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July 9, 2024
27 recorded votes, 5 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.
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 (“Ms. Davis recused herself and stepped away from the dais.”).
Every vote, in order
A. Minutes - June 11, 2024 Joint Meeting of the Affordable Housing Trust & Select
For the Select Board to approve the minutes as amended
For the Select Board to approve the minutes as amended
Yes: Davis, Metters, Nicastro, SchellAbstained: Dykens
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion for the Select Board to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: abstain Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
C. Consider Affirmation by the Select Board and Affordable Housing Trust Board of
Affirm the procurement officer’s recommendation to award project development rights to Pennrose for both properties subject to compliance with requirements of the RFP and negotiation and execution...
That the Select Board vote to affirm the procurement officer’s recommendation to award project development rights to Pennrose for both properties subject to compliance with requirements of the RFP and negotiation and execution of a purchase and sale agreement and land or real property disposition agreement
Yes: Davis, Dykens, SchellNo: Metters, Nicastro
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion that the Select Board vote to affirm the procurement officer’s recommendation to award project development rights to Pennrose for both properties subject to compliance with requirements of the RFP and negotiation and execution of a purchase and sale agreement and land or real property disposition agreement. Second: Ms. Davis Select Board Roll Call Cory Metters: no Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: no Michael Schell: yes The motion passed in a vote of 3-2-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
A. Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 18, 2024 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Approve the minutes of June 22, 2024 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
1. Consider Amendment to the Town of Chatham Local Alcoholic Beverages
Approve the regulation as proposed (Consider Amendment to the Town of Chatham Local Alcoholic Beverages)
To approve the regulation as proposed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the regulation as proposed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
2. Consider Application for new Annual Wine & Malt Beverages Only
Approval of the application for indoor service only during the hours of 10:00 am – 9:00 pm on Sundays and the hours of 11:00 am – 9:00 pm six days a week for service indoors only
Approval of the application for indoor service only during the hours of 10:00 am – 9:00 pm on Sundays and the hours of 11:00 am – 9:00 pm six days a week for service indoors only
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens moved approval of the application for indoor service only during the hours of 10:00 am – 9:00 pm on Sundays and the hours of 11:00 am – 9:00 pm six days a week for service indoors only. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
1. Consider One Day Entertainment License and Outdoor Display and Sale of
Grant a one-day Entertainment License to Kristin Muller for amplified live music from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm and approve the outdoor display and sales of goods at 400 Main Street on Tuesday July, 23, 2024
To grant a one-day Entertainment License to Kristin Muller for amplified live music from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm and approve the outdoor display and sales of goods at 400 Main Street on Tuesday July, 23, 2024
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to grant a one-day Entertainment License to Kristin Muller for amplified live music from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm and approve the outdoor display and sales of goods at 400 Main Street on Tuesday July, 23, 2024. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call: Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
2. Disposing of Deceased Marine Mammals on Chatham Beaches Policy –
Approve the Disposing of Deceased Marine Mammals on Chatham Beaches Policy
To approve the Disposing of Deceased Marine Mammals on Chatham Beaches Policy
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the Disposing of Deceased Marine Mammals on Chatham Beaches Policy. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call: Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
3. Consider Letter of Support for Paint Stewardship for Paint Stewardship
Adopt the resolution as presented (Consider Letter of Support for Paint Stewardship for Paint Stewardship)
To adopt the resolution as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to adopt the resolution as presented. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffery Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
4. Consider Recommendation of the Waterways Advisory Committee on
Approve the regulations as proposed (Consider Recommendation of the Waterways Advisory Committee on)
To approve the regulations as proposed
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the regulations as proposed. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffery Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
5. Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Project Presentation and Consideration of
Approve sending a letter of comment to BOEM as drafted
To approve sending a letter of comment to BOEM as drafted
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve sending a letter of comment to BOEM as drafted. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
i. Board of Health
Appoint Carol Gordon as an Associate member of the Board of Health until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Carol Gordon as an Associate member of the Board of Health until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Carol Gordon as an Associate member of the Board of Health until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
ii. Committee for People with Disabilities
Appoint Dr. Allen Ward as a member of the Committee for People with Disabilities until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Dr. Allen Ward as a member of the Committee for People with Disabilities until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Dr. Allen Ward as a member of the Committee for People with Disabilities until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Appoint Joan Mohr as a member of the Committee for People with Disabilities until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Joan Mohr as a member of the Committee for People with Disabilities until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Joan Mohr as a member of the Committee for People with Disabilities until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
iii. Community Housing Partnership
Appoint Karolyn McClelland as a member of the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Karolyn McClelland as a member of the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Karolyn McClelland as a member of the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
Appoint Bruce Beane as a member of the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Bruce Beane as a member of the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Bruce Beane as a member of the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
Appoint Bill Bystrom as a member of the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Bill Bystrom as a member of the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Bill Bystrom as a member of the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
iv. Community Preservation Committee
Appoint Bruce Beane as a member of the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Bruce Beane as a member of the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Bruce Beane as a member of the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Appoint Gary Toenniessen as a member of the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Gary Toenniessen as a member of the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Gary Toenniessen as a member of the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
v. Energy and Climate Action Committee
Appoint DeeDee Holt as a member of the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint DeeDee Holt as a member of the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint DeeDee Holt as a member of the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a 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)
Appoint Bob Wirtshafter as a member of the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Bob Wirtshafter as a member of the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroNo: Schell
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Bob Wirtshafter as a member of the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: no.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
vi. Historical Commission
Appoint Frank Messina as a member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Frank Messina as a member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Frank Messina as a member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
Appoint Stephen Burlingame as a member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Stephen Burlingame as a member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroNo: Schell
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Stephen Burlingame as a member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: no.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Appoint Robert Stevens as an Alternate member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert Stevens as an Alternate member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Robert Stevens as an Alternate member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
vii. Open Space Committee
Appoint DeeDee Holt as a member of the Open Space Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint DeeDee Holt as a member of the Open Space Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint DeeDee Holt as a member of the Open Space Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a 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)
Appoint Gary Toenniessen as an alternate member of the Open Space Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Gary Toenniessen as an alternate member of the Open Space Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Gary Toenniessen as an alternate member of the Open Space Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to adjourn. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
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