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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes October 27, 2010_201402061620255149BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 27 October 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, Patricia Roggeveen, and Whiting Willauer. Chairman Roggeveen called the meeting to order at 6:42 PM following a meeting of the County Commissioners. I. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. The 2011 Annual Town Meeting Warrant is open for the submission of citizen articles through 18 November 2010 at 4:00 PM. A minimum of ten registered voter signatures is required for submittal. 2. Town Counsel will be available to assist citizens with "How to Prepare a Warrant Article" on Wednesday, 3 November 2010 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Town Building Conference Room. 3. Town Manager C. Elizabeth Gibson announced that the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) is sponsoring “Red Ribbon Week” through 31 October 2010 to promote healthy choices. 4. Ms. Gibson announced that ASAP is now operating the Teen Center and looking for volunteers at certain times. 5. Mr. Willauer noted there will be a public hearing of the Shellfish Management Plan Oversight Committee on 10 November 2010 at 4:00 PM at 2 Fairgrounds Road, to review a draft Shellfish Management Plan. II. PUBLIC COMMENT None. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS, PENDING CONTRACTS 1. Approval of Minutes of 21 April 2010 at 6:00 PM; 13 October 2010 at 6:00 PM. The minutes of 21 April 2010 at 6:00 PM and 13 October 2010 at 6:00 PM were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. 2. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 24 October 2010. The payroll warrant for the week ending 24 October 2010 was approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting. 3. Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 27 October 2010. Ms. Gibson reviewed the pending contract. Mr. Willauer moved to approve the treasury warrant and pending contract for 27 October 2010; Mr. Atherton seconded. All in favor, so voted. IV. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS 1. Parks and Recreation: Request for Acceptance of Gift of $4,000 from Ozone Classic for Picnic Benches. Ms. Gibson reviewed the request. Mr. Kopko moved to accept the gift of $4,000 from the Ozone Classic for picnic benches for various Parks and Recreation properties; Mr. Atherton seconded. All in favor, so voted. 1 2. 12 and 14 East Creek Road: Grant of Easement to Wannacomet Water Company and Town of Nantucket. Ms. Gibson noted the grant of easement is a condition of a Planning Board approval. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the grant of easement from 12 and 14 East Creek Road to the Wannacomet Water Company and the Town of Nantucket; Mr. Kopko seconded. All in favor, so voted. 3. Lola 41 Restaurant LLC d/b/a Lola 41: Request for Amendment of Entertainment License for Premises Located at 15 South Beach Street. Mr. Kopko recused himself from this matter. Attorney Kevin Dale, representing Lola 41, spoke in favor of the request for the use of a disc jockey on the evening of 30 October 2010. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the amendment to the entertainment license for Lola 41 to allow for a disc jockey on 30 October 2010; Mr. Atherton seconded. So voted 4-0. 4. Sfoglia Restaurant (Annual Wine/Malt Beverages Restaurant Licensee): Request for Approval of Closure for Winter 2010-2011 Season. Ms. Gibson noted that the Board previously authorized the Town Manager to approve temporary closures of more than three consecutive days of annual restaurant liquor license holders, but that this is a different situation as Sfoglia is requesting a lengthy closure period. Attorney Lori D’Elia, representing Sfoglia Restaurant, requested the matter be tabled for two weeks. Mr. Kopko said he would like to discuss the issue of annual restaurant liquor license closures, noting that annual license holders pay a lower rate than seasonal license holders as they are doing a service to the community by staying open year round. He added that Sfoglia asking to close for a season is tantamount to a seasonal license. Mr. Willauer agreed with Mr. Kopko and said Sfoglia should apply for a seasonal liquor license. Mr. Dale, whose law office represents the business owner, said this was a unique circumstance as the operators of Sfoglia are “gone” and there is an attempt to get new operators in place. The Board agreed to table the matter to its 10 November 2010 meeting. Ms. Gibson noted that if the current operator listed on the liquor license is no longer involved, that issue needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. Mr. Dale said it will be. V. