MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 19, 2023
12 recorded votes, 11 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:
- Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Ms. Davis recused herself from items iii and iv and stepped away from the dais.”).
Every vote, in order
C. Adjourn Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees Meeting
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Bruce Beane: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
i. August 29, 2023
Approve the minutes of August 29, 2023 as amended
To approve with amendments
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroMichael Schell is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve with amendments. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
ii. September 12, 2023
Approve the minutes of September 12, 2023 as amended
To approve with amendments
Yes: Davis, Dykens, NicastroAbstained: MettersMichael Schell is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve with amendments. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: abstain.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
i. Utility Pole Hearing; New Jointly Owned Pole, Dusty Miller Lane
Approve of the request of Verizon New England and Eversource to install the pole as presented
To approve of the request of Verizon New England and Eversource to install the pole as presented
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroMichael Schell is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve of the request of Verizon New England and Eversource to install the pole as presented. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
ii. Consider Use of Town Roads – Annual Turkey Trot, November 23, 2023 –
Approve the Use of Town Roads for the Annual Turkey Trot on November 23, 2023
To approve the Use of Town Roads for the Annual Turkey Trot on November 23, 2023
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroMichael Schell is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the Use of Town Roads for the Annual Turkey Trot on November 23, 2023. Second: Ms. Davis Roll call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
iii. Consider Oktoberfest Requests; Sales on Town Property/Outdoor Display of
Grant permission for outdoor sales of goods and sales on Town property for the Town Office parking lot from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM on October 21, 2023; and to grant a special one-day liquor license...
To grant permission for outdoor sales of goods and sales on Town property for the Town Office parking lot from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM on October 21, 2023; and to grant a special one-day liquor license to Kristin Muller and Barry Desilets on behalf of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association for Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM for service at the Chatham Bars Avenue parking lot and the Town Offices Parking lot and to further approve the outdoor sales of good and sales on Town property and grant permission to possess/consume alcohol on Town property as associated with this permit; and to grant a one-day entertainment permit to Kristin Muller and Barry Desilets on behalf of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association for Saturday October 21, 2023 from 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM at Kate Gould Park Bandstand for live, outdoor, amplified music
Yes: Dykens, Metters, NicastroMichael Schell is not listed in this roll call. Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made motion to grant permission for outdoor sales of goods and sales on Town property for the Town Office parking lot from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM on October 21, 2023; and to grant a special one-day liquor license to Kristin Muller and Barry Desilets on behalf of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association for Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM for service at the Chatham Bars Avenue parking lot and the Town Offices Parking lot and to further approve the outdoor sales of good and sales on Town property and grant permission to possess/consume alcohol on Town property as associated with this permit; and to grant a one-day entertainment permit to Kristin Muller and Barry Desilets on behalf of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association for Saturday October 21, 2023 from 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM at Kate Gould Park Bandstand for live, outdoor, amplified music. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
iv. Consider Special One Day License; Emma Belle’s Café, September 26, 2023–
Grant a special one-day permit for wine and malt beverages only for Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at 59 Crowell Road, Chatham to Shane Coughlin as a representative of Emma...
To grant a special one-day permit for wine and malt beverages only for Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at 59 Crowell Road, Chatham to Shane Coughlin as a representative of Emma Belle’s Café
Yes: Dykens, Metters, NicastroMichael Schell is not listed in this roll call. Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a special one-day permit for wine and malt beverages only for Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at 59 Crowell Road, Chatham to Shane Coughlin as a representative of Emma Belle’s Café. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll call Dean Nicastro: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
v. Consider Sales on Town Property; South Chatham Public Library Sponsored
Grant a special permit for the sale of goods on Town property and the outdoor display/sale of goods at the Chatham Community Center on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM for the South...
To grant a special permit for the sale of goods on Town property and the outdoor display/sale of goods at the Chatham Community Center on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM for the South Chatham Library sponsored Authors Night
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroMichael Schell is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special permit for the sale of goods on Town property and the outdoor display/sale of goods at the Chatham Community Center on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM for the South Chatham Library sponsored Authors Night Second: Ms. Davis Roll call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
vi. Cape Public Health Collaborative Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) – Health
Vote in support of and sign the Cape Public Health Collaborative Intermunicipal Agreement
To vote in support of and sign the Cape Public Health Collaborative Intermunicipal Agreement
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroMichael Schell is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to vote in support of and sign the Cape Public Health Collaborative Intermunicipal Agreement. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
vii. Consider the Appointment of two Alternate Members of the Summer
Appoint Ron Manderscheid as a member of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Ron Manderscheid as a member of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroMichael Schell is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Ron Manderscheid as a member of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
ix. Ratification of the Town Manager’s Designation of Dan Tobin as the Interim
Ratify the Town Manager’s designation of Dan Tobin as the Interim Tree Warden for a period of two years or until such time as a successor is duly qualified/appointed
To ratify the Town Manager’s designation of Dan Tobin as the Interim Tree Warden for a period of two years or until such time as a successor is duly qualified/appointed
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroMichael Schell is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to ratify the Town Manager’s designation of Dan Tobin as the Interim Tree Warden for a period of two years or until such time as a successor is duly qualified/appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
xi. Town Manager Report – August 2023
Adjourn
To adjourn
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroMichael Schell is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to adjourn. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
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