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Chatham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

August 30, 2022

9 recorded votes, 1 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 Member Davis recused herself from this agenda item and left the dais.”).

Every vote, in order

I. Minutes

Approve the minutes of August 2, 2022 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve as amended

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve as amended. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Schell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of August 16, 2022 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve as amended

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve as amended. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

C. Special One Day Alcohol Permits; Creative Arts Center, 154 Crowell Road; September

Approve the renewal applications as submitted (Special One Day Alcohol Permits; Creative Arts Center, 154 Crowell Road; September)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the renewal applications as submitted

Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the renewal applications as submitted. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)

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

Approve the consent agenda (Special One Day Alcohol Permits; Creative Arts Center, 154 Crowell Road; September)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the consent agenda

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the consent agenda. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)

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

A. Monomoy Regional School District Committee (Chatham) Vacancy – Announce and

Set the deadline of October 1, 2022 to accept applications for the vacancy on the Monomoy Regional School Committee as

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To set the deadline of October 1, 2022 to accept applications for the vacancy on the Monomoy Regional School Committee as

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to set the deadline of October 1, 2022 to accept applications for the vacancy on the Monomoy Regional School Committee as. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

B. Portion of Town Property at Stepping Stones; Declaration of Surplus for Affordable

Declare the 2+/- acre property at Stepping Stones Road as shown on the presented survey surplus, amend the Monomoy Regional School District Lease Agreement to memorialize the exclusion of the 2+/-...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To declare the 2+/- acre property at Stepping Stones Road as shown on the presented survey surplus, amend the Monomoy Regional School District Lease Agreement to memorialize the exclusion of the 2+/- parcel from the leased premise, and that it is the intention and desire of the Select Board that this parcel be used for affordable and/or attainable housing subject to the approval of Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to declare the 2+/- acre property at Stepping Stones Road as shown on the presented survey surplus, amend the Monomoy Regional School District Lease Agreement to memorialize the exclusion of the 2+/- parcel from the leased premise, and that it is the intention and desire of the Select Board that this parcel be used for affordable and/or attainable housing subject to the approval of Annual Town Meeting. Second: by. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro)

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

C. Acceptance of Donation/Grant for Eldredge Garage Town Parking Lot Project;

Approve and accept the donation from the National Philanthropic Trust and approve Chatham entering into the contract as presented

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and accept the donation from the National Philanthropic Trust and approve Chatham entering into the contract as presented

From the minutes

“Motion: by Mike Schell to approve and accept the donation from the National Philanthropic Trust and approve Chatham entering into the contract as presented. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)

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

E. Committee Appointment; Energy & Climate Action Committee

Appoint Gerry Stahl to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Gerry Stahl to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Mike Schell to appoint Gerry Stahl to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

F. Town Manager Report and Monthly Report for July 2022

Adjourn

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Motion: by Mike Schell to adjourn. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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