2014 Annual Report Town of Chatham, Massachusetts Table of Contents

Table of Contents...... 1 Finance Committee...... 73 Elective Offices...... 2 Fire Rescue Department...... 74 Committees/Boards/Commissions...... 4 Golf Advisory Committee...... 74 In Memoriam – 2014...... 7 Harbormaster Department...... 75 Board of Selectmen...... 7 Herring Warden ...... 76 Town Manager...... 8 Historic Business District Commission...... 76 Annual Financial Reports...... 9 Historical Commission...... 77 Annual Wages – Town Employees...... 48 Human Services Committee...... 77 Affordable Housing Committee...... 55 Independence Day Parade Committee...... 78 Airport Commission...... 55 Land Bank Open Space Committee...... 78 Animal Control Officer...... 56 Monomoy Regional School District...... 79 Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee...... 56 Natural Resources Department...... 80 Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates...... 56 North Beach Advisory Committee...... 85 Bikeways Committee...... 58 Park & Recreation Commission...... 85 Board of Assessors...... 58 Permit Department...... 85 Board of Health...... 58 Planning Board ...... 86 Cable Advisory Committee...... 58 Pleasant Bay Alliance...... 87 Cape Cod Commission...... 59 Police Department...... 87 Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District...... 61 Principal Projects and Operations...... 88 Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority...... 62 Public Works...... 89 Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative...... 63 Railroad Museum Group...... 91 Cape Light Compact...... 63 Shellfish Advisory Committee...... 91 Cape and Vineyard Electric Cooperative...... 64 Shellfish Department...... 92 Cemetery Commission...... 64 South Coastal Harbor Plan Committee...... 94 Chatham Housing Authority...... 65 Summer Residents Advisory Committee...... 94 Coastal Resources Department...... 65 Town Clerk...... 95 Committee for the Disabled...... 66 Tree Warden...... 95 Community Development Department...... 67 Veterans Services...... 96 Community Preservation Committee...... 68 Water & Sewer Advisory Committee...... 96 Conservation Commission...... 68 Waterways Advisory Committee...... 96 Council on Aging...... 69 Zoning Board of Appeals...... 97 Cultural Council...... 71 Annual & Special Town Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2014...... 99 Economic Development Committee...... 71 Annual Town Election Minutes – May 15, 2014...... 118 Eldredge Public Library...... 72 State Primary Election Minutes – September 9, 2014...... 118 Emergency Management...... 72 Special Town Meeting – September 15, 2014...... 119 Energy Committee...... 73 State Election Minutes – November 4, 2014 ...... 122

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1 Elective Offices Moderator (3 year term) Monomoy Regional School District Chatham Housing Authority William G. Litchfield Term Expires 2015 Committee (3 year term) (5 year term) Amanda Alten Term Expires 2015 Maureen E. Auterio, State Appointment Glenn R. Bryant, Sr. Term Expires 2017 Alan Mowry Term Expires 2019 (3 year term) Board of Selectmen Stephen B. Davol Term Expires 2015 Jack Kelleher Term Expires 2016 Florence Seldin, Chairman Edward Jaworski Term Expires 2016 Shirley L. Smith Term Expires 2015 Term Expires 2015 Terry Russell Term Expires 2015 William P. Bystrom Term Expires 2018 Jeffrey S. Dykens, Vice Chairman Nancy L. Scott Term Expires 2017 Term Expires 2016 Sharon Stout Term Expires 2017 Seth T. Taylor, Clerk Term Expires 2017 Brian Widegren Term Expires 2017 Timothy L. Roper Term Expires 2016 Sean R. Summers Term Expires 2015 Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates (2 year term) Ronald J. Bergstrom Term Expires 2016

Appointed Offices Town Manager Council on Aging Election Personnel/Inspectors Jill R. Goldsmith Town Manager Pauline G. Hoerner Secretary (Retired 2014) Elizabeth Hines Shanna Nealy Executive Assistant Gerald Golia Driver Sandra Koski Richard Hosmer Driver Mary Langille Roger Kallstrom Driver Kristi Mancini Finance George Parsons Driver Mary McDermott Alexandra Heilala Paul Robinson Driver Lillian McNulty Director of Finance/Town Accountant Amanda Monahan Cheryl Serijan Judith Perron Assistant Town Accountant/ Information Technology and David Porter Assistant Finance Director Channel 18 Louise Redfield Mary Lanctot Craig Rowe IT Director Ethel Shafter Accounting Clerk/Receptionist James A. Cuddy IT Manager Jennifer Smith Ryan Darmon Media Coordinator Helga Sullivan Treasurer/Collector Carol Tautkus Margaret Walker Louise A. Redfield Treasurer/Tax Collector Town Counsel Marie Chmura Assistant Treasurer/ Blatman, Bobrowski, and Mead, LLC Tax Collector Constables Anita A. Beebe Collections Assistant Benjamin J. Nickerson Term Expires 2017 Town Clerk Thomas R. Pennypacker, II Julie S. Smith Town Clerk Term Expires 2015 Assessing Paula A. Tobin Assistant Town Clerk John Proudfoot Term Expires 2016 Andrew R. Machado Deputy Assessor Candace Cook Assessor Clerk V eterans’ Services Director Registrars of Voters Cathy M. Schaeffer Office Manager Edward F. Merigan Virginia Laporte Frank H. Tobin Human Resources, Human Services Natural Resources Gerry Panuczak Human Resources Director Election Personnel/Inspectors Dr. Robert A. Duncanson Director Evelyn Ambriscoe Permits Joan Bagnell Conservation Francis Ellingham Permit Clerk Carol Barry Kristin M. Andres Conservation Agent Susan Mabile Permit Clerk Beverly Brown Mary M. Fougere Secretary Doug Nichols Permit Clerk Judith Buchanan Emily Beebe Assistant Conservation Agent/ G. Valerie Buck Part-time Theodora Casey Council on Aging Scott Daniels Health Amanda Speakman Director Carolsue Donabar Eva Marie Souza Outreach Coordinator Ann Eldredge Judith H. Giorgio Health Agent Stephanie Shea Outreach Work Mary Griffin Emily Beebe Health Inspector/Part-time Dianne E. Langlois Secretary

2 Appointed Offices Coastal Resources Wiring Inspection Forest Warden Theodore L. Keon Director George McManus Inspector Michael Ambriscoe Renee Gagne Shellfish Constable Peter Winkler Deputy Inspector Rachel Hutchinson Assistant Shellfish Constable/ Propagation Specialist Hazardous Materials Coordinator Harbormaster Michael Ambriscoe Stuart F.X. Smith Harbormaster Deputy Shellfish Constables Jason Holm Deputy Harbormaster Robert Denn Term Expires 2015 Susan K. Rocanello Office Manager/Asst. Emergency Management John Dobbins Term Expires 2015 Harbormaster John Cauble Emergency Management Mark Dobbins Term Expires 2015 Director Allyson Felix Term Expires 2015 Assistant Harbormasters Stuart F.X. Smith Emergency Management Deputy Director Jeffrey Hahner Term Expires 2015 Chatham John Higgins Term Expires 2015 Leo Concannon Term Expires 2014 Janine Hojnoski Term Expires 2015 D. Michael Davis Term Expires 2014 Oil Pollution and Spill Coordinators Thomas Hutchinson Term Expires 2015 Thomas Deeg Term Expires 2014 Stuart F.X. Smith (All Coastal and Marine Peter Kolb Term Expires 2015 Vince Gulotta Term Expires 2014 Activities) John MacMullan Term Expires 2015 James Horne Term Expires 2014 Michael Ambriscoe (All Inland Activities) Suzanne Phillips Term Expires 2015 William Neiser Term Expires 2014 Robert Ryder Term Expires 2015 Brooke Paulson Term Expires 2014 Lawrence Sampson Term Expires 2015 Michael Ryder Term Expires 2014 Cemetery Mark Simonitsch Term Expires 2015 Andrew Seraphin Term Expires 2014 Linda Goodspeed Secretary Peter Sheppard Term Expires 2014 Herring Warden John Summers Term Expires 2014 Hunter Twombly Term Expires 2014 Parks and Recreation Donald St. Pierre Gary Wilder Term Expires 2014 Daniel L. Tobin Director

Georgia A. Farrell Recreation Program Harwich Community Development Supervisor James Coyle Term Expires 2014 Deanna Ruffer Director Suzanne Winkfield Recreation Coordinator Paul Fox Term Expires 2014 Justin Post Building Commissioner/ Sharon Powell Youth Services Coordinator Matthew O’Brien Term Expires 2014 Zoning Enforcement Officer/SignAgent Helene E. Borges Secretary Heinz Proft Term Expires 2014 Lynn Thatcher Assistant Planner George Gatzogiannis John Rendon Term Expires 2014 James Badera Local Building Inspector Community Building Supervisor Tim Sylvia Community Building Supervisor Anna Brigham Central Permitting Orleans Coordinator Dawson Farber Term Expires 2014 Paul Lagg GIS Coordinator Gardner Jamieson Term Expires 2014 Department of Public Works, Michele Clarke Office Manager Greg Normandy Term Expires 2014 Water & Sewer Departments Sarah Clark Secretary Jeffrey S. Colby Superintendent Sarah Provos Secretary Police Pam Jones Office Administrator Mark R. Pawlina Chief Robin Young Secretary Principal Projects and Operations John Cauble Deputy Chief Terence M. Whalen Director Michael Anderson Lieutenant Tree Warden & Superintendent of Margaret McDonough Insect and Pest Control Animal Control Officer Municipal Buildings and Grounds Daniel L. Tobin Melanie Boutin Secretary Norman E. Whelan Cathy Schaeffer Parking Clerk/Hearing Assistant Facilities Superintendent OfficerTerm Expires 2015 Landfill Gary J. Kaser, Facilities Carpenter Jeffrey A. Bremner Foreman (Retired 2014) Mark Mehall Supervisor Emergency Management American Disabilities Act Coordinator John Cauble Director Paul Lagg Public Weighers Jeffrey A. Bremner (Retired 2014) Fire Gas and Plumbing Inspection Jeffrey Colby Michael Ambriscoe Chief Karl Gilley Eric Olkkola Inspector Peter Connick Deputy Chief Tom David Deputy Inspector Steven T. Leavenworth Richard Shevory Fire Inspector David Laurie Suzanne A. Martin Secretary (Retired 2014) Jennifer Underwood Surveyor of Wood, Bark and Lumber Robert J. Liska 3 Committees/Boards/Commissions Affordable Housing Bikeways Committee Cape Cod Municipal Health Group Bruce Bean Term Expires 2015 Steven B. Wardle Term Expires 2017 Board Rev. Nancy Bischoff, Clerk David Widing Term Expires 2017 Gerry Panuczak Until Work Completed Term Expires 2016 Echo Karras Term Expires 2017 Board of Health Karolyn McClelland, Vice Chairman Cape Light Compact Term Expires 2015 Ronald C. Broman Term Expires 2015 Peter Cocolis Until Work Completed Shirley L. Smith, Chairman Mary Ann Gray Term Expires 2016 Edward W. Sheehan, Chairman Term Expires 2017 Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative Irene Van Duyn Term Expires 2015 Term Expires 2017 Dr. Allen Ward Term Expires 2015 John H. Scott Until Work Completed Edwin “Ted” Whittaker, Vice Chairman

Affordable Housing Board of Trustees Term Expires 2017 Cemetery Commission Robert F. Denn Term Expires 2016 Jeffrey S. Dykens Term Expires 2016 George W. Jr. Goodspeed, Chairman John Kelleher Term Expires 2016 Barnstable County Coastal Resources Term Expires 2015 Timothy L. Roper Term Expires 2016 Committee Stephen A. Hart Term Expires 2017 Florence Seldin Term Expires 2015 Robert A. Duncanson Until Work Completed Susan Whitcomb Term Expires 2016 Sean R. Summers Term Expires 2015 Seth T. Taylor Term Expires 2017 Barnstable County HOME Charter Review Committee Consortium Advisory Council Kay Bryce Until Work Completed Airport Commission Paul Lagg Term Expires 2016 Jack Cogswell Until Work Completed Peter Donovan, Chairman Term Expires 2016 Shareen Davis Until Work Completed Michael Geylin Term Expires 2017 Doug Hamilton, Chairman Barnstable County Technical Advisory Until Work Completed Huntley Harrison Term Expires 2015 Committee on Dredging Richard E. Hunter, Vice Chairman Paul Semple Until Work Completed Term Expires 2015 Theodore L. Keon Until Work Completed Judith Thomas Until Work Completed Paula Lofgren Term Expires 2017 Stuart F.X. Smith, Alternate Tim Weller Until Work Completed Nancy Patterson Term Expires 2017 Until Work Completed Jamie Bassett, Alternate Craig Pennypacker Term Expires 2016 Until Work Completed Timothy Hunter, Alternate Cape Cod Joint Transportation Until Work Completed Assessors Committee Jeff Colby Until Work Completed Thomas (Nick) Brown, Secretary Committee for the Disabled Term Expires 2016 John Burke Term Expires 2015 Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Carol “Jill” Holmes Term Expires 2015 Robert B. Franz, Chairman Committee Robert Hughes Term Expires 2017 Robert Lear Term Expires 2017 Term Expires 2017 Joseph Craig John Poignand, Chairman Term Expires 2017 John Raye Term Expires 2017 Aunt Lydia’s Cove Cape Cod Regional Technical High George Snider, Jr. Term Expires 2016 Gregory J. Connors Term Expires 2015 School District Committee Stuart Tuchinski, Vice Chairman Kenneth Eldredge, Chairman James M. Upson Term Expires 2015 Term Expires 2015 Term Expires 2015 Ragnhild Bjerke, Associate Doug Feeney Term Expires 2015 Term Expires 2015 Mark Liska Term Expires 2015 Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority James F. Nash Term Expires 2015 Jill Goldsmith Until Work Completed Joel Rottner Term Expires 2015 Community Preservation Committee Darren Saletta Term Expires 2015 Bruce Bean, Affordable Housing Cable Advisory Committee Term Expires 2015 Lisa Franz Term Expires 2017 Victor DiCristina, Land Bank Open Space Bikeways Committee Richard Garvin Term Expires 2015 Committee Term Expires 2017 Tom Patton Term Expires 2017 Huntley Harrison, Chairman Bob Dubis, Planning Board Ronald B. Holmes, Chairman Term Expires 2016 Term Expires 2017 Term Expires 2015 John Kaar, At Large Term Expires 2015 Karen McPherson, Clerk Term Expires 2015 Dr. Michael Tompsett, Conservation Douglas J. Nichols Term Expires 2016 Cape Cod Commission Commission Term Expires 2015 Deborah M. Swenson, Vice Chairman Michael J. Skelley Term Expires 2015 Jane Moffet, Historical Commission Term Expires 2016 Term Expires 2016

4 Committees/Boards/Commissions Community Preservation Committee Finance Committee Independence Day Parade Committee Debbie Aikman, At Large Norma Avellar Term Expires 2016 Janet Fields Term Expires 2017 Term Expires 2017 Robert G. Dow, Clerk Term Expires 2015 Nicole Gullotti Term Expires 2016 Ira Seldin, Park & Recreation Commission Roslyn B. Coleman Term Expires 2015 Stephanie Hamilton Term Expires 2015 Term Expires 2016 John Crea Term Expires 2017 Danielle Jeanloz Term Expires 2016 Dean P. Nicastro, Vice Chairman John King Term Expires 2017 Term Expires 2017 Libby Mottur Term Expires 2017 Conservation Commission Kenneth F. Sommer, Chairman Brad Schiff, Chairman Term Expires 2017 Richard Drury Term Expires 2017 Term Expires 2017 James “Buck” Upson Term Expires 2017 Jo Ann Sprague Term Expires 2015 Dr. Michael Tompsett Term Expires 2017 John L. Whelan Term Expires 2016 Insurance Advisory Committee Robert Lear, Vice Chairman Steve West Term Expires 2016 Richard E. Hunter Until Work Completed Term Expires 2015 Sarah Kay Bryce Term Expires 2015 Robert Minetti, Chairman Term Expires 2016 Golf Advisory Committee Land Bank Open Space Committee Joseph Scarlatelli Term Expires 2016 Carl Bertolino Term Expires 2017 George W. Cooper, Chairman Betsy Sommer, Associate Term Expires 2015 Bruce Bogardus Term Expires 2017 Term Expires 2016 C. Christopher Janien, Associate Stephen Kuzma, Chairman Victor Di Cristina Term Expires 2016 Term Expires 2015 Term Expires 2015 John (Jack) Farrell, Vice Chairman Ella Leavitt, Associate Term Expires 2015 Edward Boyce Term Expires 2016 Term Expires 2015 Roger Sullivan Term Expires 2017 Hrant “Hank” Russian Term Expires 2015 Ali van der Burg, Clerk Term Expires 2017 Council on Aging David Doherty, Alternate Term Expires 2015 Martha Batchelder Term Expires 2016 Historic Business District Committee Carole DeCristopher, Chairman Darci Sequin, Vice Chairman Term Expires 2017 Term Expires 2016 Local State Building Code Board of Joseph Gagliano Term Expires 2015 Theodore P. Streibert Term Expires 2017 Appeals Audrey E. Gray Term Expires 2015 Daniel A. Sylver, Chairman Larry Sampson Term Expires 2016 Betty Magnusson Term Expires 2016 Term Expires 2017 David R. Crockett Term Expires 2017 David Speciale Term Expires 2016 Ali van der Burg Term Expires 2015 Peter Polhemus Term Expires 2015 Lynn Van Dine Weller Term Expires 2017 Stephen Burlingame, Alternate Cultural Council Term Expires 2015 North Beach Advisory Committee Sally Campbell, Co-Chairman Jackson Smith, Alternate Term Expires 2015 Donna G. Lumpkin Until Work Completed Term Expires 2016 Thomas A. Olson, Chairman Nancy Gothie Term Expires 2015 Until Work Completed Cecile Maranhas Term Expires 2017 Historical Commission Warren Nash Until Work Completed Sheila Marx Term Expires 2015 Donald Aikman Term Expires 2016 Ted Keon, Advisor Until Work Completed Gay Murdoch, Co-Chairman William E. Manley Term Expires 2017

Term Expires 2015 Frank A. Messina Term Expires 2015 Faith Rushnak Term Expires 2017 Jane Moffett Term Expires 2017 Park & Recreation Commission Pam Weiler Term Expires 2015 Robert D. Oliver Term Expires 2016 Ira Seldin, Clerk Term Expires 2015 Sandi Porter Term Expires 2015 Robert Becker Term Expires 2016

Nancy B. Yeaw Term Expires 2016 Meredith Fry, Vice Chairman Economic Development Committee Stephanie Hamilton, Alternate Term Expires 2016 Luther Bates Term Expires 2015 Term Expires 2015 Mike Seidewand, Chairman Shane Coughlin Term Expires 2015 Benjamin Smolenski, Alternate Term Expires 2015 George Khalil Term Expires 2017 Term Expires 2015 Michael D. Ryder Term Expires 2017 Darren Saletta Term Expires 2016 Betsy Sommers Term Expires 2016 Human Services Planning Board Paul Brown, Chairman Term Expires 2017 Peter Cocolis, Chairman Term Expires 2017 Energy Committee Joanne Donoghue Term Expires 2016 Robert W. Dubis Term Expires 2017 Peter K. Cocolis Term Expires 2016 Kathleen (CeCe) Motz, Vice Chairman Richard Gulick Term Expires 2016 Katherine McClellan Term Expires 2017 Term Expires 2015 Kathryn Halpern, Clerk Term Expires 2015 Charles M. Rader, Chairman Marilyn Sneden Term Expires 2016 John Hausner Term Expires 2015 Term Expires 2015 Ann Wade Term Expires 2016 Cory J. Metters, Vice Chairman John H. Scott Term Expires 2015 Term Expires 2015 James Norcross Term Expires 2016

5 Committees/Boards/Commissions Pleasant Bay Resource Management Summer Residents Advisory Water & Sewer Advisory Committee Alliance Steering Committee Committee Debbie Aikman Term Expires 2017 Jane Harris Until Work Completed Bob Champlin Term Expires 2017 Charles J. Bartlett Term Expires 2015 Charles J. Bartlett, Alternate Katherine D. Flynn Term Expires 2015 George Cooper Term Expires 2016 Until Work Completed Harold C. Kraus Term Expires 2016 Larry Sampson Term Expires 2016 Jill N. MacDonald Term Expires 2015 Katherine A. Malfa Term Expires 2016 Public Ceremonies Hugh G. Moulton Term Expires 2016 Waterways Advisory Committee Carol Abel Term Expires 2017 Colette B. Trailor, Ph.D. Term Expires 2017 Edward D. Conway Term Expires 2016 Douglas Ann Bohman Term Expires 2015 Philip A. Richardson Term Expires 2017 David G. Davis Term Expires 2017 Robert B. Franz Term Expires 2015 Joel Rottner, Chairman Term Expires 2017 Robert Hamblet Term Expires 2017 Peter J. Tarrant Term Expires 2015 John Heuther, Chairman Term Expires 2016 Michael Waters Term Expires 2015 Timothy Linnell Term Expires 2015 Railroad Museum Working Group Christina Dykstra Mead, Associate Donald St. Pierre Term Expires 2016 James Aaron Until Work Completed Term Expires 2015 Peter W. Taylor Term Expires 2015 Donald Aikman Until Work Completed Jamie Meehan, Associate Term Expires 2015 Eugene Guild Until Work Completed John E Gulow Until Work Completed Zoning Board of Appeals Stephen Hart Until Work Completed Traffic Safety Committee Joseph F. Craig, Clerk Roland (Ron) Kelley Until Work Completed Dick Hunter Until Work Completed Term Expires 2016 William Koerner Until Work Completed Ronald C. Meservey, Chairman Donald Freeman Term Expires 2015 Ryder Martin Until Work Completed Until Work Completed Robert B. Hessler, Vice Chairman Ralph Pape Until Work Completed Janet C. Newton Until Work Completed Term Expires 2017 William Tuxbury Until Work Completed Richard J. Stacey Until Work Completed David S. Nixon, Chairman Malcolm L. Ward Until Work Completed Tom Doane Until Work Completed Term Expires 2016 David Veach Term Expires 2015 Happy Van Sickle, Associate Shellfish Advisory Committee Underground Wiring Review Term Expires 2015 Jamie Bassett Term Expires 2017 Committee Rick Leavitt, Associate Term Expires 2015 James E. Blanchfield Term Expires 2016 Deborah Aikman Until Work Completed Paul Semple, Associate Term Expires 2015 John Garey Term Expires 2015 Mary Conathan Until Work Completed Barry Greco, Clerk Term Expires 2016 Richard Gulick Until Work Completed David C. Likos, Chairman Walter Meier Until Work Completed Term Expires 2016 Richard Siewert Until Work Completed Wendy Homer Term Expires 2017 Juris Ukstins Until Work Completed Stephen A. Wright, Vice Chairman Term Expires 2016

South Coastal Harbor Management Ernest Eldredge Until Work Completed Dean W. Ervin Until Work Completed Thomas G. King, Vice Chairman Until Work Completed David Likos Until Work Completed George Olmsted Until Work Completed Martha Stone, Clerk Until Work Completed Michael Westgate, Chair Until Work Completed In Memoriam 2014

Francis X. Kennedy Charlotte M. Forgeron Jean Jones Clarence Norcross Kevin S. McDonald Agnes Galop Thomas B. White Harvey Huetter Castella Ford Laurel Shaw Sorenson Karl Gilley Bruce McCluskey Patricia Siewert Richard C. Spitzer

6 Board of Selectmen 014 was another busy year for the Town took action to address the contract and future the Town’s use of CBI’s portion of land that 2of Chatham. Maintaining the fiscal stabil- of commercial skydiving operations at the comprises the Fish Pier parking lot. The most ity of the Town continues to be one of the airport. Currently there are ongoing negotia- recent MOU expired in June 2014 and the primary goals of the Board of Selectmen. As tions with the FAA and MassDot to address Board of Selectmen wished to seek a more 2015 begins Chatham’s financial health is the safe operation of this activity and the permanent solution by seeking an easement robust and secure. The property tax dropped parameters of any future contract. over a portion of that site. The Town Meeting this year to $4.99 per thousand and the an- The long awaited demolition of the Fire supported this easement acquisition which nual budget increase was less than 1%. The Station, the Police Station and the commu- was upheld by the court despite a challenge Town retains its AAA bond rating from Stan- nity building took place in November and the by CBI. At this writing a further challenge is dard and Poor’s and the auditor’s report was Fire Department was relocated to temporary pending. highly complimentary of the Town’s financial quarters at the DPW site on Crowell Rd. The location of the skateboard park to management practices. Unfortunately, construction has been delayed Volunteer Park was finally approved by One of the key challenges the Town until spring 2015 because of subsurface con- the Board. The PV array on the landfill is faced this year was the result of the federal tamination found in the soil which needed to in place and should be operational shortly. government’s plan to take 717 acres of Town be mitigated prior to demolition or construc- Funding to extend the Wastewater/Sewer- owned land on Nauset/South Beach and to tion on the site. This contamination seems to ing project through 2017 was approved and expand its jurisdiction over fishing and recre- have been the result of a gasoline spill which construction has continued in the Oyster ational activities in thousands of acres of sub- occurred many years ago. Pond and Little Mill Pond watersheds. To merged wetlands. This draft Comprehensive After nearly six years of public hearings, promote transparency the Board voted to ex- Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact review, debate and discussion the Mitchell pand recording of all committees. This “Self Statement proposed by US Fish and Wildlife River Bridge was demolished this year as Service” meeting rooms program was recog- Service (USFWS) was made public in April MassDot began work on a new bridge slated nized with a Municipal Innovation Award by and met with cries of outrage. The initial for completion in the spring of 2016. the Massachusetts Municipal Association. comment period of 60 days was extended The Board spent considerable time The Board interviewed and appointed to October after strong efforts by the Board discussing and debating the advisability of new members to regulatory boards including of Selectmen, Town staff and committees, eliminating the 100 foot conservation buffer Conservation Commission, Planning Board, a vote at a Special Town Meeting and State from the coastal storm flood plain while at Zoning Board of Appeals, Historic Commis- and congressional legislators. The Board set the same time accepting the new FEMA sion. New volunteers were also appointed to up a Task Force consisting of 5 citizens sup- maps. The Board voted unanimously to many other committees. ported by two selectmen and Town staff and support the article which was also passed at Seth Taylor joined the Board in May to contracted with legal and scientific specialists Town Meeting. This was precipitated by the take the seat held by Len Sussman who had to respond to the CCP. The result was a 100 Federal Emergency Management Agency’s served in that role for 6 years. page well documented response. At this writ- revision of the 100 year flood maps for the The Board of Selectmen is committed to ing FWS has not yet responded but it is our National Flood Insurance Program. This working for the good of the people of Cha- hope to enter into negotiations with Federal greatly expanded some flood zones especially tham. Together with the Town Manager and a officials to mitigate and amend the recom- in downtown Chatham. But if the new maps dedicated staff we have worked to find solu- mendations. were not adopted by Town vote homes in tions to the challenges that faced the Town. Another issue concerned skydiving at the Chatham would no longer be eligible for We were elected to serve all the people of the Chatham airport. When the contract with Federal flood insurance. Town of Chatham and are honored to do so! the concessionaire ended in Nov. 2013 the Since 1999 the Town and Chatham Bars Respectfully submitted, Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager, Inn (CBI) have been parties to a series of Florence Seldin, Chairman responding to citizen concerns about safety, memorandums of understanding (MOU) for

Town Manager feel very privileged to have served as your provide additional and up-to-date information Public_ Documents/ChathamMA_Manager/ ITown Manager in 2014, my 4th year – and and insight on Town operations by Depart- index the 302nd year of our great community! ment and Division – now in our second full The Town was very active in soliciting We have made great efforts to provide year. This compilation of information was and receiving regional grants for technology 24/7 access to Town offices – via Town’s the precursor to a State grant we received for based customer service programs and credit website www.chatham-ma.gov which is now Performance Management –data collected card acceptance to build upon performance more accessible using a smart phone or tablet for “inputs” used for better policy, manage- management. Chatham, in conjunction with device, especially to watch Channel 18 on ment, and financial decision making and Yarmouth and Nantucket, launched a pilot demand! The public has even greater access planning “outcomes.” The data provided a program for e-permitting funded by a State to meeting information and minutes via the story for the FY2015 budget presentations grant in partnership with the Cape Cod Com- Town’s meeting calendar on the main page – in particular the Fire Department for calls mission. The e-permitting pilot program has of the Town’s website. Please visit the Town for services per day, and such continued into been in use by staff to build the historical Manager’s page to review Monthly Reports FY2016 with more information presented data bases and is currently used for build- to the Board of Selectmen (BOS) which graphically - www.town.chatham.ma.us/ ing permits and other Town permits. We

7 also launched a new on-line mooring permit The final renewable energy initiative noted Department Heads. All review multi-year project renewal process funded by a grant above for this year was an “off-taker” agree- forecast and review performance of the prior with the towns of Provincetown and Dennis. ment with CVEC to receive (virtual) net me- year. The Summits provided the opportunity In its second year, we have more than 19% tering credits from a wind generation project for the groups to agree on financial terms, of mooring permits processed on-line. All in Plymouth for 142,758 (kWh) of renewable policies, and processes in planning for the on-line payment options (debit/credit) are energy per year. These net metering credits FY2015 budget. As we continue to hold processed through a third party secure site. will bring Town’s percentage of renewable the Budget Summits, we seek consensus New this year were on-line sewer connection energy used to meet the municipal demand on the budget definitions/directive from all applications and inspections. up to almost 79%. This “off-taker” agreement stakeholders. The discussion for the recent Many strategic planning efforts continued has a projected annual value of almost $3,000 Summit focused on ‘sustainability’; and what in partnership with the Board of Selectmen per year and a $60,000 cumulative value over that means in terms of the taxpayer, budget (BOS). As noted in the BOS Annual Report, the life of the agreement. CVEC has just an- and Town services. Such collaboration was much work was done on strategic land-use nounced a Phase III round of PV projects that evident in the Summer Residents Advisory planning and capital facilities. Such included will be investigated in 2015 to help the Town Committee “Score Card” with the finan- review and status reports for the Local continue on its path towards generating 100% cial leadership receiving high marks. The Comprehensive Plan (LCP), initiation of the of energy consumed at municipal facilities financial presentations and scorecard results Route 28 Corridor Land Use Visioning Proj- from renewable energy sources. Additional demonstrated cohesion and shared vision for ect (Crowell Rd to Harwich), and the West efforts to explore demand management financial matters by our Summer Residents Chatham Roadway Design Project (Barn Hill opportunities in the new Fire Station and which is a significant collaboration. Further, Rd to George Ryder Rd). Following Town existing facilities will continue to help reduce working in partnership with our employee approval in the fall of 2013, much work has overall energy use where possible as well. unions, settlements were reached providing been done on the Fire Station Headquarters We will also continue to seek energy efficient for enhanced performance, services, and project with favorable bids received in early options with new vehicle purchases to help greater controls of future cost liabilities such 2015 following ground water mitigation, a reduce our carbon footprint. as health insurance contributions and elimi- move to temporary facilities and the demoli- The Town budget most positively impacted nation or reduction of buybacks/pay-outs. tion of the buildings in preparation for the by energy conservation efforts in FY2015 is The Senior Tax Work-off Program kicked- favorable bid climate. Much focus in 2014 the Street Light Budget. With the expansion off its second year in January 2014 providing also was directed to maintaining existing of the LED replacement light pilot program senior taxpayers an opportunity to receive a Town facilities with a focus on public access Town-wide, we expect to see a conserva- tax abatement of up to $500.00 annually by to waterfront infrastructure and resources. tive savings of $10,000, due to bulb life and sharing intellectual and lifetime experiences 2014 saw the completion of four renew- easier maintenance, from the FY2014 budget working with Town staff. The program is able energy initiatives helping to move the appropriation of $46,000. funded at $10,000.00 in total. Town towards generating 100% of energy The FY2015 (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015) Special Town Meeting – September 2014 consumed at municipal facilities from renew- budget and financial planning efforts are – provided funding for comments and contin- able energy sources in the upcoming year. highlighted on the Town’s website in Budget ued advocacy of the Town’s position related The solar photovoltaic [PV] array panels Central. The Town Manager Budget Message to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (US- on WPCF Operations Building continued includes a look at the previous year as well FWS) Draft Comprehensive Conservation to generate 52,484 kilowatt hours (kWh) of as future years in consideration of economic Plan and Environmental Impact Statement clean, renewable energy over the course of conditions and a conscious effort to con- For Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge. the year. This is the equivalent of 1,704 days tain the Town’s tax rate to limited growth. Additional funding was also provided at that of electricity usage in the average Ameri- Please review the Budget Messages www. time for subsurface contamination mitigation can home. The three additional PV systems chatham-ma.gov/Public_Documents/Chat- efforts at Depot Road. coming on line at the capped former landfill, hamMA_Budget/index. Budget summaries The annual setting of the BOS and Town Police Department and Town Offices Annex from FY2001 to current are also available. Manager Goals provided continuity and buildings late in calendar year 2014 started Our updated financial policies and efforts at collaboration attributing to the Town’s ac- generating energy to help meet the above the 2013 Annual Town Meeting resulted in complishments. Each year the process begins 100% goal. the reaffirmation of our excellent AAA bond with a review of established “value state- Completion of these PV facilities brings rating by Standard and Poor’s in November ments”, reflection on the prior year activi- Phase I and Phase II projects with the Cape 2013 with another review scheduled in June ties, and status to formulate short-term and and Vineyard Electric Collaborative (CVEC) of 2015. Such rating means extremely strong longer-term objectives. to a close. The combination of the landfill capacity to meet financial commitments; As we look back on the year, it is impor- ground mounted array and rooftop installa- Highest Rating. Attributing to its affirmation, tant to acknowledge the many dedicated and tion’s projected annual generation of over the rating agency noted the Town’s commit- hardworking Town employees who strive to 2,400,000 kilowatt hours will bring the ment to sound fiscal policies, strong financial retain the Town’s unique culture, tradition, Town’s solar energy production from PV management, and trust in the officials and and excellent customer service while working installations to approximately 74% of total professional staff. This accomplishment is to enhance the use of technology to provide energy demand at municipal facilities. Cost achieved at the Town level, and we appreciate essential Town services. We are here to serve savings from the three new PV projects are the continued support of the community. Our you 24/7 and welcome your input on how we projected at an estimated $124,750 in year annual kick-off of the budget process begins can serve you better. one of operation (FY2016) and over $3.6 with a Budget Summit with participants Respectfully submitted, million cumulatively by the end of the agree- including the Finance Committee, Mono- Jill R. Goldsmith, Town Manager ment at year 20. moy Regional School Committee, and Town

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9 Town of Chatham – Combined Balance Sheet: All Fund Types Account Groups - June 30, 2014

10 Town of Chatham – Balance Sheet June 30, 2014 – General Fund

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12 2014 General Fund Appropriations and Expenditure Ledger and Expenditure Appropriations Fund 2014 General Town of Chatham – Town

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21 Town of Chatham – Balance Sheet June 30, 2014 – Special Revenue Fund

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Town of Chatham – Balance Sheet June 30, 2015 – Community Preservation Fund

24 Town of Chatham – Balance Sheet June 30, 2014 – Special Revenue Funds – School

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37 Town of Chatham – Balance Sheet June 30, 2014 – Capital Projects – General

Town of Chatham – Balance Sheet June 30, 2014 – Capital Projects – Water

38 Town of Chatham – Balance Sheet June 30, 2014 – Water Fund

39 Water Fund Appropriations & Expenditures – Year Ended June 30, 2014 Ended June Year – & Expenditures Appropriations Fund Water Town of Chatham – Town

40 Town of Chatham – Balance Sheet June 30, 2014 – Trust Funds

41 Town of Chatham – Balance Sheet June 30, 2014 – Agency Fund

Town of Chatham – Balance Sheet June 30, 2014 – Enterprise Fund

42 Town of Chatham – Balance Sheet June 30, 2014 – Debt – Water

43 Town of Chatham – General Fund – Revenues, Expenditures & Changes in Fund Equity – Year Ended June 30, 2014

44 Transfer Schedule – Year Ended June 30, 2014 Ended June Year – Schedule Transfer Town of Chatham – Town

45 Town of Chatham – State Local Receipts – Budget vs. Actual – Year Ended June 30, 2014

46 Town of Chatham – Balance Sheet June 30, 2014 - Debt - General

47 Town of Chatham – 2014 Annual Wages Name Regular Wages Overtime Longevity Details Total

TOWN MANAGER Goldsmith, Jill R 167,152.57 167,152.57 Nealy, Shanna E 52,222.24 300.00 52,522.24

HUMAN RESOURCES Panuczak, Gerald P 87,100.08 300.00 87,400.08

FINANCE - ACCOUNTING Heilala, Alexandra H 108,031.20 108,031.20 Lanctot, Mary M 41,445.11 41,445.11 Serijan, Cheryl L 66,135.04 66,135.04

FINANCE - ASSESSORS Cook, Candace 44,780.04 715.35 350.00 45,845.39 Machado, Andrew R 92,080.24 500.00 92,580.24 Schaeffer, Cathy M 56,889.20 350.00 57,239.20

FINANCE - TREASURER/COLLECTOR Beebe, Anita A 45,679.62 1,300.00 46,979.62 Chmura, Marie A 14,952.00 24.00 14,976.00 Monahan, Amanda V 28,959.31 2,723.19 2,233.33 33,915.83 Redfield, Louise A 73,855.76 1,400.00 75,255.76

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Cuddy, James 72,175.76 1,400.00 73,575.76 Rowe, Craig 85,809.28 85,809.28

CHANNEL 18 Darmon, Ryan P 52,984.00 52,984.00 DeTraglia, Brandon E 21,517.92 21,517.92 Hull, Michael J 4,874.52 4,874.52 McLain, Griffin L 99.48 99.48 Small, Samuel R 2,039.34 2,039.34

TOWN CLERK Smith, Julie S 74,029.76 1,500.00 75,529.76 Tobin, Paula A 51,245.46 721.08 900.00 52,866.54

PERMIT DEPARTMENT Ellingham, Frances J 13,575.68 13,575.68 Hahner, Bette A 5,702.13 5,702.13 Kent, Judith B 4,360.15 4,360.15 Mabile, Susan M 5,259.00 5,259.00 Nichols, Douglas J 906.00 906.00 O’Leary, Mary Jane 1,885.00 1,885.00

CONSERVATION Andres, Kristin M 69,970.72 2,100.00 72,070.72 Buck, Elizabeth C 123.50 123.50 Coombs, Joanne 856.25 856.25 Fougere, Mary M 45,823.94 16,002.98 900.00 62,726.92 Olson, Thomas A 2,392.88 2,392.88

PRINCIPAL PROJECTS & OPERATIONS Whalen, Terence M 95,350.00 425.00 95,775.00

FACILITIES Custodie, John 10,784.74 74.61 10,859.35 Jenkins, Rozalen J 16,928.18 16,928.18 Kaser, Gary 55,833.66 6,873.32 2,000.00 64,706.98 Powell, Lori 44,937.12 425.00 45,362.12 Rogers, Mary J 44,937.12 500.00 45,437.12 Silva, Matthew J 39,871.36 219.60 40,090.96 Whelan, Norman 63,008.59 10,053.66 1,600.00 74,662.25

48 Town of Chatham – 2014 Annual Wages Name Regular Wages Overtime Longevity Details Total

POLICE DEPARTMENT Amara, Joseph A 14,873.11 14,873.11 Anderson, Michael D 111,802.42 2,519.00 1,300.00 48,640.52 164,261.94 Bayer, Craig H 12,196.68 2,191.28 300.00 540.00 15,227.96 Boutin, Melanie A 52,205.28 350.00 52,555.28 Burnham, Connor B 45,798.64 4,178.82 7,199.17 57,176.63 Cauble, John D 116,759.18 2,000.00 360.00 119,119.18 De Oliveira, Amanda M 34,577.23 4,610.76 39,187.99 Glover III, William R 73,266.75 42,651.16 2,000.00 64,067.56 181,985.47 Goddard, Andrew B 87,920.40 29,215.62 1,200.00 1,992.69 120,328.71 Harris, Sarah A 93,863.40 24,514.09 900.00 18,767.97 138,045.46 Hemeon, Erin C 47,933.01 3,373.42 51,306.43 Hutton, Andrew P 62,542.95 8,181.35 300.00 8,469.25 79,493.55 Little, William S. J 76,003.27 12,650.40 600.00 40,257.02 129,510.69 Lynch, Rodney M 6,594.90 185.25 45,360.95 52,141.10 Malzone, Louis F 81,440.68 26,330.63 350.00 3,673.31 111,794.62 Massey, William G 91,778.40 35,146.09 850.00 15,358.95 143,133.44 Meehan, Jeanine M 46,821.17 10,498.99 300.00 57,620.16 Merigan, Christopher R 54,884.05 10,524.78 19,282.93 84,691.76 Murphy, Michael A 73,793.81 17,451.42 425.00 25,774.59 117,444.82 Pawlina, Mark R 178,031.64 178,031.64 Pentland, Kerrie E 42,994.35 4,395.44 47,389.79 Phillips, Geoffrey E 77,518.79 16,210.15 250.00 29,642.88 123,621.82 Powers, Thomas J 78,325.77 37,952.46 250.00 21,444.15 137,972.38 Ryder, Sean P 73,167.09 20,264.14 39,219.65 132,650.88 Skinner, Brian J 78,910.68 37,535.16 500.00 8,365.73 125,311.57 Vardakis, Christopher P 49,464.20 18,740.90 18,711.80 86,916.90 Whittle, John R 63,692.54 17,084.56 2,000.00 81,937.55 164,714.65 Wisniewski, Joshua S 65,347.54 12,271.77 350.00 59,749.13 137,718.44

ANIMAL CONTROL McDonough, Margaret 57,069.49 3,488.85 1,600.00 62,158.34

FIRE DEPARTMENT Ambriscoe, Michael 151,365.36 425.00 151,790.36 Bates, Vance 74,705.10 20,033.10 425.00 5.35 95,168.55 Black, Nicholas W 65,843.32 28,486.79 656.65 94,986.76 Clarke, Ryan 75,725.73 34,855.07 300.00 110,880.80 Connick, Peter E 108,768.80 4,000.00 112,768.80 Delande, William A 74,186.88 34,138.15 900.00 703.35 109,928.38 Depasquale, David M 83,351.31 26,647.10 1,300.00 471.87 111,770.28 Fellman, Violet A 79,624.98 12,613.58 700.00 508.20 93,446.76 Field, William RC 63,862.20 17,111.92 648.91 81,623.03 Fietz, Harrison R 654.00 654.00 Flynn, Matthew R 86,855.81 50,315.02 2,000.00 26.67 139,197.50 Heller, Mark R 79,193.38 40,672.38 500.00 120,365.76 Henderson, Stacey A 76,527.69 24,614.27 600.00 13.68 101,755.64 Higgins, Mark A 85,704.52 38,264.58 600.00 640.69 125,209.79 Holmes, Ryan C 71,886.38 13,024.07 500.00 291.20 85,701.65 Hunter, Timothy J 73,944.31 39,063.37 600.00 637.22 114,244.90 Laplante, Adam S 52.00 52.00 Long, Scott A 75,552.52 34,566.52 425.00 11.40 110,555.44 Lyman, Constance L 5,992.00 394.05 6,386.05 Martin, Suzanne A 43,685.89 1,166.67 44,852.56 McGrath, Rachel S 871.00 871.00 Moore, Kevin J 72,464.76 9,552.06 1,300.00 83,316.82 Pennypacker, Craig H 2,106.00 394.05 2,500.05 Ready, David 80,563.22 29,591.55 1,700.00 666.96 112,521.73 Ricard, Shawn M 59,200.41 11,620.01 439.76 71,260.18 Ruggiere, Nicholas P 65,830.90 19,333.23 13.68 85,177.81 Shevory, Richard 83,278.86 27,095.87 425.00 240.40 111,040.13 Silvester, Ralph 82,237.26 48,723.94 425.00 9.12 131,395.32 Smith, Gerard C 77,656.98 52,871.90 700.00 31.03 131,259.91 Tavano, Justin T 74,126.64 38,681.62 350.00 666.96 113,825.22 Wirtz, Wallace F. N 85,543.60 41,233.30 1,300.00 504.78 128,581.68 Young, James A 55,331.46 15,614.26 70,945.72

49 Town of Chatham – 2014 Annual Wages Name Regular Wages Overtime Longevity Details Total

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Badera Jr., James A 42,763.13 118.80 42,881.93 Brigham, Anna 44,159.20 44,159.20 Clark, Sarah B 39,207.28 1,992.06 250.00 41,449.34 Clarke, Michele A 57,378.56 128.38 350.00 57,856.94 Holbrook, Kristen E 8,111.93 8,111.93 Lagg, Paul J 77,264.16 600.00 77,864.16 McManus, George F 26,102.64 968.01 1,150.00 28,220.65 Olkkola, Eric R 26,102.64 250.00 26,352.64 Post, Justin J 77,625.12 77,625.12 Provos, Sara E 17,769.08 1,488.57 19,257.65 Ruffer, Deanna L 104,162.40 104,162.40 Thatcher, Lynn T 31,162.05 31,162.05

SHELLFISH CONSTABLES Doane, Shannon R 2,848.50 2,848.50 Vitale, Dominick J 2,855.25 2,855.25

HARBORMASTER Concannon, Leo V 3,514.50 3,514.50 Davis, David M 70.00 120.00 190.00 Deeg, Thomas J 8,346.00 8,346.00 Holm, Jason B 52,319.36 52,319.36 Horne, James M 18,280.00 1,935.00 20,215.00 Neiser, William F 2,304.18 162.00 2,466.18 Paulsen, Brooke C 5,325.75 729.00 6,054.75 Rocanello, Susan K 67,724.32 1,524.22 1,100.00 70,348.54 Ryder, Michael D 40,493.75 6,405.39 46,899.14 Seraphin, Andrew R 3,840.00 3,840.00 Sheppard, Peter A 5,517.25 282.75 5,800.00 Smith, Stuart F 98,508.64 2,000.00 100,508.64 Summers, John B 8,415.00 8,415.00 Twombly, Hunter J 7,029.00 153.00 7,182.00 Wilder, Gary N 3,588.75 3,588.75

COASTAL RESOURCES Beetham, Gerald W 3,489.00 3,489.00 Denn, Robert F 928.00 928.00 Dobbins, John F 536.50 536.50 Dobbins, Mark P 4,618.66 4,618.66 Felix, Allyson K 757.50 757.50 Gagne, Renee D 64,123.68 64,123.68 Hahner, Jeffrey 2,086.01 2,086.01 Higgins, John T 180.00 180.00 Hojnoski, Janine A 412.50 412.50 Hutchinson, Rachel C 54,186.00 54,186.00 Hutchinson, Thomas P 2,378.02 2,378.02 Keon, Theodore L 75,181.12 1,100.00 76,281.12 Kolb, Peter C 5,186.25 5,186.25 MacMullan, John J 5,872.50 5,872.50 Phillips, Suzanne 8,625.50 8,625.50 Ryder, Robert S 1,681.53 1,681.53 Sampson, Lawrence W 4,125.26 4,125.26 Simonitsch, Mark A 1,406.51 1,406.51 St. Pierre, Donald 750.00 750.00

HIGHWAY DEPT Borthwick, Gilbert R 1,840.00 1,840.00 Colby, Jeffrey S 118,450.64 700.00 119,150.64 Friend Jr, Gerald N 54,452.28 4,957.07 425.00 59,834.35 Friend, Kenneth M 58,555.31 3,723.66 1,900.00 64,178.97 Gates, Brian G 54,452.28 4,709.44 1,100.00 60,261.72 Nickerson Jr, Crayton S 10,512.00 10,512.00 Powers, Brian L 50,673.25 3,201.18 425.00 54,299.43 White Jr, Paul L 67,711.77 8,424.00 2,000.00 78,135.77

50 Town of Chatham – 2014 Annual Wages Name Regular Wages Overtime Longevity Details Total

SNOW & ICE Coholan, Richard E 992.50 992.50 Curtis, Adam L 96.00 96.00 Leonard, John K 360.00 360.00 Lusher, David M 552.00 552.00 Peter, Richard V 156.00 156.00 Telesmanick, Toby Z 228.00 228.00 Welch, Mark C 144.00 1,130.00 1,274.00

TRANSFER STATION Bremner, Jeffrey A 27,651.00 374.40 1,000.00 29,025.40 Eldredge, Joseph A 16,222.25 3,231.00 19,453.25 Gilley, Karl W 52,636.71 5,636.72 58,273.43 Hooper, Richard 6,382.50 1,158.75 7,541.25 Laurie, David 58,555.44 40.47 600.00 59,195.91 Leach, Ryan J 559.63 559.63 Leavenworth, Steven T 57,905.76 4,725.05 1,400.00 64,030.81 Mehall, Mark D 5,174.00 5,174.00 Underwood, Jennifer L 36,994.88 4,264.04 41,258.92

WATER DEPARTMENT Jones, Pamela J 51,641.28 6,087.51 425.00 58,153.79 Young, Robin A 37,102.24 317.44 37,419.68

CEMETERY Goodspeed, Linda M 12,646.50 12,646.50

HEALTH Beebe, Emily E H 56,721.53 56,721.53 Duncanson, Robert A 120,128.00 2,000.00 122,128.00 Giorgio, Judith 70,835.44 500.00 71,335.44 Griscom, Sarah B 10,123.73 10,123.73 Langlois, Dianne E 45,740.35 2,522.11 2,000.00 50,262.46 Norris, Deborah H 2,405.49 2,405.49

COUNCIL ON AGING Dalton, Katherine 1,186.50 1,186.50 Forsman, Penny G 22,047.75 22,047.75 Friedland, Kasey M 15,902.25 15,902.25 Golia, Gerald E 4,152.00 4,152.00 Gregory, Patricia A 4,658.70 4,658.70 Hoerner, Pauline G 36,354.84 2,700.00 39,054.84 Hosmer, Richard 835.14 835.14 Kallstrom, Roger W 12,912.60 12,912.60 Robinson, Paul M 4,848.21 4,848.21 Shannon, Linda L 6,730.75 6,730.75 Shea, M. Stephanie 3,386.25 3,386.25 Souza, Eva M 40,163.48 40,163.48 Speakman, Amanda L 62,219.68 62,219.68

PARKS & RECREATION Baldwin, Brendan W 3,833.38 3,833.38 Baldwin, Molly E 1,520.00 1,520.00 Barr, Aoife M 3,783.52 3,783.52 Barry, Kelly A 4,860.57 4,860.57 Barry, Liam B 4,220.15 4,220.15 Borde, Kathryn V 3,866.45 3,866.45 Borges, Helene 45,679.62 48.58 900.00 46,628.20 Briody, Justin D 3,881.25 3,881.25 Brown, Dylan 4,906.14 4,906.14 Brown, Taylor J 4,970.64 4,970.64 Burke, Aidan G 3,613.13 3,613.13 Callaghan, Charles G 5,131.07 5,131.07 Callaghan, India M 5,167.52 5,167.52 Callery, Brooke A 1,148.00 1,148.00 Callery, Jacqueline L 1,509.38 1,509.38 Camp, Robert J 826.50 826.50

