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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes June 11, 2008_201402061518111160BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 11 June 2008 at 6:00 PM. The meeting took place in the Town and County Building, 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were Brian Chadwick, Patricia Roggeveen, Rick Atherton, Allen Reinhard and Michael Kopko. Chairman Kopko called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM, following a meeting of the County Commissioners. ANNOUNCEMENTS Police Chief William Pittman commended several island residents who initiated and assisted in locating an elderly man who became lost in the Moors this week. Chief Pittman announced that the Police Department will be conducting an aggressive campaign this summer to curb underage drinking. Chief Pittman stated the department will be targeting adults who procure alcohol for minors, drinking establishments that serve to underage patrons, and will be patrolling “well-known” area beaches and moor locations where minors are known to congregate. Assistant Town Manager Malachy Rice wished Chairman Kopko a happy upcoming 50th birthday. Chairman Kopko suggested extending the application deadline for committee vacancies for an additional week in light of the fact that numerous committees/commissions/boards have not received enough applicants. Chairman Kopko noted what committees/commissions/boards still need applicants and it was unanimously agreed to extend the deadline for which applications are due until June 16, 2008 at 4:00 PM. PUBLIC COMMENT Nantucket resident John McLaughlin spoke on a Waste Options issue. Approval of Minutes of 2 June 2008 at 9:00 AM. The minutes of 2 June 2008 were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 8 June 2008. The payroll warrant for the week ending 8 June 2008 was approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 11 June 2008. The treasury warrant and pending contracts for 11 June 2008 were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. Citizen Request to Appeal Building Department Penalty. This matter was continued until June 18, 2008. Request for Approval of Conservation Restriction to be Held by Nantucket Land Council for Portion of Premises at 139 Polpis Road. Nantucket Land Council executive director Cormac Collier, speaking in favor of the conservation restriction, explained that 24,000 square feet of the property (which abuts Polpis Road) is to be restricted. Kevin Dale, attorney for the Grantee, also spoke in favor. Mr. Chadwick expressed his concern with the proposed document stating he does not believe the Restriction is in the public interest. Some discussion followed regarding this issue as well as what impact there might be on the property assessment and potential loss of tax revenue. Mr. Atherton moved to approve the conservation restriction for a portion of 139 Polpis Road; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted. Mr. Chadwick was opposed. Minutes of 11 June 2008 – 6:00 PM Page II. Request for Acceptance of Improvements at Easton Street. It was noted that PB Holdings, LLC 77 Easton Street has made certain improvements in Easton Street in accordance with a Planning Board major commercial development special permit requirement. Assistant Town Manager Malachy Rice noted that these improvements were made prior to Board of Selectmen approval and staff hopes to soon come up with a recommended policy for the Board’s consideration as to what types of improvements should be brought before the Board for formal acceptance. Some discussion followed and Sarah Alger, attorney for PB Holdings, stated her client followed the conditions of the special permit and was not aware prior approval from the Board of Selectmen was needed. Mr. Atherton moved to accept the following Easton Street improvements: granite curbing - $35,000; road widening - $22,500; placement of overhead utilities underground - $85,000, and new sidewalks - $42,000; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted. All in favor. Public Hearing to Consider Application of Atlantic Aeolus Corp., for Underground Fuel Storage Tank for the Storage of 120,000 Gallons of Propane for Premises Located at 3 Bunker Road, Nantucket. Chairman Kopko opened the hearing and asked if anyone was present to speak in favor of the application. Applicant Philip Marks spoke in favor and explained the proposed operation. As no individual was present to speak in opposition, Chairman Kopko closed the hearing and Ms. Roggeveen moved to approve the application of Atlantic Aeolus for an underground fuel storage tank for the storage of 120,000 gallons of propane at 3 Bunker Road; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. Town Counsel DeRensis suggested that the Board put an expiration date on the license for the purpose of having a “periodic review” of the operation. Mr. DeRensis noted that Harbor Fuel has a license that expires every ten years. Discussion concerning this issue followed with Mr. Marks commenting that no other propane licensee is subject to an expiration date. Also speaking on the issue was Fire Chief Mark McDougall who stated the Harbor Fuel operation is entirely different from propane operations. Attorney Jamie Ranney, Bulk Fuel committee member Whitey Willauer, and Nantucket residents Nat Lowell and Phil Gallagher also spoke on the issue. Mr. DeRensis noted it is difficult to revoke these types of licenses and reiterated his suggestion for an expiration date. After some additional discussion, Ms. Roggeveen moved to amend her motion to as to approve the license with a twenty-year expiration date; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted as amended. All in favor. Public Hearing to Consider Applications for Airport Commission, Beach Management Advisory Committee, Cable Television Advisory Committee, Capital Program Committee, Commission on Disability, Conservation Commission, Council for Human Services, Council on Aging, Cultural Council, Finance Committee, Nantucket Historical Commission, Park & Recreation Commission, Planning Board Alternate Member. Chairman Kopko opened the hearing and the following individuals spoke on their applications and answered questions from Board members: Airport Commission (three openings and five applicants): Robert Atlee, Carl England, David Gray, Dual Macintyre, and Clifford Williams all spoke. Applicant Charles Gibson was absent, advising the Board by letter that he was unable to attend due to prior commitments; Beach Management Advisory Committee (four openings and three applicants): Maureen Beck, Colin Leddy and Tom Dixon all spoke; Cable Television Advisory Committee (two openings and one applicant): Jennifer Erichsen spoke; Capital Program Committee (two openings and no candidates); Commission on Disability (four openings and four applicants): Linda Humphries and Jeanette Topham spoke. Minutes of the Meeting of 11 June 2008 – 6:00 PM Page III. Applicants Richard Moran and Mickey Rowland were absent; Conservation Commission (two openings and two applicants): Ernie Steinauer and Mary Wahro spoke; Council for Human Services (three openings and two applicants): Susan Marques and Linda Williams, both of whom were absent. Cultural Council (three openings and one applicant):- John Belash was absent. Finance Committee (four openings and five applicants): Steve McCluskey and Matt Mulcahy both spoke. Applicants Craig Spery, Tim Soverino and John Tiffany were absent; Park & Recreation Committee (four openings and four applicants): Jack Gardner, Maria Zodda and Jamie Ranney all spoke. Applicant Matt Parker was absent; Planning Board Alternate (one opening and one applicant): Applicant John West was absent. Chairman Kopko asked that any committee applicant who was not able to attend tonight’s meeting to please come to next week’s meeting to speak on his/her application. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT Update on Status of Outstanding Financial Audits. Assistant Town Manager Malachy Rice apprised the Board that the 2006 audit is complete with the exception of a response to the associated management letter; and, submission of all necessary documents for the 2007 audit will be completed by the end of next week. Mr. Rice stated that staff is diligently working to get improvements in place and developing milestones for the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2009. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT Adoption of Goals and Objectives for 2008-2009. The Board reviewed its four major goals and respective objectives for 2008-2009 and it was noted that staff is presently reviewing how it will report progress on goal implementation. Mr. Rice stated that the first report will be provided in mid July. After some discussion, Mr. Chadwick moved to adopt the goals and objectives for 2008-2009 as presented. So voted. All in favor. Committee Reports. Each selectman provided a report with regard to the committees/commission/boards on which they serve or to which they are Board liaisons. At 9:20 PM, Chairman Kopko polled the Board and Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Roggeveen, Mr. Atherton, Mr. Reinhard and Chairman Kopko voted unanimously to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of discussing real estate disposition. Approved the 16 day of July 2008.