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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes April 4, 2007_201402061459579528BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 4 April 2007 at 6:00 PM. The meeting took place in the Court Room, Town and County Building, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were Brian Chadwick, Michael Kopko, Allen Reinhard, Patricia Roggeveen and Whiting Willauer. Chairman Willauer called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Announcements. Chairman Willauer welcomed newly elected selectmen Mr. Reinhard and Ms. Roggeveen. He then briefly noted that committee openings are being advertised. Public Comment. None. Approval of Minutes of 22 March 2007 at 9:30 AM, 21 March 2007 at 6:00 PM and 14 March 2007 at 6:00 PM. The Board approved the minutes by unanimous consent of the Board except for Mr. Reinhard and Ms. Roggeveen who were not on the Board during dates indicated. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 1 April 2007. The Board approved the payroll warrant by unanimous consent. Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for Week Ending 4 April 2007. Chairman Willauer provided a correction to the pending contracts list, indicating that the vendor for the supply purchase contract with Town Administration/Fire department is CBE Holdings, LLC for $33,255.75 rather than Hewlett Packard as indicated. The Board approved the treasury warrant and pending contracts by unanimous consent. Citizen/Departmental Requests 1. Request for Call Firefighters To Be Designated Special Municipal Employees. Town Administrator C. Elizabeth Gibson introduced the matter, noting that it has been reviewed by Town Counsel. Mr. Kopko moved to approve the request that the Call Firefighter Department be designated as special municipal employees. Mr.Reinhard seconded. So voted unanimously. 2. Resignation: Planning Board (Alternate). Mr. Kopko moved to accept the resignation of Jason Flanagan and to send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town. Mr. Reinhard seconded. So voted unanimously. 3. Adult Community Day Center: Request for Acceptance of Gift. Mr. Reinhard moved to accept a gift of $500 from Grace Yates and her family in memory of Ms. Yates’ mother Rose Stanshigh and to send a letter of thanks to the Yates family. Ms. Roggeveen seconded. So voted unanimously. 4. Consideration of Application for Change of Corporate Name for the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License of Butnell Corporation dba Hatch’s Package Store to Butnell Package, Inc, dba Hatch’s Package Store, Judith Brownell, Manager, for the Premises Located at 133 Orange Street. Mr. Kokpo moved to approve the request for change of corporate name. Ms. Roggeveen seconded. So voted unanimously. Public Hearings Minutes of the Meeting of 4 April 2007 at 6:00 PM Page II 1. Public Hearing to Determine Tax Allocation by Classification (Chapter 369, Acts of 1982 as Amended) and Percentage, If Any, of Residential Exemption To Be Granted for Fiscal Year 2007 (continued from March 28, 2007). Assessor Deborah Dilworth provided a status report, noting that the Department of Revenue has yet to provide final certification as required. She asked for a continuation to April 9, 2007 at noon. Mr. Kopko moved to continue the public hearing to April 9, 2007. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously. Town Administrator’s Report 1. Receipt of Award. Ms. Gibson noted receipt of a Common Cause Massachusetts 2007 E- Government Award in response to a campaign called "Massachusetts Campaign for Open Government" for the Town’s website, www.nantucket-ma.gov. She acknowledged former Projects Administrator Colleen Donnelly for creating, and the current Information Technology staff for maintaining, the website. 2. Departmental Overview: Building and Zoning Department. Building Commissioner Bernie Bartlett provided an introduction to the department, noting its purview and reviewing its activity. Zoning Enforcement Officer Marcus Silverstein elaborated on zoning violations and enforcement. Discussion followed on current needs of the department, enforcement powers of the zoning bylaw, possible code updates, the importance of working with the public, space needs and the permitting process. Selectmen’s Report/Comment 1. Article 60 of 2007 Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Kopko advised the Board of amended text made by the Finance Committee today on its motion regarding Article 60: Sewer Act. He reviewed the change, which concerns the application for joining the sewer district, and inquired as to the need for a re-vote on the Board’s support of the motion. Discussion followed. Chairman Willauer noted that he has provided a letter of explanation for the newspapers regarding the motion. 2. Commendation for Fire Response. Mr. Chadwick praised the Fire and other departments for its successful battle of the moors fire on April 1, 2007 that resulted from a prescribed burn. Fire Chief Mark McDougall commended the teamwork of various agencies and noted his continued support of prescribed burns. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM. Approved the 19th day of April 2007.