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February 18, 2025
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Cory Metters was absent.
Present: Michael Schell, Dean Nicastro, Shareen Davis, Jeffrey Dykens
Absent: Cory Metters
Every vote, in order
A. January 14, 2025
Approve the minutes of January 14, 2025 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 Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
B. February 7, 2025 (February 4, 2025)1
Approve the minutes of February 4, 2025 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
A. Consider an Application for a New Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant
Grant the seasonal all alcohol beverages license to Orlando Hemming of Chatham Moods
To grant the seasonal all alcohol beverages license to Orlando Hemming of Chatham Moods
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant the seasonal all alcohol beverages license to Orlando Hemming of Chatham Moods. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
B. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol License – Holy Redeemer Church for March 15,
Grant a special one-day alcohol license to Ron Weishaar of Holy Redeemer Church for Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at 57 Highland Ave., Chatham
To grant a special one-day alcohol license to Ron Weishaar of Holy Redeemer Church for Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at 57 Highland Ave., Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license to Ron Weishaar of Holy Redeemer Church for Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at 57 Highland Ave., Chatham Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
C. Grinder Pump Policy Second Read – Continued from 2/4/25 (public comments
Approve of the policy as amended (Grinder Pump Policy Second Read – Continued from 2/4/25 (public comments)
To approve of the policy as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve of the policy as amended. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
That the Select Board direct the Town Manager and staff to review and provide a recommendation on the feasibility of establishing a Chatham Sewer Connection Assistance Program as recommended by...
That the Select Board direct the Town Manager and staff to review and provide a recommendation on the feasibility of establishing a Chatham Sewer Connection Assistance Program as recommended by the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro moved that the Select Board direct the Town Manager and staff to review and provide a recommendation on the feasibility of establishing a Chatham Sewer Connection Assistance Program as recommended by the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
D. Consider License to Enter and Use Real Town Property at 608-610 Stage Harbor
Grant a license to enter and use real Town property pending the acceptance of Town Counsel’s suggested edits
To grant a license to enter and use real Town property pending the acceptance of Town Counsel’s suggested edits
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to grant a license to enter and use real Town property pending the acceptance of Town Counsel’s suggested edits. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
F. 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Review:
Place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant (2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Review)
To place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Recommend the article for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend the article for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Place the article with the proposed amendment to the explanation to clarify funding and the timeline for the project on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the article with the proposed amendment to the explanation to clarify funding and the timeline for the project on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the article with the proposed amendment to the explanation to clarify funding and the timeline for the project on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Recommend the article (2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Review)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Place this article on the 2025 Town Meeting warrant as presented
To place this article on the 2025 Town Meeting warrant as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place this article on the 2025 Town Meeting warrant as presented. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Recommend the article (2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Review)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Place the Wastewater Capital borrowing in the amount of $32 million on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant with the suggested edit to include the phrase “and related installation stipends”
To place the Wastewater Capital borrowing in the amount of $32 million on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant with the suggested edit to include the phrase “and related installation stipends”
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the Wastewater Capital borrowing in the amount of $32 million on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant with the suggested edit to include the phrase “and related installation stipends”. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Recommend the article (2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Review)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Place the Wastewater Capital borrowing in the amount of $32 million on the ballot for the 2025 Annual Town Election
To place the Wastewater Capital borrowing in the amount of $32 million on the ballot for the 2025 Annual Town Election
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the Wastewater Capital borrowing in the amount of $32 million on the ballot for the 2025 Annual Town Election. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant (2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Review)
To place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Recommend the article (2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Review)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Refer the article to the Planning Board for the required public hearing
To refer the article to the Planning Board for the required public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to refer the article to the Planning Board for the required public hearing. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Refer the proposed zoning bylaw and zoning map amendments to the Planning Board for a public hearing
To refer the proposed zoning bylaw and zoning map amendments to the Planning Board for a public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to refer the proposed zoning bylaw and zoning map amendments to the Planning Board for a public hearing. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
viii. Consider Request by the Harwich Select Board Chair to convene a
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
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