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Chatham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

October 4, 2022

8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Jeffrey Dykens, Cory Metters, Michael Schell, Dean Nicastro, Shareen Davis

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

I. Minutes

Approve the minutes of September 27, 2022 as amended

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve as amended

Yes: Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, SchellAbstained: Davis

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

A. One Day Special Alcohol Permits; Mahi Gold, 465 Main Street – 10/8, 10/22, 11/12,

Approve Special One-Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only for Brian Voelkel as a representative of Mahi Gold for service at 465 Main Street on: Saturday, October 8, 2022 Noon to 6...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Special One-Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only for Brian Voelkel as a representative of Mahi Gold for service at 465 Main Street on: Saturday, October 8, 2022 Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 22, 2022 Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2022 Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022 Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 26, 2022 Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022 Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2022 Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, December 10, 2022 Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 24, 2022 Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 2022 Noon to 8 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve Special One-Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only for Brian Voelkel as a representative of Mahi Gold for service at 465 Main Street on: Saturday, October 8, 2022 Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 22, 2022 Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2022 Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022 Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 26, 2022 Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022 Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2022 Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, December 10, 2022 Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 24, 2022 Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 2022 Noon to 8 p.m. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)

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

5. Litigation – Comprehensive Conservation Plan Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge

Approve and release the Executive Session minutes as presented minus the May 30, 2017 minutes related to the Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge which include:...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve and release the Executive Session minutes as presented minus the May 30, 2017 minutes related to the Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge which include: Litigation – Fox Pond Suit (August 20, 2013) Litigation – Workmen Compensation Suit (May 19, 2015) Litigation – MA Commission Against Discrimination Suit (February 25, 2019) Litigation – Coastal Storm Damage/Emergency Dredging/Appeal of DEP Superseding Amended Order (April 2, 2018; August 15, 2018; August 26, 2019) Litigation – Comprehensive Conservation Plan Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge (April 2, 2013; January 21, 2014; March 10, 2015; November 10, 2015; February 16, 2016; April 5, 2016; July 26, 2016; October 25, 2016; July 1, 2019)

Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroAbstained: Schell

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve and release the Executive Session minutes as presented minus the May 30, 2017 minutes related to the Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge which include: Litigation – Fox Pond Suit (August 20, 2013) Litigation – Workmen Compensation Suit (May 19, 2015) Litigation – MA Commission Against Discrimination Suit (February 25, 2019) Litigation – Coastal Storm Damage/Emergency Dredging/Appeal of DEP Superseding Amended Order (April 2, 2018; August 15, 2018; August 26, 2019) Litigation – Comprehensive Conservation Plan Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge (April 2, 2013; January 21, 2014; March 10, 2015; November 10, 2015; February 16, 2016; April 5, 2016; July 26, 2016; October 25, 2016; July 1, 2019) Second: by Shareen Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Abstain Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)

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

Approve as amended (Litigation – Comprehensive Conservation Plan Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge)

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve as amended

Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroAbstained: Schell

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

D. Committee Appointments – Traffic Safety Committee, Cultural Council

Appoint Mark Hoffman to the Traffic Safety Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mark Hoffman to the Traffic Safety Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Mike Schell to appoint Mark Hoffman to the Traffic Safety 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 4 (PDF)

Appoint Richard Finnegan to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Richard Finnegan to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Richard Finnegan to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2023 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: Metters, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

E. Adjourn Select Board Meeting and Convene Meeting of the Affordable Housing Trust

Adjourn the Select Board Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the Select Board Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion: by Mike Schell to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. 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 4 (PDF)

VI. AHTF Executive Session – MGL Chapter 30a, §21 #6

Enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30a, §21 #6 To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30a, §21 #6 To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body with no return to open session (0 Meetinghouse Road)

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30a, §21 #6 To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body with no return to open session (0 Meetinghouse Road). Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes Bruce Beane: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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