MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Joint meeting
November 14, 2023
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting. Only the Select Board’s votes are shown; votes taken by the other board are left out. Cory Metters was absent.
Present: Michael Schell, Jeffrey Dykens, Shareen Davis, Dean Nicastro
Absent: Cory Metters
Every vote, in order
A. November 7, 2023
Approve the minutes of November 7, 2023
To approve the minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
A. Traffic Signs; Stop Signs and Stop Bars; Forest Beach Road Extension
Approve placement of new stop signs at the locations presented in the public hearing
To approve placement of new stop signs at the locations presented in the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve placement of new stop signs at the locations presented in the public hearing. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
B. New Safe Bicycle Passing Signs; Various Locations
Approve the signage recommendation to place new Safe Bicycle Passing signs in the proposed locations as presented
To approve the signage recommendation to place new Safe Bicycle Passing signs in the proposed locations as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the signage recommendation to place new Safe Bicycle Passing signs in the proposed locations as presented. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
A. Consider Applications for One Day Special Alcohol Permits; Chatham Clothing Bar,
Grant a one day special alcohol permit to Chatham Clothing Bar, 534 Main Street on November 16 and 30 and December 14, 2023 from 5 – 7 pm and on December 21, 2023 from 5 – 8 pm
To grant a one day special alcohol permit to Chatham Clothing Bar, 534 Main Street on November 16 and 30 and December 14, 2023 from 5 – 7 pm and on December 21, 2023 from 5 – 8 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a one day special alcohol permit to Chatham Clothing Bar, 534 Main Street on November 16 and 30 and December 14, 2023 from 5 – 7 pm and on December 21, 2023 from 5 – 8 pm. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
B. Consider Extension of Seasonal Liquor Licenses
Approve the extension of season liquor licenses for: Pate’s Restaurant through January 15, 2024 The Chatham Cut through January 15, 2024 Bistro Viera on Main through January 15, 2024 Captain’s...
To approve the extension of season liquor licenses for: Pate’s Restaurant through January 15, 2024 The Chatham Cut through January 15, 2024 Bistro Viera on Main through January 15, 2024 Captain’s Table through December 31, 2023 Chatham Sunrise Café through December 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the extension of season liquor licenses for: Pate’s Restaurant through January 15, 2024 The Chatham Cut through January 15, 2024 Bistro Viera on Main through January 15, 2024 Captain’s Table through December 31, 2023 Chatham Sunrise Café through December 31, 2023 Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
C. Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge Update – Rick Nye, Monomoy National Wildlife
That the Board establish a formal, periodic dialogue with the Monomoy Wildlife Refuge to include chair of the Shellfish Advisory Committee, the Town’s Shellfish Constable, and Ms. Davis and report...
That the Board establish a formal, periodic dialogue with the Monomoy Wildlife Refuge to include chair of the Shellfish Advisory Committee, the Town’s Shellfish Constable, and Ms. Davis and report back to the Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Board establish a formal, periodic dialogue with the Monomoy Wildlife Refuge to include chair of the Shellfish Advisory Committee, the Town’s Shellfish Constable, and Ms. Davis and report back to the Board. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
1. Independence Day Parade Committee
Appoint Wendy Upson to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Wendy Upson to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Wendy Upson to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
Appoint Steve DeBoer to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Steve DeBoer to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Steve DeBoer to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
Appoint Peter Tulp to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Peter Tulp to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Peter Tulp to the Independence Day Parade Committee 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 Michael Schell yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
2. Council on Aging Board of Directors
Reconsider the vote to appoint Peter Tulp to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2024 (correction to the term year) unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To reconsider the vote to appoint Peter Tulp to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2024 (correction to the term year) unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to reconsider the vote to appoint Peter Tulp to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2024 (correction to the term year) unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
3. Cultural Council
Appoint Susan Wegner to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Susan Wegner to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Susan Wegner to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Appoint Barry Desilets to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Barry Desilets to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to appoint Barry Desilets to the Cultural Council 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 Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
4. Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Committee
Appoint Karolyn McClelland to the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Karolyn McClelland to the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Karolyn McClelland to the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Committee 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 Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
5. Community Preservation Committee
Reappoint Alan Mowry as the Chatham Housing Authority representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To reappoint Alan Mowry as the Chatham Housing Authority representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to reappoint Alan Mowry as the Chatham Housing Authority representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
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