HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes October 3, 2007_201402061500063747BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 3 October 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 Brian
Chadwick, Michael Kopko, Whiting Willauer, Allen Reinhard and Patricia Roggeveen. Chairman
Willauer called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Announcements. Town Manager Libby Gibson stated the 2008 Annual Town Meeting Warrant will
be open for Citizen Petitions from October 12 – November 23, 2007.
Ms. Gibson noted that in front of the Town Building a memorial oak tree has been planted with an
accompanying plaque in memory of Donald Oliver for all of his years of dedicated service to the
Town. There will be a dedication ceremony on Wednesday, October 10th at 2pm, all are welcome
to attend.
Public Comment. American Legion representative David Barrett commented on two cars parked in
the triangle area in front on the Legion Hall. Mr. Chadwick suggested the American Legion should
explore the possibility of moving the flag pole and monument from the triangle to a more visible
location, because the monument cannot be seen when vehicles are parked all around it.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS AND PENDING CONTRACTS
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 30 September 2007. The Board approved the payroll
warrant by unanimous consent.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 3 October 2007. The Board approved the
treasury warrant and pending contracts by unanimous consent.
CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS
Citizen Request for Transfer of Taxi License (continued from 19 September 2007). Joe Mullen
attorney for Beverly Topham requested a continuance of the transfer request until October 10,
2007. So approved by unanimous consent.
Request for Waiver of Conflict of Interest Regarding Town Counsel Representation of Town and
Land Bank in Real Estate Transaction. Ms. Gibson explained the request for waiver regarding
Town Counsel representing both the Town of Nantucket and the Nantucket Islands Land Bank in
the transaction which involves the sale of Town property in Surfside to the Land Bank. Mr. Kopko
spoke in opposition of the entire transaction requesting the Board of Selectmen reevaluate the
structure of the deal as a whole, suggesting the Board take no action. He noted there are no time
constraints and that the Board should take more time for discussion. Ms. Roggeveen noted she is
not opposed to reconsidering the entire deal and agreed that maybe further discussion is best.
Chairman Willauer noted the only issue the Board should be discussing is the request for waiver of
conflict of interest. Mr. Kopko moved to take no action at this time, Ms. Roggeveen seconded. Mr.
Reinhard stated the Land Bank has had a very successful relationship with Deutsch Williams and
therefore will be reluctant to find other counsel as it would result in considerable additional
expense. Mr. Reinhard also noted the transaction was authorized by the 2007 Annual Town
Meeting. On the motion, Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Kopko, Ms. Roggeveen and Chairman Willauer voted
in favor. Mr. Reinhard was opposed. So voted.
Minutes of the Meeting of 3 October 2007 – 6:00 PM
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Park & Recreation: Request for Approval of Submittal of Applications to Community Preservation
Committee for Funding of FY 2009 Projects. Some discussion followed regarding the specifics of
the projects. By unanimous consent, the Board voted to approve the project applications to be
submitted to the Community Preservation Committee.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
None.
SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT
Mr. Chadwick noted that the Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board (SHAB) has made a
recommendation for a Town bylaw to limit the size of boats allowed inside Pimney’s Point.
Speaking as the Board’s liaison to SHAB, Chairman Willauer stated that SHAB has quite a few
more things to consider before acting on the recommendation. Mr. Chadwick said he would prefer
to see a regulation in place rather than a new bylaw.
Mr. Chadwick moved to adjourn to Executive Session for collective bargaining strategy, not to
return to open session, Mr. Kopko seconded. All in favor following a roll call vote, so voted.
The meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM.
Approved the 17th day of October 2007.