HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes July 18, 2007_201402061500029372BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 18 July 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. Wannacomet Water Company Manager Robert Gardner provided an update of
the Milestone Road water main project nearing completion. He also noted that the 95-year-old
water main on Pleasant Street broke today and plans are underway for repairs to occur tomorrow.
Public Comment. None.
Approval of Minutes of 28 June 2007 at 9:30 AM, 27 June 2007 at 6:00 PM, 21 June 2007 at 9:00
AM, 20 June 2007 at 6:00 PM and 14 June 2007 at 6:00 PM. The Board approved the minutes by
unanimous consent.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 15 July 2007. The Board approved the payroll
warrant by unanimous consent.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for Week Ending 18 July 2007. Chairman
Willauer reviewed the pending contracts. The Board approved the treasury warrant and pending
contracts by unanimous consent.
Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing to Consider the Application for a Common Victualler License for Philip Dickey
dba The Shack, Philip Dickey, Manager, for the Premises Located at 63 Surfside Road. Chairman
Willauer opened the public hearing. Philip Dickey spoke in favor of the application. Discussion
followed on the year round status and the menu options. No one spoke in opposition. Chairman
Willauer closed the public hearing. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the application for the
common victualler license contingent on meeting applicable local regulations. Mr. Reinhard
seconded. So voted unanimously.
2. Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Street Opening Regulations. Chairman Willauer opened
the public hearing. Department of Public Works Director Jeff Willett explained the need for and the
substance of the regulations, noting that an informational meeting was held on June 21, 2007 for
contractors. He highlighted some of the changes to be considered. Discussion followed on
applicability of the regulations to private roads for street opening permits under the same criteria,
the number of private paved roads, the Planning Board control over requiring paving off private
roads. Discussion continued on the authority to require the patch work to hold up and the license
requirement. Ms. Roggeveen suggested a change of “permit” to “license.” Discussion followed on
the “license” (not a permit) issued by the DPW to contractors who qualify, and a $200 annual fee.
Mr. Willett indicated that there will be instances in which certain projects will not come under these
regulations, such as the infiltration/inflow project, which must occur in the winter. Discussion
followed on enforcement of the regulations, the proposed 3-year moratorium on road cuts to newly
re-surfaced streets, associated procedures to follow adoption and how emergency requests would
be met. Discussion continued on there being few restrictions on road cuts in the past and the
consideration of the public in placing restrictions that are not too stringent initially. Town Counsel
Minutes of the Meeting of 18 July 2007 at 6:00 PM
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Paul DeRensis commented, suggesting further edits as housekeeping changes and with regard to
the general penalty. Discussion followed on the situation in which a contractor acts without a
license or permit. Police Chief William Pittman asked about traffic control language and asked that
language “as approved by the Chief of Police or designee.” Mr. Reinhard suggested an update of
the document before approval occurs and to allow consideration of growth related concerns. Mr.
Kopko moved to continue the public hearing to August 15, 2007. Ms. Roggeveen seconded and
asked for a grandfathering clause. So voted unanimously.
Town Administrator’s Report. None.
Selectmen’s Reports/Comment
1. Stormwater Incidents. Chairman Willauer inquired about local salt water flooding in the Brant
Point area and Mr. Willett explained.
2. Action on Determination of Language of Proposed Sewer Act. Chairman Willauer provided an
update of recent discussions regarding the language of the proposed Sewer Act as amended and
adopted by the 2007 Annual Town Meeting, noting that the Board consented unanimously at its
July 16, 2007 meeting to language specifically as approved at Town Meeting with the addition of
four minor edits (two usage edits, one for clarity and one for consistency) following review with
Town Counsel. Chairman Willauer indicated that Legislative Liaison Timothy Madden would
provide the approved language to the State House. Mr. Madden indicated that no other legislative
hearing is scheduled on the Sewer Act and spoke on next steps, praising the Board for its provision
of additional hearing opportunities for concerned parties and for addressing the issues and parties
in moving forward.
Mr. Kopko moved to formally approve the agreed upon Sewer Act (Main Motion by Finance
Committee as amended by Wheatley/Gibbs/Reade, Adopted by Majority Voice Vote at 2007
Annual Town Meeting) with four minor edits as discussed and to send it to the legislature via Mr.
Madden with a transmittal letter to the committee regarding the hearing process for the opposition
and noting the unanimity of the Board regarding the minor edits to the otherwise unchanged
document. Ms. Roggeveen seconded. Discussion followed on a last minute email item from Mr.
DeRensis on the “rate of interest,” which the Board consented not to address at this time. On the
motion, the Board voted unanimously.
3. County Government Review Board. Mr. Chadwick gave an update on his and Mr. Reinhard’s
recent visit to Martha’s Vineyard to share county government experience.
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 PM.
Approved the 5th day of September 2007.