HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes October 23, 2007_201402061500067341BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 23 October 2007 at 10:00 AM. The meeting took place in the Land Bank
Conference Room, 22 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were
Brian Chadwick, Allen Reinhard, Patricia Roggeveen, Michael Kopko and Whiting Willauer.
Chairman Willauer called the meeting to order at 10:05 AM.
Review and Discussion Regarding Our Island Home Space Needs/Improvement Planning. Our
Island Home (OIH) Administrator Pamela Meriam, OIH consultants Bruce and Janet Glass, and
architect Charles DeMarco were present. Ms. Meriam introduced the guests and noted that a
report has been prepared with regard to various expansion options for the facility. Mr. Glass
explained that OIH, as it now exists, is what is known as an “institutional model” nursing home.
Mrs. Glass reviewed a “cottage” model which involves a different style/type of facility much more
beneficial for the residents, according to studies. Mr. DeMarco reviewed the various options, noting
the pros and cons of each option as well as the space needs requirements for each option.
Discussion followed regarding the associated costs of each option, the requirements regarding
additional beds, overall management options for OIH (i.e. public vs. private management), and the
quality of life issues as related to each option. Ms. Roggeveen expressed her opinion that the
Board needs to decide on the “philosophy” it wants to use with regard to the care of the island’s
elderly (i.e. cottage model or institutional model). Ms. Roggeveen stated she supports the “cottage”
model. After some additional discussion, Mr. Kopko stated that he feels the Board needs to
prioritize this project with all other pending capital projects. Chairman Willauer thanked the
consultants and architect for their presentation.
At 11:25 AM, Chairman Willauer polled the Board and Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Roggeveen, Mr.
Reinhard, Mr. Kopko and Chairman Willauer voted unanimously to adjourn to Executive Session,
not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of discussing potential real estate acquisition.
Approved the 14th day of November 2007.