MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 19, 2024
23 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. Seasonal Alcohol License Renewals
That the Select Board, as the local licensing authority, approve the renewals of the seasonal liquor licenses for the following as recommended for the 2024 season: All Alcohol o Backpack Forever...
That the Select Board, as the local licensing authority, approve the renewals of the seasonal liquor licenses for the following as recommended for the 2024 season: All Alcohol o Backpack Forever LLC d/b/a Aplaya Kitchen and Tiki Bar o 593 Main Street Bistro LLC d/b/a The Bistro on Main o Peter Higgins d/b/a Dogfish Taco Co. o Chatham Pisces Restaurant, Inc. dba Pisces Restaurant & Bar o TPJ Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a The Chatham Cut o Diane E.F. Company, Inc. d/b/a The Captain’s Table o The Queen Anne Inn, Inc. d/b/a The Queen Anne Inn o Chatham Sunrise Café LLC d /b/a Chatham Sunrise Cafe Wine & Malt Only o OSR Seafood, Inc. d/b/a Kreme N Kone o The Grump, Inc. d/b/a Sweet Tomatoes o Pleasant Bay Village Motor Court, Inc. d/b/a Pleasant Bay Village Resort
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion that the Select Board, as the local licensing authority, approve the renewals of the seasonal liquor licenses for the following as recommended for the 2024 season: All Alcohol o Backpack Forever LLC d/b/a Aplaya Kitchen and Tiki Bar o 593 Main Street Bistro LLC d/b/a The Bistro on Main o Peter Higgins d/b/a Dogfish Taco Co. o Chatham Pisces Restaurant, Inc. dba Pisces Restaurant & Bar o TPJ Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a The Chatham Cut o Diane E.F. Company, Inc. d/b/a The Captain’s Table o The Queen Anne Inn, Inc. d/b/a The Queen Anne Inn o Chatham Sunrise Café LLC d /b/a Chatham Sunrise Cafe Wine & Malt Only o OSR Seafood, Inc. d/b/a Kreme N Kone o The Grump, Inc. d/b/a Sweet Tomatoes o Pleasant Bay Village Motor Court, Inc. d/b/a Pleasant Bay Village Resort Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
1. Monomoy Regional School District FY2025 Budget – Vote to Place and
Place the article as presented on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Monomoy Regional School District FY2025 Budget – Vote to Place and)
To place the article as presented on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the article as presented on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Monomoy Regional School District FY2025 Budget – Vote to Place and)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
2. Monomoy Regional School District Capital Borrowing Authorization –
Place an article to see if the Town will vote to approve the $2.5 million dollars in debt authorized by the Monomoy Regional School District to pay costs of renovating and reconstructing the...
To place an article to see if the Town will vote to approve the $2.5 million dollars in debt authorized by the Monomoy Regional School District to pay costs of renovating and reconstructing the exterior siding of the Monomoy Regional Middle School including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, or to take any other action relative thereto
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro moved to place an article to see if the Town will vote to approve the $2.5 million dollars in debt authorized by the Monomoy Regional School District to pay costs of renovating and reconstructing the exterior siding of the Monomoy Regional Middle School including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, or to take any other action relative thereto. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Recommend (Monomoy Regional School District Capital Borrowing Authorization –)
To recommend
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro moved to recommend. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
3. FY2024 Budget Adjustments/Transfers – Vote to Place
Place the article as presented (FY2024 Budget Adjustments/Transfers – Vote to Place)
To place the article as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to place the article as presented. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
4. Collective Bargaining Agreements (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027) -
Place the article as presented (Collective Bargaining Agreements (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027) -)
To place the article as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to place the article as presented. 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. Establish a Town of Chatham Adult Supportive Day Program – Vote to
Place the article as presented on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Establish a Town of Chatham Adult Supportive Day Program – Vote to)
To place the article as presented on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, SchellNo: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the article as presented on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: no Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Establish a Town of Chatham Adult Supportive Day Program – Vote to)
To recommend the article
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, SchellNo: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: no Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
6. Property Acquisition – 0 Pleasant Street, Chatham - PLACEHOLDER – Vote
Place the article as presented (Property Acquisition – 0 Pleasant Street, Chatham - PLACEHOLDER – Vote)
To place the article as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the article as presented. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
9. Tree Protection Bylaw – Establish a Tree Revolving Fund – Vote to Place
Place the article as presented on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Tree Protection Bylaw – Establish a Tree Revolving Fund – Vote to Place)
To place the article as presented on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro Made a motion to place the article as presented on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting 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 (Tree Protection Bylaw – Establish a Tree Revolving Fund – Vote to Place)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion 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)
10. Citizen Petition Article – Year-Round Housing Occupancy Restrictions Act
Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article – Year-Round Housing Occupancy Restrictions Act)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)
b. Debt Exclusion Waterfront Infrastructure (Waterfront Bond Article
Place Ballot Question 1 as read (Debt Exclusion Waterfront Infrastructure (Waterfront Bond Article)
To place Ballot Question 1 as read
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place Ballot Question 1 as read. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
Place Ballot Question 2 as presented (Debt Exclusion Waterfront Infrastructure (Waterfront Bond Article)
To place Ballot Question 2 as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens moved to place Ballot Question 2 as presented. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
13. Ordering of the Warrant and Motion Assignments
Close the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To close the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to close the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nicastro Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)
1. Cape Cod Commission, Chatham Representative
Reappoint Tom Wilson as the Chatham representative to the Cape Cod Commission for a three-year term running from April 25, 2024 through April 24, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To reappoint Tom Wilson as the Chatham representative to the Cape Cod Commission for a three-year term running from April 25, 2024 through April 24, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to reappoint Tom Wilson as the Chatham representative to the Cape Cod Commission for a three-year term running from April 25, 2024 through April 24, 2027 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 Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
2. Conservation Commission; Consider Reorganization of Members
Appoint Bob Del Vecchio as an associate member to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Bob Del Vecchio as an associate member to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to appoint Bob Del Vecchio as an associate member to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2024 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 Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
Appoint Eric Hilbert as a member to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Eric Hilbert as a member to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to appoint Eric Hilbert as a member to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2025 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 Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
3. Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee
Appoint Sam Fuller as a member of the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Sam Fuller as a member of the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Sam Fuller as a member of the Aunt Lydia’s Cove 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 Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
6. Open Space Committee
Appoint Nancy Barr as an alternate to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Nancy Barr as an alternate to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Nancy Barr as an alternate to the Historical Commission until June 30, 2024 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 Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Appoint Nancy Barr to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Nancy Barr to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to appoint Nancy Barr to the Community Housing Partnership 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 Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)
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