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
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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.