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Home My WebLink AboutBOSminutes201006161 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of June 16, 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, Patricia Roggeveen, and Whiting Willauer. Chairman Roggeveen called the meeting to order at 6:12 PM following the NRTA meeting. I. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Marine and Coastal Resources Department: Town of Nantucket Coastal Oil Spill Response Plan Now Online. Emergency Management Coordinator Dave Fronzuto reviewed the coastal oil spill response plan. Mr. Fronzuto noted that the Emergency Management department has partnered with NPD, NFD, Health Department, and the Harbor Fuel on the coordination of a response plan. 2. Assistant Town Manager Gregg Tivnan noted that the Milestone Road paving project is completed. 4. Mr. Tivnan noted that the paving of Surfside Road begins on June 24 and its exact location is between Fairground Road and Vesper Lane. Mr. Tivnan urged motorists to take different routes whenever possible. 4. Mr. Tivnan noted that the Board of selectmen will be hosting the Public, Education and Government (PEG) workshop on Wednesday, June 23 at the 2 Fairgrounds Conference Room. 5. Mr. Tivnan mentioned that on Monday, June 21 at the Nantucket High School Auditorium, the Department of Public Utilities will have a public hearing on National Grid Petition regarding Wind Power. II. PUBLIC COMMENT None. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS AND PENDING CONTRACTS 1. Approval of Minutes of 16 September 2009 at 6:00 PM. The minutes of 16 September 2009 at 6:00 PM were approved by unanimous consent of the Board. 2. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 13 June 2010. The payroll warrant for week ending 13 June 2010 was approved by unanimous consent of the Board. 3. Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pending Contracts for 16 June 2010. Mr. Fronzuto reviewed the Marine Department contract and answered questions from the Board. Mr. McDougall reviewed the Fire Department contract. Mr. Tivnan reviewed other contracts. Mr. Atherton moved to approve the treasury warrant and pending contracts for 16 June 2010; Mr. Willauer seconded. All in favor, so voted. IV. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS 1. Marine and Coastal Resources Department: Request for Acceptance of Gift of $41,800 from Nantucket Community Association for Nutrient Water Quality Monitoring Project. Mr. Atherton moved to accept the gift with thanks; Mr. Willauer seconded. All in favor, so voted. 2 2. Request for Transfer of Mobile Food Unit License from Ben Shelton d/b/a The Ice Cream Man to J & L Distributors Inc. d/b/a Cisco Sweets & Treats. Owners of Cisco Sweets & Treats Phil Allen spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the license transfer; Mr. Willauer seconded. All in favor, so voted. 3. Request for Execution of Quitclaim Deed, Reservation of Easement and Agreement for Conveyance of Property on Muskeget Island to Nantucket Islands Land Bank Pursuant to Article 9 of December 8, 2008 Special Town Meeting (Continued from 2 June 2010; 9 June 2010). Planning Director Andrew Vorce reviewed the request and asked for extra time for NLB and NLC to work out details. Allen Reinhard, in representation of NLB, commented that the steps taken tonight will be of “historic importance”. Chairman Roggeveen gave special thanks to Crocker Snow, Lynn Zimmerman from Nantucket Land Council, and Eric Savetsky from Nantucket Land Bank. Mr. Kopko moved to approve the request as presented; Mr. Atherton seconded. So voted, 4-0. Mr. Willauer abstained. 4. Request for Approval of Amendment to Conservation Restriction to be Held by Nantucket Land Council, Inc. for Western Portion of Land Located on Muskeget Island (Continued from 2 June 2010; 9 June 2010). Mr. Chadwick expressed concern in signing the conservation restriction without total approval of Crocker Snow. Mr. Kopko moved to approve the request as presented; Mr. Atherton seconded. All in favor, so voted. 5. 2010 – 2011 Annual Committee Appointments. Chairman Roggeveen asked the Board members to consider the idea of not accepting all applicants if the Board is not comfortable with the pool of candidates. The Board members agreed to continue on July 7. