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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes November 14, 2007_201402061500061872BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 14 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 6:03 PM. ANNOUNCEMENTS Town Administrator C. Elizabeth Gibson announced that the 2008 Annual Town Meeting warrant is open for citizen petitions until November 23, 2007. Ms. Gibson also announced that a request by the Siasconset Beach Preservation Fund (SBPF) for the Board to act on a proposed term sheet in connection with a proposed beach nourishment project is postponed until SBPF has concluded the Conservation Commission process; and, there will be no meeting of the Board of Selectmen on November 21, 2007. PUBLIC COMMENT Nantucket resident Curtis Barnes suggested that the Board of Selectmen foster a “closer working relationship” with the Planning Board. Approval of Minutes of 23 October 2007 at 10:00 AM; 25 October at 6:00 PM. The minutes were approved by unanimous consent of the Board. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 11 November 2007. The payroll warrant was approved by unanimous consent of the Board. Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 14 November 2007. The treasury warrant and pending contracts for 14 November 2007 were approved by unanimous consent of the Board. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Nantucket Historical Commission. Mr. Reinhard moved to appoint Deborah Timmerman to the Nantucket Historical Commission for a three year term, said term to expire on June 30, 2010; seconded by Mr. Chadwick. So voted unanimously. Capital Program Committee. Chairman Willauer noted there are two candidates, Peter Hoey and Donald Shea for one vacancy on the committee. By paper ballot, Mr. Hoey was appointed, receiving votes from all selectmen, to serve a two year term, said term to expire on June 30, 2009. Finance Committee. Chairman Willauer noted there are three candidates, Andrew Craighead, Michael Glowacki and James Kelly to fill one vacancy on the committee. By paper ballot, Mr. Kelley was appointed, receiving votes from Mr. Reinhard, Mr. Kopko and Chairman Willauer, to fill the un- expired term of Frederick Ulmer, said term to expire on June 30, 2009. Mr. Glowacki received votes from Mr. Chadwick and Ms. Roggeveen. Our Island Home: Request for Acceptance of Donation. Mr. Chadwick moved to accept a donation from the Daughters of the American Revolution of $2,000 for the residents of Our Island Home for the purchase of entertainment equipment; seconded by Ms. Roggeveen. So voted unanimously. Island Event Services, Inc. (Starlight Café): Request for Approval of Change of Manager Application. Mark Watson, proposed new manager of the Starlight Café, spoke in favor of his application. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve Mr. Watson as the new manager; seconded by Mr. Kopko. So voted unanimously. Mr. Reinhard asked that Mr. Watson work on encroachment issues along Coal Alley and Mr. Watson indicated he would do so. Nantucket Land Council: Request for Approval of Conservation Restriction for Property at 14 Burnt Swamp Lane. Lynn Zimmerman, representing the Nantucket Land Council, spoke in favor of the restriction, reviewing the area to be restricted. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the conservation restriction; seconded by Ms. Roggeveen. So voted unanimously. Mr. Reinhard thanked the Grantor (Karen Borchert) and expressed his opinion that this property is a “perfect example” of property appropriate for a conservation restriction. Mr. Kopko concurred. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Ms. Gibson updated the Board on an on-going sewer rate study and Ms. Roggeveen requested that when the study is completed, the matter be scheduled for discussion at a regularly scheduled Wednesday night meeting. Ms. Gibson also updated the Board on an on-going DPW reorganization and central fleet maintenance feasibility study and Mr. Kopko asked that the Board be able to review the draft reports when available. Ms. Gibson noted that a Request for Proposals (RFP) for wind energy feasibility at the landfill is due in mid-December and reviewed a fall conference of the Massachusetts Municipal Managers Association (MMMA) that she attended last week. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT Chairman Willauer provided a status report on the Board’s goals and objectives and some discussion followed. Each Board member reported on the various workgroups/committees on which they represent the Board. Mr. Chadwick and Ms. Roggeveen commented on a posted Selectmen’s meeting for November 15, 2007 which involves possible changes to the commercial scallop fishing schedule. Mr. Reinhard stated he is pleased the Board is taking a leadership role in strategic planning, and Ms. Roggeveen wished the Board and staff a happy Thanksgiving. The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:15 PM. Approved the 5th day of December 2007.