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Minutes of the Meeting of 25 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 6:15 PM, following a meeting of the County Commissioners.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Howard Blitman, chairman of the Advisory Committee of Non Voting Taxpayers (ACNVT), apprised
the Board of the committee’s first meeting of the season last week and agreed that the four major
areas the committee will focus on this summer are: 1) code enforcement; 2) traffic; 3) secondary
dwellings; 4) general planning. Chairman Kopko thanked Mr. Blitman.
Health Officer Richard Ray spoke on a “needle recovery program” initiated last year in conjunction
with the Department of Public Health and announced that the public may obtain free containers
from his office to appropriately dispose of used needles.
Legislative Liaison Tim Madden updated the Board on the status of several Nantucket bills pending
before the state legislature. Mr. Madden noted that several individuals from the Massachusetts
Commission on Tourism paid a visit to the island this week and it was agreed to send a letter of
thanks to them for taking the time to visit Nantucket. Mr. Madden also thanked the Board for
endorsing him in his candidacy for state representative.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 22 June 2008. The payroll warrant for the week
ending 22 June 2008 was approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 25 June 2008. The treasury warrant and
pending contracts for 25 June 2008 were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
Acceptance of Planning Board Alternate, Airport Commission, Park & Recreation Commission and
Town and County Roads and Right of Way Committee Resignations. Rick Atherton moved to
accept the resignations of John Wagley, Planning Board alternate; Finn Murphy, Airport
Commission; Neville Richen, Park & Recreation Commission and Allen Reinhard from the Town
and County Roads and Right of Way Committee and to send letters thanking them for their service
to the town; seconded by Ms. Roggeveen. So voted unanimously. Mr. Reinhard explained that he
is resigning to make way for a new individual to join the Town and County Roads and Right-of-Way
Committee and he will stay on as the Board of Selectmen liaison member.
2008-2009 Board, Committee, Commission Appointments.
Airport Commission. Chairman Kopko noted there are three vacancies and six applicants. By paper
ballot, Robert Atlee and Dual Macintyre were appointed to serve three year terms, said terms to
expire June 30, 2011. Mr. Atlee received votes from Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Atherton, and Ms.
Roggeveen. Mr. Macintyre received votes from Mr. Atherton, Mr. Reinhard and Chairman Kopko.
Mr. Gray was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Finn Murphy, said term to expire on June 30,
2010. Mr. Gray received votes from Mr. Atherton, Ms. Roggeveen and Chairman Kopko.
Agricultural Commission. Chairman Kopko noted there are seven vacancies and six applicants. Mr.
Reinhard moved to appoint Karen Alence, John Bartlett and Heather Coffin to serve three year
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terms, said terms to expire on June 30, 2011; Cormac Collier and Ray Owen to serve two year
terms, said terms to expire on June 30, 2010 and Stephen Slosek to serve a one year term, said
term to expire on June 30, 2009; seconded by Mr. Atherton. So voted unanimously.
Beach Management Advisory Committee. Chairman Kopko noted there are five vacancies and
three applicants. Mr. Reinhard moved to appoint Maureen Beck, Tom Dickson and Colin Leddy to
serve one year terms, said terms to expire on June 30, 2009; seconded by Mr. Atherton. So voted
unanimously.
Cable Television Advisory Committee. Chairman Kopko noted there are two vacancies and two
applicants. Mr. Reinhard moved to appoint Jennifer Erichsen and Joanne Johnsen to three year
terms, said terms to expire on June 30, 2011; seconded by Mr. Atherton. So voted unanimously.
Capital Program Committee. Chairman Kopko noted there are two vacancies and two applicants.
Mr. Atherton moved to appoint R. Craig Roos and Robert Shwarzenbach to three year terms, said
terms to expire on June 30, 2011; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously.
Commission on Disability. Chairman Kopko noted there are four vacancies and four applicants. Ms.
Roggeveen moved to appoint Richard Moran, Mickey Rowland and Jeanette Topham to serve
three year terms, said terms to expire on June 30, 2011; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted
unanimously. Ms. Roggeveen moved to appoint Linda Humphries to serve a one year term, said
term to expire on June 30, 2009; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously.
Conservation Commission. Chairman Kopko noted there are two vacancies and three applicants.
By paper ballot, Ernie Steinauer and Mary Wahro were appointed to serve three year terms, said
terms to expire on June 30, 2011. Mr. Steinauer received votes from Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Atherton,
Mr. Reinhard, Ms. Roggeveen and Chairman Kopko. Ms. Wahro received votes from Mr. Atherton,
Mr. Reinhard and Chairman Kopko.
Council for Human Services. Chairman Kopko noted there are three vacancies and two applicants.
Mr. Atherton moved to appoint Susan Marques and Linda Williams to serve three year terms, said
terms to expire on June 30, 2011; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously.
