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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes June 19, 2008 Executive Session_201402061518113816BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE SESSION. Minutes of the Meeting of 19 June 2008.The meeting took place in the 1st floor Conference Room, 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. Also present were Assistant Town Manager Malachy Rice and Town Counsel Paul DeRensis. Chairman Kopko called the meeting to order at 9:14 AM, following a meeting in regular session. Real Estate Disposition Great Harbor Yacht Club – Sarah Alger, attorney for Great Harbor Yacht Club (GHYC) was present and discussion took place with regard to a recent settlement- between the town and GHYC concerning the “Triangle” real estate matter. Ms. Alger asked that the Agreement not be made public until certain provisions in paragraph 5 of the Agreement are finalized, at which time a joint release will be made. Discussion also followed as to the withdrawal of pending litigation. Ms. Roggeveen moved to authorize the Chairman to execute a side letter, on behalf of the Board, that the Settlement Agreement will not be publiclly released by GHYC, the town, or county, unless and until letters of consent under paragraph 5 of the Agreement and the Stipulation of Dismissal under paragraph 1 of the Agreement have been signed and filed; seconded by Mr. Chadwick. So voted unanimously by roll call vote. Ames Avenue – Discussion followed concerning an Ames property owner (Ryan) who initiated legal action against the Town regarding a public access issue adjacent to his property. Marine Superintendent Dave Fronzuto stated he will let the Board know when a site visit to the property in question is scheduled and, in the meantime, will install sawhorses to keep individuals from parking in the subject area, as has been requested through Mr. Ryan’s attorney. Surfside 6 – Planning Director Andrew Vorce and One Big Beach facilitator Doug Unruh were present and provided an update on takings necessary to complete this project. Mr. Vorce apprised the Board what roads will be taken as easements and noted this matter is scheduled for action at the Board’s July 23, 2008 open meeting. Mr. Vorce also provided an overview of related open space takings and in response to a question from Mr. Reinhard as to the time frame of these takings, he stated it will depend on how quickly the roads are taken. Discussion followed regarding prioritizing these takings. Mr. Unruh updated the Board on the acquisition of easements from Surfside to Nobadeer. Miller Lane – Mr. Vorce reviewed the Board a layout of Miller Lane and explained a “three part” process for completing this project. Nantucket Yacht Club – Chairman Kopko left the room and abstained from the following discussion. Some discussion followed regarding the need for an easement from the Nantucket Yacht Club for a stormwater drainage improvement, in connection with an issue that has been brought up regarding Chapter 91 public access. Minutes of the Meeting of 19 June 2008 Page II. Other Police Chief Pittman was present to discuss the matter of a police officer, who was called to military duty, being paid while away. After some discussion, Mr. Chadwick moved to pay the officer $11,000; seconded by Ms. Roggeveen. So voted unanimously by roll call vote. Town Counsel DeRensis gave an overview of a state proposal to regulate fishing in ponds and discussion followed. Mr. Chadwick expressed his opinion he would not be in favor of giving up ownership of the ponds and Mr. Fronzuto responded that it does not matter if Nantucket owns the ponds as the state can issue regulations. Chairman Kopko asked Town Counsel for his recommendation and he recommended moving forward with the collaborative effort to see if the town can get acknowledgement of pond ownership. It was unanimously agreed to pursue local input on drafting regulations for the state with the intent to go as far as to say the town will locally license and enforce the regulations. Ms. Roggeveen provided a recap of her and Chairman Kopko’s interview of attorney Michael Leon with regard to the hiring of special counsel for certain solid waste issues. Mr. Atherton moved to hire the firm of Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP as special counsel for this matter and to authorize a contract of up to $50,000; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously by roll call vote. The meeting was unanimously adjourned by roll call vote at 11:28 AM. Approved the 17th day of July 2008. Partially released the 24th day of March, 2010.