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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes May 14, 2008_201402061518126942BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 14 May 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, Rick Atherton, Patricia Roggeveen, Allen Reinhard and Michael Kopko. Chairman Kopko called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Kopko announced upcoming committee openings noting the list of committees/commissions with vacancies. Police Chief Bill Pittman announced that timed parking ticketing resumes tomorrow in the downtown core area. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 12 May 2008. The payroll warrant for the week ending 12 May 2008 was approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 14 May 2008. The treasury warrant and pending contracts for 14 May 2008 were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT Presentation & Discussion of Downtown Circulation and Ferry Access Improvement Study Recommendations. Planning Director Andrew Vorce and Transportation Planner Mike Burns were present and outlined a chart listing specific recommendations of the Downtown Circulation and Ferry Access Improvement Study (a/k/a Downtown Traffic Study). It was explained that the chart organizes the recommendations according to a suggested timeline of implementation by the entities authorized to carry out the implementation. Some discussion followed and it was further noted that some capital and infrastructure items, such as sidewalk improvements, will need to be approved for inclusion into future capital plans. Additional discussion ensued and it was suggested that some of the sidewalk improvements could possibly be incorporated into infrastructure improvements in the core area through the Department of Public Works. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT Annual Board of Selectmen Committee/Work Group Designations. A discussion followed with regard to the Board of Selectmen appointee to the Health and Human Services Grant Review Committee and Chairman Kopko suggested that the role of the designee to this committee be re- examined and that Human Services Coordinator MaryAnn Worth consult with Board members concerning this issue. It was unanimously agreed that the Board would not appoint a liaison to this committee this time. With regard to the Shellfish Harbor Advisory Board (SHAB) the Board asked former selectman Whitey Willauer if he would act as the Board’s designee to SHAB and Mr. Willauer agreed. Some discussion followed concerning SHAB matters. The Board made its appointments to other committees/commissions and agreed the Nantucket Economic Planning & Development Commission (NP&EDC) appointee will be made at the May 28, 2008 county meeting. Discussion of New Committees: Downtown Revitalization Committee; and Streets and Sidewalks Committee. Discussion followed concerning the membership number of these two newly created Minutes of the Meeting of 14 May 2008 – 6:00 PM Page II. committees and Ms. Roggeveen moved to add two additional members to the Streets and Sidewalks committee; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously. With regard to the Downtown Revitalization Committee, it was unanimously agreed that Sustainable Nantucket and Visitor Services should also be represented on the committee. It was further unanimously agreed that a report by both committees be presented to the Board of Selectmen within 200 days from the first meeting. Discussion on Developing Coastal Management Plan. Marine Superintendent Dave Fronzuto provided a presentation on the development of a coastal management plan (CMP) noting that writing such a plan is an extremely significant effort. Mr. Fronzuto stated the plan could incorporate waters up to three miles off the coast of the island and discussion followed as to what items could be incorporated in the plan. Mr. Fronzuto estimated it would take approximately two years to complete. Mr. Chadwick inquired whether any part of the beach access plan would be incorporated in the CMP and Mr. Fronzuto responded affirmatively. Further discussion followed as to how to move forward and it was noted that Mr. Fronzuto will present a draft plan outline at the meeting of May 28, 2008. Mr. Reinhard gave a brief cemetery sign update. The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:35 PM. Approved the 3rd day of September 2008.