Council on Aging. Chairman Kopko noted there are three vacancies and one applicant. Ms.
Roggeveen moved to appoint Tom McGlinn to serve a three year term, said term to expire on June
30, 2011; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously.
Cultural Council. Chairman Kopko noted there are three vacancies and one applicant. Mr.
Reinhard moved to appoint John Belash to serve a three year term, said term to expire on June 30,
2011; seconded by Mr. Atherton. So voted unanimously.
Downtown Revitalization Committee. Chairman Kopko noted there is one vacancy and two
applicants. By paper ballot, John Wagley was appointed to serve on the committee receiving votes
from all members of the Board. Chairman Kopko stated the committee will be in existence until its
work is completed.
Finance Committee. Chairman Kopko noted there are four vacancies and five applicants. By paper
ballot, Matt Mulcahy, Tim Soverino and John Tiffany were appointed to serve three year terms,
said terms to expire on June 30, 2011. Mr. Mulcahy received votes from all members of the Board,
Mr. Tiffany received votes from Mr. Atherton, Mr. Reinhard, Ms. Roggeveen and Chairman Kopko
and Mr. Soverino received votes from Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Reinhard and Ms. Roggeveen. Steve
McCluskey was appointed to fill an un-expired term said term to expire on June 30, 2009. Mr.
McCluskey received votes from Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Reinhard, Ms. Roggeveen and Chairman
Kopko.
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Nantucket Historical Commission. Chairman Kopko noted there is one vacancy and one applicant.
Mr. Reinhard moved to appoint Phil Gallagher to serve a three year term, said term to expire on
June 30, 2011; seconded by Mr. Atherton. So voted unanimously.
Park & Recreation Commission. Chairman Kopko noted there are four vacancies and five
applicants. By paper ballot, Jack Gardner and Maria Zodda were appointed to serve three year
terms, said terms to expire on June 30, 2011. Both Mr. Gardner and Ms. Zodda received votes
from each Board member. Matt Parker and Jamie Ranney were appointed to fill un-expired terms
said terms to expire on June 30, 2009. Both Mr. Parker and Mr. Ranney received votes from each
Board member.
Planning Board Alternate. Chairman Kopko noted there are two vacancies, one for a three year
term and one for a one year term. Mr. Atherton moved to appoint the only applicant, John West, to
serve a one year term, said term to expire on June 30, 2009; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted
unanimously.
Roads and Right of Way Committee. Chairman Kopko noted there are three vacancies and three
applicants. By paper ballot, Nat Lowell and Lee Saperstein were appointed to serve three year
terms, said terms to expire on June 30, 2011. Mr. Lowell received votes from each Board member
and Mr. Saperstein received votes from Mr. Atherton, Mr. Reinhard and Chairman Kopko. Ann
Bissinger was appointed by unanimous consent of the Board to fill an un-expired term, said term to
expire June 30, 2009.
Streets & Sidewalks Advisory Committee. Chairman Kopko noted there are two vacancies and
three applicants. Charles “Jack” Gardner and Harvey Young were both appointed to the committee
receiving votes from each Board member. Chairman Kopko noted the terms of the appointment will
expire when the work of the committee is complete.
Steamship Port Council. Chairman Kopko noted there are two applicants and one vacancy.
Incumbent Nat Lowell received votes from each Board member to serve a term to expire on
September 10, 2009.
Tree Advisory Committee. Chairman Kopko noted there are two vacancies and three applicants.
By paper ballot, Paul Droz was appointed to serve a three year term, said term to expire June 30,
2011, receiving votes from Mr. Reinhard, Ms. Roggeveen and Chairman Kopko. James Cook was
appointed to fill an unexpired term said term to expire on June 30, 2009. Mr. Cook received votes
from Ms. Roggeveen, Mr. Atherton, Mr. Chadwick and Chairman Kopko.
Visitor Services and Information Committee. Chairman Kopko noted there are two applicants and
two vacancies. Mr. Atherton moved to appoint James Blunt and Linda Williams to both serve three
year terms, said terms to expire June 30, 2011; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously.
Zoning Board of Appeals (full term). Chairman Kopko noted there is one vacancy and one
applicant. Mr. Reinhard moved to appoint Lisa Botticelli to a five year term, said term to expire on
June 30, 2013; seconded by Mr. Atherton. So voted unanimously.
Zoning Board of Appeals (alternate position). Chairman Kopko noted there are two vacancies and
two applicants. Mr. Reinhard moved to appoint Carol Cross and Mark Poor to both serve three year
terms, said terms to expire June 30, 2011; seconded by Mr. Atherton. So voted unanimously.
