HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes January 29, 2007_201402061500024216BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 29 January 2007 at 9:30 AM. The meeting took place in the Conference
Room, 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were Brian
Chadwick, Michael Kopko, Catherine Flanagan Stover and Whiting Willauer. Douglas Bennett was
absent. Chairman Willauer called the meeting to order at 9:38 AM.
Workshop Meeting Regarding Downtown Traffic Flow Issues. Town Administrator Libby Gibson
introduced the matter, noting its prior review and determination of benefit by the administrative
traffic safety workgroup, adding that this traffic flow change idea came forward from a citizen,
Michael Orr of Quince Street. Police Chief Bill Pittman reviewed the proposed change to the traffic
flow on Broad and Centre Streets and its effects. The Board discussed pros and cons of the
changes. Fire Chief Mark McDougall spoke in support of the changes. Discussion followed on
next steps. Transportation Planner Mike Burns shared a 1977 comprehensive traffic study and
suggested delay of a decision until a new study is completed. He reviewed a one- to two-year
timeline for such an approach. Workgroup member Jack Gardner spoke in support of trying the
changes. The Board consented to place the matter on the February 7, 2007 agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 10:22 AM.
Approved the 21st day of February 2007.