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Chatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

March 26, 2024

10 recorded votes, 1 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. March 18, 2024

Approve the minutes of March 18, 2024 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the minutes as amended

From the minutes

“Mr. Schell made a motion to accept 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

A. Utility Hearing; Install 40’ +/- of 1” – 4” PVC Conduit Encased in Concrete from

Approval of the request as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approval of the request as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens moved approval of the request as presented. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

B. Consider Application for New Entertainment License; Outdoor Live and Recorded

Grant the entertainment permit for Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm for acoustic music only to Aplaya Kitchen and Tiki Bar at 483 Main Stret, Chatham

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To grant the entertainment permit for Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm for acoustic music only to Aplaya Kitchen and Tiki Bar at 483 Main Stret, Chatham

Yes: Davis, Dykens, Nicastro, SchellCory Metters is not listed in this roll call.

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant the entertainment permit for Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm for acoustic music only to Aplaya Kitchen and Tiki Bar at 483 Main Stret, Chatham. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

A. Consider Utility License Requests; 240 George Ryder Road and 0 Bikeway (Off of

Approve the application as presented (Consider Utility License Requests; 240 George Ryder Road and 0 Bikeway (Off of)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the application as presented. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

B. Consider Committee Name Change – Railroad Museum Working Group to

Approve the request to change from the Chatham Railroad Museum Working Group to the Chatham Railroad Museum Committee

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request to change from the Chatham Railroad Museum Working Group to the Chatham Railroad Museum Committee

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the request to change from the Chatham Railroad Museum Working Group to the Chatham Railroad Museum Committee. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

e. July 28, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Grant four special one day wine and malt beverages only to Amy Middleton of the Chatham Creative Arts Center located at 154 Crowell Road on the following dates: May 5, 2024; June 2, 2024; July 14,...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant four special one day wine and malt beverages only to Amy Middleton of the Chatham Creative Arts Center located at 154 Crowell Road on the following dates: May 5, 2024; June 2, 2024; July 14, 2024; and September 8, 2024 from 4:00 – 5:30 PM; and to grant a special one day alcohol license for all alcoholic beverages to Amy Middleton of the Chatham Creative Arts Center at 154 Crowell Road for July 28, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:30 PM

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant four special one day wine and malt beverages only to Amy Middleton of the Chatham Creative Arts Center located at 154 Crowell Road on the following dates: May 5, 2024; June 2, 2024; July 14, 2024; and September 8, 2024 from 4:00 – 5:30 PM; and to grant a special one day alcohol license for all alcoholic beverages to Amy Middleton of the Chatham Creative Arts Center at 154 Crowell Road for July 28, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:30 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

j. July 18, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Grant seven special one day alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only to Kevin Wright of the Chatham Historical Society at 347 Stage Harbor Road for the following dates: June 6, 2024 from...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant seven special one day alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only to Kevin Wright of the Chatham Historical Society at 347 Stage Harbor Road for the following dates: June 6, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm; June 13, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm; June 20, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm; July 25, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm; August 8, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm; August 22, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm; and August 29, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and further to grant three special one day alcohol permits for all alcoholic beverages to Kevin Wright of the Chatham Historical Society at 347 Stage Harbor Road for the following dates: July 11, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm; July 13, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:30 pm; July 18, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Schell made a motion to grant seven special one day alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only to Kevin Wright of the Chatham Historical Society at 347 Stage Harbor Road for the following dates: June 6, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm; June 13, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm; June 20, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm; July 25, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm; August 8, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm; August 22, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm; and August 29, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and further to grant three special one day alcohol permits for all alcoholic beverages to Kevin Wright of the Chatham Historical Society at 347 Stage Harbor Road for the following dates: July 11, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm; July 13, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:30 pm; July 18, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

9. July 18, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Grant the one-day entertainment licenses for the following dates: June 6, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm; June 13, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm; June 20, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm; July 25, 2024 from 6:30 -...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant the one-day entertainment licenses for the following dates: June 6, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm; June 13, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm; June 20, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm; July 25, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm; August 8, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm; August 22, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm; and August 29, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm and on the law at the Atwood Museum on July 11, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm; July 18, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm; and July 13, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm

From the minutes

“Ms. Davis moved to grant the one-day entertainment licenses for the following dates: June 6, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm; June 13, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm; June 20, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm; July 25, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm; August 8, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm; August 22, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm; and August 29, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm and on the law at the Atwood Museum on July 11, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm; July 18, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm; and July 13, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm. Second: Mr. Dykens There was a question about music volume levels and Mr. Wright stated he was not aware of any complaints about the volume of the concerts. Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

E. Consider Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Cape Light

Approve the MOU as presented (Consider Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Cape Light)

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the MOU as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the MOU as presented. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

F. Town Manager’s Monthly Report – February 2024

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Schell 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: Schell, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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