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing to Consider Modification/Fee Increases of Parks and Recreation Commission Fee Schedule. Chairman Roggeveen opened the public hearing. Parks and Recreation Director Jimmy Manchester answered questions from the Board on the proposed fees. Chairman Roggeveen closed the public hearing. Mr. Atherton moved to approve the new fees schedule as proposed by the Parks and Recreation Commission; Mr. Willauer seconded. All in favor, so voted. 2. Public Hearing to Consider Application for New Mobile Food Unit License for Tiki Treats d/b/a Tiki Treats. Chairman Roggeveen opened the public hearing. Michelle St. Martin spoke in favor of the application and mentioned she has worked out schedules with Phil Allen to guarantee there are no schedule conflicts. Chris Morris spoke in favor of the application. Chairman Roggeveen closed the public hearing. Mr. Atherton move to approve the application; Mr. Chadwick seconded. All in favor, so voted. 3. Public Hearing to Consider Application for Public Assembly Permit for Sustainable Nantucket’s Farm Fresh Feast and Summer Soiree Event to be Held at Moors End Farm, Polpis Road, Nantucket, MA from 6:00PM to 10:00PM on Saturday, 24 July 2010. Chairman Roggeveen opened the public hearing. Sustainable Nantucket Executive Director Michelle Whelan spoke in favor of the application. Chairman Roggeveen closed the public hearing. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the application; Mr. Kopko seconded. All in favor, so voted. 3 4. Public Hearing to Consider Petition for Verizon Plan # 2238 for Joint Pole Relocation (Pole # 81/1) on High Street Near Intersection of High Street and Pleasant Street. Chairman Roggeveen opened the public hearing. Ken Horyn of Verizon reviewed the request. Chairman Roggeveen closed the public hearing. Mr. Willauer moved to approve the petition; Mr. Atherton seconded. All in favor, so voted. 5. Public Hearing to Consider Petition for National Grid Plan # 8330309 to Install and Maintain Manholes, Conduit, Wires and Ducts Along Public Way At/Near 110 Pleasant Street. Chairman Roggeveen opened the public hearing. Steve Bretton of National Grid reviewed the request. Chairman Roggeveen closed the public hearing. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the petition; Mr. Atherton seconded. All in favor, so voted. 6. Public Hearing to Consider Application for New Entertainment License for Hither Creek, LLC d/b/a Millie’s for Premises Located at 326 Madaket Road. Chairman Roggeveen opened the public hearing. Attorney Kevin Dale spoke in favor of the application. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the entertainment license as requested. So voted, 3-2. Mr. Atherton abstained. Mr. Willauer opposed. VI. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 1. Traffic Safety Work Group: Request for Public Hearing Regarding Removal of Stop Sign on Old South Road at Lovers Lane. Mr. Atherton moved to schedule a public hearing for removal of the stop sign; Mr. Chadwick seconded. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the removal of the stop signs on Old South Road at the level of Lovers Lane with signage on Lovers Lane indicating change in signage, and with effective date to be before July; Mr. Atherton seconded. All in favor, so voted. VII. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT 1. Article 68 Work Group Update. Dr. Peter Boyce gave an update on the work group members: Lucinda Young is the Chairman, Peter Boyce the Vice Chairman, and Lee Saperstein is Secretary. Dr. Boyce reviewed the topics discussed by the group, mentioning the workgroup suggested the Board members a change the charge (attached document). Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the recommendation about changing the charge; Mr. Atherton seconded. All in favor, so voted. 2. Committee Reports. Mr. Kopko mentioned that in yesterday’s Community Preservation Committee (CPC) meeting the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) project was discussed and there is some misunderstanding on the funds granted to AHTF. Mr. Atherton asked Chairman Roggeveen to add to the Board’s agenda a discussion regarding moving the Board of Selectmen’s meetings to the Public Safety Facility Community Room, 4 Fairgrounds Road. Mr. Kopko recommended legal advice before moving. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:32 PM. Approved the 8th day of February, 2017.