51 Town of Chatham – 2014 Annual Wages Name Regular Wages Overtime Longevity Details Total

PARKS & RECREATION Childs, Benjamin F 237.50 237.50 Colby, Robert W 3,184.50 3,184.50 Constant, David J 50,870.88 70.06 1,600.00 52,540.94 Corres, Nilda I 1,551.38 1,551.38 Coulsey, Jacquelyn M 1,477.88 1,477.88 Coy, Frances R 4,269.14 4,269.14 D’Agostino, Danielle A 1,312.50 1,312.50 Deadrick, Margaret S 7,119.00 7,119.00 Delande, Cameron C 769.50 769.50 Dickson, Emily E 1,248.75 1,248.75 Donahue, Dylan C 2,622.38 2,622.38 Doyle, Robert F 4,612.33 4,612.33 Driscoll, John P 1,204.00 1,204.00 Farrell, Georgia A 51,184.54 913.00 52,097.54 Fougere, Paul L 50,685.04 8,675.88 600.00 59,960.92 Fox, Dylan R 1,567.50 1,567.50 Frederick, Thomas H 2,953.50 2,953.50 Friend, Ronald A 47,817.19 5,618.34 300.00 53,735.53 Fulcher, Jared E 25,995.75 750.75 26,746.50 Fulcher, Jerauld W 23,768.25 23,768.25 Gatzogiannis, George E 42,106.96 1,245.22 300.00 43,652.18 Grosso, Kayla J 1,596.00 1,596.00 Gulotta, Vincent E 16,196.69 1,957.50 18,154.19 Gustafson, Carl R 4,541.25 4,541.25 Hardigan, Susan T 4,510.00 4,510.00 Hart, Elizabeth A 4,398.75 4,398.75 Hendrix, Nicholas A 748.25 748.25 Hyson, Eric L 1,444.00 1,444.00 Hyson, Marina G 1,543.50 1,543.50 Jones, Diana Beatrice 3,330.25 3,330.25 Kane, Matthew Parker 5,212.39 55.14 5,267.53 Keenan, Patrick A 1,460.00 1,460.00 Kelemen, Adam D 1,467.75 1,467.75 Kelley, Jake F 4,823.00 4,823.00 Kelley, Ryan P 1,953.89 1,953.89 Kendrick, John K 10,235.50 285.50 10,521.00 Lanctot, Jeffrey P 3,486.00 3,486.00 Likos, David C 19,466.11 19,466.11 Lucey, Conor T 4,278.32 4,278.32 Mack, Christopher P 1,738.00 1,738.00 McCowen, Kristina L 1,653.75 1,653.75 Menoni, Molly E 1,396.50 1,396.50 Meshnick, Andrew B 5,132.77 5,132.77 Murphy, Joseph J 4,670.63 4,670.63 Murray, Colin J 460.75 460.75 O’Laughlin, Shannon M 3,950.64 3,950.64 Paige, Bruce J 1,257.50 1,257.50 Pavlakis, Aleczander J 1,420.25 1,420.25 Proudfoot, Jill M 3,883.00 3,883.00 Quinn, Walter W 18,447.57 2,463.10 20,910.67 Rafuse, John L 1,250.00 1,250.00 Rosen, Joshua M 1,697.88 1,697.88 Schepman, Ronnie L 3,092.17 3,092.17 Schultz, Alyssa M 1,645.88 1,645.88 Sequin, Alexandra M 860.00 860.00 Spiegel, Katherine M 1,897.64 1,897.64 Staake, Kevin S 1,752.00 1,752.00 Stark, Sharon E 50,624.77 350.63 50,975.40 Summers, Sean J 405.00 405.00 Sylvia, Timothy M 42,106.96 1,473.64 300.00 43,880.60 Tobin, Daniel L 126,299.20 2,000.00 128,299.20 Van Amson, Katherine P 4,407.00 4,407.00 Vaughn, Patrick T 1,316.25 1,316.25 Verrilli, Andrew J 1,739.52 1,739.52 Vespa, Michael A 5,549.27 55.14 5,604.41

52 Town of Chatham – 2014 Annual Wages Name Regular Wages Overtime Longevity Details Total PARKS & RECREATION White, Joseph C 11,401.24 11,401.24 Williamson, Ryan L 1,593.38 1,593.38 Wilson, Scott J 6,851.25 6,851.25 Winkfield, Suzanne F 50,189.17 247.50 50,436.67 Woodward, E. Penny 2,864.20 2,864.20

LIGHTHOUSE BEACH Carlson, Ian A 6,600.00 432.00 7,032.00 Niezgoda, Dean A 5,462.00 96.00 5,558.00 Norden, Arthur P 5,944.00 5,944.00 Politi, Colin J 5,993.00 81.00 6,074.00 Tuminelli, Nicholas F 7,536.00 264.00 7,800.00

STIPENDS AIRPORT COMMISSION Donovan, Peter 200.00 200.00 Hunter, Richard 400.00 400.00 Patterson, Nancy 200.00 200.00 Pennypacker, Craig 200.00 200.00 Rauscher, David 200.00 200.00

BOARD OF ASSESSORS Brown, Thomas 1,500 1,500 Burke, John 1,500 1,500 Franz, Robert 1,750 1,750

BOARD OF SELECTMEN Dykens, Jeffrey S 2,000.00 2,000.00 Roper, Timothy L 2,125.00 2,125.00 Seldin, Florence 2,375.00 2,375.00 Summers, Sean D 2,000.00 2,000.00 Sussman, Leonard M 750.00 750.00 Taylor, Seth T 1,250.00 1,250.00

CEMETERY COMMISSION Goodspeed, George 1,000.00 1,000.00 Hart, Stephan 500.00 500.00 Whitcomb, Susan 500.00 500.00

MODERATOR Litchfield, illiamW G 600.00 600.00

REGISTRARS OF VOTERS LaPorte, Virginia 300.00 300.00 Tobin, Frank H. 300.00 300.00

53 Annual Town Department/Committee Reports

54 Affordable Housing As part of this project, The Trustees of the We wish all of our former members all the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) met best in their future endeavors. The Commit- Committee to discuss the status of the guidelines. The tee is excited to welcome its newest mem- uring the past year, the Affordable Hous- Trustees provided updated policy guidance bers, Reverend Nancy Bischoff, Echo Karras Ding Committee continued its ongoing and approved the following 6 guiding princi- and Irene Van Dyne. We are pleased to have work to foster the creation of affordable ples that are based on the goals and priorities their experience and insight on our team and housing opportunities within the community. set forth in the Housing Production Plan: the Committee is always on the lookout for The Committee continues to use the Housing 1. Increase housing opportunities available new members. Production Plan (approved by DHCD in July to those who live or work in the commu- We look forward in the coming year to 2013) as a guide for our current and future nity but are hard-pressed to find afford- working with other Town committees, local activities. We are currently working on several able housing in Chatham or are finding it agencies and interested citizens to meet the initiatives listed as action items for Year 1 and difficult to continue to afford to live in the affordable housing challenges ahead. Year 2 of the 5-year plan. These include: community. While the goals set forth in the Respectfully submitted, Housing Production Plan suggests the need Shirley Smith, Chair Conducting Ongoing Community Educa- to make strides towards reaching the 10% Karolyn McClelland, Vice Chair tion - Educational/Outreach Video: state affordability goal under Chapter 40B, Rev. Nancy Bischoff, Clerk The Committee is developing an educational the Town should give top priority to pursu- Echo Karras outreach video. The goal of the video is to ing housing opportunities that support its Irene Van Duyn raise awareness of the pressing need for af- local citizenry even if the units may not be Bruce Beane fordable housing in our community. We are eligible for inclusion in the state Subsi- delighted and thankful to have several mem- dized Housing Inventory (SHI). bers of the community volunteer to take part 2. Develop year-round affordable rental Airport Commission in the video. The Committee will be working units to serve Chatham’s most financially he Airport Commission is regulated by with the staff from Channel 18 to ensure that vulnerable residents. the M.G.L. Chapter 90 and the Federal our final product is high quality and appropri- T 3. Identify and take advantage of proper- Aviation Administration (FAA) and Mas- ate for use in a variety of settings and formats. ties that have discounted or nominal sachusetts Department of Transportation acquisition costs, such as Town-owned Analyzing zoning and regulatory strategies: Aeronautics Division (Mass DOT) grant or tax foreclosure properties, to make the The Town was awarded a $10,000 grant assurances, these are available for viewing on development of affordable housing more through the County’s District Local Techni- our Town website. financially feasible. cal Assistance (DLTA) grant fund. This grant The Airport Commission along with our 4. Minimize impacts on the built environment was used to hire a consultant to analyze and Fixed Base Operator (FBO), The Cape Cod such as accessory apartments, small infill make recommendations on two key action Flying Circus has kept Chatham Municipal developments in existing neighborhoods, items listed in the housing production plan: Airport (CQX) as one of the best maintained or buy-down initiatives that convert exist- and secure general aviation airports in the 1. Modification of Accessory Apartment ing housing into affordable units. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This state- Bylaw 5. Develop a range of projects to serve a ment comes from Mass DOT and who along • Objectives: range of housing needs including housing with the FAA administrator’s regulations - Ev aluate existing bylaw and bylaws of for families, seniors, and special needs and grant funding for our facility. All federal other communities populations. grant improvement projects are funded as - Recommend changes that could foster 6. Encourage mixed-income development to follows: FAA 90%, Mass DOT 5% and the the creation of affordable units, including minimize stigmas associated with concen- Town of Chatham 5%. These grant percent- changes that may lead to the creation of trations of low-income units. ages change year to year based on federal affordable unit that may not count toward The consultant submitted the final recom- and state budgets. All state grant projects are the state’s 10% affordable housing goal. mendations in December 2014. The Commit- funded Mass DOT 80% and Town of Cha- 2. Capitalization of Affordable Housing Trust tee will be working with the AHTF Trustees tham 20%. Fund (AHTF) and the Analysis of the Trust to implement the updated guidelines. We will The Airport continues to progress on its 20 fund Guidelines also be working with the Planning Board to year master plan, at this time we are nearing • Objectives: implement the proposed amendments to the completion of the Snow Removal Equipment - Clarify the roles and responsibilities of accessory apartment bylaw for Town Meeting Building (SRE). This building will house the Board of Trustees. 2015. current snow removal equipment as well as - Implement a framework/template The Committee continues to coordinate future equipment. Also included in the build- including criteria to be used for the our planning activities with the Chatham ing is work shop space as well as storage. evaluation of projects. Housing Authority Executive Director, John The current schedule for completion is in late - Improve the application and decision making Stewart. spring of 2015. process for the allocation of trust funds The Committee experienced several The FBO through leased operations pro- - Update the funding guidelines to reflect changes to its membership over the past year. vides services that include refueling, flight the current market environment The Committee would like to thank Mary school and sightseeing (Cape Aerial Tours) - Implement procedures for reporting on McDermott for her long term of service. Her as well as aircraft maintenance and repairs the use of AHTF funds and for periodi- dedication, leadership and knowledge as (Stick and Rudder). Also the year round and cally reviewing and updating the guide Committee Chair will be greatly missed. The independently owned restaurant, Hanger B lines, including the frequency of this Committee would also like to thank Cindi has become a favorite with both pilots, visi- review. Maule and Valerie Loveland for their service. tors and locals. Unfortunately Hanger B was 55 damaged by a fire in the late fall and has been rabies in the Town of Chatham this year. This Aunt Lydia’s Cove closed for repairs. The restaurant is sched- is proof that the rabies baiting program has uled to open back up for the spring 2015. been a success. However, please remember Committee This year the FBO sponsored an open house to keep current on your dog and cat rabies he Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee spent on June 7th. This was a great success and vaccinations. All cats and dogs residing in Tthe majority of our 2014 meetings on brought many people to the airport to view the Town are required to be licensed yearly formulating a comprehensive plan for the the aircraft static display, antique car display, by law. You may obtain a license at the Town use of the upper and lower parking lots at the model railroads and enjoy a barbecue. Clerk’s office at the Town Hall. A current Municipal Fish Pier. A plan balancing the Currently the airport is without the former paper copy of your pet’s up-to-date rabies needs of the fishermen and residents and visi- skydiving operation. Under a corrective ac- certificate is required. tors who use the Pier’s two packing houses, tion plan agreed to by the Town, the airport Lastly, I would like to give my sincere fish market, observation deck and six charter commission has submitted a draft RFP for a thanks as always to the residents of Chatham, boats and the shuttle and tour boats proved skydiving operation to the FAA for comment. all personnel who often assist me with my to be a challenge. We sought input from the We are currently awaiting a reply from the duties from the Chatham Health Department, public through two public hearings and had FAA on the proposed RFP. At this time it is the Chatham Department of Public Works, many more Committee meetings open to the unclear if skydiving will be operating at CQX the Chatham Fire Department and the Cha- public before our plan was completed. We for the 2015 season. tham Police Department. Thank you for your presented our final proposal to the Board of Under the direction of the Selectmen the continued support and assistance. Selectmen and it was adopted unanimously Airport Commission has been expanded to 7 Respectfully submitted, without changes and went into effect in late members this year. The Commission would Meg McDonough June 2014. We also welcomed a new mem- like to welcome new members Huntley Chatham Animal Control Officer ber, Joel Rottner, filling the one vacant seat Harrison, Mike Geylin and Paula Lofgren. on our Committee. This year we would like to recognize the Total Calls for Service 502 Respectfully submitted, departure of longtime member of the Com- Dogs/Cats licensed 613 Kenneth F. Eldredge mission, David Rauscher and acknowledge Selectman’s Hearings 0 Chairman Richard Hunter for his many years of service Dog/Cat Bites 11 as Chairman and his continued service into Quarantines Issues 11 2015 as Vice Chairman. Both have served Dog/Cat Quarantined with Bites of Barnstable County on the Commission for many years and have Unknown Origin 5 been responsible for many positive changes Dogs Locked in Vehicles 13 Assembly of Delegates at the airport facility. The Commission would Barking Dog Complaints 18 he Assembly of Delegates is the leg- also like to thank our Airport Manager Tim Bats Submitted for Rabies Testing 3 Tislative branch of Cape Cod Regional Howard for his dedication to the facility, also Humans Treated for Post Exposure 2 Government (also known as Barnstable the Chatham Police Department for their Loose/Lost Dogs 97 County government). Each town within the security patrols of the airport and the Cha- Lost/Found Cats 19 county is duly represented on the Assembly tham Highway Department for runway snow Cats Returned to Owner 2 of Delegates. Delegates are elected by the removal. Animals Surrendered 2 voters from each town for a two-year (calen- In closing we would like to thank our Adopted Animals 5, 4 cats, 1 dog dar) term. Town staff liaison Terry Whalen for his many Coyote/Fox Complaints 14 On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, delegates efforts keeping us organized and informed. Marine Mammal Issues 13 were elected to serve and on January 2, 2013 Respectfully submitted, Deer Hit by Vehicles 3 assumed their duties and began the thirteenth Peter Donovan, Chairman Loose Livestock Issues 2, coyotes 2 session (2013 – 2014) of the Assembly of Richard Hunter, Vice Chairman Fines Levied $560.00 Delegates. Ronald Bergstrom (Chatham) was Craig H. Pennypacker, Commissioner elected Speaker, Teresa Martin (Eastham) Nancy Patterson, Commissioner Wildlife Picked Up was elected Deputy Speaker, and Janice Huntley Harrison, Commissioner Rabbits 2 O’Connell continued as the Assembly Clerk. Mike Geylin, Commissioner Swans 1 The Assembly of Delegates holds regular Paula Lofgren, Commissioner Turtles 2 meetings on the first and third Wednesday of Respectfully submitted, Hawks 1 each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Chamber Hall Raccoons 3 of the Assembly of Delegates, First District Seagulls 4 Courthouse in Barnstable. The vote of each Animal Control Officer Foxes 3 delegate is a weighted vote based on the 2010 Snakes 1 U. S. Decennial Census. Barnstable has the he year 2014 was another busy year the largest weighted vote of 20.92% and Truro TAnimal Control Department. The sum- Stable Inspections has the smallest weighted vote of 0.93%. mer was busy with numerous reports of dogs Horses 20 The legislative powers of county govern- locked in vehicles during the hot weather. Ponies 12 ment are vested in the Assembly of Dele- The Chatham Pet Food Pantry has really Donkeys 5 gates, and except as provided in the Barn- taken off. We have had so many generous Sheep 2 stable County Home Rule Charter, the acts donations that we are looking for a bigger Goats 15 of the Assembly of Delegates are required space to store more food. The pantry is open Chickens 75 to be by ordinance. Ordinances are brought to any pet owner in need. Rabbits 8 We have had no new positive cases of forward to the Assembly of Delegates and

56 then referred for review and discussion to a Members of each Standing Committee will for Charter Review: $20,000. - Ordinance Standing Committee of the Assembly by the review the components of all proposed ordi- 13-05 adopted by Assembly on 8/21/13. Speaker prior to receiving a recommenda- nances assigned to and under consideration • Supplemental Appropriation to FY 2014 tion from the committee for a vote by the full by each appropriate committee prior to issu- budget from funds derived from the Vehicle Assembly. The public has the opportunity to ing a report to the full Assembly. Replacement Stabilization Fund for FY14 participate in the process when a proposed An important and significant responsibility for new vehicles – Ordinance 13-08 ad- ordinance is scheduled for a public hearing of the Assembly is the review and adoption opted by Assembly on 11/6/13. by the appropriate Standing Committee. of a proposed budget for the ensuing fiscal • Supplemental Appropriation to FY 2014 Delegates are appointed to serve on the year. A proposed budget is submitted to budget from funds remaining at the close Standing Committees of the Assembly and the Assembly of Delegates by the Board of of FY13 – for County Services $11,000, may also be appointed to serve on special County Commissioners (executive branch of Health & Human Services $112,000, and committees. A Charter Review Committee Barnstable County government) each Febru- Planning & Development $100,000 - Or- was appointed by the Speaker and members ary. Standing Committees meet with depart- dinance 13-09 adopted by Assembly on met throughout the fiscal year. The commit- ment managers, review their budgets and 11/6/13. tee concluded its work in May and issued programs, look at the goals and effectiveness • Supplemental Appropriations to FY 2014 a report and recommendations to the full of each program, and consider information budget from Statutory Reserve Funds Assembly. The full context of the report and that is gathered through the public hearing and funds remaining at the close of FY13 all meeting videos, agenda and minutes can process prior to making a recommendation for County Services related to Fertilizer be viewed on the county web site at www. to the full Assembly for a vote. This budget Management Program – Ordinance 13-10 barnstablecounty.org/charter-review-commit- process typically takes place between Febru- adopted by Assembly on 11/20/13. tee-agendas-minutes/. ary and May of each year. • Supplemental Appropriations to FY 2014 During FY2014 (July 1, 2013 through budget from Statutory Reserve Funds set Standing Committees June 30, 2014), the Assembly of Delegates aside at the close of FY13 for Planning • Economic Affairs: addresses economic adopted seven ordinances (#13-05 through & Development related to the Cape Cod development in Barnstable County 13-11, 14-01 and 14-02). A complete list of Commission flyover mapping project – • Finance: reviews the budget and looks at all ordinances adopted by the Assembly of Ordinance 13-11 adopted by Assembly every major decision rendered by the Barn- Delegates is available upon request or can on 11/20/13. stable County government that has financial be viewed on the county website at www. • Supplemental Appropriations to FY 2014 implications including inter-governmental barnstablecounty.org/assembly-of-delegates/ budget from additional revenues to be fiscal policies and procedures ordinances. earned during FY14 dredging for County • Governmental Regulations: address all Below is a list of the Standing Committees Services related to dredging - $221,000 and matters relating to the Regional Policy Plan and Special Committees, and a summary de- from supplemental appropriations for Pub- (committee composition consists of the scription of the ordinances and subject matter lic Safety related to Fire Training Academy Chairs of all other Standing Committees) that were reviewed by the committees and - $19,500 – Ordinance 14-01 adopted by • Health and Human Services: addresses ordinances adopted by the Assembly during Assembly on 3/19/14. matters relating to public health, social fiscal year 2014. • Appropriations for Barnstable County FY services and housing 2015 operating budget: $28,397,442 – Or- • Natural Resources: addresses matters Finance dinance 14-02 adopted by Assembly after relating to environmental matters • Transfer Appropriations to FY 2014 budget reconsideration on 5/21/14; disapproved • Public Services: addresses matters relating from the Appropriated Reserve Fund and by County Commissioners on 5/28/14; and to public services Appropriated Stabilization Fund for Miscel- override voted by Assembly on 5/30/14. laneous/ Legal Services for Special Counsel Government Regulations Thirteenth Session of the Assembly of Delegates Town Representation • To establish a Fertilizer District of Criti- cal Planning Concern pursuant to the Cape during FY 2014 – 7/1/13 through 6/30/14 Cod Commission Act – Ordinance 13-07 adopted by Assembly on 9/18/13. • Amendment to the Cape Cod Commission Regulations for Revisions to Development of Regional Impact Thresholds – Ordinance 13-06 adopted by Assembly on 10/2/13. Economic Affairs, Health & Human Services Natural Resources, and, Public Services • Reviewed and recommended department budgets to the Finance Committee for FY 2015 proposed operating budget – Ordi- nance 14-02. Respectfully submitted, Ronald J. Bergstrom Chatham Delegate

57 Bikeways Committee Board of Assessors For an in-depth review, see Health Agent’s report. he Bikeways Committee was formed in he Town of Chatham fiscal year 2014 Respectfully submitted, Tthe fall of 2003 to serve as an advisory Tvalues were approved in August 2013 Edward W. Sheehan, Chairman committee to the Board of Selectmen and and tax rate was approved by the Massachu- Mary Ann Gray, Vice Chairman was given the following charge: setts Department of Revenue in September Edwin (Ted) Whittaker 2013. Tax amounts were committed to the Dr. Alan Ward 1. To advise, in concert with the Town’s Tax Collector and bills were then issued in Ronald C. Broman public safety officials, on the creation of October of 2013. rules and regulations governing the use of The Assessors’ web page continues to pro- the Town’s Bike Paths with emphasis on vide data access by logging onto the Town of Cable Advisory Committee safety and security. Chatham website at www.chatham-ma.gov; 2. To advise on the physical implementation urrently the Cable Advisory Committee going to “Departments” and then “Assess- of those rules and regulations via signage, consists of three (3) voting members. ing”. The Assessors Maps can be accessed C markings, bike racks and security both on The mission of the Committee is to be called through the GIS as well with the updated in- the Trail and within the Town. on from time to time to convene for the pur- tegration of Maps-On-Line with the taxpayer 3. To advise and recommend on additional pose of discussing and making recommenda- database; offering users more options and local Trail connections via dedicated trails tions on cable related topics, and in particu- details. Ownership and address changes now or share the road access. lar, the Town’s cable television contract. happen on a regular basis to assist our users 4. To advise and recommend on connections with more current and up to date information. The current members are: to other towns. The office staff is a strong resource for • Huntley Harrison, Chairman 5. To maintain bicycle safety and education both public and interdepartmental sup- • Richard Garvin programs in both the community and the port; with Candace Cook, Assessing Clerk; • Lisa Franz schools. Cathy Schaeffer, Office Manager and Andy 6. To represent Chatham at meetings with Although the Committee can function as Machado, Director of Assessing. other regional Bike Path groups. is, it would be good to have two additional The Assessor’s Office is also the Town’s members for a total of five. The Committee meets monthly and worked US Passport Acceptance Facility. During The current cable television contract diligently during 2014 on many aspects of the current period, 115 passport applications between the Town of Chatham and Comcast bicycling in Chatham including monitor- have been accepted. We have many families runs from January 2011 through January ing conditions on the Old Colony Rail Trail on vacation who use our services. This offer- 2021. The Cable Advisory Committee works (OCRT) through regular use by Committee ing is a widely utilized community benefit. with other towns to define the fee structure, members. The following are some specific The Board wishes to express their strong network services, programming, service to accomplishments of the Committee in 2014: appreciation to the entire Assessing staff. public buildings, FCC requirements, etc. Their diligent work and attention to detail are Essentially, anything that Comcast does in • We conducted the annual Bicycle Safety to be commended. Chatham is covered in the contract. The program for children in May in conjunc- Respectfully submitted, Cable Advisory Committee was involved in tion with the Police Department. It was Robert B. Franz, Chairman the contract negotiations leading up to the presented at the school auditorium. Nick Brown current ratified contract, and subsequently re- • We collaborated with other town bicycle John Burke committees, particularly Harwich, with searched and made recommendations for the whom we share the Old Colony Bike Trail. additional contract with Cape Cod Commu- • Bicycling in Chatham maps were again Board of Health nity Media Center to fund the Public Access made available at locations around Town Channel 99. The Committee will be review- and on the bike trail. uring the year the Board of Health had ing the performance of the Media Center in • The Committee continued to stay involved D10 regular meetings & 9 staff meet- 2015/2016 as that contract has a five-year in the planning process for the West Cha- ings, allowing for 59 hearings/discussions of performance review stipulation. tham Corridor improvement project and which 28 were sewer related. The remaining In addition to Channel 99, the Committee the Crowell Road/Route 28 Intersection 31 were variance reviews. The Board also has oversight and contractual responsibility Improvement project. Other long range conducted 8 site visits and continued with for the Town government channel, 18, and planning for bicycle transportation was also oversight of new or repaired septic systems. the educational channel, 22. part of the Committee’s work in 2014. In May/June, the members met with the Comcast returns to Chatham 4.5% of the Respectfully submitted, Park & Recreation Commission at Light- Gross Annual Revenue collected from cable Ron Holmes, Chairman house Beach. Both parties agreed that contin- service fees of approximately $3.33 million Debbie Swenson, Vice-Chairman ued vigilance and additional signage, along dollars. This return amounts to $150,000, Karen McPherson, Clerk with public education, are necessary. which is split between the Public Access, Doug Nichols On November 3, 2014, the Board held a Education, and Government channels (PEG). David Widing hearing to discuss the application of fertil- This breaks down as follows: Steve Wardle izer in Chatham. On December 18, 2014 two • Public Access Channel 99 – 1.5% or Tom Patton members attended the Assembly of Delegates $50,000 Chambers. The end result was a unanimous • Education Channel 22 – 1% or $33,000 positive vote. • Government Channel 18 – 2% or $67,000 The Board wishes to thank all staff person- nel who assist us throughout the year.

58 The Cape Cod Community Media Center highlights their events and activities in a primarily in more inland areas where most manages Channel 99 and provides five towns video format. We are extremely fortunate to public water supply wells are located and a state-of-the-art media resource center with have the support of the Board of Selectmen along the shores of the Cape’s many inland studios, control rooms, editing facilities, and and the Chatham Chamber of Commerce in ponds, threatened to cause more serious a set of courses available to the towns for a our production effort. groundwater contamination and increased nominal membership fee. Community mem- Moving forward into 2015, the Committee eutrophication in surface waters. Those con- bers can be trained to use video equipment will again focus on Chatham Today program- cerns have been borne out. and to produce their own shows. ming. Future plans include specials for the The Section 208 Plan Update, conducted The Education Channel will be the televi- Sewer Plant, the Conservation Trails, the new under Section 208 of the federal Clean Water sion station for the Monomoy Regional Chatham Shark Center, and other interesting Act, seeks to address excessive nutrient School District. It will televise the School aspects of Chatham. loading in a majority of the Cape’s 57 major Committee meetings, student created produc- Finally, the Committee would like the embayment watersheds through cost effec- tions, and the school bulletin board featuring Board of Selectmen to consider a modest tive and supportable actions by towns on a special events, sports, the lunch menu, and budget for the Committee to pay for certain watershed-by-watershed basis. The extensive other items of interest to the school com- marketing expenses. Currently, all market- public outreach and stakeholder process was munity. The new high school features a TV ing efforts are confined to free sources, as important as the technical work and in- studio and control room facility that will and Chatham Channel 18 is handling any novative decision-support tools developed in provide live cablecasts to both Chatham and need for equipment and media. If we could support of the plan. Harwich. somehow receive a small grant of $500.00, Overcoming the challenges to restoring The Government Channel provides it would be helpful to further the outreach of many of Cape Cod’s marine ecosystems re- citizens live viewing of various committee this important Chatham resource in the form quires a new approach. The draft Section 208 meetings from the Annex as well as streamed of additional marketing, such as flyers, leave Plan Update reflects a new approach with five and archived meetings on the town website. pieces, and cards. basic principles. Currently, any Town committee can request Respectfully submitted, The plan is watershed based. The most to have their meeting recorded and self-serve Huntley Harrison, Chair effective and efficient solutions are found rooms for this purpose have been set up in Richard Garvin by beginning the consideration of solutions the Community Center. In fact, earlier this Lisa Franz within the jurisdiction of the problem. year Media Coordinator Ryan Darmon and The plan leverages existing local plans by the Channel 18 staff received the Kenneth making use of the enormous amount of data Pickard Municipal Innovation Award from Cape Cod Commission and input already collected by Towns as part the Massachusetts Municipal Association for he Cape Cod Commission is the regional of their comprehensive wastewater manage- creating these self-service meeting rooms. Tland use planning, economic develop- ment planning to date. This clearly demonstrates the Town’s com- ment, and regulatory agency for Barnstable All solutions are considered – everything mitment to increasing the effectiveness and County, Massachusetts. It was created in has to be on the table. The plan takes into ac- transparency of local government. The Chan- 1990 to serve the citizens and 15 towns count all technologies and strategies that may nel 18 staff also covers Town events, such as that comprise Cape Cod. The Commission be successful on Cape Cod. It evaluates each the 4th of July Parade, First Night, the Polar works toward maintaining a healthy balance technology or approach individually and then Plunge, etc. And they assist with the produc- between economic progress and environmen- looks for appropriate places for its use as part tion of Chatham Today. tal vitality. “Keeping a special place special” of a watershed scenario. Given the dates of contract review and describes the agency’s mission to protect the The purpose of the plan is to set the involvement, the Cable Advisory commit- region’s unique qualities. parameters for the discussion of solutions on tee spent the majority of 2014 focusing on The 19-member appointed Cape Cod a watershed basis. The watershed scenarios Chatham Today, a monthly video chronicle Commission board represents a wide spec- developed represent a range of options. They of Town events, activities, and current Town trum of the region and provides oversight for do not suggest an optimal solution. information. Now in its third year, Chatham a staff of 40 professionals. Cost is considered as part of every water- Today produced monthly segments through- This report represents broad areas of the shed scenario and the impact on individual out the year, and during particularly busy Commission’s work and responsibilities, homeowners is a primary concern. If a solu- months, we try to produce two segments per highlighting several specific projects and tion isn’t affordable, it’s not doable. month. The segments run on Public Access initiatives. The purpose of the Section 208 Plan Channel 99, Facebook and YouTube, and if Update is to develop an integrated water the content is not calling attention to specific Section 208 Plan Update and wastewater management system that private businesses, also run on Channel 18. The update of the 1978 Section 208 Cape includes a series of phased approaches that Additionally, the segments produced in 2014 Cod Area-Wide Water Quality Management will remediate groundwater and surface water attempted to highlight various enterprises in Plan, as directed by the Commonwealth, impairments in each watershed. Chatham through on-location productions. began in earnest in July 2013 with the first of The Commission issued a draft report to This past year we have produced specials for more than 170 community stakeholder and state and federal regulators in June 2014, the First Night, Chatham Airport, the Chatham supporting advisory committees. public draft in August 2014 and anticipates Marconi Maritime Center, The Chatham The 1978 plan identified increasing filing a final draft with MassDEP in March Anglers, The Coast Guard, the Cape Cod residential densities and a three-fold summer 2015. Commercial Fisherman’s Alliance, and the population influx as the cause of isolated Chamber of Commerce. Nationwide, there water quality and wastewater management are very few towns that produce a show that problems. It anticipated that future growth,

59 Fertilizer Management DCPC tion Service (GIS) dataset. Towns historically economic development planning needs. As In response to state legislation that would re- contracted for such services independently. FRED develops, new layers of data, includ- move the ability of individual communities to With most towns participating, an estimated ing local zoning regulations, will be added to regulate fertilizers, the Commission initiated $1 million in savings was realized. The cost increase its application and utility. a Cape-wide fertilizer management District to Chatham for the flyover, which took place Regional Solid Waste Negotiations of Critical Planning Concern (DCPC). Devel- in April 2014, was less than $4,000. The Commission facilitated regional negotia- opment of the DCPC and its implementing CEDS/Economic Development tions for solid waste disposal on behalf of 11 regulations included stakeholder meetings The Commission submitted the first five- Cape communities, as well as a number of with landscape, turf management and fertil- year update to the Comprehensive Economic off-Cape towns. These negotiations resulted izer industry professionals, as well as numer- Development Strategy (CEDS) in June 2014, in an initial $17 per ton reduction in prices ous opportunities for public comment and in- establishing regional priority projects for the offered by Covanta through its SEMASS put. The DCPC was approved by Barnstable next five years. CEDS is an important plan- trash-to-energy plant in Rochester and the County in October 2013 and provided towns ning document that provides additional fed- timing of the regional negotiation allowed with the opportunity to adopt local bylaws eral economic resources and grant opportuni- new lower-cost alternatives to enter the consistent with the implementing regulations. ties. Implementation of CEDS initiatives by marketplace. This project was funded with Participation was voluntary. the Commission and the Cape Cod Economic District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) By the end of 2014, Chatham and six other Development Council was instrumental in grant fund administered by the Commission. towns adopted local fertilizer management demonstrating the County’s commitment regulations under the DCPC, all of which Communications/Outreach to economic development, which led to were approved as consistent. Under a Joint Initiative with Barnstable the designation of Barnstable County as an County, a Joint Communications Plan de- Regional Policy Plan Update Economic Development District by the U.S. veloped through the Commission and other The required five-year update to the Re- Economic Development Administration in County departments was recommended to the gional Policy plan started with three regional December 2013. Barnstable County Commissioners. meetings in December 2014 focusing on the Chapter H reform The Commission newsletter, The Reporter, history of Cape Cod, its people, and factors On May 8, 2014, the Cape Cod Commission was redeveloped into a website (capecod- that led to where it is today. approved the first increased thresholds under commission.org/newsletter) and occasional The last update in 2009 represented the authority granted by the elected Assembly print publication. first substantial reorganization of the guid- of Delegates in fall 2013. Chapter H of the From January through May 2014, Com- ance document since it was first drafted, Commission’s Code of Regulations allows mission Executive Director Paul Niedzwiecki separating the regulatory and planning sec- for increases in developments of regional met with all boards of selectmen and the tions. Those changes and others were based impact (DRI) review thresholds by the Com- Barnstable Town Council to provide an up- on recommendations of the 21st Century mission. date on Commission activities and progress Task Force, a broad-based panel appointed Approved was a revised DRI threshold of of the Section 208 Plan Update. to perform an outside review of the Commis- up to 40,000 square feet for proposed Re- In spring 2014, citizen-initiative petitions sion. search & Development and Light Manufac- seeking town-level action to begin with- For the 2015 update, the Commission will turing Uses in the following designated areas: drawal from the Cape Cod Commission were build on those earlier reforms. Among the Jonathan Bourne Drive, Bourne; Edgerton presented as town meeting articles in eight goals for this RPP update are to: Drive, Falmouth; Falmouth Technology Park, towns and as a citizen petition for Barnstable • ease the local comprehensive planning Falmouth; and Sandwich Industrial Park, Town Council action. All were defeated, process, Sandwich either on procedural votes or direct votes on • provide regulatory incentives for neighbor- In these areas research & development and the merits. ing towns to plan together, light manufacturing uses are allowed up to Regulatory Program (Highlights) • simplify the regulatory process, 40,000 square feet without the need for Com- MP RENAISSANCE, BREWSTER: Two • create a framework for regional capital mission review. The limited areas for which minor modifications to the 2012 Develop- planning. threshold relief was provided represent an ment of Regional Impact approval for a initial, but not last step for the use of Chapter Strategic Information Office residential care facility on Route 124. H. Interest has already been expressed by The Commission’s Strategic Information LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT several towns in pursuing other such designa- Office (SIO) continued its technical support CENTER, DENNIS: After a lengthy review tions at locations across the Cape. and development of an e-permitting platform allowing for extensive public comment, for Cape towns. Chatham was among the first Smarter Economy Conference both written and through more than 15 three towns piloted for e-permitting under a The May 2014 Smarter Economy conference public hearings and subcommittee meet- $500,000 Community Innovation Challenge introduced a new online planning tool called ings, in January 2014 the full membership Grant sought by and awarded to the Commis- FRED, Flexible Regional Economic Devel- of the Commission denied an application sion. Since the initial grant and through 2014, opment. Driven by 17 information layers of by Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc. for a new the Commission applied more than $200,000 land use, economic and social data, FRED 106,000-square-foot store on Theophilus in additional funding to this effort in District helps identify development potential and F. Smith Road in Dennis. An appeal of the Technical Assistance and Commission funds. challenges in user-selected areas of the Cape. Commission’s denial of a Development of Other regional SIO projects included For towns, FRED represents a new way to Regional Impact permit for this proposed Cape-wide aerial flyover for digital mapping plan and identify the locations best suited for development was filed and dismissed by for a comprehensive Geographic Informa- new development, redevelopment and other stipulation in June 2014.

60 FALMOUTH SOUTH COAST WA- Highlighted Transportation Projects Cape Cod Regional TERSHEDS COMPREHENSIVE TRAFFIC COUNTING PROGRAM: The WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN: Commission’s transportation staff conducted Technical High School On February 27, 2014 the Cape Cod Com- annual summer traffic counts in Chatham, District mission approved, with conditions, the including automatic traffic recorders (ATRs) application of the Town of Falmouth for the and turning movement counts (TMCs). Traf- ape Cod Regional Technical High School Falmouth Comprehensive Wastewater Man- fic data is available online: www.capecod- Cwill provide an opportunity to acquire agement Plan (CWMP)/Targeted Wastewater commission.org/counts high quality technical, academic, and social Management Plan (TWMP) as a Develop- Roadway segments and intersections in skills preparing our students for success in ment of Regional Impact. Chatham included Route 137 south of Queen our changing world. Anne Road, Route 28 east of Barn Hill Road, Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Water Resources Route 28 west of Crowell Road, Route 28 at (CCRTHS) was established in 1973 as a Water Staff provides technical assistance to the Harwich/Chatham line, Route 28 west of public technical high school. The CCRTHS the towns, citizens and the County on water Stage Harbor Road, Route 28 north of Stony district draws students from 12 towns extend- resources projects including: water supply, Hill Road, Morris Island Road north of Stage ing from Mashpee to Provincetown. For our wastewater and stormwater management, Island Road, Old Queen Anne Road north school year 2013-2014, we had 655 students fresh water ponds, and marine waters, of Stepping Stones Road, Sam Ryder Road enrolled in 17 different technical programs Project assistance included numerous north of Middle Road, Shore Road south of with an operating budget of $13,505,905. technical assessments, Cape-wide well Barcliff Avenue, Stage Harbor Road south of The Town of Chatham had 22 students monitoring, planning, education and regula- Route 28, Stepping Stones Road east of Old enrolled at CCRTHS as of October 1, 2013. tory review on all aspects of Cape Cod’s Queen Anne Road, Stony Hill Road East of The assessment for Chatham in FY14 was water resources. Water staff participates on a Route 28 and Training Field Road south of $384,752. variety of local and regional committees and Echo Lane. strives to develop strategies to implement Technical Areas of Study cost-effective solutions to capitalize on com- CONNECTING TOWN CENTERS: This • Auto Collision Technology mon regional needs across the Cape. July 2014 report identified existing and rec- • Dental Assisting Coordinated PALS (Ponds and Lake Stew- ommended pedestrian and bikeway connec- • Health Technology ards) pond sampling program tions to village centers across Cape Cod. Two • Auto Technology connections were recommended for the Town • Early Childhood Transportation of Chatham: 0.75-mile “Share the Road” • Horticulture The Cape Cod Commission’s transportation connection from Old Harbor Road to Depot • Carpentry staff provides technical expertise in transpor- Road to Hitching Post Road to Tip Cart Lane • Electrical tation and traffic-related matters for the Com- to Crowell Road to rail trail; and 0.35-mile • Information Technology mission, its staff, and the 15 Cape Cod towns. “Share the Road” connection from Chatham • Cosmetology The Cape Cod Commission Act charges the Bars Road to Shore Road bike route. • Engineering Commission with furthering and coordinating • Marine Services the provision of “adequate capital facilities,” District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) • Culinary Arts including transportation services, through For the past several years, the Common- • Graphic Arts the goals and standards specified in the Cape wealth of Massachusetts has allocated funds • Plumbing Cod Regional Policy Plan. to each of the state’s 14 regional planning • Heating, Ventilation, and The Commission provides administrative agencies, the Cape Cod Commission among Air Conditioning and staff support for the Cape Cod Metropol- them, to help municipalities with sustainable • Welding itan Planning Organization (MPO), and the development and to encourage municipalities Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee to form partnerships to achieve planning and Highlights from Cape Cod Tech (CCJTC). development goals consistent with state and 2013-2014 School Year The CCJTC is the transportation plan- regional priorities. • Graduated 137 seniors in June 2014, 5 from ning advisory group that reviews, discusses, In FY 2014, $186,965 was committed for Chatham. and votes on recommendations to the MPO, five projects with overall regional coordina- • CCRTHS had the highest graduation rate which meets to review, direct, and vote on tion. These included: of 95.6% in June 2014 for Cape Cod public aspects and products of the transportation • CHATHAM: Support implementation of and charter schools. planning process. housing production plan and support for the • CCRTHS students meet the same academic In FY2014, the Commission administered affordable housing trust fund, $10,000 standards required by the state for all of the more than $30 million in Cape-based trans- • HARWICH: Support the Town’s efforts sending schools. portation projects, funded through the Cape to develop growth scenario options in the • Improved public and community relations Cod Transportation Improvement Program village of East Harwich, $34,965 by servicing community members in our (TIP). Respectfully submitted, shops at the school. Community members The TIP is a list of transportation system Michael J. Skelley saved $501,496 in labor charges overall. projects to be implemented with federal and • Thirty-eight students received John and state funds available for Cape Cod. Projects Abigail Adams Scholarships, 1 from Cha- may include roadway, bicycle, pedestrian, tham. and transit improvements. The TIP includes • Thirty-nine students were inducted to the four years of projects developed in accor- National Technical Honor, 4 from Chatham. dance with federal laws.

61 • Fifteen juniors in Health Tech passed the • Six students were honored for the Cape camp. Project offered great experience for State Certified Nursing Exam. Verdean essay contest and one was the students and a major assistance to a non- • At the SkillsUSA State level competi- winner selected by the Harwich Historical profit camp for families with a child that tion, sixteen students won medals, 1 from Society. has life threatening illness. Chatham. Examples of medals won: Marine • The Spanish Department attended Phi- • Graphic Arts made a solid connection to Service Technology, Career Showcase Arts lanthropy Day with four students from Cape Cod Community College by paving & Communication and Non-Traditional CCRTHS. Students participated in work- the way for students to earn college credit Career Portfolio, Career Showcase Human shops and presented their experience to through their high school level work. Services. School Committee. • One hundred percent of Health Tech stu- • At the SkillsUSA District level competi- • Special Education held after school support dents passed the state written and practical tion, eleven students won medals, 1 from providing sports, bowling, food pantry CNA exam. Chatham. Medals won: Computer Mainte- visits, school play and the talent show. Two • Horticulture built walkways on campus nance, Marine Service Technology, Com- students received the Rita DeSiata Scholar- and serviced the campus grounds irrigation mercial Baking, Cosmetology Over 500 ship. system. Hours, Teamworks Carpentry, Teamworks • Our School Counseling Department • Roots and Roses floral shop utilized aceF - Electrical, Teamworks Mason, Teamworks sponsored a weeklong “Break Free from book and public venues with the goal of Plumbing, Collision Repair, Computer Depression” curriculum from Children’s increasing opportunities for student hands- Maintenance and Nurse Assisting Hospital to all ninth grade students during on experiences. • At the Massachusetts 2014 FFA State health. Also each of the four counselors ran • HVAC students repaired equipment in the Convention, CCRTHS won Best Dressed a support group for a targeted population of school such as installing air conditioning Chapter Award, 100% Membership Award students. in Adult Education Office, and in two shop and Membership Growth Award. One • The Art Department sold several pieces of areas. student won third place for Individual Safe student art work to CCT faculty and com- • Welding students made visits to both large Equipment Operation Career Development munity. The proceeds went to individual industry sites and local shops and were Event and one student was elected 2014- students. visited by two technical colleges who pre- 2015 Massachusetts State President. • Auto Collision Department increased shop sented opportunities after graduation. • Computer/21st Century Learning Course output by 20 percent. • The Information Technology shop instituted senior students participated in the hands-on • Auto Technology established one to one a new safety program for students aligned personal finance simulation Credit for Life computing with a fully web-based textbook. to both state and OSHA frameworks. Fair. Forty-two local employers attended • At the Mass Auto Dealers competition stu- • All freshmen passed the Engineering Tech- our CCT Job Fair to recruit our skilled dents won first place in the state then placed nology MCAS with proficient or advanced student technicians. twelfth in the national competition. One scores. • The English Department piloted the student received the highest written test • In the Plumbing Shop ninety percent of PARCC exam in grades 10 and 11. score in the Ford/AAA competition, and we students passed the Tier Three test. • The Advanced Placement Language Course placed second overall in that competition. • Eighty-three qualified students participated completed its second year. • Carpentry Department was heavily involved in placements for Cooperative Education, • A freshman Health class was designed to with the refurbishing of the Gilmore House, Internships and Student Practicums for real- address the physical, mental/emotional and a structure on campus. All senior students life work experience. social health needs of ninth graders. completed the OSHA Training Program. • CCRTHS continued to address capital • The Library was successful in maintaining • In Cosmetology, all five seniors who took needs from the long range capital plan before and after school hours for students the Cosmetology State Exam passed, all this summer with the replacement of the to work on homework, papers and projects. eight juniors and five sophomores who took school's electrical switchgear (approxi- Approximately twenty students utilized this the Nail Technician State Exam passed. mately $380,000). However, CCRTHS also on a daily basis. • Culinary Arts provided the food service continues to seek a partnership with the • The Math Department fully implemented for the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Massachusetts School Building Authority the MA 2011 standards at 11th-12th level Home and Garden Show as a shop fundrais- (MSBA) for a major renovation or replace- with new Algebra 2 texts for the new cur- er for the Jean Gage Memorial Scholarship. ment of the facility because remaining riculum. A web page for The Hidden Cove Restau- physical plant issues exceed the capacity of • In Physical Education, pedometers were rant was developed. the operating budget. assigned to students and steps per day were • Dental Assisting seniors participated in five Please visit our website: www.capetech.us recorded. weeks of internship and worked alongside for more information. • In Science, the 2013 MCAS results show staff in local dental offices. This experience Respectfully submitted, 100% of students who took the Bio MCAS resulted in two job offers for students. All Buck Upson passed and 94% of students who took the sixteen Dental Assisting students assisted CCRTHS School Committee Engineering/Technology MCAS passed. in the Ellen Jones Dental Clinic as part of Modern Chemistry is being implemented to their shop training. support Chemistry 11 and 12. • Early Childhood Education staffing model Cape Cod Regional • In Social Studies, a quality Advanced allowed the preschool to remain open an Placement course was implemented for hour longer. Transit Authority grade 11 World History. Eighteen students • Electrical students completed a huge out- he Cape Cod Regional Transit Author- completed the AP world history course and side job wiring eight cabins in Brewster and Tity (CCRTA) has provided in Chatham took the AP exam. updating electrical distribution of the whole 17,376 one-way passenger trips from July

62 2013 through June 2014 (FY14). dition that a draft plan be completed within Cape Light Compact CCRTA provided 104 general public 12 months so much of the effort on wastewa- clients in Chatham with DART (Dial-a-Ride ter was in support of the development of the “Energy conservation is a national Transportation) service during FY14. These plan. issue that we should all be concerned clients took a total of 2,275 one-way pas- The Cape Cod Water Protection Collab- about. Residents and businesses have senger trips during this time period. Total orative reinstated monthly Governing Board nothing to lose but all the more to DART passenger trips in the fifteen towns of meetings and reconstituted its Technical gain by participating in the Compact’s Cape Cod were 200,536 in FY13 compared Advisory Committee (TAC) to provide input programs. Having an energy assess- to 220,637 in FY14. into the 208 Plan Update. The TAC was a ment doesn’t cost a dime and everyone CCRTA FY14 records for the Boston key player in the review and shaping of the can save money on their heating and Hospital Transportation service indicates 33 technologies matrix that formed the basis for electric bills.” – Peter Cocolis Chatham residents took 168 one-way trips on the evaluation of appropriate management this service. techniques. In addition, a Regulatory, Legal, ape Light Compact is an award-winning The fixed route Hyannis to Orleans (H2O) and Institutional (RLI) Work Group, with Cenergy services organization operated by serves the towns of Barnstable, Yarmouth, representation from DEP, EPA, the Cape Cod the 21 towns and two counties on Cape Cod Dennis, Harwich, Chatham and Orleans Commission, addressed the potential need and Martha’s Vineyard. The Compact’s mis- along the route 28 corridors. A total of for regulatory reform and other challenges sion is to serve its 200,000 customers through 11,891 one-way trips originated in Chatham associated with planning and implementa- the delivery of proven energy efficiency for the H2O route for the period July 2013 tion. Your representative has been named as programs, effective consumer advocacy, com- through June 2014; total ridership for the one of the four members of the Collabora- petitive electricity supply and green power H2O route for this period was 168,114. tive to work with the 208 Advisory Board options. For more information, visit www. CCRTA supplied the Chatham Council on and Finance Committee on a process for capelightcompact.org. Aging with one Mobility Assistance Program designating the Waste Management Agencies POWER SUPPLY (MAP) vehicle that provided 3,210 rides (WMAs) as required by S208 of the Clean Pricing in 2014 continued to be driven by from July 2013 to June 2014. Water Act. regional natural gas concerns. The winter of Route maps, schedules, fares, Google The Commonwealth expects the 208 plan 2013/2014 saw an even more pronounced Transit Trip Planner and the latest news about and its underlying analysis to reflect the price spike than was experienced during Cape Cod public transportation services are County’s focus on the individual water- the preceding winter, as cold weather drove provided at www.capecodrta.org, as well as sheds of each embayment as the most logical increased demand for natural gas for heating links to many other transportation resources. management unit on which to base water and electricity. This resulted in periodic con- Respectfully submitted, quality planning. The watershed based plan- straints on the transmission used to transport Tom Cahir, Administrator ning has provided management solutions that natural gas into New England, driving natural are less costly and require less infrastructure gas and electricity prices to record highs. to be built than conventional planning efforts While oil units were dispatched to help Cape Cod Water may recommend. The Massachusetts Leg- ensure reliability in the face of limited gas islature has adopted the 208 framework as a Protection Collaborative supplies, this further contributed to increased basis for allocating state financial assistance electricity costs. astewater management continued to be and has adopted authority to enable the type The repeated winter price spikes to lead to the primary focus for the Collabora- of watershed permits envisioned in 208 to be W regional conversations about how to resolve tive this year. The discussions focused on issued. the issue. The six New England governors, the evaluation of a regionalized approach to The ongoing lawsuits between the Conser- through the New England States Commit- wastewater management and the potential vation Law Foundation and the United State tee on Electricity (NESCOE), discussed a savings offered by regional watershed based Environmental Protection Agency remain un- proposal to procure additional gas pipeline approach and a thorough vetting of alterna- resolved as of this writing. The Collaborative capacity by adding a fee onto the rates of all tive management approaches through the 208 continues to actively monitor the progress of New England electricity consumers. While process described below. The Collaborative the litigation. the proposal generally received consensus continued to be a forum for towns to obtain Lastly, the Collaborative has maintained from all six administrations, Massachusetts, information on best practices and guidance its practice of supporting local planning and following the failure of several Patrick from the experiences of other towns through- management efforts. The Collaborative has administration-supported energy bills to pass, out the region. continued to provide third party consulting withdrew its support of the plan. Instead, In January 2013, Barnstable County, support in engineering and planning reviews the Commonwealth chose to focus on other acting through the Cape Cod Commission, and financial management to any town re- potential solutions, most importantly, energy was directed by the Commonwealth of questing such support. The majority of Cape efficiency. While the incoming administra- Massachusetts to prepare an update to the towns have accessed this support and the tion may decide to support the NESCOE 1978 Section 208 Area-Wide Water Quality budget to continue this program stayed intact. proposal, several federal approvals would Management Plan for Cape Cod. This plan is Respectfully submitted, still be needed before it could be enacted. a comprehensive Cape-wide review of water Florence Seldin Even if these approvals were awarded, it quality issues facing the region, with a focus Chatham Representative initially on nutrient management and water would still likely take several years before a quality planning for Cape Cod’s coastal em- major expansion in pipeline capacity could bayments. The Commonwealth provided $3 be completed. million to accomplish this task with the con- This means that prices are likely to remain

