HomeMy WebLinkAboutTaxi Advisory Committee Minutes November 10, 2009_201402041306582436Taxi Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes for November 10, 2009
Called to order at 10am
Location 2 Fairgrounds
Members Present: David Sharpe, David Larivee, LT. Angus MacVicar, Mitch Carl, John O’Conner, Jon
St. Laurent
No approval of the previous meeting minutes was made as they were not yet available.
The group reviewed Wendy Watts’ Power Point Presentation for the TAC. The report contains
members, the Charge of the committee, topics under discussion, progress thus far, recommendations to
this point and a conclusion. David Larivee commented that the presentation looks good and is a work in
progress.
A brief discussion on where the town was on the Taxi Meter issue followed. Jon St. Laurent set up a clip
from a recording of the 2/18/2009 BOS meeting to help answer the question. The clip was a segment of
the Plum TV broadcast that showed Chief William Pittman speaking to the BOS on why meters in the
taxis on Nantucket were not the best option at this time. The reason for this was because of the taxi
business model would require additional inspections and certifications from the Mass Weights and
Measures Department because of the seasonal nature of the Island and in the event that a vehicle
would need to be replaced. The Mass DWM could not guarantee that an inspector could be on the
island in less than a two week time frame. Chief Pittman said that the NPD has developed a good
working relationship with the taxi community. Chief Pittman also suggested the formation of a town
taxi commission or committee based on the recommendation of the Nantucket Taxi Owners’
Association. A one year extension was placed in the regulations requiring meters by 6/1/2010.
The TAC voted and approved to extend the monthly meetings to 1 ½ hours from 1 hour.
The committee voted to research and implement a taxi meter test program upon approval of the Town
Manager.
The sub committee made up of David Sharpe, David Larivee and John O’Conner made a report of their
progress. They have thus far identified four areas to address. Regulations, all drivers shall receive a
copy of the taxi regulations to study and be tested on. Geographical Locations, to show that the driver
have a familiarity with the island. History, the drivers shall be given a synopsis of the history of the
island. Ambassador Section, an overview of what is to be expected, such as polite, friendly and
professional service.
The next meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2009 Location TBD
The meeting adjoined at 11am