HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes January 26, 2011_201402061649127760BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 26 January 2011. 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, and Patricia Roggeveen. Whiting Willauer was absent.
Chairman Roggeveen called the meeting to order at 6:18 PM following a meeting of the County
Commissioners.
Chairman Roggeveen noted agenda item IV. 2. has been withdrawn.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Town Manager C. Elizabeth Gibson announced there will be a UMass Dartmouth SMAST
(School for Marine Science and Technology) Madaket and Long Pond Estuaries Draft Report
Presentation on Thursday, 27 January 2011 at 5:00 PM for the Board of Selectmen; and at 6:00
PM for the public at the Nantucket High School Cafeteria.
2. Ms. Gibson announced that Senators Keating and Wolf and Representative Madden will be on
Island Friday, 4 February 2011 for “district day”, and will be meeting with the Board at 3:00 PM
followed by an open question and answer session and a meet and greet.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS, PENDING CONTRACTS
1. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 23 January 2011. The payroll warrant for week
ending 23 January 2011 was approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
2. Approval of Treasury Warrant 26 January 2011. The treasury warrant for week ending 26
January 2011 was approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
3. Approval of Pending Contracts for 26 January 2011. Ms. Gibson reviewed the pending contract
regarding the towing, demolition, and disposal of the “Miss China” noting the Finance Committee
approved a transfer of up to $35,000 from the Reserve Fund for the expense and that the Seaport
Council is expected to reimburse the Town entirely. Ms. Gibson acknowledged Assistant
Harbormaster Sheila Lucey, Marine Superintendent Dave Fronzuto, Assistant Town Manager
Gregg Tivnan and Town Counsel for their hard work on this matter. Mr. Chadwick moved to
approve the pending contracts for 26 January 2011; Mr. Atherton seconded. So voted 4-0.
IV. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS
1. Board of Health Appointments. Chairman Roggeveen noted Jonas Baker has withdrawn his
name for consideration for the Board of Health, and that there are eight remaining applicants for
four seats: Harry Mintz, Malcolm W. MacNab, Aline Wommack, Ted Taylor, James Cooper, Helene
Weld, Tim Lepore, and Stephen Visco. By paper ballot, James Cooper was appointed to a one
year term, said term to expire 30 June 2012. Mr. Cooper received votes from Mr. Kopko, Chairman
Roggeveen, and Mr. Chadwick. By paper ballot, Malcolm MacNab was appointed to a two year
term, said term to expire 30 June 2013. Dr. MacNab received votes from Mr. Kopko, Chairman
Roggeveen, Mr. Atherton, and Mr. Chadwick. By paper ballot, Helene Weld and Stephen Visco
were appointed to three year terms, said terms to expire 30 June 2014. Ms. Weld received votes
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from Mr. Kopko, Chairman Roggeveen, and Mr. Chadwick. Mr. Visco received votes from
Chairman Roggeveen, Mr. Atherton, and Mr. Chadwick. Chairman Roggeveen, Mr. Atherton, and
Mr. Kopko all expressed interest in being the Board’s representative to the Board of Health. The
Board consensus is to wait for Mr. Willauer to be present before a Board representative is
appointed. Chairman Roggeveen thanked all the applicants and congratulated the appointees.
2. Town Clerk: Request for Salary Increase. This matter was withdrawn.
3. Request for Execution of Purchase and Sale Agreement, Quitclaim Deed and Grant of
Restrictions, Settlement Statement; Request for Acceptance of Grant of “One Big Beach”
Easement for Conveyance of Town “Yard Sale” Property Described as Portion of Holly Street and
Woodbine Street, Map 87, Parcel 153, Pursuant to Vote on Article 108 of 2008 Annual Town
Meeting and Vote of Board of Selectmen on 7 July 2010. Planning Director Andrew Vorce noted
that this transaction closes out the “Surfside west” group which offered voluntary “One Big Beach”
easements to the Town. He added this was a great accomplishment with no litigation and will result
in public access to the beach and the unused roads being placed back on the tax rolls. Mr. Kopko
said he gives credit to former Selectmen and Mr. Vorce for their work on the “One Big Beach”
program. Mr. Vorce also acknowledged former “One Big Beach” coordinator Doug Unruh and Mr.
Chadwick. Mr. Kopko moved to approve the execution of the purchase and sale agreement,
quitclaim deed and grant of restrictions, and settlement statement for portions of Holly and
Woodbine Streets as presented; Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted 4-0.
4. Request for Execution of Purchase and Sale Agreement, Quitclaim Deed and Grant of
Restrictions, and Settlement Statement for Conveyance of Town “Yard Sale” Property Described
as Portion of Holly Street, Map 87, Parcel 54, Pursuant to Vote on Article 108 of 2008 Annual Town
Meeting and Vote of Board of Selectmen on 7 July 2010. Mr. Kopko moved to approve the
execution of the purchase and sale agreement, quitclaim deed and grant of restrictions, and
settlement statement for a portion of Holly Street as presented; Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted
4-0.
