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Minutes of the Meeting of 7 November 2007 at 6:00 PM. The meeting took place in the Town and
County Building, 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were Brian
Chadwick, Patricia Roggeveen, Whiting Willauer, Allen Reinhard and Michael Kopko. Chairman
Willauer called the meeting to order at 6:00PM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Administrator C. Elizabeth Gibson recognized the efforts of members of the emergency
management team for their hard work when a powerful storm (Noel) hit the island last weekend.
Chairman Willauer concurred and commended the Public Works Department. Mr. Kopko
expressed his opinion that response time was made easier due to the new Emergency Operations
Center located at 2 Fairgrounds Road.
Approval of Minutes of 17 October 2007 at 6:00 PM. The minutes of 17 October at 6:00 PM were
approved by unanimous consent of the meeting.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Weeks Ending 28 October 2007; 4 November 2007. The payroll
warrant for weeks ending 28 October 2007 and 4 November 2007 were approved by unanimous
consent of the meeting.
Approval of Treasury Warrant for 31 October 2007, 7 November 2007 and Pending Contracts for 7
November 2007. The treasury warrant for 31 October and 7 November and pending contracts for 7
November 2007 were approved by unanimous consent of the meeting.
Public Hearing to Consider Committee Applications (Finance Committee, Capital Program
Committee, Nantucket Historical Commission). Chairman Willauer opened the hearing and noted
there is one vacancy on the Nantucket Historical Commission and one application. Applicant
Deborah Timmerman spoke on her credentials and answered questions from Board members.
Chairman Willauer noted there is one vacancy on the Capital Program Committee and two
applicants. Applicant Donald Shea spoke on his application and responded to several questions by
Board members. It was noted that the other applicant, Peter Hoey, was not present due to a prior
commitment off-island. Chairman Willauer noted there are three applicants for one vacancy on the
Finance Committee. Applicant Jim Kelley spoke on his application and answered several questions
from the Board, as did applicant Michael Glowacki. Applicant Andrew Craighead also spoke on his
application and responded to questions from the Board. Chairman Willauer closed the hearing and
thanked the applicants for attending the meeting.
Sherburne Commons, Inc: Request for Approval of Amendment to Addendum to Ground Lease
with Town of Nantucket. Melissa Philbrick, attorney for Sherburne Commons, explained the
proposal, noting that the Sherburne Commons Board of Directors wish to modify a lease restriction
regarding an income restriction on the affordable units from a 50% to 80% median income for five
years. After a brief discussion, Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the amendment to the addendum
to the ground lease to reflect this change; seconded by Ms. Roggeveen. All in favor. So voted.
Westmoor Club: Request for Extension of Sewer Connection Permit. Ms. Gibson provided
background information for the request, noting that the sewer connection permit has already been
extended twice and, if it expires again, the applicant would be required to apply for a new permit
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and pay the fee again. Attorney Steven Cohen, representing the Westmoor Club, spoke in favor of
extending the sewer connection permit, noting the Club does not wish to pay the fee twice. Public
Works Director Jeff Willett noted the criteria for extending a permit and stated the Westmoor Club’s
issues do not fit the criteria for extending the sewer connection permit again. Some discussion
followed regarding the existing policy, and Mr. Chadwick moved to grant the extension request.
The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Kopko expressed his opinion that this is an administrative
matter and Mr. Willett should be making this decision rather than the Board. Ms. Roggeveen
concurred and, after some additional discussion, Mr. Cohen indicated he would withdraw the
request and the Board took no further action.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Ms. Gibson requested the Board endorse a change to the Fiscal Year 09 budget calendar by
changing the date for the General Fund and Enterprise budget status report from November 28,
2007 to December 5, 2007. The Board gave its unanimous endorsement.
Ms. Gibson asked the Board to ratify an action taken at a November 6, 2007 workshop meeting
requesting a letter be sent to Senator O’Leary and Representative Turkington regarding a possible
amendment of the pending Housing Bank bill to include a “sunset clause.” Mr. Kopko moved
approval; seconded by Mr. Chadwick. All in favor. So voted.
SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENTS
Mr. Reinhard noted that underground wiring work is currently taking place in the core area.
The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:00 PM.
Approved the 3rd day of September 2008.