HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes May 28, 2008_201402061518129285BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 28 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, Patricia Roggeveen, Rick Atherton, Allen Reinhard and Michael Kopko. Chairman
Kopko called the meeting to order at 7:15 PM, following a meeting of the Board of Health and
County Commissioners.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Manager C. Elizabeth Gibson congratulated Planning Director Andrew Vorce on obtaining a
Master’s degree in Public Administration.
Chairman Kopko announced that applications are being accepted for the up-coming annual
committee appointments and encouraged individuals to become involved in town government.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 25 May 2008. The payroll warrant for the week
ending 25 May 2008 was approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 28 May 2008. The treasury warrant and
pending contracts for 28 May 2008 were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
Public Hearing to Consider Input Regarding the Possibility of Ceasing to Accept Commercial
Construction & Demolition Waste at Nantucket Landfill. Chairman Kopko opened the hearing and
noted the purpose of the hearing is to consider whether to cease accepting commercial
construction and demolition waste (C&D) at the landfill. It was noted that the Town recently
requested a reduction in the portion of the tipping fee it pays to Waste Options Nantucket (WON)
for C&D pursuant to a report prepared by George Aronson, the town’s solid waste consultant in this
matter. Whitney Hall, president of WON, stated he feels the hearing is an attempt on the Town’s
part to “breach or break its contract.” Discussion followed with Chairman Kopko stating he hopes to
work out a resolution with WON and Ms. Roggeveen stating she feels the Town is “losing out on
this contract.” Ms. Roggeveen expressed her feeling that the fee is “astronomically high” and WON
needs to open its books to the Town. Mr. Aronson provided a presentation in which he noted
potential economic impacts to the Town if it stops accepting the C&D waste. Mr. Aronson also
spoke about the fact that some large contracting businesses are already transporting C&D waste
directly to facilities off-island. Myles Reis, Jr., who said his company is actively pursuing a private
transfer station on Nantucket that could accept C&D waste spoke at length and, in closing, stated
he feels he would be able to charge a significantly lower rate than that being charged by WON. Jim
Palatine, general manager of Toscana Corp., concurred with Mr. Reis stating that another transfer
station would provide an economically competitive rate. Mr. Aronson also recommended the Town
encourage additional recycling and stated illegal dumping and mixing C&D waste with other
acceptable waste streams has potential adverse impacts (i.e. C&D being disposed improperly) and
the Town must address this issue before implementing any decision to cease accepting C&D
waste. More discussion followed and Chairman Kopko closed the hearing. The Board took no
action.
Minutes of the Meeting of 28 May 2008 – 6:00 PM
Page II.
Park & Recreation Commission: Request for Approval of Grant Award. Ms. Roggeveen moved to
approve a grant award in the amount of $1,000 to the Park & Recreation Commission to support
the participation of the “Inca Son in the NPAA Island Fair” this fall; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So
voted unanimously.
Town Administration: Request for Acceptance of Purchase of Boat Engine for Marine Department
from Sheriff. Mr. Reinhard moved to accept a gift of a new boat engine costing $21,048.36 for the
Marine & Coastal Resources Department from the Sheriff; seconded by Ms. Roggeveen. So voted
unanimously.
Conservation Commission: Review of Proposed New Regulations. Conservation Commission
Administrator Dirk Roggeveen provided the Board with a general overview of numerous changes
the Conservation Commission is proposing to its regulations. Mr. Roggeveen stated there are
some significant changes and encouraged the general public to review the document as hearings
will be continuing on June 4, 2008. The Board had a few general questions and thanked Mr.
Roggeveen for his presentation.
Request for Award of Surplus Parcels in Connection with “Yard Sale” Program. Ms. Roggeveen
moved that, having complied with the requirements of M.G.L. c. 30B and pursuant to an affirmative
vote on Article 86 of the 2004 Annual Town Meeting, Article 2 of the 2007 Special Town Meeting
and Article 85 of the 2004 Annual Town Meeting regarding the Nantucket Yard Sale Program, the
following Town-owned surplus properties be sold to the following proposers who were determined
to be the most advantageous: 1) 14A Sparks Avenue Map 55, a 535 sq. ft. portion of parcel 0229
lot RL-2 to be sold to Roger S. Hoffman and Suzanne Snyder for $2,000; 2) Cliff Road Map and
Parcel 40/22 B1.1 to Whitney A. Gifford, Trustee of 190 Nominee Trust for $5,100; 3) Cliff Road
Map and Parcel 40/22 B1.2 to Whitney A. Gifford, Trustee of 190 Nominee Trust for $5,100; 4)
Kent Street (between 23 & 25) Map and Parcel 76.1.3/188,189 to Richard and Kelly Facteau for
$7,500; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously.
Town Administration: Request for Approval of FY 2008 End-of-Year Budget Transfers. Ms. Gibson
reviewed the law pertaining to budget transfers and asked if Board members had any questions
with regard to the specific proposed transfers. Mr. Atherton questioned the medical insurance
premium transfer and Budget Analyst Irene Larivee responded. Ms. Roggeveen moved to approve
the fiscal year 2008 end-of-year budget transfers, attached, as presented by the Town Manager;
seconded by Mr. Reinhard. So voted unanimously.
Decision Regarding Application of Fish Stix d/b/a Harpoon Liquors, Josh Harde, Manager for
Seasonal All-Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License for Premises Located at 3 Salem Street
(non agenda item). Ms. Gibson reviewed the Board’s previous denial of the license application and
the applicant’s appeal of the decision to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC),
following which the ABCC remanded the application to the Board. Ms. Gibson noted that the Board
is required to act upon this matter within five days. The Board unanimously agreed to continue this
matter until June 2, 2008. So voted.
Minutes of the Meeting of 28 May 2008 – 6:00 PM
Page III.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
Marine Department: Update on Coastal Management Plan. Marine Superintendent Dave Fronzuto
provided an outline of a preliminary Nantucket Coastal Management Plan (CMP) establishing
initiatives for coastal policy for the waters of Nantucket. Mr. Reinhard noted he was just informed
the state is putting together a state-wide CMP and Mr. Fronzuto stated the town needs clarification
from Senator O’Leary and Representative Turkington as to what this plan encompasses. Mr.
Fronzuto asked for direction from the Board as to what the Nantucket Plan should incorporate and
Mr. Reinhard stated he feels erosion is a primary concern. Ms. Roggeveen expressed her opinion
that a CMP should not be drafted without input from other Town departments, many of which have
jurisdiction over segments of the Plan. A lengthy discussion followed and it was unanimously
agreed that Mr. Fronzuto’s outline should be sent to all departments and “stakeholders” for input on
the scope and the results brought back to the Board for further discussion.
Review of June 3, 2008 Special Town Election. Ms. Gibson provided an update on the Special
Town Election warrant and reviewed the debt exclusion override questions and associated details.
SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT
Discussion/Action on Sewer Rate Review Process. Chairman Kopko announced that this matter
has been continued for one week.
The Board unanimously voted to endorse Nantucket’s legislative liaison Timothy Madden for state
representative, replacing Eric Turkington, who is not seeking re-election in November.
At 9:30 PM, the Board voted unanimously to continue the open session meeting until 9:30 AM,
June 2, 2008 to take action regarding the remand of the application of Fish Stix d/b/a Harpoon
Liquors for a seasonal all-alcoholic beverages package store license. So voted via roll call.
Approved the 23rd day of July 2008.