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July 23, 2024
30 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael Schell, Dean Nicastro, Shareen Davis, Cory Metters, Jeffrey Dykens
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Consider application to transfer Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store
Approve the transfer of an Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License with Pledges of Collateral and Inventory from SCLX d/b/a South Chatham Liquors, 2447 Main Street, South Chatham...
Approve the transfer of an Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License with Pledges of Collateral and Inventory from SCLX d/b/a South Chatham Liquors, 2447 Main Street, South Chatham Timothy Jamoulis, Manager to South Chatham Liquor Corp. d/b/a South Chatham Liquors, 2447 Main Street, South Chatham, Alpeshkumar Patel, Manager
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion approve the transfer of an Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License with Pledges of Collateral and Inventory from SCLX d/b/a South Chatham Liquors, 2447 Main Street, South Chatham Timothy Jamoulis, Manager to South Chatham Liquor Corp. d/b/a South Chatham Liquors, 2447 Main Street, South Chatham, Alpeshkumar Patel, Manager. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
A. Consider Acceptance of Fence Donation – 233 Seaview Street/Golf Course –
Accept the donation of the fence from Mr. Cami (Consider Acceptance of Fence Donation – 233 Seaview Street/Golf Course –)
To accept the donation of the fence from Mr. Cami
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to accept the donation of the fence from Mr. Cami. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
B. Consider Use of Town Property and Town Roads; 40th Annual 3-Day Autumn
Approve the use of Town Property at Oyster Pond Beach and Parking Lot and use of Town roads on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Oyster Pond Parking Lot as outlined by Paul...
To approve the use of Town Property at Oyster Pond Beach and Parking Lot and use of Town roads on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Oyster Pond Parking Lot as outlined by Paul Curley of the American Lung Association
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the use of Town Property at Oyster Pond Beach and Parking Lot and use of Town roads on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Oyster Pond Parking Lot as outlined by Paul Curley of the American Lung Association. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
D. Consider New Charge and Reduction of Membership from 9 to 7 members for
Approve the proposed charge of the Community Housing Partnership as presented by the Chair and reduce the membership of the committee from nine (9) to seven (7) members
To approve the proposed charge of the Community Housing Partnership as presented by the Chair and reduce the membership of the committee from nine (9) to seven (7) members
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the proposed charge of the Community Housing Partnership as presented by the Chair and reduce the membership of the committee from nine (9) to seven (7) members. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
E. FY2025 Orleans Adult Supportive Day Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with
Approve contingent on the revision to the language that either party can terminate without fault with 60-days’ notice
To approve contingent on the revision to the language that either party can terminate without fault with 60-days’ notice
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve contingent on the revision to the language that either party can terminate without fault with 60-days’ notice. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
1. Election Officials
That the Board appoint the election officials as recommended by the Town Clerk in the memo of July 12, 2024
That the Board appoint the election officials as recommended by the Town Clerk in the memo of July 12, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro moved that the Board appoint the election officials as recommended by the Town Clerk in the memo of July 12, 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)
i. Affordable Housing Trust
Appoint Michael Schell as the Select Board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Michael Schell as the Select Board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Michael Schell as the Select Board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 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 Leslie Schneeberger as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Leslie Schneeberger as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Leslie Schneeberger as a member-at-large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 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 Bruce Beane as a member-at- large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Bruce Beane as a member-at- large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Bruce Beane as a member-at- large to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 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)
ii. Economic Development Committee
Appoint Luther Bates as a member of the Economic Development Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Luther Bates as a member of the Economic Development Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to appoint Luther Bates as a member of the Economic Development Committee until June 30, 2025 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: Schell, second: Davis)
iii. Cultural Council
Appoint Susanna Foster as a member of the Cultural Council until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Susanna Foster as a member of the Cultural Council until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Susanna Foster as a member of the Cultural Council 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: Davis, second: Schell)
iv. Golf Advisory Committee
Appoint Stephen Kuzma as a member of the Golf Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Stephen Kuzma as a member of the Golf Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Stephen Kuzma as a member of the Golf Advisory 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)
v. Human Services Committee
Appoint Barbara Conte as a member of the Human Services Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Barbara Conte as a member of the Human Services Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Barbara Conte as a member of the Human Services 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)
vi. Independence Day Parade Committee
Appoint Peter Tulp as a member of the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Peter Tulp as a member of the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Peter Tulp as a member of the Independence Day Parade 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: Davis, second: Metters)
vii. Open Space Committee
Appoint John (Jack) Farrell as a member of the Open Space Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint John (Jack) Farrell as a member of the Open Space Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint John (Jack) Farrell as a member of the Open Space 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)
viii. Parks and Recreation Commission
Appoint Kimberly Robbins as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Kimberly Robbins as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Kimberly Robbins as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission 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: Davis, second: Metters)
Appoint Tanya Khalil as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Tanya Khalil as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Tanya Khalil as a member of the Parks and Recreation 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: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
ix. Planning Board
Appoint Robert Wirtshafter as a member of the Planning Board until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert Wirtshafter as a member of the Planning Board until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to appoint Robert Wirtshafter as a member of the Planning Board 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: Schell, second: Davis)
Appoint Charleen Greenhalgh as a member of the Planning Board until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Charleen Greenhalgh as a member of the Planning Board until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Charleen Greenhalgh as a member of the Planning Board 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 Kathryn Halpern as a member of the Planning Board until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Kathryn Halpern as a member of the Planning Board until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Kathryn Halpern as a member of the Planning Board 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 Frank Sherer as a member of the Planning Board until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Frank Sherer as a member of the Planning Board until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Frank Sherer as a member of the Planning Board 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)
x. Public Ceremonies Committee
Appoint Robert Franz as a member of the Public Ceremonies Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert Franz as a member of the Public Ceremonies Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Robert Franz as a member of the Public Ceremonies Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens)
xi. Railroad Museum Committee
Appoint Elizabeth McCarte as a member of the Railroad Museum Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Elizabeth McCarte as a member of the Railroad Museum Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Elizabeth McCarte as a member of the Railroad Museum 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: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Appoint Bruce Evans as an advisor of the Railroad Museum Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Bruce Evans as an advisor of the Railroad Museum Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Bruce Evans as an advisor of the Railroad Museum 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: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
xii. Summer Residents Advisory Committee
Appoint Jeff Spalter as a member of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Jeff Spalter as a member of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Jeff Spalter as a member of the Summer Residents Advisory 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 Stuart Green as a member of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Stuart Green as a member of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Stuart Green as a member of the Summer Residents Advisory 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 Michael Waters as a member of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Michael Waters as a member of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Michael Waters as a member of the Summer Residents Advisory 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 Thomas Garvey as a member of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Thomas Garvey as a member of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Thomas Garvey as a member of the Summer Residents Advisory 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)
xiii. Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint Steve DeBoer as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Steve DeBoer 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 Steve DeBoer as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2025 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)
G. Town Manager’s Report – June 2024
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens 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: Dykens, second: Davis)
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