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Chatham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

June 18, 2024

15 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Michael Schell, Dean Nicastro, Shareen Davis, Jeffrey Dykens, Cory Metters

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Clerk Davis recused herself from this item and left the dais at 6:00 pm.”).
  • Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Ms. Davis recused herself from items F and G and stepped away from the dais.”).

Every vote, in order

A. June 4, 2024

Approve the minutes of June 4, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes

Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, SchellAbstained: Nicastro

From the minutes

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

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

B. June 5, 2024

Approve the minutes of June 5, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To approve the minutes

Yes: Davis, Dykens, SchellAbstained: Metters, Nicastro

From the minutes

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

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

A. Consider Amendment to the Town of Chatham Local Alcoholic Beverages Licensing

Continue the hearing to July 9, 2024

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To continue the hearing to July 9, 2024

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro moved to continue the hearing to July 9, 2024. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)

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

A. Consider Request to Use Town Property; 2024 Community Environmental Fair on

Approve the use of Town Property for the 2024 Community Environmental Fair on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Chatham Community Center

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the use of Town Property for the 2024 Community Environmental Fair on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Chatham Community Center

Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the use of Town Property for the 2024 Community Environmental Fair on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Chatham Community Center. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

B. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol Permit; Garden Party Fundraiser on Sunday, July 21,

Grant a Special One-Day Alcohol Permit for Sunday July 21, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant a Special One-Day Alcohol Permit for Sunday July 21, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a Special One-Day Alcohol Permit for Sunday July 21, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

C. Consider One-Day Entertainment License; Buffy’s Midsummer Employee Gala on

Approve a one-day entertainment license to Buffy’s Ice Cream for Buffy’s Midsummer Employee Gala on Saturday, June, 29, 2024 from 2:00 pm – 10:000 pm at 458 Main Street

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a one-day entertainment license to Buffy’s Ice Cream for Buffy’s Midsummer Employee Gala on Saturday, June, 29, 2024 from 2:00 pm – 10:000 pm at 458 Main Street

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro moved to approve a one-day entertainment license to Buffy’s Ice Cream for Buffy’s Midsummer Employee Gala on Saturday, June, 29, 2024 from 2:00 pm – 10:000 pm at 458 Main Street. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

D. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol Permit; 10th Anniversary Sip and Shop Event on

Grant a special one-day alcohol permit to Changing Tides Consignment Boutique for their 10th Anniversary Sip and Shop Event on Friday, July 5, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at 17 Post Office Square

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant a special one-day alcohol permit to Changing Tides Consignment Boutique for their 10th Anniversary Sip and Shop Event on Friday, July 5, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at 17 Post Office Square

From the minutes

“Ms. Davis made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol permit to Changing Tides Consignment Boutique for their 10th Anniversary Sip and Shop Event on Friday, July 5, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at 17 Post Office Square. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)

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

E. Consider One-Day Entertainment License and Request to Use Town Property; 4th

Grant use of Town Property to Witches on the Water 4th Annual Witches on the Water Fundraising Costume SUP Paddle on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 1:00 – 6:30 pm at Oyster Pond and parking lot;...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant use of Town Property to Witches on the Water 4th Annual Witches on the Water Fundraising Costume SUP Paddle on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 1:00 – 6:30 pm at Oyster Pond and parking lot; grant a one day entertainment license for amplified music on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm at Oyster Pond parking lot; grant sales on Town property to Witches on the Water from 1:00 - 6:30 pm in Oyster Pond Beach and parking Lot; and grant permission to Witches on the Water for three food trucks to vend at Oyster Pond on Saturday October 5, 2024 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm, food trucks must depart no later than 6:00 pm. All above motions include a rain date of Sunday October, 6, 2024

