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May 30, 2023
29 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Dean Nicastro was absent. Dean Nicastro is named in the attendance list, but was not present at the opening roll call and is in none of the roll-call votes, so is shown as absent.
Present: Cory Metters, Michael Schell, Jeffrey Dykens, Shareen Davis
Absent: Dean Nicastro
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of May 16, 2023 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to approve as amended. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
Approve the minutes of May 23, 2023
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to approve. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
A. Sewer Flow Request; Salon Fabulous, 595 Main Street
Support the request of Salon Fabulous, 595 Main Street, Unit 35, for an increase in sewer flow of 521.4 gpd
To support the request of Salon Fabulous, 595 Main Street, Unit 35, for an increase in sewer flow of 521.4 gpd
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to support the request of Salon Fabulous, 595 Main Street, Unit 35, for an increase in sewer flow of 521.4 gpd. Second: by Sharee Davis Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, 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: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
1. Chatham Chamber of Commerce & Merchants Association; July 11, 2023, 4-6
Grant a One Day Special permit for Wine and Malt Beverages Only for Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 4-6 p.m. at Kate Gould Park, Chatham to Mary Cavanaugh as a representative of the Chatham Chamber of...
To grant a One Day Special permit for Wine and Malt Beverages Only for Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 4-6 p.m. at Kate Gould Park, Chatham to Mary Cavanaugh as a representative of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association and to further grant a second One Day Special permit for Wine and Malt Beverages Only for Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 4-6 p.m. at Kate Gould Park, Chatham to Mary Cavanaugh as a contingency should the July 11th event be cancelled due to inclement weather
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to grant a One Day Special permit for Wine and Malt Beverages Only for Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 4-6 p.m. at Kate Gould Park, Chatham to Mary Cavanaugh as a representative of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association and to further grant a second One Day Special permit for Wine and Malt Beverages Only for Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 4-6 p.m. at Kate Gould Park, Chatham to Mary Cavanaugh as a contingency should the July 11th event be cancelled due to inclement weather. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
2. Cape Cod Fishermen’s Alliance; June 14, 2023, 5-7 p.m., 1566 Main Street
Grant a Special One Day Special permit for Wine and Malt Beverages Only for Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 5-7 p.m., 1566 Main Street, West Chatham to Melissa Sanderson as a representative of the...
To grant a Special One Day Special permit for Wine and Malt Beverages Only for Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 5-7 p.m., 1566 Main Street, West Chatham to Melissa Sanderson as a representative of the Cape Cod Fishermen’s Alliance
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to grant a Special One Day Special permit for Wine and Malt Beverages Only for Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 5-7 p.m., 1566 Main Street, West Chatham to Melissa Sanderson as a representative of the Cape Cod Fishermen’s Alliance. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
B. Seasonal Shellfish Closures for Mill Creek, Taylor’s Pond, Muddy Creek, Champlain
Approve the seasonal closures of Mill Creek, Taylor’s Pond, Muddy Creek, and Champlain Creek as noticed effective June 1, 2023
To approve the seasonal closures of Mill Creek, Taylor’s Pond, Muddy Creek, and Champlain Creek as noticed effective June 1, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the seasonal closures of Mill Creek, Taylor’s Pond, Muddy Creek, and Champlain Creek as noticed effective June 1, 2023. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
D. FY2024 Orleans Adult Supportive Day Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with
That the Select Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chatham and the Town of Orleans for the Orleans COA Adult Supportive Day program
That the Select Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chatham and the Town of Orleans for the Orleans COA Adult Supportive Day program
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens that the Select Board approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chatham and the Town of Orleans for the Orleans COA Adult Supportive Day program. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
E. Board/Committee/Commission Appointments (July 1, 2023)
Appoint David Widing to the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint David Widing to the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint David Widing to the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Appoint K. Bradley Bivens to the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint K. Bradley Bivens to the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint K. Bradley Bivens to the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Appoint Steven Wardle to the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Steven Wardle to the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Steven Wardle to the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Appoint Robert B. Franz to the Board of Assessors until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoke or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert B. Franz to the Board of Assessors until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoke or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint Robert B. Franz to the Board of Assessors until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoke or a successor is appointed. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)
Appoint William Cook to the Cable Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint William Cook to the Cable Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to appoint William Cook to the Cable Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
Appoint Robert Lear to the Committee for People with Disabilities until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert Lear to the Committee for People with Disabilities until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Robert Lear to the Committee for People with Disabilities until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
Appoint Ragnhild Bjerke to the Committee for People with Disabilities until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Ragnhild Bjerke to the Committee for People with Disabilities until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Ragnhild Bjerke to the Committee for People with Disabilities until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Appoint Katie Fitz Nickerson to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Katie Fitz Nickerson to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint Katie Fitz Nickerson to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Appoint Katy Sherer to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Katy Sherer to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint Katy Sherer to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Appoint Shirley Smith to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Shirley Smith to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint Shirley Smith to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Appoint Kathleen Joslin to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Kathleen Joslin to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to appoint Kathleen Joslin to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
Appoint George Khalil to the Economic Development Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint George Khalil to the Economic Development Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to appoint George Khalil to the Economic Development Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
Appoint Molly MacGregor to the Economic Development Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Molly MacGregor to the Economic Development Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to appoint Molly MacGregor to the Economic Development Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
Appoint Brian Miner to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Brian Miner to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Brian Miner to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Appoint Katherine McClellan to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Katherine McClellan to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Katherine McClellan to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Appoint Rachel Derrane to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Rachel Derrane to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Rachel Derrane to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Appoint Bruce Bogardus to the Golf Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Bruce Bogardus to the Golf Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Bruce Bogardus to the Golf Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Appoint Denise Yocum to the Golf Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Denise Yocum to the Golf Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint Denise Yocum to the Golf Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Appoint Susan Whitcomb, Gloria Hicks, Paul Brown and Mary Hilliard to the Human Services Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Susan Whitcomb, Gloria Hicks, Paul Brown and Mary Hilliard to the Human Services Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to appoint Susan Whitcomb, Gloria Hicks, Paul Brown and Mary Hilliard to the Human Services Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Appoint Gary Toenniessen to the Open Space Committee as an Alternate until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Gary Toenniessen to the Open Space Committee as an Alternate until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to appoint Gary Toenniessen to the Open Space Committee as an Alternate until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
F. Town Manager’s Report; Monthly Department Report for April 2023
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to adjourn. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
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