HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes May 22, 2007_201402061500055309BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 22 May 2007 at 9:00 AM. The meeting took place in the Conference
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 9:00 AM.
Discussion/Review of 2007-08 Goals (continued from May 11, 2007 and May 8, 2007). Chairman
Willauer provided an updated baseline document for review by the Board. The Board began the
discussion where it left off on May 11, 2007 at the goal “improve infrastructure,” reviewing past
objectives and measurements from the prior year in line with current circumstances. The Board
consented to add objectives and measurements relating to Candle Street development, including
parking; transportation plan; restructuring the Department of Public Works; and alternate energy
sources. Discussion followed on including wind generation and gasification at the landfill as
options to power the solid waste activities as well as generate excess electricity. The Board
consented to add “improvement of the municipal and school facilities” under the infrastructure goal.
The Board proceeded to discuss the goal “improve and protect our water and coastal resources,”
including long-term development of a coastal management plan, implementation related to the
sewer act once enacted, implementation of the harbor plan. The Board consented to omit the
objective “continue implementation of storm water management plan” and to add “explore bulk fuel
option.”
The Board addressed the goal “improve the quality of life for residents and visitors,” consenting to
include management of town-owned recreational beaches. The Board consented to add a new
goal “address housing needs” via development of a comprehensive housing plan. Under the goal
“enhance quality of life,” the Board continued to discuss health insurance and municipal costs,
agreeing to address costs and options for health insurance for all residents. The Board consented
to keep the current objectives to this goal. It further consented to add “develop island-wide system
of walking trails.” Discussion followed on census needs.
Chairman Willauer reviewed pending requests for inclusion in the goals, some of which are being
addressed in the current objectives. The Board consented to meet again on May 29, 2007 at 9:00
AM.
The meeting adjourned at 11:05 AM.
Approved the 6th day of June 2007.