MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 20, 2023
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Cory Metters, Michael Schell, Jeffrey Dykens, Shareen Davis, Dean Nicastro
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Cory Metters stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Select Board Chair Metters recused himself and left the dais.”).
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 13, 2023 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve as amended. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
A. Chatham Bars Avenue - No parking on the north side of Chatham Bars Ave. from
Accept the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee to install “No Parking” signs on the north side of Chatham Bars Avenue restricting parking from May 15 to October 1, except for Friday...
To accept the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee to install “No Parking” signs on the north side of Chatham Bars Avenue restricting parking from May 15 to October 1, except for Friday night band concerts and other special events where traffic is restricted to one way
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to accept the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee to install “No Parking” signs on the north side of Chatham Bars Avenue restricting parking from May 15 to October 1, except for Friday night band concerts and other special events where traffic is restricted to one way. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to close the public hearing. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
i. Claflin Landing on either side of the driveway for 216 Shore Road
Accept the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee for new stop signs at Bay View Road at the intersection with Mill Creek Road and Taylor Pond Road at the intersection with Cockle Cove...
To accept the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee for new stop signs at Bay View Road at the intersection with Mill Creek Road and Taylor Pond Road at the intersection with Cockle Cove Road and No Parking Between Signs on Claflin Landing on either side of the driveway for 216 Shore Road
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to accept the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee for new stop signs at Bay View Road at the intersection with Mill Creek Road and Taylor Pond Road at the intersection with Cockle Cove Road and No Parking Between Signs on Claflin Landing on either side of the driveway for 216 Shore Road. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes 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: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
A. Consider Request for Sales on Town Property:
That the Board grant special permits for sale of goods on Town property to Castleberry Fairs for an arts & crafts fair on the Community Center lawn on July 8 & 9 and August 5 & 6, 2023; to Supreme...
That the Board grant special permits for sale of goods on Town property to Castleberry Fairs for an arts & crafts fair on the Community Center lawn on July 8 & 9 and August 5 & 6, 2023; to Supreme Fairs for an arts & crafts fair on the Community Center lawn on September 9 & 10, 2023 and to the Creative Arts Center for the “Festival of the Arts” in Chase Park from August 18 to August 20, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Board grant special permits for sale of goods on Town property to Castleberry Fairs for an arts & crafts fair on the Community Center lawn on July 8 & 9 and August 5 & 6, 2023; to Supreme Fairs for an arts & crafts fair on the Community Center lawn on September 9 & 10, 2023 and to the Creative Arts Center for the “Festival of the Arts” in Chase Park from August 18 to August 20, 2023. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
B. Special Use Permit; Chatham Bars Inn, Stage Harbor
Approve a Town Landing Special Use permit for Chatham Bars Inn for calendar year 2023
To approve a Town Landing Special Use permit for Chatham Bars Inn for calendar year 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve a Town Landing Special Use permit for Chatham Bars Inn for calendar year 2023. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
C. Accept Donation Agreement; 1610 Main Street
Accept the donation/gift of land at 1610/0 Main Street, West Chatham as presented in the June 2023 Land Donation Agreement with noted contingencies
To accept the donation/gift of land at 1610/0 Main Street, West Chatham as presented in the June 2023 Land Donation Agreement with noted contingencies
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to accept the donation/gift of land at 1610/0 Main Street, West Chatham as presented in the June 2023 Land Donation Agreement with noted contingencies. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
D. Set Date & Time of Special Town Meeting
That the Special Town Meeting be held on September 18, 2023 at the Monomoy Middle School beginning at 6:00 p.m
That the Special Town Meeting be held on September 18, 2023 at the Monomoy Middle School beginning at 6:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Special Town Meeting be held on September 18, 2023 at the Monomoy Middle School beginning at 6:00 p.m. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
E. Consider Amendments to Mobile Food Vendor Regulations
Approve the recommended amendments with additional language as proposed conditioned on approval of the Parks & Recreation Commission
To approve the recommended amendments with additional language as proposed conditioned on approval of the Parks & Recreation Commission
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the recommended amendments with additional language as proposed conditioned on approval of the Parks & Recreation Commission. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
F. Board/Committee/Commission Appointments (July 1, 2023)
Appoint: • Dr. Noble Hansen and Dr. Richard Edwards to the Board of Health until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. • Carol Gordon and Edward Sheehan to the Board of...
To appoint: • Dr. Noble Hansen and Dr. Richard Edwards to the Board of Health until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. • Carol Gordon and Edward Sheehan to the Board of Health as Alternates until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. • Peter Gaines to the Cemetery Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. • Karen Lattin, Janet Williams, and Elise Gordon to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. • Dan Sylver, Theodore “Sam” Streibert, and Robert Byrnes to the Historic Business District Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. • Steve DeBoer and Timothy Gilmore to the Historic Business District Commission as Alternates until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to appoint: • Dr. Noble Hansen and Dr. Richard Edwards to the Board of Health until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. • Carol Gordon and Edward Sheehan to the Board of Health as Alternates until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. • Peter Gaines to the Cemetery Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. • Karen Lattin, Janet Williams, and Elise Gordon to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. • Dan Sylver, Theodore “Sam” Streibert, and Robert Byrnes to the Historic Business District Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. • Steve DeBoer and Timothy Gilmore to the Historic Business District Commission as Alternates until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Appoint Don Aikman and Janet Toenniessen to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed and appoint Sandi Porter to the Historical Commission to...
To appoint Don Aikman and Janet Toenniessen to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed and appoint Sandi Porter to the Historical Commission to the unexpired term until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to appoint Don Aikman and Janet Toenniessen to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed and appoint Sandi Porter to the Historical Commission to the unexpired term until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Appoint Robert W. Dubis and Arthur Spruch to the Planning Board until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed and Leigh Hovey and Virginia Fenwick to the Zoning Board of...
To appoint Robert W. Dubis and Arthur Spruch to the Planning Board until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed and Leigh Hovey and Virginia Fenwick to the Zoning Board of Appeals as Associate members until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to appoint Robert W. Dubis and Arthur Spruch to the Planning Board until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed and Leigh Hovey and Virginia Fenwick to the Zoning Board of Appeals as Associate members until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to adjourn. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
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