MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 30, 2024
25 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
Every vote, in order
A. January 16, 2024
Approve the minutes of January 16, 2024 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
B. January 23, 2024
Approve the minutes of January 23, 2024 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
A. Proposed Amendments to Local Alcoholic Beverages Regulations
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to close the public hearing. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
Approve the regulations as presented and discussed
To approve the regulations as presented and discussed
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a move to approve the regulations as presented and discussed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
A. Consider Acceptance of Bench Donation at Veteran’s Field
Accept the donation (Consider Acceptance of Bench Donation at Veteran’s Field)
To accept the donation
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to accept the donation. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
B. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol Permit; Creative Arts Center in Chatham, Inc.
Waive the 30-day application period
To waive the 30-day application period
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell moved to waive the 30-day application period. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
Approve a Special One-Day Permit for All Alcoholic Beverages to Justin Alex of the Creative Arts Center in Chatham, Inc. on February 5, 2024 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm
To approve a Special One-Day Permit for All Alcoholic Beverages to Justin Alex of the Creative Arts Center in Chatham, Inc. on February 5, 2024 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve a Special One-Day Permit for All Alcoholic Beverages to Justin Alex of the Creative Arts Center in Chatham, Inc. on February 5, 2024 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
C. Consider Use/Access of Town Land; Harding’s Beach and Cockle Cove for Carbon
Approve the Use/Access of Town Land at Harding’s Beach and Cockle Cove for the study of carbon export
To approve the Use/Access of Town Land at Harding’s Beach and Cockle Cove for the study of carbon export
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the Use/Access of Town Land at Harding’s Beach and Cockle Cove for the study of carbon export. 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. Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest/Request for Exemption
Approve the application of the waiver for the appearance of a conflict of interest as submitted by Rick Leavitt
To approve the application of the waiver for the appearance of a conflict of interest as submitted by Rick Leavitt
Yes: MettersNo: Davis, Dykens, Nicastro, Schell
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to approve the application of the waiver for the appearance of a conflict of interest as submitted by Rick Leavitt. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: no Shareen Davis: no Jeffrey Dykens: no Michael Schell: no Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
a. Fix Salaries - Elected Officials
Declared to invoke the rule of necessity for the Board
Declared to invoke the rule of necessity for the Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro, on behalf of all Board members declared there is an interest in this item and by motion declared to invoke the rule of necessity for the Board. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Place the article on the warrant (Fix Salaries - Elected Officials)
To place the article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the article on the warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Fix Salaries - Elected Officials)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
b. Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund
Place this article (Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund)
To place this article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro moved to place this article. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Recommend the article (Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro moved to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
c. Childcare Voucher Program
Place the article on the warrant (Childcare Voucher Program)
To place the article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro moved to place the article on the warrant Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Recommend the article (Childcare Voucher Program)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro moved to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
i. Summer Residents Advisory Committee
Appoint Tracey Goldman as an Alternate to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint Tracey Goldman as an Alternate to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Tracey Goldman as an Alternate to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Appoint Don Drinkwater as an Alternate to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint Don Drinkwater as an Alternate to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Don Drinkwater as an Alternate to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
ii. Traffic Safety Committee
Appoint Jeff Gordon as an Alternate to the Traffic Safety Committee until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint Jeff Gordon as an Alternate to the Traffic Safety Committee until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to appoint Jeff Gordon as an Alternate to the Traffic Safety Committee until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
iv. Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint Steve DeBoer as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint Steve DeBoer as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Steve DeBoer as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Appoint Edward Acton as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint Edward Acton as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Edward Acton as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
v. Planning Board
Choice vote between Johansen and Sherer
Choice between nominees: Johansen; Sherer; abstain
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Dean Nicastro: Sherer; Shareen Davis: Sherer; Jeffrey Dykens: Sherer; Michael Schell: abstain; Cory Metters: Johansen. The second is recorded as “Mr. Nicastro”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Frank Sherer as member of the Planning Board until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Schell Mr. Schell moved to appoint Roy Johansen as a member of the Planning Board until June, 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: Sherer Shareen Davis: Sherer Jeffrey Dykens: Sherer Michael Schell: abstain Cory Metters: Johansen.”
vi. Golf Advisory Committee
Appoint Barbara Starkey as a member of the Golf Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint Barbara Starkey as a member of the Golf Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Barbara Starkey as a member of the Golf Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
Appoint Eric Hilbert as an Alternate to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint Eric Hilbert as an Alternate to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Eric Hilbert as an Alternate to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
H. Town Manager’s Report – December 2023
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to adjourn Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
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