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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 25 March 2009. The meeting took place in the Court Room, Town and
County Building, 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were Rick
Atherton, Brian Chadwick, Michael Kopko, Allen Reinhard, and Patricia Roggeveen. Chairman
Kopko called the meeting to order at 7:37 PM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Annual Town Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Nantucket High School starting on Monday,
6 April 2009 and the Annual Town Election will be held from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, 14
April 2009.
On Friday, March 27, Nantucket's state legislative delegation, consisting of Senator O'Leary and
Representative Madden, will be holding office hours from 1:15-2:00 PM in the Town Building
conference room.
Chairman Kopko thanked Plum TV for broadcasting the Board of Selectmen meetings.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Police Chief William Pittman commented about the funding for the proposed police station project.
Attorney Bill Hunter, representing Siasconset Beach Preservation Fund, updated the Board on
SBPF’s progress regarding its Town license obligations.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS, AND PENDING CONTRACTS
Approval of Minutes of 7 January 2009 at 6:00 PM. The minutes of 7 January 2009 were approved
by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 22 March 2009. The payroll warrant for the week
ending 22 March 2009 was approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 25 March 2009. The treasury warrant and
pending contracts for 25 March 2009 were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS
Request for Approval of Quitclaim Deed for Inclusion in Request for Proposal for Conveyance of
Town-owned Land on Miller Lane (continued from 18 March 2009). Housing Specialist Susan Witte
explained that the quitclaim deed for inclusion in the Request for Proposal was drafted by Town
Counsel, and that there is a small amendment allowing an accessory office space for uses related
to affordable housing. Mr. Atherton moved to approve the quitclaim deed; Ms. Roggeveen
seconded. All in favor, so voted.
Sustainable Nantucket: Request for Approval of Milestones in Connection with International
Council of Local Environmental Initiatives’ Cities for Climate Protection Campaign. Sustainable
Nantucket Director Michelle Whelan spoke in favor of the request, noting that there are five
milestones within the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign and that Sustainable Nantucket has
completed the first and second milestones on behalf of the Town. Ms. Whelan said there is no cost
to the Town as all costs are covered by Sustainable Nantucket’s resources. Barbara Gookin,
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representing the Energy Study Committee, spoke in support of the request, and said that accepting
the goals could help with future grant funding including for wind power. Mr. Reinhard moved to
approve the milestones as presented; Ms. Roggeveen seconded. All in favor, so voted.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
Ms. Gibson reviewed upcoming Board meetings, noting there is no meeting on 8 April 2009 due to
Annual Town Meeting. She said the Town is on track with the FY 2008 audit completion by 31
March 2009. Ms. Roggeveen, chair of the Audit Committee, added that completion will bring the
Town completely up to date on its outstanding audits.
SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT
Request for Approval of 2009 Annual All-Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for El Rincon
Salvadoreno, Marcos A. Tejada, Manager, for Premises Located at 17 Old South Road, Nantucket.
Ms. Gibson reviewed the application and explained that the Board had approved the applicant’s
license application in August 2008, that it was sent to the state which did not approve the
application until after the Board approved the 2009 annual renewals. She said that per the Alcohol
Beverage Control Commission, the Board has the authority to approve the application. Mr.
Chadwick moved to approve the license; Mr. Atherton seconded. All in favor, so voted.
Report on 24 March 2009 Sewer Issues Workshop Meeting. Ms. Gibson reviewed the sewer
workshop meeting held yesterday, noting that two sessions had been scheduled but the morning
sewer rate model session had to be rescheduled. She said the Board had also discussed forming a
workgroup to discuss issues regarding water service to Madaket consisting of Department of Public
Works Director Jeff Willett, Wannacomet Water Director Bob Gardner, Health Inspector Richard
Ray, Planning Director Andrew Vorce, Ms. Roggeveen, and Ms. Gibson. A discussion followed
among Board members concerning the work group and whether the Madaket water discussion
should be among staff only or as a posted workshop meeting, and whether citizens should be
allowed to participate in the workshop. Ms. Roggeveen suggested the Board leave the decision of
whether citizens can participate in the Madaket Water discussion up to staff and the work group;
the Board agreed.
The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:34 PM.
Approved the 18th day of November, 2009.