63 Energy Efficiency Landfill. This project went into commercial operation on September 29, 2014. In 2012, the Round 2 Initiative awarded over 50 megawatts of PV projects in multiple tiers to winning bid contractor, Broadway Electri- cal. Tier 1 of Round 2, consisting of about 20 megawatts of PV, includes rooftop PV installations at Chatham’s new Police Station and Town Hall Annex. As of July 2014, these high over the next several years. Pricing peri- and industrial customers) that appears on projects are all operating. ods covering the first half of the year, which in- each customer’s electric bill. The renewable energy facilities that CVEC cludes the most expensive months, are likely to develops will provide substantial energy sav- stay very high, while second half pricing will Other Cape Light Compact Efforts Include: ings to CVEC member towns. In the first year ® likely be slightly lower. Gas pipeline owner • 1 ENERGY STAR qualified home was of operation, the PV project at the Chatham’s Spectra is pursuing a modest expansion of its built in the Town of Chatham. Capped Landfill will save the Town about existing Algonquin pipeline, but the limited • Cape Light Compact continues to offer sup- $120,000 in energy costs. Over the 20-year size of the project is not likely to significantly port for energy education to the Monomoy contract, the estimated savings will be over impact prices, and won’t be completed before School District through classroom visits, two million dollars to Chatham. These sav- the end of 2016 at the earliest. teacher workshops, curriculum and free ma- ings are based on current rates and will be In 2014, Cape Light Compact provided terials all aligned with the state NGSS and more as electric rates rise. CVEC’s plans to energy to residents and businesses in accor- STEM initiatives through the Compact’s develop solar energy at the Chatham Airport dance with a competitive electricity supply Energy Education Outreach program. have been delayed due to interconnection contract negotiated by the Compact with • A total of 559 streetlights in Chatham were and FAA issues. Originally part of Round 2, ConEdison Solutions. For 11 months, the retrofitted with LEDs, saving approximately the airport project is expected to take place Compact’s price was lower than NSTAR’s. 117,000 kWh and $31,000 in energy and sometime in the future, perhaps on a smaller The Compact also issued an RFP for a new maintenance costs annually. scale than the original 800 kW project. supplier contract starting in December 2014. Respectfully submitted, CVEC is continuing its pursuit of re- The contract was awarded to ConEdison So- Peter Cocolis newable energy and has signed a contract lutions for residential customers and NextEra Chatham Representative to purchase wind energy from the Future for commercial and industrial customers. As Generation Wind project proposed to be built of the most recent count, the Compact had by cranberry farmers in Southeastern Massa- approximately 5,900 electric accounts in the Cape and Vineyards chusetts. Chatham is part of a small group of Town of Chatham on its energy supply. Electric Cooperative CVEC members who will be benefitting from this low-cost, long-term wind turbine facility. CONSUMER ADVOCACY o benefit the rate-payers and member- Respectfully submitted, Since 1997, Cape Light Compact has Ttowns, the Cape & Vineyard Electric Co- John H. Scott advocated for the ratepayers of Cape Cod operative (CVEC) was created in 2007. Since Chatham Representative and Martha’s Vineyard at the local, state and its creation, CVEC has been successful in its federal level. In 2014, the Compact’s focused mission by bringing forward price-stabilizing much of its advocacy on grid modernization Renewable Energy installation to the Cape Cemetery Commission and time-varying rates. Both issues will have and Martha’s Vineyard through multiple here were 66 burials in Chatham in 2014. far-reaching impacts on customers on the rounds of photovoltaic (PV) development. In 2014, 3 cemetery plots and 35 Cape, affecting reliability, the cost of electric- The CVEC has representatives from most T individual burial lots were sold. These sales ity and how prices are set, and the ability towns on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. returned to the Town Lot Fund $8,200.00 and of our systems to accommodate increasing In 2010 Chatham joined CVEC with the to the Perpetual Care Fund $16,400.00. amounts of renewable energy. In March of Chatham Energy Committee’s John Scott The front entrance of Union Cemetery has 2014, the Compact also submitted to the representing Chatham on CVEC’s Board of been improved by the removal of the over- Department of Public Utilities revisions to Directors. growth and new plantings installed. its Aggregation Plan, a document originally CVEC has three rounds of PV initiatives in The expansion in Union and Seaside Cem- submitted around the time of the Compact’s various stages and is in the beginning stages eteries continues slowly. The areas have been inception. At this point, the Compact is of a fourth round. Following advertised cleared and major work will be underway awaiting a final order from the Department. Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), the initial this spring with completion of the northeast Funding for the energy efficiency pro- (exploratory) round of about 750 kilowatts of section at Union by fall. grams (i.e. energy audits for homes and PV was awarded to winning bid contractor, The price of a cemetery lot was increased businesses, rebates on the purchase of energy Con Edison Solutions, in 2010. The Round from $300.00 to $600.00. This fee includes efficient appliances and energy education in 1 Initiative awarded about 16 megawatts perpetual care. our schools) comes from a monthly customer of PV to winning bid contractor, American Headstone repairs continue. Special atten- “energy conservation” charge ($0.0025 cents Capital Energy, in 2011. Ground-Breaking tion was paid to the overturned stones in Sea- multiplied by the number of kilowatt hours ceremonies for the Round 1 Projects were side, Peoples and South Chatham Cemeteries. used during the month) and a portion of the held throughout the Cape in late fall (2014). Negotiations are ongoing to access the “distribution charge” ($0.01510 for residen- Round 1 includes a 1,800-kilowatt project Hart property to the rear of South Chatham tial customers and $0.00972 for commercial at the Chatham Transfer Station’s Capped Cemetery which was given to the Town for

64 cemetery use. These are the town programs that are run Changes at the south end of NBI and the The Cemetery Commission Office at 221 by the Authority inlet opposite the Lighthouse continue to be Crowell Road is open Wednesday and Friday • CHOP Houses, The Authority is the Resale quite noticeable. The inlet’s wide expanse of from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon, except on Agency for the CHOP (Chatham Home open water between NBI and South Beach holidays. The Commission meets on the sec- Ownership Program) houses located off continues to narrow as sand migrates south- ond Friday of the month at 8:00 A.M., except Stony Hill Road. ward. This has resulted in increased shoal- on holidays. The services of the Department • MCI Rent Escrow Program: There are four ing of the inlet contributing to narrower and are available at all times by calling (508-945- families enrolled in a five year program. more frequent changes in the orientation of 5117) or contacting a Commission Member. • Rental Assistance Program: This is funded the navigation channels. The fishing fleet still Respectfully submitted, by CPA funds. We currently have 10 fami- uses this inlet as their primary access to the George W. Goodspeed, Jr. Chairman lies enrolled in the program. ocean but conditions need to be monitored Stephen Hart • Harwich Housing Authority: The Authority closely to ensure the most appropriate route Susan Whitcomb continues to manage the Harwich Housing across the bar. Authority, which consists of 20 MRVP’s, 2014 was not a particularly active storm 12 family units and a group home, as well season and there were few major erosion or Chatham Housing as several town programs. flooding events along the coastline. However, a winter storm in February caused another Authority Maintaining and Creating Affordable breach in South Beach immediately north of Housing he Chatham Housing Authority, orga- the inlet that formed in 2013. This resulted in Key elements in the Chatham Housing nized and existing pursuant to Mas- two inlet channel openings adjacent to each T Authority’s mission are to “provide afford- sachusetts General Laws, Chapter 121B, other through South Beach. As expected, able, decent, safe, and sanitary housing Section 3, is composed of a five-member and to the disappointment of many boaters, through the maintenance of our existing units Board of Commissioners responsible for shoaling to the west of the inlets continues and the development of new units” and to policy making and general administration of to be extensive and neither inlet has devel- “support residents in their effort to achieve the Authority. The Authority is a quasi-state oped sufficiently to provide adequate all-tide self-sufficiency.” We have used the Town’s agency under the direction of the Massachu- navigation between Nantucket Sound and the Comprehensive Plan to accomplish its goals setts Department of Housing and Community Atlantic Ocean. Development. which mesh closely with our mission. Four of our board members are elected The CHA is working with Habitat for North Beach Management by Town voters and the fifth is appointed Humanity towards the completion of devel- Shorebird Management by the Commonwealth. The Authority’s oping four single family homes for first time Suzanne (Phil) Phillips, Tom Olson, and administrative staff consists of an Executive homeowners at the West Chatham property Joanne Coombs returned as shorebird moni- Director, Administrative Assistant, a full- purchased in the fall 2011. tors and were assisted by new monitor, Gerry time maintenance employee and a part-time The Board also wishes to applaud the Beetham. The number of successfully fledged maintenance employee. Our long time Board extraordinary Authority personnel, who not piping plover chicks was slightly higher than member, Jack Kelleher, resigned his position only are experienced professionals, but car- 2013 on North Beach with 11 fledged chicks. on the board in December. Irene Van Duyn ing individuals. We are proud to serve with It was difficult to get a confirmed count of was appointed by the Board of Selectmen to Executive Director John Stewart, Administra- fledged chicks on North Beach Island since fill his seat until May 2015, when she will tive Assistant Tracy Cannon; Maintenance fledged birds from other areas were arriving run for election. Maureen Auterio who was Supervisor Matt Stone and Phil Egan, part- and intermixing at times with the local birds. appointed by the state also resigned this year. time maintenance staff. It was estimated that NBI had somewhere Her seat has not yet been filled. Respectfully submitted, between a low of 5 and a high of 17 fledged Board meetings are held on the third Tues- Alan Mowry, Chairperson chicks. While some nesting of American day of each month at 4 p.m. in the Author- Shirley Smith, Vice Chair/ Treasurer Oystercatchers and Least Terns took place ity’s offices, 240 Crowell Road, Chatham. William Bystrom, Member on NBI, no chicks of either species survived Additional meetings are called and posted Irene Van Duyn, Member long enough to fledge this year. when necessary. Meetings are open to the Off Road Vehicle Access public. The annual meeting and election Coastal Resources Off Road Vehicle access to Nauset Beach of officers is held at the regular meeting in Department was again limited for much of the summer September. season due to nesting shorebirds. Efforts are Outer Beach/Inlet Development Core Authority Programs underway to finalize a Habitat Conserva- These are the state programs that are run by he new (2007) inlet has maintained a tion Plan with state and federal regulatory the Authority: Tsimilar alignment and position as previ- agencies that may allow for increased ORV • The Anchorage: elderly/disabled housing. ous few years. Navigation through the inlet access under certain strict protocols even in • Captain Bearse Congregate House: elderly was marginally improved over last year the presence of nesting shorebirds. This plan housing due to a slightly deeper channel across the is still being refined but it is anticipated that • Captain’s Landing: Family Housing. outside bar. The northern tip of North Beach some aspects of the plan may be in place for • A Group Home leased to Dept. of Mental Island (NBI) continues to narrow and migrate the upcoming 2015 summer season. westward. Three more camps were removed Health and a Group Home leased to Fel- Landings/Infrastructure lowship Health Resources, Inc. from the northern portion of NBI in 2014 Ryder’s Cove: Ryder’s Cove Landing was • Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program which leaves only two camps located in the not as busy as the previous few seasons due (MRVP): We administer 11 MRVP’s mid-section of NBI remaining.

65 to a reduction in shellfish recruitment on at town landings to include owners contact Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge the north side of town, reduced numbers of information was approved. This regulation The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) striped bass offshore, the MA Division of also requires all such watercraft be removed finally released the draft Comprehensive Marine Fisheries change to only two striped from the landings between December 1 and Conservation Plan/ Environmental Impact bass commercial fishing days as opposed April 15 unless it is being actively used. Statement (CCP/EIS) for the Monomoy to four, and generally less favorable overall National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) this past Mitchell River Bridge weather conditions. Nonetheless, the facility April. The report contained numerous recom- The construction for the replacement of the was still very active on clear weather days mendations that were met with consider- Mitchell River Bridge began this past fall. and weekends by both recreational and com- able opposition by Chatham officials and The project is funded through the MA Dept. mercial boaters. The ramp pass program gen- citizenry. The report did include the favorable of Transportation (MassDOT) who awarded erated $16,220 in revenue for 2014 compared recommendation that the hand harvest of the construction contract to SPS New Eng- with approximately $21,000 in 2013. Walter shellfish on the intertidal flats of the MNWR land with a bid of just under $14 million. Quinn and Dave Likos again served as our could continue. This has been a longstanding Completion of the project is scheduled for Town Landing Officers for Ryder’s Cove as concern for Chatham and was the primary is- June 2016. well as our other town landings. sue when the town became actively involved Engineering efforts were undertaken to Dredging with the USFWS regarding the development refine the plan to expand access and parking The Corps of Engineers contacted the town of a CCP back in 2001. onto the adjacent town-owned property. The unexpectedly in March to indicate the pos- However, the draft CCP/EIS included Waterways Advisory Committee recom- sibility of some maintenance dredging in the other recommendations that were unexpected mended that the project be forwarded to Stage Harbor entrance channel. The timing and which would have serious negative im- the Selectmen for their support. The Select- was particularly advantageous since channel plications to the historical use and access of men endorsed the project and supported its conditions had been deteriorating because the the lands and waters surrounding Monomoy inclusion into the town budget process for Corps had not performed any maintenance by the citizens of Chatham and surrounding potential approval at the May 2015 Annual dredging since 2010. The Corps’ dredge region. Among other concerns, the town was Town Meeting. “Currituck” was able to remove 48,710 cys most troubled by two recommendations in- of sand from the channel with disposal in the cluded in the draft CCP/EIS. The first was the Old Mill Boat Yard approved disposal area just offshore of Hard- statement that over 700 acres of Town-owned Progress continues with the design and ing’s Beach. property on South Beach would be annexed permitting efforts for new bulkheads, floats Shoaling along the floats and ulkheadb at to become part of the refuge and Wilderness and improvements to the town’s upwelling Barn Hill Landing became a problem and the Area. The second relates to a reinterpreta- system at the Old Mill Boat Yard. Review town contracted to have an excavator remove tion of USFWS’ managerial jurisdiction to and support for further grant funding for approximately 200 cys of sand from the area. include all areas of open water and sub-tidal the construction phase (approximately $1.7 Shoaling in portions of Pleasant Bay and lands out to the original 1944 limits of tak- million) by the Seaport Advisory Council Chatham Harbor associated with the 2007 in- ing. The draft CCP/EIS then further recom- has been stalled at the state level. The recent let continued to be a concern and the town is mends that various historical fishing practices election of a new governor and the resulting actively pursuing the development of permits which take place within this expanded area change in administration at various levels is to address this issue. Acting on recommen- would either be severely limited or prohibited partially the reason for the lack of progress. It dations in the 2013 Pleasant Bay Resources outright. is anticipated that more information regard- Management Plan Update the State revised The town formed a task force of interested ing future funding support for this project several regulations resulting in the mandatory citizenry to coordinate a consolidated pack- will be forthcoming once the new administra- prohibition on improvement dredging within age of comments to the draft CCP/EIS. The tion takes office and sets funding priorities. any Area of Critical Environmental Concern task force was assisted by a team comprised Fish Pier (ACEC) being lifted this past fall. Proposed of Chatham selectmen, staff, town and spe- Deficiencies to the public observation deck improvement dredging must conform to cial counsel, scientific experts, and a fisheries identified in 2013 were addressed in order specific stipulations and the activity will be based advocacy firm from Washington D.C. to re-open the deck for public use. Funding closely reviewed during the permitting pro- The final comment package was submitted in to replace the deck and stairway as well as cess. The town can progress with developing October and we are waiting for the opportu- the main timber stair system adjacent to the appropriate permits for accomplishing dredg- nity to discuss these issues further with the Wharfinger building was approved for the FY ing when/if necessary. USFWS in order to resolve our differences. 15 budget. Respectfully submitted, Herring Run Theodore L. Keon Town Landing Regulations The Ryder’s Cove Herring Run remained Director of Coastal Resources The Waterways Advisory Committee recom- closed in compliance with a state-mandated mended and the Selectmen subsequently closure of all Commonwealth herring runs. approved changes to the Town Landing The Herring Warden, Don St. Pierre, reported Committee for the regulations. Non-residents (non-taxpayers) another year of increasing numbers of return- are no longer restricted from using Barn Hill ing river herring. While still well below Disabled Landing during commercial striped bass fish- historical numbers, fish stocks may be im- he main focus of the Committee this past ing days; however, non-residents must park proving since we have now had a few years Tyear was the creation of the informa- along the street shoulder instead of in the of herring numbers trending in the upward tional booklet entitled “Accessible Chatham”. landing parking lot at all times between June direction. The Committee conducted an audit of the 1 and September 15. A regulation requiring Town’s many establishments and public all dinghies and other small watercraft stored 66 amenities and compiled them into a booklet • Bikeway Committee reviewed in 2013 (8). Site plan review is re- that we have disseminated around Town to • Committee for the Disabled quired for commercial and multi-family land public buildings, the Chamber of Commerce • Economic Development Committee uses (uses other than single or two family and numerous lodging establishments. We dwelling development). Revenue generated The Department strives to enhance the have received great feedback thus far and from applications submitted to these boards Town’s long term planning efforts while hope to continue to keep the publication up to was $33,885.30. An additional $1,628.25 in streamlining permitting and enhancing the date. In addition to the printed booklet, it is revenue was collected in copying fees. efficiency of inspectional services. available in PDF form on the Town’s website. During 2014, working closely with the We will also be working with our staff liaison Building/Inspectional Services Planning Board, the department initiated an to have a live online database of accessible The volume of construction activity in town eighteen month work plan to implement the venues available for the public. The goal is to continues to increase. In 2014, 819 building first five recommendations made by the Cape maintain an accurate listing of ADA acces- permits were issued, a 19% increase over the Cod Commission regarding land use along sible businesses and amenities for residents number issued in 2013 (688). The number of the Route 28 corridor from Crowell Road and visitors. permits issued for new dwelling units also west to the Harwich town line. This work We continue to work with the Park & rose from 41 permits issued in 2013 to 48 in addresses multiple objectives in the Land Use Recreation Department to locate suitable 2014. Residential renovations and additions Section of the Comprehensive Plan. Efforts locations for donated benches close to ADA continue to be the dominate type of construc- included conducting two neighborhood meet- accessible locations. During 2014, benches tion with 676 permits issued in 2014, a 17% ings in South Chatham. Additional neighbor- were installed at Harding’s Beach, Ridgevale increase over 2013. The average value of a hood meetings will be held in West Chatham Beach and Forest Beach. Our thanks and residential renovation-addition was just under and the Crowell Road and Cornfield areas in appreciation goes out to the individuals $50,000. A total of 40 permits were issued 2015. who donated these benches. The Committee for renovations and/or additions to commer- Another important long range planning continues to work closely with Town staff cial buildings with only four new commercial effort undertaken in 2014 was the work done and pertinent departments and committees building permits issued in 2014. The number by the department in connection with the July to monitor pedestrian facilities throughout of permits for the demolition of existing 2014 amendments to the Flood Insurance the Town and to make recommendations on residential structures nearly doubled in 2014 Rate Maps enacted by the Federal Emergen- potential upgrades that will enhance the ac- to a total of 45 as compared to 25 in 2013. A cy Management Agency. This work resulted cessibility and enjoyment of the many ameni- total of 1,038 plumbing and gas permits were in the adoption of the new maps at the 2014 ties located in our community. This work is issued in 2014 and 755 electrical permits. Town Meeting and the development of ad- ongoing. Revenue in 2014 from building, gas, plumb- ditional zoning bylaw changes which may We are looking forward to working closely ing and wiring permits was $531,061.61. be advanced for consideration at the 2015 with the Town departments to assist in ensur- In July 2013, the department implemented Annual Town Meeting. ing that projects meet the needs of individuals the first phase of a new e-permitting program During 2014, the department also com- with disabilities who live and visit our town. which will ultimately streamline the build- pleted several initiatives in cooperation with Respectfully submitted, ing permit process and allow homeowners, the advisory committees supported by the John Poignand, Chairman contractors and builders to file applications Department, including: Stu Tuchinsky Vice Chairman and request and track inspections on-line. • Production and distribution throughout Jill Holmes, Secretary, This software has been fully implemented town of the informational brochure "Acces- Corrine Moore internally and is now used in the field by the sible Chatham" in collaboration with the George Snider inspectional staff. However, software chal- Committee for the Disabled. John Raye lenges have delayed the implementation of • Updating the Housing Production Plan Ragnhild Munck on-line permitting and inspection scheduling. and implementation in conjunction with Robert Lear These challenges are being addressed with the Affordable Housing Committee of key the goal of making these services available to recommendations including revising the the public in 2015. guidelines for the Affordable Housing Trust Community Development Fund and drafting amendments to the zon- Department Planning, Zoning and Historic ing bylaw to encourage affordable acces- Preservation sory dwellings. he Chatham Department of Community Many of the Town’s planning, zoning and • Development of the first formal Rules & TDevelopment’s mission is to ensure cour- historic preservation activities are overseen Regulations for the Historical Commis- teous, consistent, dependable and trustworthy by or the responsibility of one of four boards sion (CHC) including updating applications public service in four primary areas: build- or commissions. These are: the Historical forms and preparing flow diagrams defining ing/inspectional services, planning, zoning, Commission, Historic Business District the CHC's processes under its various and historic preservation. In carrying out Commission, Planning Board and Zoning jurisdiction. this mission, the Department also supports Board of Appeals. Collectively, these four • Completion of a Comprehensive Survey various Town Boards, Commissions, and boards/commissions held 96 meetings in Plan creating a road map for completing the Committees including: 2014, the majority of which were attended by inventory of significant historic assets built before 1965 under the direction of the CHC. • Planning Board department staff who also provided support • Development of policy positions by the • Zoning Board of Appeals in advance of and following the meetings. Economic Development Committee (EDC) • Historic Commission It also warrants mention that the number of on the importance of waterfront infrastruc- • Historic Business District Commission formal site plans acted on by the Planning ture to the Town's economy, resulting in • Affordable Housing Committee Board in 2014 (16) was twice as many as

67 the EDC taking formal positions on three consolidated budget surplus. In November, Bruce Beane, articles before town residents at the 2014 2014 we received a match of 39.1% of the Affordable Housing Committee Annual Town Meeting. amount raised locally. Victor DiCristina, Vice-Chair, The Act requires that at least 10% of the Land Bank/Open Space Committee The GIS program, based in the Department, funds raised in each fiscal year be spent or Robert Dubis, Planning Board continues to support the Town’s expanded reserved for each of open space, historic Michael Tompsett, use of web based applications such as Maps preservation and community housing. The Conservation Commission Online and PeopleForms to enhance the remaining 70% of CPA funds each year are Jane Moffett, Clerk, transparency and efficiency of Town services. available for any of the four CPA purposes. Historical Commission This work routinely involves collaborating Any individual, non-profit group, or Town Ira Seldin, with and supporting the work of other depart- entity may apply for funds. Applicants meet Parks and Recreation Commission ments including but not limited to: with the Community Preservation Commit- (Vacant), Chatham Housing Authority • Fire Department tee (CPC.) After reviewing applications, • Police Department the Committee makes recommendations to • Natural Resources Department Town Meeting, which votes to appropriate or Conservation Commission • Department of Public Works reserve specific funds. ll of Chatham’s coastal and inland water • Town Clerk In 2014 eleven project applications totaling bodies, and its coastal flood plain are $1,456,300 were recommended by the CPC A Finally, we’d like to express our gratitude to subject to protection under the Massachusetts and approved by Town Meeting. The Annual Wetlands Protection Act (MGL Ch 131, s. the volunteers who serve on the boards, com- Town Meeting approved: $186,830 for the missions and committees the department sup- 40) and the Chatham Wetlands Protection restoration and preservation of the windows By-Law (Chapter 272). The primary respon- ports for their commitment to the community. in the historic portion of the Eldredge Public Respectfully submitted, sibility of the Conservation Commission is Library; $45,000 to continue the cataloging to administer these statutes while assisting Deanna L. Ruffer, Director of historic structures in town; $300,000 to be Justin J. Post, Building Commissioner/ individuals toward compliance with these added to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund; state and local wetlands laws and their regu- Zoning Enforcement Officer $36,000 for accessibility improvements to Paul Lagg, GIS Coordinator lations as they seek to improve their proper- a tee on the golf course; $7,000 to complete ties. The Commission’s other responsibility Lynn Thatcher, Assistant Planner the exterior restoration of the South Chatham Anna Brigham, Central Permitting is the oversight of Town-owned conservation Village Hall; $3,600 for interpretive signage properties. Coordinator on the Marconi Antenna Trail; $128,870 for Eric Olkkola, Plumbing and Gas Inspector restoration and preservation of the caboose Commission Hearings and Results: The George McManus, Wiring Inspector at the Railroad Museum; $334,000 toward Commission meets on the first four Wednes- Michele Clarke, Office Manager new lighting at Veterans Field (in partnership days of each month: twice to hold public Sarah Clark, Community Development with the Chatham Athletic Association); and hearings on projects proposed within our Secretary $65,000 to create recreational oyster fishing jurisdiction; and on the alternate Wednesdays Sara Provos, Inspections Division opportunities. Town Meeting voted to “re- for ‘working sessions’ at which the Com- Secretary purpose” $110,000 appropriated at the 2013 mission prepares Orders of Conditions for ATM for the relocation of the skateboard approved projects and deals with other busi- Community Preservation park to a different parcel, namely Volunteer ness. In addition, Commission members visit Committee Park. A net of $100,000 was reserved for all project sites, attend special meetings and future Open Space appropriation; $15,000 organized on-sites. During 2014 the Com- he Community Preservation Act (CPA) was appropriated for administrative expense. mission reviewed and acted upon, 92 project Twas signed into Massachusetts law in A Special Town Meeting in September applications, 29 Requests for Determination 2000 and adopted in Chatham in 2002. The approved $250,000 toward the acquisition of Applicability, 14 Amendments to orders of CPA creates a surcharge on real estate taxes, of “The Twine Field”, a large open meadow condition, and 129 Administrative Reviews which produces a local Community Preserva- in South Chatham (in partnership with the for a total of 264 applications. Only two tion Fund. Money in this fund can be spent, Chatham Conservation Foundation). applications were denied. And, one approval only by Town Meeting vote, for specific The make up of the CPC is determined by granted by the Commission was appealed to types of projects: state statute and local authorization. Cha- the Department of Environmental Protection • acquisition, creation or preservation of open tham’s CPC has nine members appointed by by a citizens group. That decision is currently space; the Board of Selectmen. Seven are drawn under review by the DEP. • acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation or from existing Town bodies (Conservation Violations: As a regulatory body, the Com- restoration of historic resources; Commission, Historical Commission, Hous- mission must occasionally deal with viola- • acquisition, creation, preservation or sup- ing Authority, Planning Board, Affordable tions of the wetlands regulations. The Com- port of community housing; Housing Committee, Land Bank/Open Space mission dealt with several violations in 2014, • acquisition, creation, preservation, rehabili- Committee and Parks & Recreation Commis- approximately the same number as in the past tation or restoration of land for recreational sion.) The final two members are appointed several years. Most violations result from purposes. from the citizenry at-large. The CPC met illegal cutting of vegetation in the resource fifteen times in 2014. Local receipts are matched by the State with area. Where appropriate, the violators were Respectfully submitted, funds raised through fees from the Regis- required to restore the areas to their natural John Kaar, Chair, At-Large try of Deeds, and, at the discretion of the state with native vegetation and in some cases Deborah Aikman, At-Large Legislature, through transfer from the State to pay fines. The most egregious violation

68 this year involved the use of a bobcat to level Council on Aging tion of Chatham is projected to decrease the beach and salt marsh on Sears Point. At by nearly 14%; whereas the segment of the least one violation involved a property owner MISSION population age 60 and over is projected to not following the conditions imposed on his stablished in 1974, the Chatham Council increase by nearly 11%. project. Violations and the follow up enforce- on Aging (COA) is your local com- E OUTREACH RESPONSE ment are an expense to the Town due to the munity resource for older persons and their The COA’s current capacity to provide need for significant staff time. caregivers. The COA works to identify the service is shaped by the demographics of our needs of the seniors in the community and to Management of Town Conservation community and the resources provided to us. develop, coordinate and promote programs Lands: Implementation of the Sylvan Outreach needs have increased; indeed, the and services to meet those needs. Our mis- Gardens Land Management Plan continued Outreach scenarios during 2014 were intense, sion is to enhance the dignity, support the in 2014. In addition, under the direction of gravely serious and related to crises com- independence and promote the general health the Conservation staff, AmeriCorps Cape pounded by dementia. Crises COA Outreach and wellbeing of Chatham’s older persons Cod and town volunteers assisted the Town responded to include scenarios such as these: and caregivers. on several invasive species / habitat improve- • Coordinating several emergency admis- ment and trail maintenance projects on DEMOGRAPHIC IMPERATIVES sions to Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth conservation properties by providing labor. It is estimated that 10,000 baby boomers are (formally Jordan Hospital) for geriatric- Walking tours through various properties turning 65 every day and will continue to do psych evaluations and stabilization; at stake were offered and open to the public. The so for the next decade. There are an estimated in these cases were high risk for wandering, Land Stewardship program which began in 3,024 households in Chatham. Of these, 59% long-term caregivers at high risk for burn- October of 2013 continued throughout 2014. include at least one member who is age 60 or out and danger to their own health. older. • Assisting multiple families with long term Education and Outreach: Educating the The Chatham population is much older care (LTC) planning regarding family mem- public is important to conservation results. than the population of Massachusetts as a bers with dementia; these family members Several Workshops were held at the Commu- whole. The median age is 58.95 versus 39.1, include spouses, siblings and adult children. nity Center on various conservation topics. respectively. According to the 2010 Census, All of these discussions were a direct result In 2014 the Commission continued an open nearly half of Chatham’s residents (48%) of a family emergency related to dementia. dialog with professionals who represent are aged 60 or older (35.2% are age 60-79, • Working extensively with an elder who clients before the Commission in an effort to and another 12.8% are aged 80+). This is had a medical office procedure with a poor improve the application process. much more than the state on the whole, in outcome resulting in an emergency room Membership & Staff: During 2014, there which 19.4% of residents are age 60 or older. transport and follow up services. The follow was a significant change to the membership Slightly more than 1 in 5 of Chatham’s resi- up services required daily contact as well of the Commission. Two commissioners dents (21.1%) is aged 45-59. This age group as advocating and intervening with medical were retired, one resigned, and one was not includes a large share of Baby Boomers who staff. Family members were unwilling to re-appointed by the Board of Selectmen. will be moving into the 60+ age range rapidly assist during the crisis. Three Associates were appointed to voting over the next decade. • Partnering with other agencies to assist an positions, and one new member of the com- Between the 2000 and 2010 Censuses, the elderly couple who faced homelessness. munity was appointed as a Commissioner. total population of Chatham decreased by This was a result of a cognitive impair- Three Associate positions were filled. The nearly 8%, the number of residents under the ment that impacted business decisions that Commission continues to be very fortunate to age of 45 decreased by nearly 24%, while allowed them to leverage their home to have the outstanding services of Conservation the proportion age 60 and older increased by finance a failing business venture; they did Agent Kristin Andres, Assistant Agent Emily about 7%. When Seniors are broken down not reveal the memory impairment until it Beebe and Secretary Mary Fougere. They by age group, significant growth occurred was too late to stop the foreclosure. are the day to day public face of the Conser- among residents both 60 to 84 (5.9%) and • Providing case management to multiple se- vation Office, and we are grateful for their aged 85 and older (13.3%) during the last niors, living independently, without benefit patience and professionalism. Their advice decade. of structured family/social supports who and counsel to the Commission is invaluable. The demographic imperative justify- continue to require formal aid in order to Respectfully submitted, ing a close look at the senior population in safely age in place. These seniors are often Bob Minetti, Chair Chatham is clear. Simply put, the Chatham cognitively intact but physically failing and/ Kay Bryce population aged 60 and over has been rising or unable to drive. Bob Lear, Vice Chair steadily over the last few decades, increas- • Referring an increasing number of elder Dick Drury ing by 29% between 1980 and 2010. In at-risk cases to Adult Protective Services. Buck Upson, Clerk contrast, the population overall grew by only Often partnering with the Chatham Police Joe Scarlatelli about 1%. This growth among older people Department in response to these dire Mike Tompsett is expected to continue, despite a projected situations, COA Outreach facilitates crisis Associates: gradual decline in the population over all. management when the opportunities for Betsy Sommer This growth is most likely due to the impact proactive outreach are no longer possible. Ella Leavitt of long-time residents of Chatham aging in These and other crises are often com- Chris Janien place, as well as younger residents leaving pounded by a lack of long-term planning, Chatham. Projections: According to estimates familiarity with support services and/or finan- by the UMass Donahue Institute, between cial resources. These situations have become 2010 and 2030 the size of the entire popula- the “new normal” in the aging services field,

69 which leads the COA to explore its role in to the parking lot; the addition of part-time, giving back through his work at the Chatham the community and what opportunities exist grant-funded staff adding capacity for the COA. George’s family asked that in lieu of for responding effectively within that role. provision of programming and consistency flowers, everyone enjoy a Red Sox game and Within this new normal a host of other issues in the front office; funding from the Friends remember George. All were invited to the are consistently presenting themselves to of CCOA allowed upgrades to the refresh- COA on August 13 to wear their Red Sox COA staff including food, fuel and hous- ment station and dining room; the construc- gear, bring an appetite for ballpark snacks ing insecurity, the need for long-term care tion of a new, comprehensive COA website watch the Red Sox beat the Reds and share planning, mental health concerns, substance www.chathamcoa.com; an expansion of the their favorite memories of George. The COA abuse concerns, hoarding issues, transporta- monthly newsletter “The Flash” to 10 pages; bid Pauline Hoerner a fond farewell after tion needs and an increase in the need for the offering of evidence-based programming nearly 21 years of service to the Town of protective services referrals for elders at risk. including Tai Chi for balance; Senior Tax Chatham. She was wished many congratu- To efficiently use limited staffing resources Work-off Year 2 ended August 31, 2014 with lations on joining her husband in retire- and meet these needs the COA continues 14 participants working 776.75 hours in 9 ment and great luck in pursuing her many to refine process and procedure, this year different departments/divisions. other interests in the next phase of her life’s staff focused on respecting client’s time and Grant awards in 2014 included: from the adventures. Following Pauline’s departure efficiently using COA resources by moving Executive Office of Public Safety and Se- and the opening of several other part-time, toward scheduled appointments for service, curity for $2170.50 which funded 50% of 3 grant-funded positions the COA worked to Fuel Assistance, Surplus Food Program and AEDs for the COA; from the Cape Consor- prioritize Outreach functions while demand the monthly Senior Outreach bus for choice tium for At Risk Older Adults for $500 which for services stretched the limits of staff shopping at the Family Pantry of Cape Cod. subsidized a month-long series of cooking resources. Time management and work quantity/qual- classes and lunch with Chef Heather Bailey; THANK YOU ity continue to underscore the necessity of from MArtap a Helping Hand Mini Grant for The COA once again owes many thanks to refining the structure of COA Outreach. $300 to help defray the cost of replacement the Friends of Chatham COA. The Friends The needs of those living with or caring for tires for the large van. is a private, non-profit corporation which people with dementia resist being confined to As the COA staff works to most efficiently continues to support the COA tremendously a structured time management plan. utilize the resources available to the depart- through volunteerism and fundraising efforts. As part of the response spectrum the COA ment, the grant funded MySeniorCenter This COA support group further contrib- continues to access and nurture collaborative software is increasingly being integrating utes to community outreach and goodwill relationships with other resources and service into daily scheduling, tracking and report- through the monthly birthday parties which providers including Chatham Police Depart- ing processes. MSC is software for Senior are entirely run by Friends organized funds ment, Chatham Emergency Management, Centers. It’s easy to use, secure, cloud based and volunteers. The Friends pays for the Chatham Fire and Rescue, Chatham Health and customizable. 2014 marked the first full COA newsletter postage, provides emergency Department, Chatham Housing Authority, year of MSC integration into the COA. The food, fuel for low-income elders and tuition AARP Tax Aides and Driver Safety Instruc- Outreach file system continues to be refined to Supportive and Medical model Adult Day tors, Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support, and formalized using the electronic support Programs for clients with demonstrated need Attorney Thomas Kosman-South Coastal of MSC. For Outreach purposes this allows while financially supporting many COA Counties Legal Services Inc., Attorney approved staff the privacy, security and abil- programs and other miscellaneous needs not Michael Lavender, Betty Brady’s Feet First, ity to manage less paper files and controls covered by the COA’s Town budget. Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, Elder private, personal information for tracking of The COA relies heavily on volunteers to Services of Cape Cod & Islands, Family Pan- Outreach services and documentation. Trans- provide help with critical positions such as try of Cape Cod, Friends of Chatham COA, portation scheduling, tracking and reporting receptionist, dining and kitchen help and Hope Dementia and Alzheimer’s Services, functions were brought fully online as well. blood pressure clinic organizer among others. Homeless Prevention Council, Lower Cape PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Thank you to the 120 volunteers who gave Outreach Council, Massachusetts Audiol- Staff training and professional development over 5400 hours of their time to the Town of ogy, Nauset Neighbors, OHEC-Oral Health within the evolving field of aging services Chatham during 2014. The Executive Office Excellence Collaborative SMILE counselors, remains a priority. This year COA staff par- of Elder Affairs conservatively estimates the REACH-Reaching Elders with Additional ticipated in the following: MCOA Protective value of this gift to be $100,000! Community Help, Rotary Club of Chatham, Services Training encompassing the wide SHINE-Serving Health Information Needs of spectrum of abuse, exploitation and neglect; BY THE NUMBERS Elders, VNA of Cape Cod and more. Barnstable County Department of Human Category 2014 ANOTHER YEAR OF GROWTH Services Aging and Disability Forums (Navi- Outreach* Active Clients: 241 The year of 2014 saw the expansion of COA gating Long Term Services & Support Sys- Program Attendance programming including increased dining, ex- tem; Local Experts, Local Resources); MA Units of attendance: 11,245 ercise, community education, wellness, social Gerontology Association Annual Conference Participants: 1215 and recreational offerings publicized monthly “Everything You Always Wanted To Know Transportation in the Flash newsletter, Cape Cod Chronicle About Cognitive Aging (but forgot to ask)”; One-way rides: 3749 calendar and COA website; the installa- MySeniorCenter webinars; MCOA Annual Clients: 98 tion of a donor-funded generator capable of Conference “Where do we grow from here?”. Volunteer Management powering the entire building and keeping Volunteers: 120 STAFFING the elevator running during loss of electric- Hours of Service: 5408 Bus Driver George Parsons passed away on ity; the completion and opening of an ADA July 1, 2014. George discovered the joy of compliant, accessible entrance convenient 70 * Please note: Active Outreach clients do not include clients who received services Cultural Council Grants Awarded in the 2014 - 2015 Cycle but did not meet the minimum 3 points of contact or experience a noteworthy critical event requiring a file be opened. LOOKING AHEAD How is the COA preparing for the future? The COA looks forward to inviting all stakeholders to participate in the exciting process of a comprehensive, community needs assessment pertaining to the Council on Aging and aging services in the Chatham community; the results of which will surely help inform short and long term goals and a strategic plan for the Council on Aging. Respectfully submitted, Carole DeChristopher Chairman, COA Board of Directors Mandi Speakman Director, Council on Aging Cultural Council n Massachusetts, public funding for the Iarts, humanities and interpretive sciences is provided through the Mass. Cultural Council, a central agency. Chatham Cultural Council is part of a network of local councils that serve every city and town in the state. For 2014-2015 CCC received 32 requests Arts Center in June. State legislators, the Economic Development for funding and was able to grant partial or Board of Selectmen, School Administrators, full funding for 26 of those requests for a teachers and past and present grantee recipi- Committee total of $17,718. ents are invited to attend. uring 2014 the EDC held 8 meetings. The CCC received funds in the amount of Grants are written in accordance with DThe Committee benefited from the $4300 from the Mass Council for the fiscal published guidelines from the Mass Council, diverse perspectives of the members. The year 2014. This amount was augmented by and local guidelines which are published on Committee member’s backgrounds include: funds in the amount of $4000 from the Town that website as well as in brochures available Technology, Finance, Real Estate, Hospital- Budget appropriation under the Community throughout Town. Aside from grants falling ity, Retail, Energy, Maritime Industry and Services department. The Council addition- into the category of arts, humanities and Regulatory Board experience. ally raised $4195 in our local fund raising interpretive sciences, they must have a public The EDC’s efforts focus on promoting efforts. component for the benefit of the community and fostering a positive environment that Chatham and Harwich Cultural Councils as a whole. See a complete list of grants businesses want to be a part of through jointly considered the task of how to award below and also on the Mass Council website activities such as: grants requested by teachers in the new at www./mass-culture.org. Monomoy Regional School System. We are The Council consists of up to 15 volun- • Identifying and advocating for the infra- permitted by the Mass Cultural Council to teer townspeople appointed by the Board structure needs to support Chatham busi- discuss the grants submitted to both councils of Selectmen to serve one to two terms of nesses and economic growth. Those needs and determine how each town intends to fund three years each. CCC holds regular monthly included any school projects. In the future teachers business meetings September through June • Facilities to support the maritime industry will have to consider their approach to apply- which are open to the public. There is a good (commercial and recreational) ing to both towns in order to follow the state deal of paperwork in order to adhere to both • Ensuring community access to the water guidelines. The Council has a school liason Town and State regulations. We provide all • Adequate parking at town owned facilities who will work with them. CCC is proud be of our own minutes, correspondence and • Wastewater Management able to award grants to the Monomoy teach- state required online office reporting. Louise • Technology needed to enhance the competi- ers who provide access to a variety of enrich- Redfield is our Town liason and assists us in tive position of Chatham businesses ment experiences in the arts, humanities and the Fiscal Reporting process. We appreciate • Branding Chatham products as well as mar- interpretive sciences. These projects would her expertise. Grants must be submitted by keting Chatham as a domestic and interna- not otherwise be funded through the school October 15 each year and are discussed and tional destination budget. voted upon over the next two months. • Work with existing businesses to facilitate Our grants for 2014 -15 were publicized Respectfully submitted expansion and encourage retention locally and will be culminated in a Grantee Gay Murdoch, Chairman • Streamlining and facilitating regulatory Reception which will be held at the Creative Chatham Cultural Council processes

71 • Enhancing the web based resources avail- the needs of patrons who made 160,235 visits Total onsite loans 116,897 able to assist businesses to the Library. We have Library cards on file Inter-Library Loans Received (18,646) • Make recommendations for greater for a total of 10,527 people. And, for the 6th *included above efficiencies to reduce obstacles time, the Library Journal study honored the Loaned 18,796 Eldredge with four stars, rating it one of the TOTAL CIRCULATION 135,693 The Committee’s efforts also take into con- best libraries in the country. sideration the need to be balance economic Circulation Breakdown A first for us asw a serious mold problem development activities with fostering the To Chatham Residents 102,308 that required that we close the Library for quality of the life in Chatham that all of us To Other Massachusetts Residents 20,164 three and a half weeks in September and will cherish. To Out-of-State Residents 13,221 October for remediation measures. Thanks to During 2014 the Committee’s efforts Number of Registered Borrowers 10,527 the Friends of the Library and the efforts of focused on the following areas of the Town’s the Town of Chatham we were able to correct Additions economy: the situation thoroughly in a timely manner. New Books 3,236 • Supporting the proposed infrastructure The Friends’ dedicated group of volunteers New Compact Discs 380 improvements for Ryder Cove’s landing were busy all year, manning the circulation New DVDs 303 • Identifying Chatham’s access to our desk, mending books, arranging for pro- New Playaways 50 waterways as a significant component of grams, Learning Series classes, refreshments, New Videogames 39 the Town’s current and future economies and seasonal décor. And the Friends’ support New Ebooks 4,268 and recommending the town prioritize of the Libraries’ Youth Services activities is Respectfully submitted, enhancement and expansion of maritime key to maintaining our excellent offerings. Irene B. Gillies, Director public access points and facilities in order Sincere thanks to all our wonderful Friends to preserve existing economic opportunity of the Library. This will be their thirty-fifth and support future economic development year of service to the Library! Emergency Management As we begin FY2015 we are happy to in our seaside community. e are fortunate that there were no welcome new Trustee Daniel Brown to the • Discussing concepts for “Branding Cha- major storms or power outage events Library Board. Reference Librarian Sally W tham shellfish with the Shellfish Advisory in 2014. However, Chatham Emergency Foster retired in January and longtime staff Board Management did continue to build working member Barbara Stevenson retired in June. • Continuing to provide input to the Board relationships with the utility companies that We have been joined by Laura Slade, work- of Selectmen and Water & Sewer Advisory provide services to Town of Chatham. By ing in both Adult and Youth Services, and Committee on refinement of the economic working directly with company liaisons from Laurie Woodfin as library technician. development portion of proposed article II NSTAR, National Grid and Verizon on emer- Our dedicated and knowledgeable staff is sewer regulations gency preparedness issues related to service truly creative, helpful, and more, and I thank • Amendments to Fish Pier Parking Regula- outages and safety, our Town departments them for all that they do! We all look for- tions are better informed and prepared to handle ward to the challenges and opportunities in • Exploring the expansion of the Hotel/Motel emergency events. store at the Eldredge Public Library in Fiscal Tax to include short-term rentals On October 18, 2014, Chatham Emergen- Year 2015! We welcome broad participation in our ef- cy Management assisted the Chatham Health forts and look forward to continuing to work Library Trustees for Fiscal Year 2015 Department with planning and operation of a Potassium Iodide (KI) Drive Through Drill. closely with the Board of Selectmen and President Phyllis Freeman The drill was held to plan and prepare for the other town boards, commissions and commit- Treasurer David Wister potential distribution of materials in response tees to foster the long term sustainability and Clerk Susan Eldredge to a health emergency. The Chatham Har- growth of the Chatham’s economy. We also Vice President Joseph Gagliano bormaster Department, Chatham DPW and want to thank Jack Cogswell for his partici- Assistant Treasurer Alan Sachtleben the Barnstable County Regional Emergency pation on and contributions to the EDC and Members Stephanie Bartlett Planning Committee also participated in the wish him well in his future endeavors. Daniel Brown drill. The Drill was conducted at the Chatham Respectfully submitted, Richard Evans Town Hall Annex. This was the first time this Shane Coughlin, Chairman Gay Murdoch location was used an Emergency Dispens- George Khalil, Clerk Carol Odell ing Site (EDS) and it was found to be a good Luther Bates Alice Popkin location for future EDS operations. Darren Saletta Peter Saunders In May, 2014, Chatham Emergency Betsy Sommer Richard Siewert Management applied for a FEMA/MEMA Sally Stratman EMPG Grant to purchase a new portable Bruce Wood Eldredge Public Library Circulation radio for the Chatham Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The new radio was needed to n Fiscal Year 2014 the Eldredge Public Books 67,606 replace a 20 year old radio that was no longer ILibrary was busy as usual. By the num- Magazines 472 serviceable. The grant application in the bers: 135,693 Library items circulated this Audio: CDs, Playaways 10,666 amount of $4,435 was approved and a new year. E-book circulation continued to grow at Video - DVDs 29,795 multi-band radio was purchased. a rapid rate, increasing by 36% this year! We Audio Downloads 1,896 In 2014, Chatham Emergency Manage- presented 609 programs to 11,203 people; an- E-Books 4,900 ment worked with the Chatham Council on swered 5,902 reference questions; and served Miscellaneous 1,562 Aging (COA) by promoting and maintaining

