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October 8, 2024
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Schell, Dean Nicastro, Shareen Davis, Jeffrey Dykens, Cory Metters
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Consider Land Disposition Agreement with Pennrose for the Sale and
Approve the execution of the Land Disposition Agreement with Penrose for the Sale and Development of Housing at 1533/0 Main Street
That the Select Board to approve the execution of the Land Disposition Agreement with Penrose for the Sale and Development of Housing at 1533/0 Main Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion that the Select Board to approve the execution of the Land Disposition Agreement with Penrose for the Sale and Development of Housing at 1533/0 Main Street. Second: Ms. Davis The Select Board held further discussion. Some members of the Board expressed issue with the project as a whole but, had some comfort in the fact that the process going forward will protect the Town’s interest. Roll Call: Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
A. September 24, 2024
Approve the minutes of September 24, 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. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
1. Consider Authorizing Test Fit for 127 Old Harbor Road
Do test fits at 127 Old Harbor Road noting that the test fit contemplates the reuse or reconstruction of existing structures with two dwelling units in total; a test fit that continues both the...
To do test fits at 127 Old Harbor Road noting that the test fit contemplates the reuse or reconstruction of existing structures with two dwelling units in total; a test fit that continues both the urban rhythm of the existing dwellings on the street and the “big house, little house, back house, barn” layout of the immediately adjacent dwellings, which will likely include approximately 4-6 units on that property
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Nicastro, SchellNo: Metters
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to do test fits at 127 Old Harbor Road noting that the test fit contemplates the reuse or reconstruction of existing structures with two dwelling units in total; a test fit that continues both the urban rhythm of the existing dwellings on the street and the “big house, little house, back house, barn” layout of the immediately adjacent dwellings, which will likely include approximately 4-6 units on that property. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: no Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes The motion passed in a vote of 4-1-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
C. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol Permit and One-Day Entertainment License;
Grant a Special One-Day Alcohol License to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at 524 Main Street and a Special One-Day Entertainment...
To grant a Special One-Day Alcohol License to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at 524 Main Street and a Special One-Day Entertainment License to Theresa Malone for Limbo Dancing and amplified recorded music Saturday October 26, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at 564 Main Street
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to grant a Special One-Day Alcohol License to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at 524 Main Street and a Special One-Day Entertainment License to Theresa Malone for Limbo Dancing and amplified recorded music Saturday October 26, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at 564 Main Street. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffery Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
G. Appointments
Appoint Susan Wegner to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Susan Wegner to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
The second is recorded as “JD”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to appoint Susan Wegner to the Independence Day Parade Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: JD Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters)
Appoint Martin Flusburg to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Martin Flusburg to the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Martin Flusburg to the Energy and Climate Action 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 Sam Linnell to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Sam Linnell to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Sam Linnell to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove 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)
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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