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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOSminutes201005191 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of May 19, 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 6:01 PM. I. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Town Manager C. Elizabeth Gibson informed the public that next week and on June 2 there will be public hearings for the committees’ vacancies, with appointments on June 26. The list of vacancies is available online. 2. Ms. Gibson mentioned that the 4th of July fundraising t-shirts are for sale at the Visitor Services Center. 3. Chairman Roggeveen congratulated Michael Burdick who has been named Great Sachem of Massachusetts. II. PUBLIC COMMENT 1. D. Anne Atherton wishes Mr. Atherton a Happy birthday. 2. Venessa Moore inquired on updates regarding the long-term plan for the Miacomet Pond. Ms. Gibson answered that an administration work group is working on a long term plan that will be presented to the Board with recommendations and options. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS AND PENDING CONTRACTS 1. Approval of Minutes of 28 April 2010 at 6:00 PM; 5 May 2010 at 6:00 PM. Mr. Atherton asked if there is any update on the minute taker for the Article 68 work group. Ms. Gibson answered that there is none at the moment. The minutes of April 28 at 6:00 PM and May 5 at 6:00 PM have been approved by unanimous consent of the Board. 2. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 16 May 2010. The payroll warrant for week ending May 16, 2010 has been approved by unanimous consent of the Board. 3. Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 19 May 2010. The treasury warrant and pending contracts for May 19, 2010 have been approved by unanimous consent of the Board. IV. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS 1. NRTA: Request for Approval of Installation of Bus Shelters. NRTA Administrator Paula Leary mentioned that the plan is to build three bus shelters: one in Tom Nevers/Milestone, one in Old South Road/Macy Lane, and one by The Muse Parks and Ride. Ms. Leary requested the Board members for an approval of the shelters and to authorize Town Manager to sign the Historic District Commission (HDC) applications. Attorney Melissa Philbrick spoke in favor of the application and mentioned that Mike Burns has helped with the location selection. Ms. Leary and Ms. Philbrick answered questions from the Board members. Mr. Atherton moved to approve the installation of the bus shelters; to authorize Town Manager to sign the HDC applications; and to send an application letter to MassDOT; Mr. Kopko seconded. All in favor, so voted. 2 2. Request for Alteration of Town Sidewalk in Front of 7 Easy Street. Chairman Roggeveen recused herself from this matter. Sean Dew and Luke Gutelius spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the alteration of Town Sidewalk in front of 7 Easy Street; Mr. Kopko seconded. So voted, 4-0. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing to Consider National Grid Petition for NG Plan # 8013928 to Install 1-4” Conduit 98 Feet South of P43 on Hummock Pond Road; Then 103 Feet East on Somerset Lane to New Pullbox PB-45 on Somerset Lane to Remove Existing Primary. Chairman Roggeveen opened the public hearing. Steve Bretton of National Grid reviewed the request and spoke in favor of the application. Chairman Roggeveen closed the public hearing. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the petition; Mr. Willauer seconded. All in favor, so voted. 2. Public Hearing to Consider Application for New Common Victualler License for Bluefish Bakery, Sean Dew, Manager for Premises Located at 7 Easy Street, Nantucket. Chairman Roggeveen recused herself from this matter. Mr. Willauer opened the public hearing. Sean Dew spoke in favor of the application. Mr. Willauer closed the public hearing. Mr. Kopko moved to approve the application as presented; Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted, 4-0. 3. Public Hearing to Consider Application for New Common Victualler License for Centre Street Market and Bakery LLC d/b/a Petticoat Row Bakery, Donald Polvere Jr. and Tiina Polvere, Managers for Premises Located at 35 Centre Street, Nantucket. Chairman Roggeveen recused herself from this matter. Vice Chairman Willauer opened the public hearing. Ms. Philbrick spoke in favor of the application, noting this is a year round business. Vice Chairman Willauer closed the public hearing. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the application as presented; Mr. Kopko seconded. So voted, 4-0. 