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Chatham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Joint meeting

December 17, 2024

10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

During the meeting:

  • Cory Metters stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Mr. Metters recused himself from this item.”).

Every vote, in order

iv. 251 Crowell Road - Acquisition of Property

That the Select Board approve and release the following sets of minutes: 1a - March 16th, 2020, 1b - May 7th, 2020, 4a - September 16th, 2019, 4b - March 8th, 2022 and 4c - February 28th, 2023

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Select Board approve and release the following sets of minutes: 1a - March 16th, 2020, 1b - May 7th, 2020, 4a - September 16th, 2019, 4b - March 8th, 2022 and 4c - February 28th, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Select Board approve and release the following sets of minutes: 1a - March 16th, 2020, 1b - May 7th, 2020, 4a - September 16th, 2019, 4b - March 8th, 2022 and 4c - February 28th, 2023. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

That the Select Board approve and release the following sets of minutes: 1c - November 17th, 2020, 1d - January 5th 2021, 1e - February 9th, 2021, and 1f - February 16th, 2021

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Select Board approve and release the following sets of minutes: 1c - November 17th, 2020, 1d - January 5th 2021, 1e - February 9th, 2021, and 1f - February 16th, 2021

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Select Board approve and release the following sets of minutes: 1c - November 17th, 2020, 1d - January 5th 2021, 1e - February 9th, 2021, and 1f - February 16th, 2021. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

A. December 3, 2024

Approve the minutes of December 3, 2024 as amended

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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 Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

B. Consider License to Enter and Use Town Real Property; 365 Main Street,

Approve the License to Enter and Use Real Property at 365 Main Street with the recommended amendments for two (2) 20’ containers for January 2, 2025 and through February 15, 2025 by the Chatham Inn

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the License to Enter and Use Real Property at 365 Main Street with the recommended amendments for two (2) 20’ containers for January 2, 2025 and through February 15, 2025 by the Chatham Inn

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the License to Enter and Use Real Property at 365 Main Street with the recommended amendments for two (2) 20’ containers for January 2, 2025 and through February 15, 2025 by the Chatham Inn. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

C. Consider Temporary Closing Request of Establishment Holding an Annual Liquor

Approve the temporary closing of Knots Landing from March 16, 2025 through April 16, 2025 and waive the request deadline

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the temporary closing of Knots Landing from March 16, 2025 through April 16, 2025 and waive the request deadline

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the temporary closing of Knots Landing from March 16, 2025 through April 16, 2025 and waive the request deadline. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

i. Common Victualler

Approve the 2025 renewals of Common Victualler/Sunday Dessert licenses as recommended by the licensing agent

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the 2025 renewals of Common Victualler/Sunday Dessert licenses as recommended by the licensing agent

Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the 2025 renewals of Common Victualler/Sunday Dessert licenses as recommended by the licensing agent. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

ii. Auto Dealer Class I, II, III

Approve the 2025 renewals of Class I, II, III Auto Licenses as recommended by the licensing agent

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the 2025 renewals of Class I, II, III Auto Licenses as recommended by the licensing agent

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the 2025 renewals of Class I, II, III Auto Licenses as recommended by the licensing agent. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

iii. Entertainment, Automatic Amusement, and Movie Theater

Approve the 2025 renewals of Automatic Amusement, Entertainment, and Movie Theater licenses as recommended by the licensing agent

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the 2025 renewals of Automatic Amusement, Entertainment, and Movie Theater licenses as recommended by the licensing agent

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the 2025 renewals of Automatic Amusement, Entertainment, and Movie Theater licenses as recommended by the licensing agent. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the 2025 renewals of Innkeeper and Lodging Houses licenses as recommended by the licensing agent

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the 2025 renewals of Innkeeper and Lodging Houses licenses as recommended by the licensing agent

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the 2025 renewals of Innkeeper and Lodging Houses licenses as recommended by the licensing agent. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

E. Town Manager’s Monthly Report – November 2024

Adjourn

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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