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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes August 1, 2007_201402061459588747BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 1 August 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. None. Public Comment. John McLaughlin commented about overgrowth of vegetation on sidewalks and streets and maintenance he says is needed throughout the Town. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 29 July 2007. The Board approved the payroll warrant by unanimous consent. Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for Week Ending 1 August 2007. The Board approved the treasury warrant and pending contracts by unanimous consent. Citizen/Departmental Requests 1. Requests for Acceptance of Resignations from Capital Program Committee, Nantucket Historical Commission, Park and Recreation Commission and Commission on Disability. The Board unanimously consented to accept the resignations of Matthew Mulcahy, Aaron Marcavitch and Leslie Johnson from the Capital Program Committee, Nantucket Historical Commission and Park and Recreation Commission respectively. Mr. Kopko suggested that Richard Moran be appointed to a three-year term on the Commission on Disability rather than accept his resignation. Discussion followed. Mr. Kopko moved to write a letter to ask Mr. Moran to reconsider. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously. 2. Carl England, Jr: Request for Approval of Disclosure of Financial Interest by Special Municipal Employee. Mr. England spoke in favor of the request and reviewed his disclosure. Mr. Kopko moved to approve the disclosure for Mr. England who serves on the Nantucket Airport Commission. Mr. Reinhard seconded. So voted unanimously. 3. Aurora Way Owners Association Trust: Request for Acceptance of Grant of Sewer Easement. Attorney Julie Fitzgerald, representing Aurora Way Owners Association Trust spoke in favor of the request. Department of Public Works Director Jeffrey Willett noted that the sewer in question was constructed to Town specifications and noted this is a routine acceptance. Discussion followed. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the request. Mr. Kopko seconded. So voted unanimously. 4. Nantucket Homes for People: Request for Waiver of Duplicate Fees. Mr. Chadwick recused himself from the discussion and left the meeting. Cliff Schorer, representing Nantucket Homes for People, provided background information and explained the “duplication” of fees. Discussion followed on the danger of precedent setting. Mr. Schorer spoke to clarify his request. Discussion continued. Mr. Reinhard moved to continue the discussion to the meeting of August 8, 2007 pending the receipt of further information from various departments regarding the fees, charges and costs in question. Ms. Roggeveen seconded. So voted unanimously. Mr. Chadwick rejoined the meeting. Minutes of the Meeting of 1 August 2007 at 6:00 PM Page II 5. Planning Department: Annual Presentation of Transportation Improvement Program. Transportation Planner Michael Burns gave a presentation of the draft project schedule for the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). He reviewed the fiscal year 2008-2011 program that lists projects eligible for state and federal funding, noting recently completed projects and the status of current and proposed projects, cost estimates and federal funding targets. Discussion followed. Mr. Chadwick moved to endorse the TIP. Mr. Kopko seconded. So voted unanimously. Town Administrator’s Report. 1. Report on Professional Development Program. Ms. Gibson reviewed the focus of activity and the makeup of the 3-week program she recently completed at the Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. 2. Retirement of John Daniels. Ms. Gibson noted the upcoming retirement of John Daniels from Earth Tech after forty years of service, including to the Town of Nantucket. Selectmen’s Reports/Comment. 1. Wind Turbines Report. Energy Study Committee Chairman Michael Burns asked for direction from the Board regarding areas for the committee’s focus. Discussion followed on how this relates to the Board’s goals and the determination to be made. 2. Great Harbor Yacht Club. Ms. Roggeveen asked for consideration at the August 8, 2007 meeting regarding the Town’s January 8, 2007 letter to the Department of Environmental Protection regarding the Chapter 91 license application of Great Harbor Yacht Club. 3. Committee Appointments. Mr. Kopko recommended that the existing committee openings be advertised so that the Capital Program Committee may be fully seated for its fall meetings. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 PM. Approved the 5TH day of September 2007.