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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes August 6, 2008_201402061518059754BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 6 August 2008 at 6:00 PM. The meeting took place in the Court Room, Town and County Building, 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were Brian Chadwick, Rick Atherton, Allen Reinhard, and Patricia Roggeveen. Michael Kopko was absent. Vice-Chairman Roggeveen, acting as Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Roggeveen announced that Jamie Ranney, attorney for Upton Shipley who is applying for a permit to operate a commercial kiteboarding business, has requested a continuance regarding a public hearing scheduled for this evening. Some discussion followed and the Board generally agreed to continue the hearing until August 20, 2008. Mr. Atherton moved that there be no further continuance beyond August 20, 2008; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously. It was also unanimously agreed that a notice be placed in the Inquirer & Mirror to notify the public of the new hearing date. Chairman Roggeveen announced a suggestion to continue the deadline for which applications are due for the newly created Citizen Advisory Committee for Public Safety Facility. After a brief discussion, the deadline was continued to August 27, 2008, at which time the appointments will also be made. Chairman Roggeveen announced that the second annual “Autism Speaks” walk on Nantucket is August 16, 2008 and a representative from the agency spoke on what the public can do to help in this endeavor. Mr. Reinhard moved to proclaim August 9 – 16, 2008 as Autism Awareness Week; seconded by Mr. Atherton. So voted unanimously. Melissa Philbrick, representing “Remain Nantucket” spoke about an Urban Land Institute advisory panel that is scheduled for mid-October, the purpose of which is to examine strategies to enhance downtown Nantucket’s economic, social and environmental sustainability for future generations. Chairman Roggeveen read a list of committee openings, noting that applications are due August 18, 2008 and a public hearing to review applications will be held on August 20, 2008. Park and Recreation Director Jim Manchester gave an update on the Skateboard Park project and some discussion followed. Mr. Manchester indicated that the project is scheduled to be completed by September 1, 2008. Town Manager C. Elizabeth Gibson announced the NRTA bus service schedule changes to Jetties Beach this weekend, due to the Boston Pops concert preparations. Health Officer Richard Ray spoke on the Massachusetts Clean Water Act that was recently passed by the state legislature and Mr. Reinhard moved to send Governor Duval Patrick a letter requesting he support the Clean Water Act, without amendment, which is part of the Environmental Bond Bill; seconded by Mr. Atherton. So voted unanimously. Legislative Liaison Tim Madden provided a legislative update and noted that the 1975 Roads bill was passed has been signed into law. Minutes of the Meeting of 6 August 2008 – 6:00 PM Page II. A representative from the Nantucket Community Association announced that a summer forum featuring the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen, sponsored by the Non-voting Taxpayers Advisory Committee, Town Association and the Nantucket Community Association, will take place on August 19, 2008 at the Atheneum. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Weeks Ending 27 July 2008 and 4 August 2008. The payroll warrant for the weeks ending 27 July 2008 and 4 August 2008 was approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 30 July 2008 and 6 August 2008. The treasury warrant and pending contracts for 30 July 2008 and 6 August 2008 were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board: Request for Board of Selectmen Endorsement of Revised Mission Statement. Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board (SHAB) vice-chairman Peter Boyce spoke, explaining why SHAB feels it is necessary to update its mission statement. It was noted by Marine Superintendent Dave Fronzuto that some wording in the mission statement is repetitious in that it is already contained in the enabling legislation. Some discussion followed concerning this issue with Mr. Boyce commenting that SHAB feels the enabling legislation is not as “publicly available” as a mission statement. Mr. Atherton suggested that the legislation be posted on the Town website. Further discussion followed with Town Counsel Paul DeRensis making suggestions on how best to revise the mission statement. It was the unanimous consent of the Board to take no action on this matter pending further language revisions as recommended by Town Counsel. Housing Nantucket: Request for Waiver of Sewer Connection Fee. Aaron Marcavitch, executive director of Housing Nantucket (HN), explained that HN is preparing an application to build a rental dwelling using Community Preservation funds and is requesting a waiver from the $2,000 sewer entry fee. Some discussion followed with several Board members expressed reluctance to waive the fee. Mr. Marcavitch, subsequently, withdrew his request and the Board took no action. Request for Town Acceptance of Real Property Conveyance from County for Certain Portions of Sherburne Turnpike, Pursuant to Article 73 of 2007 Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Chadwick moved to accept from the County of Nantucket a grant of certain portions of Sherburne Turnpike pursuant to the authority of Article III, section 3.3 of the Town of Nantucket Town Charter, St. 1996, c. 289 § 1 and Article 73 of the 2007 Annual Town Meeting; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously. Request for Acceptance of Grant of Right of First Refusal for Property Located at 32 Washington Street. Mr. Reinhard moved to accept a right of first refusal for property located at 32 Washington Street; seconded by Mr. Atherton. So voted unanimously. Mr. Reinhard thanked the Kotalac family, noting that if the Kotalac family sells this property, the Town has the right of first refusal and can assign this right to the Nantucket Islands Land Bank. Minutes of the Meeting of 6 August 2008 – 6:00 PM Page III. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT Police Chief: Report on Alcohol Compliance Checks. Police Chief Bill Pittman reported that the Police Department has completed its first round of compliance checks of all licensed alcoholic beverage establishments. Chief Pittman expressed disappointment that 34 of the 84 licensed establishments sold alcohol to the department’s underage agent(s). Chief Pittman stated that letters were sent to these establishments and the responses from the license holders have been positive, and he is hopeful that “round 2” of compliance checks will result in fewer offenses. Chief Pittman also reported that his department is working closely with the Marine Department to monitor alcohol abuse by boaters. Karen Lindsay, executive director of Nantucket Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (A.S.A.P.) spoke commending the Police Department for its initiative to curb underage drinking. Ms. Lindsay provided some statistics regarding underage drinking on Nantucket noting 55% of Nantucket high school students reported using alcohol within the last 30 days which is higher than that of Massachusetts (48%) and of the U.S. (43%). Ms. Gibson reported that the Public Works Department will be cutting back shrubbery along areas of the Surfside Road bicycle path that have been identified as “crime areas” so as to provide more visibility and hopefully reduce incidents. At 7:15 PM, Chairman Roggeveen polled the Board and Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Atherton, Mr. Reinhard and Chairman Roggeveen voted unanimously to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of discussing the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health rather than the professional competence of an individual. Approved the 27th day of August 2008.