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Chatham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Joint meeting

April 11, 2023

7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Joint meeting. Only the Select Board’s votes are shown; votes taken by the other board are left out.

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 (“Vice Chair Cory Metters recused himself from this agenda item.”).

Every vote, in order

I. Minutes

Approve the minutes of April 4, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve

From the minutes

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

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

A. Consider Request for New Common Victualler License; Sweet Dreams Ice Cream &

Approve the application for a Common Victualler license by Cory Metters, 1579 Main Street, West Chatham for Sweet Dreams Ice Cream and Candy

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the application for a Common Victualler license by Cory Metters, 1579 Main Street, West Chatham for Sweet Dreams Ice Cream and Candy

Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the application for a Common Victualler license by Cory Metters, 1579 Main Street, West Chatham for Sweet Dreams Ice Cream and Candy. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)

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

B. Consider Requests for Special One Day All Alcoholic Beverages Permits & One Day

Grant Special One-Day Liquor permits for all alcoholic beverages to Kevin Wright on behalf of the Chatham Historical Society and One Day Entertainment permits for: Thursday, June 8, 2023 Indoor...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant Special One-Day Liquor permits for all alcoholic beverages to Kevin Wright on behalf of the Chatham Historical Society and One Day Entertainment permits for: Thursday, June 8, 2023 Indoor entertainment and alcohol service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 347 Stage Harbor Road Thursday June 22, 2023 Indoor entertainment and alcohol service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 347 Stage Harbor Road Thursday, July 13, 2023 Outdoor entertainment from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and alcohol service from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.at 347 Stage Harbor Road. Saturday, July 15, 2023 Alcohol service from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an Evening to Remember at 347 Stage Harbor Road. Thursday, July 27, 2023 Indoor entertainment and alcohol service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 347 Stage Harbor Road Thursday, August 10, 2023 Indoor entertainment and alcohol service from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at 347 Stage Harbor Road Friday, August 11, 2023 Indoor entertainment from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at 347 Stage Harbor Road Thursday, August 24, 2023 Indoor entertainment and alcohol service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 347 Stage Harbor Road

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to grant Special One-Day Liquor permits for all alcoholic beverages to Kevin Wright on behalf of the Chatham Historical Society and One Day Entertainment permits for: Thursday, June 8, 2023 Indoor entertainment and alcohol service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 347 Stage Harbor Road Thursday June 22, 2023 Indoor entertainment and alcohol service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 347 Stage Harbor Road Thursday, July 13, 2023 Outdoor entertainment from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and alcohol service from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.at 347 Stage Harbor Road. Saturday, July 15, 2023 Alcohol service from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an Evening to Remember at 347 Stage Harbor Road. Thursday, July 27, 2023 Indoor entertainment and alcohol service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 347 Stage Harbor Road Thursday, August 10, 2023 Indoor entertainment and alcohol service from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at 347 Stage Harbor Road Friday, August 11, 2023 Indoor entertainment from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at 347 Stage Harbor Road Thursday, August 24, 2023 Indoor entertainment and alcohol service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 347 Stage Harbor Road 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)

C. Consider Requests for Special One Day Wine & Malt Only Beverages Permits; TPG

Grant Special One-Day Liquor permits for Wine & Malt Beverages only to Cletus Panchem on behalf of the Greyfinch Inn for service on: Thursday June 22, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at 946 Main...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant Special One-Day Liquor permits for Wine & Malt Beverages only to Cletus Panchem on behalf of the Greyfinch Inn for service on: Thursday June 22, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at 946 Main Street Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at 946 Main Street Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at 946 Main Street

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to grant Special One-Day Liquor permits for Wine & Malt Beverages only to Cletus Panchem on behalf of the Greyfinch Inn for service on: Thursday June 22, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at 946 Main Street Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at 946 Main Street Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at 946 Main Street 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)

D. Water Conservation Restrictions: Review/Consider Lifting - SB Agenda Request by

That the Board accept the recommendation of the Water & Sewer Advisory Committee and lift all water usage restrictions at the present time

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board accept the recommendation of the Water & Sewer Advisory Committee and lift all water usage restrictions at the present time

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Board accept the recommendation of the Water & Sewer Advisory Committee and lift all water usage restrictions at the present time. 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)

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

Convene as the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To convene as the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to convene as the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees. 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 5 (PDF)

A. Presentation of findings from community engagement forums, housing survey results,

Adjourn the Select Board meeting

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the Select Board meeting

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis 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: Davis, second: Nicastro)

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

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