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Minutes of the Meeting of 10 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 C. Elizabeth Gibson noted the 2008 Annual Town Meeting
Warrant will be open for citizen petitions from October 12 – November 23, 2007.
Chairman Willauer noted the Annual Scalloper’s Ball will be held at the Nantucket Yacht Club
Friday, October 12th. The event is open to the public and tickets are $40 each or $30 each if you
have a commercial scallop license.
Ms. Roggeveen requested a moment of silence in remembrance of Nantucket High School student
Kate McClellan who passed away unexpectedly last week.
Public Comment. None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS AND PENDING CONTRACTS
Approval of Minutes of 15 August 2007 at 6:00 PM; 22 August 2007 at 6:00 PM; 5 September 2007
at 6:00 PM; 12 September 2007 at 6:00 PM; 25 September 2007 at 9:00 AM; 26 September 2007
at 6:00 PM. The Board approved the minutes by unanimous consent.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 7 October 2007. The Board approved the payroll
warrant by unanimous consent.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 10 October 2007. DPW Director Jeff
Willett provided a short presentation explaining change order #1 to the contract with Carlin
Construction for upgrade and expansion of the Surfside wastewater treatment facility. Some
discussion followed. The Board approved the treasury warrant and pending contracts including
change order #1 by unanimous consent.
CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS
Citizen Request for Transfer of Taxi License (continued from 19 September 2007, 3 October 2007).
Joe Mullen, attorney for Beverly Topham who is requesting the transfer, spoke in favor of the
request claiming financial hardship for Mrs. Topham. He then reviewed the financial report
provided to the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Chadwick stated in light of the taxi regulations he could
not support the transfer. Mr. Kopko concurred. Ms. Roggeveen also agreed. Mr. Chadwick moved
to deny the request, Mr. Kopko seconded, so voted unanimously to deny the request.
Nantucket Island Resorts: Request for Acceptance of Easement for Sidewalk Purposes in
Accordance with Planning Board Special Permit Conditions. Ms. Gibson explained the request.
Mr. Chadwick moved to accept the easement for sidewalk purposes, Mr. Reinhard seconded, so
voted unanimously.
Nantucket Land Council: Request for Approval of Conservation Restriction for 24 Washing Pond
Road. Lynn Zimmerman, Nantucket Land Council representative spoke on behalf of the request for
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approval of the conservation restriction. Jeff Statina, attorney representing the property owner,
was also present. Police Chief Bill Pittman expressed some concerns about the public access to
the property since the current access is being eliminated. Ms. Zimmerman explained there is
access from the Washing Pond Road parking lot. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the request, Mr.
Kopko seconded, so voted unanimously.
Request for Approval of Street Name for Way off of Hummock Pond Road. Julie Fitzgerald,
attorney representing Susan Tate owner of an abutting property, explained the purpose of the
request and suggested the name “Oak Hollow Road”. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the
request, Mr. Reinhard seconded, so voted unanimously.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Review Status of Design of Public Safety Facility at 2 Fairgrounds Road. Michael McKeon of
Kaestle Boos architects provided a detailed presentation of the proposed modified siting of the
public safety facility. Mr. McKeon suggested an endorsement from the Board of Selectmen for
modification of the site plan and to seek a height variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Chairman Willauer questioned the amount of parking indicated in the proposed plan. Mr. Kopko
questioned the reason for the site changes. Ms. Roggeveen noted the biggest concern should be
the safety of how vehicles would enter and exit the property. Chief Pittman explained the reasons
for re-siting the facility, including were emergency vehicles getting out to the roadway safely,
getting away from the Ticcoma Way intersection and leaving more of the property available for
future housing or other uses. Chief Pittman also noted the architects will be creating a website to
post building concepts and asking for public input into the project as it is ongoing. Mr. Reinhard
moved to accept the siting changes, Mr. Chadwick seconded, so voted unanimously. Ms. Gibson
noted an informational meeting regarding the public safety facility is scheduled for October 25,
2007 at the Fire Station.
Review of Other Post Employment Benefits Report (as per GASB 45 requirement). Finance
Director Connie Voges reviewed the General Accounting Standards Board #45 (GASB 45)
requirements and introduced Rebecca Sielman of Milliman Inc. the Town’s consultant on the
matter. Ms. Sielman provided a detailed presentation on GASB 45. Some discussion followed.
SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT
Monthly Work Group/Representative Reports. Each Board member provided a status report on the
Committees/Work Groups on which they serve.
Mr. Kopko noted that he is pleased with the new owners of the Dreamland Theater, adding that he
believes they have shown interest in working with the community for future uses of the building.
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 PM.
Approved the 24th day of October 2007.