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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes July 23, 2008_201402061518104598BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 23 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 7:10 PM, following meetings of the Board of Health and County Commissioners. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Kopko announced that the Nantucket Comedy Festival takes place next week and Mr. Atherton moved to proclaim July 31, 2008 as “Stiller and Meara Day,” in honor of seasonal residents Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT None. Approval of Minutes of 11 March 2008 at 1:00 PM; 28 May 2008 at 6:00 PM; 4 June 2008 at 6:00 PM; 3 July 2008 at 9:00 AM. The minutes of 11 March 2008 at 1:00 PM and 4 June 2008 at 6:00 PM were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting and the minutes of 28 May 2008 at 6:00 PM and 3 July 2008 at 9:00 AM were approved, as amended, by the unanimous consent of the meeting. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 20 July 2008. The payroll warrant for the week ending 20 July 2008 was approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 23 July 2008. The approval of the treasury warrant and pending contracts for 23 July 2008 were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. Request for Approval of Fee and Application for Kiteboarding Permit (tabled from 16 July 2008). This agenda item was tabled until August 6, 2008 at which time a public hearing will be held to discuss the application. Board of Selectmen/Board of Public Works: Public Hearing to Consider Request for Variance from Board of Selectmen’s Sanitary Sewer Policy for Construction of Low-pressure Private Sewer Force Main in Pilgrim Road. Chairman Kopko opened the hearing and asked if any individual was present to speak in favor of the request. Public Works Director Jeff Willett provided background information and Daniel Mulloy, representing the applicant, spoke further on the issue. As no individual was present to speak in opposition, Chairman Kopko closed the hearing. Mr. Reinhard inquired whether this location is in a “needs area” as identified in the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan. Mr. Willett responded the subject area is in the Town sewer district, not a needs area. Discussion followed concerning sanitary sewers and Mr. Reinhard moved to approve the variance for construction of a low-pressure sewer force main to serve four lots in Pilgrim Road with the stipulation that a Homeowners Association be formed for the expressed purpose of maintaining the common force main serving the properties, and the number of building lots served by the common force main be limited to no more than eight; seconded by Mr. Atherton. So voted unanimously. Minutes of the Meeting of 23 July 2008 – 6:00 PM Page II. Transportation Planner: Review of Draft Project Schedule for FY 2009-2012 State Transportation Improvement Program. Transportation Planner Mike Burns reviewed the proposed projects for the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), a state and federally approved program that the Mass Highway Department oversees. Mr. Burns stated that Mass Highway annually schedules a four- year listing of improvement projects eligible to receive funding and noted that the criteria for sequencing projects depends on the project’s design status (readiness) and construction costs. Some discussion followed concerning specific proposed projects listed and Mr. Burns reiterated that the timetable is updated annually Further discussion ensued about how projects are prioritized and Mr. Reinhard moved to recommend the schedule, as presented by Mr. Burns; seconded by Mr. Atherton. So voted unanimously. Request for Acceptance of Grant of Easement at 204 Cliff Road from Nantucket Angler’s Club. Mr. Chadwick excused himself from the table and left the room thus abstaining from the following discussion and vote. Mr. Reinhard explained the easement, noting it will provide legal access to the Founder’s Cemetery, and moved to accept the grant of easement; seconded by Ms. Roggeveen. So voted unanimously. Mr. Chadwick returned to the room and took his seat at the table. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT Assistant Town Manager Malachy Rice presented a financial audit progress report, noting that the fiscal year 2007 audit has been received and is currently being processed by the Finance Department. Mr. Rice also apprised the Board that the Finance Department continues to implement cash reconciliation improvements; a new accounting clerk, Robin LaPiene, started employment with the Finance Department this week, and the consultants conducting a study of Finance Department operations and staffing are currently interviewing Finance Department and other Town staff and officials. Mr. Rice stated that the Audit Committee will next meet on August 13, 2008. Mr. Atherton thanked Treasurer Deborah Weiner for her efforts, as well as the other Finance Department staff. Mr. Rice asked if Board members will be available for a workshop meeting on August 12, 2008 with the 2 Fairgrounds Road housing consultant. All Board members responded affirmatively. The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:15 PM. Approved the 20th day of August 2008.