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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes March 7, 2007_201402061500039528BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 7 March 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 Douglas Bennett, Brian Chadwick, Michael Kopko and Catherine Flanagan Stover. Whiting Willauer was absent. Vice Chairman Kopko called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Announcements. Town Administrator Libby Gibson announced that as per a previous Board vote, stop signs are in place to be unveiled in the next few weeks at the intersection of Surfside Road, Fairgrounds and South Shore Roads. Public Comment. None. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 4 March 2007. The Board approved the payroll warrant by unanimous consent. Approval of Treasury Warrant for Week Ending 7 March 2007. The Board approved the treasury warrant by unanimous consent. Citizen/Departmental Requests 1. Town Clerk: Request for Re-Appointment of Constables. Mr. Bennett moved to approve the re-appointment of constables Frank Psaradelis, Jr; F. Manuel Dias; Charles E. Toombs; Jerry W. Adams; John H. Stover; and Catherine Flanagan Stover for three-year terms expiring April 2010. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously with Ms. Stover abstaining. 2. Traffic Safety Workgroup Recommendation. Town Administrator Libby Gibson introduced the matter and the workgroup recommendation in support of the Nantucket Regional Transit Authority request for extension of the Washington Street bus stop area to accommodate the airport route bus. NRTA Administrator Paula Leary spoke in support of the extension, noting that the new bus length requires additional space to efficiently maneuver, which would eliminate one parking space during the shuttle season. Attorney Jamie Ranney spoke for abutter Beth Brooks in opposition to the request. He suggested relocation of the space to Washington Street near the Ralph Lauren building. Discussion followed. Mr. Bennett moved not to approve the request. There was no second. Ms. Stover suggested tabling the matter. Discussion followed. Mr. Bennett moved to close the matter, taking no action. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted with Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Bennett and Mr. Kopko voting in favor. Ms. Stover voted in opposition. 3. Nantucket Energy Study Committee: Request for Selectman Liaison. Nantucket Energy Study Committee Chairman Mike Burns spoke for the committee regarding its interest. Mr. Kopko suggested the matter be addressed following the April 2007 election of two new selectmen. The Board generally consented. Town Administrator’s Report 1. DPW Projects Update. DPW Director Jeff Willett provided a report on the status of current projects, including the infiltration/inflow and sewer rehabilitation project in the Brant Point area and the downtown core area, the stormwater drainage outfall construction, the Surfside Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrade, upcoming sidewalk improvements, handicap access and roadwork Minutes of the Meeting of 7 March 2007 at 6:00 PM Page II improvements, mosquito control measures planned for the 2007 season and expansion of the recycling building at the landfill. Selectmen’s Reports/Comments 1. Review/Adoption of Board of Selectmen Comments to 2007 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles. Ms. Gibson introduced the matter, reviewing the Board’s prior determinations on comments. She reviewed articles in sequence, noting where Board comments are yet to be provided. Mr. Bennett moved that the Board support Article 54 (Noise), not supported by the Finance Committee. Mr. Chadwick seconded. Discussion followed. Mr. Bennett and Mr. Chadwick voted in favor of the motion. Ms. Stover and Mr. Kopko voted in opposition. Mr. Chadwick moved to support a negative motion by the Finance Committee motion on Article 55 (Tax Deferral on Renovated Historic Properties). Ms. Stover seconded. So voted unanimously. Mr. Bennett moved that the Board support Article 56 (Extension of Energy Study Committee). There was no second. The Board agreed to continue its discussion to March 14, 2007. Ms. Stover spoke regarding the Board’s recent vote to make certain streets in the core area one way, and moved to keep Centre Street two way between India and Broad Streets. Barbara Gookin raised a point of order with regard to this item not being on the agenda. The Board consented to place the matter on a future agenda. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM. Approved the 28th day of March 2007.