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Chatham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

May 2, 2023

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

Every vote, in order

I. Minutes

Approve the minutes of April 18, 2023

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes

Yes: Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, SchellAbstained: Davis

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve the minutes. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Abstain 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 April 25, 2023 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes as amended

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve the minutes 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)

A. Utility Hearing; New Hand Hole, Fox Hill Road; Eversource Petition

Approve the petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install one handhole 8/HA67 and 108’ +/- of one 4” conduit to a customer installed handhole 8/HB67 to provide new...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install one handhole 8/HA67 and 108’ +/- of one 4” conduit to a customer installed handhole 8/HB67 to provide new underground service to 848 Fox Hill Road

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install one handhole 8/HA67 and 108’ +/- of one 4” conduit to a customer installed handhole 8/HB67 to provide new underground service to 848 Fox Hill 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)

B. Request for Sales on Town Property/Outdoor Sale of Goods; Saturday, May 20,

Approve sales on Town property and the outdoor display of goods associated with two food trucks vending at the Chatham Bars Avenue parking lot on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve sales on Town property and the outdoor display of goods associated with two food trucks vending at the Chatham Bars Avenue parking lot on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in conjunction with the intergenerational spring fling concert hosted by the Council on Aging

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve sales on Town property and the outdoor display of goods associated with two food trucks vending at the Chatham Bars Avenue parking lot on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in conjunction with the intergenerational spring fling concert hosted by the Council on Aging. 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 5 (PDF)

C. Request for Town Landing Special Use Permit Launch Service for the Stage

Approve a Town Landing Special Use permit as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Town Landing Special Use permit as presented

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve a Town Landing Special Use permit as presented. 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 6 (PDF)

D. Affirm Bikeways Committee Recommendation; Update on naming on-road

Approve the name of the on-road portion of the bike route as voted by the Bikeways Committee

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the name of the on-road portion of the bike route as voted by the Bikeways Committee

From the minutes

“Motion: by Mike Schell to approve the name of the on-road portion of the bike route as voted by the Bikeways Committee. 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 6 (PDF)

E. Private Road Easements for Public Water/Sewer/Drainage Facilities –

Approve and sign the Order of Taking for water, sewer, and drainage easements on Honeysuckle Lane, Atwood Lane, and Cedar Swamp Lane

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and sign the Order of Taking for water, sewer, and drainage easements on Honeysuckle Lane, Atwood Lane, and Cedar Swamp Lane

From the minutes

“Motion: by Mike Schell to approve and sign the Order of Taking for water, sewer, and drainage easements on Honeysuckle Lane, Atwood Lane, and Cedar Swamp Lane. 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 7 (PDF)

F. Representative Appointment – Cape Light Compact

Appoint Brian Miner as the Town’s representative to the Cape Light Compact until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Brian Miner as the Town’s representative to the Cape Light Compact until work is completed unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Motion: by Mike Schell to appoint Brian Miner as the Town’s representative to the Cape Light Compact until work is completed 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: Schell, second: Davis)

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

H. Town Manager’s Report - Monthly Report – March 2023

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to adjourn. 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 8 (PDF)

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