72 the Emergency Management Special As- ing energy policy, municipal building audits Respectfully submitted, sistance Program. The Chatham Emergency for conservation, using energy management Charles Rader, Chairman Management Special Assistance Program has software to track monthly gas and electricity been developed for persons of all ages requir- use, and discussing “stretch” building codes ing special assistance in the event of a storm, with local builders. Our priority during 2014 Finance Committee long term power outage or other emergency. focused on developing a Chatham Energy he Town Moderator appoints the nine- During these events, persons on the list are Master Plan to understand where we are with Tmember Finance Committee for three- contacted by phone. If no contact is made, a energy stewardship, where we want to be in year terms. As required by the Town Charter police officer is dispatched to the residence to the future, and how we are going to get there. and By-Laws, the Finance Committee is to check on the occupants. The sign up form for Efforts on the Master Plan will continue dur- report to Town Meeting its recommendations this program and can be obtained is avail- ing 2015. on each article in the Warrant. The Commit- able on the Town web site or at the Chatham Committee members represent Chatham tee reviews the annual operating and capital Council Aging, Police Department or Town on two Cape Cod multi-town organizations, budgets, department and volunteer group Office. the Cape Light Compact (CLC) and the Cape budgets, major Town projects and all other Chatham Emergency Management has and Vineyard Electric Cooperative (CVEC). articles for Town Meeting consideration. continued to work at the local, county and CLC promotes low energy costs and conser- The budget process for FY 2015 contin- state level to enhance preparedness and the vation. CVEC promotes renewable energy. ued to be transparent and this year resulted response to storms and other emergency Peter Cocolis is Chatham’s representative in more detailed reporting at the department situations. This preparation is accomplished on the Board of the CLC. CLC is funded level, as they reported specific revenue items by working closely with Town departments largely by a small surcharge on electric bills. that are controlled through their operations such as Chatham Health and Environment, It competitively negotiates residential and (and how department expenses compared to Chatham Council on Aging, Chatham Police, municipal electricity rates, offers free energy revenues). This was the second year where a Chatham Fire, Chatham Harbormaster Office audits, and provides grants to fund energy three-year “looking forward” budget has been and Chatham D.P.W. Chatham Emergency efficiency and conservation projects to all of part of the annual budgeting process. This Management also has a strong working rela- Cape residents, businesses and municipali- provides insight as to the potential impact tionship with the Barnstable County Regional ties. During 2014, the Committee promoted of decisions made today that might have Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) the CLC free energy audits so that more different implications in future years. The and Massachusetts Emergency Management Town residents and businesses are aware of Finance Committee continues to request that Agency (MEMA). The Chatham Emergency the program. In 2014 CLC replaced all 560 Town staff look at all aspects of operations to Management Director, Police Deputy Chief Chatham streetlights with far more efficient improve the efficiency of Town services and John Cauble, administers the overall day LED lights, at no cost to the Town. This will mitigate the continued long-term challenges to day operations and management of the save more than $20,000 in electricity costs the Town faces (continued high debt service Town’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) (about 40%) and there will be considerable levels to pay for infrastructure projects located at 249 George Ryder Road. additional savings due to their minimal main- and healthcare benefits for staff). Chatham Chatham Emergency Management tenance costs. Most other exterior lighting of residents and visitors continue to receive an continued to be an active participant in the school and Town property is now also LEDs. excellent set of services. Barnstable County Regional Emergency John Scott is Chatham’s representative Budget items that created major discus- Planning Committee (BCREPC). Town of on the Board of Directors of CVEC. CVEC sions this year were: 1) The Fire Department, Chatham representatives to the BCREPC promotes and builds renewable energy gen- which reported on its study of operations in attend monthly committee meetings, training eration facilities. The facilities also provide conjunction with Collins Center (UMass); 2) sessions, participate in operational drills, and electricity cost savings to CVEC member Monomoy Regional School District (MRSD) take part in planning and operations for the towns. as regionalization continues to be in an early BCREPC Regional Shelter. In 2011, CVEC let a contract to American stage of implementation; 3) Debt Service Respectfully submitted, Capital Energy Inc. to set up a large photo- levels as total Debt will continue to be high John Cauble voltaic array at Chatham’s covered landfill in the near term; 4) Community Preservation Emergency Management Director at the Transfer Station. Chatham did not Act (CPA) and whether there is a better way spend any money to build this facility but has to allocate these funds. agreed to purchase the generated electric- Energy Committee From a financial perspective, the tax rate ity, at a fixed price substantially lower than for 2015 will increase less than 1%. Town he five member Energy Committee meets available from other energy suppliers. That operating and school expenses increased Tmonthly. The Committee’s role is to solar array began supplying more than half approx. 2-3%. However, these increases were consider all aspects of Chatham’s use of en- the Town’s municipal electricity needs in offset by lower debt service expense and the ergy, as well as promote economy, efficiency the fall of 2014. The project was initially use of free cash (or “reserves”), which were and conservation. With the guidelines of estimated to save the Town about $120,000 deemed excessive. the Committee-prepared “Town Energy and annually in energy costs, but recent increases The Charter Review Committee met with Resource Conservation Policy”, the Commit- in the cost of electricity mean that the saving the Finance Committee in 2014. There was tee continues to promote new and existing will be substantially more than that. CVEC a broad range of issues discussed with a energy initiatives in Chatham. also let contracts with private companies for consensus that no changes are necessary as to The Committee considered trying to construction of solar generation projects on the structure of the Finance Committee. The become a designated Green Community, and the roofs of the Chatham Town Hall Annex Finance Committee pledges to work with the decided against it, but we continue to pursue and the Police Station. These facilities also Board of Selectmen, Town staff, committees many of the Act’s criteria, including develop- began operating this fall. and taxpayers, and will be an independent

73 voice to Town Meeting. There were no ing at 221 Crowell Road. It was bittersweet determining who was responsible for the cost changes to the Finance Committee member- to see the old fire station, built in 1952, of the equipment. ship in 2014. demolished, but the department is anxious to A Request for Proposal was also published Respectfully submitted, occupy the new station when construction is for the rebuilding of the stairs surrounding Kenneth Sommer, Chairman completed. the area around the seventh and ninth tee Dean Nicastro, Vice-Chair As Fire Chief, and on behalf of the fire- holes. Bids have been received. Robert Dow, Clerk fighters/medics, I want to thank the commu- Due to the deficiencies in the golf course, Rosalyn Coleman nity for the several thoughtful letters of ap- on October 29, 2014 a course consultant, Norma Avellar preciation and positive feedback and support James Skorulski, of the United States Golf Jo Ann Sprague we continue to receive all year. Every letter Association toured the course. The result of John Whelan of appreciation is posted on the department’s the tour was a sixteen page inspection report John Crea bulletin board and certainly is a morale which found a number of deficiencies and Steve West booster for all. Thanks to everyone again for included recommendations to remedy same. your continued support. We are always ready The report is available at the Town Offices. to serve our wonderful community! A mandatory pre-bid meeting of the new Fire Rescue Department Respectively submitted, Request for Proposals was scheduled for t is my pleasure to present the 2014 annual Michael Ambriscoe early January 2015. Ireport of the Chatham Fire Rescue Depart- Fire Chief The public is invited to view the Golf ment. The Department is dedicated to provid- Advisory Committee meetings which are available on the Channel 18 archives on the ing the highest quality of service possible to Golf Advisory Committee our community. We are committed to meet- Town website. ing the needs of the community by providing n 2014 the Golf Advisory Committee Respectfully submitted, emergency fire and medical service, hazard- Iwelcomed new members Bruce Bogardus, Stephen J. Kuzma, Chairman ous materials response, ice rescue, technical Edward Boyce and Carl Bertolini to the Roger Sullivan, Bruce Bogardus, rescue, public education, fire prevention, Committee. Douglas Ann Bohman resigned Carl Bertolino, Edward Boyce building inspection/code enforcement, and from the committee as chairman. In July, plan review. The Department’s excellent cus- Stephen Kuzma was elected chairman. Harbormaster tomer service is the result of highly trained The Golf Advisory Committee began the and dedicated firefighters/paramedics that summer addressing a number of significant he Harbormaster Division is responsible take pride in their profession and in serving issues which included, inter alia, drafting a Tfor installing 200 plus seasonal and the community. The Department strives to new Request for Proposal for the operating year-round aids to navigation, management achieve and provide the highest standard of contract of the Seaside Links Golf Course. of the Municipal Fish Pier, assisting mariners public safety. The present contract is scheduled to expire and persons in distress, active enforcement of In 2014, the Fire Department responded to March 31, 2015. Lengthy discussions were maritime law throughout Chatham water- 2,792 emergency incidents and transported held regarding the operational performance ways, responding to pollution events and 1,072 patients to the hospital. Total revenue in the present operator Sports Management providing prevention measures, and the issu- collected in 2014 for ambulance transports, Group. The Committee generally believed ance and renewal of all mooring, docking and permits, and inspections was $625,446.06. that there were a number of deficiencies wait list permits. In addition, the Division This year the Department experienced in the operation of the course and contract operates and maintains the Mitchell River several more structure fires than usual. Some noncompliance which affected play and the Drawbridge, provides oversight and assists in resulted in large fire losses. One incident overall conditions at the course. A motion the management of Town Landings. resulted in a fire related death. This was the to extend the expiring contract with Sports first fire related death in Chatham in over Management Group by one year failed to Seasonal Patrol Boat Report and 30 years. There were 7 civilian fire related pass. In the fall, the Committee submitted a Recommendations injuries and 7 firefighter injuries in 2014. new Request for Proposals to the Town for 1. OVERVIEW – The Harbormaster The Fire Prevention/Inspection Division consideration. In the new request the Com- Division is responsible for all the navigable had a busy year performing plan review of mittee suggested modest increases in the waterways of the Town, which includes 66 proposed construction projects to ensure various fees charged at the course. The Com- miles of coastline, as well as other areas as compliance with the State fire code. The mittee believed that the increase would ben- required, including waters from the baseline State adopted a new fire code effective Janu- efit the Town by attracting potential bidders out to 3 nautical miles offshore. In addition to ary 1, 2015. This new code applies to all for the new course contract and increasing assisting mariners and swimmers in distress, projects permitted after the code adoption the financial benefit to the Town. Further, the the Division is responsible for maintaining date. The Fire Inspector conducted code en- present fees were well below those charged at all Town owned Aids to Navigation, pollu- forcement inspections in several commercial similarly situated golf courses on Cape Cod. tion prevention and response, enforcement and residential buildings. In December, the Town published a Request of state and local waterway regulations and The Public Education Coordinator pro- for Proposal which modified in some respect bylaws, and management of mooring permits vided several programs on fire prevention, the Request for Proposal submitted by the and regulations. In accordance with Division injury prevention, CPR, and AED instruc- Committee. Of note was the decision by the Standard Operating Procedures, Patrol Boat tions to several people in the community and Town not to increase any fees. The Request operators conducted safe and effective boat the school. for Proposal was for a three year contract. operations throughout the unique and chal- The fire station is temporarily located in One significant maintenance issue asw the lenging waterways of Chatham. The follow- trailers at the rear of the Public Works build- need for a new or rebuilt irrigation pump and

74 ing report highlights their efforts and results of Chatham waterways by patrol boat opera- tors again provided assistance to Dr. Greg for the 2014 season. tors served to significantly deter negligent or Skomal and staff as they continued their unlawful operations. This year the Division research and tracking of great white sharks 2. SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS: With continued with the requirement for patrol within Chatham’s area of responsibility. We only a few exceptions the H-24 Patrol Boat boat operators to conduct a post-incident deployed an experimental real-time shark was dedicated to patrolling the waters of safety boarding for each boat that required receiver buoy this year in addition to nine Chatham Harbor, which includes Chatham a tow back to port. In addition to numerous new traditional shark monitoring buoys. Inlet, North Beach and North Beach Island, verbal warnings, patrol boat operators issued • International Fund for Animal Welfare Pleasant Bay channel, Aunt Lydia’s Cove, 03 written by-law violations. (IFAW) – Patrol boat operators reported the Bassing Harbor, Ryder’s Cove, Crows sightings of injured and/or stranded seals Pond, Pleasant Bay, the east side of North c. MOORINGS – Patrol boat operators and dolphins within Chatham waterways, and South Monomoy Islands, and offshore conducted mooring checks within all Cha- and were often called upon to transport waters. The H-21 Patrol Boat was dedicated tham mooring fields to ensure the proper IFAW staff to the scene to test and/or to patrolling the waters of Stage Harbor to display of Town mooring stickers and state retrieve if necessary. As was the case in include the entrance channel, the Southway, registration stickers, ensure proper display of the past couple of years, there were many Oyster River & Pond, Mitchell River & Mill mooring number and name on mooring balls, reports of injured and dead seals with large Pond, waters along Harding’s, Ridgevale and and checked the condition of hawsers. The bite marks suspected to be from sharks. Cockle Cove Beaches, the west side of North Harbormaster Division continued to inspect • Local and National Media: Again this and South Monomoy Islands, and offshore mooring tackle & hawsers, reposition moor- year, there was significant media interest waters in Nantucket Sound. The H-25B ings as needed, remove abandoned or illegal surrounding great white shark sightings Carolina Work Skiff was utilized primar- moorings, and properly maintain 35 Town/ within Chatham waters from both local and ily for the purpose of setting, hauling and public moorings. national media outlets. The confirmed sight- servicing aids to navigation within Chatham d. AIDS TO NAVIGATION – The Divi- ing of a white shark in the Southway was waterways. The H-25 Patrol Boat (Parker), sion is responsible for the proper licensing of covered by local and regional media outlets. equipped with the Geographic Information 200 plus private Aids to Navigation by way • Water Quality Testing – Throughout the System (GIS) was mainly used for mooring of the U.S. Coast Guard; private Town aids season, Patrol Boat operators transported management within Chatham Harbor and are established, disestablished and updated MA state marine biologists and Town Stage Harbor, yet was used for other missions by means of the Private Aids To Navigation Health and Environment personnel to areas as needed. While it is very difficult to capture (PATON) database. Patrol Boat operators within Chatham Harbor and offshore in sup- in totality the multi-mission work that the were responsible for deploying seasonal pri- port of the water quality testing program. patrol boat operators have executed over the vate aids to navigation prior to the start of the season, the following summary by mission f. HARBORMASTER DIVISION boating season, verifying and adjusting buoy area captures a significant level of effort: REVENUE positions throughout the season, and hauling • Fish Pier Rent $30,000 a. MARITIME ASSISTANCE – Outlined buoys for maintenance at the conclusion of • Independent Buyer/Packer $1,000 below is a breakdown of maritime assistance the boating season. After being hauled, all • Fuel Fees $17,879.03 cases by type. The 108 cases successfully ex- buoys are pressure washed and reconditioned • Mooring Permits $228,837.56 ecuted by the Division’s patrol boat operators as needed throughout the off-season, which • Wait List $9,795 resulted in many lives saved or assisted and often includes welding repairs and replace- • Late Fees $7,686 millions of dollars in property saved. ment of ground tackle and chain. • Transient Fees $3,100 b. LAW ENFORCEMENT – The primary e. SUPPORT OPERATIONS – In addition • USCG Rent $6,700 objective of law enforcement actions by the to executing the Division’s primary missions, • Bridge St. Parking $1,795 Division is to promote public safety and patrol boat operators provided support to the - includes in house receipts only, welfare by encouraging voluntary compli- following agencies and organizations: no on-line monies ance, and addressing non-compliance. Again • MA Division of Marine Fisheries – • Ryders Cove Ramp $2,575 this year, presence through active patrolling Throughout the season, patrol boat opera- - includes in house receipts only, no on-line monies • Docking Permits $50,261 Maritime Assistance Cases • Fisherman’s Storage (at the airport) $6,700 g. TRAINING • The National Association of State Boat- ing Law Administrators (NASBLA) is the nationally recognized leader in provid- ing maritime training to State and Local maritime response agencies. Two NASBLA courses (Boat crewman and Boat Opera- tor Search and Rescue) are required by the Massachusetts Harbormaster Training Council. In addition to the two required courses, NASBLA offers a number of other courses that are utilized as in service training. In October, Harbormaster Smith

75 successfully completed the Tactical Boat b. EMT/Boat Crew: This position was assistance in the seasonal maintenance of the Operator course offered by NASBLA. In used to achieve a two person patrol posture herring run. June, Deputy Harbormaster Holm success- during the weekends (Fri-Sun) on both the Respectfully submitted, fully completed the Stop and Pursuit boat Stage Harbor and Chatham Harbor patrol Donald St. Pierre, Herring Warden operator’s course offered by NASBLA. In boats. Clearly the weekends have the highest November, Assistant Harbormaster Michael volume of boating activity, and therefore the Ryder and Hunter Twombly successfully period with the most vessel assistance and/or Historic Business District completed the Boat Operator Search and distress cases. This was the third consecutive Commission Rescue course (NASBLA course) instructed year of this patrol addition and it continued to by U.S. Coast Guard Station Chatham. be very effective. he HBDC held 26 meetings in 2014, as Tcompared to 24 meeting held the previ- h. HARBORMASTER REPORTING 4. MUNICIPAL FISH PIER ous year. CHANGES a. Nantucket Fish, Red’s Best and Whitely 133 applications were reviewed for Certifi- • The Harbormaster Division was removed Fuel continued their leases at the Municipal cates of Appropriateness, as compared to 131 from the Police Department in the summer Fish Pier this year. We continued to experi- applications for the previous year. of 2014. This ended a nearly two year con- ence lease compliance issues with Red’s $2,620.00 was generated through applica- troversy of placing the Harbormaster under Best, however they have steadily improved tion fees. Compared to $2,290.00 generated the Police Department. The Harbormaster over the last six months. in the previous year. currently operates under the Department of Natural Resources. b. Over the summer the Wharfinger contin- Applications included: ued collecting vehicular and pedestrian traffic • 79 sign applications. (74 applications in the i. MOORING MANAGEMENT data. The numbers this year were consistent previous year) SOFTWARE with those of 2013 and in the peak months • 30 applications for major renovation/con- • Over the past year and a half, we have of July and August the numbers suggest over struction. (34 in the previous year) worked with the IT Department to imple- 80,000 visitors a month. Parking enforcement • 7 Demolition applications, which are ment an on-line mooring permit/waitlist along the roadway and parking lots remain a included in the major renovations listed renewal program. The primary goal of this challenge for Harbormaster staff. above (7 in the previous year) software is to provide the option to renew Respectfully submitted, • 22 Minor applications. (16 for the previous on-line for our mooring permit and waitlist Stuart F.X. Smith, Harbormaster year) customers. Considerable staff resources • 2 Pre-application conferences were devoted to trouble-shooting the system • 5 Satisfactions of Conditions for approved in 2014. While the on-line system saw a Herring Warden Certificates of Appropriateness, not in- considerable increase in public use in 2014 ll Commonwealth herring runs, includ- cluded in the total number above compared to 2013, additional improvements ing the Ryder’s Cove run, remained • 2 Site Visits (3 for the previous year), not are necessary for both the public user and A closed as mandated by the Massachusetts included in the total number above staff to meet our end goal of an all-encom- Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) due to passing mooring management system Daniel Sylver was re-elected as Chairman, the reduced population of herring stocks. We Darci Sequin as Vice Chair, Ali Van der 3. LESSONS LEARNED: have seen a noticeable increase in returning Burg, as Clerk. Theodore P. (Sam) Streibert a. Stage Harbor Patrol – We continued the river herring for the past three years. It is remains a long serving regular member. Lynn patrol during the 10 hour operational day difficult to determine if this increasing trend Van Dine was appointed to serve as a regular as has been done in the past, and is still be- is indicative of a widespread improvement member. Jackson Smith became the HBDCs ing done on the Chatham Harbor side. The in river herring fish stocks or just a localized first Alternate, and Steve Burlingame was new cut in South Beach continued to attract or regional increase in returning numbers. appointed as the second Alternate. Select- more boaters to the area bringing with it an Hopefully this trend will continue. Both her- man Seth Taylor is the HBDCs’ Board of increase in case load for that area. The inside ring runs continue to function well following Selectmen Liaison. Deanna Ruffer, Director of South Beach was one of the more popular the improvements to the Stillwater Lake and of Community Development is the HBDC/ destinations for boaters on the Nantucket Lover’s Lake fish ladders completed a few Planning Board Liaison and Sarah Clark is Sound side of Chatham. After confirmed years ago. the HBDCs’ Secretary. white shark sightings, “No Swimming” signs Thanks are extended to Norman St. Pierre, were deployed along the beach. Paul White and Ted Keon for their generous Some highlights included: • Bradford Inn • Cumberland Farms Relocation Other notable items include: • The HBDC participated with the Histori- cal Commission and Historical Society in celebration of Preservation Month. The HBDCs’ continued support for funding of the preparation of Historic Property and Area Surveys. Respectfully submitted, Daniel Sylver, Chairman Darci Sequin, Vice Chairman

76 Ali Van der Burg, Clerk of encouraging applicants to informally ad- Human Services Committee Sam Streibert, Member dress the Commission or ask for an informal Lynn Van Dine, Member site visit prior to filing an application. This urrently the Human Services Commit- Jackson Smith, Alternate process has proven to be effective in answer- Ctee consists of six (6) voting members. Steve Burlingame, Alternate ing applicants’ questions relative to the hear- Our membership is down three (3) from our ing process and clarifying the jurisdiction of desired membership of nine (9). The Com- the Commission. Subsequent to these meet- mittee has lost two members during 2014. Historical Commission ings, applicants have often modified their The current members are: plans so as to minimize areas of potential Paul Brown (Chairman) he Historical Commission under the conflict. Cece Motz (Vice Chairman) “Demolition Delay Bylaw” hears ap- T A significant accomplishment in 2014 asw Joanne Donoghue plications for major renovations or proposed the approval and adoption of revised Com- Marilyn Sneden demolition of properties greater than 75 years mission “Rules and Procedures”, “Applica- Ann Wade old. If a property is deemed “Historically tion Forms” and “Flow Charts”. This task Mandi Speakman Significant” and a compromise cannot be was accomplished in close cooperation with reached, a maximum of 18 month demoli- Members leaving the committee during the the Director of Community Development, tion delay can be imposed. The bylaw also past year were: Staff, and Town Counsel. As a result we feel applies to National Register districts (i.e. The Joan Howe the process in understanding the enabling Old Village, Marconi–RCA site) and other Janice O’Connell legislation, the application process and the National Register properties. If the change role and responsibilities of the commission The charge to the Human Services Commit- is deemed to be a “substantial alteration” of will be more transparent to all. tee is to create and implement a coordinated contributing structures in the National Reg- The Commission continues to be engaged approach to the delivery of human services to ister Districts, it must be referred to the Cape in numerous on-going programs and projects the people of Chatham and recommend fund- Cod Commission. including: ing for agencies or programs that provide In 2014, the Commission heard 17 ap- 1) Continued work on historical surveys of these services. We reach out to the citizens of plications for partial and/or full demolition all properties over 75 years old; 2) The suc- Chatham through articles about the Human of historic structures. This compares with 23 cessful Preservation Awards Program, in co- Service Committee in local papers (Cape Cod applications heard in 2013. Of the 17 applica- operation with HBDC and Historical Society; Chronicle and Cape Codder) and information tions heard, the Commission imposed one 3) Interpretive sign program for homes and available at various Town locations and on new demolition delay and did not refer any businesses; 4) Coordination on Restoration the Town’s website. We look at our currently applications to the Cape Cod Commission. and additional physical improvements to the funded agencies and consider new agencies In 2013, the Commission also imposed one Marconi/RCA buildings and site; 5) Active that would fill any gaps that might exist. We demolition delay and made no referrals to the support of the Chatham Windmill Group in attend local seminars and roundtables to learn Cape Cod Commission. This evidences the cooperation with Parks and Recreation for more about the existing needs and services. successful effort of the Commission in work- the operation of the Benjamin Godfrey Grist- In 2014, the Committee continued a practice ing with applicants toward a compromise. mill in Chase Park. begun in 2012, to conduct site visits and The vast majority of applications are re- Continued initiatives of the Commission bring representatives from funded agencies to solved without imposing a demolition delay include: 1) increased coordination and con- speak at Committee meetings to better under- or referral to Cape Cod Commission. This sultation with HBDC and ZBA for historic stand the various services they provide. We suggests that the Demolition Delay By-law is properties under its jurisdiction; 2) proposed put out requests for proposals to previously instrumental in preventing the demolition of review of certain building permit applications funded agencies in the summer of 2014, some historic buildings. It is also the opinion for non-contributing buildings in the Historic and accepted all proposals from agencies as of the members of the Commission that the District; 3) review procedures for monitoring they were received. The bulk of our work bylaw provision, allowing up to an 18 month building demolition and renovations to assure is in autumn when we review the submitted demolition delay, continues to be a construc- compliance with decisions of the Commis- proposals and build a budget recommenda- tive incentive for owners to work with the sion, in close cooperation with Community tion that meets as many needs as possible, Commission, on a compromise basis, to limit Development Staff. while stewarding the limited funds available the loss of historic structures. The Commission is proud of its efforts to through the Town’s budget. The Commission was successful in spon- recognize, preserve and restore the histori- This past year we evaluated and recom- soring an amendment (H 03968) “An Act cal buildings in our community. We look mended funding requests for nineteen (19) Authorizing Alternate Members on Local forward to continuing to work with citizens, grants. The total annual funding request Historical Commissions” to Section 2. Sec- developers and municipal departments in our was $208,050 for the fiscal year 2015. The tion 8D of Chapter 40 of the General Laws. efforts to maintain and enhance the historical Committee was able to move certain monies The amendment was signed into Law character of Chatham. around and cut funding to certain agencies and the Board of Selectmen appointed two Respectfully submitted, in order to remain level funded from fiscal alternates as requested by the Commission. Frank Messina, Chairman 2014. Needs continue to increase in difficult Other than the two alternates the composition Robert Oliver, Vice Chairman, Donald economic times, and during our proposal and continuity of the Commission remained Aikman, Clerk, Nancy Yeaw, William review, we saw that trend in the form of unchanged in 2014. Two regular members Manley, Jane Moffett, Sandi Porter increased utilization of funded agencies were reappointed during the year. Volunteer Stephanie Hamilton, Alternate, by Chatham residents as well as increased interest in serving on the Commission has Benjamin Smolenski, Alternate requests for funds from certain agencies due been strong. to increasing costs. The Commission has continued its policy 77 2014 Activities ditional funding required in subsequent wildlife habitats, extend contiguous town The Committee reviewed its historical level budgets. conservation properties and protect scenic of membership, and in light of our inability 3. Recruit additional members to increase our views. Strategic purchases that anticipate the to keep the maximum number of eleven (11), membership to the normal complement of consequences of sea level rise are a priority. the Committee recommended to the Board nine. The Committee has purchased more than of Selectmen a reduction in membership to 4. Continue the partnership with Monomoy 134 acres for open space preservation. The nine (9). The recommendation was approved. Community Services and with Monomoy servicing of bonded debt for four large pur- The Committee reviewed the proposals of Regional Schools to identify improve- chases has limited availability of Land Bank eighteen (18) agencies along with continu- ments in service levels that support their funds for significant acquisitions until FY16. ing our internal Committee recommendation continued mission in Chatham. However, the Committee seeks opportuni- for the Chatham Community Child Care 5. Continue our mission of evaluating the ties to leverage its funds with land purchases Scholarship Program. The funding requests proposals of the human service agencies in partnership the Community Preservation represent a level funded recommendation who currently serve Chatham and look for Committee, the Chatham Conservation Foun- over the approved fiscal 2014. The Com- new agencies that would address unmet dation, Inc., and private neighborhood initia- mittee also scheduled and conducted a site needs. tives, as well as through State Land Grants. visit to Monomoy Community Services, and 6. Continue to visit the agencies funded by The Town Conservation Division has initi- asked the Visiting Nurses Association and the Town, or ask representatives to attend ated a Land Stewardship Program. Over 25 Monomoy Regional Schools’ representa- specific committee meetings to gain a bet- volunteers now monitor town conservation tives to attend a regular Committee meeting ter understanding of the services provided properties. This helps to identify property to provide updates. The school representa- by and needs of each agency. management issues regarding safe public ac- tives discussed the regionalization and what Respectfully submitted, cess and the preservation of the conservation expectations they have for before and after Paul Brown, Chairman values of land purchased with Land Bank and school programming in Chatham. Addition- Cece Motz Community Preservation Act funds. ally, the Committee revised the request for Joanne Donoghue “The Friends of Sylvan Gardens” is a 501 proposal document and created a perspective Marilyn Sneden c(3) non-profit organization recently formed member document outlining expectations of Ann Wade to promote public access and to assist the committee membership. The Committee also Mandi Speakman Town in the management of the Rolf E Syl- sent representation to the Regional Substance van Gardens Conservation Area – a property Abuse Council and the Mental Health Con- under the oversight of the Conservation Com- sortium that occurred on Cape Cod during Independence Day mission. Carol Odell is President. 2014. Parade Committee The Land Bank Committee wishes to express their appreciation of the late Laurel 2015 Planning he parade theme was “Sun, Sand and the Sorenson’s efforts and her unmeasurable Going forward, the Committee will continue TDeep Blue Sea”, a celebration of the geo- enthusiasm in promoting the public’s access to look at the human services needs in the graphic features of Chatham. The crowd was to Sylvan Gardens. She served on the com- community and recommend funding for estimated at 20,000 despite the forecast of a mittee since 2008. Her passing was untimely agencies and programs that address those rainstorm. The parade was the second largest and deeply regretted. needs. We feel that one of the most important in history with 92 entries, second only to the Since 2012, this Committee has been led roles of government is to provide for the 2012 tercentennial celebration. by George Cooper, who succeeded Victor Di- basic needs of our citizens who need help. Many improvements were made to en- Cristina who continues to serve as Land Bank In continuing our mission, the Committee hance the experience of the parade including representative to the Community Preservation respectfully requests that the Town consider a PA system to announce the entries as they Committee. Kristin Andres, Conservation additional Human Service funding (level passed the judges table, the steps taken to Agent is staff support for the Committee; service) for future fiscal years as costs of minimize the gaps between entries, and the Dr. Florence Seldin is the Board of Select- supported agencies continues to increase. first time appearance of a marching band men liaison. Kristin Andres also serves as the We find that we faced of several level funded in the parade; the Dennis-Yarmouth High recording secretary. budgets while costs within supported orga- School Marching band. The Grand Marshal Respectfully submitted: nizations continue to rise. We will again this was the retiring head of the Chatham Town Dr. George Cooper, Chairman year target more outreach into the community Band, and the Grand Marshals included one Jack Farrell, Vice-Chairman through providing awareness of the services returning from the previous year, and two new. Ali van der Burg, Clerk available and supported by the Town of Respectfully submitted, Victor DiCristina Chatham: Brad Schiff, Chairman David Doherty Hank Russian 1. Continue to distribute the updated infor- mational brochure at Town facilities and Land Bank Open Space media sources, public gathering places, Committee Monomoy Regional School local churches, local doctors and dentists, and local food pantries to bring attention he Land Bank Open Space Committee was District to funded agencies and services available Tformed in 1999 for the purpose of acquir- or the Monomoy Regional School to Chatham residents. ing land for open space preservation and pas- FDistrict, 2014 was the year in which the 2. Continue to monitor the effectiveness sive recreation. The Committee continues to full consolidation of Harwich and Chatham of the Chatham Community Child Care seek properties that protect the recharge zones schools came to fruition. This was a year Scholarship program including any ad- and watersheds of drinking water wells, protect 78 in which our communities said goodbye to for students in Grades 5 through 7 from light-harvesting in classrooms with automatic several schools near and dear to many, and Harwich and Chatham. daylighting dimming controls, a displace- welcomed new schools. The year began ment ventilation mechanical system, and with the school district operating separate Teaching and Learning reduced potable water usage are just a few high schools and separate middle schools in Teachers and administrators continued to of the features that qualified the new school both Chatham and Harwich, and concluded align and unite the Monomoy curriculum. for approximately half a million dollars in with the long awaited completion of the new The 2014-2015 academic year started a new energy efficiency incentives from the Cape Monomoy Regional High School building practice at Monomoy, with an early release Light Compact. and the renaming, reconfiguring, and opening every other Wednesday for teacher profes- Monomoy Regional High School’s design Monomoy Regional Middle School. sional development. During these early was selected by the Massachusetts School release days, the school day ends 40 minutes Building Authority through their “model End of an Era and New Beginnings early to allow educators to collaborate on a school” program, adapting and re-using the It was the end of an era for Harwich High variety of initiatives to improve the district’s efficient, sustainable, and flexible design of School, Harwich Middle School, and the curriculum and to enhance learning and an existing high school. Through a sound Chatham Middle-High School. Many of the teaching. partnership between school administration alumni and faculty of these schools held deep The 2014-2015 academic year welcomed a and the project’s architects, Mount Vernon emotional connections and fond memories of new Program of Studies for the new regional Group, the contractor, Fontaine Brothers, and our towns’ schools, but each of these institu- high school. The new Program of Studies the owner’s project manager, SKANSKA, tions gave way to allow for new beginnings had expanded course offerings over what was the construction of Monomoy Regional High in the now fully consolidated Monomoy available at either Harwich High or Chatham School is well within the amended $59.4 Regional School District. In conjunction with High. The new expanded course offerings million project budget. Change orders, which the Class of 1964’s 50th reunion, Harwich were well received by both students and their can inflate construction cost, were minimal High School alumni from various graduating parents. Monomoy Regional High School and only a third of those seen in other Mas- classes gathered on May 31st in the school’s now touts a Program of Studies offering an sachusetts school construction projects. gymnasium to hold one last dance in the expanded Advanced Placement program, Throughout the summer of 2014, Harwich building before its demolition during the where students can take up to 17 Advanced High School was gradually demolished and summer to make way for the front entrance Placement classes, which may be accepted removed, to make way for new practice fields of the new Monomoy Regional High School. by their future colleges for credit. Monomoy and parking in front of the new school. By The last graduating class from Harwich High Regional High School also added Mandarin, the end of the December recess, the front School marched across the stage to receive in addition to Spanish, French, and Latin to entrance to the high school was finally open. their diplomas on June 8th. its World Language program. The Humani- Harwich Middle School on Sisson Road ties courses offered at Monomoy Regional Monomoy Extracurricular had its last students pass through the cor- High School are aimed at having teacher’s Opportunities ridors on June 27th, and on September 4th, interests pique student engagement in the While our high schools operated, for one middle school students from Harwich joined curricula and read like a course catalog from final year, separately, students from Harwich their peers in Chatham at the reconfigured a small Liberal Arts college. Included in and Chatham were brought together on the Monomoy Regional Middle School on Monomoy Regional High School’s program Monomoy Sharks athletic teams. Similarly, Crowell Road in Chatham. The Harwich of studies you’ll find Mark Twain’s World, students from Chatham High and Harwich Middle School facility was emptied of its Irish Literature, Poetry, Gothic Literature, High collaborated on the Spring production scholastic contents and returned to the Town Science Fiction, Mass Media, Global Issues, of the musical South Pacific. The year ended of Harwich. A Middle School Repurposing American Music in the 20th Century, The with winter concerts, for both Monomoy Re- Committee was assembled by the Town to re- Kennedy Years, and Baseball & Society. gional High School and Monomoy Regional search and recommend to the Town the most Full regionalization also allowed the Middle School, featuring band and choral optimal future for the facility and the land the Monomoy Regional Middle School to en- performances. These performances were held building sits upon. hance its educational program beyond that of before “standing room only” audiences in Chatham Middle-High School began the the towns’ former middle schools. both the middle school gymnasium and high calendar year serving high school students Chatham High senior Elijah Eldredge school auditorium. This musical union of in the main area of the building and middle and Harwich High senior Jennifer Witzgall Chatham and Harwich perhaps best show- school students in one wing. Alumni from received the Superintendent’s Scholar Award cased the expanded opportunities now pres- throughout the years similarly gathered in for their outstanding academic achievements, ent in our schools, and how these expanded Chatham on March 7th to celebrate the end- participation in extracurricular activities, and opportunities can benefit both students and ing of an era. After 143 years of a Chatham service to the community. The last valedic- the greater community. High School, the school was preparing to torian was Troy Sherman for Harwich High graduate its final cohort, and on June 6th, School and Noah Firmin for Chatham High Finance the last graduating class from Chatham High School. The FY14 General Fund budget presented School received their diploma. As the last to each community’s Town Meeting was students left for summer vacation at the end Monomoy Regional High School $30,993,507, a 0.2% decrease over the prior of June, the building was quickly readied Building Project fiscal year. The FY15 General Fund budget, to welcome the first students to the region’s The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony formally for the first year of full regionalization, was new middle school. At a morning dedication opening the new Monomoy Regional High $31,097,989, a 0.17% increase from FY14. ceremony on September 4th, Monomoy Re- School took place August 21, 2014. The Within this FY15 budget were the reduc- gional Middle School was officially opened 168,000 square foot building has many tions of 15 FTEs, including administrators energy efficient features. LED lighting, and teachers at the middle and high school 79 levels, whose positions were eliminated as six years of leading Chatham Elementary was able to provide a much improved edu- the district fully regionalized. During 2014, School, Principal Gaylene Heppe retired. cational program, while controlling costs for the new regional school district successfully She was replaced by Interim Principal Adam our towns and their citizens. reached agreements with the bargaining units O’Shea. An exhaustive search for the perma- Proud to be a Shark. representing the custodians and the IT staff. nent Chatham Elementary School Principal Respectfully submitted, began in November of 2014. Scott Carpenter Enrollment & School Choice Chatham High School’s Principal, Paul Superintendent The promise of the new high school, an Mangelinkx, stayed on through the merger of Monomoy Regional School District enhanced Program of Studies, and expanded Monomoy as the district’s “senior adminis- Advanced Placement options found 33 more trator” and intended to retire when the district students entering the district and 19 fewer fully merged. True to his word, after 14 years Department of Natural students leaving the district through the of as Principal of Chatham High School, Paul Resources School Choice Program than in the 2013- Mangelinkx retired as the school’s last princi- (formerly Health and Environment) 2014 school year. This favorable swing in pal. Prior to becoming Principal, Paul had 28 School Choice, both in and out of the district, years as a member of the faculty of Harwich he Department of Natural Resources help increase Monomoy Regional’s October High School; thereby, serving the children T(DNR) was organized in summer 2014 1 enrollment by 65 students – from 1,869 and families in both towns for a combined 42 by the transfer of Harbormaster operations students in 2013-2014 to 1,934 students for years. and management into the Department of the 2014-2015 academic year. Monomoy Kevin Turner had served as the Principal Health and Environment. Regional Schools continues to be one of the of Harwich High School for a decade, and DNR brings together those Town staff few school districts on the Cape that brings left Monomoy as Harwich High School’s having responsibility for the protection of in more school choice tuition than sends out last Principal. Kevin Turner played a key public and environmental health, protection to other districts. In 2014-2015, the district role in bringing the high school educational and management of natural resources, and is projected to take in $1,662,336 in school programs together. To finish the regionaliza- management of marine resources and coastal choice tuition for 271 students, while paying tion process and to open the new Monomoy and marine infrastructure. DNR is comprised out $982,311 in school choice tuitions to Regional High School, Bill Burkhead was of Coastal Resources, Conservation, Harbor- other districts. This represents a projected hired to be the Monomoy Regional High master, Health, Shellfish, and Water Quality increase of tuition revenues of $154,000 School’s first Principal. Laboratory (WQL). This structure enhances and a $80,000 decrease in tuitions payments After six years as Principal of Chatham the coordinated approach to protecting and compared to the prior school year. Middle School, Lisa Sjostrum became the enhancing Chatham’s natural resources and The total number of children from Har- final principal for Chatham’s Middle School. coastal and marine infrastructure. A close wich and Chatham opting for area charter Likewise, after three years at the helm of working relationship is maintained with the schools was 74 students for the 2014-2015 Harwich Middle School, Len Phelan, served Department of Community Development as school year, an increase of 5 students from as school’s last Principal. After a long search most projects include permitting that involves the prior year. These 74 students are pro- for the new Principal of the unified Mono- both departments. The Department Director jected to take with them a net $943,510 in moy Regional Middle School, Brian Daniels also oversees the Permit Office, responsible tuition dollars for 2014-2015, and increase in was hired to finish the process of bringing the for transfer station, beach, recycling, and net charter tuitions of over $320,000 from the middle school staff and curriculum together ORV stickers, and Shellfish licenses. See prior year. for our towns. separate Annual Reports for Coastal Re-

sources, Harbormaster, Shellfish, and Permit Staff Retirements Continuing to Deliver the Promise of Office. Several of our teachers ended their careers Monomoy Department staff supports numerous during this transitional year for the district. Our goal has and continues to be delivering Town boards and committees. Judith Giorgio These included: an improved curriculum, expanded opportu- (Health Agent) supports the Board of Health. • Joan Aucoin - Culinary Arts teacher for 15 nities, and enhanced educational experiences Kristin Andres (Conservation Agent) sup- years at Chatham High School for our students, while doing this in a manner ports the Conservation Commission and Land • Myra Belliveau - Grade 1 teacher for 27 that creates lower school expenditures, than Bank Open Space Committee. Kristin An- years at Harwich Elementary School if Harwich and Chatham continued to operate dres, Robert Duncanson, Ted Keon (Coastal • Donna Bresnahan - Spanish teacher for 35 schools independently. As our schools fully Resources) and Renee Gagne (Shellfish years at Chatham High School regionalized during 2014, we achieved this Constable) serve on the Technical Advisory • Virginia Hudson - Title 1 teacher for 7 years goal. The fully regionalized district expanded Committee for the Pleasant Bay Resource at Harwich Elementary School educational opportunities by adding Manda- Management Plan as well as special topic • Paula McMahon - Physical Education rin as a World Language, adding an enrich- work groups. Ted Keon supports the North teacher for 23 years at Chatham High ment/gifted and talented program in the Beach Advisory Committee, South Coastal School middle school, bolstering the districts middle Harbor Management Plan Implementation • Joseph Heggi - Special Education teacher school math pedagogy, expanding the num- Committee, and Waterways Advisory Com- for 14 years at Harwich High School ber of Advanced Placement courses available mittee. Harbormaster Stuart Smith supports at the high school, introducing a number the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee. Renee Shifts in Administration of “high tech” electives, and expanding the Gagne supports the Shellfish Advisory Com- The 2013-2014 school year was not only the athletic program for students in Grades 5 and mittee. The Department Director supports the last for several schools within the district, beyond. With a nearly negligible increase in Water & Sewer Advisory Committee as well it was coupled with transition within much the school district’s General Fund Budget as representing the Town on numerous local, of Monomoy’s building principals. After over FY13, a fully regionalized Monomoy regional, and state committees, including 80 the Cape Cod Water Protection Collabora- struction, Inc., Rockland, MA, was again the Pleasant Bay Alliance tive Technical Advisory Committee, EOEA low bidder with a bid below the engineer’s The Pleasant Bay Alliance (PBA) (see sepa- Nutrient Management Technical Workgroup, estimates. Bids below the engineer’s estimate rate Annual Report) had another busy year as Cape Cod 208 Plan workgroups, and others continue to highlight the excellent bidding it continued implementation of the Resource dealing with wastewater, water quality, and climate and the on-going savings to the town Management Plan (RMP) for the Pleasant other environmental issues. See separate An- previously realized in Phase 1A. Bay Area of Critical Environmental Con- nual Reports by a number of the referenced Construction on Phase 1C-1 began after cern (ACEC). The DHE Director remained Boards and Committees. the Columbus Day weekend holiday to mini- heavily involved as chairman of the RMP mize impacts to the fall tourist season. At the Technical Advisory Committee. The Alliance Comprehensive Wastewater Manage- end of 2014 significant progress has been ment Plan continued coordinating the wastewater/nutri- made with installation gravity sewers, later- ent management efforts of the 4 Pleasant The Board of Health began issuing connec- als, and water service replacements nearly Bay watershed communities to address the tion orders for properties not yet connected complete on Old Queen Anne Rd. between total nitrogen Total Maximum Daily Load(s) to the new sewer mains installed as part of Rt. 28 and Winterset Dr., a portion of Step- (TMDL) for Pleasant Bay and its sub-embay- Phase 1A in September. Through years end ping Stones Rd., Chatham Heights Rd., and ments. 252 connection orders had been issued. The Oyster Pond Furlong. Work was also substan- Board granted 7 requests for deferments/time tially complete on Old Main St. Construction Muddy Creek Restoration Bridge extensions to the mandatory one year connec- is expected to continue through the winter Project tion period the Board of Health’s mandatory (weather permitting) on a small section of The joint Harwich-Chatham Project Team Sewer Connection Regulation (which can be Main St. and Homestead Lane. This would Committee continued working the project viewed online at www.town.chatham.ma.us/ allow paving to be completed in late spring engineering consultants, CDR Maguire, Inc., Public_Documents/ChathamMA_Health/ 2015 following a 90 day settlement period. Providence, RI, on design and permitting Regulations/SewerConnectionReg_effec- In response to a request from MADEP the of the bridge in accordance with MassDOT tive_Dec8.pdf). Voluntary connections also 2014 Annual Town Meeting appropriated standards (Route 28 is a state road). In ac- continued with 91 properties having con- the remaining funding ($17.5M) for Phase cordance with the Intermunicipal Agreement nected and 54 others in the approval process, 1C. The total for the multi-year Phase 1C is between the two Towns’, costs for engineer- through the end of the year. The new on-line $27.5M with Town Meeting having appro- ing design and environmental permitting are sewer connection application and tracking priated the first funding ($10M) in 2013. shared 50-50. program functioned well saving applicants The remainder was originally scheduled for 25% design plans and a hydraulic/scour and town staff significant resources and time appropriation in 2015 but DEP requested the analysis report were submitted to MassDOT in not having to process paper applications. full funding be in-place in 2014 to ensure in late fall 2013 for review. In spring 2014, Phase 1B contracts 1 & 2 were completed continued standing on the SRF. prior to MADOT final approval of the 25% by D&C Construction, Inc. Phase 1B in- Regular progress reports on construction design plans, new requirements under the volves the rehabilitation of the Stage Harbor activities and other aspects of the CWMP MADOT Healthy Transportation Policy and Road Pumping Station (SHPS) and replace- implementation are available on the town’s Engineering Directive were released which ment of the force main between the SHPS website: www.chatham-ma.gov/public_ required re-design of some project compo- and Queen Anne Road @ Oyster Pond Fur- documents/ChathamMA_CWMPlan/CWMP. nents. The Project Team evaluated the new long (to link to the new force main installed The public is encouraged to review the Final requirements and some of the requirements as part of the Route 28 project) (Contract CWMP/Final EIR, and other CWMP reports would have increased the environmental #1), and sewer extensions along portions of and documents, which are available on the impacts of the project. To minimize po- Cedar St. and Stage Harbor Rd., Harding’s Town’s website and at the Eldredge Public tential environmental impacts the Design Lane, Elizabeth Lane, and Robinson Court Library. The Town’s website also contains a Team determined that, rather than seek full (Contract #2). It is expected that the Board of Frequently Asked Questions document on the compliance with the Policy, waivers would Health will begin issuing connection orders CWMP and the wastewater project con- be sought for certain aspects. These waivers for these streets in early 2015. struction. The website also has a link to the were submitted to MADOT in late summer The Town continued to receive the benefit Barnstable County Community Septic Man- and approval was received in September. of a good bidding climate when the first con- agement Loan Program which provides low Issues were identified with the original yh - tract of Phase 1C was put out to bid. Phase interest loans for replacing septic systems as draulic/scour analysis and the Project Team 1C, expected to involve 5 contracts over a 3-4 well as making sewer connections. made the decision to switch to a different year period targets sewer extensions in the Regional wastewater planning continued in consultant with greater experience dealing Oyster Pond and Little Mill Pond watersheds. 2014 as the Cape Cod Commission issued a with MADOT on bridge projects. The new These are some on the Town’s most sensitive Draft of the so-called “208 Plan,” named for consultants were working on submission of a and important marine resources due to their the relevant section of the Clean Water Act. new scour analysis to MADOT at the end of multiple natural and man-made resources/ The Cape’s 208 Plan was created in 1978 and 2014. uses. In addition, by mitigating nitrogen im- has not been updated since that time. With The Project Team received word that a pacts in these areas, at the head of the Stage $3.3M in funding from the SRF Program $1M grant was approved from the Harbor Complex, there will be beneficial the Commission is working, in concert with impacts throughout the Complex. numerous stakeholders, on development of Combined with the previous $3.4M grant Contract 1C-1, funded with a 0% loan an updated 208 Plan. Comments on the Draft from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s from the State Revolving Fund (SRF), was were submitted and are under review by the Hurricane Sandy Mitigation and Resiliency put out to bid using funds appropriated at the Commission. The Final 208 Plan is sched- Program the Project has a total of $4.4M for May 2013 Annual Town Meeting. D&C Con- uled for release in 2015. construction. This amount is expected to cov-

