MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 21, 2023
13 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:
- Cory Metters stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Select Board Vice Chair Cory Metters recused himself and left the dais.”).
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of March 7, 2023 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to approve as amended. 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)
Approve the minutes of March 14, 2023 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis 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: Davis, second: Schell)
A. Consider Transfer of Annual All Alcohol Package Store License from Deftos Liquor
Approve the transfer as requested (Consider Transfer of Annual All Alcohol Package Store License from Deftos Liquor)
To approve the transfer as requested
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to approve the transfer as requested. 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)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to close the public hearing. 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)
IV. Film Permit Review – The Perfect Couple, Netflix - Various Private Property
Approve the film permit and authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a separate location/licensing agreement for use of public property and any Town resources as needed
To approve the film permit and authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a separate location/licensing agreement for use of public property and any Town resources as needed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the film permit and authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a separate location/licensing agreement for use of public property and any Town resources as needed. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
VI. Business Agenda (Board Discussion Items)
That the Board close the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant and approve the use of electronic signatures to sign the Town Meeting warrant
That the Board close the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant and approve the use of electronic signatures to sign the Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell that the Board close the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant and approve the use of electronic signatures to sign the Town Meeting warrant. 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)
B. Seasonal Alcohol License Renewals
Renew the following seasonal liquor licenses for the 2023 season: All Alcohol o Diane E.F. Company, Inc. d/b/a The Captain’s Table o 593 Main Street Bistro LLC d/b/a The Bistro on Main o Peter...
To renew the following seasonal liquor licenses for the 2023 season: All Alcohol o Diane E.F. Company, Inc. d/b/a The Captain’s Table o 593 Main Street Bistro LLC d/b/a The Bistro on Main o Peter Higgins d/b/a Dogfish Taco Co. o Chatham Pisces Restaurant, Inc. dba Pisces Restaurant & Bar o The Queen Anne Inn, Inc. d/b/a The Queen Anne Inn o TPJ Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a Pate’s o TPJ Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a The Chatham Cut Wine & Malt Only o OSR Seafood, Inc. d/b/a Kreme N Kone o Pleasant Bay Village Motor Court, Inc. d/b/a Pleasant Bay Village Resort o The Grump, Inc. d/b/a Sweet Tomatoes
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to renew the following seasonal liquor licenses for the 2023 season: All Alcohol o Diane E.F. Company, Inc. d/b/a The Captain’s Table o 593 Main Street Bistro LLC d/b/a The Bistro on Main o Peter Higgins d/b/a Dogfish Taco Co. o Chatham Pisces Restaurant, Inc. dba Pisces Restaurant & Bar o The Queen Anne Inn, Inc. d/b/a The Queen Anne Inn o TPJ Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a Pate’s o TPJ Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a The Chatham Cut Wine & Malt Only o OSR Seafood, Inc. d/b/a Kreme N Kone o Pleasant Bay Village Motor Court, Inc. d/b/a Pleasant Bay Village Resort o The Grump, Inc. d/b/a Sweet Tomatoes 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)
C. Consider Request for Extended Sunday Hours; Dogfish Taco Co.
Approve the request to extend Sunday opening hours to 10:00 a.m. from noon for Peter Higgins dba Dog Fish Taco Co., 22 Barnhill Road, Chatham
To approve the request to extend Sunday opening hours to 10:00 a.m. from noon for Peter Higgins dba Dog Fish Taco Co., 22 Barnhill Road, Chatham
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the request to extend Sunday opening hours to 10:00 a.m. from noon for Peter Higgins dba Dog Fish Taco Co., 22 Barnhill Road, Chatham. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)
D. Town Landing Special Permit for Ryders Cove
Approve the Town Landing Special Use Permit (Town Landing Special Permit for Ryders Cove)
To approve the Town Landing Special Use Permit
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to approve the Town Landing Special Use Permit. 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)
E. Bartholomew Annual Financial Review Presentation
Approve the FY2022 annual review presented by Bartholomew and Company
To approve the FY2022 annual review presented by Bartholomew and Company
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the FY2022 annual review presented by Bartholomew and Company. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
F. Committee Appointments – Constable for the Town; Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint Paul Tavalone as a Constable for the Town until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Paul Tavalone as a Constable for the Town until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to appoint Paul Tavalone as a Constable for the Town until June 30, 2024 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)
Appoint Virginia Fenwick to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Virginia Fenwick 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 Dean Nicastro to appoint Virginia Fenwick to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate 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: Nicastro, second: Davis)
VII. Executive Session - MGL Ch 30a, §21 #3
Enter Executive Session under MGL Ch 30a, §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to possible litigation (Thibodeau) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Ch 30a, §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to possible litigation (Thibodeau) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body with NO return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch 30a, §21 #3 to discuss strategy with respect to possible litigation (Thibodeau) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body with NO return to open session. 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)
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