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Minutes of the Meeting of 7 May 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, Patricia Roggeveen, Rick Atherton, Allen Reinhard and Michael Kopko.
Chairman Kopko called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Manager C. Elizabeth Gibson announced that a new stop sign has been installed at the
intersection of Salem and Candle Streets, as per a recent vote of the Board of Selectmen.
Public Works Director Jeff Willett announced current paving project locations throughout the town.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Nantucket resident John McLaughlin spoke on the recent nomination process for the election of
Board of Selectmen officers.
Approval of Minutes. Mr. Reinhard moved to approve the minutes of 27 February 2008 at 1:30 PM;
10 March 2008 at 1:00 PM; 12 March 2008 at 6:00 PM; 17 March 2008 at 10:00 AM; 19 March
2008 at 6:00 PM; 16 April 2008 at 9:15 AM; 16 April 2008 at 6:00 PM; seconded by Ms.
Roggeveen. So voted. Mr. Atherton abstained from voting on the minutes of 27 February 2008; 10
March 2008; 12 March 2008; 17 March 2008 and 19 March 2008.
Approval of Payroll Warrants for Weeks Ending 20 April 2008 and 27 April 2008. The payroll
warrants for weeks ending 20 April 2008 and 27 April 2008 were approved by the unanimous
consent of the meeting.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 30 April 2008 and 7 May 2008. The
treasury warrant and pending contract for 30 April 2008 and 7 May 2008 were approved by the
unanimous consent of the meeting.
Public Hearing to Consider Application of Fish Stix, LLC, dba Fresh, Joshua Harde, Manager for a
Common Victualler License for Premises Located at 3 Salem Street (continued from 3 March
2008). Chairman Kopko opened the hearing and asked if any individual was present who wished to
speak in favor of the application. Applicant Josh Harde spoke in favor. As no individual spoke in
opposition, Chairman Kopko closed the hearing. Mr. Atherton moved to approve the application;
seconded by Mr. Kopko. So voted unanimously.
Liquor Licensee: Acceptance of Surrender of All Alcoholic Beverages Seasonal Innholder’s License
held by Nantucket Island Management, LLC, d/b/a Harbor House Village, James Storey, Manager,
for Premises Located at South Beach Street. Ms. Gibson explained that the surrender of this
license was effective April 16, 2008 and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC)
requires the Local Licensing Authority to officially notify the ABCC when a license is surrendered
and accept the surrender at a public meeting. Mr. Chadwick moved to accept the surrendered
license; seconded by Ms. Roggeveen. So voted unanimously.
Resignations: Finance Committee (2); Commission on Disability (1). Mr. Chadwick moved to
accept the resignations of Greg Keltz and Rick Atherton from the Finance Committee and Liz
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Winship from the Commission on Disability, and authorize the Chairman, on behalf of the Board, to
send letters thanking them for their service to the Town; seconded by Ms. Roggeveen. So voted
unanimously.
Nantucket Girl Scouts: Request for Waiver of Landfill Fees Associated with Removal of Tree
Debris at Girl Scout Camp. Kendra Lockley, representing the Girl Scouts explained that over the
past year, through the efforts of many volunteer workers, Girl Scout Camp Taupawshas, located on
Polpis Road, now has a much new and improved facility; however, over the years, a great deal of
wood debris from the many pine trees on the site has built up on the property. Ms. Lockley asked
the Board to allow the volunteers to transport the debris to the landfill without having to pay the
landfill fee. Ms. Gibson explained that waivers are not recommended because the Town is still
obligated to pay. Public Works Director Jeff Willett stated that the DPW can assist in removing the
debris but cannot commit to this project until next fall or winter. Some discussion followed with Mr.
Atherton and Chairman Kopko both sympathizing with the request but reluctant to waive the fees.
After some additional discussion it was agreed that the request for a waiver will be withdrawn and
the DPW could assist the Girl Scouts in the fall.
Coalition for Responsible Coastal Management: Request for Discussion Regarding Ballot Question
5 of 2008 Annual Town Election. Chairman Kopko announced that this agenda item has been
withdrawn.