81 er the bulk of construction costs although the In an effort to learn about the status of the The newly constructed segments of the full cost will not be known until the Project is communities’ health, the Board of Health Chatham wastewater system (sewer) went bid in late spring/early summer 2015. As of launched a community health survey in the online and new connections are ongoing. the end of 2014 the Project was still on track spring, asking its citizens to share its under- This fall the Board of Health began to order for a September 2015 construction start with standing of their own health and their per- connections and is working with the commu- work completed by Memorial Day 2016. ceived needs of the community. Although the nity to ensure a smooth transition to the new number of participants was small the Board system. A new online tracking system was Stormwater Management of Health will be looking at the comments developed by Paul Lagg, GIS Coordinator, Stormwater management projects continued and issues raised in the upcoming year as a and is being used to keep track of the connec- in 2014 with one major project completed tool to focus the Boards priorities and goals. tion orders, permitting, and the construction and other projects continuing in the design The fall was a busy time in 2014. The process. phase. Stormwater improvements continue Health Department held its 3rd annual Com- The Board of Health adopted the “Regu- to be integrated into sewer construction con- munity Health and Fitness Fair. Free and lation on the Content and Application of tracts so that work can be done in a way that open to the public, vaccinations, nutrition, Fertilizer Used in the Town of Chatham.” The minimizes impacts on neighborhoods and physical fitness, health screenings, and well- regulation was created using a CCC model property owners. being information was provided to many regulation approved to meet the requirements Stormwater improvements were com- families in Chatham. Each year this event of the Cape Cod Commission District of pleted on Old Queen Anne Rd. in the vicinity brings more interest and community support Critical Planning and Control (DCPC). Natu- of Muddy Creek, removing several direct from local business. It’s supported by the ral Resource Department Staff worked with discharges of stormwater to Muddy Creek. VNA of Cape Cod (VNA), the Barnstable the Friends of Chatham Waterways to create Instead of discharging to the Creek, the County Health Department (BCHD) and the a set of regulations that we feel is relevant stormwater was directed into a new retention Cape Cod Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). to Chatham and the protection of its water basin construction on adjacent Town land Working with the Monomoy School resources. that will allow the stormwater to naturally District the Health Department offered flu Routine inspectional work continued infiltrate into the soil with vegetation taking vaccines at the school based clinic at the new throughout the year, including, food service, up some of the nutrients. In addition, the Monomoy Middle School here in Chatham. tobacco control, septic systems, housing and stormwater system was separated from the Students, families, school and Town employ- nuisance complaint investigations, swimming herring run flow from Mill Pond into Muddy ees were provided shots at no charge. As pools, and motel/hotels and inn inspections. Creek which will be of significant benefit to always much thanks to the staff of the VNA Emily Beebe worked cooperatively with the the herring. All of this work will address is- and the School for a great job. In addition, Fire Inspector and Building Commissioner sues identified in the Muddy Creek Bacterial the traditional adult flu clinic was successful- on annual inspections. We again held our TMDL issued by MADEP. ly held at the Community Center. Many other annual food Service trainings for choke sav- This past summer the EPA, through the vaccines are offered throughout the year ing, and hands on CPR to our food establish- Southeast New England Coastal Watershed to those in need through the VNA, includ- ments. Trainings on Blood Borne Pathogens Restoration Program, announced a 100% ing Hepatitis, Varicella, and Tetanus. Blood were offered to all DPW and Parks and grant opportunity targeted for stormwater Pressure Screenings are offered weekly by Recreation staff in the spring. All building nutrient management for Cape communities the VNA or the Barnstable County Health permits, Zoning Board of Appeals applica- on Nantucket Sound. Chatham was one of 4 Department at the Community Center and the tions, Planning Board applications, real estate communities that submitted proposals. In ear- Council on Aging. inspection reports and sewer connection ly October EPA announced that Chatham and The Chatham Local Emergency Manage- applications, were reviewed and reported on. Barnstable projects had been selected to pilot ment (LEPC) and the Health Department Animal Control Office Meg McDonough feasibility/design work and that ultimately teamed up this year to conduct its first hands conducted Animal Inspections in her role as one would be chosen for construction. At the on drill. Distributing Potassium Iodide (KI) Animal Inspector for the Board of Health. end of December the Town was still awaiting to the public, a drive through emergency PERMITS ISSUED 2014 word on the initial feasibility study. dispensing site (EDS) was set up, staffed, and EPA is working to issue a new Phase II open to the public. The LEPC, led by Deputy Disposal Works Construction 146 Stormwater Permit, the previous permit hav- Chief John Cauble, Deputy Fire Chief Peter Food Handler’s 209 ing expired over 5 years ago. A Draft permit Connick and Health Department Staff, us- Motel/Cottage 15 was released in the fall with the comment ing the Incident Command System (ICS) Room Inspection 34 period ending at the end of December. A final successfully simulated a public health event Swimming Pool/Hot Tubs 31 permit may be issued in 2015. where prophylactic drugs could be quickly Tobacco Sales 15 Stable/Animal Keeping 9 Health Division dispensed to the public in an organized set- ting. Participants in the drill included, the Septic Installers 66 The Health Division of the Department of Harbormasters office, the Police Department, Septage Haulers 37 Natural Resources began the year with an the Department of Fire and Rescue, the Pub- Rubbish Haulers 12 ambitious project to digitize our permitting lic Works Department, the Facilities Depart- Recreational Camps 2 and licensing programs using the Accela web ment, Human Resources and the Board of Well Construction 20 based program. Working with the IT depart- Health. Outside agency participation included Well Destruction 0 ment and the Cape Cod Commission the li- the VNA, the MRC, and the BCHD. The Scallop Shanty 3 censing process was developed and instituted event was observed and an after action report Septic Abandonment 8 with some success. In 2015 we hope to con- was prepared by the BCHD nurse planners Total Receipts: $82,160.00 tinue to refine the process, moving towards and staff. Thanks to all who participated and online renewals for Chatham businesses. volunteered their time. 82 Thank you to Dianne Langlois, Emily Beebe, Staff Duties Other duties and responsibili- moval, planting of natives, trail maintenance, Meg McDonough, and Board of Health ties of the Conservation staff include removal of hazard trees, and rubbish removal members, Edward Sheehan, Mary Ann Gray, • staff support to the Land Bank Open Space where illegal dumping has occurred. Ted Whittaker, Dr. Allen Ward, and Ronald Committee and related committees such as Rolf E. Sylvan Gardens – As identified Broman for all you do. the South Coastal Harbor Management Plan in the management and public access plan Committee; for the property, a group of volunteers has Conservation Division • participation in regional workgroups and assembled to form a Friends of Sylvan The primary responsibility of the Conserva- committees such as that of the Pleasant Bay Gardens organization which was successful tion Division staff is to provide support to the Alliance; in obtaining its 501(c)(3) not-for-profit status Conservation Commission who is responsible • providing public educational opportunities in October. The organization will work col- for administering the Wetlands Protection through free workshops, the Town website, laboratively with the Town to help with the Act (MGL Ch 131, s. 40) and the Chatham and dissemination of informational bro- funding of projects, development of a public Wetlands Protection Bylaw (Chapter 272). A chures and handouts; outreach, education and volunteer program. majority of staff time is dedicated to facilitat- • giving presentations to local organizations; The Friends of Sylvan Gardens role will ing the permit process under the wetlands • active pursuit of continuing education by serve as key support for the ongoing manage- protection laws by: attending seminars and conferences; ment of the property. • serving as liaison between professionals, • maintenance of conservation division web- applicants, and the Commission; page; Land Stewardship Program – The program • providing public education on wetland • drafting and implementation of Commis- celebrated a year of volunteer Land Stewards values, natural resource protection, the ap- sion policies and regulations; walking Town-owned conservation properties plication process; • staff support to the Commission in the and reporting their findings to the Division • maintaining the conservation related re- oversight and management of Town-owned to aid in management of the Town’s conser- cords and resource materials; conservation lands through monitoring and vation areas. Over 25 volunteers monitored • reviewing proposed projects and applica- implementation of land management plans. conservation properties and submitted reports tions; Staff organizes and supervises volunteers; on their findings. The information will be • conducting site inspections for preliminary conducts numerous land management maintained in a data base, assisting with review of projects and for compliance with projects, including trail work, cleanup of identifying management issues and projects permits; dumping sites, invasive species removal and important to insuring safe public access and • preparing permits and issuing documents; restorative plantings, posting of signage, preservation of the quality of our wild lands. and etc. AmeriCorps and other volunteers and Some significant management issues discov- • investigating reported violations and taking other department staff are essential to ac- ered related to the public’s misuse of proper- necessary enforcement actions, including complish these tasks. ties were encroachment by new development, the issuance of Stop Work Orders, Enforce- • handling the accounting for the sale of illegal use of the Town land for dumping, ment Orders, non-criminal tickets and court compost bins and recycling totes; proceeds ATV and motor bike use, camping, and appearances. are deposited into the recycling revolving bonfires, vandalism of signs, to name a few. Wetlands Protection account Volunteers are also providing observations and identification of wildlife and wildlife In 2014 there were a total of 264 applications The part-time Assistant Agent’s role is to as- evidence, plants and trail conditions. submitted to the Commission for work within sist the Conservation Agent with the duties of Four workshops were held for the Land areas protected by state and/or local wetlands the division. Emily Beebe was officially hired Steward volunteers. Barbara Waters, through protection regulations, representing a 1% to fill this position in July of this year. Emily the senior tax workoff program and her per- increase over 2013 applications. also serves the Town as part-time Health sonal generosity, and AmeriCorps volunteer Applications were made up of 129 Admin- Inspector and has contributed greatly to the Bethany Reynolds helped with workshops istrative Reviews, 29 Requests for Determi- function of the Conservation Division. nation of Applicability, 92 Notices of Intent, and newsletters. Naturalist Todd Kelley also and 14 Requests to Amend Orders of Condi- Public Outreach Staff organized free public generously gave of his time and expertise to tions. Many project changes were approved programs in collaboration with various non- conduct walks and programs for our Land informally by the Commission through the profit groups and State and county agencies. Stewards. In the fall of the year, a monthly acceptance of field changes. Workshops and presentations covered topics walk-work day for the volunteers was about turtles, ponds, ticks, invasive species, instituted in collaboration and support from • Total Wetland Application Fees Collected: etc. Staff continues to update the Town’s members and staff of the Chatham Conserva- $34,246.50 Conservation webpage and seeks to use all tion Foundation, Inc. available means to inform the public about A dedicated conservation website with The total wetland application fees collected conservation issues. Chatham Conservation is information about the Town’s conservation include a portion of the state application fee on Facebook. lands, created in 2013, continues to be main- as well as a separate local filing fee. The tained by staff. It is a means for the public to Town’s share of the State fees collected to- Conservation Land Management access information about Town-owned con- taled $16,029.50 and the fees collected under The implementation of the Conservation servation properties; for the Land Stewards to the local bylaw totaled $18,217. By statute, Land Management Plan and the Wildfire Pro- file their monitoring reports online; for events wetland fees obtained in the administration tection and Preparedness Plans is an ongoing to be posted; and for new volunteers to sign of the MA Wetlands Protection Act can only process. Some of the many land management up. A hotlink to this website can be found on be used to carry out the Commission’s duties projects completed at Conservation Areas the Town’s website. under the Act, not for other Commission over the past year include invasive species re- activities. 83 AmeriCorps Cape Cod – We were fortunate for the event. And, for the sixth year in a no definitive cause was identified. to have AmeriCorps members assist with sev- row, RecycleFest ‘14 was held May 17th Cockle Cove CREEK remains posted No eral group projects. Most projects pertained at the Transfer Station with participation of Swimming per Order of the Board of Health to trail maintenance, invasive species removal AmeriCorps and volunteers. All recycling due to naturally occurring elevated bacte- and other land management activities. These events received a significant public response rial counts originating from the surrounding are all projects that might otherwise not be and involvement. wetlands. The Board’s No Swimming posting accomplished due to limitations of Town staff The ChathamRecycles website continues of Andrew Harding’s Lane Beach, due to con- and funding. to provide the public information on recy- cerns over strong currents and a steep drop-off Our new AmeriCorps individual place- cling in Chatham: www.chathamrecycles.org to deep water, also remained in effect. ment, Bethany Reynolds, started in October and is now on Facebook. Beach testing results and closure notices of 2013 and has been a huge asset to the Di- Through a MA DEP Municipal Sustain- continued to be posted at the Town Offices, vision. She served one day per week through ability Grant, compost bins continue to be Town Annex, Permit Office, and the Com- July 2014, working on the Land Steward Pro- available to the public at a discounted price. monwealth of Massachusetts web site (www. gram and other conservation-related projects. Blue recycling totes were brought back by mass.gov, go to beach testing). The conservation land management work popular demand for sale at the Transfer The WQL continues to coordinate the of this division and the Conservation Com- Station. Proceeds from all of these sales are volunteer PBA Citizen Water Quality mission is greatly enhanced by the assistance deposited into a revolving fund which is spe- Monitoring Program and the Chatham Water of AmeriCorps Cape Cod. AmeriCorps cifically earmarked for the purchase of more Watchers Program to maximize data collec- volunteers provide an extremely valuable bins. tion and effectively utilize limited resources. service to the Conservation Commission and The tasks accomplished by this division The Chatham Water Watchers is a volunteer- the Town in assisting with trail maintenance, are due to the very much appreciated support based monitoring program run in cooperation invasive plant species control and other land and diligent efforts of Secretary Mary Foug- with the Friends of Chatham Waterways. The management activities organized as group ere and Assistant Conservation Agent Emily Friends are actively recruiting new members projects, projects that might otherwise not Beebe, as well as the extraordinary coopera- to join this program that remains integral be accomplished due to limitations of town tive efforts of other town department staff. to understanding the condition of our local staff and funding. AmeriCorps volunteers waterways. More information is available at are in demand for projects around the Cape Water Quality Laboratory www.chathamwaterways.org/. The Coastal and the application process for obtaining The assessment and protection of the Town’s Water Quality Nutrient Monitoring Program their services continues to get more competi- water resources (marine and fresh surface, had another very successful season in 2014 tive each year. We are grateful for each time and groundwater) remained a primary area thanks to all the volunteers involved. The AmeriCorps is able to provide their valuable of activity for the Water Quality Laboratory programs has 15 stations located through- assistance. (WQL). out the estuarine waters of Chatham which The seasonal shellfish closure program, were sampled twice monthly July through Senior Tax Workoff Program. Our division which affects Mill Creek, Taylors Pond, August and once in September yielding 130± was fortunate to have the services of Doug Bucks Creek, and Muddy Creek, continues samples for nutrient analysis. In addition, a Nichols, Barbara Waters and Laura Fiore to function well allowing these areas to open comparable number of field measurements who worked on projects within the Depart- in the winter and spring when water quality for parameters such as temperature, dissolved ment. The Department’s participation in criteria for harvest are met. oxygen, transparency, etc. were collected. the program has been very rewarding due Due to the WQL’s ongoing relocation to Monthly Department reports are available to both the accomplishments achieved and the new wastewater treatment facility no on the Town’s website www.chatham-ma. the personal interface with participants and samples were analyzed from the Town’s mu- gov/Public_Documents/index as part of government staff. nicipal water system in 2014. This ensured Board of Selectmen meeting packets. Community Internship Student – It was a that the highest levels of quality control and Following the resignation of Lara Slifka pleasure for staff to mentor high school se- public health protection were maintained. in 2013 the position of Assistant Conserva- nior Cloe Murphy through the Chatham High In compliance with the Massachusetts tion Agent /Environmental Technician was School’s Community Internship Program. Beaches Bill, public and semi-public beaches re-structured. Emily Beebe who has ably Cloe began her college career at UVM this were tested weekly during the swimming sea- served the Town as part-time Health Inspec- past fall seeking a major in forestry. son (June to Labor Day). 217 water samples tor was appointed as Assistant Conservation were collected and tested for Enterococci Agent/Health Inspector a position for which ChathamRecycles, an ad hoc workgroup of or E. coli bacteria from 21 locations (10 she is highly qualified. Sarah Griscom was volunteers consisting of staff and citizens, saltwater beaches (143 samples + 8 re-tests), appointed to the position of Intermittent continues to meet periodically. In past years, 3 freshwater ponds (33 samples), and 3 Environmental Technician. the workgroup was fortunate to have an semi-public beaches (33 samples)). Based on The DNR is grateful to all Town De- AmeriCorps member assist with recycling the test results, overall the beaches met the partments and the public for their support, events, however this past year we were not required water quality standards for recre- assistance, and cooperation during 2014. The successful in being assigned an individual ational use. There were a total of 8 “beach Director would like to again offer thanks to placement AmeriCorps volunteer as the day” postings (no swimming advisors) during the many volunteers of the Chatham Water demands for placements has become very the 2014 swimming season. The majority of Watchers. competitive. Regardless, the group held its posting days (7) occurred at Bucks Creek, Special thanks are due the staff of the fifth annual Book & Media Swap on March likely related to higher average water tem- Department of Natural Resources as they 21st and 22nd – two days at the Annex build- peratures and the influence of the surround- continue to serve the citizens of Chatham ing. We were fortunate to have the assistance ing wetlands. The remaining posting was at with respect and professionalism. of the Chatham Girl Scouts and AmeriCorps Harding’s Beach – West for 2 days for which 84 Respectfully submitted, was in contrast to the general decline in Work on this will be done in the spring of Robert A. Duncanson, Ph.D. fledgling success statewide. These issues 2015. Director of Natural Resources were discussed by the NBAC in relationship A variety of recreational activities are run Director, Water Quality Laboratory to the upcoming HCP. throughout the year for our youth. These Judith Giorgio, R.S., Health Agent An upcoming issue the NBAC will be include soccer, basketball, baseball, and soft- Kristin Andres, Conservation Agent discussing for 2015 is the effect the HCP will ball. Additional classes are run in tumbling, Stuart Smith, Harbormaster have on ORV use in Chatham’s section of arts and crafts, and music. For teens there are Theodore Keon, Coastal Resources North Beach. The NBAC will be specifically also dances, games, the skate park and many Renee Gagne, Shellfish Constable addressing what if any additional manage- trips to recreational, cultural and sporting Jason Holm, Deputy Harbormaster ment efforts Chatham may need to consider events. Community involvement projects are Emily Beebe, R.S., Health Inspector/ for implementation to comply with the HCP. also organized. Assistant Conservation Agent The Committee will also be discussing pos- The Community Center continues to offer Rachel Hutchinson, Propagation sible surcharges being considered to be added a variety of adult programming in the areas Specialist/Assistant Shellfish Constable to the cost of ORV permits. The surcharges of fitness classes and recreational activities. Mary Fougere, Conservation Secretary are to cover the added expense incurred by Fitness classes that met on a regular basis in- Sarah Griscom, Intermittent Orleans associated with the increase manage- clude Aerobics, Yoga, T’ai Chi, “Boot Camp Environmental Technician ment efforts needed to implement aspects of Chatham”, Circuit Training and Zumba. Dianne Langlois, Health Secretary the HCP. Recreational activities included Badminton, Susan Rocanello, Harbormaster Office Respectfully submitted, Pickleball, Basketball, Futsal, Floor Hockey, Manager, Assistant Harbormaster Thomas Olson, Chairman and group Tennis Lessons. Many community Donna Lumpkin, Vice Chairman groups meet at the Community Center to Warren Nash, Secretary knit, rug hook, work on arts & craft projects, North Beach Advisory as well as to play card games and mahjong. The Commission wishes to thank the Committee Park and Recreation following groups and organizations for their uring the course of the year of 2014, Commission generous support and donations in 2014: Dthe North Beach Advisory Commit- Chatham Athletic Association, Chatham tee (NBAC) held four meetings. The small n 2014 the Park and Recreation Commis- Garden Club, Chatham Merchants Associa- number of meetings was the result of having Ision continued with its mission of provid- tion and the Friends of Trees. We also thank fewer pressing issues to review, and the ing quality recreational programs and facili- the Building Maintenance and Highway De- Committee agreed to change from a regular ties to the residents and visitors of Chatham. partments, the School Department and other monthly meeting schedule to an as-needed The Park and Recreation Commission is a Town Departments for their help throughout meeting schedule. The NBAC discussed the five member appointed Commission. the year. progress of initiating the Town of Orleans, At the beaches non-resident beach parking We especially thank you, the citizens of Habitat Conservation Plan, (HCP) which will receipts totaled $224,670. Resident beach Chatham, for your continued interest and allow North Beach (known as South Beach in parking sales were $139,880. The Depart- support. Please call our Department with Orleans) to remain open to off road vehicle ment also took in $9,500 from leased conces- your thoughts and ideas, so that we may con- use (ORV) in certain limited conditions when sion sales at Veterans Field and the beaches. tinue to work together in making Chatham a nesting piping plovers, a federally protected It was not a great beach season from a great place to live and play. species, are present with chicks on the beach. weather perspective and beach receipts were Respectfully submitted, This program is scheduled to begin in the down slightly from last year for that reason. Michael Seidewand, Chairman year 2015. Selectman Summers attended The beach patrol continued to monitor Light- Meredith Fry, Vice Chair meetings to update the NBAC of the progress house Beach under a modified plan adopted Ira Seldin on the HCP. last year. Great White Sharks activity appears Michael Ryder At the request of the Selectmen, the to have decreased this year along Chatham’s Robert Becker NBAC reviewed the Nauset Beach Agree- eastern waters and the outer Cape as a whole ment (NBA) between the Towns of Orleans based on a decrease in sightings and tag- Permit Office and Chatham and proposed various relatively ging’s by scientists studying the animals. minor changes. The Selectmen endorsed the In Chase Park the Godfrey Windmill was all 2013 through late spring 2014 the changes and sent the recommended wording open this year 3 days per week and staffed Fseasonal Permit Office was closed for to Orleans for incorporation into the NBA. with windmill attendants. The “Chatham the winter. During this time Transfer Station, This year, 2014, North Beach was once Windmill Group” continued to help with Recycling, Beach and North Beach Off-Road again closed to ORV use from mid-June to organizing and staffing the mill for special Vehicle (ORV) stickers, and Shellfish licenses mid-August, again primarily due to nesting event days in June and August. were issued from the Health & Environment shorebirds and unfledged chicks in the Pochet The Commission worked during the year Department located at the Town Annex. section of Nauset Beach in Orleans. Twelve on finding a new location to relocate the The Permit Office re-opened in late spring pairs of Piping Plovers in the Chatham sec- skateboard park. The location at the airport in the lower level of the Town Annex on tion produced eleven fledged chicks. This had to be removed due to expansion of air- George Ryder Road. Fran Ellingham was was the largest number of fledged chicks in port facilities there in September 2013. Fund- ably assisted by Susan Mabile and Douglas the past five years for this portion of beach ing was previously approved to construct a Nichols, with assistance from Town staff and was achieved despite heavy predation of new park in Town. The Commission received as needed, in a commendable job running nesting sites by fox and coyote. This increase approval at the Annual Town Meeting to the busy summer operation! Long time staff reconstruct the skate park in Volunteer Park. Bette Hahner, Mary Jane O’Leary and Judy 85 the Harwich town line to the Crowell Road intersection. On April 22, 2014, the Planning Board reviewed the Commission’s twelve recommendations and decided to proceed with implementation of the first five. These five recommendations are: 1. Create four unique, neighborhood centers, tailoring the boundaries to create areas where similar land use is desired. 2. Limit formula-business activity in the cor- ridor by, at a minimum, prohibiting them in the Small Business District. 3. Adopt zoning provisions to encourage mixed use in neighborhood centers. 4. Rezone parts of the corridor in between the neighborhood centers to low density residential districts (R-20). 5. Remove Flexible Development District. To involve the residents and business own- ers in each of the four neighborhoods along the corridor in the process of preparing the needed zoning map and bylaw changes the Planning Board has initiated a series of meet- ings in each neighborhood, beginning with the South Chatham neighborhood. The PB has also drawn on the goals and strategies set forth in the Long Range Comprehensive Plan to guide this work. The Planning Board val- ues the input provided by the South Chatham residents, property owners and businesses Kent left for other pursuits, we wish them well. but were not limited to, Site Plan Reviews, during the neighborhood meetings held on Revenue for the Permit Office for 2014 Subdivisions, ANR Plans and By-Law August 25th and September 29th. The Plan- was $780,400 up from 2013’s figure of development. It should be noted that site plan ning Board is in the process of scheduling $753,730. This is partially a result of the review is primarily required for non-residen- meetings in the West Chatham, Cornfield and increase in Transfer Station sticker fees to tial development. Thus, while the number Crowell Road neighborhoods. The PB will offset the increased costs for solid waste of projects subject to this review is small use this input to inform our recommendations disposal. in comparison to the volume of residential to town meeting. Members of the Planning Following the mid-summer slowdown development that occurs, the projects and the Board have taken individual responsibility to in walk-in activity staff began data entry in related site plans tend to be more complicated become familiar with best practices associat- anticipation of initiating e-permitting during in nature and with a great potential of impact ed with land use, e.g. seminars, professional 2015. Shellfish and beach/transfer records on neighborhood and community character. workshops, self-study. have been entered electronically and follow- Members of the Board are: Peter Cocolis, At the 2014 Annual Town Meeting, the ing development of the necessary software Chairman; Cory Metters, Vice Chairman; Planning Board sponsored Article 35 - Zon- program beta testing of on-line sticker Kathryn Halpern, Clerk; Bob Dubis, Richard ing: Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and renewals should begin in 2015. In October Gulick; John Hausner; and James Norcross. Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Changes. The the Sticker Office closed for the season with During the past year, the PB met more single objective of this article was to adopt Transfer Station, Beach, Recycling stickers, often due to: 1) developing and sponsoring the new FEMA flood maps into the local North Beach ORV stickers, and Shellfish amendments to the Protective By-law at the zoning bylaw. As a condition of continued licenses being provided from the Natural May 2014 Town meeting related to federal eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Resources Department. The Permit Office changes in the flood plain maps and addition- Program (NFIP), FEMA required communi- will re-open in spring 2015. al analysis which may result in the PB spon- ties to adopt the new Flood Insurance Rate Respectfully submitted, soring further changes for voter consideration Maps (FIRMs). This article satisfied FEMA’s Robert A. Duncanson, Ph.D. at the May 2015 Town Meeting, 2) Review of basic requirement for compliance with the Director of Natural Resources the Cumberland Farms Site Plan (including NFIP. The article passed at Town Meeting Permit Office Supervisor a joint meeting with the Historic Business resulted in the creation of two different regu- District Commission), and 3) implementation latory boundaries within the zoning bylaw of the Route 28 Visioning Study recommen- related to the floodplain. Planning Board dations. • Flood Plain District Boundary – Delineated he Planning Board (PB), with the support In March, the Board of Selectmen tasked by 2014 Flood maps of the staff and director of the Commu- the Planning Board to proceed with imple- T • Conservancy District Boundary – Delin- nity Development Department, meets twice menting the Cape Cod Commission’s land eated by 1998 flood maps monthly. Regular business items include, use recommendations for Route 28 from 86 When the PB made the decision to recom- Fees Collected $5,600.30 sion’s draft plan. mend staying with the existing boundary Site Plan Reviews The Alliance provided technical support to for the Conservancy District, the PB also Pre-applications (16) the Friends of Pleasant Bay in designing and committed to continuing its analysis of the Formal (16), Public Hearings held (4) launching a series of fisheries studies with flood hazard risks associated with further Site Plan Amendments/Change of Use (9) the Center for Coastal Studies. The studies changes to Conservancy District section Formula Business Review (1) will map benthic habitat, assess fisheries, and of the bylaw, including evaluating the pros ANR Plans Endorsed: (11) examine seal population numbers and feed- and cons of changing the boundary for this Bond Reductions/Releases ing habits in Pleasant Bay. district to be consistent with the boundary of & Certificates of Compliance: (14) The Alliance continued development of the flood plain district and requiring a 50 foot Recommendations to ZBA: (6) guidelines that are intended to assist Conser- setback for construction of new dwellings. Respectfully submitted, vation Commissions in the review of applica- On October 28, staff presented a number of Peter Cocolis, Chairman tions for shoreline erosion control measures. observations and potential areas for further The Alliance also continued tide level moni- amendment of the Zoning By Law. Based on toring in concert with the Center for Coastal the guidance provided by the PB, staff is cur- Pleasant Bay Alliance Studies. At the request of local officials, the rently preparing draft by-law amendment(s) he Pleasant Bay Alliance is an organiza- Alliance also provided comment on a range for continued discussion by the PB as well Ttion of the Towns of Chatham, Orleans, of projects including the Muddy Creek as input from the public and other town com- Harwich, and Brewster charged with imple- Restoration Bridge, Old Queen Anne Road missions, boards and committees. menting the Pleasant Bay Resource Manage- drainage improvements, and Ryder’s Cove As required by Massachusetts General ment Plan. The plan incorporates the Pleasant Landing access plans, as well as numerous Laws, the Planning Board held public hear- Bay Area of Critical Environmental Concern private projects, concerning consistency with ings on the proposed flood plain bylaw (ACEC) and the 21,600-acre Pleasant Bay the Resource Management Plan. amendments. In addition, as allowed in the watershed. The Alliance develops public The Alliance wishes to thank the citizens Protective Bylaw, the PB held public hearings policy recommendations, technical studies of Chatham for your ongoing support. on four applications for Formal Site Plan Re- and public education tools to support the Respectfully submitted, view: Cumberland Farms for redevelopment Bay’s natural resources and the public’s safe Jane Harris, Steering Committee of 678-686 Main Street; the development of a enjoyment of Pleasant Bay. Highlights from Charles Bartlett, Steering Committee single family residence, gift shop and pottery 2014 are listed below, and more information Dr. Robert Duncanson, Director of studio at 1550 Main Street; the addition of is available at www.pleasantbay.org. Natural Resources, Technical Advisory two new structures on the property comprised The 2013 Pleasant Bay Resource Man- Committee of 593, 595 and 641 Main Street; and Outer- agement Plan Update, approved by Town Theodore Keon, Director of Coastal most Harbor Marine Expansion Plan. The PB Meeting in 2013, received approval from Resources, Technical Advisory Committee has made it a standard practice, as part of the the Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Kristin Andres, Conservation Agent, Site Plan Pre-application Review, to deter- Environmental Affairs. The Secretary also Technical Advisory Committee mine whether a Public Hearing should be promulgated changes to multiple state regula- Renee Gagne, Shellfish Constable, scheduled as part of the review of the Formal tions recommended by the Management Technical Advisory Committee Site Plan. Additionally, the PB is requiring Plan Update to make it possible for the Town Carole Ridley, Alliance Coordinator Site Plan applicants to provide an “As-Built of Chatham to seek permits for improve- Plan” certified by a professional engineer ment dredging in an area of the ACEC that Police Department when site work is completed. has been affected by shoaling following the The following are projects of public inter- formation of the 2007 inlet. The regulatory n 2014 the Chatham Police Department, est which came before the PB in 2014: changes are intended to preserve historic Iin partnership with our community, saw a • Town Projects: navigation access between Pleasant Bay, significant trend of repeat calls for service in- - Fire Station, Depot Road Chatham Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. volving persons experiencing a mental health - Water Treatment Facility, Morton Road The Pleasant Bay Citizen Water Qual- crisis. Upon further analysis, the Department - PV Solar System, Town Landfill Sam ity Monitoring Program completed its 15th was responding to calls involving a very Ryder Road monitoring season in 2014. Trained volun- small number of persons, over and over. In - Veterans Field Lighting, Main Street teers collected samples at 24 sites throughout one case, one person generated as many as 73 • Cumberland Farms Site Plan, 678-686 the Bay, and a >90% sample recovery rate calls for service by the Department. Based on Main Street was again achieved. Data from the monitor- this information, the Department engaged in • Single Family Dwelling with attached Pot- ing program are used by all four towns to specialized training called Community Crisis tery Shop and Garage, 1550 Main Street guide nutrient management planning. An Intervention Training. So far 7 members of • PT Marine conversion of a dwelling to a updated statistical analysis of data collected the Department have been fully trained. The marina office and sales shop, construction by the program is planned for 2015. Department has also partnered with mental of a new maintenance building, addition of The Alliance supported local and regional health care providers on the Cape to match boat racks, and site improvements, Ryder’s efforts to address nutrient loading in Pleas- up services with people in need. Our goal Cove Road ant Bay. Alliance Committee members and is to better respond and assist citizens in • Three unit multi-family structure, Misty its Coordinator participated in work groups need and to decrease the service demand of Meadow Lane established by the Cape Cod Commission for persons in crisis. a regional wastewater management plan, the Overall, the calls for service by the so-called 208 Plan Update, and the Alliance Department increased slightly in 2014 from provided detailed comments on the Commis- the previous year. The other trends that were

87 observed in 2014 were a significant reduction Sergeants Projects in simple assaults and larcenies. There were William R. Glover Several significant projects reached key mile- fewer overall criminal offenses in 2014. On Andrew B.Goddard stones in 2014, including the following: the other hand, one area of notable increase Sarah A. Harris • West Chatham Roadway Design Project – was frauds/scams, which were highly pres- William G. Massey Much of the efforts on this project in 2014 ent during the year. Many of the frauds/ involved coordination with the Town’s De- Detective scams that occurred were via telephone and sign Engineer and the MassDOT to address Louis F. Malzone were fraudulent schemes designed to obtain plan details as part of the State’s internal checks, wiring of money to an account and Court Officer/Records Facilitator review process to move the project towards credit card numbers from citizens. Brian Skinner a 25% Design Public Hearing. By the end The Chatham Police Department increased of the year most technical details had been our efforts to make citizens aware of fraudu- Police Officers addressed enabling the project to proceed to lent schemes and other crimes through our John R. Whittle a 25% Design Public Hearing in February series of Crime Prevention Seminars that we William S. Little 2014. put on for Chatham citizens and businesses. Michael A. Murphy • Fire Station Headquarters Project – Work- One such crime prevention seminar was Joshua S. Wisniewski ing with the Board of Selectmen Design geared toward an audience of realtors. This Andrew P. Hutton Subcommittee, Town Staff and the Owner’s seminar provided helpful hints for realtors to Geoffrey E. Phillips Project Manager (OPM) the project moved secure properties that they are selling or rent- Thomas J. Powers from the conceptual design phase and into ing. The seminar was well received by the Sean P. Ryder the design development phase. The unex- realtor group. The goal is to bring prevention Christopher Merigan pected discovery of fuel oil contamination awareness to help keep our citizens and their Connor Burnham in groundwater below the site necessitated property safe. Christopher Vardakis an adjustment to the construction schedule The new Monomoy Regional School Joseph Amara and seeking additional funding from Spe- District became fully functional with the new Police Dispatchers cial Town Meeting in September to mitigate location of the shared high school and middle Jeanine Meehan the subsurface conditions. Efforts on design school. This has presented some challenges Erin Hemeon development proceeded concurrently with to stay plugged in to our school community, Kerrie Pentland mitigation efforts with the construction doc- but the partnership between Chatham and Amanda De Oliveira uments completed in December 2014 for Harwich continues to come together very public bidding in January of 2015 as well well as the school year progresses. Reserve Officers as the demolition of the former Community I want to thank all of the dedicated Rodney M. Lynch and Police/Fire Department buildings. The members of the Chatham Police Department, construction start for the new Fire station other Town departments, our citizens, our Headquarters is anticipated in April 2015 Town Manager and our Board of Selectmen Principal Projects and with expected project completion in 2016. for their partnership and support of the police Operations • Photovoltaic (PV) Projects – By the fall department. of 2014 both Cape and Vineyards Electric he Principal Projects and Operations Respectfully submitted, Collaborative (CVEC) Phase I (at former Department is focused on the coordina- Chief Mark R. Pawlina T landfill site) and Phase II (on the Police De- tion of special projects and the supervision partment and Town Hall Annex roofs) solar of facilities operational staff and functions. Chatham Police Statistics 2014 projects became operational. For calendar The primary goal of the Principal Projects year 2015 all three PV installations will Calls for Service 29,612 and Operations Department related to its be generating power offsetting the costs of Total Criminal Offenses 570 projects role is for coordinated planning and Town electric bills and increase the percent- Motor Vehicle Accident Investigations 262 implementation activities to produce projects age of the Town’s total energy demand that Total Arrests 195 meeting the identified needs of the commu- is met by renewable sources. Citations Issued 293 nity and staff. Another goal is continuing to • Marconi RCA Wireless Receiving Sta- Juveniles Referred 13 provide support to assigned Committees for tion Reuse – Site work continued in 2014 Motor Vehicle Enforcement Actions 1,614 the completion of their tasks, by providing including parking lot, signage and access Community Policing Interactions 8,330 research, coordination activities and informa- improvements to meet occupancy require- Parking Tickets Issued 1,054 tion/data to help them comply with statutory ments associated with completion of responsibilities and help meet their objectives renovations to the former hotel building 2014 Chatham Police Department and desired outcomes. (831 Orleans Road). Final paving, landscap- Personnel The top priority for operations is assuring ing and drainage improvements are planned the functional continuity of Chatham’s build- Administration for spring 2015. With the designation of ings for both the short and long term benefit Mark R. Pawlina, Chief of Police a tenant for the remaining brick residence of the Town’s residents and staff by providing Deputy Chief John D. Cauble (585 Old Comers Road) and the renova- efficient, effective operation and stewardship Lieutenant Michael D. Anderson tion activities at 589 Old Comers Road, the of all facilities. This emphasis on maintaining Melanie Boutin, Administrative Assistant reuse of all campus buildings are expected Chatham’s municipal buildings provides an to be complete and occupied in 2015. This environment for all departments to meet their achieves a major goal in implementing the baseline needs for the continued delivery of a site’s master plan by completing the campus high level of public and customer service.

88 portion of this site and in achieving the site Department of Public This past winter 79 of 363 private roads master plan. were not plowed or sanded because of their Works unsuitable condition. Residents of these roads Facilities were notified in October and December as On the operational side, the Department’s ustomer service is a primary goal of the to what repairs were needed to their road, activities include the oversight of the Town’s Chatham Department of Public Works C so they could receive plowing and sanding buildings with facilities staff responsible for and our focused effort is to provide rapid and services. Once improvements to the roads are maintaining the condition of municipal build- friendly service responses which are inviting, made which would bring them to an accept- ings in Chatham. In addition to daily routine helpful, and courteous to all who contact any able standard residents are encouraged to call duties (building rounds, general monitoring, employee of the DPW. to have their street re-inspected. and preventative maintenance inspections), HIGHWAY DIVISION The winter of 2013/2014 was a busy win- supporting scheduled visits by contractors to The Chatham Highway Division is respon- ter. We plowed 8 times and sanded 37 times maintain various building systems (HVAC, sible for maintaining over 70 miles of Town placing 2,504 cubic yards of a sand and salt fire protection, alarms, elevators, plumbing, owned roads, over 10 miles of sidewalks, and mixture over the roads or 313 loads and electrical), and seasonal storm prepara- Town parking and paved areas. This includes In fiscal year 2014, 363 xcavation/trenche tions/responses (which were numerous this but is not limited to cleaning and repair of permits and 12 driveway permits were issued. season), facilities staff also worked on the drainage structures, sweeping, brush clearing, This permit system requires the inspection following specific items in 2014: mowing, and snow removal of roads and of all driveway permits before issuance and Council on Aging parking areas. The Highway Division coor- re-inspection of both after completion. • Parking lot access ramp, entryway improve- dinates Capital Improvement Projects which Old Queen Anne Road from Harwich to ments and new of interior counter window involve Chatham roadways using Chapter 90 approximately #1100 had significant drain- • Installation of AED cabinet State Aid or Town authorized funding. The age improvements installed, road milling, and Eldredge Public Library Division also reviews and approves Excava- pavement resurfacing during the fall of 2014. • Improvements to HVAC duct system insula- tion/Trench Permits and Driveway permits. A section of Chipping Stone Road from Old tion The Highway Division is also responsible Queen Anne Road to Wading Place Path was • Replacement of HVAC condenser for sec- for repair and maintenance of vehicles of also milled and repaved due to deteriorating ond floor system the Highway, Transfer Station, and various pavement condition. A small section of road- • Repairs to exterior lighting equipment from other departments. Route way was raised and resurfaced on Morris Island • Library Lane entrance drainage treatment 28 is the responsibility of the Massachusetts Road at Little Beach Road in order to minimize • Replacement of boiler for heating system Department of Transportation for road main- the impact of road flooding in that area. Public Restrooms tenance, litter cleanup, snow plowing and Several sidewalk areas in Town were • Exterior wall repairs and interior painting at sanding, etc. repaired and upgraded. The two most visible Kate Gould Park • Installation of new metal doors at the Fish Recycled from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014 Pier • Painting/power washing White’s Pond and Stage Harbor Road (parking lot) buildings Town Offices • Hot water tank replacement • Installation of new carpeting for upper level staff area Information Booth • Exterior painting and shell repairs Fish Pier • Structural repairs to overlook support system • Fuel shed roof repairs Meetings Rooms • Provided assistance with the installation of microphones, cameras and equipment for the establishment of self-serve meeting rooms multiple Town Buildings Properties / Structures / Landings • Assisted in exterior punch-list items for oc- cupancy of the former Hotel Building at the Marconi Campus Respectfully submitted, Terence M. Whalen, Administrator

89 improvements were the section of side- all existing and new accounts on the Town’s well attended. Also, during the same month, walk on Main Street from School Street to centralized computer system. the Department of Environmental Protec- approximately Hallet Lane, as well as the tion performed a sanitary survey of the water WATER CONSUMPTION sidewalk on Queen Anne Road from Pond system. Finally, the Department commenced Total water pumped each month from all Street to Oyster Pond Furlong. with a water meter change out program that wells: once fully implemented, will free up the ex- SOLID WASTE DIVISION (In Gallons) isting staff to operate the future Iron Removal The Chatham Transfer Station / Solid Waste January 18,084,600 Facility. Division provides waste disposal services to February 18,646,000 Due to chronic problems, Bortolotti the community by receiving and transferring March 19,922,800 replaced the water mains on Hitching Post various materials to the SEMASS Waste to April 21,543,400 Road and Surrey Lane and made a new tie in Energy facility, and various recycling facili- May 37,591,200 from Hitching Post Road to Tip Cart Drive ties. This includes Municipal Solid Waste, June 63,119,100 during the month of October. construction demolition, glass, plastic, card- July 80,653,400 In late November, D&C Construction board, newspaper, metal, and various other August 73,851,100 installed a larger water main located along recyclables. The Solid Waste Division coordi- September 55,311,000 Chatham Heights Road in an effort to resolve nates Capital Improvement Projects which October 32,001,200 the concerns of low water pressure for water involve on-going improvements to the Town November 18,243,500 services, improve water flows for firefighting of Chatham Transfer Station facility. December 17,171,800 purposes and replace the lead, steel or copper Our goal is to recycle as much of the water service pipes. refuse as possible arriving at the Transfer Sta- • Total Water pumped in 2014 = 456,139,100 tion. Aside from being better for our environ- gallons Iron Removal Facility - This project ment, this reduces the volume of trash sent to • Billed water = 413,177,996 gallons includes the construction of a new 2.02-mil- SEMASS, which reduces costs. The facility • Increased amount of water pumped in 2014 lion gallon per day pressure filtration water is laid out to make it easy and convenient compared to 2013 = 30,953,800 gallons treatment plant (WTP) to improve the water to recycle various materials. If there is any • Water used for Well Treatment Operations quality from Wells 6 and 7. The iron and question on what can be recycled or how it = 3,488,542 gallons manganese levels from Wells 6 and 7 are is to be prepared, please feel free to call the • Water used for Flushing & Blowoffs above the secondary maximum contaminant Transfer Station (508-945-5156) and they = 15,431,245 gallons levels (SMCL) set by the DEP for iron and will start you in the right direction. • Water used for New Main Activations manganese. The new WTP will remove the The following materials below were recy- = 515,000 gallons naturally occurring levels of iron and man- cled from January 1, 2014 through December • Water used by Fire Flow Testing ganese to levels less than the DEP and EPA 31, 2014. = 1,710,349 gallons standards. The design and permitting for the The more we can recycle, the more that we • Water used for Fire Dept Usage new WTP started in March 2014 and funding will save on the current disposal price of $60 = 534,475 gallons for the construction of the facility was ap- per ton at SEMASS. In 2014, 5,236 Tons of • Water used for Hydrant Maintenance proved by Town Meeting in May 2014. The solid waste was transported to SEMASS. = 34,000 gallons WTP will be located at 375 Morton Road. • Water used for Highway & Landfill Use The project will be publically bid in January WATER DIVISION = 396,435 gallons 2015 and is scheduled to start producing wa- The Water Division strives to improve • Water used for WWTP / Jetting ter in June 2016. On Dec 31, 2014 MADEP the quality of water provided, increas- = 16,500 gallons issued the Project Approval Certificate to ing customer service, and provide a high • Water used for Watering at tank site allow the Town to construct the project with a level of reliability to the water supplies and = 20,196 gallons low interest SRF loan. distribution system to ensure the Town has • Water used for Tank Draining Statistical Water Division information can safe drinking water and the required flows = 1,307,718 gallons be found under the Water Division Annual for firefighting. The Water Division plans • Unaccounted water = 19,590,054 gallons Statistical Report and its Consumer’s Con- to continue to improve on its services by or 4.29 percent fidence Report on the Town of Chatham’s performing the following projects: dissemi- Number of new water customers added to the website www.town.chatham.ma.us. nation of information on the Division’s water system in 2014 = 56 quality and services by preparing and mailing SEWER DIVISION the “Chatham Water Division Water Quality Water services that were installed using pipes The Sewer Division strives to improve the Report” and the “Chatham Water News” to made from lead, steel or copper, are contin- quality of wastewater treatment, increasing all water customers; performing a valve exer- ued to be replaced to improve the quality of customer service, and providing a high level cising program with the spring water system water to the customers who have these types of reliability to the sewerage system to ensure disinfecting and flushing program; maintain- of old pipes delivering water to them. When that the Town has a healthy environment. The ing all public fire hydrants and perform fire the customer replaces the private side of their Sewer Division plans to continue to improve flow tests; optimizing the corrosion control water service the Water Department replaces on its services by performing the following system to ensure the water system continues the public side or street side of their water projects: disseminating information on the to meet lead and copper regulations; clean- service. Replacing these pipes will conserve Division’s services by publishing articles in ing, painting, and keeping organized all well water by preventing the waste of water the “Chatham Water News” and mailing it to pumping stations; updating water main and through possible leaks from the old pipes. all water customers; performing a spring and service records; maintaining and replacing In May, an Open House was held at the fall wastewater collection system flushing water meters; and optimizing the accuracy of Training Field Pumping Stations and was program; optimizing the wastewater treat-

90 ment’s nitrogen control system to ensure the Railroad Museum Group Shellfish Advisory system removes the maximum amount of nitrogen from the wastewater that the facility he Chatham Railroad Museum attracted Committee can achieve; cleaning, painting, and keeping T6,382 visitors during 2014 from 24 dif- he Shellfish Advisory Committee meets organized all pumping stations and the treat- ferent countries and 38 States. Cash dona- Tonce a month to discuss matters con- ment facility; updating sewer main service tions by visitors totaled $4,203.00. cerning shellfish, shellfishing, and shellfish records; maintaining the equipment at the Funding was approved at the 2014 Annual habitat. Decisions and recommendations are Water Pollution Control Facility and associ- Town Meeting for the rehabilitation and his- primarily reported to the Board of Select- ated sewage pump stations; and optimizing toric preservation of the 1910 Caboose. The men. On occasion the committee is asked to the accuracy of all existing and new accounts Caboose was set on the Museum site in 1963. comment on issues from other town commit- on the Town’s centralized computer system. While the Group has been able to maintain tees. The committee welcomed new member The Sewer Division collected, treated and the wooden superstructure of the Caboose, Wendy Homer who filled the vacancy when discharged a total of 53,455,317 gallons of the 103 year old undercarriage will now be Dominic Santoro retired. We would like to liquid waste which calculates to an annual restored to maintain its structural integrity and thank Dominic for his dedicated service with daily average of 146,453 gallons. This waste retain for years to come a favorite part of the the SAC. was collected from 698 properties connected Museum experience for visitors of all ages. 2014 was a very busy year for the SAC. to the sewer mostly around and along Main In 2014, 74 individuals volunteered their The most important issue was the release of Street. Included in the total gallons collected time, energy, and knowledge to sustain the the Monomoy Comprehensive Conservation treated and discharged were 435,141 gallons Chatham Railroad Museum as a local sum- Plan draft in April. The proposals made in of septage and 75,867 gallons of grease from mertime tradition. the plan included the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Respectfully submitted, various Chatham residents and local busi- Service taking of over 700 acres of South James Aaron, Don Aikman, Eugene Guild nesses. The facility successfully removed Beach, and restrictive fishing and shellfish- John E. Gulow 254,483 pounds of Biochemical Oxygen ing regulations in the waters adjacent to the Steve Hart Demand (BOD) and 361,541 pounds of Total Monomoy Wilderness area. The Committee Ron Kelley Suspended Solids (TSS) from the waste re- lobbied the Selectmen to insist that the Ser- Bill Koerner ceived at the treatment facility. The treatment vice extend the comment period, and that the Ryder Martin facility was able to maintain its biological Town hold a Special Town Meeting to bring Ralph Pape nitrogen control process and meet its permit’s awareness to the community of the unreason- William Tuxbury Total Nitrogen limitation of less than 10 parts able proposals made in the plan. In addition, Malcom F. Ward per million (ppm) and maximum annual Total the Committee suggested that a task force be Dick Boberg, Associate Nitrogen discharge loadings of 9,132 pounds. created to respond to the plan in the town’s Emeritus Members By the end of calendar year 2014, the facility interest. A petition against the plan’s propos- James C. Spence discharged a total of 1,165 pounds of Total als was circulated and received over 2000 Frank Yeager Nitrogen, while consistently maintaining less signatures. The Committee also appealed to than 3 parts per million of Total Nitrogen. In May 2014, Town Meeting appropriated $17,500,000 to complete Phase 1C of the sewer expansion plan. Phase 1C continues sewer extensions in the Oyster Pond water- shed and also the Little Mill Pond watershed. Phase 1C-1 was bid in the spring of 2014, and D & C Construction of Rockland, MA was awarded the contract of $2,308,287. The roads impacted by the Phase 1C-1 expansion of the sewer system are Oyster Pond Furlong, Chatham Heights Road, Old Main Street, Homestead Lane, parts of Main Street(#400 to Isaac Hardy Lane), Old Queen Anne Road(Main Street to Winterset Drive), along with parts of Wilfred Road and Stepping Stones Road. Future Phase 1C expansion of the sewer system will occur in neighborhoods north and south of Route 28 between Barn Hill Road and Heritage Lane, and south to Oyster Pond. These projects will take place over the next two (2) years. This work is being funded by the State Revolving Fund (SRF). Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey S. Colby DPW Director

