HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes February 3, 2010_201402061620174836BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 3 February 2010. 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 6:01 PM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Housing Specialist Susan Witte announced that Nantucket affordable housing outreach initiative
videos are available for viewing on You-Tube as well as the Town’s website.
There will be a Finance Committee public hearing on Tuesday, 9 February 2010 at 4:00 PM at 2
Fairgrounds Road to review 2010 Annual Town Meeting Warrant articles.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Cooper inquired whether a proposed land transfer off Bunker Road will have any impact
on an old airplane crash site in the vicinity.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS, PENDING CONTRACTS
Approval of Minutes of 6 January 2010 at 6:00 PM; 7 January 2010 at 9:00 AM. The minutes of 6
January 2010 at 6:00 PM and 7 January 2010 at 9:00 AM as amended were approved by the
unanimous consent of the meeting.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 31 January 2010. The payroll warrant for the week
ending 31 January 2010 was approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 3 February 2010. Town Manager C.
Elizabeth Gibson reviewed the various pending contracts. Marine Superintendent Dave Fronzuto
and Health Director Richard Ray reviewed the Massachusetts Estuaries Project contract extension.
Town Biologist Tara Riley reviewed the Coastal Habitat Grant application. The treasury warrant
and pending contracts for 3 February 2010 were approved by the unanimous consent of the
meeting.
CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS
Request for Approval of Radar Speed Signs on Sankaty Road and New Street, Siasconset.
Attorney Steven Cohen spoke in favor of the request and clarified that he is seeking the Board’s
permission to apply to the Historic District Commission (HDC) for the radar speed signs. A
discussion among Board members followed. Traffic Safety Work Group member Jack Gardner said
he is not in favor of the request. Mr. Ray said he feels a sign of this type with no enforcement can
be a nuisance. Police Chief William Pittman noted that the request has been reviewed by the
Traffic Safety Work Group who made no recommendation, adding that the sign is viewed to be
under the purview of the HDC. Ms. Roggeveen moved to deny the request for radar speed signs
on Sankaty Road and New Street, Siasconset; Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted 3-2. Mr. Atherton
and Mr. Reinhard were opposed.
Planning Office: Request for Formal Acceptance of Various Easements Granted to the Town of
Nantucket. Chairman Kopko commended the Planning Office for working to “clean up” various
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Town land issues. Mr. Reinhard moved to accept various easements granted to the Town as
presented; Mr. Atherton seconded. All in favor, so voted.
Request for Execution of Purchase and Sale Agreement, Quitclaim Deed and Settlement
Statement for Conveyance of Town “Yard Sale” Property Described as Portion of West Tristram
Avenue, Map 32, Parcel 60, also known as Parcel U1, Pursuant to Vote on Article 118 of 2008
Annual Town Meeting and Vote of Board of Selectmen on 2 December 2009. Mr. Reinhard moved
to approve the execution of the purchase and sale agreement, quitclaim deed, and settlement
statement regarding West Tristram Avenue Parcel U1; Ms. Roggeveen seconded. All in favor, so
voted.
Request for Execution of Purchase and Sale Agreement, Quitclaim Deed and Settlement
Statement for Conveyance of Town “Yard Sale” Property Described as 12 ½ Sherburne Turnpike,
Map 30, Parcel 174.1, also known as Parcel P-2, Pursuant to Vote on Article 73 of 2007 Annual
Town Meeting and Vote of Board of Selectmen on 30 December 2009. Mr. Reinhard moved to
approve the execution of the purchase and sale agreement, quitclaim deed, and settlement
statement regarding 12 ½ Sherburne Turnpike; Ms. Roggeveen seconded. All in favor, so voted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing to Consider Amendment of the Nantucket Town Sewer District and Siasconset
Sewer District Pursuant to Section 10 of the Nantucket Sewer Act (Continued from 20 January
2010). Planning Director Andrew Vorce recommended 76 Hummock Pond Road (Article 40 of the
2010 Annual Town Meeting) for inclusion into the Nantucket Town Sewer District. Chairman Kopko
closed the public hearing. Ms. Roggeveen moved to make a positive recommendation regarding
Article 40; Mr. Reinhard seconded. All in favor, so voted. Mr. Vorce reviewed Article 38 of the 2010
Annual Town Meeting, noting it started as an “errors and omissions” article but subsequently
properties from citizen warrant Article 39 of the 2010 Annual Town Meeting have been included.
Ms. Roggeveen moved to make a positive recommendation regarding Article 38; Mr. Reinhard
seconded. All in favor, so voted. Mr. Roggeveen moved to make a negative recommendation
regarding Article 39; Mr. Reinhard seconded. All in favor, so voted.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
Review of Department of Public Works Pavement Management Plan. Department of Public Works
(DPW) Director Jeff Willett explained that the Town’s pavement management plan vendor
MacTech completed a study in 2005 which included the recommendation for the Town to invest
approximately $1.3 million per year to maintain the current roads at a B+ rating level. Mr. Willett
said that the Town has not kept up with road maintenance at the recommended level, noting that
Chapter 90 limits how and where state money is spent. He added that on average, over the last
five years, the Town has underfunded paving in accordance with the MacTech report by
approximately $700,000 per year. Mr. Willett reviewed various aspects of the MacTech report. A
discussion among Board members followed. Mr. Atherton said he feels the Town is not being cost
effective by not spending money on road improvements and said he would like to discuss using the
Solid Waste Enterprise Fund reserve fund for road maintenance.
SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT
Determination of Future Role of Cable Television Advisory Committee. Chairman Kopko noted that
the first meeting regarding a public, educational, and governmental (PEG) access channel was
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held last week and a question arose on the future role of the Cable Television Advisory Committee
(CTAC). CTAC member Jennifer Erichsen said now that the cable television license renewal is
complete, CTAC is technically no longer required; however, she asked if CTAC should participate
in the PEG channel discussions. Mr. Chadwick suggested that CTAC come back to the Board with
a suggested mission statement for the future. Ms. Roggeveen said if CTAC provides the Board
with basic information on its former role it will help the Board make its decision. A discussion
among Board members followed. Mr. Atherton suggested keeping CTAC as it is, noting its historic
knowledge will be helpful. No action was taken.
Committee Reports. Individual Board members gave status reports for the committees on which
they serve as representatives or liaisons. Chairman Kopko requested Board permission for the
Human Services Collaborative Study Work Group to convene a public information meeting at the
school to explain details of its proposal. The Board consensus was to grant permission as
requested.
The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:37 PM.
Approved the 13th day of October, 2010.