5. Request for Execution of Purchase and Sale Agreement, Quitclaim Deed and Grant of
Restrictions, and Settlement Statement for Conveyance of Town “Yard Sale” Property Described
as Portion of Masquetuck Street, Map 87, Parcel 47, Pursuant to Vote on Article 108 of 2008
Annual Town Meeting and Vote of Board of Selectmen on 7 July 2010. Mr. Kopko moved to
approve the execution of the purchase and sale agreement, quitclaim deed and grant of
restrictions, and settlement statement for a portion of Masquetuck Street as presented; Mr.
Chadwick seconded. So voted 4-0.
V. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
1. FY 2011 Sewer Enterprise Fund; Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Second Quarter Reports.
Assistant Finance Director Irene Larivee said things are “looking better” for the Sewer Enterprise
Fund (SEF) and Solid Waste Enterprise Fund (SWEF). She reviewed mixed solid waste (MSW)
tonnage, noting tonnage is down 10.9% compared to this time last year. She noted construction
and demolition (C&D) tonnage is up 3.2% compared to this time last year, and second quarter
revenues are up 11.4%. Ms. Larivee reviewed solid waste cost centers. She reviewed SWEF
revenues of $1.6 million and SWEF expenses of approximately $3.7 million. Ms. Larivee reviewed
the SEF, noting billable flow is up 25.8% for the first six months of FY 2011 and up 23.5% for
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December 2011. She added that SEF revenues total approximately $3.68 million for the second
quarter and expenses total approximately $2.89 million. Ms. Larivee reviewed next steps for the
SEF and SWEF. Ms. Larivee answered questions from the Board throughout the presentation.
VI. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT
1. Adoption of FY 2012 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget; Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget. Ms.
Larivee reviewed assumptions made for the FY 2012 SEF budget, noting a 0% increase in sewer
fee income and a 57% decrease in Privilege Fee revenue. Some discussion followed on SEF
expense assumptions. Ms. Larivee said the projected revenue for FY 2012 is $5.16 million which
will result in a deficit of $537,499. She recommended using retained earnings of $537,499 to
balance the budget. She added that personnel expenses are 17.75% of the budget, while operating
expenses are 82.25% of the budget. Ms. Larivee reviewed SWEF assumptions for revenue and
expenses, noting projected revenue for FY 2012 of $7.92 million and expenses of $8.3 million. A
brief discussion on the future of the sewer and possible upcoming projects followed. Ms. Larivee
answered questions from the Board throughout the presentation. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve
the FY 2012 SEF budget as presented; Mr. Atherton seconded. So voted 4-0. Mr. Chadwick moved
to approve the FY 2012 SWEF budget as presented; Mr. Atherton seconded. So voted 4-0.
2. Adoption of 2011 Annual Town Meeting and Election Warrant. Chairman Roggeveen suggested
postponing the vote to adopt the warrant to tomorrow at 5:00 PM, which is an already posted Board
meeting) to wait for Mr. Willauer to participate. Mr. Kopko proposed postponing the vote to next
Wednesday night. Discussion among the Board followed. Chairman Roggeveen recommended the
Board review the warrant first. Ms. Gibson reviewed the draft warrant and summary sheet. Mr.
Vorce reviewed zoning articles and answered questions from the Board. Discussion followed on
various warrant articles. Ms. Gibson noted there are no ballot questions other than election of
offices. A discussion followed on whether or not to postpone the adoption of the warrant. It was
agreed to continue either to Monday, 31 January 2011 at noon or next Wednesday depending on
the schedule of the Inquirer and Mirror to print the warrant insert.
3. Committee Reports. Mr. Kopko reported that he attended the Massachusetts Municipal
Association annual conference this last weekend.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:28 PM.
Approved the 25th day of January, 2012.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
26 JANUARY 2011 – 6:00 PM
COURT ROOM, TOWN & COUNTY BUILDING
16 BROAD STREET
NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
List of documents used at the meeting:
III. 1. Pending contracts spreadsheet for 26 January 2011
IV. 1. Email from E. Mooney; Board of Health membership/terms list; Chapter 46 of the Acts of
2010; Board of Health applications (Mintz; Baker; MacNab; Wommack; Taylor; Cooper;
Weld; Lepore; Visco)
IV. 2. Email from Town Manager; letter from Town Clerk
IV. 3. Purchase and sale agreement; quitclaim deed and grant of restrictions; settlement
statement; disclosure statement; release and waiver; grant of easement
IV. 4. Purchase and sale agreement; quitclaim deed and grant of restrictions; settlement
statement; disclosure statement; release and waiver
IV. 5. Purchase and sale agreement; quitclaim deed and grant of restrictions; settlement
statement; disclosure statement; release and waiver
V. 1. Sewer and Solid Waste Enterprise Funds FY 2011 second quarter report presentation
VI. 1. Sewer and Solid Waste Enterprise Funds FY 2012 overview presentation
VI. 2. Outline for 2011 ATM warrant with attachments; maps
VI. 3. None.