HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes January 20, 2010_201402061620202336BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of January 20, 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 6:02 PM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Neil Paterson of the Human Services Collaborative Study Work Group gave a brief progress report
to the Board on the efforts of the Work Group.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS, PENDING CONTRACTS
Approval of Minutes of 5 June 2009 at 9:30 AM; 17 June 2009 at 6:00 PM. The minutes of 5 June
2009 at 9:30 AM and 17 June 2009 at 6:00 PM were approved by the unanimous consent of the
meeting.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 17 January 2010. The payroll warrant for the week
ending 17 January 2010 was approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 20 January 2010. Town Manager C.
Elizabeth Gibson reviewed the pending contract. The treasury warrant and pending contract for 20
January 2010 were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing to Consider a Request from Weller & Associates on Behalf of Kenneth C. Coffin,
Inc. for a Waiver from the Town of Nantucket Sanitary Sewer Policy to Allow Construction of a Low
Pressure (Force) Sewer System Within the Arrowhead Drive Subdivision Roadway. Chairman
Kopko opened the public hearing. Bill Weller of Weller and Associates spoke in favor of the request
and reviewed the proposed low pressure sewer system. Chairman Kopko noted that Department of
Public Works (DPW) Director Jeff Willett has recommended a waiver be approved. Catherine
Stover asked if the type of system being proposed is the same as the one installed at Cow Pond
Lane. Mr. Roggeveen noted the subdivision is within the Town sewer district. Chairman Kopko
closed the public hearing. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the waiver from the Town’s Sanitary
Sewer Policy to allow construction of a low pressure sewer system within proposed Arrowhead
Drive subdivision roadway; Ms. Roggeveen seconded. All in favor, so voted.
Public Hearing to Consider New Town and County Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic
Beverages. Chairman Kopko opened the public hearing. Ms. Gibson explained that the new rules
being proposed are a result of various liquor license violation incidents, noting that the Work Group
was established to review the rules governing licensees, noting that the draft regulations have
been reviewed by Town Counsel. Work Group member John O’Connor reviewed the proposed
changes, adding that the Work Group held 13 meetings and two public forums. Liquor license
holder and Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) President Amber Cantella spoke in
favor of the proposed new rules and regulations. Police Chief William Pittman reviewed various
technical amendments to the proposed rules and regulations. Julie Kingston, coordinator for a
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Drug-Free Community, spoke in favor of the proposed regulations. Chairman Kopko closed the
public hearing. A discussion among Board members followed on various concerns regarding the
proposed rules and regulations, including a proposed 35% reduction in liquor license fees and the
difference between state and local regulations. Mr. Atherton said he feels the Board should not act
on the fee issue tonight and that the fees should be separated from the regulations themselves.
Chief Pittman answered various questions from the Board. Mr. Reinhard moved to adopt the
proposed Town and County Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages, as amended
by Chief Pittman and by striking section XIII. 3. (Licensing Fee Credits), effective 1 March 2010;
Ms. Roggeveen seconded. All in favor, so voted.
Public Hearing to Consider Amendment of the Nantucket Town Sewer District and Siasconset
Sewer District Pursuant to Section 10 of the Nantucket Sewer Act. Planning Director Andrew Vorce
requested that the Board open the public hearing and continue the hearing to its 3 February 2010
meeting. Chairman Kopko opened the public hearing. Ms. Roggeveen moved to continue the
public hearing to the Board’s 3 February 2010 meeting; Mr. Reinhard seconded. All in favor, so
voted.
CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS
None.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
Update on 2010 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles. Ms. Gibson reviewed revisions to the draft
2010 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, noting the final draft is scheduled to be adopted by the Board
at its 27 January 2010 meeting.
SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT
Discuss Letter of Support for Possible New Courthouse (continued from 7 January 2010).
Chairman Kopko read a draft letter of support from the Board to Senator O’Leary and
Representative Madden regarding a possible new Nantucket courthouse. Ms. Roggeveen said the
hope is to nudge a process that the state can support, noting that the Board is not proposing that
the Town build a new courthouse. Mr. Atherton clarified that the Board is supporting the concept of
a new facility on Island, which is unlikely to be downtown and unlikely to be funded by the Town.
Mr. Reinhard moved to approve sending the proposed letter to Senator O’Leary and
Representative Madden; Mr. Atherton seconded. All in favor, so voted.
Decision on Effective Date for Our Island Home Enterprise Fund. Mr. Atherton spoke in favor of a 1
July 2010 effective date for the Our Island Home enterprise fund. Town Counsel Paul DeRensis
explained that the statute requires that an enterprise fund budget has to be adopted by the Board
120 days before the start of the fiscal year (1 March 2010). Ms. Gibson said if that is the case other
priority items must be put aside in order to implement an enterprise fund for Our Island Home if a 1
July 2010 start date is approved. Chairman Kopko suggested postponing the decision for one week
to allow staff time to respond. The Board agreed. Ms. Roggeveen noted she is against
implementing an enterprise fund for Our Island Home starting 1 July 2010.
Adoption of FY 2011 General Fund Budget Recommendations. Ms. Gibson presented a FY 2011
budget update to the Board, and reviewed recent changes made to the budget, including an
increase in the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund (SWEF) subsidy which will bring the projected gap to
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$3,494,324 as of 20 January 2010. Ms. Gibson reviewed proposed Town gap closure adjustments
to the budget, noting that the Town’s portion could be reduced to $196,475. She then reviewed
additional options to close the remaining Town budget gap. A discussion among Board members
followed on the presentation. Mr. Atherton said he feels the SWEF could be reduced by its reserve
fund amount to help reduce the gap. Finance Committee member Michael Rosen, Reverend
Jennifer Brooks, and Council for Human Services member Linda Williams spoke against the
proposed elimination of the Department of Human Services. A discussion followed on a proposed
human services collaborative and services which will continue to be offered. School Committee
member Robin Harvey thanked Town Administration for its work on the budget, noting the school
has been given a more reasonable number to work with. Mr. Reinhard moved to adopt the FY 2011
General Fund budget recommendation with the caveat that some changes can still occur; Ms.
Roggeveen seconded. All in favor, so voted.
The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:07 PM.
Approved the 13th day of October, 2010.