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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOSminutes201003241 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of March 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, Brian J. Chadwick, Michael Kopko, Allen B. Reinhard, and Patricia Roggeveen. Chairman Kopko called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM after the County Commissioners meeting. I. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Town of Nantucket Recipient of 2010 Annual e-Government Award with Distinction. 2. 2010 Annual Town Meeting Starts Monday, 5 April 2010 at 6:00 PM at Nantucket High School; Annual Town Election is on Tuesday, 13 April 2010 – Polls Open from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM at Nantucket High School. 3. No Board of Selectmen Meeting on 31 March, 2010; 7 April, 2010. 4. Town Manager C. Elizabeth Gibson introduced the new Assistant Town Manager Gregg Tivnan to the Board. 5. Mr. Kopko mentioned that the Civic League “Meet the Candidates” forum is on Saturday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Athenaeum Great Hall. II. PUBLIC COMMENT None. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS AND PENDING CONTRACTS 1. Approval of Minutes of 23 September 2009 at 6:00 PM. The minutes of 23 September 2009 at 6:00 PM were approved by unanimous consent of the Board. 2. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 21 March 2010. The payroll warrant for week ending 21 March 2010 was approved by unanimous consent of the Board. 3. Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 24 March 2010. The treasury warrant and pending contracts for 24 March 2010 were approved by unanimous consent of the Board. IV. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS 1. Nantucket Autism Speaks Resource Center: Request for Proclamation Regarding World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April 2010; Request to Proclaim 15-21 August 2010 Autism Awareness Week. Nantucket Autism Speaks Resource Center Director Kim Horyn spoke in favor of the proclamation. She mentioned that April 2nd has been designed as the World Autism Awareness day by the United Nations. Ms. Roggeveen moved to adopt the proclamation; Mr. Reinhard seconded. All in favor, so voted. Ms. Horyn noted that Autism Awareness week from August 15 to August 21. Ms. Roggeveen moved to adopt the proclamation of the week of August 15 to 21 as the Autism Awareness Week; Mr. Reinhard seconded. All in favor, so voted. 2. Butnell Corporation/Planning Board: Request for Acceptance of Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement In and Over That Portion of Grantor’s Land Designated as “Shared Use Path” for Purpose of Construction, Use and Maintenance of Sidewalk and/or Bicycle Lane Within the Limits 2 of “Shared Use Path” on Orange Street, Nantucket, MA. Mr. Reinhard moved to approve the acceptance of grant as presented; Ms. Roggeveen seconded. All in favor, so voted. 3. Request for Execution of Purchase and Sale Agreement for Conveyance of Town “Yard Sale” Property Described as 34 Nobadeer Avenue, Map 88, Parcel 2, Pursuant to Vote on Article 85 of 2009 Annual Town Meeting and Vote of Board of Selectmen on 2 December 2009. Attorney Arthur Reade spoke in favor of the request and mentioned that Planning Board has already approved . Mr. Reinhard moved to approve the purchase and sale of the parcel as presented; Ms. Roggeveen seconded. All in favor, so voted. 4. Planning Office: Request for Formal Acceptance of Various Easements Granted to the Town of Nantucket. Planning Director Andrew Vorce spoke in favor of the easements. Mr. Atherton moved to accept the easements as presented; Ms. Roggeveen seconded. All in favor, so voted. 5. Request for Declaration and Disposition of Surplus Property: 2007 Polaris Ranger 6X6 Vehicle. Ms. Gibson noted that the vehicle was obtained through the Parks and Recreation Commission under the lifeguard program which is now part of the Marine Department programs. Nantucket Land Bank is interested in acquiring the vehicle. Ms. Roggeveen moved to approve the request as presented; Mr. Atherton seconded. So voted, 4-0. Mr. Reinhard abstained. