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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes May 7, 2009 Executive Session_2014020616122033991 BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE SESSION - Minutes of the meeting of 7 May 2009 at 9:00 AM. The meeting took place in the Conference Room, 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were Rick Atherton, Brian Chadwick, Michael Kopko, Allen Reinhard, and Patty Roggeveen. Also present were Town Manager C. Elizabeth Gibson, Town Counsel Paul DeRensis, and Executive Assistant to the Town Manager Erika Mooney. Chairman Kopko called the meeting to order at 9:28 AM following a meeting in open session. Approval of Minutes of 19 February 2009 at 1:30 PM; 8 January 2009 at 9:00 AM; 18 December 2008 at 9:00 AM. A minor edit was made to the minutes of 18 December 2008 at 9:00 AM. Mr. Atherton moved to approve the minutes of 19 February 2009 at 1:30 PM; 8 January 2009 at 9:00 AM; 18 December 2008 at 9:00 AM; Ms. Roggeveen seconded. So voted by roll call vote. Chairman Kopko abstained from voting on the minutes of 8 January 2009 at 9:00 AM as he was absent from that meeting. Non-union Contract Negotiations. Status of Cable Television License Renewal. Mr. DeRensis reviewed outstanding issues on the cable television renewal license with Comcast, noting a major issue is the funding percentage for public, educational, and government (PEG) access programming. He said the Town and Comcast have not yet been able to agree on the percentage rate. A discussion followed. Mr. Reinhard moved to counter Comcast’s offer with 3% for the term of the contract; Mr. Atherton seconded. After further discussion, the motion was voted 3-2 by roll call. Ms. Roggeveen and Mr. Chadwick were opposed. Mr. Chadwick requested that an agenda item be added to the 13 May 2009 meeting to discuss the development a business plan for a PEG channel. Real Estate Disposition Sherburne Commons. Ms. Gibson recommended that the Board needs specialized professional help in reviewing a term sheet which was sent to her and which she forwarded to the Board from a potential buyer. Mr. DeRensis explained that under bankruptcy law the debtor in possession (Sherburne Commons) has the option of accepting or rejecting the ground lease. He said the deadline for this decision in bankruptcy court is 21 May 2009 and Sherburne Commons is requesting from the Board an extension of the ground lease to 21 October 2009. Ms. Gibson reiterated that the Board needs a specialized representative outside of Town Counsel to help with these complicated issues. A discussion followed regarding expenses the Town will incur as Sherburne Commons’ bankruptcy process goes forward. Mr. Reinhard moved to propose a 60-day extension on the ground lease and a request for $25,000 for the Town’s professional services; Mr. Atherton seconded. So voted unanimously by roll call vote. Herlitz. Mr. DeRensis said the Town has won its appeal and is waiting to hear whether it has won on the reversal of the appeal. Litigation A-1 Taxi. Ms. Gibson said the matter remains status quo. Real Estate Disposition Planning Director Andrew Vorce joined the meeting and reviewed some outstanding real estate issues, including the Coffin property and shooting range parcel, and how each has endangered 2 species and mitigation requirements. He also said that the shooting range is directly related to the Reis parcel in terms of mitigation and that there is an ongoing discussion between the Town and Nantucket Land Bank as to which organization should do the takings, as the ratio for mitigation differs. Mr. Vorce reviewed suggested minimum bids for “Yard Sale” parcels on West Tristram Avenue. Mr. Atherton moved to approve the minimum bids as recommended by staff (attached); Mr. Reinhard seconded. So voted unanimously by roll call vote. Mr. Vorce said neighbors of a Town-owned parcel on Clifford Street have expressed interest in buying the property and he asked whether a Request for Proposal should be drafted. A discussion followed among Board members about developing a policy regarding selling Town property. Mr. Vorce said he will obtain appraisals on outstanding properties. Collective Bargaining Ms. Gibson provided an update. The meeting was unanimously adjourned by roll call vote at 11:55 AM. Approved the 7th day of January, 2010. Released the 17th day of February, 2010.