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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
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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.
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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.