91 citizens to express their disapproval and write • Winter Southway Shellfish Closure: The • Oyster River Boat Yard Dredging Proj- to the Fish and Wildlife Service. The Town is flood tide can be slow to re-immerse the ect: The Committee voted to “not to object” now waiting to hear back from the Service. Southway shellfish flats at any time of year. to the proposed maintenance dredging The following matters were also brought Seed is often exposed when shellfish are to begin on November 1, 2015, with the to the attention of the SAC in 2014: harvested. During the winter, the seed can conditions that shellfish will be allowed to • 197 Strong Island Road Pier Proposal: A die off if exposed to freezing temperatures. be harvested/removed one week prior to proposal for construction of a 203 foot long In the past, the Committee had set closure dredging, the project will be scheduled dur- pier in Pleasant Bay was rejected by the dates to protect the seed. However, the ing neap tide cycle, and all measures will be committee, citing potential habitat damage Southway flats have been a viable resource, taken to contain the dredge sediment, and and resource impediment. Historical shell- so the Committee decided that Constable protect the surrounding habitat and river. fish harvest records and long term evidence Gagne could close the area when she • Chatham Fisheries Change of Use from shellfish harvesters verified the area as thought prudent. This would effectively Request: The SAC supports the Chatham a viable resource for quahogs, razor clams promote the continued harvest in the area Fisheries change of use of a fish weir grant and scallops. The committee supports the while still protecting the resource. for the purpose of raising mussels using ACEC ban of water dependent structures • Ryder’s Cove Infrastructure Improve- existing equipment. They will periodically within the Pleasant Bay estuary. ment Plan: The proposed plan was ap- provide updates so the Committee will be • Razor Clam Regulations: Some harvesters proved by the Committee. It was deter- able to monitor their progress. questioned the razor clam size limit of 4 ½ mined that additional parking and a safer • Friends of Chatham Shellfishermen:This inches, however the committee reaffirmed traffic flow would reduce congestion and fund has been created to promote shellfish that the market did not want anything facilitate boat launching and haul-out for propagation and shellfishing in Chatham smaller and the extra year of spawn- everyone including commercial fishermen with assistance from the Cape Cod Com- ing would benefit the fishery. It was also and shellfishermen. Since shellfish harvest- mercial Fishermen’s Alliance. determined that a snorkel was not a form of ing is tide-dependent, any extensive delay • The SAC position on the following May artificial breathing apparatus (self-contained in launching directly affects the income of 2014 Town Meeting Articles: air)currently banned in the shellfish regula- shell-fishermen. 1. Yes: Article 27: Community preserva- tions, and would be allowed when harvest- • Morris Island Causeway: The Fish and tion funding of the oyster propagation ing razor clams as well as other shellfish. Wildlife Service has proposed widening program-Supported by the SAC. • Aquacultural Research Corporation: the causeway for safety reasons. Some con- 2. Yes: Article 33: Fish pier parking lot/ease- ARC is the supplier of shellfish seed that cerns were raised that this may encourage ment acquisition-Supported by the SAC. the Shellfish Department uses for the propa- speeding and potential overuse of the area. 3. Yes: Article 34: Waterfront land acquisi- gation program. The company obtained Since the causeway lies in proximity of the tion/90 Bridge Street-Supported by the an extension for their facility to remain on non-commercial shellfishing flat or “The SAC. Stage Harbor Yacht Club property until Dike”, and provides access to the waters 4. No: Article 37: Conservation restriction/ January, 2016. We seem to perennially wait east of Morris Island, it is often congested Ryder’s Cove (Marconi Triangle)-Opposed to hear the status of ARC, but there hasn’t during low tide especially over the summer by the SAC. been any sign that they would not be able to months. The Committee felt that the effects Special thanks to our advisor, Shellfish Con- provide seed to Chatham in the future. They of widening the causeway should be moni- stable Renee Gagne, Selectmen liaison Seth generously contributed 100K razor clam tored and any negative situations regulated Taylor, and Propagation Specialist Rachel seed and 100K scallop seed this season to if necessary. Hutchinson. the propagation program at no cost. • Chatham ShellfishB randing: The Com- Respectfully submitted, • Oyster Propagation: A portion of the com- mittee has been discussing “branding” David Likos, Chairman mercial permit fees (through the revolving Chatham shellfish, similar to Wellfleet Stephen Wright, Vice-Chairman fund) have been used in the past to finance oysters or Ipswich clams. Chatham shellfish Barry Greco, Clerk the oyster propagation program. Since are clean, safe, and sustainable, and can be James Blanchfield, JamieB assett, oysters are not available to harvest com- marketed as such. John Garey, and Wendy Homer mercially in Chatham, it did not seem fair • 36 Sears Point Road Habitat Destruc- to the committee that commercial harvest- tion: The Committee, along with Town ers should carry the financial burden of the officials was alarmed by the actions of the Shellfish Department program. Constable Gagne received CPC owner of 36 Sears Point Road who, last funding this past Town Meeting to cover the February, operated a Chase skid steer trac- he Shellfish Department is charged with costs of equipment purchases and capital tor over the clam flats and coastal dunes in Tprotecting, managing and enhancing the expenditures necessary to set up a viable proximity of his property, removing peat, shellfish resource throughout Town waters. operation. The Committee is exploring op- shore grasses and surface sediment vital to Authority to govern the shellfish resource tions to continue and accelerate the oyster shellfish growth. Damage was caused to is given to coastal towns by the State under propagation program in the future. a large portion of an important and often Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 130. frequented shellfish resource. The Com- The Department fulfills its mission by enforc- • Eider Depredation: Since the fickle mus- mittee supported the mitigation conditions ing regulations which protect and conserve sel crop did not proliferate as expected last to correct the resource damage set forth by the resource, by educating the public about fall, minimal efforts were made to set up Conservation Commission and Constable shellfish and the need for sound management deterrents to keep the sea ducks from depre- Gagne, including shellfish replacement practices, and by ensuring the continued dating the mussels. within affected areas. sustainability of the resource through a suc- cessful propagation program. While daily patrols and oversight of the 92 propagation program remained the central fo- these flats became increasingly difficult due The 106,000 oysters are over-wintered in cus of Department efforts, many issues arose to the breaches in South Beach. The chan- deep waters to protect them from winter ice. in 2014 with the potential to adversely affect nel to the flats changed daily and could only The 300,000 bay scallops were the last to the Town’s shellfish resource and oversight be accessed during high water; timing was leave the upweller facility and were broadcast over resource management. In February, a essential and works days long. Signs of soft- directly into the wild in late fall. small skid steer was discovered embedded shell clams along the Outermost harbor basin During the 2014 season, approximately on the tidal flats of Sears Point. Department and Morris Island look promising with areas 1.7 million quahog seed grew large enough staff investigated the impacts and devised a of dense seed noted throughout these histori- during the summer season to distribute di- restoration plan to mitigate the affected shell- cally prolific grounds. rectly into the natural environment. Another fish habitat. To date, the mitigation plan has 600,000 were extracted from grow-out areas Quahogs not been approved or finalized by the parties and released throughout the Stage Harbor Quahog landings were also lower in 2014. involved. Complex, Mill Creek and Taylor’s Pond. Numbers of harvesters accessing the growing In April, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Another 2.3 quahog seed will be ready to ex- areas of the Southway dropped from last Service (FWS) published its draft Compre- tract from grow-out sites in Stage Harbor and season, perhaps due to the perilous journey. hensive Conservation Plan/Environmental Mill Creek this coming season. One hundred Sets of quahogs along the backside of South Impact Statement (CCP/EIS) for Monomoy and twenty thousand oysters in total were Beach were abundant with notable large ar- National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR). A coor- distributed intermittently through September, eas of seed. Seed was noted throughout Stage dinated effort between the Board of Select- October and November. Harbor this year, forecasting better landings men, Monomoy Task Force, a fisheries-based This year the Town also received 100,000 in coming years. advocacy firm, special counsel, and scientific razor clams as part of an experiment spon- experts, along with Town staff, worked to Razor Clams sored by the Barnstable County Cooperative first extend the comment period and second, Razor clam sets are notoriously unpredict- Extension Program. The razor clams spent to produce a comprehensive response to the able. After a banner year in 2013, the 2014 a month in the upweller and were planted draft CCP. Pertaining to shellfish, the Town crop crashed in the early spring. Only a hand- under protective covering for overwintering. commended FWS for finding the activity ful of harvesters continued to target razors as The razors are regularly monitored and are of harvesting with minimal tools (“hand prices exceeded $5.00 per pound. currently alive and well. harvest”) within the intertidal areas to be Violations Issued “compatible” with the Refuge’s mission. This Bay Scallops 1 Guest violation determination will allow for continued access After a dismal prognosis for the bay scal- 26 In possession of greater than 5% to this traditional and historically important lop season, a few harvesters were able to seed shellfish resource area. The Town, though, disagreed find enough to make it worth their while. 1 No license on person with FWS’s assertion of jurisdiction over The scallops set in Pleasant Bay only lasted 2 Over weekly limit shellfishing beyond mean low water and into a week, though scallops in Stage Harbor 4 Shellfishing without a permit open-waters. A legal, historical and scientific supported a handful of harvesters through 2 Suspension of Shellfish Permit case has been put forth by the Town and the December. 4 No gauge Town currently awaits FWS’s response. Propagation 4 Shellfishing when temperature The Department also continued to expand Since 1989, the propagation program has rule in effect its educational outreach with its annual been funded by the sale of commercial shell- open-house at the upweller facility, coordi- fish permits. Three-quarters of the permit fee Department staff serves as the Town liaison nated educational tours with Mass Audubon is deposited into a revolving fund which pays to the Shellfish Advisory Committee, and as Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary summer for annual seed purchases, operational over- a Board of Directors’ member of the Mas- camp program and the Laurel School, as well head and seasonal staff wages. At the Annual sachusetts Shellfish Officers Association and as educational presentations to local groups Town Meeting in May, the Town voted to ex- Barnstable County Shellfish Advisory Com- and committees. pend CPA funds to support the recreational- mittee. The Department staff also worked 2014 proved to be a difficult year for com- only oyster program, which was in jeopardy closely with local and state officials to ensure mercial harvesters. The forecast going into of being eliminated. The oyster program will public safety by assisting in water quality and the season was poor prompting lower permit receive funding over the next four years to shellfish testing. sales and fewer full-time harvesters. Land- finance the purchase of seed, oyster grow-out In closing, the Department would like to ings for all commercial species were down gear and seasonal labor. thank our placements from the Senior Tax by over 2 million dollars from 2013. Those In total, the propagation program raised Work-Off Program, Fran Ellingham and in the industry have struggled through dismal 2.5 million quahogs, 300,000 bay scallops Daniel Campanaro. Efforts by both Fran and seasons in the past and rely on optimism as (with 100,000 donated to the Town by Aqua- Dan were greatly appreciated and we look they look forward to a better year in 2015. cultural Research Corporation) and 106,000 forward to their return next year. Also, a A review of this year’s growing season is as oysters (with 6,000 donated by Chatham big thank you to the AmeriCorps Cape Cod follows: Oyster Company). Initially, all seed spends members who assist us with our most physi- cally challenging tasks. A thank you to our Soft-shelled Clams time within the upweller and is moved out AmeriCorps Placements, Brianna Walsh and Soft-shell clam landings were disappointing of the building and into growing areas as Natalie Wall, who continue to collect data throughout 2014. The only consistent sets space becomes an issue. Approximately on an ongoing shellfish assessment project. were located on the flats of the Southway, 800,000 quahogs of this year’s crop were Much appreciation to a dedicated staff of which include the back-side of South Beach planted under protective nets and will remain Deputy Wardens and seasonal propagation and around Monomoy Island. Access to protected over the next year to year and half. staff. And finally, a thank you to members

93 of the Shellfish Advisory Committee who which took place in May 2014. In coopera- the “Grange” property, (3) Oppose Article donate their valuable time advising the Board tion with other interested Town committees 37, a proposed conservation restriction on of Selectmen on the many issues affecting we are working on a master plan for the site the “Marconi Triangle” property, and (4) shellfish throughout the year. and supported the Town’s efforts to move Support Special Article 1, a resolution op- Respectfully submitted, expeditiously to renovate the existing pier for posing the federal government annexation of Renee Gagne, Shellfish Constable public use. property adjacent to Monomoy. In addition, the Committee resolved further to designate 4. KITEBOARDING hazards and authorize the Committee Chairperson We initiated discussion of the potential safety South Coastal Harbor to express the position of the Committee at hazards of kiteboarding and their interaction Town Meeting. Plan Committee with swimmers and boaters inside the Stage The first regularly scheduled meeting of Harbor complex. We supported the develop- 1. DRAFT SCHMP UPDATE AND 2014 occurred on June 20. At that meeting ment of modified Waterways bylaws, to be IMPLEMENTATION REPORT the Committee resolved to support the Aunt approved at Town Meeting, which would he Committee completed the draft Report Lydia’s Cove Committee proposal regarding address these safety concerns. Ton Implementation of the South Coastal parking at the Fish Pier. In 2012, this Com- Respectfully submitted, Harbor Management Plan (SCHMP), as well mittee submitted to the Board of Selectmen Michael Westgate, Chairman as a brief report detailing various recom- its “Position Paper” regarding parking at Tom King, Vice Chairman mended updates to the original plan which the Fish Pier. The Committee continues to Martha Stone, Secretary/Clerk was approved by the Massachusetts Office of support the suggestions it proposed in 2012 Ernest Eldridge Coastal Zone Management (CZM) in 2005. including all steps necessary to secure by Dean W. Ervin The Plan encompasses the Stage Harbor eminent domain a parking easement over the Dave Likos complex and all Chatham waterways, lands land in the lower Fish Pier parking lot owned George Olmstead under water, and waterfront from Monomoy by the Chatham Bars Inn. In addition, the to the Harwich town line. Committee, this year, submitted to the Board The report further details the Town’s Summer Residents of Selectmen additional recommendations to accomplishments relative to harbor man- address parking issues at the Fish Pier. agement as contained in the original plan, Advisory Committee Parking throughout the Town continues to which are many, over the past nine years and 014 was a very busy and productive year be a very difficult problem. The Committee resets the Town’s priorities for the coming for the Summer Residents Advisory Com- is aware that Town staff is studying parking years. Included is the recommendation for 2 mittee. In late spring, the Committee became issues and dingy storage issues at the Fish the possible prohibition of private homeown- aware that the deadline for public comments Pier. Access to the water has always been a ers’ association piers in the Stage Harbor to the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) high priority of the Committee and parking complex, which would require Town Meeting Draft Management Plan for the Monomoy is a related issue. However, parking is only to change Chatham’s zoning bylaw. Wildlife Refuge and Nature Preserve was an issue in July and August. Therefore, the The draft plan was approved by the Board July 9, 2014; and, that the FWS had refused Town must be careful that any proposed of Selectmen and was forwarded to CZM the Town’s request for a further extension of solutions to the parking problem not detract in December 2014. CZM will hold a public the time for comments. By correspondence from the unique character of the Town. The hearing in early 2015 prior to the plan be- dated June 2, 2014, this Committee expressed Committee opposes on street parking as a coming official. its concern that the July 12 deadline for solution to parking problems outside of the 2. TRADITIONAL USE OF MONOMOY: submission of comments to the FWS effec- central business district. The Committee Opposition to USFWS’ Monomoy Refuge tively excluded Chatham summer residents. believes that on street parking is dangerous as CCP Ultimately, the FWS relented and extended it results in increased pedestrian traffic on the We supported the Selectmen and the Town’s the comment period to October 10, 2014. busy streets near the Fish Pier. Furthermore, Monomoy Task Force in opposing cer- Among the justifications relied upon by the sidewalks do not resolve the safety issue as tain provisions in the US Fish & Wildlife FWS to again extend the comment period evidenced by the pedestrian car accident on Service’s draft Comprehensive Conserva- was the need to include summer residents in Shore Rd. this summer which occurred when tion Plan (CCP) for the Monomoy National the process. a child left the safety of the sidewalk adjacent Wildlife Refuge. The Committee took issue Including the Annual Summer Residents to the street and entered the road. Further, with proposals which would expand USFWS Town Meeting, the Committee has met parking on the streets adjacent to the Fish jurisdiction over portions of Chatham’s South formally on eleven separate occasions. In Pier severely detracts from the unique Cape Beach and large open water areas to the west addition, the Committee convened informally Cod village character which is one of the of Monomoy. These provisions have the po- for a tour of the new Monomoy High School. reasons we all choose to come to Chatham, tential to severely restrict or prohibit certain Chatham should be proud of its state-of-the residents and tourists alike. This is the reason traditional uses and fishing activities, most art high school, its teachers and the program that CBI proposes a dingy dock; and, it is notably those related to shellfishing, in these of studies offered at the high school. also the reason CBI no longer parks cars on areas. The Committee provided written input On April 27, 2014 the Committee con- the side of Shore Rd. Therefore, the Sum- as well as verbal testimony during the public vened a special meeting for the purpose mer Residents Advisory Committee believes comment period for the draft CCP. of reviewing the May 2014 Annual Town that it is important that all decisions relating Meeting Warrants. At this meeting the Com- to the Fish Pier and parking be as open and 3. 90 BRIDGE STREET planning mittee resolved to: (1) Support Article 6, the transparent as possible. To that end, the un- Town Meeting approved acquisition of the proposed 2015 budget, (2) Oppose Article dersigned requests that a representative of the site adjacent to the Mitchell River Bridge, 28, a proposed conservation easement on Summer Residents Advisory Committee be

94 invited to participate in any Town staff meet- Respectfully submitted, May 12, 2014 Annual Town Meeting ings concerning the Fish Pier and/or parking. Joel Rottner, Chairman May 12, 2014 Special Town Meeting During the summer of 2014 the Commit- May 15, 2014 Annual Town Election tee also reviewed and discussed the following September 9, 2014 State Primary Election topics: Town Clerk September 15, 2014 Special Town Meeting 1. With the assistance of Robert Duncanson, ffice activity during the calendar year November 4, 2014 State Election Ph.D, Renee Gagne, Theodore Keon and 2014 included: Respectfully submitted, Dave Brownlie (FWS), the Committee O Julie S. Smith, MMC/CMMC reviewed the FWS draft management plan 30 Planning Board applications, for Monomoy. decisions, etc. filed 2. The Committee explored the process of 100 Zoning Board of Appeals Tree Warden applications, decisions, etc. filed Town planning and development with n 2014 the Tree Warden carried out the du- 84 Doing Business Under An Assumed Deanna Ruffer and Paul Neidzweicki, ties as specified in Chapter 87 of the Mas- Name filings (DBA) I Executive Director of the Cape Cod Com- sachusetts General Laws. The Tree Warden 20 Gasoline Storage permits issued mission. position is part of the Park and Recreation 8 Raffle Permits issued 3. The subject of Pleasant Bay management, Department. The Tree Warden is charged 93 Marriage Intentions filed recreation, use and conservation was with maintaining the street trees along all investigated with the help of Carol Ridley, Monies received at the Town Clerk’s Office Town owned roads. Executive Director Pleasant Bay Alliance and paid to Treasurer: There were several dead or hazardous trees and Dr. Duncanson. removed throughout the Town during the year. 4. The condition of the Chatham economy For certifications and other miscellaneous fees NSTAR Electric had a significant tree was explored with Shane Coughlin, Chair- $ 21,473.00 pruning program in Chatham again this man of the Chatham Economic Develop- 613 Dog and Cat licenses sold $ 4,407.00 year. This was along both Town roads and ment Committee and William Bystrom, of Bylaw violations $ 1,950.00 Private roads. They are allowed by regula- the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and TOTAL $ 27,830.00 tion to maintain a clearance of 15’ around the the Chatham Merchant’s Association. electric lines. This is an effort on the utilities 5. The progress and status of the Chatham VITAL RECORDS RECORDED part to reduce the amount of damage and Charter Review Committee was reviewed. As recommended by the State Office of Vital power outages from storms. NSTAR has also Douglas Hamilton, Chairman of the Records, only the number of births, mar- been working directly with property owners Charter Review Committee, presented an riages and deaths recorded in the last three in Town to remove some trees completely excellent summary of the objectives and years are listed: that are a problem with the overhead electric work of the Charter Review Committee wires on or along their properties. and he, as well as other committee mem- Birth Comparison 27 recorded in 2014 The trimming of trees along power lines bers, were available to answer questions. will probably always be a cause for some The Summer Residents Advisory Commit- 29 recorded in 2013 20 recorded in 2012 controversy. The efforts to maintain a balance tee was very impressed with the work of between the utilities need to maintain consis- the Charter Review Committee. On August Marriage Comparison tent service for its customers and the public 20th the Committee resolved to support 92 recorded in 2014 desire to have attractive trees along our roads. strong professional management of the 73 recorded in 2013 The Friends of Trees, Inc. donated and Town and to recommend to the Charter 74 recorded in 2012 planted several more trees and shrubs around Revision Committee that the Charter Death Comparison Town. The Friends of Trees remains a very expressly provide that non-voting residents 138 recorded in 2014 active organization for planting and maintain- be permitted to serve on non-regulatory 184 recorded in 2013 ing trees in our community and I thank them Town committees. 158 recorded in 2012 for their continued help and support. 6. Last but not least, the Committee, led by The Friends of Trees led effort to have Hugh Moulton, reviewed the finances DEMOGRAPHICS Chatham recognized as a “Tree City USA” of the Town of Chatham. The Commit- • 5,978 Year-Round, Full Time Residents by the National Arbor Day Foundation was tee wishes to thank Alix Heilala, Town were listed at the close of 2014 completed. Chatham is now recognized a Finance Director, and Kenneth Sommer, • 5,337 Registered voters were listed at the “Tree City”. There are signs at the entrance Chairman Finance Committee for their close of 2014 to Town that indicate this. It is recognition time and very capable assistance. • 1,098 were enrolled in the Democrat Party that Chatham is a community that is actively The Committee wishes to thank the Board • 1,140 were enrolled in the Republican Party planting and managing its community trees. of Selectman and the permanent residents • 3,077 were registered as Unenrolled (for- The Winter Moth remains the major pest of the Town of Chatham for providing the op- merly known as Independent) problem on Cape Cod. Look for an inch portunity for summer residents to participate • 22 were enrolled in a “political designa- worm like caterpillar to emerge in great num- in the civic and governmental affairs of the tion” (Note: Voters enrolled in a political bers in the spring. The repeated defoliation of Town. The Committee appreciates all of the designation may not vote in any state or trees by the caterpillars reduces the health of support it receives from the Selectmen, Town presidential primary) the trees. Manager, Department Heads and Town Staff. Crypt Oak Gall Wasp is a newer pest to Their support is essential to the work of the Five Voter Events were held during 2014; our area affecting many oak trees in Cha- Committee and to the success of the Annual Minutes of each on the following pages: tham. This insect lays its eggs in the twigs Summer Residents Town Meeting. of oak trees and the young insects larvae live 95 in the twig and cut off nutrients to the twigs. Respectfully submitted, expects to make final recommendations to This causes the tree to have browning a Edward F. Merigan, Director and the Commissioners in 2015. death of out leave. In trees with a significant Veterans’ Agent Respectfully submitted, infestation this reduces the tree’s health and Wilfred Remillard, Chatham Veterans Charles Bartlett, Chairman can lead to loss of the tree. There were a few Service Officer Larry Sampson, Vice chairman trees killed in Town this year by these pests’ Robert Schultz, Lower Cape George Cooper, Clerk actions. Service Officer Debbie Aikman If anyone has a concern regarding a street tree along a Town road please call me at (508)-945-5158. Water and Sewer Waterways Advisory Respectfully submitted, Advisory Committee Committee Daniel L. Tobin Tree Warden he Water and Sewer Advisory Committee he Waterways Advisory Committee Tmeets monthly: T(WAC) continues in its duties to discuss • to make recommendations to the Water and and advise the Board of Selectman on boat- V eterans’ Services Sewer Commissioners ing interests and water-related issues. • to review and provide citizen input to the The beginning of the year was trouble- he following report is of the activities Director of Public Works, Jeff Colby, about some while the Committee waited for the Tof the Department of Veterans’ Services the on-going activities of the Water and Harbormaster’s situation to be resolve related for Calendar Year 2014. Our duties are Sewer Departments to being placed on administrative leave. categorized in two basic areas: Benefits and • to review and provide citizen input to the We were relieved with the outcome and we Services. Director of the Department of Natural Re- want to thank all the parties for coming to an Commonwealth Low-income Benefits sources, Dr. Robert Duncanson, about the agreement so we could all put this behind us. This program is covered and authorized un- sewer system expansion We were given a presentation of the new der Massachusetts General Law Chapter 115. • to hear appeals from customers aggrieved online mooring registration program and It provides financial assistance to honorably- by decisions made by the Water and Sewer hope that the time and effort for this online discharged, veterans who establish need and Department. program is coming to good use and that we can expand the system. worthiness and are residents of the Town of Several projects deserve special note this The WAC held a public hearing on moor- Chatham. During the year the Town, through year. Radio read water meters have now been ing regulations to change the start dates of our office, extended benefits to qualified installed in over 500 houses in Chatham. the Ryder’s Cove ramp pass so that it would veterans totaling $25,400 for housing, food, These meters can be read from a truck on coincide with the opening of the commercial heat, medical and other related costs. The the road in 4 hours rather than the 4 days striped bass season. We also held a hearing amount expended was reimbursed to the required for manual reading. Wastewater on changes to regulations requiring dinghy Town by the Commonwealth at a rate of 75% projects include the completion of Phase 1B identification on Town property and removal of total expenditures. of the sewer expansion, completion of the of said vessels during the off-season. The renovation of the Stage Harbor pump sta- Federal Benefits and Services regulation prohibiting ramp use at Barn Hill tion and the start of Phase 1C1 of the sewer We assisted veterans and their dependents Landing by non-residents (non-taxpayers) expansion along Old Queen Anne Road and in obtaining federal, state and local benefits on commercial striped bass fishing days was part of Main Street. under the broad umbrella of the Department removed; however, parking in the Barn Hill The Committee recommended approval of of Veterans Affairs. These services included lot is now restricted to residents/taxpayers three articles at the May Town meeting: an payments for service-connected disabilities, during the boating season with non-resident update to Article VI of the sewer regulations pensions, education, medical, burial, med- parking allowed along the road shoulder. to include inspection of grease traps; funding als and records. During the year, this office The WAC discussed and unanimously for a new $6.5M iron and manganese removal assisted in obtaining $1,496,000 in cash voted in favor of purchasing the Bridge facility; and an article requesting $17.5M bor- payments for compensation and pensions for Street property and expressed their views rowing authorization to complete Phase 1C of Chatham veterans and their dependents. at Town Meeting. The WAC subsequently the sewer expansion. All three articles were recommended the reconstruction of the exist- Contact Information approved by Town meeting voters. ing pier located on the Bridge Street parcel. Our service officers for the Town are Wil This year, several requests for abatements The Selectmen agreed to initiate the design Remillard and Robert Schultz. We encour- of water bills were submitted to the Commit- efforts immediately and to request construc- age all veterans and their dependents to tee. The requests were resolved successfully tion funds for Town Meeting approval. The utilize our services. Veterans may contact the with the applicants. goal is to have this pier open for use in the main office in Hyannis five days per week The Committee spent much of the year summer of 2015 if construction funds are ap- at 1-888-778-8701. We can also schedule discussing revisions to Article II of the Sewer proved. Again we hope to count on your vote appointments in one of our offices, at your Regulations. Proposed new sections include: and support at Town Meeting. home or any location that is best for you. Expansion of sewer flow; Changes in sewer Recognizing the need for many improve- We would especially like to thank the flows; Sewage flow transfers; Variances; and ments to our waterfront facilities, we are Town Manager, Finance Director and Town Appeals. The Committee has received a great being tasked with finding ways to increase Accountant for their assistance and support deal of input from concerned citizens and revenue along the waterfront. This effort throughout the year. a public hearing was held by the Commis- is ongoing and the WAC strongly encour- In the Service of all Veterans, sioners in early December. The Committee ages that any new monies generated from

96 waterways related sources be reserved to focus on the issue since we all can become Zoning Board of Appeals supplement funding for waterfront property complacent when things are slow and quiet. purchases and improvements to our exist- We also recommend that a parking plan he Chatham Zoning Board of Appeals ing waterfront infrastructure. The WAC also for the upper parking lot at the Fish Pier be Tscheduled one hundred and one (101) recommended that the Selectmen petition put into action for the summer. The WAC hearings through December 31, 2014, with the state to have all revenue derived from the would be willing to assist the Aunt Lydia’s the summary of results through December boat excise tax be applied to the Waterways Cove Committee in this effort if requested by 18, 2014 shown below, as compared to Improvement account as opposed to the cur- the Selectman. eighty-three (83) hearings in 2013. Please rent limit of 50% as mandated by the state. The WAC was asked to review safety note that one request may necessitate relief There was much discussion about the concerns about kiteboarding near beaches, from more than one dimensional requirement Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge draft swimmers, and other boats. We supported or provision of the Zoning Bylaw. Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) new language proposed by the Harbormaster There were seventy-four (78) Special Per- released last spring by the US Fish and to revise exiting town Waterways bylaws mits requests, of which sixty-five (69) were Wildlife Service. The WAC shares the same regarding Sailboards, Kiteboards and similar granted, (fifteen (15) with conditions), three concerns as most of Chatham’s citizenry over Watercraft to address this issue which will be (3) were denied, three (3) were withdrawn several proposals contained within the CCP. brought to Town Meeting in 2015. and three (3) were continued to a future date. We strongly supported efforts by Town of- Much review, planning and discussion has There were fourteen (14) Requests for ficials to provide comment on the CCP and to gone into the project for improvements to the Modification of existing Special Permits, monitor the situation and advise the citizenry Old Mill Boat Yard. The Town has matching thirteen (13) were granted, (one (1) with on developments. cost-shared funds in hand and the WAC is conditions), one (1) was withdrawn. After years of refinements we feel that the disappointed that the construction funding There were four (4) Requests for Varianc- WAC has developed a well-planned and de- through the Seaport Advisory Council has not es, none were granted, one (1) was denied, signed project for the re-development of the as yet been approved. It appears that Seaport one (1) was withdrawn, and two (2) were Ryder’s Cove waterside triangle. The WAC grant funding has taken a back seat during continued to a future date in 2015. recommended that the project be brought to last year’s MA governor’s election and sub- There were no Appeals of the Chief Zon- Town Meeting and strongly supports its pas- sequent change in administration. We hope ing Officer. sage. If approved and constructed it will help that the new administration will support these There was one (1) request for a 40B Com- alleviate much of the confusion, congestion types of waterfront infrastructure projects and prehensive Permit, which was granted. and unsafe use of the Ryders Cove Landing. we encourage efforts to empower the Seaport There were six (8) appeals to the Sign As requested by the Selectmen, the proposed Advisory Council to see this project come to Code Appeals Committee, of which six (6) plan incorporates a trail system in a park like fruition. were granted, one (1) with conditions, one setting for all Chatham residents and visitors The Waterways Advisory Committee (1) was denied, and one (1) was withdrawn. to enjoy. We appreciate the support expressed would like to thank its members and Town Revenue collected for calendar 2014 by the Selectman to see this project come staff for their hard work. through December 29, 2014 was $18,675, before Town Meeting. Respectfully submitted, as compared to $17,475 in 2013. The 2014 With Chatham’s visitors in mind we John Huether - Chairman figure includes fees collected for several supported an opening of 20 additional daily Ed Conway - Vice Chairman hearings in 2015. Ryder’s Cove ramp passes for the summer of Dave Davis On August 14, 2014 the Board voted to 2014. These passes go on sale at 8 AM as op- Tim Linnell adhere to the Courts decision regarding the posed to midnight so that non-residents can Bob Hamblet Hallock-Deadrick vs Chandler case, in which have a chance to use our beautiful waters. Don St. Pierre the creation of a new nonconformity in a The WAC discussed the actions by Cha- Peter Taylor preexisting nonconforming single (or two) tham Bars Inn (CBI) to prohibit the long family residential structure requires a vari- standing practice of storing dinghies on the ance and not just a special permit. beach to the south of the Fish Pier. The WAC Respectfully submitted, had recommended that the Town pursue an David S. Nixon easement over a portion of this beach for Robert Hessler dinghy storage but to date we are not aware Joseph F. Craig of any actions to resolve this issue. The WAC Donald Freeman would like to strongly recommend that we David Veach come to an agreement before summer in Rick Leavitt advance of further issues of dinghy use on Happy Van Sickle the adjacent beach. We should continue to Paul Semple

97 Town Meetings and Elections, State Elections, and State Primary

98 Annual Town Meeting who have died in the past year: Peter Ac- the Town Meetings in Chatham except as ton, Richard Batchelder, Robert Belmore, specifically stated above. May 12, 2014 Myron Burdick, Ronald Dow, Willard VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. o any of the Constables in the Town of Blake Foster, Anne Haggerty, G. Larry TChatham in the County of Barnstable. Larned, Wayne Love, David Ryder, Henry Selectman Timothy Roper nominated IN THE NAME OF THE COMMON- W. Welch, Jr., and Howard C. Woolaver. David Nixon as Deputy Moderator in the WEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, you are Resolution presented by Selectman event that Moderator William Litchfield hereby directed to NOTIFY and WARN the Timothy Roper: Resolved that the Town needs to step down on an article. vote to adopt the following rules of proce- INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF CHA- VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. THAM, qualified to vote in elections and dure for the Annual Town Meeting of May 12, 2014. Town affairs to meet in the gymnasium of the Article 1 – Annual Town Election Chatham High School on Crowell Road in A) The Moderator shall have the option To bring in their votes on one ballot to elect said Chatham on the 12th day of May, 2014 of reading each Article in the Warrant the following Town Officers: at 6:00 o’clock in the evening, then and there verbatim or summarizing the subject to act on any business that may legally come matter therein in general terms, at his • One Selectman for a three (3) year term before said meeting, and to meet again in the discretion. • One Housing Authority Member for a five community Center on Thursday, the 15th day B) upon an Article having been disposed of (5) year term of May, 2014 to elect the necessary Town by vote, the Moderator shall entertain • Two Monomoy Regional School Committee Officers as contained in the Warrant. a motion to reconsider said Article or to Members for a three (3) year term

Polls for the election of Officers will open accept a Resolution pertaining to said No Motion at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m. Article only during the same session Moderator William G. Litchfield opened during which said vote was acted upon. Article 2 – Accept Annual Reports the meeting at 6:00 p.m. 503 voters were C) A motion to move the previous question present, far exceeding the quorum of 100. shall require a two-thirds vote and may To hear the reports of various Town Officers On behalf of Town Clerk Julie Smith, not be debated. and Committees and see what action the the Moderator read the Constables Return D) The Moderator shall not accept a Town will take relative to the appointment of Service: Barnstable, ss. “Pursuant to motion to move the previous question of officers not chosen by ballot, or take any the written WARRANT, I have notified by any person discussing the Article other action in relation thereto. and warned the inhabitants of the Town until after an intervening speaker has (Board of Selectmen) of Chatham by posting attested copies of discussed the Article. Motion: Selectman Timothy Roper, Chair- the same in each of the Post Offices of said E) A non-voter may request the privilege man, moved that the Town Moderator Town at least fourteen days before May of addressing the meeting on a motion and Board of Selectmen be authorized to 12, 2014 on April 10, 2014. Benjamin J. made under any Article or Resolution appoint the necessary Town officers whose Nickerson, Constable.” offered the request to be granted by the appointments are not otherwise provided Moderator Litchfield then administered Moderator unless there is an objection for and that the Town hear and accept the the Oath of Office to the volunteer Tellers by a voter. Upon objection, the Mod- reports of various Town officers and com- for the evening: Bruce Beane, Shanna erator shall poll the meeting by voice or mittees as they appear in the Town Report. Nealy, Louise Redfield, Donald St. Pierre, count, at his discretion, and a majority Debra Walther, and Jean Young. vote in favor shall entitle said non-voter Explanation: The purpose of this Article is to The Moderator welcomed the Boy to address the meeting. However, the enable a Town officer or committee member to Scouts from Troop #71: Troop Leaders Moderator may grant the privilege address the Town Meeting. The Town’s Annual Warren Nash and Lance Murphy, Junior of the floor to any non-resident Town Report is available on the Town’s website. Assistant Scout Master Elijah Eldredge, Department Head without necessity of VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. and Boy Scouts Justin Brown, Jan Lipin- a vote. ski, Ben Torres, Carlisle Nash, David Van F) The Moderator shall not entertain the Sickle, Owen Van Sickle, and Vaughn Article 3 – Fix Salaries – Elected question of the presence of a quorum Officials Yerkes, as they presented the flags and led at any point at which a motion to move the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. the previous question has already been To fix the salaries of the elected Town of- The Moderator introduced CART Ste- voted. ficers for the fiscal year beginning July 1, nographer Stefanie Farrell and she again G) Speakers addressing the meeting shall 2014, or take any other action in relation provided CART service for the hearing be limited to five (5) minutes within thereto. impaired, transferring the spoken word which to present their remarks. The FY2014 FY2015 onto a screen in a format similar to “closed Moderator will not recognize anyone Officer Voted request captioning” on television. The Modera- who has previously spoken on the Arti- Moderator $600 $600 tor also announced that representatives cle until all persons wishing to address Selectmen – Each 2,000 2,000 from the League of Women Voters were the meeting have had an opportunity Chairman – Extra 500 500 present in the audience to keep track of to speak. The Moderator may exercise (Board of Selectmen) the five-minute rule, if adopted within our reasonable discretion in enforcement of Motion: Selectman Leonard Sussman upcoming Resolution. this rule. moved that the Town vote to fix the sala- Moderator Litchfield then asked the ries of the elected Town officers in accor- meeting to join in a moment of silence for The foregoing rules are not intended to alter or change the traditional conduct of dance with the positions and amounts in town committee members and employees this Article. 99 Explanation: In accordance with Massa- tham Municipal Airport shall be credited Health and Environment from the sale of chusetts General Law, Chapter 41, Section to this fund. The Airport Commission recycling bins, compost bins, rain bar- 108, salaries and compensation of elected shall be authorized to expend from this rels, kitchen scrap buckets, water saving officers must be fixed annually by vote of fund, without further appropriation, to devices, recycling bags/totes, and other the Town at an Annual Town Meeting. This defray the operating expenses of the Cha- items particular to recycling conservation, Article fixes (sets), but does not appropriate tham Municipal Airport operated by the shall be credited to this fund. The Depart- these salaries. Actual appropriation of funds Commission. No more than $40,000 shall ment of Health and Environment, with for these salaries occurs under Article 6 – be expended from this fund during fiscal the approval of the Town Manager, shall Town Operating Budget. No increase to the year 2015. be authorized to expend from this fund, prior year is being sought. without further appropriation, to defray B) Bassett House Revolving Fund the expense of purchasing additional Board of Selectmen Recommendation: All monies received by the Town from the recycling containers and items particular Approve 5-0-0 operation of the lease of the Bassett House to recycling and conservation, including Finance Committee Recommendation: shall be credited to this fund. The Town advertising the availability of such items. Approve 7-0-0 Manager shall be authorized to expend No more than $5,000 shall be expended from this fund, without further appropria- At this point, Chairman Timothy Roper from this fund during fiscal year 2015. tion, to defray the maintenance expenses recognized Selectman Leonard Sussman of the House operated by the Chamber of E) NEW - Establish Marconi Station for his years of service to the town and Commerce. No more than $8,000 shall be Revolving Fund presented him with a gift. expended from this fund during fiscal year All monies received by the Town from VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. 2015. the operation of the leases at the Marconi Station on Old Comers and Orleans Road C) Inspectional Services Revolving Fund shall be credited to this fund. The Town Article 4 – Consolidated Revolving 10% of all monies received by the Town Manager shall be authorized to expend Funds from the issuance of all inspection permits from this fund, without further appropria- To see if the Town will vote pursuant to the shall be credited to this fund. The Com- tion, to defray inspection and maintenance authority granted under Massachusetts Gen- munity Development Department, with expenses outside of the lease requirements eral Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ , to es- the approval of the Town Manager, shall of the buildings operated by the lessees at tablish or reestablish the following Revolving be authorized to expend from this fund, the Marconi Station. No more than $5,000 Funds for the purpose of receiving revenues without further appropriation to defray shall be expended from this fund during and making disbursements in connection with the expenses associated with the approval fiscal year 2015. (Board of Selectmen) the following authorized Town activities, or of inspectional permits. No more than take any other action in relation thereto. $70,000 shall be expended from this fund Motion: Selectman Jeffrey Dykens moved A) Airport Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2015. that the Town authorize and approve the Airport Revolving Fund, Bassett House All monies received by the Airport Com- D) Recycling Revolving Fund Revolving Fund, Inspectional Services Re- mission from the operation of the Cha- All monies received by the Department of volving Fund, Recycling Revolving Fund, and the new Marconi Station Revolving Airport Revolving Fund Fund for the purposes and in the amounts listed in Article 4 of the Warrant. Explanation: The purpose of these revolving funds is to segregate the revenues generated by each of these operations and to restrict the use of those revenues to the purpose for which they are collected. As required by State statute, the following is an accounting of these funds for the last eighteen months:

Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Approve 5-0-0 Finance Committee Recommendation: Approve 7-0-0 VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously.

Article 5 – Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds, a sum of money to operate the Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund, or take any other action in relation thereto.

100 Lease Revenue $25,000 FY2015 MRSD Operating Budget Overview Operating Expenses $25,000 (Board of Selectmen) Motion: Selectman Sean Summers moved that the Town vote to appropriate $25,000 to operate the Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund and to meet said appropriation the Town raise $25,000 through lease revenue. Motion: Selectman Florence Seldin moved Explanation: Town Meeting voted to adopt that the Town vote to appropriate the VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. Chapter 44 Section 53F ½ of the Massachu- sum of $27,191,014 to fund the Operating setts General Laws establishing an Enter- Budget for the Town for the fiscal year be- Article 7 – Regional School Operating prise Fund. An enterprise fund establishes a ginning July 1, 2014 for the purposes and Budget - Monomoy Regional School separate accounting and financial reporting amounts designated in the column titled District system to support a specific business activity, “Proposed Budget FY2015” of Article 6 of To see if the Town will vote to raise and in this case the Wood Waste Reclamation the Warrant and to meet said appropria- appropriate and/or transfer from available Facility. tion, the Town raise $26,054,983 through funds, such sums of money as it determines One of the requirements of an enterprise taxation; and transfer $220,000 from the necessary for Chatham’s share of the Re- fund is that a budget has to be adopted at Waterways Improvement Fund, $902,031 gional Educational and School expenses and Town Meeting every year. The Wood Waste from the Land Bank Fund, $10,000 from charges, including without limitation of the Facility is leased out with annual revenue at the Wetlands Protection Fund, $1,000 foregoing, debt and interest, wages, salaries approximately $25,000 per year. The revenue from Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund and and expenses for operation of the Monomoy will be used to support groundwater moni- $3,000 from the Railroad Museum Fund. Regional School District for the fiscal year toring and other costs associated with the beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, operation of the facility. Explanation: A full explanation of this fund- ing request and its fiscal context is provided 2015 inclusive, or take any other action in Board of Selectmen Recommendation: in Appendix B: Town Manager’s Budget relation thereto. (Board of Selectmen) Approve 5-0-0 Summary. The Schools’ Operating Budgets Motion: Nancy Scott, Chairman, Mono- Finance Committee Recommendation: are not included in this Article and are pre- moy Regional School Committee, moved Approve 7-0-0 sented in Articles 7 and 8. that the Town vote to appropriate the The approval of Articles 6, 7, 8, 10 and VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. sum of $7,739,657 to fund the Operating 12 provide for an approximate total impact Budget for the Monomoy Regional School of $158,510 increase (less than 0.6%) to the Article 6 – Town Operating Budget District for the fiscal year beginning July FY2015 tax levy. 1, 2014 for the purposes and amounts To see if the Town will vote to raise and Please visit the Town’s website, Budget designated in the column titled “Proposed appropriate and/or transfer from available Central tab, for the Town Manager’s FY Budget FY2015” of Article 7 of the War- funds, such sums of money as it determines 2015 Budget message www.chatham-ma.gov/ rant and to meet said appropriation, the necessary for Town expenses and charges, Public_Documents/ChathamMA_Budget/ Town raise $7,793,657 through the tax including without limitation of the fore- index. Town and Schools budget details and rate. going, debt and interest, wages, salaries financial documents past and present can and expenses for operation of the Town’s also be found there. Explanation: This article requests funding departments and offices, all for the fiscal year for Chatham’s obligation to the Monomoy beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Regional School District as a separate “as- 2015 inclusive, or take any other action in Approve 4-1-0 sessment” within the Town’s budget. Com- relation thereto. (Board of Selectmen) Finance Committee Recommendation: pared to FY2014 the FY2015 budget reflects

Approve 6-0-1 an increase of $178,024; and includes an adjustment from FY2014 of $336,245. This Town Operating Budget Overview article funds the Chatham portion of the Monomoy Regional School District as voted by the Monomoy Regional School Committee on March 12, 2014. Please refer to Appendix D for more detail. Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Approve 5-0-0 Finance Committee Recommendation: Approve 6-1-0 VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously.

101 Article 8 – Regional School Operating Budget Overview Budget - Cape Cod Regional Technical High School To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds, such sums of money as it determines necessary for Chatham’s share of the Re- gional Educational and School expenses and charges, including without limitation of the foregoing, debt and interest, wages, salaries and expenses for operation of the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015 inclusive, or take any other action in relation thereto. (Board of Selectmen) Motion: James “Buck” Upson, Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Commit- tee moved that the Town vote to appropri- ate the sum of $367,437 to fund the Oper- ating Budget for the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 for the purposes and amounts designated in the column titled “Proposed Budget FY2015” of Article 8 of the Warrant and to meet said appropriation, the Town raise $367,437 through the tax rate. Chapter 71 Section 16G½ to allow Cape funds, such sums of money as it determines Cod Regional Technical High School to necessary for expenses and charges, includ- Explanation: This article requests funding establish a stabilization fund for future ing without limitation of the foregoing, debt for Chatham’s obligation to the Cape Cod facility capital costs. and interest, wages, salaries and expenses Regional Technical High School as a sepa- for operation of the Town Water Department Explanation: Cape Cod Regional Technical rate “assessment” within the Town’s budget. for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and High School has submitted a Statement of Compared to FY2014 the FY2015 budget ending June 30, 2015 inclusive, or take any Interest (SOI) to the Massachusetts School reflects a decrease of $17,315 for Cape Tech other action in relation thereto. Building Authority (MSBA) for a major reno- as voted by the CCRHS School Committee. (Board of Selectmen) vation of our facility the last four years. We Board of Selectmen Recommendation: just received notice that we were not selected Motion: Selectman Timothy Roper, Approve 5-0-0 for our most recent submittal. However, we Chairman, moved that the Town vote to Finance Committee Recommendation: feel it is prudent to begin saving funds, when appropriate $2,352,037 for direct costs, Approve 7-0-0 feasible, for anticipated costs for a future ma- and further that an additional $272,899 VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. jor building project. For this reason, we are be transferred to the General Fund to be requesting to establish a stabilization fund at applied to overhead and indirect costs Article 9 – Article Establishing a Sta- your regular town meeting for this purpose. associated with the Water Department Operating Budget of the Town for the bilization Fund at Cape Cod Regional Board of Selectmen Recommendation: fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014, for the Technical High School Approve 5-0-0 purposes and in the amounts designated in Finance Committee Recommendation: To see if the Town will vote pursuant to the column titles “Proposed Water Budget Approve 7-0-0 Chapter 71 Section 16G½ to allow Cape Cod FY2015” of Article 10 of the Warrant and Regional Technical High School to establish VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. to meet said appropriation, the Town raise a stabilization fund for future facility capital $2,224,936 through water receipts and costs. (Board of Selectmen) Article 10 – Water Department raise $400,000 through the tax rate.

