HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes July 16, 2008_201402061518103504BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 16 July 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, Michael Kopko and Patricia Roggeveen.
Chairman Kopko called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Manager C. Elizabeth Gibson announced letters of submission are being accepted for
individuals interested in serving on the Citizen Advisory Committee for Public Safety Facility
recently established by the Board of Selectmen
Marine Superintendent Dave Fronzuto announced that a public hearing is scheduled for August 5,
2008 at the Admiralty Club to receive citizen input on the Coastal Management Plan.
Mr. Atherton noted the passing of William Hance and spoke of Mr. Hance’s many volunteer
contributions to the Town. A moment of silence followed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Approval of Minutes of 11 June 2008 at 6:00 PM; 18 June 2008 at 6:00 PM. The minutes of the 11
June 2008 at 6:00 PM and 18 June 2008 at 6:00 PM were approved by the unanimous consent of
the meeting.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 13 July 2008. The payroll warrant for the week
ending 13 July 2008 was approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 16 July 2008. The approval of the
treasury warrant and pending contracts for 16 July 2008 were approved by the unanimous consent
of the meeting. Michael Pierson, representing Glowacki Paving, contested the awarding of a
Chapter 90 funded annual paving bid to Victor-Brandon Corp. Ms. Gibson responded that there is
procedure to formally file bid protests with the Inspector General’s office.
Appointments to Downtown Revitalization Committee. Chairman Kopko noted the following
individuals have been recommended to serve as ex officio members of the Downtown
Revitalization Committee: Chamber of Commerce representative – Tracy Bakalar; Planning Board
Director – Andrew Vorce; HDC designee – David Barnham; Planning Board representative – John
West; Steamship Authority representative – H. Flint Ranney; Visitor Services designee – Kate
Hamilton; Sustainable Nantucket designee – Wendy Hudson. Mr. Reinhard moved to appoint these
individuals to serve on said committee for terms to expire when the work of the committee is
complete; seconded by Mr. Atherton. So voted unanimously. Ms. Roggeveen indicated that she will
convene the first meeting of the committee.
Appointment to the Streets & Sidewalks Advisory Committee. Chairman Kopko noted the following
individuals have been recommended to serve as ex-officio members of the Streets & Sidewalks
Advisory Committee: Conservation Commission designee – Sarah Oktay; Planning Board
designee – Nat Lowell; HDC designee – Dirk Roggeveen; DPW designee – Jeff Willett; Chamber
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of Commerce designee – Bernard Coffin; Roads and Rights-of-Way designee – Ann Bissinger;
Commission on Disability designee – Mickey Rowland. Mr. Reinhard moved to appoint these
individuals to serve on said committee for terms to expire when the work of the committee is
completed; seconded by Mr. Atherton. So voted unanimously. Mr. Atherton indicated he would
convene the first meeting of the committee.
Request for Approval of Fee and Application for Kiteboarding Permit. Jamie Ranney, representing
applicant Upton Shipley, explained the proposed operation. Mr. Ranney stated that Mr. Shipley
proposes to offer commercial kiteboarding lessons to customers by transporting them by private
boat to private property on Coatue (Third Point), owned by Karsten Reinemo. Mr. Ranney added
that, once instructed on-shore, the lessons and kiting would take place in the waters of Nantucket
Harbor. Mr. Reinhard inquired whether the applicant has contacted the other property owners on
Coatue and Mr. Ranney responded he has not. Mr. Chadwick asked if the applicant has addressed
any zoning issues and Mr. Ranney responded he has met with the Zoning Enforcement Officer and
there are “no zoning issues.” Some discussion followed and Ms. Roggeveen asked about the
impact this operation may have on harbor traffic. Further discussion followed regarding this issue.
Marine Superintendent Dave Fronzuto noted that there have been “minimal” problems with the
kiteboarders since regulations were put in place a few years ago. Mr. Fronzuto raised the issue of
insurance and/or a hold harmless agreement and discussion followed concerning this issue. Town
Counsel DeRensis emphasized that there needs to be a specific dollar amount noted in the
insurance coverage. Additional discussion followed with Mr. Shipley also speaking on his
application. It was the unanimous consensus of the Board that action on this application be tabled
until July 23, 2008 pending additional information about the proposed operation, specifically to
include insurance coverage; a recommendation from the Beach Management Advisory Committee
and a meeting with Mr. Fronzuto to address his concerns.
Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board: Request for Endorsement of Mission Statement. As no
individual from the Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board was present to speak on this issue, the
matter was tabled until a later date.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
Ms. Gibson announced that, in an effort to improve internal processes and more efficiently manage
time, effective August 18, 2008, she will have “public hours” on Mondays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Ms. Gibson clarified that, if urgent matters arise outside of those hours, she will certainly make
herself available to the public, but she hopes this schedule will be adhered to by both the public
and the Board. Some discussion followed and Ms. Roggeveen suggested that individuals who wish
to see Ms. Gibson first put in writing the reason for the visit so that there is an opportunity to obtain
any necessary background information so that the meeting could be more productive.
SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT
Review Construction and Demolition Material Disposal Policy Regarding Citizens’ Drop Off Area.
Ms. Gibson explained that the Board adopted a policy on February 13, 2008 whereby vehicles with
commercial plates and DPW-issued landfill stickers must be weighed in at the scale house and no
longer allowed to use the citizen drop-off area for the disposal of construction and demolition
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debris. Ms. Gibson added that some owners of these vehicles are removing the stickers and
claiming that because they do not have the stickers, the policy does not apply. Public Works
Director Jeff Willett further explained that this “scheme” now has the end effect of these individuals
avoiding payment of the tipping fee imposed at the scale. Discussion followed and Mr. Willett
suggested that Board may want to modify its policy in an effort to close this loophole. Mr. Willett
provided two options for Board consideration and additional discussion ensued. Mr. Atherton
moved to rescind the policy adopted on February 13, 2008; seconded by Ms. Roggeveen. So voted
unanimously. Mr. Atherton further moved to authorize Mr. Willett to implement procedures to
dispose properly of the construction and demolition debris so that the town does not lose revenues;
seconded by Ms. Roggeveen. So voted unanimously.
Endorsement of Plan for Improvement of Public Access and Rights-of-Way within Nantucket
County. Mr. Reinhard explained that, subsequent to his report on the Plan for Improvement of
Public Access and Rights-of-Way within Nantucket County, presented at the meeting of June 25,
2008, he would like to propose two minor changes. Mr. Reinhard noted the proposed changes and
some discussion followed concerning the differences between “endorsing” and “accepting.”
Chairman Kopko stated “accepting” is a little stronger than endorsing. Further discussion followed
and the Board unanimously voted to “accept” the Plan with the modifications proposed by Mr.
Reinhard.
Membership of Citizen Advisory Committee for Public Safety Facility. Discussion followed as to
whether any Board/County Commissioner should sit on this committee and Mr. Reinhard moved
that no selectman and/or county commissioner sit on the committee but to keep the committee at
seven members; seconded by Mr. Atherton. So voted unanimously. Chairman Kopko suggested
that the absence of Board/Commissioner presence would keep the process “untainted with
politics.”
Mr. Reinhard spoke on two events that transpired this past week: 1) the commissioning of the
renovated lifesaving museum and 2) the unveiling of official signs at the “Colored” and “Founders”
cemeteries.
The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:55 PM.
Approved the 20th day of August 2008.