MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
December 19, 2023
16 recorded votes, 3 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 (“Common Victualler and Sunday Dessert Chair Metters recused himself and stepped away from the dais.”).
Every vote, in order
A. December 12, 2023
Approve the minutes of December 12, 2023 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
Yes: Davis, Metters, Nicastro, SchellAbstained: Dykens
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: abstain Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
A. Change of Premise; OneDrop Operating LLC d/b/a Chatham Squire; Construct
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
Approve the request to construct a permanent outdoor seating area with tables, counter seating, and firepit with the considerations indicated by the Planning Board with the amendment of the 3rd...
To approve the request to construct a permanent outdoor seating area with tables, counter seating, and firepit with the considerations indicated by the Planning Board with the amendment of the 3rd condition to extend the closing of the outdoor area until midnight every night
Yes: SchellNo: Davis, Dykens, Metters, Nicastro
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to approve the request to construct a permanent outdoor seating area with tables, counter seating, and firepit with the considerations indicated by the Planning Board with the amendment of the 3rd condition to extend the closing of the outdoor area until midnight every night. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: no Shareen Davis: no Jeffrey Dykens: no Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: no.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)
Approve the permanent outdoor seating proposal with the same operating hours as proposed by the Planning Board; Sunday through Thursday close by 10 pm and on Fridays, Saturdays, and Federal...
To approve the permanent outdoor seating proposal with the same operating hours as proposed by the Planning Board; Sunday through Thursday close by 10 pm and on Fridays, Saturdays, and Federal Holidays close by 11 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens makes a motion to approve the permanent outdoor seating proposal with the same operating hours as proposed by the Planning Board; Sunday through Thursday close by 10 pm and on Fridays, Saturdays, and Federal Holidays close by 11 pm. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
A. Consider Sale of Goods on Town Property – Chatham Girl Scouts at First Night
Approve the sale of goods on Town property at First Night Chatham, Sunday December 31, 2023 from 2:30 – 6:30 pm at the Chatham Elementary School and indoors at the Chatham Community Center
To approve the sale of goods on Town property at First Night Chatham, Sunday December 31, 2023 from 2:30 – 6:30 pm at the Chatham Elementary School and indoors at the Chatham Community Center
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the sale of goods on Town property at First Night Chatham, Sunday December 31, 2023 from 2:30 – 6:30 pm at the Chatham Elementary School and indoors at the Chatham Community Center. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
1. Common Victualler and Sunday Dessert
Approve the 2024 renewals of Common Victualler/Sunday Dessert licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
To approve the 2024 renewals of Common Victualler/Sunday Dessert licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the 2024 renewals of Common Victualler/Sunday Dessert licenses as recommended by the licensing agent. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
2. Inns and Lodging Houses
Approve the 2024 renewals of Innkeeper licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
To approve the 2024 renewals of Innkeeper licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the 2024 renewals of Innkeeper licenses as recommended by the licensing agent. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
Approve the 2024 renewals of Lodging House licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
To approve the 2024 renewals of Lodging House licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the 2024 renewals of Lodging House licenses as recommended by the licensing agent. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
3. Entertainment and Automatic Amusements
Approve the 2024 renewals of Entertainment licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
To approve the 2024 renewals of Entertainment licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the 2024 renewals of Entertainment licenses as recommended by the licensing agent. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Approve the 2024 renewals of Automatic Amusement licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
To approve the 2024 renewals of Automatic Amusement licenses as recommended by the licensing agent
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the 2024 renewals of Automatic Amusement licenses as recommended by the licensing agent. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
4. Movie Theater
Approve the 2024 renewal of the Movie Theater license as recommended by the licensing agent
To approve the 2024 renewal of the Movie Theater license as recommended by the licensing agent
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to approve the 2024 renewal of the Movie Theater license as recommended by the licensing agent. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
5. Auto Dealer Class I, II, III
That the following auto dealer, class I license be renewed for 2024 for Madden Motor Group dba Chatham Ford
That the following auto dealer, class I license be renewed for 2024 for Madden Motor Group dba Chatham Ford
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion that the following auto dealer, class I license be renewed for 2024 for Madden Motor Group dba Chatham Ford. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
Renew the following businesses on a conditional basis for 2024 upon submission of local renewal forms and payment of applicable fees
To renew the following businesses on a conditional basis for 2024 upon submission of local renewal forms and payment of applicable fees
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to renew the following businesses on a conditional basis for 2024 upon submission of local renewal forms and payment of applicable fees. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
Renew the following businesses for 2024 upon submission of local renewal forms and payment of applicable fees
To renew the following businesses for 2024 upon submission of local renewal forms and payment of applicable fees
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to renew the following businesses for 2024 upon submission of local renewal forms and payment of applicable fees. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
D. Set 2024 Annual Town Meeting in May 2024 by December 31, 2023– Town Manager
Hold the 2024 Annual Town Meeting on Monday May, 13 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Monomoy Regional Middle School
To hold the 2024 Annual Town Meeting on Monday May, 13 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Monomoy Regional Middle School
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to hold the 2024 Annual Town Meeting on Monday May, 13 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Monomoy Regional Middle School. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
E. Town Manager’s Report for November – Town Manager Jill Goldsmith
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
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