Roads & Right-of-Way Committee: Right-of-Way Improvement Plan Presentation. Committee
chairman Allen Reinhard stated that in 2006 the Committee set forth to develop a plan to improve
the state of public access and right of way issues on the Island. Mr. Reinhard presented the
completed “plan”, noting the following three projects have been completed: 1) a map depicting all
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currently existing public and private roads within the county. Mr. Reinhard also noted that this map
also shows all known public and private access points to Nantucket’s beaches, ponds, woodlands,
bogs and other natural features and an overlay showing all known proprietors roads, laid out
subdivision roads, abutters ways, alleys and other public and private ways in existence on the
Island. Mr. Reinhard recommended that this map be adopted by Town Meeting as an official map
for Nantucket County under MGL section 81E. 2) a map depicting all footpaths, trails, sidewalks
and bicycle paths in use. Mr. Reinhard noted that this map fulfills part of 1996 Annual Town
Meeting warrant article 33 directing town leaders and planners to consider pedestrian access as a
top priority and to develop a map that encompasses what this map achieves. 3) a booklet, written
by writer/historian Frances Karttunen, giving a brief history of the roads and ways in Nantucket. Ms.
Karttunen spoke about her booklet noting she inventoried and indexed all documents used for
reference. D. Anne Atherton praised the booklet and noted that it will be published. Mr. Reinhard
closed by stating that the map and Ms. Karttunen’s history can be found on the Town’s website.
Chairman Kopko thanked the committee members for the presentation and a brief discussion
followed. It was unanimously agreed to put this matter on the July 9, 2008 agenda for adoption
and/or revision of the maps and report.
Consideration of Revised Taxi Zone Map. Assistant Town Manager Malachy Rice explained the
Board adopted new taxi rates on May 22, 2008 and the new map that is before the Board reflects
those rates. Mr. Atherton moved to adopt the revised taxi zone map; seconded by Mr. Reinhard.
So voted unanimously.
Consideration of Sewer Rate/Fee Increases for Fiscal Year 2009. Public Works Director Jeff Willett
and Wannacomet Water Company manager Bob Gardner were present and discussion continued
(from the June 18, 2008 meeting) regarding options available to raise or establish new sewer
rates/fees. Mr. Gardner explained a “2-tiered” rate again, noting that a “multi demand” seasonal
rate could be in effect June through September. Mr. Gardner stated that he and Mr. Willett
recommend a rate of $4.10/100 cubic feet for eight months and $5.00/100 cubic feet for the multi
demand months of June through September. Mr. Gardner continued that another option is to
charge a flat rate of $4.60/100 cubic feet for the full year. Mr. Gardner explained the projections
used to derive these rates. Chairman Kopko questioned raising connection fees and discussion
followed concerning this issue. Ms. Roggeveen asked how the formula is derived to justify a $2,000
connection fee. Mr. Willett explained the rationale and expressed his opinion that revenues will be
better captured in privilege fees. Discussion continued on pump-out fees and the issue of parity
between sewer users and septic users as well as the two options presented by Mr. Gardner and
Mr. Willett. Mr. Chadwick moved to 1) adopt a seasonal demand model which will charge a
metered sewer rate of $5.00/100 cubic feet from July 1st through September 30th and $4.10/100
cubic feet from October 1st through May 31st increasing the quarterly non-metered user fee from
$107.67 to $150.75 and increasing the septic waste disposal fee from $40.00/500 gallons to
$50.00/500 gallons, said increases to become effective July 1, 2008; seconded by Ms. Roggeveen.
So voted unanimously. It was unanimously agreed to schedule a workshop to discuss sewer rates
for the long range on July 29, 2008.
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TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
Ms. Gibson requested approval of a “paving” donation amounting to $3,000 from Victor Petkauskus
(Victor-Brandon Corp) for the paving of the Teen Center parking lot retroactively as it was
necessary to take advantage of this gift while the equipment was available. Mr. Reinhard moved
approval; seconded by Ms. Roggeveen. So voted unanimously.
Ms. Gibson asked that the Board approve an end of year budget transfer in the amount of $72,500
from Police salaries to Police expenditures. Ms. Gibson explained the specifics of the transfer and
Mr. Chadwick moved approval; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously.
Audit Report. Ms. Gibson provided an update of an Audit Committee meeting held earlier in the day
and reviewed the status of the FY 06, FY 07, and FY 08 audits. Ms. Gibson apprised the Board
that an organizational review of the Finance Department is scheduled to begin next week and a
letter is ready to be sent to the Department of Revenue outlining the steps the town is taking to
bring its audits up-to-date. Ms. Gibson asked the Board to endorse the letter and Ms. Roggeveen
moved approval; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously.
Ms. Gibson noted that a Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2008 for approving
reserve fund and budget transfers.
At 8:30 PM, Chairman Kopko polled the Board and Ms. Roggeveen, Mr. Atherton, Mr. Reinhard,
Mr. Chadwick and Chairman Kopko voted unanimously to adjourn to Executive Session, not to
return to Open Session, for the purpose of discussing real estate disposition and litigation.
Approved the 27th day of August 2008.