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Chatham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

January 24, 2023

11 recorded votes, 1 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 January 17, 2023 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve as amended

From the minutes

“Motion: by Mike Schell 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: Schell, second: Nicastro)

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

A. Mac’s Seafood Increased Sewer Flow Request for Additional Seating– 1291 Main

Support the request by Mac’s Seafood, 1291 Main Street, Unit 4, for an increase in sewer flow of 4,865 gpd, equivalent of 139 seats at 35 gpd/seat

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the request by Mac’s Seafood, 1291 Main Street, Unit 4, for an increase in sewer flow of 4,865 gpd, equivalent of 139 seats at 35 gpd/seat

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to support the request by Mac’s Seafood, 1291 Main Street, Unit 4, for an increase in sewer flow of 4,865 gpd, equivalent of 139 seats at 35 gpd/seat. 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. Consider Bench Donation; Seaside Links 8th Tee

Accept the donation from the Wyman Family of a bench to be placed at the 8th Men’s tee at Seaside Links Municipal Golf Course

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the donation from the Wyman Family of a bench to be placed at the 8th Men’s tee at Seaside Links Municipal Golf Course

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to accept the donation from the Wyman Family of a bench to be placed at the 8th Men’s tee at Seaside Links Municipal Golf Course. 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 4 (PDF)

B. Consider Applications for Special One Day Alcohol Permits; Atlantic White Shark

Grant Special Alcohol permits for Wine & Malt Beverages Only to Heather Ware on behalf of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy for Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday, March 22,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant Special Alcohol permits for Wine & Malt Beverages Only to Heather Ware on behalf of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy for Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. at 255 Orleans Road, North Chatham

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to grant Special Alcohol permits for Wine & Malt Beverages Only to Heather Ware on behalf of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy for Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. at 255 Orleans Road, North Chatham. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)

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

C. Short Term Rentals Working Group Recommendations/Report + FY2024 Staffing

Support the Board of Health moving forward with adoption of a regulation on Short Term Rentals and the hiring of one full-time administrator provided the Board of Health holds a public hearing and...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To support the Board of Health moving forward with adoption of a regulation on Short Term Rentals and the hiring of one full-time administrator provided the Board of Health holds a public hearing and consults with Town Counsel on review of the regulation before adoption

Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroNo: Schell

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to support the Board of Health moving forward with adoption of a regulation on Short Term Rentals and the hiring of one full-time administrator provided the Board of Health holds a public hearing and consults with Town Counsel on review of the regulation before adoption. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: No Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

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

E. Nauset Beach Agreement – Memorandum of Agreement with Town of Orleans –

Approve and sign Nauset Beach Intermunicipal Agreement Amendment No. 1

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and sign Nauset Beach Intermunicipal Agreement Amendment No. 1

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve and sign Nauset Beach Intermunicipal Agreement Amendment No. 1. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)

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

G. Committee Appointments

Appoint Thomas Campbell to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Thomas Campbell to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Thomas Campbell to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Appoint Bill Daly to the Economic Development Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Bill Daly to the Economic Development Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Appoint Dr. Richard Edwards as a full member of the Board of Health to complete his current term to June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Dr. Richard Edwards as a full member of the Board of Health to complete his current term to June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to appoint Dr. Richard Edwards as a full member of the Board of Health to complete his current term to June 30, 2023. 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 9 (PDF)

Appoint Edward Sheehan as an Alternate member of the Board of Health to complete his current term to June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Edward Sheehan as an Alternate member of the Board of Health to complete his current term to June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to appoint Edward Sheehan as an Alternate member of the Board of Health to complete his current term to June 30, 2023. 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 9 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

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

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

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