HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes February 24, 2010_201402061620191243BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of February 24, 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, Michael Kopko, Allen Reinhard, and Patricia Roggeveen. Brian Chadwick was
absent. Chairman Kopko called the meeting to order at 6:51 PM, following a meeting of the Board
of Health and County Commissioners.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Manager C. Elizabeth Gibson announced that Wannacomet Water Company employee J.
Curtis Glidden celebrates his 40th anniversary with Town of Nantucket this year. Wannacomet
Manager Robert Gardner commended Mr. Glidden.
The US Census Bureau is recruiting workers for the 2010 Census.
Deputy Police Chief Charles Gibson reviewed the Public Safety Facility pending contracts and
gave an update on the building construction. Ms. Roggeveen thanked Mr. Gibson for a good tour of
the facility recently, noting he is doing a great job as the Owner’s Project Manager for the facility
and she is very comfortable that he’s looking out for the Town’s interests.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Cooper questioned the on-going upkeep and maintenance of the Public Safety Facility.
Ms. Gibson addressed his questions.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS, PENDING CONTRACTS
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 21 February 2010. The payroll warrant for week
ending 21 February 2010 was approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 24 February 2010. The treasury warrant
and pending contracts for 24 February 2010 were approved by the unanimous consent of the
meeting.
CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS
Nantucket Dreamland Foundation: Request for Grant of Easement for Use of Public Sidewalks
Located North and East of Oak Street and Easy Street from Old North Wharf to Broad Street
Pursuant to Dreamland’s Open Space Requirements Imposed by MGL Chapter 91 for Waterways
Licenses and Regulations of MA Department of Environmental Protection. Ms. Roggeveen recused
herself from this matter. Chairman Kopko noted that the requested easement was approved by the
County tonight. Mr. Reinhard moved to approve the grant of open space easement, covenant, and
maintenance agreement for the Nantucket Dreamland Foundation as presented; Mr. Atherton
seconded. All in favor, so voted.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
Ms. Gibson recommended that the Board send a letter of thanks to the Nantucket Yacht Club for
printing 400 copies of the newly revised liquor rules and regulations at no cost to the Town. The
Board agreed to do so.
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SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT
Update on Public Information Meeting Regarding Town Human Services. Chairman Kopko gave an
update on the meeting held yesterday regarding proposed changes to the Town’s human services
department.
Review Options Regarding Department of Human Services. Chairman Kopko said there have been
some concerns voiced over the timing of the proposed elimination of the Department of Human
Services; he reviewed timing and funding options, noting the Board will be taking no action tonight
as Mr. Chadwick is not present. Some discussion followed among Board members. Mr. Atherton
asked the Board to consider other options that don’t include the elimination of the Department and
to direct the Town Manager to prepare a funding amount that enables the Department to meet its
mission, noting the Department could be funded from the Reserve Fund. Ms. Roggeveen and Mr.
Reinhard spoke against Mr. Atherton’s proposal. Mr. Atherton moved to consider other options that
don’t include the elimination of the Department and to direct the Town Manager to prepare a
funding amount that enables the Department to meet its mission. Mr. Reinhard asked for
clarification on the motion; Mr. Atherton explained his intent. Further discussion among Board
members followed. Mr. Atherton’s motion died for lack of a second. The Board agreed to discuss
the matter again at its 3 March 2010 meeting. Chairman Kopko discussed a budget issue with the
Human Services Contract Review Committee (CRC) recommendations and asked the Board to
fully fund the CRC request of $317,000 for FY 2011 regardless of eliminating or continuing the
Department of Human Services, noting there are a couple of funding sources for this. Ms.
Roggeveen so moved; Mr. Reinhard seconded. All in favor, so voted.
Committee Reports. None.
Ms. Roggeveen moved to transfer Lavon Day’s (recently deceased) taxicab license to her spouse
Frank Day pursuant to section F(3) of the Taxi Regulations (legacy transfer); Mr. Reinhard
seconded. All in favor, so voted.
The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Approved the 20th day of October, 2010.