MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
June 21, 2022
21 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Dykens, Cory Metters, Michael Schell, Shareen Davis, Dean Nicastro
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Select Board Vice-Chair Metters and Member Davis recused themselves from these agenda items.”).
- Cory Metters stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Select Board Vice-Chair Metters and Member Davis recused themselves from these agenda items.”).
- Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Select Board Vice-Chair Metters and Member Davis recused themselves from this agenda item.”).
- Cory Metters stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Select Board Vice-Chair Metters and Member Davis recused themselves from this agenda item.”).
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 14, 2022
To approve the minutes
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Nicastro, SchellAbstained: Metters
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the minutes. Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Abstain Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
A. Drinking Water Update; Review of Water Conservation Measures as voted on
Refer to the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee for the development and proposal of a master plan for water usage, including conservation and the identification of new/additional wells and...
To refer to the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee for the development and proposal of a master plan for water usage, including conservation and the identification of new/additional wells and additional tanks, with a report back to the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to refer to the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee for the development and proposal of a master plan for water usage, including conservation and the identification of new/additional wells and additional tanks, with a report back to the Select Board. Second: by Cory Metters Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
Adopt the recommendation of the Water Department for revision of the water restriction measures in place in addition to the inclusion of the comment made by Dr. Robert Duncanson regarding adequate...
To adopt the recommendation of the Water Department for revision of the water restriction measures in place in addition to the inclusion of the comment made by Dr. Robert Duncanson regarding adequate watering for established lawns and continuing to encourage private well owners to honor the restrictions
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to adopt the recommendation of the Water Department for revision of the water restriction measures in place in addition to the inclusion of the comment made by Dr. Robert Duncanson regarding adequate watering for established lawns and continuing to encourage private well owners to honor the restrictions. Second: by Cory Metters Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
1. Consider Common Victualler Application; Chatham Boy Scout Troop 71
Approve the application for a Common Victualler’s License by Judy Carlson for Chatham Boy Scout Group 71
To approve the application for a Common Victualler’s License by Judy Carlson for Chatham Boy Scout Group 71
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to approve the application for a Common Victualler’s License by Judy Carlson for Chatham Boy Scout Group 71. Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)
2. Consider Request for Outdoor Sale of Goods/Sales on Town Property; Art in
That the Board grant special permits for sale of goods on Town property and the outdoor display/sale of goods in the downtown area to the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association for...
That the Board grant special permits for sale of goods on Town property and the outdoor display/sale of goods in the downtown area to the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association for the sale of raffle tickets on Monday and Friday nights, July 1 through August 15, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the sidewalk outside of Kate Gould Park
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Board grant special permits for sale of goods on Town property and the outdoor display/sale of goods in the downtown area to the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association for the sale of raffle tickets on Monday and Friday nights, July 1 through August 15, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the sidewalk outside of Kate Gould Park. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes..” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
ii. Monomoy Community Services; Back 2 Summer Hangar Dance,
Grant a Special One Day Permit for All Alcoholic Beverages to Theresa Malone as a representative of Monomoy Community Services for Friday, June 24, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 193 Main...
To grant a Special One Day Permit for All Alcoholic Beverages to Theresa Malone as a representative of Monomoy Community Services for Friday, June 24, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 193 Main Street for opening reception at “The Loop” and for Friday, July 1, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Chatham Municipal Airport for the Back 2 Summer Hangar Dance fundraising event
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused). Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to grant a Special One Day Permit for All Alcoholic Beverages to Theresa Malone as a representative of Monomoy Community Services for Friday, June 24, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 193 Main Street for opening reception at “The Loop” and for Friday, July 1, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Chatham Municipal Airport for the Back 2 Summer Hangar Dance fundraising event. Second: by Mike Schell Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
Grant permission for the possession/consumption of alcohol at Chatham Municipal Airport on Friday, July 1, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. as associated with the Back 2 Summer Hangar Dance
To grant permission for the possession/consumption of alcohol at Chatham Municipal Airport on Friday, July 1, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. as associated with the Back 2 Summer Hangar Dance
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused). Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to grant permission for the possession/consumption of alcohol at Chatham Municipal Airport on Friday, July 1, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. as associated with the Back 2 Summer Hangar Dance. Second: by Mike Schell Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
4. Special One Day Entertainment Permit; Monomoy Community Services; Back
Grant a Special One-Day Entertainment permit to Theresa Malone as a representative of Monomoy Community Services for Friday, July 1, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Chatham Municipal Airport
To grant a Special One-Day Entertainment permit to Theresa Malone as a representative of Monomoy Community Services for Friday, July 1, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Chatham Municipal Airport
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused). Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to grant a Special One-Day Entertainment permit to Theresa Malone as a representative of Monomoy Community Services for Friday, July 1, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Chatham Municipal Airport. Second: by Mike Schell Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
5. Comment Letter – MA Department of Environmental Protection – Changes to
Endorse the attached draft letter to MassDEP (Comment Letter – MA Department of Environmental Protection – Changes to)
To endorse the attached draft letter to MassDEP
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to endorse the attached draft letter to MassDEP. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
6. FY2023 Orleans Adult Day Program – Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
Approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chatham and the Town of Orleans for the Orleans COA Adult Supportive Day Program
To approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chatham and the Town of Orleans for the Orleans COA Adult Supportive Day Program
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chatham and the Town of Orleans for the Orleans COA Adult Supportive Day Program. Second: by Mike Schell Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)
7. Parking Solutions Working Group Initial Report and Recommendation (Katie
That the Select Board have Town staff recommend a consultant determined by the Town Manager for parking with a focus on downtown parking and engage the Cape Cod Commission if possible
That the Select Board have Town staff recommend a consultant determined by the Town Manager for parking with a focus on downtown parking and engage the Cape Cod Commission if possible
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis that the Select Board have Town staff recommend a consultant determined by the Town Manager for parking with a focus on downtown parking and engage the Cape Cod Commission if possible. Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
9. Committee Appointments/Reappointments
Appoint Robert Lear, Stephanie Hamilton, and Benjamin Smolenski to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert Lear, Stephanie Hamilton, and Benjamin Smolenski to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to appoint Robert Lear, Stephanie Hamilton, and Benjamin Smolenski to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Appoint Janet Toenniessen to the Historical Commission as an Associate until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Janet Toenniessen to the Historical Commission as an Associate until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to appoint Janet Toenniessen to the Historical Commission as an Associate until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Appoint David Nixon and David Thomson to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint David Nixon and David Thomson to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to appoint David Nixon and David Thomson to the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
Appoint Randi Potash and William Grau to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Randi Potash and William Grau to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to appoint Randi Potash and William Grau to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
Appoint Darci Sequin to the Historical Business District Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Darci Sequin to the Historical Business District Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint Darci Sequin to the Historical Business District Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Mike Schell Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)
Appoint Steve DeBoer to the Historical Business District Commission as an Alternate until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Steve DeBoer to the Historical Business District Commission as an Alternate until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint Steve DeBoer to the Historical Business District Commission as an Alternate until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Mike Schell Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)
Appoint Christina Dykstra Mead to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Christina Dykstra Mead to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to appoint Christina Dykstra Mead to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)
Appoint Robert Del Vecchio to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert Del Vecchio to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Robert Del Vecchio to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
Appoint David Whitcomb to the Cemetery Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint David Whitcomb to the Cemetery Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to appoint David Whitcomb to the Cemetery Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Mike Schell Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to adjourn. Second: by Mike Schell Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)
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