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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 2 September 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 6:03 PM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Manager C. Elizabeth Gibson reviewed the remaining 2009 committee/board/commission
vacancies.
Chairman Kopko announced that “Suicide Prevention Week” is September 6-12, 2009 and he read
an accompanying proclamation. Ms. Roggeveen moved to endorse the proclamation of Suicide
Prevention Week; Mr. Reinhard seconded. All in favor, so voted. Jenny Garneau, Community
Organizer for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health announced a community forum on
suicide prevention on 9 September 2009.
The Town’s annual Employee Appreciation Day is tomorrow at Children’s Beach from 2:00 – 4:00
PM. Town offices will be closed during that time.
Police Chief William Pittman reviewed the Town’s emergency preparedness process regarding the
storms which occurred the past two weekends (Hurricane Bill and Tropical Storm Danny), noting
the emergency management team meets regularly to pre-plan for these types of events.
Chairman Kopko noted that Coach Vito Capizzo will be honored at a ceremony on 6 September
2009 at 2:00 PM for his achievements and commitment to the Nantucket High School Whalers. Mr.
Reinhard moved to send Coach Capizzo a letter of thanks from the Board and to proclaim 6
September to be “Vito Capizzo Day”; Mr. Atherton seconded. All in favor, so voted.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael Kovner of 37 Union Street requested that the yellow line outside his home be extended.
Ms. Gibson asked him to put his request in writing and submit it to the Town Administration office.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS, PENDING CONTRACTS
Approval of Minutes of 18 February 2009 at 6:00 PM. The minutes of 18 February 2009 at 6:00 PM
were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
Approval of Payroll Warrants for Weeks Ending 23 August 2009 and 30 August 2009. The payroll
warrants for weeks ending 23 August 2009 and 30 August 2009 were approved by the unanimous
consent of the meeting.
Approval of Treasury Warrants for 26 August 2009 and 2 September 2009 and Pending Contracts
for 2 September 2009. Following a discussion of pending contracts, the treasury warrants for 26
August 2009 and 2 September 2009 and pending contracts for 2 September 2009 were approved
by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
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CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS
Review and Approval of Departmental Applications for Submission to Community Preservation
Committee (CPC) for FY 2011 Funding (Continued From 19 August 2009). Ms. Gibson reviewed
projects which have been received and reviewed by the Administration as well as those the
Administration is recommending, noting she has eliminated a request for the restoration of the
Mooney building and that the Parks and Recreation Commission has requested $1 million for
playing fields and the Administration is recommending $300,000. Jamie Ranney, chairman of
Parks and Recreation, gave the Board background on the $1 million request, saying the
Commission does not expect to be awarded the full amount. Ms. Roggeveen said she is in favor of
allowing the request for the full amount. Mr. Chadwick supported the recommendation of the Town
Manager. A discussion on the Parks and Recreation request followed. Mr. Atherton moved to
approve the list of applications for submission to the CPC as recommended by the Town Manager;
Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted 4-1. Ms. Roggeveen was opposed. Mr. Ranney said due to
recent vandalism at the Skate Park, Parks and Recreation is asking to submit an additional
application to the CPC for surveillance equipment and he reviewed the details of the request. Mr.
Atherton moved to approve the additional request for surveillance equipment; Mr. Reinhard
seconded. All in favor, so voted.
Request for Approval of First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement between Town of
Nantucket and Jeffrey and Veronique Spruill for Yard Sale Parcel Located at 8 Nichols Road
Pursuant to 2005 Request for Proposal Per Article 86 of 2004 Annual Town Meeting. Ms. Gibson
reviewed background information to the Board on the yard sale parcel in question. Mr. Atherton
moved to approve the first amendment to the purchase and sale agreement as presented; Mr.
Reinhard seconded. All in favor, so voted.
Request for Children’s Beach Concession Lease Rent Abatement. Ms. Gibson reviewed the
request for rent abatement from the Children’s Beach concessionaire. Mr. Reinhard moved to
approve the request due to circumstances beyond the control of the concessionaire; Ms.
Roggeveen seconded. All in favor, so voted.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
Traffic Safety Work Group Recommendation: Elimination of One Parking Space on Vestal Street
near Intersection with Bloom Street to Create Two Off-street Parking Spaces. Ms. Gibson reviewed
the request and Traffic Safety’s recommendation. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the elimination
of one parking space on Vestal Street as recommended; Mr. Reinhard seconded. All in favor, so
voted.
SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT
Adoption of 21 September 2009 Special Town Meeting Warrant Article Comments. Ms. Gibson
reviewed the 21 September 2009 Special Town Meeting Warrant with the Board, going through
each article. In depth discussions took place regarding Article 7 and Article 8. Mr. Chadwick said
he takes exception to the Board making comments on every article. The Board continued its review
and to offer comments on each article. Article 17 was also discussed in depth. Ms. Gibson said two
additional comments need to be drafted and the warrant will be ready to vote on at tomorrow’s
Board meeting during open session.
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Sherburne Commons Update. Chairman Kopko explained the Board is going through potential
lease negotiations with Servant Health Care, LLC, a prospective buyer of Sherburne Commons. He
said the Board has had a number of meetings with Servant, Sherburne Commons, and counsel.
Chairman Kopko said on 20 August 2009 the Board transmitted to Servant a list of concerns and
conditions the Board feels are vital to protect the Town’s interests. He noted the Town is not
currently in agreement with Servant on some issues and are continuing to negotiate. Ms.
Roggeveen added that the Board has made major concessions to any prospective buyer by
including the Sherburne Commons warrant articles in the 21 September 2009 Special Town
Meeting Warrant, but wants the public to know that it is also acting with due diligence in the
negotiations. Attorney Kevin Dale, representing Sovereign Bank which is the creditor for Sherburne
Commons, said his client is happy the Board is willing to negotiate but feels the negotiations are at
a stalemate, noting he is aware that Servant responded to the Board’s 20 August letter on 24
August and that more work needs to be done.
The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:35 PM.
Approved the 9th day of June, 2010.