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing to Consider Application for New Entertainment License for Cisco Brewers, Inc. d/b/a Cisco Brewers, C. Randolph Hudson, Manager, for Premises Located at 5 Bartlett Farm Road, Nantucket (Continued from 17 March 2010).Chairman Kopko recused himself from this matter. Ms. Roggeveen acted as the Chairman. She mentioned this is a continuation from last week’s public hearing. Attorney Rich Hucksam from Town Counsel’s Office spoke on the application and the role of the Board. PLUS Zoning Compliance Coordinator Marcus Silverstein mentioned that 5 Bartlett Farm Road is protected by the Massachusetts General Law agricultural statute chapter 48, s. 3. Attorney Sarah Alger spoke in favor of the application, noting the applicant’s intentions are to provide a safe and fun place for the community. Chairman Roggeveen opened the public hearing. Abutters John and Kate O’Connor spoke in favor of the application. John Bartlett said he does not oppose to the granting of the entertainment license. John St. Laurent from the Nantucket Town Association (NTOA) spoke in favor. Elizabeth Brown from Big Brothers Big Sisters noted what a great promoter Cisco is. Chris Emery, Michelle Perkins, and Ryan Borginson spoke in favor of the application. Carl Brochert spoke in favor and urged all involved in Cisco Brewery to be safe concerned about patrons driving. Jim Pignatto mentioned he will be getting married at the brewery in October. Tony Disavino mentioned that Cisco Brewery always supports island charities. Ms. Roggeveen asked Police Department Chief William Pittman to address police reports. Mr. Pittman mentioned that most of the police reports were checks with no bigger issues and no problems related to parking. Cisco employee Jim Agnew feels said that Cisco Brewery will be a fun place, still professional as it has always been. Ms. Alger reviewed the hours: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM and until 10:00 PM for special events. Curtis Barnes spoke against the application because he is concerned about daily parking. Chairman Roggeveen closed the public hearing. Mr. Chadwick proposed to review this application back in June 23. Mr. Reinhard feels that Cisco owners have always been very responsible and the Cisco has grown to become a “remarkable place” on the island. Mr. Atherton moved to approve the business hours from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM on a daily basis and until 10:00 PM on 22 special events; and moved to approve the 3 application on the understanding that Cisco owners will come back to the Board for a public hearing at the end of June and mid-August; Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted, 4-0. 2. Public Hearing to Consider 2010-11 Seasonal Liquor License Renewals (Continued from 17 March 2010). The Board discussed with Ms. Gibson about the non-license renewal of some of the applications. Tax Collector Elizabeth Brown mentioned that the interest rate goes up from 14% to 16% once the license is placed. Ms. Roggeveen expressed her opposition to the non-renewal of licenses. Chairman Kopko noted that one of the establishments owes $41,000 in license. Curtis Barnes does not think that for establishments that owe money should get their licenses renewed. Ms. Gibson mentioned that the renewal of licenses differ from the actual issuance of licenses. Discussion among the Board members. Chairman Kopko proposed to renew all licenses and to schedule a public hearing on the three applications with debts. Mr. Reinhard moved to renew all licenses and withhold issuance of the three pending for public hearing for which applicants will be noticed; Ms. Roggeveen seconded. On the motion, all in favor, so voted. 3. Public Hearing to Consider Implementing Capacity Utilization Fee for Sewer Connections, Pursuant to Provisions of Article 8 of Nantucket Sewer Act (Continued from 17 March 2010). Chairman Kopko mentioned this public hearing is a continuation from March 17. Natural Resources Coordinator Jeff Carlson reviewed a memo submitted by Town Counsel and answered questions from the Board. Chairman Kopko closed the public hearing. Mr. Atherton moved to adopt the regulation as presented; Ms. Roggeveen seconded. All in favor, so voted. VI. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT. Ms. Gibson mentioned that Town Administration met yesterday with representatives from Falmouth and from its Energy Committee regarding wind turbines and how to engage the community in supporting the construction of a wind turbine. VII. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT 1. Review of 2010 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Technical Amendments. Ms. Gibson reviewed technical amendments to the 2010 ATM warrant. Chairman Kopko noted regarding the Finance Committee comment on the Citizen Article for the Adult Community Day Care (Article 27) the language needs to be changed to “funding coming from the FY 2011 OIH Enterprise Fund budget instead of General Fund”. 2. Committee Reports. None. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:02 PM. Approved the 8th day of February, 2017.