and shrubs/flower gardens be assigned according to odd/even street addresses
Yes: Cocolis, Metters, NicastroNo: Davis, Dykens
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to modify the watering ban with the following language: The Fire Department can use the municipal water system as needed for their purposes; allow all lawns, established and new, can be watered no more than two times per week and should be watered between 5PM-9AM; allow hand watering of shrubs and flower gardens two times a week; permission for which days to water both lawns and shrubs/flower gardens be assigned according to odd/even street addresses. Second: by Cory Metters Roll Call Vote: Jeff Dykens: No Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: No Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
d. Chatham Resident North (Nauset) Beach Over-Sand Vehicle Permit Fee (Dr.
Increase the resident fee for Nauset Over-Sand Vehicles to $74 plus the $16 surcharge for a total price of $90
To increase the resident fee for Nauset Over-Sand Vehicles to $74 plus the $16 surcharge for a total price of $90
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to increase the resident fee for Nauset Over-Sand Vehicles to $74 plus the $16 surcharge for a total price of $90. 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)
ii. Article 14 (Placeholder) Collins Center Classification/Compensation
Recommend Article 14 in the amount of $150,000 to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article 14 in the amount of $150,000 to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to recommend Article 14 in the amount of $150,000 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)
iii. Article 24 (Placeholder) Fishermen’s Storage Area
Recommend Article 24 in the amount of up to $200,000 to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article 24 in the amount of up to $200,000 to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to recommend Article 24 in the amount of up to $200,000 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: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
VII. Executive Session – MGL Chapter 30a, §21 #3
That the Select Board enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30a, §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating...
That the Select Board enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30a, §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares, and with NO return to Open Session (Sciaba Construction Fish Pier Contract Claims)
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Select Board enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30a, §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares, and with NO return to Open Session (Sciaba Construction Fish Pier Contract Claims) 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)
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