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
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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.