HomeMy WebLinkAboutTaxi Advisory Committee Minutes September 13, 2011_201402041306591654Nantucket Taxi Advisory Committee
David Sharpe, Chair
John O’Connor, Vice Chair
Meeting Minutes for September 13, 2011
Meeting called to order by the chairman at 10:05 am EST.
Location: 2 Fairgrounds Road, Nantucket MA
In Attendance: David Sharpe, Lisa Bouchard, John O’Connor, David Larivee, Angus MacVicar and Sue
Marques
Absent: Lynne Robinson
Approval of Agenda: Agenda approved as written
Approval of minutes: Minutes from approved as written.
Topics:
1) Lisa Bouchard’s report about inappropriate checks by NPD at front of Airport line
At the last meeting Lisa reported that an NPD officer did a spot check on the first 2 taxis picking
up fares at the Airport. The normal procedure is to do the checks in the main waiting area along
the side fence. Lisa reported to the Airport officials who were not aware of the situation. Lt.
MacVicar explained if there is any concern about inappropriate checks, they should be reported
to the shift sergeant.
2) Report on State of the Taxi industry on Nantucket
Chairman Sharpe presented the committee with a rough draft of a report that would provide
insight on the state of taxis. Chairman Sharpe explained that the report is a work in progress and
that he would like to committee to fill in the report and present their versions at the next
meeting in October. It is hoped that a consolidated final report be completed in November in
order that it can be presented to Town Administration.
3) Taxi Driver/ Owner Notification of new rates or zone changes in effect
The Committee agreed that notifications about new rates or changes to zone changes are
working, but that there will always be a group that will be the last to know.
4) DPU application form
The committee voted 6-0 not to discuss the State Department of Public Utilities application form
that was presented by Tom Landry at the August meeting. Mr. Landry was not present in the
audience to explain the relevance of the application.
Roundtable Discussion:
A) Committee Members:
Chairman Sharpe reminded the committee that there is mandatory Conflict of Interest
workshop next Monday, September 19.
Chairman Sharpe asked the committee if it would be possible to move the meeting day and
meeting space back to the Public Safety Facility. The Committee agreed on Wednesdays
instead of Tuesdays. Chairman Sharpe would e-mail the committee to confirm the new
meeting time.
B) Public Comment:
None at this time
Next Meeting: October 12, 2011 at 10:00am EST in the Training Room at the Public Safety Facility at 4
Fairgrounds Road.
Adjourn: Meeting adjourned on a motion by John O’Connor with all in favor.
Drafted for review on: 10/12/11
Approved on: _______________