MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 12, 2022
20 recorded votes, 3 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 (“Member Davis recused herself from this agenda item.”).
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 28, 2022
To approve the minutes
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, SchellAbstained: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve the minutes. Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Abstain Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
a. Chatham Thread Works, 400 Main Street; July 18, July 22, August 1,
Approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permits for Wine and Malt Beverages Only to Jen Falvey as a representative of Chatham Threadworks for service at 400 Main Street, Unit 3, on Monday, July 18;...
To approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permits for Wine and Malt Beverages Only to Jen Falvey as a representative of Chatham Threadworks for service at 400 Main Street, Unit 3, on Monday, July 18; Friday, July 22; Monday, July 25; Monday, August 1 and Monday, August 29, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permits for Wine and Malt Beverages Only to Jen Falvey as a representative of Chatham Threadworks for service at 400 Main Street, Unit 3, on Monday, July 18; Friday, July 22; Monday, July 25; Monday, August 1 and Monday, August 29, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 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)
b. Chatham Harvesters Cooperative, 95 Commerce Park, Units 7-8; July
Approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for Wine and Malt Beverages only to Brett Tolley as a representative of Chatham Harvesters Cooperative for service at 95 Commerce Park, Units 7-8, on...
To approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for Wine and Malt Beverages only to Brett Tolley as a representative of Chatham Harvesters Cooperative for service at 95 Commerce Park, Units 7-8, on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for Wine and Malt Beverages only to Brett Tolley as a representative of Chatham Harvesters Cooperative for service at 95 Commerce Park, Units 7-8, on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Second: by Mike Schell Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Schell)
a. Chatham Marconi Maritime Center, 831 Orleans Road; July 13, 2022
Grant a One-Day Entertainment permit to Bob Fishback as a representative of Chatham Marconi Maritime Center, 831 Orleans Road, on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 from 4-5:30 p.m
To grant a One-Day Entertainment permit to Bob Fishback as a representative of Chatham Marconi Maritime Center, 831 Orleans Road, on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 from 4-5:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to grant a One-Day Entertainment permit to Bob Fishback as a representative of Chatham Marconi Maritime Center, 831 Orleans Road, on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 from 4-5:30 p.m. 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)
b. Buffy’s Ice Cream, 456 Main Street; July 16, 2022; 3-5 p.m. & 7-9:30
Grant a One-Day Entertainment permit to Kris Homsi as a representative of Buffy’s Ice Cream, 456 Main Street, on Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 2:00-10:00 p.m
To grant a One-Day Entertainment permit to Kris Homsi as a representative of Buffy’s Ice Cream, 456 Main Street, on Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 2:00-10:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to grant a One-Day Entertainment permit to Kris Homsi as a representative of Buffy’s Ice Cream, 456 Main Street, on Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 2:00-10:00 p.m. 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)
3. Consider Application for New Common Victualler’s License; Chatham Sunrise,
Approve the application for a Common Victualler’s License by Lorenza James for Chatham Sunrise, 247 Orleans Road
To approve the application for a Common Victualler’s License by Lorenza James for Chatham Sunrise, 247 Orleans Road
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the application for a Common Victualler’s License by Lorenza James for Chatham Sunrise, 247 Orleans Road. 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)
5. Request to Change “No Parking” sign at 513 Main Street (Bluefins, Pine Acres
Change the “No Parking” sign at 513 Main Street to “No Parking Tuesday-Sunday from 3:00-9:00 p.m.”
To change the “No Parking” sign at 513 Main Street to “No Parking Tuesday-Sunday from 3:00-9:00 p.m.”
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to change the “No Parking” sign at 513 Main Street to “No Parking Tuesday-Sunday from 3:00-9:00 p.m.” Second: by Mike Schell Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Schell)
6. FY2022 Year-End Budget Transfers (MGL Ch. 44 §33B) – Finance Director Alix
Approve the transfer of $343,055 from Benefits budget and $140,000 from Debt Service and transfer $482,110 to the Department of Public Works (DPW) budget and $945 to the Insurance Budget
To approve the transfer of $343,055 from Benefits budget and $140,000 from Debt Service and transfer $482,110 to the Department of Public Works (DPW) budget and $945 to the Insurance Budget
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the transfer of $343,055 from Benefits budget and $140,000 from Debt Service and transfer $482,110 to the Department of Public Works (DPW) budget and $945 to the Insurance Budget. Second: by Mike Schell Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
7. Consider Draft Letter of Support for Upper Air Station Relocation to Chatham
Transmit the letter
To transmit the letter
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to transmit the letter. 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)
8. Committee Appointments/Reappointments
Appoint Bruce Beane and Maegan Storey to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Bruce Beane and Maegan Storey to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to appoint Bruce Beane and Maegan Storey to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Cory Metters Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Metters)
Appoint Patricia Burke, Betty Magnusson, and Nancy Fields to the Council on Aging Board until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Patricia Burke, Betty Magnusson, and Nancy Fields to the Council on Aging Board until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to appoint Patricia Burke, Betty Magnusson, and Nancy Fields to the Council on Aging Board 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 Sandi Porter to the Historical Commission as an Associate until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Sandi Porter 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 Sandi Porter 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 Cheryl Meservey to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Cheryl Meservey 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 Cheryl Meservey 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 Mike Stello to the Golf Advisory Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Mike Stello to the Golf Advisory Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Nicastro, SchellAbstained: Metters
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to appoint Mike Stello to the Golf Advisory Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeff Dykens Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Abstain Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
Appoint Noble Hansen to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Noble Hansen to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Noble Hansen to the Independence Day Parade 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: Metters, second: Nicastro)
Appoint Maegan Storey to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Maegan Storey to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeff Dykens to appoint Maegan Storey to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Cory Metters Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
Appoint Thomas “Nick” Brown to the Board of Assessors until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Thomas “Nick” Brown to the Board of Assessors until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to appoint Thomas “Nick” Brown to the Board of Assessors until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeff Dykens Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Appoint Stephanie Hamilton to the Community Preservation Committee as the Historical Commission Representative until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Stephanie Hamilton to the Community Preservation Committee as the Historical Commission Representative until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint Stephanie Hamilton to the Community Preservation Committee as the Historical Commission Representative 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: Davis, second: Nicastro)
Appoint David Mallowes to the Community Preservation Committee as the Park and Recreation Commission Representative until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint David Mallowes to the Community Preservation Committee as the Park and Recreation Commission Representative until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint David Mallowes to the Community Preservation Committee as the Park and Recreation Commission Representative until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. 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)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters 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: Metters, second: Schell)
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