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
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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.