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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes May 6, 2009_2014020616122013681 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 6 May 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 6:06 PM. ANNOUNCEMENTS Town Manager C. Elizabeth Gibson reviewed the schedule of public hearing and appointment dates for the 2009 committee/board/commission vacancies. A Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) Contractor Certification Seminar will be held 18 June 2009 at 6:00 PM at 2 Fairgrounds Road. PUBLIC COMMENT Charles Fisher II expressed his disappointment over the recent Main Street sidewalk reconstruction project, specifically that the old bricks were not preserved and reused, and he said the grade is too steep. Department of Public Works Director Jeff Willett gave a weekly update on the downtown sewer rehabilitation and storm water drainage improvement projects currently underway. Richard Cooper inquired into the status of the Tom Nevers Bunker. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS, PENDING CONTRACTS Approval of Minutes of 20 January 2009 at 9:00 AM; 22 April 2009 at 6:00 PM. The minutes of 20 January 2009 at 9:00 AM; 22 April 2009 at 6:00 PM were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Weeks Ending 26 April 2009 and 3 May 2009.The payroll warrants for weeks ending 26 April 2009 and 3 May 2009 were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. Approval of Treasury Warrants for 29 April 2009 and 6 May 2009; Pending Contracts for 6 May 2009. Police Chief William Pittman and Deputy Police Chief Charles Gibson reviewed the construction contract between the Town and JK Scanlon Co., Inc. for the construction of the new police station. The treasury warrants for 29 April 2009 and 6 May 2009 were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. Ms. Roggeveen moved to approve the pending contract for 6 May 2009; Mr. Atherton seconded. All in favor, so voted. Chief Pittman thanked the Board for approving the contract and noted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new police station will be held Monday, 11 May 2009 at noon. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS Request for Acceptance of Pond Boat and Equipment for Marine & Coastal Resources Department from Sheriff’s Department. Ms. Gibson explained that the pond boat and equipment were inadvertently accepted by the County Commissioners at its 22 April 2009 meeting and it should 2 have been the Board of Selectmen accepting the gift. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the gift of a pond boat and equipment; Mr. Reinhard seconded. All in favor, so voted. Siasconset Beach Preservation Fund (SBPF) Project Update. Attorney Bill Hunter, representing SBPF, updated the Board on where SBPF stands with its required obligations regarding its licenses and permits from the Town, and noted that all the wood associated with a previous phase of the erosion control measures has been removed from the beach area and the dewatering equipment is scheduled to be removed in June 2009. He said an easement plan for 67 Baxter Road has been finalized and sent to the attorney who represents the owner for review. Request for Approval of Application of Larry B. Whelden d/b/a Nantucket Lobster Trap for a Change of Manager for Seasonal All-Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License, Alexander T. Whelden, Manager, for Premises Located at 23 Washington Street, Nantucket. Larry Whelden spoke in favor of the application, noting it was a “passing of the torch” to the next generation of restauranteurs on Nantucket. Mr. Reinhard moved to approve the change of manager; Ms. Roggeveen seconded. All in favor, so voted. Request for Approval of Application of Midish Corp. d/b/a The Tavern for a Change of Manager for Seasonal All-Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License, Luke A. Tedeschi, Manager, for Premises Located at 28 Harbor Square, Nantucket. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the change of manager; Ms. Roggeveen seconded. All in favor, so voted. Request for Approval of Application of The Brotherhood of Thieves Restaurant Management Group, LLC d/b/a The Brotherhood of Thieves for a Change of Manager for Annual All-Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License, Jeffrey L. Knab, Manager, for Premises Located at 23 Broad Street, Nantucket. Mr. Reinhard moved to approve the change of manager; Ms. Roggeveen seconded. So voted 4-0. Chairman Kopko abstained from the vote. Ad Hoc Fiscal Committee Appointments. Ms. Gibson reviewed the charge of the Ad Hoc Fiscal Committee and explained that there are four applications, and the Board is to appoint two members of the public. She noted that the Advisory Committee for Non-Voting Taxpayers and the Finance Committee have put forth representatives to the Board for appointment, and that Dual Macintyre has expressed interest in being the facilitator of the committee. Chairman Kopko said the School Committee will also be appointing two members of the public and that the first meeting of the committee is scheduled for 20 May 2009. Mr. Chadwick nominated Greg Keltz as the first member of the public; Mr. Reinhard seconded. Mr. Reinhard nominated Neil Paterson as the second member of the public; Mr. Chadwick seconded. Seeing no further nominations, Chairman Kopko closed the nominations, and Mr. Keltz and Mr. Paterson were unanimously appointed. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT Ms. Gibson recommended engaging the services of a facilitator for a day-long retreat for the Board to move forward with its 2009-2010 goals and objectives. She said she is looking at Friday, 5 June 2009 for the retreat and suggests hiring Jeff Nutting, Town Administrator of Franklin, MA to lead the discussion. Mr. Reinhard said the idea is “exciting” and said he feels a facilitator will be helpful to focus the Board. 3 SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT Clarification Regarding Nantucket Hunting Association Information Submission Timeline for Business Plan and Lease. Chairman Kopko explained that this was put on the agenda so everyone is clear on the timeframe and what is expected. He noted that a “standstill” agreement was extended by the Board to 13 May 2009 and that the Nantucket Hunting Association’s revised business plan is due today. Attorney Alison Zieff, representing the NHA, submitted one copy of the business plan to the Board at the meeting and noted that additional copies will be available for each Board member. She also stated that the NHA would like to meet with the Board representatives before the 13 May meeting. Chairman Kopko asked Mr. Chadwick and Mr. Reinhard if they would be available for such a meeting. Mr. Reinhard noted his availability and said his understanding is that the NHA is attempting through its business plan to address concerns raised by the Board, and that terms in the business plan will make their way into the ground lease. Ms. Gibson asked for clarification that the Board will be reviewing the ground lease and making a determination at its 13 May 2009 meeting. Chairman Kopko responded affirmatively. 2009 - 10 Board Committee/Work Group/Representative Appointments. The Board made its appointments as representatives to the following committees and work groups: Ad Hoc Budget Work Group – Mr. Kopko, Ms. Roggeveen Audit Committee – Mr. Kopko, Ms. Roggeveen (chair) Bulk Fuel Study Committee – Mr. Chadwick Capital Program Committee – Mr. Atherton Cemetery Commission Work Group – Mr. Reinhard Community Preservation Committee – Mr. Kopko Human Services Contract Review Committee – Mr. Kopko, Ms. Roggeveen (will alternate) Energy Study Committee Liaison – Mr. Chadwick Harbor Plan Implementation Committee Liaison – Ms. Roggeveen SHAB Liaison – Whitey Willauer (designated BOS representative) Roads and Right of Way Committee – Mr. Reinhard Streets & Sidewalks – Mr. Kopko, Mr. Atherton Downtown Revitalization – Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Roggeveen Cape Cod Selectmen’s Association – all Board members Ms. Roggeveen asked Town Counsel Paul DeRensis if discussions among Board members on the online chat room “Yack” violate the Open Meeting Law. Mr. Chadwick suggested that the District Attorney’s office reviews this when they review the Open Meeting Law with the Board. Ms. Roggeveen requested that a staff memo regarding legal services costs be brought to a Wednesday night meeting for discussion. Mr. Reinhard suggested that the Board obtain recordings of its televised meetings from Plum TV for “historical records”. The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:25 PM. Approved the 2nd day of December, 2009.