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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Minutes of the meeting of 5 February 2009 at 9:00 AM. The meeting took place in
the Conference Room, 3 East Chestnut Street, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were
Rick Atherton, Brian Chadwick, Michael Kopko, Allen Reinhard, and Patricia Roggeveen. Also present was
Town Manager C. Elizabeth Gibson. Chairman Kopko called the meeting to order at 9:31 AM, following a
meeting in open session.
Real Estate/Soderberg
Ms. Gibson reviewed the Soderberg Land Court petition regarding Washington Avenue and noted the
Town’s original objection to the petition to eliminate a paper road was based on the issue of public access.
She said it has since been determined that there is no public access to the water from the paper road and
the Board agreed to seek $10,000 from the Soderbergs to withdraw its objection to the petition. Ms. Gibson
noted that the Soderbergs originally balked at the offer, but have now agreed to gift the Town $10,000 for
withdrawing its objection to the Land Court petition. After some discussion, Mr. Chadwick suggested that the
money be earmarked for the upkeep and maintenance of Walter Barrett’s Pier. Mr. Reinhard moved to
accept such a gift; Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously by roll call vote.
Litigation/A-1 Taxi
There was some discussion regarding the estimated legal costs requested from Town Counsel and other
issues associated with the A-1 lawsuit against the Town. Mr. Reinhard moved to proceed with the litigation
based on the legal budget received and to revisit the issue if the estimated cost limit is reached; Mr.
Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously by roll call vote. A discussion about legal costs in general
followed, including sending cases out to bid, getting second opinions regarding litigation cases, whether the
attorneys recommending litigation should then be involved in the cases, and getting further data from other
towns to continue a cost comparative analysis on legal costs that the Assistant Town Manager prepared.
Real Estate/Muskeget
The Board discussed whether or not to grant a conservation restriction (CR) for land on Muskeget to the
Nantucket Land Council before transferring the land to the Nantucket Land Bank. Ms. Gibson questioned if
this is a true executive session matter. Chairman Kopko said he felt it is because it concerns the disposal of
real estate. After more discussion, the Board agreed to allow the Land Council to hold the CR with the
understanding that the Land Council or another entity pays the associated legal costs. It was also agreed to
bring the matter to an open session meeting soon.
Real Estate/Shooting Range
Mr. Chadwick and Mr. Reinhard provided the Board with a brief update regarding the Nantucket Hunting
Association and a discussion ensued concerning a new or modified lease.
Real Estate/Beach Access
Mr. Chadwick discussed beach access issues at Surfside. Some discussion among Board members
followed. Mr. Chadwick will research access to the beach via School Street.
Non-Union Contract Negotiations/Waste Options Nantucket (WON)
Ms. Gibson, Ms. Roggeveen, and Mr. Atherton gave an update regarding discussions with WON about
various contractual issues.
The meeting was unanimously adjourned by roll call vote at 10:32 AM.
Approved the 6th day of August, 2009.
Partially released the 24th day of March, 2010.