From the minutes

“Ms. Davis made a motion to grant use of Town Property to Witches on the Water 4th Annual Witches on the Water Fundraising Costume SUP Paddle on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 1:00 – 6:30 pm at Oyster Pond and parking lot; grant a one day entertainment license for amplified music on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm at Oyster Pond parking lot; grant sales on Town property to Witches on the Water from 1:00 - 6:30 pm in Oyster Pond Beach and parking Lot; and grant permission to Witches on the Water for three food trucks to vend at Oyster Pond on Saturday October 5, 2024 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm, food trucks must depart no later than 6:00 pm. All above motions include a rain date of Sunday October, 6, 2024. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)

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

F. Consider One-Day Entertainment License and Special One-Day Alcohol Permit; Back 2

Grant a one-day entertainment license for amplified live music to be played at the Back to Summer Hangar Party on Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 6:30 – 10:00 pm and a special one-day alcohol permit...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To grant a one-day entertainment license for amplified live music to be played at the Back to Summer Hangar Party on Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 6:30 – 10:00 pm and a special one-day alcohol permit for all alcohol for the Back 2 Summer Hangar Party on Saturday July 6, 2024 from 6:30 – 10:00 pm at the Chatham Municipal Airport

Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a one-day entertainment license for amplified live music to be played at the Back to Summer Hangar Party on Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 6:30 – 10:00 pm and a special one-day alcohol permit for all alcohol for the Back 2 Summer Hangar Party on Saturday July 6, 2024 from 6:30 – 10:00 pm at the Chatham Municipal Airport. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

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

G. Consider One-Day Entertainment License, Special One-Day Alcohol Permit, Use of

Grant alcohol be served in Chase Park on Monday July 29, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm; to grant a special one-day liquor license to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for Monday July 29,...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To grant alcohol be served in Chase Park on Monday July 29, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm; to grant a special one-day liquor license to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for Monday July 29, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm; and grant a one day entertainment permit for outdoor live music to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for Monday July 29, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant alcohol be served in Chase Park on Monday July 29, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm; to grant a special one-day liquor license to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for Monday July 29, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm; and grant a one day entertainment permit for outdoor live music to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for Monday July 29, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)

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

H. Consider Request to Use Town Property; First Night Performances on Tuesday,

Approve the use of the Town Hall Basement Meeting room for performance set up starting at 2:00 pm and performances starting no earlier than 4:00 pm by First Night Chatham on Tuesday December 31, 2024

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the use of the Town Hall Basement Meeting room for performance set up starting at 2:00 pm and performances starting no earlier than 4:00 pm by First Night Chatham on Tuesday December 31, 2024

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the use of the Town Hall Basement Meeting room for performance set up starting at 2:00 pm and performances starting no earlier than 4:00 pm by First Night Chatham on Tuesday December 31, 2024. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

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

I. Consider Application for New Common Victualler License; Pain d’Avignon Café &

Approve the application for a common victualler license for CCNY LLC d/b/a Pain d’Avignon Café & Boulangerie, 71 Crowell Road

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application for a common victualler license for CCNY LLC d/b/a Pain d’Avignon Café & Boulangerie, 71 Crowell Road

From the minutes

“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the application for a common victualler license for CCNY LLC d/b/a Pain d’Avignon Café & Boulangerie, 71 Crowell Road. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)

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

J. Award of Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) – Director of Finance, Carrie Mazerolle

Recommend the award of the $9,495,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds dated June 27, 2024 (the “BONDS”) to Fidelity Capital Markets, in accordance with the terms set forth...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Recommend the award of the $9,495,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds dated June 27, 2024 (the “BONDS”) to Fidelity Capital Markets, in accordance with the terms set forth in the attached bid and notice of sale, relating to the Bonds, and as detailed in the attached “Vote of the Select Board.”

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens recommends the award of the $9,495,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds dated June 27, 2024 (the “BONDS”) to Fidelity Capital Markets, in accordance with the terms set forth in the attached bid and notice of sale, relating to the Bonds, and as detailed in the attached “Vote of the Select Board.” Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

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

2. Shellfish Advisory Committee

Appoint Peter Van Amsen to 2026 until sooner revoked or successor is appointed

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Peter Van Amsen to 2026 until sooner revoked or successor is appointed

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Peter Van Amsen to 2026 until sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

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

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

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

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

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