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 1. FY 2011 Sewer Enterprise Fund; Solid Waste Enterprise Fund; Our Island Home Enterprise Fund First Quarter Reports. Our Island Home Director Pamela Meriam presented a first quarter report for the Our Island Home Enterprise Fund for FY 2011. Ms. Meriam reviewed general information about Our Island Home, acuity by census, and costs compared to revenue, noting that Our Island Home is losing money on all revenue sources except Medicare B. She reviewed budgeted vs. actual revenue and expenses, and noted that revenue looks “promising”. Ms. Meriam, Ms. Gibson, and Finance Assistant Director Irene Larivee answered questions from the Board; Ms. Larivee explained changes to the Our Island Home budget now that it has changed from part of the General Fund to an enterprise fund. Mr. Atherton asked as to the status of the Adult Community Day Center (ACDC) and a possible future relationship with Sherburne Commons for the program. Ms. Meriam said it doesn’t look promising. Department of Public Works Director Jeff Willett presented first quarter reports for the Sewer Enterprise Fund (SEF) and Solid Waste Enterprise Fund (SWEF) for FY 2011, noting that both mixed solid waste (MSW) and construction and demolition (C&D) tonnages are down compared to the same time last year, and continue to trend downward. A discussion followed among Board members and Mr. Willett on tonnage and how it compares to contract costs. Ms. Larivee reviewed SWEF and SEF revenue and 2 3 expenditure sources. The Board discussed the Sewer Privilege Fee and whether the cost of the fee will need to be increased as buildable lots are bought by entities such as the Nantucket Land Bank and the fee does not apply. The Board agreed to place the discussion of the possible expansion of sewer districts as a future agenda item. Ms. Larivee reviewed cost containment measures that are being taken regarding the SEF and SWEF budgets, including reduced times of operation at the Take-it-or-Leave-it facility at the landfill. At 8:12 PM Mr. Kopko left the meeting. He returned at 8:14 PM. 2. FY 2012 Enterprise Fund Budget Projection Updates: Sewer Enterprise Fund; Solid Waste Enterprise Fund; Our Island Home Enterprise Fund. Ms. Gibson noted that there will be no Our Island Home presentation tonight. At 8:16 PM Mr. Willauer left the meeting. He returned at 8:18 PM. Ms. Gibson explained that if the Board decides to go forward with Phase II-B of the downtown sewer rehabilitation project or expand the sewer district to one of the sewer needs areas, the sewer rates couuld need to be increased, noting there will likely be a sewer rate hearing scheduled in November or December 2010. Ms. Larivee reviewed the SEF projection for FY 2012 as of 21 October 2010, noting a deficit in the amount of $408,772 is projected, and that additional revenue is likely to be needed in FY 2012 which is likely to require a rate increase. Ms. Larivee reviewed the SEF rate history and potential future projects. A discussion among Board members followed on payment options and rate issues associated with future projects. Ms. Larivee explained that there is a currently projected FY 2012 deficit for the SWEF in the amount of $653,090 for the third year of the landfill mining project and that the Finance Department is waiting on the certification of Free Cash which could be used to address the deficit. VI. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT 1. Committee Reports. Individual Board members gave status reports for the committees on which they serve as representatives or liaisons. Mr. Kopko noted that there is an issue with the Community Preservation Committee and the Affordable Housing Trust’s application for FY 2012 funding. He suggested this matter be taken up at the Board level at next week’s meeting. At 8:51 PM Chairman Roggeveen left the meeting. She returned at 8:53 PM. VII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:55 PM. Approved the 10th day of November, 2010. BOARD OF SELECTMEN 27 OCTOBER 2010 – 6:00 PM COURT ROOM, TOWN & COUNTY BUILDING 16 BROAD STREET NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS List of documents used at the meeting: III. 1. Draft minutes of 21 April 2010 at 6:00 PM; 13 October 2010 at 6:00 PM III. 3. Pending contracts spreadsheet for 27 October 2010 IV. 1. Memo from Parks and Recreation, re: acceptance of gift IV. 2. Letter from Jessie Glidden, re: 12 and 14 East Creek Road grant of easement; grant of easement document; associated map; email from Andrew Vorce, re: Planning Board approval; email from Bob Gardner, re: grant of easement IV. 3. Two letters from Vaughan, Dale, Hunter, Stetina & Beaudette, re: LoLa 41 request for disc jockey IV. 4. Letter from Vaughan, Dale, Hunter, Stetina & Beaudette, re: Sfoglia request for winter closing V. 1. Sewer and Solid Waste Enterprise Funds FY11 first quarter PowerPoint; Our Island Home Enterprise Fund FY11 first quarter PowerPoint V. 2. Email from Irene Larivee, re: Sewer and Solid Waste Enterprise Funds FY 12 overview; Sewer and Solid Waste Enterprise Funds FY 12 overview PowerPoint