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June 25, 2024
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting. Only the Select Board’s votes are shown; votes taken by the other board are left out. Shareen Davis was absent.
Present: Michael Schell, Dean Nicastro, Jeffrey Dykens, Cory Metters
Absent: Shareen Davis
Every vote, in order
A. Consider Prohibition of Parking on the Length of Seaview Street, Both North and
Prohibit parking on the length of Seaview Street, both north and south side, from Main Street to Shore Road, except for the previously approved loading zone at the rear entrance to the Chatham...
To prohibit parking on the length of Seaview Street, both north and south side, from Main Street to Shore Road, except for the previously approved loading zone at the rear entrance to the Chatham Bars Inn main building with a request to the Department of Public Works to color paint the interior part of the crosswalk
Yes: Dykens, Nicastro, SchellNo: Metters
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to prohibit parking on the length of Seaview Street, both north and south side, from Main Street to Shore Road, except for the previously approved loading zone at the rear entrance to the Chatham Bars Inn main building with a request to the Department of Public Works to color paint the interior part of the crosswalk. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: no Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
III. Review of Final Draft Feasibility Study Findings for Existing Center for Active Living -
Instruct the Town Manager and staff to work with Mr. Raber within his existing contract to come back with more refined design concepts and cost estimates for option 1A and 1B – the “blue option”
To instruct the Town Manager and staff to work with Mr. Raber within his existing contract to come back with more refined design concepts and cost estimates for option 1A and 1B – the “blue option”
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to instruct the Town Manager and staff to work with Mr. Raber within his existing contract to come back with more refined design concepts and cost estimates for option 1A and 1B – the “blue option”. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
A. Refer Petitioned Protective (Zoning) Bylaw to Planning Board for Required Public
Refer the petitioned protective (zoning) bylaw to the Planning Board for a required public hearing
To refer the petitioned protective (zoning) bylaw to the Planning Board for a required public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to refer the petitioned protective (zoning) bylaw to the Planning Board for a required public hearing. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
1. Airport Commission (One Vacant Seat; Two Seats Open for Reappointment):
Appoint Huntley Harrison as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Huntley Harrison as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Huntley Harrison as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Appoint Michael Cortese as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Michael Cortese as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Michael Cortese as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
2. Board of Assessors (One Seat Open for Reappointment):
Appoint John Burke as a member of the Board of Assessors until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint John Burke as a member of the Board of Assessors until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint John Burke as a member of the Board of Assessors until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
3. Bikeways Committee (One Open STUDENT seat; Two Seats Open for
Appoint John O’Toole as a member of the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint John O’Toole as a member of the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint John O’Toole as a member of the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Appoint David Yeates as a member of the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint David Yeates as a member of the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint David Yeates as a member of the Bikeways Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
4. Board of Health (one vacant Alternate Seat; Two Seats Open for Reappointment;
Appoint Carol Boyce as a member of the Board of Health until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Carol Boyce as a member of the Board of Health until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Carol Boyce as a member of the Board of Health until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
5. Cemetery Commission (One Seat Open for Reappointment):
Appoint William Bystrom as a member of the Cemetery Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint William Bystrom as a member of the Cemetery Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint William Bystrom as a member of the Cemetery Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
6. Zoning Board of Appeals (Two Seats Open for Reappointment and Three Associate
Appoint David Veach as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint David Veach as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint David Veach as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Appoint Paul Semple as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Paul Semple as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Paul Semple as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Appoint Edward Acton as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Edward Acton as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a 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, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Appoint Leigh Hovey as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Leigh Hovey as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Leigh Hovey as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
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