4. Public Hearing to Consider Application of Hither Creek, LLC d/b/a Millie’s, Christopher Cochran, Manager for Alteration of Premises of Seasonal All-Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for Premises Located at 326 Madaket Road, Nantucket. Chairman Roggeveen opened the public hearing. Attorney Rick Beaudette, in representation of the applicant, spoke in favor of the application. Mr. Beaudette reviewed the application, mentioning there is already a special permit from the Planning Board authorizing liquor license in the outside seating area. The business will be opened until 9:00 PM and there is not entertainment license for the outside area. The maximum number of seats is 89, including the inside and outside areas. Nantucket resident Andrew Levine, from 45 Starbuck Road, spoke in favor of the application. Nantucket resident Ken Giles spoke against the application. Madaket Homeowners Association President Charles Stott spoke against the application. Nantucket Police Department (NPD) Chief of Police William Pittman answered questions from the Board. Mr. Attorney asked the Board members to consider the five letters of support that have been added to the Board’s packet. Millie’s owner Ande Grennan said that his intentions are to have a successful business, a place for families and neighbors to enjoy. Chairman Roggeveen closed the public hearing. Attorney Paul DeRensis from Town Counsel’s Office and Chief Pittman answered questions form the Board members. Mr. Kopko spoke in favor of the application. Chairman Roggeveen agrees the business should be given an opportunity. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the application as requested; Mr. Kopko seconded. So voted, 3-2. Mr. Atherton and Mr. Willauer opposed. 3 5. Public Hearing to Consider Application for Amended Entertainment License for Joseph V. Arno d/b/a Easy Street, Joseph V. Arno, Manager for Premises Located at 31 Easy Street, Nantucket. Chairman Roggeveen recused herself from this matter. Vice Chairman Willauer opened the public hearing. Attorney Ken Gullicksen spoke in favor of the application and requested to extend the hours of entertainment license until 1:00 AM. Mr. Gullicksen mentioned that the application is to extend hours but also to eliminate restrictions on closing windows. Vice Chairman Willauer closed the public hearing. Mr. Kopko moved to amend license to allow non amplifying music until 11:00 PM and cd’s and television until 1:00 AM; Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted, 4-0. Chairman Roggeveen asked NPD staff to keep track of noise complaints on all establishments with extended licenses. VI. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 1. Ms. Gibson mentioned that the Open Meeting Law changes go into effect on July 1, 2010. Town Administration is working on issuing protocols for the different Boards, committees, and commissions. The Board members and Ms. Gibson discussed on having e-copies of agenda packets available at the Town’s website. 2. Ms. Gibson reminded the Board that a few years ago the Town Assistant proposed an initiative to improve conditions in lower Broad Street and that the Board was in favor of the proposal. Ms. Gibson reviewed the potential improvements proposal and noted that funding sources need to be identified. Ms. Gibson added a preliminary packet for the Board members to review. 3. Ms. Gibson reviewed a draft copy of the ATM warrant, promising to continue revision on May 26. 4. Mr. Atherton mentioned that he would like to discuss the Board of Selectmen goals on Wednesdays’ meetings. VII. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT 1. Harbor Plan Implementation Committee: Review of Harbor Plan Priorities and Update on Priority Recommendations of the Committee (Continued from 12 May 2010). Sarah Oktay gave a progress report on the Harbor Plan Implementation Committee (HPIC). She reviewed the HPIC current priorities. Chairman Roggeveen asked Ms. Oktay to focus on two areas: water quality issues and public education. Ms. Oktay answered questions from the Board. Mr. Chadwick left the meeting at 9:05 PM. 2. Discussion Regarding Guidelines and Process for Request for Proposals for Annual Health and Human Services Contracts for FY 2012; Review of Proposed Charge to Council for Human Services (Continued from 12 May 2010). Mr. Kopko reviewed the recommendations for changing the Council for Human Services issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP) to contracts for specific services on behalf of the Town of Nantucket. Mr. Kopko reviewed how contracts have been historically awarded and how the new proposed process will be. Mr. Chadwick returned to the meeting at 9:15 PM. Discussion among the Board members on having a facilitator to help through the new process. 4 3. Committee Reports. Mr. Kopko mentioned that the Community Preservation Committee met yesterday. The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:34 PM. Approved the 15th day of February, 2017.