Presentation of Report Regarding Management of Construction and Demolition Waste at Landfill.
Ms. Gibson provided some background information regarding the hiring of a consultant in the field
of solid waste management to review the feasibility of gasification and management of construction
and demolition waste at the landfill. The consultant, George Aronson, gave a presentation on the
specifics of the report. Mr. Aronson stated that the tipping fees that the Town pays Waste Options
Nantucket (WON) to operate the C&D facility appear to exceed by nearly $2 million per year the
costs that WON actually incurs to operate the C&D facility. Discussion followed concerning this
issue as well as the costs for off-island transportation and disposal of C&D waste. WON president
Whitney Hall defended his operation and stated that the Town Finance Director has reviewed
WON’s books. Town Counsel Paul DeRensis spoke about a letter sent to WON on April 23, 2008
requesting an adjustment in the amount of certain fees (C&D) paid to WON and discussion
followed about this issue. Some further discussion ensued and Chairman Kopko announced that a
public hearing will be held on May 28, 2008 to further discuss this matter.
Visitor Services: Request for Approval of Partnership with Greenhound, LLC and Acceptance of
Funding for Visitor Services Satellite Office at 10-12 Washington Street for 2008 Summer. Ms.
Roggeveen excused herself from the table and took a seat in the audience thus abstaining from
this agenda discussion and vote. Ms. Gibson provided background information noting that the
Schmidt Foundation, through Greenhound LLC, approached Visitor Services to provide a presence
at its facility at 10-12 Washington Street and the Foundation offered to provide the necessary
funding for this endeavor. Visitor Services Director Kate Hamilton and Melissa Philbrick, attorney
for the Schmidt Foundation, explained the proposed “partnering” operation and proposed services
to be offered. Some discussion followed concerning this partnership and it was clarified that this
arrangement would be on a one-year trial basis. Mr. Reinhard moved to accept a gift of private
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funding for a satellite office to be located at 10-12 Washington Street from May 26 – September 1,
2008; seconded by Mr. Chadwick. So voted unanimously. Mr. Reinhard moved to approve the
partnership with Greenhound, LLC; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously.
Ms. Roggeveen returned to the table.
Police Department: Request for Designation as Agent Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws,
Chapter 138 (Liquor Law). Ms. Gibson explained that, traditionally, the Police Department has
enforced the liquor law; however, it is unclear whether the Board, acting as the Local Licensing
Authority, has ever officially designated the Police Department as its enforcement agent. Mr.
Reinhard moved to designate the Police Department as the official enforcement agent; seconded
by Mr. Chadwick. So voted unanimously.
Planning Department: Request for Approval of Funding for Temporary Extension of Prospect Street
Bicycle Path. Ms. Gibson explained that the Nantucket Cottage Hospital has offered an easement
to continue the bicycle path on Prospect Street to connect with a sidewalk on Surfside Road. Ms.
Gibson added that design funding for the “4 corners” intersection improvement project has been
approved and the design phase is currently underway. Ms. Gibson further added that the “4
corners” project would necessitate a new design of the intersection and the bicycle path extension
currently being proposed would have to be moved. Some discussion followed concerning this
matter with Transportation Planner Mike Burns speaking on the issue. It was noted that it could be
2 to 3 years before the “4 corners” project commences. Further discussion ensued regarding the
safety issues of the Prospect Street sidewalk towards Milk Street as well as bicycle safety issues.
Mr. Reinhard moved to approve the funding for the extension of the Prospect Street bicycle
path/sidewalk and the associated construction contract; seconded by Mr. Chadwick. So voted
unanimously.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
Review of Committee Openings. Ms. Gibson reviewed the timeline for the upcoming committee
appointments and updated the Board on the outstanding financial audits.
SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT
Chairman Kopko announced that a listing of every committee vacancy will be made at every Board
meeting during the month of May and the Board spoke on its designations to committees.
The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:40 PM.
Approved the 27th day of August 2008.