HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes July 8, 2010_201402061620218430BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of July 8, 2010. 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, Patricia Roggeveen, and Whiting Willauer. Chairman Roggeveen called the
meeting to order at 9:03 AM in open session.
Chairman Roggeveen gave an update on recent meetings with representatives from Nantucket
Human Services Center, Inc. regarding its human services center/affordable housing project slated
to be constructed on Town-owned land. Chairman Roggeveen discussed conditions that she feels
should be included in a lease with the Human Services Center group, including timetables and
milestones. The Board consensus is that it will not allow affordable housing to be built on the
property without the human services center being constructed concurrently. Chairman Roggeveen
said the Human Services Center group is in the process of drafting a lease that works for them,
and will be vetted by the Board upon its submission. Discussion followed among Board members
on the Human Services Center, Inc. proposed business plan and how it is shifting from a rental
income model to a fundraising model. Also discussed was what could happen to the property itself
if local human services agencies do not move to the new human services center. Town Manager
C. Elizabeth Gibson noted that the Saltmarsh Center is looking to move from its current location,
and this site in question might work for them. Mr. Kopko said the Board should have Nantucket
Human Services Center, Inc. sign an agreement that they will meet certain milestones within
specific timeframes; and if these milestones are not met within the timeframe, the project may not
proceed.
Regarding the Board’s discussion on a possible Reserve Fund transfer for a dedicated minute-
taker for the Finance Committee, Ms. Gibson asked the Board to consider funding an unfilled
position in the Finance Department from the Reserve Fund. The position would include
administrative support and minute-taking for the Finance Committee, but would also add support to
the Finance Department. She suggested that the position could be funded part-time for FY 2011,
with funding for full-time starting in FY 2012. The Board consensus is to support Ms. Gibson’s
recommendation, without benefits if possible, but with benefits if necessary.
At 9:24 AM, Mr. Atherton moved to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of real estate
disposition items (Pearl/Town property/Surfside; 58A Orange Street; Washington Street parking lot
easement relocations) and potential litigation (Vanessa Noel liquor license revocation appeal), not
to return to open session; Mr. Kopko seconded. So voted, all in favor by roll call vote.
Approved this 21st day of July, 2010.
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
8 JULY 2010 – 9:00 AM
TOWN BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM
16 BROAD STREET
NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
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No documents distributed.