Operating Budget Motion: James “Buck” Upson, Cape Cod Explanation: The FY2015 Water Department Regional Technical High School Commit- To see if the Town will vote to raise and budget is directed towards continuing to im- tee moved that the Town vote pursuant to appropriate and/or transfer from available prove the quality of water provided, customer relations, and providing a high level of reli- FY2015 CCRTHS School Operating Budget Overview ability to the water supplies and distribution system to ensure the Town has safe drinking water and the required flows for fire fighting. Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Approve 5-0-0 Finance Committee Recommendation: Approve 7-0-0 102 VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. in the amount are provided for priority items. established pursuant to Chapter 29C To accomplish such, we recommend a capital of the General Laws, and in connection Article 11 – Collective Bargaining spending plan that uses a combination of therewith to enter into a loan agreement Agreements available funds, free cash, and a portion of and/or security agreement with the Trust To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- the tax rate to provide adequate funding. and otherwise to contract with the Trust propriate or transfer from available funds in Please refer to Appendix G for details. and the Department of Environmental Protection with respect to such loan and the treasury a sum of money to fund salary Board of Selectmen Recommendation: for any federal or state aid available for increases and other cost-items resulting from Approve 5-0-0 the project or for the financing thereof; contract settlements with union personnel, or Finance Committee Recommendation: that the Chatham Board of Selectmen is take any other action in relation thereto. Approve 7-0-0 (Board of Selectmen) authorized to enter into a project regula- No Motion VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. tory agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection, and to expend Explanation: PLACEHOLDER pending con- Article 13 – Water Capital - Iron and all funds available for the project and to tract settlement. Funding for this article is Manganese Water Treatment Facility take any other action necessary to carry not included in the FY2015 proposed budget To see if the Town will vote to appropriate out the project. under Article 6. a sum of $6,533,000.00 for the purpose of Explanation: For several years, the levels paying costs related to the construction of the of Iron and Manganese have been steadily Article 12 – Five Year Capital Autho- Iron and Manganese Water Treatment Facil- increasing in multiple Town of Chatham rization ity, and for all costs incidental and related wells. Over time, the concentration of iron To see if the Town will vote to raise and thereto, and to determine whether this ap- and manganese has increased in the water appropriate, and/or transfer from avail- propriation shall be raised by borrowing from pumped from the aquifer by the wells, and able funds, a sum or sums of money, to be the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement this turns the water red or brown in color. In expended for capital projects, equipment and Trust or otherwise; or to take any other action recent years, the volume of citizen complaints expenses, or take any other action in relation in relation thereto. (Board of Selectmen) about the water quality related to Iron and thereto. (Board of Selectmen) Motion: Selectman Leonard Sussman Manganese has also increased. Iron and Manganese are considered secondary con- Motion: Selectman Jeffrey Dykens moved that that $6,533,000.00 is appro- priated for the purpose of financing the taminants by the Environmental Protection moved that the Town vote to appropriate Agency (EPA). The EPA and MassDEP have $1,914,000 for the purpose of funding the construction of the Iron and Manganese Water Treatment Facility, and for all costs set standards for manganese at 0.05 mg/l and FY2015 Capital Budget in the column for iron at 0.3 mg/l. Both Tirrells and Ebens titled “FY2015 Proposed” of Article 12 of incidental and related thereto, includ- ing without limitation all costs thereof as Way wells routinely exceed these standards. the Warrant and to meet said appropria- Additionally, MassDEP has indicated that tion, the Town raise $829,000 through defined in Section 1 of Chapter 29C of the General Laws, as most recently amended it is not advisable for young children to taxation; and transfer $1,000,000 from consume water with high levels of manga- Free Cash, $55,000 from Waterways Im- by St. 1998, c.78; that to meet this appro- priation (i) $1,000,0000 shall be trans- nese. The solution is to remove the iron and provement Fund, $30,000 from the PEG manganese from the water by changing the Cable Access Fund. ferred from available funds of the Water Department and (ii) the Treasurer with the form of the iron and manganese from what Explanation: Items in the Capital Improve- approval of the Selectmen is authorized is found naturally in the water (dissolved) ment budget shall fall into the categories to borrow the sum of $5,533,000 and issue to a form that can be filtered (particulate). of maintenance projects (not ongoing bonds or notes therefor under and pursu- The 2012 Annual Town Meeting approved maintenance), equipment, and new projects ant to Chapter 44, Sections 7 and 8 of the $700,000 for design of an Iron and Manga- within the range of $5,000-$250,000. The General Laws or pursuant to any other nese treatment facility, and the 2013 Annual Capital Plan presented is in accordance enabling authority; that the Treasurer Town Meeting approved $100,000 for an with the Fiscal Policies; representing 7% of with the approval of the Selectmen is au- Owners Project Manager (OPM). The facility the operating budget.. For FY2015 Depart- thorized to borrow all or a portion of such has been designed to treat the water from the ment identified capital requests totaled amount from the Massachusetts Water Tirrells and Ebens Way wells with the poten- $4,367,050; while funding recommendations Pollution Abatement Trust (the “Trust”) tial to treat other wells in the future. A green sand filtration system has been selected as Capital Budget Overview the most cost effective method of treatment. A site just off Morton Road has been selected as the most efficient location for this facility, as it is conveniently located near a well to be treated and adjacent to a distribution water main. $5,333,000 of this project is expected to be funded by low interest loans from the State Revolving Fund, with available funds of the Water Department funding the remaining $1,000,000. Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Approve 4-1-0

103 and is listed for project funding in the Final CY 2013 Intended Use Plan (IUP). This means that MassDEP has agreed to fund the project under the State Revolving Fund (SRF) low interest loan program. The project package (plans, specifications) for the first sewer extension contract (Phase 1C-1) was submitted to MassDEP in October 2013 with the project going to bid in early 2014. While being reviewed MassDEP raised a question regarding the available town appropriation. Following discussions with MassDEP staff, including the head of the SRF Program, it became apparent that misunderstandings existed between MassDEP and the Town regarding the town’s plan to have multiple appropriations for funding Phase 1C and their timing. The outcome of these discus- sions is that MassDEP is seeking to ensure that the town has the full appropriation for Phase 1C available. Currently the town has only appropriated $10M out of the estimated $27.5M for Phase 1C. Phases 1A, 1B, and the first phase of 1C Finance Committee Recommendation: under and pursuant to Chapter 44 Section have been approved for 0% SRF loans. This Approve 7-0-0 7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling 0% program is of limited duration. authority, and to issue bonds or notes of The impact on the tax rate would not be VOTE: Voice. “So voted by more than the the Town therefor; provided however, affected if the appropriation were made in requisite 2/3rds majority,” declared the that the borrowing authorized hereunder 2014 versus 2015. Although the funds would Moderator. is contingent upon passage of a so called be appropriated in May 2014, satisfying debt exclusion referendum vote pursuant MassDEP’s requirement, they would not be Article 14 – Wastewater – Capital to Chapter 59, Section 21C of the General spent any more quickly than if approved in Project Funding Authorization for Laws (Proposition 2 ½), and further, that 2015. The funds would be spent in later years Project Continuation; Phase 1C the Board of Selectmen is authorized to in accordance with the schedule for contracts To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a apply for and accept any grants or con- to be issued based on the implementation sum of money for paying costs of the design, tributions that may be available toward plan for Phase 1C. Construction will extend renovation, and construction of various the cost of said project from the Federal into FY2016 and FY2017 thus delaying the projects involving wastewater collection Government, the Commonwealth of Mas- need to borrow until that time. facilities and systems, including facilities for sachusetts or otherwise. surface water nutrient management, includ- Board of Selectmen Recommendation: ing all costs incidental and related thereto; to Explanation: The May 2013 Annual Town Approve 3-2-0 determine whether this appropriation shall be Meeting (ATM) appropriated $15M for Finance Committee Recommendation: raised by taxation, borrowing or otherwise; Phase 1B, currently under construction, and Approve 7-0-0 or to take any other action relative thereto; initial funding for Phase 1C sewer extensions Vote Required: Two-Thirds Majority provided, however, that the borrowing autho- as outlined in the Comprehensive Wastewater VOTE: Voice. “So voted by a very sub- rized hereunder is contingent upon passage Management Plan (CWMP). At that time the stantial majority; certainly more than the of a so called debt exclusion referendum vote remainder of the Phase 1C funding was go- 2/3rds. I declare that 2/3rds have voted in pursuant to G.L. c.59, §21C (Proposition 2 ing to be requested at the 2015 ATM. the affirmative,” declared the Moderator. ½); or to take any other action in relation Phases 1B and 1C are targeted to the Oyster thereto. (Board of Selectmen) Pond and Little Mill Pond watersheds. The Article 15 – Appropriation to OPEB choice of these areas is based on multiple Trust Fund Motion: Selectman Florence Seldin moved factors including: environmental sensitivity of To see if the Town will vote to transfer from that the sum of $17,500,000 is hereby ap- the receiving waterbody, proximity of existing available funds, a sum of money to the Other propriated for the purpose of paying costs infrastructure, other planned town projects Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust of design, renovation, and construction (roads, water, sidewalks, etc.), consistency Fund, or take any other action in relation of various projects involving wastewater with the CWMP and Cape Cod Commission thereto. (Board of Selectmen) collection facilities, including facilities for DRI approval, and cost. Consistent with the surface water nutrient management, and concept of Adaptive Management, i.e. ad- Motion: Selectman Sean Summers moved for the payment of all other costs inciden- dress priority areas first, these projects will that the Town vote to transfer $150,000 tal and related thereto, and that to meet address watersheds at the head of the overall from the Overlay Surplus account and this appropriation, the Treasurer, with Stage Harbor Complex. said funds to be added to the OPEB Trust the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is The Phase 1C 3-yearProgram was fund. hereby authorized to borrow said amount submitted to MassDEP in August of 2012 104 Explanation: The Town established the on George Ryder Road. The BOS has since Article 18 - FY2015 Community Pres- OPEB trust fund in 2012 in compliance with been requested by the Parks and Recreation ervation Reserve Fund Appropriations the General Accounting Standards Board Commission to reconsider the location. This To see if the Town will vote to appropriate (“GASB”) Statements 43 and 45 and MGL article would instead specify the funding for from the Community Preservation Fund to chapter 32B, §20. At that time, no funding the project on town-owned land at a different reserve for future appropriation a sum of was appropriated. Such is the vehicle to location, Volunteer Park. Should this article money from the Community Preservation fund future financial obligations for health fail, funds will remain tied to the project as Fund estimated annual revenues for open insurance benefits, other than pensions, for previously voted at the 2013 Annual Town space, historic resources, and community eligible former employees of the Town. The Meeting – town-owned land adjacent to the housing purposes, as well as a sum of money proposed funding source, Overlay Surplus, is VFW on George Ryder Road. No new or ad- to be placed in the 2015 Budgeted Reserve a fund balance remaining after the payment ditional funding appropriation is requested for general Community Preservation Act of property tax abatements, and has been for this article. purposes, or take any other action relative used in the past to fund the Stabilization Community Preservation Committee thereto. Fund. Since the balance in the Stabilization Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0 (Community Preservation Committee) fund is at a level in accordance with our Board of Selectmen Recommendation: fiscal policies, the Overlay Surplus is being Motion: John Kaar, Community Preser- Approve 3-2-0 transferred to the OPEB trust fund. Such ac- vation Committee, moved that the Town Finance Committee Recommendation: tion is viewed positively by the Bond Rating appropriate and reserve from FY2015 Approve 0-6-0 Agencies. Community Preservation Fund estimated VOTE: Voice. Moderator requested a show annual revenue amounts as follows: Board of Selectmen Recommendation: of cards – he was convinced the ayes had Approve 5-0-0 Reserve; it, but the Voters requested a count. Finance Committee Recommendation: Open Space $100,000 Approve 7-0-0 HAND COUNT: Yes: 295 Historic Resources $100,000 No: 122 Community Housing $100,000 VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. Total Reserves $300,000 “Article 16 is carried,” declared the Article 16 – Skate Board Park Reloca- Moderator. Explanation: The Community Preservation tion/Construction CPA Funding; Act requires that each year 10% of estimated Repurposing of FY2014 Funds Article 17 – FY2015 Community revenue being reserved or expended for each Preservation Committee Administra- of the following categories; Open Space, To see if the Town will vote to repurpose tive Budget Community Housing and Historic Resources. previously approved FY2014 Community This article fulfills that requirement. In the Preservation Revenues under Article 27 of To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- subsequent articles, the motions presented the 2013 Annual Town Meeting, said funds propriate and/or transfer from Community transfer these funds out of the reserves to be expended for the same purposes of Preservation Fund revenues a sum of money to fund the projects. If one or more of the constructing a Skate Board Park at a new it determines necessary for the purpose of articles does not receive town meeting ap- location at Volunteer Park, or take any other funding administrative costs associated with proval, the reserve remains thus meeting the action in relation thereto. the Community Preservation Act, or take any statutory requirement. (Community Preservation Committee) other action in relation thereto. (Community Preservation Committee) Community Preservation Committee Motion: Ira Seldin, Community Preserva- Motion: John Kaar, Community Preser- Recommendation: Approve 7-0-0 tion Committee, moved that the Town vote vation Committee, moved that the Town Board of Selectmen Recommendation: to repurpose and appropriate the sum of vote to appropriate the sum of $15,000 Approve 5-0-0 $110,000 previously appropriated under from FY2015 Community Preservation Finance Committee Recommendation: Article 27 of the May 2013 Annual Town Fund Revenues for the purpose of funding Approve 6-0-0 Meeting Warrant (Article 27 – Community administrative costs associated with the VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. Preservation – Skateboard Park Construc- Community Preservation Act. tion) from the FY2014 Community Pres- ervation Revenues for the same purposes Explanation: The Community Preservation Article 19 – Community Preservation at a different Town-own property, namely Act allows Town Meeting to appropriate up – Eldredge Public Library Volunteer Park. to 5% of estimated revenues for the Commu- To see if the Town will vote to raise and nity Preservation Committee to carry out its appropriate and/or transfer from available Explanation: The Community Preservation statutory duties. This year $15,000 (less than Community Preservation funds a sum of Committee recommended, and Town Meeting 5%) is being requested for clerical expenses, money as it determines necessary to provide approved the funds for the relocation the appraisals, consulting and legal services. funds to restore and preserve the Windows at skateboard park at the May 2013 Annual the Eldredge Public Library, or take any other Town Meeting. This article requests a ‘repur- Community Preservation Committee action in relation thereto. posing’ or reorganizing of FY2014 Commu- Recommendation: Approve 7-0-0 (Community Preservation Committee) nity Preservation funds approved at the 2013 Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Annual Town Meeting which voted by floor Approve 5-0-0 Motion: Bob Dubis, Community Preserva- amendment for such funding specific to the Finance Committee Recommendation: tion Committee, moved that the Town vote construction of the Skateboard Park located Approve 6-0-0 to appropriate $186,830 with $100,000 on town-owned land adjacent to the VFW from Historic Reserves and $86,830 from VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. FY2015 Community Preservation Fund 105 revenues in order to fund the restoration Community Preservation Committee Motion: Bob Lear, Community Preserva- and preservation of the Historic Windows Recommendation: Approve 7-0-0 tion Committee, moved that the Town vote at the Eldredge Public Library described Board of Selectmen Recommendation: to appropriate the sum of $36,000 from in more detail in the Explanation below. Approve 4-1-0 FY2015 Community Preservation Fund Finance Committee Recommendation: Revenues in order to complete a new ac- Explanation: The building is listed on the Approve 6-0-0 cess/egress from the 7th and 9th tees at the National Register of Historic Places, and all Chatham Seaside Links Golf Course. work must conform to the standards set forth VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. by the Dept. of the Interior. The restoration Explanation: The current access and egress of the windows on the historic portion of Article 21 – Community Preservation from the 7th and 9th tees is over a very rutted the building will include the sashes, frames – Affordable Housing Trust Fund surface that requires constant maintenance and glazing. Historic rehabilitation of the To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- and can be unsafe at times due to erosion. windows will not only maintain the appear- propriate and/or transfer from available Com- The funds will be used to slightly expand the ance of the building, but will directly extend munity Preservation funds a sum of money it tee and create a more stable and permanent the Library’s life cycle, preserving its historic determines necessary to fund the Affordable access to the tees for pedestrians, golf carts, character and physical integrity into the fu- Housing Trust Fund, or take any other action and handicapped individuals. This will also ture. Preservation of the library is consistent in relation thereto. correct the erosion situation that runs into with its ongoing listing on the National and (Community Preservation Committee) the adjacent pond at the course. This project State Registers of Historic Places. Protection was previously approved (May 2006) but not of the iconic building is one of the corner- Motion: John Kaar, Community Preserva- completed due to restrictions in the Commu- stones of preserving downtown Chatham’s tion Committee, moved that the Town vote nity Preservation Act. The 2012 revised CPA historic fabric and benefits the citizens of the to appropriate the sum of $300,000 with legislation/language allows for completion of town, state and country. $100,000 from Community Housing Re- this project. serves and $200,000 from FY2015 Commu- Community Preservation Committee nity Preservation Fund Revenues to transfer Community Preservation Committee Recommendation: Approve 7-0-0 to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Recommendation: Approve 7-0-0 Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Approve 5-0-0 Explanation: The Affordable Housing Trust Approve 5-0-0 Finance Committee Recommendation: Fund (AHTF) was created by Town meeting Finance Committee Recommendation: Approve 6-0-0 in 2006. The AHTF is administered by the Approve 4-2-0 Board of Selectmen and two other appointed VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. trustees, and is governed by the “Guidelines VOTE: Voice. “So voted by a very substan- for the Disbursement of Funds in the AHTF”. tial majority,” declared the Moderator. Article 20 – Community Preservation This request would replenish the AHTF with – Historic Property Survey a balance that allows the Town to respond Article 23 – Community Preservation To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- to opportunities in the housing market in – South Chatham Village Hall propriate and/or transfer from available Com- a time-sensitive and efficient manner, not To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- munity Preservation funds a sum of money having to wait for a future Town Meeting for propriate and/or transfer from available Com- it determines necessary to fund the Historic approval. The current balance in the AHTF is munity Preservation funds a sum of money it Property Survey; or take any other action in $95,000; approval of this article would raise determines necessary to fund completion of relation thereto. the balance to $395,000 (a more realistic the restoration of the South Chatham Village (Community Preservation Committee) figure if a property were to become available Hall by installation of underground electric/ for purchase). utility service, or take any other action in Motion: Victor DiCristina, Community relation thereto. Preservation Committee, moved that the Community Preservation Committee Town vote to appropriate $45,000, with Recommendation: Approve 7-0-0 Motion: John Kaar, Community Preser- $45,000 from 2015 estimated revenues in Board of Selectmen Recommendation: vation Committee, moved that the Town order to fund continuance of the Historic Approve 4-1-0 vote to appropriate the sum of $7,000 from Property Survey. Finance Committee Recommendation: FY2015 Community Preservation Fund Approve 6-0-0 revenues to fund completion of the restora- Explanation: This article seeks funds to con- tion of the South Chatham Village Hall by tinue the program of the Chatham Histori- VOTE: Voice. “So voted by a very substan- installation of underground electric/utility cal Commission to professionally document tial majority,” declared the Moderator. service. in narrative and photographs the historic properties in Town. This program began in Article 22 – Community Preservation Explanation: The Village Hall Family Circle 2003 and received funding through the CPA – Golf Tee Access is requesting funds for installation of under- in 2008 and 2013. More than 700 proper- To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- ground electric service that would restore ties have been inventoried, including most of propriate and/or transfer from available Pres- the Hall to its historic appearance. Last year the historical homes in the Old Village and ervation funds a sum of money it determines funds were awarded to restore other his- Historic Business Districts. Continuation and necessary to complete a new access/egress toric aspects of the building, but the electric completion of the surveying work is of signifi- from the 7th and 9th tees at the Town owned restoration was not included as the CPC did cant importance to the Chatham Historical Chatham Seaside Links Golf Course, or take not deem this work was historic preserva- Commission; and this article received their any other action in relation thereto. tion. Since that time, photographs dated 1947 unanimous support. (Community Preservation Committee) were located showing the building unfettered

106 by overhead wires. To further support the until the conclusion of the Special Town vote in favor shall entitle said non-voter historic nature of the underground wires, old Meeting. to address the meeting. However, the electric conduits were discovered during the Moderator may grant the privilege VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. construction of the ADA accessible ramp. of the floor to any non-resident Town This funding would bring the building back to Department Head without necessity of its 1947 appearance. Special Town Meeting a vote. F) The Moderator shall not entertain the Community Preservation Committee May 12, 2014 question of the presence of a quorum Recommendation: Approve 5-2-0 N THE NAME OF THE COMMON- at any point at which a motion to move Board of Selectmen Recommendation: WEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, you the previous question has already been Approve 3-2-0 I are hereby directed to NOTIFY and WARN voted. Finance Committee Recommendation: the INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF G) Speakers addressing the meeting shall Approve 6-0-0 CHATHAM, qualified to vote in elections be limited to five (5) minutes within VOTE: Voice. “So voted by a very substan- and Town affairs, to meet in the gymnasium which to present their remarks. The tial majority,” declared the Moderator. of the Chatham High School on Crowell Moderator will not recognize anyone Road in said Chatham on the 12th day of who has previously spoken on the Arti- Article 24 – Community Preservation May, 2014 at 7:30 o’clock in the evening, cle until all persons wishing to address – Marconi Trail Signs then and there to act on any business that the meeting have had an opportunity To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- may legally come before said meeting. to speak. The Moderator may exercise propriate and/or transfer from available Com- On behalf of Town Clerk Julie Smith, reasonable discretion in enforcement of munity Preservation funds a sum of money the Moderator read the Constables Return this rule. of Service: Barnstable, ss. “Pursuant to it determines necessary to fund signs for the The foregoing rules are not intended to Marconi Walking Trail, or take any other ac- the written WARRANT, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town alter or change the traditional conduct of tion in relation thereto. the Town Meetings in Chatham except as (Community Preservation Committee) of Chatham by posting attested copies of the same in each of the Post Offices of said specifically stated above. Motion: Ira Seldin, Community Preser- Town at least fourteen days before May VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. vation Committee, moved that the Town 12, 2014 on April 24, 2014. Benjamin J. vote to appropriate $3,600 from FY2015 Nickerson, Constable.” ARTICLE 1. RESOLUTION ON MONO- Community Preservation Fund Revenues Resolution presented by Selectman MOY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE for the Chatham Marconi Center Walking Timothy Roper: Resolved that the Town DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE CONSER- Trail signs. vote to adopt the following rules of proce- VATION PLAN/ENVIRONMENTAL dure for the Special Town Meeting of May IMPACT STATEMENT Explanation: A trail at the Marconi Wire- 12, 2014. less/RCA Receiving Station begins behind the Jamie Bassett, member of the Shellfish Ad- operations building and extends up the hill A) The Moderator shall have the option visory Committee, moved to see if the town approximately 640 feet and rises about 55 of reading each Article in the Warrant will adopt the following Resolution: feet. The majority of the expense and effort verbatim or summarizing the subject WHEREAS, Native Americans, for the construction of this trail were con- matter therein in general terms, at his Residents and Visitors of Chatham have a tributed as part of Elijah Eldredge’s Eagle discretion. multi-generational history of shellfishing, Scout project, who completed the trail with B) upon an Article having been disposed fin fishing, and recreation on the upland, assistance from other scouts. To complete, of by vote, the Moderator shall enter- intertidal, submerged lands, and open compliment and encourage the use of this tain a motion to reconsider said Article water areas on and around South Beach trail, the CMMC would like to install signs or to accept a Resolution pertaining to and Monomoy; and that provide information about the Marconi said Article only during the same ses- WHEREAS, Residents and Visitors of site, including the Antenna locations to which sion during which said vote was acted Chatham have been using South Beach the trail leads. This is presented as a recre- upon. and the submerged lands and open water ation project; however, there is an historical C) A motion to move the previous question areas within the Monomoy Refuge bound- aspect of providing signage along the trail. shall require a two-thirds vote and may ary for decades since its designation as The signs will be similar to the historic signs not be debated. a Refuge for shellfishing, fin fishing, and located around town installed as part of the D) The Moderator shall not accept a recreation; and 300th anniversary. motion to move the previous question WHEREAS, the Town of Chatham has by any person discussing the Article actively managed South Beach and the Community Preservation Committee until after an intervening speaker has submerged lands and open water areas Recommendation: Approve 6-0-1 discussed the Article. within the Refuge boundary for all users; Board of Selectmen Recommendation: E) A non-voter may request the privilege NOW THEREFORE, Approve 4-1-0 of addressing the meeting on a motion BE IT RESOLVED, that the Residents Finance Committee Recommendation: made under any Article or Resolution of Chatham, in an effort to preserve the Approve 5-0-1 offered the request to be granted by the historic and traditional activities of shell- VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. Moderator unless there is an objection fishing, fin fishing, and recreation on South by a voter. Upon objection, the Mod- Beach and on or in the submerged lands At this point in the evening, there was a erator shall poll the meeting by voice or and open water areas of the Monomoy Motion to recess the Annual Town Meeting count, at his discretion, and a majority Refuge, OPPOSE the Federal annexation 107 of 717± acres of South Beach and expan- 1963, and while the Group has been able to Article 27 – Community Preservation sion of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service maintain the wooden superstructure of the – Oyster Propagation Program management oversight to submerged lands caboose, the 103 year-old undercarriage is To see if the Town will vote to raise and and open water areas, and activities taking in need of restoration and preservation mea- appropriate and/or transfer from available place in those areas, within the Refuge sures to maintain its structural integrity and Community Preservation funds a sum of boundary. historical relationship with the museum. money it determines necessary to fund Oyster Or take any other action in relation Propagation Program so as to promote recre- thereto. (Board of Selectmen) Community Preservation Committee ational oystering, or take any other action in Recommendation: Approve 4-3-0 relation thereto. Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Board of Selectmen Recommendation: (Community Preservation Committee) From Town Meeting Floor Disapprove 2-3-0 Finance Committee Recommendation: Finance Committee Recommendation: Motion: Bob Dubis, Community Preserva- Approve 8-0-0 Approve 5-1-0 tion Committee, moved that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $65,000 from VOTE: Voice. Clearly a very substantial VOTE: Voice. “So voted by a very substan- FY2015 Community Preservation Fund majority, declared the Moderator. After a tial majority,” declared the Moderator. revenues to fund the Oyster Propagation request for a hand count: program. Article 26 – Community Preservation VOTE: – Veteran’s Field Lights Explanation: The recreational opportunity Yes: 401 provided to approximately 3,000 resident and No: 16 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available non-resident shellfish permit holders alike to “The motion carries,” declared the Community Preservation funds a sum of experience Chatham’s unique coastal beauty Moderator. money it determines necessary to fund the is the most tangible and visible benefit for replacement/installation of new lights at funding this program. Recreational shell At this point, Motion was made to adjourn Veteran’s Field, or take any other action in fishing provides a healthy outdoor activity the Special Town Meeting and reconvene relation thereto. both young and old can enjoy with the added the Annual Town Meeting. (Community Preservation Committee) benefit of taking home a healthy food source. The funds requested under this article will VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. Motion: Ira Seldin, Community Preser- provide for oyster seed, gear to grow oysters vation Committee, moved that the Town and the purchase of ‘remote sets’. While this Annual Town Meeting vote to appropriate $334,000 from FY2015 request is strictly recreational in scope, his- May 12, 2014 Community Preservation Fund Balance torically much of Chatham’s estuaries were for replacement/installation of new lights extensive oyster beds, overharvested over Article 25 – Community Preservation at Veteran’s Field. 100 years ago. The propagation of oysters – Railroad Caboose may not be capable of restoring oyster beds Explanation: The replacement of the poles To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- to historic levels, but may add balance to our and lights will vastly improve safety on the propriate and/or transfer from available Com- local ecosystems. field and spectator enjoyment. The new lights munity Preservation funds a sum of money it will meet the illumination requirements of the Community Preservation Committee determines necessary to fund rehabilitation Cape Cod Baseball League. They are highly Recommendation: Approve 7-0-0 of a certain 20th century Railroad Ca- efficient and provide for less ‘light pollution’ Board of Selectmen Recommendation: boose maintained by the Chatham Railroad as they are better directed at the area neces- Approve 5-0-0 Museum Group, or take any other action in sary to light providing for lower operating Finance Committee Recommendation: relation thereto. and maintenance costs. Veteran’s Field is Approve 6-0-0 (Community Preservation Committee) used extensively in the summer by the Cape VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. Motion: Victor DiCristina, Community Cod Baseball League, Senior and Junior Preservation Committee, moved that the Babe Ruth Teams, Adult Baseball League, Article 28 - Conservation Restriction – Town vote to appropriate $128,870 from as well as the Monomoy Regional School FY2015 Community Preservation Fund District (soccer and baseball teams). The 0 Depot Road (Town-owned “Grange” Revenues for rehabilitation and preserva- Chatham Athletic Association, Inc. (CAA) Property) tion of the Railroad Caboose. has requested CPC funds to supplement the To see if the Town will vote to authorize $111,000 that the CAA will contribute to the the Board of Selectmen to convey and grant Explanation: The Chatham Railroad Mu- project. a conservation restriction, in accordance seum Group (“Group”) routinely monitors with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter the condition of all elements of the museum, Community Preservation Committee 184, Sections 31, 32, and 33, for the vacant including its exhibits and appurtenances. The Recommendation: Approve 7-0-0 land known as the “Grange” property, more Group has successfully restored the museum Board of Selectmen Recommendation: particularly described as assessors’ parcel building, and has identified the next major Approve 5-0-0 14E-0-52-0-E, which is described in the deed critical project as the preservation of the Finance Committee Recommendation: recorded in Book 1371, Page 712 of the Reg- early 20th Century Caboose railroad car. The Approve 5-0-1 istry of Deeds of the County of Barnstable, Railroad museum building and the caboose VOTE: Voice. “So voted by a very substan- and which is shown on the plan recorded in are listed on the National Register of Historic tial majority,” declared the Moderator. Plan Book 213, Page 13, F2, of that Registry, Places. The Caboose was set on the site in said restriction to allow for limited passive

108 recreation or to take any other action relative ARTICLE VI “MDC Grease Interceptors shall be installed thereto. (Board of Selectmen) USE OF THE PUBLIC SEWER in the building sewer serving restaurants or Section 7. Grease, oil, and sand interceptors hotels, boarding houses that prepare and Motion: Selectman Sean Summers moved shall be provided when, in the opinion of the serve food or business of a similar nature.” that the Town vote to authorize the Board Director they are necessary for the proper For many years the town has inspected of Selectmen to convey and grant a con- handling of liquid wastes containing grease grease traps connected to the sewer follow- servation restriction, in accordance with in excessive amounts, or any flammable ing requirements found in the State Sanitary Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 184, wastes, sand, or other harmful ingredients; Code for grease traps connected to septic Sections 31, 32, and 33, for the vacant land Except such interceptors shall not be required systems (Title 5 (310 CMR 15.351(2)) as an that bears the assessors’ property identifi- for private living quarters or dwelling units. unwritten policy for the purpose of protecting cation number 14E-0-52-0-E, which is de- All interceptors shall be of the type and the sewer collection system. Given that the scribed in the deed recorded in Book 1371, capacity approved by the Director, and shall town has been undertaking this practice for Page 712 of the Registry of Deeds of the be located as to be readily and easily ac- many years and it has served to minimize the County of Barnstable, and which is shown cessible for cleaning and inspection. MDC impact of grease on the collection system it on the plan recorded in Plan Book 213, Grease Interceptors shall be installed in the should be included in the Sewer Regulations Page 13, F2, of that Registry, said restric- building sewer serving restaurants or hotels, as expansion of the collection system occurs. tion to allow for limited passive recreation. boarding houses that prepare and serve food For a long time we have asked haulers Explanation: Article 51 of the 1967 Annual or business of a similar nature. Maintenance, to refill recently pumped grease traps with Town Meeting voted to purchase the so operation, and repair of all installed intercep- treated water as a best management practice. called “Grange” property – 30,000 square tors shall be at the expense of the owner and This helps to ensure that any newly dis- feet adjoining the northwesterly corner of subject to the inspection by the Director or charged grease has time to cool and sepa- Veterans Field on Depot Road with speci- his authorized representative. rate adequately. If this practice is followed fied uses of recreational or other municipal routinely we would see less grease escaping 1. Grease traps shall be inspected monthly, purposes. Action on this article will provide through the interceptors and finding its way for the months in use, by a duly appoint- for a conservation restriction for conservation into the sewer lines. ed representative of the Town and shall and passive recreation and the accompanying be cleaned by a licensed septage hauler Board of Selectmen Recommendation: procurement process. whenever the level of grease is 25% of the Approve 4-0-0 Board of Selectmen Recommendation: effective depth of the trap or at least every Finance Committee Recommendation: Approve 3-1-0 three months whichever is sooner. Facil- Approve 7-0-0 Finance Committee Recommendation: ity owners/operators shall be responsible VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. Approve 4-3-1 for notifying the Water & Sewer Depart- ment of extended periods of time (one (1) VOTE: Voice. “I’m quite certain there’s month or more) when the grease trap is Article 30 – Transfer Station Land not a 2/3rds majority in favor, I will take not in use (i.e. the facility will be closed) Easement to Verizon/NSTAR a count if you’d like me to. No request to avoid being inspected and billed for To see if the Town will vote to authorize the for a count, I declare that the No’s have those months. Board of Selectmen to grant, to Verizon New it, Article 28 is not passed,” declared the England Inc., 125 High Street, Oliver Tower, Moderator. 2. Following pumping of a grease trap the Floor 7, Boston, MA 02110 and NSTAR grease trap shall be filled with treated Electric Company, 800 Boylston Street, Article 29 – Town of Chatham Rules water from the WPCF to a point above Boston, MA 02119, together with their and Regulations of the Sewer Depart- the discharge pipe. respective successors and assigns, as tenants ment; Grease Traps (Remainder of Section 7. remains as previ- in common with quitclaim covenants (herein To see if the Town will vote to amend the ously adopted) called the “Grantees”), the exclusive and “Town of Chatham Rules and Regulations of perpetual right and easement to, access, erect, Or take any other action in relation thereof. the Sewer Department” adopted under Article construct, operate, maintain, connect, extend, (Board of Selectmen as Water and Sewer 57 of the March 15, 1972 Annual Town replace and remove poles 307/1, 307/2 and Commissioners) Meeting and revised under Article 33 of the 307/3 which may be erected at different May 11, 2004, Annual Town Meeting, Article Motion: Selectman Florence Seldin moved times with the necessary conduits, cables, 21 of the May 9, 2005, Annual Town Meet- that the Town vote to amend the “Town wires, anchors, guys, supports and fixtures ing, Article 35 of the May 12, 2008, Annual of Chatham Rules and Regulations of appurtenant thereto for the transmission and/ Town Meeting, Article 9 of the August 27, the Sewer Department” adopted under or distribution of electricity and the transmis- 2012 Special Town Meeting, and Article 3 of Article 57 of the March 15, 1972 Annual sion and/or distribution of telecommunica- the October 7, 2013 Special town Meeting. Town Meeting and subsequently amended tions upon, over and across land as now laid in 2004, 2005, 2008, 2012, and 2013 as out and shown on Chatham Assessors plans (A line through words indicates deletion printed in the Warrant. as Parcel 5F-0-T3, on land located at 97 Sam “word”. Words in underlined, bold, italics Ryder Road, in an area to be fifteen feet (15’) indicate additions.) Explanation: This article is intended to up- in width, and which is approximately shown date Section 7 of the Town of Chatham Rules Note – only those Articles/Sections of the on a sketch labeled Exhibit A, and to autho- and Regulations of the Sewer Department. Regulations being revised are shown. rize the Board of Selectmen to do all things The Rules and Regulations of the Sewer necessary to carry out the provisions of this Department (Article VI, Use of Public article. (Board of Selectmen) Sewers, Section 7.) requires the following:

109 capped landfill portion of the Transfer Sta- tion property. Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Approve 4-0-0 Finance Committee Recommendation: Approve 8-0-0 VOTE: Voice. “In my opinion, that is more than the requisite 2/3rds majority,” declared the Moderator. After a request for a hand count from the voters: VOTE: Yes: 225 No: 118 “The Article did not get a 2/3rds vote, the Article is lost,” declared the Moderator.

Article 31 – Town Road Acceptance/ Taking – Old Queen Anne Road To see if the Town will vote to accept Old Queen Anne Road as a Town way laid out by the Board of Selectman according to plans and descriptions now on file in the Town Clerk’s office, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept deeds or take, by eminent domain, all necessary interests in real estate as shown on said plans, with no purchase price or land damages to be paid by the Town in accordance with Chapters 80 and 83 of the Massachusetts General Laws and Chapter 240 of the Town of Chatham General Bylaws, or to take any other action relation thereto. (Board of Selectman)

Motion: Selectman Leonard Sussman moved that the Town vote to accept Old Queen Anne Road as a Town way as laid out by the Board of Selectman according to plans and descriptions now on file in the Town Clerk’s office, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept deeds or take, by eminent domain, all necessary Motion: Timothy Roper, Chairman, Board telecommunications upon, over and across interests in real estate as shown on said of Selectmen, moved that the Town vote land as now laid out and shown on Cha- plans, with no purchase price or land to authorize the Board of Selectmen to tham Assessors plans as Parcel 5F-0-T3, damages to be paid by the Town in ac- grant, to Verizon New England Inc., 125 on land located at 97 Sam Ryder Road, cordance with Chapters 80 and 83 of the High Street, Oliver Tower, Floor 7, Boston, in an area to be fifteen feet (15’) in width, Massachusetts General Laws and Chapter MA 02110 and NSTAR Electric Company, and which is approximately shown on a 240 of the Town of Chatham General By- 800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02119, sketch labeled Exhibit A, and to authorize laws, or to take any other action relation together with their respective successors the Board of Selectmen to do all things thereto. and assigns, as tenants in common with necessary to carry out the provisions of quitclaim covenants (herein called the this article. Explanation: Old Queen Anne Road is a “Grantees”), the exclusive and perpetual main roadway that connects several areas of Explanation: While Selectmen have the right and easement to, access, erect, con- Chatham. Old Queen Anne Road has been authority to grant permission for utilities to struct, operate, maintain, connect, extend, maintained as a Town Road for a number of install and maintain utility poles and lines replace and remove poles 307/1, 307/2 and years. The portion of Old Queen Anne Road over public ways, the installation of util- 307/3 which may be erected at different from Main Street to Stepping Stones Road ity poles on any other property requires an times with the necessary conduits, cables, has not been properly accepted by Town easement approved by Town Meeting. These wires, anchors, guys, supports and fixtures Meeting, as other sections of Old Queen poles would be placed on Town land at the appurtenant thereto for the transmis- Anne Road have been. This article would Transfer Station and are necessary to service sion and/or distribution of electricity and properly accept the portion of Old Queen the photovoltaic array installation on the the transmission and/or distribution of Anne Road from Main Street to Stepping 110 Stones Road as a Town way. Accepting this the town designed and constructed 5 waste- goals if it were conveyed for conservation road as a Town way will also allow the Town water pump stations. The siting of wastewa- purposes. There would be no tax impacts to include this roadway on the Massachusetts ter pump stations is a complex process that as the property is town-owned and thus not Department of Transportation Chapter 90 takes into account wastewater engineering, taxed. (state aid) funding list. This will allow the topography, ability to serve the maximum For a variety of reasons the conveyance Town to receive additional state Chapter 90 number of users, and land ownership/avail- of the Honeysuckle Lane property has not funds in the future. ability. In general, pump stations are located occurred to date. This article is intended to on public property, within publically-owned effectuate the conveyance. Board of Selectman Recommendation: road rights-of-way, on land purchased for the Approve 4-0-0 Board of Selectmen Recommendation: purpose, or within easements obtained from Finance Committee Recommendation: Approve 4-0-0 private property owners. The pump stations Approve 7-1-0 Finance Committee Recommendation: necessary for Phase 1A tended to be larger Approve 7-0-1 VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. in size as they will ultimately serve multiple, large residential neighborhoods, this made VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. Article 32 - Conveyance of Parcel; their siting more complicated. In Phase 1A, Honeysuckle Lane the town was able to locate one pump station Article 33 – Fish Pier Parking Lot/ To see if the Town will vote to authorize the on town owned property; one on private land Easement Acquisition Board of Selectmen to convey and transfer for which an easement was gifted; and two To see if the Town will vote to authorize interests in Lot H-5A located at 0 Honey- on private land for which payment was made the Board of Selectmen to acquire through suckle Lane, identified as Assessors’ 13B- for easements. donation, purchase or eminent domain, or 16-H5A, and as more particularly described The fifth, Huckleberry Lane Pump Station, otherwise acquire, permanent easements as Lot 5A on a certain plan of land entitled is located between Route 28 and the bike in portions of lots located at 390 and 400 Plan Showing Subdivision of Land in Cha- path just south of the wastewater treatment Shore Road, identified as Assessors’ parcels tham, Mass. Made For Parker E. Harris and facility. This pump station is the largest of 16F-21-E9 and 16F-20-E10, and as more par- Winifred C. Harris, Scale 1” = 60’ December the five and will ultimately serve the West ticularly described as “LOT A” containing an 4, 1968 Nickerson & Berger Engineers, East- Chatham, South Chatham, and a portion of area of 10,566 square feet, on a certain plan ham & Chatham, Mass., a copy of which is the Route 137 area. Huckleberry Lane is a of land entitled “Chatham Bars Inn”, dated on file with the Town Clerk’s office, the use “paper road” with the Town owning the road January 6, 2011, a copy of which is on file of said property to be restricted for Conserva- layout and the parcel to the west and the with the Town Clerk’s office, said property tion purposes, and to authorize the Selectmen Chatham Conservation Foundation (a private to be used for parking and other purposes re- and Town Manager to negotiate and execute land trust) owning the parcel to the east. The lated to the so-called Fish Pier, and further to any and all documents to effectuate this con- properties had been purchased by the respec- appropriate, by borrowing, transfer or other- veyance. (Board of Selectmen) tive owners for conservation purposes. wise, a sufficient sum of funds to accomplish The town purchased the parcel to the west, the same, and to authorize the Selectmen and Motion: Selectman Jeffrey Dykens moved and the road layout, with Land Bank funds Town Manager to negotiate and execute any that the Town authorize the Board of which prevents the future installation of any and all documents to effectuate this donation, Selectmen to convey and transfer interests “structures” on the property. So while the purchase and/or taking, or to take any other in Lot H-5A located at 0 Honeysuckle town was able to install underground utilities action relation thereto. Lane, identified as Assessors’ 13B-16-H5A, (sewer infrastructure, water, gas, electric, (Board of Selectmen) and as more particularly described as Lot and an access drive) on town-owned property Motion: Selectman Sean Summers moved 5A on a certain plan of land entitled Plan it was not able to construct the above-ground that the Town vote to authorize the Board Showing Subdivision of Land in Cha- pump station building. of Selectmen to acquire through donation, tham, Mass. Made For Parker E. Harris In 2009, during the Phase 1A design pro- purchase or eminent domain, or otherwise and Winifred C. Harris, Scale 1” = 60’ cess, the town approached the Conservation acquire, permanent easements in portions December 4, 1968 Nickerson & Berger Foundation about the possibility of siting the of lots located at 390 and 400 Shore Road, Engineers, Eastham & Chatham, Mass., pump station building on their easterly parcel identified as Assessors’ parcels 16F-21-E9 a copy of which is on file with the Town .The Foundation, having worked cooperative- and 16F-20-E10, and as more particularly Clerk’s office, the use of said property to ly with the town on previous land purchases, described as “LOT A” containing an area be restricted for Conservation purposes, agreed to negotiate an easement for the pump of 10,566 square feet, on a certain plan and authorize the Selectmen and Town station. of land entitled “Chatham Bars Inn”, Manager to negotiate and execute any and In recognition of the assistance of the Con- dated January 6, 2011, a copy of which is all documents to effectuate this conveyance. servation Foundation, it has been determined that a similarly situated parcel of land would on file with the Town Clerk’sO ffice, said Explanation: Phase 1A of the town’s Com- conveyed for conservation purposes. This is property to be used for parking and other prehensive Wastewater Management Plan in keeping with the Foundation’s mission. purposes related to the so-called Fish Pier, (CWMP), begun in early 2010, includes the Following review of potential parcels, lot 5A and further to appropriate, by transfer upgrade and expansion of the wastewater on Honeysuckle Lane was identified. Lot 5A from Free Cash, a sum of $100,000 to treatment facility and the expansion of the was taken by the town in 2000 for tax purpos- accomplish the same, and to authorize the collection system (sewers).This first phase of es, is adjacent to or contiguous with existing Selectmen and Town Manager to negoti- implementation of the CWMP was completed Foundation land holdings to the north, south, ate and execute any and all documents to in spring 2012. east and west, and had been determined to be effectuate this donation, purchase and/or As part of the collection system expansion unbuildable. It would therefore serve several taking.

111 Explanation: The Fish pier parking lot serves a vital purpose for the Town’s fishing industry. Since 1999, the Town and CBI have been parties to a series of memorandums of understandings (MOU) for the Town’s use of CBI’s portion of land that comprises the Fish Pier parking lot. The most recent MOU ex- pires on June 1, 2014. While the parties have worked cooperatively under the MOU, the Town would like to attain more permanence for the use of the parking lot. Furthermore, the Town would like to secure a mild expan- sion of the parking lot to serve increased demand. The Town can accomplish this by obtaining rights to the portion of the parking lot presently owned by CBI. Therefore, by this article, the Town will obtain an ease- ment over the slightly larger parcel (parking area plus expansion) that is depicted on the plan that is described in the article. CBI will retain the actual ownership of the parcel, but the Town, by obtaining a permanent ease- ment, will have permanent use of the lower parking lot. Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Approve 4-0-0 Finance Committee Recommendation: Approve 7-0-0 VOTE: Voice. The Moderator stated, “So voted by a virtually unanimous vote, I declare it to be a 2/3rds vote.”

Article 34 – Waterfront Land Acquisition To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire through do- nation, purchase or eminent domain, or other- wise acquire, fee simple interests in a parcel of land located at 90 Bridge Street, identified by Assessors’ map 14A/2/11, encompass- ing the entire parcel conveyed to and owned by the J.R. Fennell Realty Trust as more Motion: Selectman Jeffrey Dykens moved Manager to negotiate and execute any and particularly described in a deed recorded with that the Town vote to transfer and ap- all documents to effectuate this, purchase. the Land Court of the Barnstable County propriate $815,000 from Free Cash for Explanation: Opportunities for the Town to Registry of Deeds in Book 1049, page 93 and the acquisition by purchase, a parcel of acquire waterfront property are extremely as further described on a certain plan of land land located at 90 Bridge Street, Chatham, limited. The property in question is located entitled Waterfront Parcel Acquisition, 90 Massachusetts as identified as Assessors’ at the southwestern end of the Mitchell River Bridge Street, a copy of which is on file with parcel 14A-2-11, encompassing the entire Bridge (see attached map). The property con- the Town Clerk’s office, said property to be parcel conveyed to and owned by the J.R. tains usable upland and approximately 200 used for general municipal and public uses, Fennell Realty Trust, as more fully de- feet of licensed waterfront on Stage Harbor/ water dependent uses and other purposes, and scribed in a recorded deed with the Land Mitchell River. further to appropriate, by borrowing, transfer Court of the Barnstable County Registry Public uses of the site will be investigated or otherwise, a sufficient sum of funds to of Deeds in Book 1049, page 93 and as to possibly include, among other uses, public accomplish the same, and to authorize the Se- further described on a certain plan of land parking, shore/water access, a handicapped lectmen and Town Manager to negotiate and entitled Waterfront Parcel Acquisition, 90 accessible fishing/viewing platform, and as execute any and all documents to effectuate Bridge Street, a copy of which is on file a possible site to relocate/reconstruct the this donation, purchase and/or taking, or to with the Town Clerk’s Office, said prop- town’s shellfish upwelling facility. The US take any other action relation thereto. erty to be used for municipal and public, Coast Guard (USCG) has discussed with the (Board of Selectmen) water dependent uses and other purposes, Town the possibility of identifying a location and to authorize the Selectmen and Town for a long-term lease for berthing of search

112 and rescue vessels stationed in Stage Harbor. V1-30 on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps, g. In all new construction and substantial A suitable berthing float for the USCG could prepared by the National Flood Insurance improvements within Zones V1-30, VE and be incorporated into future site development. Program for the Town of Chatham dated June V the space below the lowest floor must ei- It is anticipated this location would qualify 20, 1998 ther be free of obstruction or constructed with for various grant opportunities to substan- (or as most recently amended.) (12/2/91 non-supporting breakaway walls, open wood tially fund the construction and site develop- STM) (ATM 5/12/14) lattice-work, or insect screening intended to ment phases. collapse under wind and water loads without Also amend, Section IV., Subsection B. The Town has had an appraisal for the causing collapse, displacement, or other Flood Plain District, Paragraph 3. District property. The property is currently under a structural damage to the elevated portion of Location as follows: purchase and sale agreement contingent on the building or supporting foundation system. Town Meeting action on this article. Due to For the purposes of this section, a breakaway 3. District Location final preparations for this transaction, as of wall shall have a design safe loading resis- The Flood Plain District is herein established April 8, 2014, BOS and FinCom recommen- tance of not less than ten (10) and no more as an overlay district. The District includes dations are not included in the Warrant. than twenty (20) pounds per square foot. Use all special flood hazard areas designated on of breakaway walls which exceed a design Board of Selectmen Recommendation: the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for safe loading resistance of twenty (20) pounds Approve 3-1-0 the Town of Chatham dated June 20, 1998 per square foot (either by design or when Finance Committee Recommendation: (or as most recently amended) as Zones A, so required by local or State codes) may be Approve 5-3-0 AE, AH, AO, A1-30, A99, V and V1-30. permitted only if a registered professional These maps, as well as the accompanying VOTE: Voice. “In my opinion it is a 2/3rds engineer or architect certifies that the designs Town of Chatham Flood Insurance Study vote in favor.” With no request for a show proposed meet the following conditions: are incorporated herein by reference and are of cards or hand count, the Moderator on file with the Planning Board, Town Clerk k. In Zone AE, along watercourses that have declared a 2/3rds vote. and the Building Inspector. within the Town not had a regulatory floodway designated, of Chatham designated as Zone AE or VE the best available Federal, State, local, or Article 35 - Zoning: Flood Insurance on the Barnstable County Flood Insurance other floodway data shall be used to prohibit Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insur- Rate Map (FIRM) issued by the Federal encroachments in floodways which would ance Study (FIS) Changes Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) result in any increase in flood levels within Strikethrough indicates language proposed for the administration of the National Flood the community during the occurrence of the for deletion Insurance Program. The map panels of the base flood discharge. Underline indicates language proposed for Barnstable County FIRM that are wholly or This amendment shall not take effect until inclusion partially within the Town of Chatham are July 16, 2014 and shall not apply to a build- Bold Italicized Words are defined in the panel numbers 25001C0609J, 25001C0616J, ing permit or special use permit issued before existing Bylaw 25001C0617J, 25001C0626J, 25001C0627J, July 16, 2014. To see if the Town will vote to amend its Pro- 25001C0628J, 25001C0629J, 25001C0631J, Or take any other action in relation thereto tective (Zoning) Bylaw, Section II., Defini- 25001C0633J, 25001C0636J, 25001C0637J, (Planning Board) 25001C0638J, 25001C0639J, 25001C0641J, tions, Subsection B., as follows: Motion: Peter Cocolis, Chairman, Plan- 25001C0850J, and 25001C0875J dated July ning Board, moved that the Town vote to 16, 2014. The exact boundaries of the District 45. “FLOOD HAZARD AREA” means amend its Zoning Bylaw as printed in the may be defined by the 100-year base flood the land in the flood plain subject to a one Warrant for Article #35. percent (1%) or greater chance of flood- elevations shown on the FIRM and further ing in any given year. It includes those defined by the Barnstable County Flood Explanation: The Planning Board’s sole areas shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Insurance Study (FIS) report dated July 16, objective with this article is to have the Town maps (dated January 1998) prepared by the 2014. The FIRM and FIS report are incor- adopt the new flood maps into the local zon- Federal Emergency Management Agency porated herein by reference and are on file ing bylaw as required by FEMA. as Zones A. AO, AH, A1-A30, A99, V and with the Town Clerk, Planning Board, and As a condition of continued eligibility V1-V30. Barnstable County Flood Insur- Building Inspector in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), FEMA requires that communities ance Rate Maps, prepared by the Federal Also amend, Section IV., Subsection B. adopt the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps Emergency Management Agency for the Flood Plain District, Paragraph 4. Devel- (FIRMs). This article satisfies FEMA’s basic Town of Chatham dated July 16, 2014. opment Regulations, sub-paragraph d. and requirement for compliance with the NFIP by (5/11/98 ATM) (ATM 5/12/14) sub-paragraph g and insert sub-paragraph amending those portions of the zoning bylaw k. as follows: Also amend, Section IV., Subsection A. that are required to be consistent with the Conservancy Districts, Paragraph 5. Loca- 4. Development Regulations new flood maps. tion, sub-paragraph a.1. as follows: d. In unnumbered A zones, in the absence This article also establishes an effective a. The Coastal Conservancy Districts shall of Federal Insurance Administration Federal date of July 16, 2014 for this zoning amend- consist of all the submerged lands along the Emergency Management Agency base flood ment, consistent with the effective date of coast of Town, and areas subject to flooding elevation data, the base flood elevations shall the new maps. This avoids the creation of a including: be determined by obtaining, reviewing and retro-active effective date of February 19th, reasonably utilizing any existing base flood which is the date of the first publication of 1. Areas delineated as the 100-year flood elevation data from federal, state or other the notice of the Planning Board’s required plain (Zones A, AO, AH, A1-30, A99, V and sources. public hearing.

113 Since the Board decided to limit its recom- The following words, for the purpose of this After a request for a hand count: mendation for a bylaw amendment to only chapter of these bylaws, shall, unless another VOTE ON MOTION FOR INDEFINITE what is required by FEMA, the Planning meaning is clearly apparent for the way in POSTPONEMENT: Board is not proposing – at this time - an which the word is used, have the following amendment to the boundary of the Conser- meanings: Yes: 144 vancy District. Rather, this article retains the No: 181 current level of regulatory protection within ADJACENT UPLAND RESOURCE AREA the existing Conservancy District. As a result, – Means the land within 100 feet of any “The vote is not indefinitely postponed,” this article will create two different regulato- freshwater wetland, coastal wetland, marsh, declared the Moderator. ry boundaries related to the floodplain within wet meadow, bog, vernal pool or swamp, VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS WRIT- the zoning bylaw: bank, beach, dune of flat, any lake, river TEN IN THE WARRANT: Voice. “In pond, stream, estuary watercourse or the • Flood Plain District Boundary – Delineated my opinion, there is a majority in favor, ocean, and subject to flooding or inundation by 2014 Flood maps declared the Moderator. Article 46 has by groundwater, surface water, tidal action or • Conservancy District Boundary – Delin- passed.” land subject to coastal storm flowage as ar- eated by 1992/1998 flood maps ticulated in § 272-3 of the bylaw. It shall also Article 36 – CITIZEN PETITION - In summary, if passed, this article fulfills the mean the land within 200 feet of a perennial Release from membership from the Town’s obligation to FEMA and ensures con- stream or river. (5/12/14 ATM) Cape Cod Commission tinued eligibility in the federal flood insur- Also amend, Section 272-3. Jurisdiction. To see if the Town will vote to direct the ance program. In addition, adoption of this [Amended 5-10-2004 ATM by Art. 15] as Board of Selectmen to place the following article ensures that the Town remains eligible follows: question on the next election ballot: “Shall for certain hazard mitigation grant funding Except as permitted by the Commission or the Town of Chatham petition the General and insurance. as provided in this chapter, no person shall Court of the Commonwealth of Massachu- Board of Selectman Recommendation: remove, fill, dredge, build upon, or alter the setts asking that the Town of Chatham be Recommendation from following resource areas: released from membership in and removed Town Meeting Floor A. Upon or within 100 feet of any freshwa- from the authority of the Cape Cod Commis- Finance Committee Recommendation: ter wetland, coastal wetland, marsh, wet sion and the Cape Cod Commission Act?” or Approve 8-0-0 meadow, vernal pool, bog or swamp; to take any action relative thereto. Planning Board Recommendation: B. Upon or within 100 feet of any bank, (By Citizen Petition) beach, dune or flat; Approve 6-0-0 Motion: Petitioner James “Buck” Upson C. Any lake, river, pond, stream, estuary, moved that the Town will direct the Board VOTE: Voice. The Moderator declared, watercourse, or the ocean; of Selectmen to place the following ques- “In my opinion 2/3rds have it,” and after a D. Within 100 feet of any lake, pond, stream, tion on the next election ballot: “Shall request for a hand count: estuary, watercourse, or the ocean; the Town of Chatham petition the General E. Within 200 feet of any river; VOTE: Court of the Commonwealth of Massachu- F. Any land under said waters; Yes: 274 setts asking that the Town of Chatham be G. Upon or within 100 feet of any land sub- No: 52 released from membership in and removed ject to flooding by inundation by ground- from the authority of the Cape Cod Com- “Article 35 is passed,” declared the Mod- water, surface water or tidal action; mission and the Cape Cod Commission erator. H. Upon or within 100 feet of a Any land Act?” subject to coastal storm flowage; Voter Sara Whiteley made a Motion to I. Within the boundaries of any area of take Article 46 out of order. Explanation (as provided by Petitioner): critical environmental concern. (5/12/14 It is contended that the Town of Chatham is VOTE ON MOTION TO TAKE AR- ATM) overcharged for the services it receives from TICLE 46 OUT OF ORDER: Voice. The the Cape Cod Commission, and underrepre- Or take any other action in relation thereto. Moderator declared, clearly a majority sented relative to its membership and input (By Citizen Petition) have voted in favor. After a show of cards, into its governance and activities. Further- the Moderator declared “a majority has Motion: Petitioner Sara Whiteley moved more, the Cape Cod Commission has outlived voted; we will take Article 46 out of order.” that the town vote to amend the Wetlands its usefulness for which it was originally Protection Bylaw as written in the War- intended. Moreover, it wastefully duplicates Article 46 – CITIZEN PETITION rant for Article 46. the functions of numerous municipal depart- - Conservation: Chapter 272: Wet- ments, committees, boards and commissions lands Protection Board of Selectmen Recommendation: like the planning department, conservation Strikethrough indicates language proposed Approve 5-0-0 commission, and the building department, for deletion Finance Committee Recommendation: among others. Underline indicates language proposed for Approve 6-1-1 Board of Selectman Recommendation: inclusion MOTION FOR INDEFINITE POST- Disapprove 1-3-0 To see if the Town will vote to amend its PONEMENT: VOTE: Voice. The Modera- Finance Committee Recommendation: Conservation Bylaw, Section 272-2. Defini- tor stated, “In my opinion, the No’s have Approve 5-3 tions. [Amended 5-10-2004 ATM by Art. it.” After a request for a show of cards, VOTE: Voice. “The No’s have it, the article 15] as follows: the Moderator declared “the No’s have it.” is lost,” declared the Moderator.

