MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 27, 2023
11 recorded votes, 2 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 (“Mr. Metters recused himself citing a conflict of interest and stepped away from the dais for Items 1 and 2, and Mr. Schell presided.”).
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 20, 2023 as amended
To Approve as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a Motion to Approve as amended. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
A. Seasonal Shellfish Area Closure; Oyster Pond
Approve seasonal closure of Oyster Pond with an effective date of July 1, 2023
To approve seasonal closure of Oyster Pond with an effective date of July 1, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a Motion to approve seasonal closure of Oyster Pond with an effective date of July 1, 2023. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
D. Consider Request for One Day Entertainment Permits: Mondays on Main, July 3,
Approve the nine (9) Special One-Day Entertainment permits for three (3) locations in the downtown area on nine (9) consecutive Mondays from July 3 to August 28, 2023 at the locations as noted in...
To approve the nine (9) Special One-Day Entertainment permits for three (3) locations in the downtown area on nine (9) consecutive Mondays from July 3 to August 28, 2023 at the locations as noted in the memo, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and the operation of a food truck at 400 Main Street
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a Motion to approve the nine (9) Special One-Day Entertainment permits for three (3) locations in the downtown area on nine (9) consecutive Mondays from July 3 to August 28, 2023 at the locations as noted in the memo, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and the operation of a food truck at 400 Main Street. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
E. License to Enter and Use Real Property; 0 Main Street (former Buckley property);
Approve the issuance of the License to Enter and Use Real Property as drafted by Town Counsel
To approve the issuance of the License to Enter and Use Real Property as drafted by Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a Motion to approve the issuance of the License to Enter and Use Real Property as drafted by Town Counsel. Second: Ms. Davis Discussion: Mr. Leavitt expressed appreciation at the support of the Board. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
F. Board/Committee/Commission Appointments (July 1, 2023)
Appoint Jamie Meehan, Philip Richardson, Joel Rottner, and Jeanne Allen to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed; and to...
To appoint Jamie Meehan, Philip Richardson, Joel Rottner, and Jeanne Allen to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed; and to appoint Thomas Garvey and Ron Manderscheid to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a Motion to appoint Jamie Meehan, Philip Richardson, Joel Rottner, and Jeanne Allen to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed; and to appoint Thomas Garvey and Ron Manderscheid to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
Appoint Barbara Segall to the Council on Aging Board of Directors until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Barbara Segall to the Council on Aging Board of Directors until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a Motion to appoint Barbara Segall to the Council on Aging Board of Directors until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Appoint Carole DeChristopher to the Council on Aging Board of Directors until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Carole DeChristopher to the Council on Aging Board of Directors until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a Motion to appoint Carole DeChristopher to the Council on Aging Board of Directors until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment/Map Change; 1610 and 0 Main Street Properties
Transmit the article seeking zoning bylaw amendment/map change for 1610 and 0 Main Street to the Planning Board for required Public Hearing
To transmit the article seeking zoning bylaw amendment/map change for 1610 and 0 Main Street to the Planning Board for required Public Hearing
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a Motion to transmit the article seeking zoning bylaw amendment/map change for 1610 and 0 Main Street to the Planning Board for required Public Hearing. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Place the zoning article subject to the technical corrections or changes
To place the zoning article subject to the technical corrections or changes
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a Motion to place the zoning article subject to the technical corrections or changes. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
4. Design & Engineering for Re-Use of 193 Stony Hill Road
Adjourn the regular Select Board meeting to convene the Affordable Housing Trust Fund meeting
To adjourn the regular Select Board meeting to convene the Affordable Housing Trust Fund meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a Motion to adjourn the regular Select Board meeting to convene the Affordable Housing Trust Fund meeting. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
A. 127 Old Harbor Road – Reconfirm Vote to allocate AHT Funds for Architectural
Spend up to 50k out of C&E Fund to analyze the property at 127 Old Harbor Road and bring back suggestions for attainable/perhaps affordable housing and to send the appropriate staff employees...
To spend up to 50k out of C&E Fund to analyze the property at 127 Old Harbor Road and bring back suggestions for attainable/perhaps affordable housing and to send the appropriate staff employees and/or to evaluate the property
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a Motion to spend up to 50k out of C&E Fund to analyze the property at 127 Old Harbor Road and bring back suggestions for attainable/perhaps affordable housing and to send the appropriate staff employees and/or to evaluate the property. Second: Ms. Davis Mr. Metters said will he allow public comment of the two people who were in attendance virtually. Community Housing Partnership Committee Chair Karolyn McClellan sent email with the current 2023 AMI schedule. She agreed that structural analysis is first thing to be done, then discussing tolerance for number of units and from there then can figure out what to do. She also asked about the buyouts from friendly 40b. Rick Leavitt asked that the Board stay focused on the housing needs of Chatham’s working families. Mr. Metters called for the vote. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Bruce Beane: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
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