MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
September 24, 2024
11 recorded votes, 1 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
Minutes – August 20, 2024
Approve the minutes of August 20, 2024 (as amended)
To approve the minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters 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: Metters, second: Davis)
Minutes – September 10, 2024
Approve the minutes of September 10, 2024 (as amended)
To approve the minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters 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: Metters, second: Nicastro)
Business Agenda – Presentation and Review of Final Draft Housing Production Plan (Public Comment Will Be Accepted)…
Approve and adopt the Housing Production Plan with the language suggested to amend strategy 6 as follows: “Consider amending Chatham zoning bylaw to allow duplexes-by-right in all residential zones…
To approve and adopt the Housing Production Plan with the language suggested to amend strategy 6 as follows: “Consider amending Chatham zoning bylaw to allow duplexes-by-right in all residential zones subject to appropriate criteria.”
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve and adopt the Housing Production Plan with the language suggested to amend strategy 6 as follows: “Consider amending Chatham zoning bylaw to allow duplexes-by-right in all residential zones subject to appropriate criteria.” Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Business Agenda – Consider Acceptance of $10,000 Donation to Support the Removal of Trees that have Fallen into Town…
Accept the donation of $10,000 to support the removal of trees that have fallen into Town waterways
To accept the donation of $10,000 to support the removal of trees that have fallen into Town waterways.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to accept the donation of $10,000 to support the removal of trees that have fallen into Town waterways. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Business Agenda – Consider Special One-Day Alcohol Permit; Mahi Gold Sip and Shop on October 19, 2024 from 12:00 noon…
Grant the special one-day alcohol permit to Sam Johnson of Mahi Gold for a Sip and Shop event on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm; on Friday, December 13, 2024 from 12:00 noon to
To grant the special one-day alcohol permit to Sam Johnson of Mahi Gold for a Sip and Shop event on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm; on Friday, December 13, 2024 from 12:00 noon to
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant the special one-day alcohol permit to Sam Johnson of Mahi Gold for a Sip and Shop event on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm; on Friday, December 13, 2024 from 12:00 noon to Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
Business Agenda – Consider Special One-Day Alcohol Permit; Meet the Fleet on September 25, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at…
Grant a special one-day alcohol permit to of the Cape Cod Fishermen’s Alliance for the Meet the Fleet event on September 25, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at 1566 Main Street, Chatham
To grant a special one-day alcohol permit to of the Cape Cod Fishermen’s Alliance for the Meet the Fleet event on September 25, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at 1566 Main Street, Chatham.
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol permit to of the Cape Cod Fishermen’s Alliance for the Meet the Fleet event on September 25, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at 1566 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
Business Agenda – Consider Special One-Day Alcohol Permit; Chatham Boat Company Fall Open House on Saturday October 5…
Grant a special one-day alcohol permit to Todd Fedele of Chatham Boat Company for the Fall Open House on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at 174 Crowell Road
To grant a special one-day alcohol permit to Todd Fedele of Chatham Boat Company for the Fall Open House on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at 174 Crowell Road.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol permit to Todd Fedele of Chatham Boat Company for the Fall Open House on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at 174 Crowell Road. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Consider Request for Sales on Town Property; 17th Annual Holiday Shopping Fair
Approve sales on Town property for the 17th Annual Holiday Shopping Fair being held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Chatham Community Center
To approve sales on Town property for the 17th Annual Holiday Shopping Fair being held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Chatham Community Center.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve sales on Town property for the 17th Annual Holiday Shopping Fair being held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Chatham Community Center. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Consider Request for Sales on Town Property; 17th Annual Holiday Shopping Fair – Community Housing Partnership
Appoint Lynn Van Dine to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Lynn Van Dine to 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 Lynn Van Dine to 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)
Choose among nominees: Community Housing Partnership
Nominations: appoint Thomas Clarke to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed (nominated by Michael Schell)
Choice vote: each member named a candidate (Cory Metters: Higgins; Jeffrey Dykens: Higgins; Shareen Davis: Higgins; Dean Nicastro: Higgins; Michael Schell: Clarke).
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to appoint Thomas Clarke to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Peter Higgins to the Community Housing Partnership until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: Higgins Jeffrey Dykens: Higgins Shareen Davis: Higgins Dean Nicastro: Higgins Michael Schell: Clarke.”
Executive Session – MGL Chapter 30A, §21 (3) – To discuss strategy with respect to
Enter into executive session per MGL Ch. 30, §21 (2) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (32 Mill Hill Road) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of…
To enter into executive session per MGL Ch. 30, §21 (2) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (32 Mill Hill Road) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body and the Chair so declares with no return to open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to enter into executive session per MGL Ch. 30, §21 (2) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (32 Mill Hill Road) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body and the Chair so declares with no return to open session. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
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