114 Article 37 – CITIZEN PETITION both for the employees of the Marconi/RCA Friends of Pleasant Bay, Chatham Marconi - Conservation Restriction: Ryder’s Marine Wireless Station and also by the U.S. Maritime Center and the Friends of Trees, as Cove Navy during World War II when they took well as other organizations and associations To see if the Town will vote to retain for control of the station complex. have written in support of protecting this conservation and open space purposes that On the Sketch Plan in the Warrant, the land. portion of the land shown on Assessors Map area proposed for a conservation restriction Conservation and preservation of this site 11J, Parcel 6-6, being that portion of Lot 1 as begins fifteen (15) feet west of the buildings, has previously been supported at Town Meet- shown on Land Court Plan 5445A situated parking lots and northern tower and it is ing, in 2006, when voters, by a substantial on the north side of Orleans Road, and being the dark shaded area on the sketch plan and majority, opposed construction of a parking shown as “ Proposed Conservation Restric- marked “Proposed Conservation Restriction lot in favor of conservation. tion Area” on the illustrated map attached Area”. The land is included in the Pleasant A “YES” vote to protect this land with a hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Bay Area of Critical Environmental Concern Conservation Restriction will again provide and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to (A.C.E.C.), a State designation that gives it our town with direction to conserve, preserve, grant a perpetual Conservation Restriction, special recognition because of the quality, and protect this special place and not leave it as authorized under M.G.L. Chapter 184, uniqueness and significance of its natural re- vulnerable for future development. sources. It is part of the Pleasant Bay water- Sections 31-33, to be held by a land trust or Board of Selectmen Recommendation: shed containing wetlands and eelgrass beds qualified conservation organization such as, Disapprove 0-4-0 located along the base of the bank which, at but not limited to, the Chatham Conservation Finance Committee Recommendation: the approximate top of bank is twenty-eight Foundation, Inc., the uses of the aforemen- Disapprove 2-5-0 tioned land being restricted to open space and feet elevation. It is heavily vegetated with passive recreation, specifically including the trees and shrubs with root systems that bind VOTE: Voice. “In my opinion that is clearly existing woodland walking trail and any ex- the soil and are nature’s filtering system not 2/3rds in favor” declared the Modera- tension thereof, and to take any other action for Ryder’s Cove. The vegetation helps to tor. After a request for a hand count: in relation thereto. (By Citizen Petition) stabilize the bank bordering Ryder’s Cove that could be further exposed to erosion that Yes: 97 Motion: Petitioner Barbara Cotnam continues to destroy much of Chatham’s No: 153 moved that the Town vote to retain for waterfront. There is a marked walking trail “Article 37 does not prevail,” declared the conservation and open space purposes and which provides scenic views of Ryder’s Cove, Moderator. to grant a perpetual Conservation Restric- which is to be specifically retained. Conserv- tion on the land described in this Article ing this land is consistent with the goals of Article 38 – CITIZEN PETITION - in the Warrant as shown on the sketch Chatham’s Long Range Comprehensive Plan General Bylaw Amendment plan attached to the Warrant Article, the to “preserve and protect, and where possible, (Underline indicates language proposed for uses of said land to be restricted to open to enhance, the quality of Chatham’s unique insertion.) space and passive recreation specifically natural resources”, and to “minimize poten- including the existing woodland trail and tial negative impacts on our precious natural To see if the Town will vote to amend its any extension thereof, as authorized under resources”. General Bylaw, Section 10-2, Paragraph A, M.G.L. Chapter 184, Sections 31-33, said A number of local organizations, includ- Standing Committees by insertion (shown restriction to be held by a land trust or ing the Friends of Chatham Waterways, with underlines) as follows: qualified conservation organization such as but not limited to the Chatham Conser- vation Foundation, Inc.; and to authorize and direct the Board of Selectmen to carry out the provisions of this Article. Explanation (as provided by Petitioner): The purpose and intent of this Article is to ensure that this historic and ecologically im- portant area will be retained predominantly in its natural, open, scenic, and wooded condition for the benefit of current residents and visitors for generations to come. The Ryder’s Cove land to be conserved is part of the 1914 Marconi/RCA Wireless Receiv- ing Station complex which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year. All the land was purchased in 1999 by a unanimous Town Meeting vote and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The land to be conserved is part of our cultural heritage. It was used seasonally by the Monomoyicks, and it was also part of William Nickerson’s first purchase. The triangle of wooded open green space was used as a recreational area

115 (1a) Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee. This Further, this bylaw is in keeping with Part IV, To see if the Town will vote to amend its Committee shall be comprised of active or Section 4-7 (r). General Bylaw, Section 10-2, Paragraph C, retired commercial fishermen that utilize the Standing Committees by deletion (shown Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Chatham Fish Pier as their port. with strikethroughs) and insertion (shown Disapprove 0-4-0 (By Citizen Petition) with underlines) as follows: Finance Committee Recommendation: No Motion Disapprove 1-6-0 C. The number of members and terms of

service shall be established by the Selectmen. Explanation (as provided by Petitioner): Standing Committees shall have no less than This amendment will add the Aunt Lydia’s Article 40 – CITIZEN PETITION - five (5) members per committee. The term Cove Committee as a standing Committee to General Bylaw Amendment for each committee, board or commission advise the Board of Selectmen and Harbor- To see if the Town will vote to amend its member shall be three (3) years. Members master on regulations and activities that General Bylaw, by adding a Chapter 2 to may serve a maximum of four (4) consecu- govern the use of the municipal Fish Pier in the General Bylaws Titled Administrative tive terms. Members may only be removed Aunt Lydia’s Cove. Orders, which states the following: All Administrative Orders issued by the or not reappointed for cause. Any such cause Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Town Manager and filed with the Board of shall be disclosed to the committee, board or Disapprove 0-4-0 Selectmen in accordance with Part V, section commission member. (By Citizen Petition) Finance Committee Recommendation: 5-1(a) of the Home Rule Charter shall be No Motion Disapprove 2-5-0 presented to the Selectmen at the first Select- men’s meeting following such filing of any Explanation (as provided by Petitioner): Article 39 – CITIZEN PETITION - Administrative Order with the Board of Se- This amendment will allow committees, Waterways Bylaw Amendment lectmen. Immediately upon issuance of any boards, and commission members to vote To see if the Town will vote to amend the Administrative Order by the Town Manager, their conscience and represent how their provisions of Chapter 265-1 of the Town of such administrative order shall be posted on fellow citizens feel on any particular issue Chatham Waterways Bylaw (Application the Town Manager’s website. without the fear of not being reappointed and regulations) by adding a new Subsec- Ninety (90) days prior to any filing of any because of any potential political leanings of tion E by inserting the following language: Administrative Order issued by the Town the appointing authority. The Harbormaster and all current functions, Manager with the Board of Selectmen in Board of Selectmen Recommendation: duties and responsibilities shall be contained accordance with Part V, Section 5-1(a) of the Disapprove 0-4-0 in a civilian position. The Harbormaster shall Home Rule Charter relating to the Harbor- Finance Committee Recommendation: be supervised by the Town Manager or a master and all current functions and duties of Disapprove 0-7-0 department head with like responsibilities, the Harbormaster, such Administrative Order duties and functions. This position shall not shall be presented to the Waterways Advisory be supervised by the Police department or Committee, Shellfish Advisory Committee Article 42 – CITIZEN PETITION - any members thereto. (By Citizen Petition) and Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee for dis- Amendments to Sewer Regulations cussion and debate on the merits of such Ad- Underline indicates language proposed for No Motion ministrative Order. The Waterways Advisory inclusion. Explanation (as provided by Petitioner): Committee, Shellfish Advisory Committee To see if the Town will vote to amend the A Resolution in the Special Town meeting and Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee shall each “Town of Chatham Rules and Regulations of January 22, 2013 voted overwhelmingly vote to recommend or not recommend the of the Sewer Department”, as heretofore to support the following resolution: “Be it approval of such Administrative Order to the adopted at the May 11, 2004 Annual Town resolved that the Special Town Meeting of Board of Selectmen. (By Citizen Petition) Meeting, and thereafter amended by action January 22, 2013 votes to request that the No Motion of the May 9, 2005 Annual Town Meeting, Board of Selectmen and Town Manager August 27, 2012 Special Town Meeting, and maintain a separate Harbormaster Depart- Explanation (as provided by Petitioner): October 7, 2013 Special Town Meeting (the ment independent of the Police Department. This bylaw is being offered to the voters for “Previous Amendments”), as follows: The Harbormaster Department, with all its their consideration to ensure that more open current functions and responsibilities, should and transparent discussions are held with After the paragraph preceding Article I which be led by a Harbormaster which will be a respect to administrative orders issued by the presently reads as follows: civilian position supervised by the Town Town Manager with respect to the organiza- “Modification, additions to or rescinding of Manager or a department with like respon- tion of town departments. these rules and regulations may take place sibilities, duties and functions not associated from time to time as authorized by a Town with the Police Department.” Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Meeting as required by Massachusetts The Town Manager and Board of Select- Disapprove 0-4-0 General Laws, Chapter 83, Section 10.” men have failed to implement this resolution Finance Committee Recommendation: by the townspeople of Chatham so the above Disapprove 0-7-0 Insert the following: bylaw is being offered in conformance with “The aforesaid Rules and Regulations and all the town Home Rule Charter Part II, Section Article 41 – CITIZEN PETITION - of the Previous Amendments shall be deemed 2-8, to accomplish the goals of the January to be valid and in full force and effect; and General Bylaw Amendment 22, 2013 town meeting resolution. The bylaw is constructed as to not conflict with Part V, (Strikethrough indicates language proposed Notwithstanding anything to the contrary Section 5-1(a), of the Home Rule Charter. for deletion; Underline indicates language which may be contained therein, all fur- proposed for insertion.) ther amendments, changes, modifications,

116 revisions, additions, or rescissions of the “Resolved that the Town of Chatham recog- VOTE: Voice. “So voted by a very substan- aforesaid Rules and Regulations and Previous nizes the fundamental role of informed and tial majority,” declared the Moderator. Amendments shall not be valid without the engaged citizens in their Town’s governance approval and authorization of a majority vote and so, therefore, adopts a policy for prac- Article 44 – CITIZEN PETITION - of Town Meeting. tices that are consistent with the following Zoning: Flood Insurance Rate Map “Core Values for the Practice of Public Or take any other action in relation thereto.” (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study Participation”: (FIS) Motion: Petitioner Gloria Freeman moved 1. Public participation is based on the belief Strikethrough indicates language proposed that the Town vote to amend the “Town that those who are affected by a decision for deletion. of Chatham Rules and Regulations of the have a right to be involved in the decision- Underline indicates language proposed for Sewer Department”, as heretofore adopted making process. inclusion. at the May 11, 2004 Annual Town Meeting, 2. Public participation includes the promise and thereafter amended by action of the To amend its Protective (Zoning) Bylaw, that the public’s contribution will influence May 9, 2005 Annual Town Meeting and Section II., Definitions. SubsectionB ., as the decision. subsequent Town Meetings, as set forth in follows: 3. Public participation promotes sustainable the Warrant. decisions by recognizing and communicat- 45. “FLOOD HAZARD AREA” means Explanation (as provided by Petitioner): ing the needs and interests of all partici- the land in the flood plain subject to a one The purpose of this Article is to ensure that pants, including decision makers. percent (1%) or greater chance of flooding Town Meeting continues its historical author- 4. Public participation seeks out and facili- in any given year. It includes those areas ity to review and approve the content of the tates the involvement of those potentially shown on the Flood Insurance Rate maps Town of Chatham Rules and Regulations of affected by or interested in a decision. (dated January 1998) prepared by the Federal the Sewer Department, just as it has done for 5. Public participation seeks input from par- Emergency Management Agency as Zones A, the past 42 years. In 2005, this body voted to ticipants in designing how they participate. AO, AH, A1, A30, A99, V and VI-V30 Barn- amend the Regulations by adding Article II, 6. Public participation provides participants stable County Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the important “growth neutral” provisions, with the information they need to partici- prepared by the Federal Emergency Manage- which were designed to prevent unlimited de- pate in a meaningful way. ment Agency for the Town of Chatham dated velopment which might be caused by our de- 7. Public participation communicates to partici- July 16, 2014. (5/11/98 ATM) (ATM 5/12/14) cision to sewer the Town. This was followed pants how their input affected the decision” (By Citizen Petition) by three other amendments, all of which Or to take any action related thereto. were similarly approved by a majority vote No Motion (By Citizen Petition) at individual Town Meetings. This has been Explanation (as provided by Petitioner): our practice historically and is provided for Motion: Petitioner Stephen Buckley For Chatham property owners to benefit in the body of the Regulations. It should not moved that the town vote to adopt the fol- from the insurance program of the Federal be changed now because the Water & Sewer lowing Resolution on Public Participation Emergency Management Agency it is neces- Commissioners – who are the Board of Se- as printed in the Warrant. sary that the Town amend its zoning bylaw to lectmen – may want to change that practice Explanation (as provided by Petitioner): adopt the 2014 Flood Insurance Rate Maps unilaterally. This Article provides simply that The “Core Values for the Practice of Public prepared for this town. Therefore, it is impor- amendments to the Sewer Department Rules Participation” were first adopted in 1996 tant to present the above the Warrant before and Regulations shall not be valid without by the International Association for Public the May 2014 Annual Town Meeting without the approval and authorization of a majority Participation (IAP2) and then refined in 2006 any additional amendments which could vote of Town Meeting. This is exactly what we with broad input from hundreds of interna- cause this amendment to be defeated. have been doing since 1972 when the Rules tional experts to identify those aspects of were first passed, and it allows Chatham Board of Selectmen Recommendation: public participation which cross national, citizens to continue to have full participation recommendation from Town Meeting cultural and religious boundaries. in regulations that will affect public health, Floor As the preeminent international leader safety and welfare, the environment and our Finance Committee Recommendation: in public participation, the IAP2 developed quality of life. Disapprove 0-7-1 the “Core Values” to guide the development Planning Board Recommendation: Board of Selectmen Recommendation: and use of public participation practices for report from Town Meeting Floor Disapprove 2-2-0 better decisions which reflect the interests Finance Committee Recommendation: and concerns of potentially affected people. Article 45 – CITIZEN PETITION- Approve 6-1-0 Additional background and information can Conservation: Chapter 272: Wetlands be found at the IAP2 website: www.iap2.org VOTE: Voice. “So voted by a very large Protection We, the undersigned registered voters of majority,” declared the Moderator. Chatham, do hereby petition the Board of Strikethrough indicates language proposed Selectmen to include the above Article (and for deletion Article 43 – CITIZEN PETITION - Explanation) regarding Public Participation Underline indicates language proposed for Resolution on Public Participation in the Warrant of the next Town Meeting. inclusion To see if the Town will vote to adopt the fol- To see if the Town will vote to amend its lowing resolution: Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Approve 4-0-0 Conservation Bylaw, Section 272-2. Defini- Finance Committee Recommendation: tions. [Amended 5-10-2004 ATM by Art. Approve 5-2-0 15] as follows: 117 The following words, for the purpose of this Annual Town Election tion facilities, including facilities for surface chapter of these bylaws, shall, unless another water nutrient management? meaning is clearly apparent for the way in May 15, 2014 QUESTION ONE TOTAL which the word is used, have the following his Annual Town Election, called by YES 898* meanings: Tthe Board of Selectmen as required by NO 448 ADJACENT UPLAND RESOURCE AREA law on a Warrant duly posted by Constable BLANK 134 – Means the land within 100 feet of any Benjamin J. Nickerson on April 10, 2014, TOTAL 1,480 freshwater wetland, coastal wetland, marsh, was held on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Respectfully submitted, wet meadow, bog, vernal pool or swamp, the Chatham Community Center. The polls Julie Smith, MMC/CMMC bank, beach, dune of flat, any lake, river opened at 7:00 a.m. Town Clerk pond, stream, estuary watercourse or the Town Clerk Julie Smith and Computer ocean, and subject to flooding or inundation Specialist James Cuddy examined the ballot State Primary Election by groundwater, surface water, tidal action or boxes, demonstrated the boxes were empty land subject to coastal storm flowage as ar- and showed the ballot counters to be regis- September 9, 2014 ticulated in § 272-3 of the bylaw. It shall also tered at zero. The Optical Scan electronic voting systems had a slight glitch upon open- his State Primary Election, called by the mean the land within 200 feet of a perennial Board of Selectmen as required by law on a stream or river. (5/12/14 ATM) ing of the polls, but the issue was corrected T by 9:00 a.m. 151 ballots were inserted into Warrant duly posted by Constable John Proud- Also amend, Section 272-3. Jurisdiction. the machine manually between 7:00 and 9:00 foot on August 29, 2014, was held on Tuesday, [Amended 5-10-2004 ATM by Art. 15] as a.m., hand counted after the polls were closed September 9, 2014 at the Chatham Community follows: and added to the total votes cast. Center. The polls opened at 7:00 a.m. Except as permitted by the Commission or Inspectors Evelyn Ambriscoe, Joan Ba- Town Clerk Julie Smith, Assistant Town as provided in this chapter, no person shall gnell, Beverly Brown, Ann Eldredge, Mary Clerk Paula Tobin and Computer Special- remove, fill, dredge, build upon, or alter the Griffin, Genie Hatch, Sandra Koski, Mary ist James Cuddy examined the ballot boxes, following resource areas: McDermott, Jennifer Smith, Carol Tautkus, demonstrated the boxes were empty and A. Upon or within 100 feet of any freshwa- Paula Tobin, and Tellers Louise Redfield, showed the ballot counters to be registered ter wetland, coastal wetland, marsh, wet Shanna Nealy and Sandi Porter all contrib- at zero. The Optical Scan electronic voting meadow, vernal pool, bog or swamp; uted to the success of this election. systems operated throughout the voting hours B. Upon or within 100 feet of any bank, The polls closed at 8:00 p.m. At the time of without incident. beach, dune or flat; this election there were 5,508 registered voters Warden Carol Barry, Inspectors Evelyn C. Any lake, river, pond, stream, estuary, in Chatham. 1,480 ballots were cast (27%). Ambriscoe, Joan Bagnell, Ann Eldredge, watercourse, or the ocean; Mary Griffin, Genie Hatch, Sandra Koski, D. Within 100 feet of any lake, pond, stream, BOARD OF SELECTMEN (1) TOTAL Mary McDermott, Jennifer Smith, Carol estuary, watercourse, or the ocean; RICHARD COOPER KELSEY 183 Tautkus, and Tellers Amanda Monahan, Lou- E. Within 200 feet of any river; DANIEL A. SYLVER 521 ise Redfield, David Porter and Sandi Porter F. Any land under said waters; SETH THOMAS TAYLOR 770* all contributed to the success of this election. G. Upon or within 100 feet of any land sub- WRITE-IN 1 The polls closed at 8:00 p.m. At the time ject to flooding by inundation by ground- BLANK 5 of this election there were 5,533 registered water, surface water or tidal action; TOTAL 1,480 voters in Chatham. A total of 1,376 ballots H. Upon or within 100 feet of any land sub- were cast (25%); 680 Democrat and 696 ject to coastal storm flowage; MONOMOY REGIONAL SCHOOL Republican. I. Within the boundaries of any area of criti- COMMITTEE (2) TOTAL cal environmental concern. (5/12/14 ATM) NANCY L. SCOTT 977* DEMOCRAT Or take any other action in relation thereto. GLENN R. BRYANT 887* SENATOR IN CONGRESS TOTAL (By Citizen Petition) WRITE-IN 4 EDWARD J. MARKEY 556* BLANK 1092 WRITE-IN 8 No Motion TOTAL 2,960 BLANK 116 [Note-it is anticipated that no motion will be TOTAL 680 HOUSING AUTHORITY (1) TOTAL provided on Article 45, The Petitioner submitted GOVERNOR TOTAL ALAN H. MOWRY 1106* a subsequent petitioned article (Article 46) to DONALD M. BERWICK 163 WRITE-IN 9 make a correction to Article 45. MARTHA COAKLEY 309* BLANK 365 STEVEN GROSSMAN 204 Board of Selectmen Recommendation: TOTAL 1,480 None WRITE-IN 1 BLANK 3 Finance Committee Recommendation: QUESTION ONE TOTAL 680 None DEBT EXCLUSION WASTEWATER BALLOT QUESTION Selectman Leonard Sussman moved to LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TOTAL Shall the Town of Chatham be allowed to ex- adjourn at 11:37 pm. LELAND CHEUNG 181 empt from the limitations of proposition two STEPHEN J. KERRIGAN 283* and one-half, so-called, the amounts required VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. MICHAEL E. LAKE 95 to pay for the bonds issued for the purpose of Respectfully submitted, WRITE-IN 2 paying costs of designing and constructing Julie Smith, MMC/CMMC BLANK 119 various projects involving wastewater collec- Town Clerk TOTAL 680 118 ATTORNEY GENERAL TOTAL COUNTY COMMISSIONER TOTAL SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT MAURA HEALEY 488* MARK R. FOREST 515* TOTAL WARREN E. TOLMAN 160 WRITE-IN 1 RONALD R. BEATY, JR. 297* WRITE-IN 0 BLANK 164 ALLEN R. WATERS 290 BLANK 32 TOTAL 680 WRITE-IN 0 TOTAL 680 BLANK 109 TOTAL 696 SECRETARY OF STATE TOTAL REPUBLICAN WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN 564* SENATOR IN CONGRESS TOTAL REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL WRITE-IN 2 BRIAN J. HERR 526* COURT TOTAL BLANK 114 WRITE-IN 1 WRITE-IN 66 TOTAL 680 BLANK 169 TOTAL 696 BLANK 630 TREASURER TOTAL TOTAL 696 THOMAS P. CONROY 164 GOVERNOR TOTAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY TOTAL BARRY R. FINEGOLD 184 CHARLES D. BAKER 582* MICHAEL D. O’KEEFE 557* DEBORAH B. GOLDBERG 255* MARK R. FISHER 94 WRITE-IN 4 WRITE-IN 1 WRITE-IN 0 BLANK 135 BLANK 76 BLANK 20 TOTAL 696 TOTAL 680 TOTAL 696 REGISTER OF PROBATE TOTAL AUDITOR TOTAL LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TOTAL ANASTASIA WELSH PERRINO 542* SUZANNE M. BUMP 507* KARYN E. POLITO 577* WRITE-IN 1 WRITE-IN 2 WRITE-IN 1 BLANK 153 BLANK 171 BLANK 118 TOTAL 696 TOTAL 680 TOTAL 696 COUNTY COMMISSIONER TOTAL REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS ATTORNEY GENERAL TOTAL LEO G. CAKOUNES 546* TOTAL JOHN B. MILLER 552* WRITE-IN 1 WILLIAM RICHARD KEATING 547* WRITE-IN 1 BLANK 149 WRITE-IN 4 BLANK 143 TOTAL 696 BLANK 129 TOTAL 696 Respectfully submitted, TOTAL 680 SECRETARY OF STATE TOTAL Julie Smith, MMC/CMMC

DAVID D’ARCANGELO 541* Town Clerk COUNCILLOR TOTAL WRITE-IN 0 OLIVER P. CIPOLLINI, JR. 236* BLANK 155 JOSEPH C. FERREIRA 182 TOTAL 696 Special Town Meeting ALEXANDER KALIFE 20 WALTER D. MONIZ 65 TREASURER TOTAL September 15, 2014 WRITE-IN 0 MICHAEL JAMES HEFFERNAN 541* o any of the Constables of the Town of BLANK 177 WRITE-IN 0 TChatham in the County of Barnstable. TOTAL 680 BLANK 155 IN THE NAME OF THE COMMON- SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT TOTAL 696 WEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, you TOTAL AUDITOR TOTAL are hereby directed to NOTIFY and WARN DANIEL A. WOLF 596* PATRICIA S. SAINT AUBIN 527* the INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF WRITE-IN 3 WRITE-IN 0 CHATHAM qualified to vote in elections and BLANK 81 BLANK 169 Town affairs, to meet in the gymnasium of TOTAL 680 TOTAL 696 the Monomoy Regional Middle School Gym- REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL nasium at 425 Crowell Road in said Chatham REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS COURT TOTAL on the 15th day of September 2014 at 6:30 TOTAL SARAH K. PEAKE 608* o’clock in the evening, then and there to act MARK C. ALLIEGRO 119 WRITE-IN 4 on any business that may legally come before JOHN C. CHAPMAN 504* BLANK 68 said meeting. VINCENT A. COGLIANO, JR. 12 TOTAL 680 Moderator William G. Litchfield opened DANIEL L. SHORES 46 this Special Town Meeting at 6:30 p.m. 298 DISTRICT ATTORNEY TOTAL WRITE-IN 0 voters were in attendance, far exceeding the RICHARD G. BARRY 502* BLANK 15 quorum of 100. WRITE-IN 3 TOTAL 696 On behalf of Town Clerk Julie Smith, the BLANK 175 Moderator read the Constables Return of Ser- COUNCILLOR TOTAL TOTAL 680 vice: Barnstable, ss. “Pursuant to the written WRITE-IN 130 WARRANT, I have notified and warned the REGISTER OF PROBATE TOTAL BLANK 566 inhabitants of the Town of Chatham by post- WRITE-IN 77 TOTAL 696 ing attested copies of the same in each of the BLANK 603 Post Offices of said Town at least fourteen TOTAL 680 119 days before September 15, 2014 on August question of the presence of a quorum presents several alternatives for management 29, 2014. John Proudfoot, Constable.” at any point at which a motion to move of the Refuge and its utilization by the public Moderator Litchfield then administered the previous question has already been over the next 15 years. While there are many the Oath of Office to the volunteer Tellers for voted. recommendations within the alternatives that the evening and reminded the voters that the G) Speakers addressing the meeting shall may affect Chatham residents and visitors, Members of the League of Women Voters be limited to five (5) minutes within two specific recommendations would have were present in the front row to enforce the which to present their remarks. The significant impact on the public’s historic “5 Minute Rule” Moderator will not recognize anyone rights of access and utilization of resources. The Moderator introduced CART Stenog- who has previously spoken on the Arti- The first of these is the proposed annexation rapher Stefanie Farrell and the Boy Scouts cle until all persons wishing to address of 717 ± acres of Town-owned South Beach from Troop #71 lead the audience in the the meeting have had an opportunity that would become part of the Refuge. The Pledge of Allegiance. to speak. The Moderator may exercise second is expansion of FWS management Moderator Litchfield explained to the reasonable discretion in enforcement of jurisdiction over open water and sub-tidal audience that there may be an article in this rule. areas on the west side of Monomoy with which he would need to step down from accompanying prohibitions or limitations The foregoing rules are not intended to the podium and a Temporary Modera- on many of the historic fishing activities that alter or change the traditional conduct of tor would need to be nominated to serve. have occurred there for centuries. Some of the Town Meetings in Chatham except as Chatham Resident/Voter Thomas Raftery the recommendations in the CCP/EIS have specifically stated above. was nominated as Temporary Moderator their basis in legal interpretations dating by Selectman Florence Seldin. VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. back to the original land taking in 1944 while others are based on assumptions that are not VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. ARTICLE 1 supported by science. Resolution as Presented by Selectman MONOMOY NATIONAL WILD- In response to the CCP/EIS release and Florence Seldin: Resolved that the Town LIFE REFUGE DRAFT COMPRE- the potential impacts many recommenda- vote to adopt the following rules of pro- HENSIVE CONSERVATION PLAN/ tions would have on the community, the cedure for the Special Town Meeting of ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Board of Selectmen created a Task Force September 15, 2014. STATEMENT - FUNDING APPRO- of citizens to oversee the preparation of the Town’s comments. The Task Force has been PRIATION A) The Moderator shall have the option working to ensure that complete, comprehen- of reading each Article in the Warrant To see if the Town will vote to raise and sive, scientifically-sound, and legally-based verbatim or summarizing the subject appropriate and/or transfer from available comments are presented. In response to the matter therein in general terms, at his funds, a sum of money for the purpose of scope of work necessary to ensure these tasks discretion. funding the Town’s continued efforts to are completed within the limited time-frame B) upon an Article having been disposed prepare and submit formal comments and available, the Task force has recommended of by vote, the Moderator shall enter- continued advocacy to preserve the Town’s that the services of outside experts be brought tain a motion to reconsider said Article interests regarding Monomoy and the Mono- in to supplement Town resources (Staff and or to accept a Resolution pertaining to moy National Wildlife Refuge Draft Compre- Town Counsel). The Task Force has inter- said Article only during the same ses- hensive Conservation Plan and Environmen- viewed a number of individuals/firms in the sion during which said vote was acted tal Impact Statement; and land-use boundary areas of fisheries science, legal, and public upon. disputes relating to Monomoy, or take any policy to guide the preparation of this critical C) A motion to move the previous question other action in relation thereto. (Board of comment document. The Task Force is also shall require a two-thirds vote and may Selectmen) looking toward these entities supporting the not be debated. Town in the post-comment period when there D) The Moderator shall not accept a MOTION: Florence Seldin, Chairman, is expected to be an opportunity to discuss motion to move the previous question Board of Selectmen, moved that the Town with the FWS the recommendations in the by any person discussing the Article vote to appropriate and transfer from Free Draft and the issues raised by the Town in its until after an intervening speaker has Cash the sum of $300,000.00 to fund the comment letter. discussed the Article. preparation of the Town’s comments and Board of Selectmen Recommendation: E) A non-voter may request the privilege continued advocacy efforts to preserve the Approve 5-0-0 of addressing the meeting on a motion Town’s interests in the Monomoy National Finance Committee Recommendation: made under any Article or Resolution Wildlife Refuge Draft Comprehensive Approve 8-0-0 offered the request to be granted by the Conservation Plan and Environmental Moderator unless there is an objection Impact Statement; and land-use boundary VOTE: Voice. So voted by a nearly unani- by a voter. Upon objection, the Mod- disputes relating to Monomoy. mous vote, declared the Moderator. erator shall poll the meeting by voice or count, at his discretion, and a majority Explanation as printed in the Warrant: The US Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) ARTICLE 2 vote in favor shall entitle said non-voter SUBSURFACE CONTAMINATION to address the meeting. However, the released the Draft Comprehensive Conserva- tion Plan and Environmental Impact State- MITIGATION AT TOWN-OWNED Moderator may grant the privilege PROPERTY ON DEPOT ROAD of the floor to any non-resident Town ment (CCP/EIS) for the Monomoy National Department Head without necessity of Wildlife Refuge in April 2014 for public com- To see if the Town will vote to raise and a vote. ments which are due by October 10, 2014. appropriate and/or transfer from available F) The Moderator shall not entertain the The CCP/EIS is an extensive document which funds, a sum of money for the purpose of 120 clean-up efforts of the subsurface groundwa- provides for a pilot study but there is no full- been received. This relates to the collective ter contamination on Assessor’s Parcel ID scale active treatment. Rather, a cost-benefit bargaining agreement with the Chatham 14E-0-73 - Depot Road, and associated costs feasibility study, with site groundwater Firefighters expiring on June 30, 2012 and to the Fire Station Project, or take any other monitoring over at least a 24 month period, terms, conditions, and funding of a successor action in relation thereto. (Board of Select- is conducted to determine how long it would agreement dated July 1, 2012 through June men) take to reach groundwater levels associated 30, 2015. The Board of Selectmen has voted with a certain level of risk naturally, while to approve the settlement, but will provide a MOTION: Jeffrey S. Dykens, Selectman, weighing the risks of exposure. GW-3 stan- recommendation on Town Meeting Floor as moved that the Town vote to appropriate dards would not be met in this case and the the funding amount had yet to be certified and transfer from Free Cash the sum of need for further actions on the site may be prior to the posting of this warrant. $698,494.00 to fund the subsurface con- identified. tamination mitigation on Assessor’s Parcel Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Funds sought in this article would provide ID 14E-0-73 - Depot Road, and associated Approve 4-1-0 for the required services of the LSP, treatment costs to the Fire Station Project. Finance Committee Recommendation: installation and operation, monitoring, and Approve 7-0-0 Explanation as printed in the Warrant: costs incurred by the Fire Station Project During soil borings as part of building (escalation due to the delay in construction, VOTE: Voice. So voted by a very substan- design at the site of the proposed new Fire coordination between the remediation and tial majority, declared the Moderator. Station on Depot Road evidence of gasoline site/building engineers/contractors, etc.) due Moderator Litchfield stepped away from contamination was detected. The Town subse- to the presence of this unforeseen occurrence the podium and Temporary Moderator quently hired a Licensed Site Professional of groundwater gasoline contamination. Thomas Raftery stepped forward to pres- (LSP), as required by MADEP regulations, Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Ap- ent this article. to undertake a complete assessment of site prove 4-1-0 conditions on the Town-owned parcel and Finance Committee Recommendation: ARTICLE 4 determine a course of action. Approve 7-1-0 CITIZEN PETITION; COMMUNITY In the follow-up assessment it was deter- PRESERVATION ACQUISITION – mined there is a significant area of gasoline VOTE: Voice. So voted by a very substan- TWINE FIELD PROPERTY impacted groundwater underlying the old tial majority, declared the Moderator. Community Building and former PD/FD To see if the Town will vote to raise and Complex; the area of contamination does ARTICLE 3 appropriate and/or transfer from available not appear to extend under the adjacent COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CON- Community Preservation funds a sum of Elementary School. Although a definitive TRACT ARBITRATION SETTLE- money it determines necessary to acquire by source has not been determined, the presence MENT; CHATHAM PERMANENT FIRE purchase for conservation, open space and of unleaded gasoline would implicate the FIGHTERS UNION, IAFF LOCAL 2712 passive recreation a parcel of land located off former municipal fuel facility located on the Morton Road, Chatham Massachusetts being To see if the Town will vote to raise and site that was decommissioned in 1993. With portions of land identified by Assessors’ Map appropriate or transfer from available funds construction of the new fire station immi- 3E, Parcels E2 and E4, consisting of approxi- in the treasury a sum of money to fund sal- nent, Town staff and the LSP have worked to mately 7.345 acres more or less and owned ary increases and other cost-items resulting develop a plan to address the contamination by the Estate of Lillian A. Eldredge, and to from a contract arbitration settlement by and while minimizing impacts to the Fire Station authorize the Selectmen to take all necessary between the Town of Chatham and Chatham project, budget, and schedule. measure to acquire said property, including Permanent Fire Fighters Union, IAFF Local Options have been developed that allow the entering into agreements and the ac- 2712, or take any other action in relation the Fire Station Project to move forward, ceptance of a deed; and to further authorize thereto. (Board of Selectmen) albeit on a slightly delayed schedule, while the Board of Selectmen to grant a perpetual addressing the contamination as required by MOTION: Seth T. Taylor, Selectman, conservation restriction as authorized under MADEP. The treatment process involves the moved that the sum of $ 275,000.00 be G.L. c. 44B, §12 and G.L. c. 184, §§31-33 at introduction of hydrogen peroxide and ozone raised and appropriated to fund salary the time of closing that is to be held by the into the contaminated groundwater through a increases and other cost-items resulting Chatham Conservation Foundation, Inc., or series of wells to accelerate destruction of the from a contract arbitration settlement by take any other action in relation thereto. (By contaminants. The benefit to this site is that and between the Town of Chatham and Petition) this process can be installed and operational the Chatham Permanent Fire Fighters MOTION: John Kaar, Community Pres- quickly and will be installed below the foun- Union, IAFF Local 2712, to authorize the ervation Committee, moved that the Town dation level of the new Fire Station allowing Town Accountant to allocate such sum to vote to appropriate the sum of $250,000.00 building construction to proceed unimpeded. the appropriate operating budgets, and with $100,000.00 from Community The options considered differ in how to meet this appropriation the Town raise Preservation Open Space Reserves and aggressive the approach to clean-up is. The $275,000.00 through taxation. “full treatment” approach provides for a $150,000.00 from Community Preserva- pilot study, followed by 4 months of full-scale Explanation as printed in the Warrant: tion Fund Balance to acquire by purchase active treatment followed by 18 months of While the Town had a placeholder article for conservation, open space, and passive site groundwater monitoring to document at the May 2014 Annual Town Meeting, recreation purposes, a parcel of land that the GW-3 clean-up standards have been funding for this article was not included in consisting of 7.345 acres, more or less, met to reach a permanent solution without the FY2015 proposed budget under Article located off Morton Road, Chatham Mas- limitations on the site. 6 as the Arbitration decision on the col- sachusetts being portions of land identified The “limited treatment” approach also lective bargaining agreement had not yet by Assessors’ Map 3E, Parcels E2 and E4, 121 Chatham, Massachusetts and owned by Town Clerk Julie Smith, Assistant Town AUDITOR TOTAL the Estate of Lillian A. Eldredge and to Clerk Paula Tobin and Computer Special- SUZANNE M. BUMP 1523 authorize the Selectmen to take all neces- ist James Cuddy examined the ballot boxes, PATRICIA S. SAINT AUBIN 1775* sary measures to acquire said property, demonstrated the boxes were empty and MK MERELICE 103 including the entering into of agreements showed the ballot counters to be registered WRITE-IN 0 and the acceptance of a deed, to authorize at zero. The Optical Scan electronic voting BLANK 205 the Conservation Commission to assume systems operated throughout the voting hours TOTAL 3606 the care, custody, control and management without incident. REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS of the property, and to further authorize Warden Carol Barry, Inspectors Evelyn TOTAL the Board of Selectmen to grant a perpet- Ambriscoe, Joan Bagnell, Beverly Brown, WILLIAM RICHARD KEATING 1577 ual conservation restriction as authorized Ann Eldredge, Mary Griffin, Sandra Koski, JOHN C. CHAPMAN 1990* under G.L. c. 44B, §12 and G.L. c. 184, §§ Mary McDermott, Lillian McNulty, Jennifer WRITE-IN 0 31-33 that is to be held by the Chatham Smith, Carol Tautkus, ballot box monitor BLANK 39 Conservation Foundation, Inc. or another Ethel Shafter, and Tellers Amanda Monahan, TOTAL 3606 qualified entity. Shanna Nealy, Louise Redfield, David Porter and Sandi Porter all contributed to the suc- COUNCILLOR TOTAL Explanation as printed in the Warrant: cess of this election. JOSEPH C. FERREIRA 2085* The Chatham Conservation Foundation, The polls closed at 8:00 p.m. At the time WRITE-IN 33 Inc. (CCF) has entered into a Purchase and of this election there were 5,582 registered BLANK 1488 Sale Agreement with owners of the largest voters in Chatham. A total of 3,606 ballots TOTAL 3606 undeveloped residential parcel in Chatham. were cast (65%). Located off Morton Road and with the Bike Path running along its southerly boundary, SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT SENATOR IN CONGRESS TOTAL this 7.345 acre parcel will be combined with TOTAL EDWARD J. MARKEY 1754 an abutting 1.393 acre being purchased by DANIEL A. WOLF 2034* BRIAN J. HERR 1760* CCF thereby creating total open space of RONALD R. BEATY, JR. 1392 WRITE-IN 4 approximately 8.74 acres. Total acquisi- ALLEN WATERS BLANK 88 tion cost is $750,000.00 of which CCF will (DECLARED WRITE-IN) 90 TOTAL 3606 contribute $500,000.00 and the balance of WRITE-IN 61 $250,000.00 will come from available Com- GOVERNOR & LIEUTENANT BLANK 29 munity Preservation Act funds. Both parcels GOVERNOR TOTAL TOTAL 3606 will be owned by the Town of Chatham and a BAKER & POLITO 2063* REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL Conservation Restriction will be granted to COAKLEY & KERRIGAN 1424 COURT TOTAL CCF to ensure the property is preserved for FALCHUK & JENNINGS 60 SARAH K. PEAKE 2426* the purposes of open space, conservation and LIVELY & SAUNDERS 18 WRITE-IN 39 passive recreation. MCCORMICK & POST 14 BLANK 1141 WRITE-IN 3 Community Preservation Committee TOTAL 3606 BLANK 24 Recommendation: Approve 5-0-0 TOTAL 3606 DISTRICT ATTORNEY TOTAL MICHAEL D. O’KEEFE 2137 Board of Selectmen Recommendation: ATTORNEY GENERAL TOTAL RICHARD G. BARRY 1350 Approve 5-0-0 MAURA HEALEY 1747 WRITE-IN 2 Finance Committee Recommendation: JOHN B. MILLER 1773* BLANK 117 Approve 6-1-1 WRITE-IN 1 TOTAL 3606 BLANK 85 VOTE: Voice. The question carries, de- TOTAL 3606 REGISTER OF PROBATE TOTAL clared the Temporary Moderator. ANASTASIA WELSH PERRINO 2535* At 7:30 p.m., Selectman Florence Seldin SECRETARY OF STATE TOTAL WRITE-IN 19 moved to adjourn. WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN 2002* BLANK 1052 DAVID D’ARCANGELO 1407 VOTE: Voice. So voted unanimously. TOTAL 3606 DANIEL L. FACTOR 81 Respectfully submitted, WRITE-IN 0 Julie Smith, MMC/CMMC COUNTY COMMISSIONER TOTAL BLANK 116 LEO G. CAKOUNES 2004* TOTAL 3606 MARK R. FOREST 1435 State Election TREASURER TOTAL WRITE-IN 2 November 4, 2014 DEBORAH B. GOLDBERG 1508 BLANK 165 MICHAEL JAMES HEFFERNAN 1848* TOTAL 3606 his State Election, called by the Board IAN T. JACKSON 111 BARNSTABLE ASSEMBLY DELEGATE Tof Selectmen as required by law on a WRITE-IN 0 TOTAL Warrant duly posted by Constable Benjamin BLANK 139 RONALD J. BERGSTROM 2560* J. Nickerson on October 9, 2014, was held on TOTAL 3606 Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at the Chatham WRITE-IN 27 Community Center. The polls opened at 7:00 BLANK 1019 a.m. TOTAL 3606 122 QUESTION 1: LAW PROPOSED BY The Secretary of EEA would review the fee SUMMARY INITIATIVE PETITION amounts every five years and make appro- This proposed law would (1) prohibit the Do you approve of a law summarized below, priate adjustments to reflect changes in the Massachusetts Gaming Commission from on which no vote was taken by the Senate or consumer price index as well as changes in issuing any license for a casino or other gam- the House of Representatives on or before the costs incurred by redemption centers. The ing establishment with table games and slot May 6, 2014? proposed law defines a redemption center as machines, or any license for a gaming estab- any business whose primary purpose is the lishment with slot machines; (2) prohibit any SUMMARY redemption of beverage containers and that is such casino or slots gaming under any such This proposed law would eliminate the not ancillary to any other business. licenses that the Commission might have is- requirement that the state’s gasoline tax, The proposed law would direct the Sec- sued before the proposed law took effect; and which was 24 cents per gallon as of Septem- retary of EEA to issue regulations allow- (3) prohibit wagering on the simulcasting of ber 2013, (1) be adjusted every year by the ing small dealers to seek exemptions from live greyhound races. percentage change in the Consumer Price accepting empty deposit containers. The The proposed law would change the Index over the preceding year, but (2) not be proposed law would define small dealer as definition of “illegal gaming” under Mas- adjusted below 21.5 cents per gallon. any person or business, including the opera- sachusetts law to include wagering on the A YES VOTE would eliminate the re- tor of a vending machine, who sells bever- simulcasting of live greyhound races, as well quirement that the state’s gas tax be adjusted ages in beverage containers to consumers, as table games and slot machines at Commis- annually based on the Consumer Price Index. with a contiguous retail space of 3,000 square sion-licensed casinos, and slot machines at A NO VOTE would make no change in feet or less, excluding office and stock room other Commission-licensed gaming establish- the laws regarding the gas tax. space; and fewer than four locations under ments. This would make those types of gam- the same ownership in the Commonwealth. ing subject to existing state laws providing QUESTION ONE TOTAL The proposed law would require that the criminal penalties for, or otherwise regulating YES 1876* regulations consider at least the health, safety, or prohibiting, activities involving illegal NO 1544 and convenience of the public, including the gaming. BLANK 186 distribution of dealers and redemption centers The proposed law states that if any of its TOTAL 3606 by population or by distance or both. parts were declared invalid, the other parts QUESTION 2: LAW PROPOSED BY The proposed law would set up a state would stay in effect. INITIATIVE PETITION Clean Environment Fund to receive certain A YES VOTE would prohibit casinos, any Do you approve of a law summarized below, unclaimed container deposits. The Fund gaming establishment with slot machines, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or would be used, subject to appropriation by the and wagering on simulcast greyhound races. the House of Representatives on or before state Legislature, to support programs such as A NO VOTE would make no change in May 6, 2014? the proper management of solid waste, water the current laws regarding gaming. resource protection, parkland, urban forestry, QUESTION THREE TOTAL SUMMARY air quality and climate protection. YES 1944* This proposed law would expand the state’s The proposed law would allow a dealer, NO 1560 beverage container deposit law, also known distributor, redemption center or bottler to BLANK 102 as the Bottle Bill, to require deposits on con- refuse to accept any beverage container that TOTAL 3606 tainers for all non-alcoholic non-carbonated is not marked as being refundable in Mas- drinks in liquid form intended for human sachusetts. QUESTION 4: LAW PROPOSED BY consumption, except beverages primarily The proposed law would take effect on INITIATIVE PETITION derived from dairy products, infant formula, April 22, 2015. Do you approve of a law summarized below, and FDA approved medicines. The proposed A YES VOTE would expand the state’s on which no vote was taken by the Senate or law would not cover containers made of beverage container deposit law to require the House of Representatives on or before paper-based biodegradable material and deposits on containers for all non-alcoholic, May 6, 2014? aseptic multi-material packages such as juice non-carbonated drinks with certain excep- boxes or pouches. tions, increase the associated handling fees, SUMMARY The proposed law would require the state and make other changes to the law. This proposed law would entitle employees Secretary of Energy and Environmental Af- A NO VOTE would make no change in the in Massachusetts to earn and use sick time fairs (EEA) to adjust the container deposit laws regarding beverage container deposits. according to certain conditions. amount every five years to reflect (to the Employees who work for employers hav- nearest whole cent) changes in the consumer QUESTION TWO TOTAL ing eleven or more employees could earn price index, but the value could not be set YES 1079 and use up to 40 hours of paid sick time per below five cents. NO 2459* calendar year, while employees working for The proposed law would increase the min- BLANK 68 smaller employers could earn and use up to imum handling fee that beverage distributors TOTAL 3606 40 hours of unpaid sick time per calendar must pay dealers for each properly returned year. empty beverage container, which was 2¼ QUESTION 3: LAW PROPOSED BY An employee could use earned sick time if cents as of September 2013, to 3½ cents. It INITIATIVE PETITION required to miss work in order (1) to care for would also increase the minimum handling Do you approve of a law summarized below, a physical or mental illness, injury or medical fee that bottlers must pay distributors and on which no vote was taken by the Senate or condition affecting the employee or the em- dealers for each properly returned empty the House of Representatives on or before ployee’s child, spouse, parent, or parent of a reusable beverage container, which was 1 May 6, 2014? spouse; (2) to attend routine medical appoint- cent as of September 2013, to 3½ cents. ments of the employee or the employee’s 123 child, spouse, parent, or parent of a spouse; sick time because they have not received the according to certain conditions. or (3) to address the effects of domestic certification. Employees would have to make A NO VOTE would make no change in the violence on the employee or the employee’s a good faith effort to notify the employer in laws regarding earned sick time. dependent child. Employees would earn one advance if the need for earned sick time is QUESTION FOUR TOTAL hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, foreseeable. YES 1710 and would begin accruing those hours on the Employers would be prohibited from in- NO 1767* date of hire or on July 1, 2015, whichever is terfering with or retaliating based on an em- BLANK 129 later. Employees could begin to use earned ployee’s exercise of earned sick time rights, TOTAL 3606 sick time on the 90th day after hire. and from retaliating based on an employee’s The proposed law would cover both support of another employee’s exercise of QUESTION 5 private and public employers, except that such rights. THIS QUESTION IS NOT BINDING employees of a particular city or town would The proposed law would not override Shall the state senator from this district be be covered only if, as required by the state employers’ obligations under any contract or instructed to vote in favor of legislation to constitution, the proposed law were made benefit plan with more generous provisions expand the radiological Plume Exposure applicable by local or state legislative vote or than those in the proposed law. Employ- Emergency Planning Zone around the Pil- by appropriation of sufficient funds to pay for ers that have their own policies providing grim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth, an the benefit. Earned paid sick time would be as much paid time off, usable for the same approximately 10-mile-radius area, to include compensated at the same hourly rate paid to purposes and under the same conditions, as all of Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket the employee when the sick time is used. the proposed law would not be required to Counties? Employees could carry over up to 40 hours provide additional paid sick time. of unused sick time to the next calendar year, The Attorney General would enforce the QUESTION FIVE TOTAL but could not use more than 40 hours in a proposed law, using the same enforcement YES 2279* calendar year. Employers would not have to procedures applicable to other state wage NO 836 pay employees for unused sick time at the laws, and employees could file suits in court BLANK 491 end of their employment. If an employee to enforce their earned sick time rights. The TOTAL 3606 missed work for a reason eligible for earned Attorney General would have to prepare a QUESTION 6 sick time, but agreed with the employer to multilingual notice regarding the right to THIS QUESTION IS NOT BINDING work the same number of hours or shifts in earned sick time, and employers would be Shall the state representative from this district the same or next pay period, the employee required to post the notice in a conspicuous be instructed to vote in favor of legislation would not have to use earned sick time for location and to provide a copy to employees. that would allow the state to regulate and tax the missed time, and the employer would not The state Executive Office of Health and marijuana in the same manner as alcohol? have to pay for that missed time. Employers Human Services, in consultation with the At- would be prohibited from requiring such an torney General, would develop a multilingual QUESTION SIX TOTAL employee to work additional hours to make outreach program to inform the public of the YES 2292* up for missed time, or to find a replacement availability of earned sick time. NO 901 employee. The proposed law would take effect on BLANK 413 Employers could require certification of July 1, 2015, and states that if any of its parts TOTAL 3606 the need for sick time if an employee used were declared invalid, the other parts would Respectfully submitted, sick time for more than 24 consecutively stay in effect. Julie Smith, MMC/CMMC scheduled work hours. Employers could not A YES VOTE would entitle employees Town Clerk delay the taking of or payment for earned in Massachusetts to earn and use sick time

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