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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOSminutes201106221 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 22 June 2011. The meeting took place in the Public Safety Facility Community Room, 4 Fairgrounds Road, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were Rick Atherton, Robert DeCosta, Michael Kopko and Whiting Willauer. Patricia Roggeveen was absent. Chairman Atherton called the meeting to order at 6:05PM. I. BOARD ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA. The Board accepted the Agenda with the move of Item V. No. III to go after Item V. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Annual Committee Appointments Rescheduled from 22 June 2011 to 6 July 2011. Assistant Town Manager Gregg Tivnan announced Committee Appointments are rescheduled from 22 June 2011 to 6 July 2011. 2. 2011 Committee/Board/Commission Vacancies. Mr. Tivnan announced regarding committee appointments the Town is still looking for P&R. 3. No Board of Selectmen Meeting Wednesday, 29 June 2011 (Fifth Wednesday). Mr. Tivnan announced there will be no Board of Selectmen Meeting on Wednesday, 29 June 2011 as it is the fifth Wednesday of the month. 4. Energy Study Committee. Mr. Tivnan stated on July 7 the Energy Study Committee will float a balloon at proposed location of the Madaket wind turbine. The rain date will be July 8. 5. Status of Telephone Poles on Cliff Road. Mike Burns, Transportation Planner, stated the staff is coordinating with three utilities and communicating with abutters. Comcast and Verizon have additional work to be done and construction is not planned to be done until late July. The construction contract probably needs to be extended. It currently expires on August 1. Mr. Burns and Chief Pittman answered questions from the Board. Mr. Kopko has an issue with striping along bike paths. 6. Police Chief and Beach Manager: Fourth of July Update. Chief Pittman is taking steps to prepare for large crowds throughout weekend, beaches will be at or near capacity and wants to make it an enjoyable weekend for all. July 1st the Nantucket Historical Association will hold a film, on Children’s Beach if approved. This will involve restricting traffic except boaters with trailers at 6:00PM. From July 2nd to July 4th the traffic control plan in Surfside, Smith’s Point, 40th Pole, Cisco and Madaquecham is to restrict parking to ensure roadways remain open and to guarantee access for emergency vehicles. The Chief stated a reminder of the open container prohibition on Town beaches and properties. Jeff Carlson, Conservation Commission, stated Smith’s Point, Nobadeer, Cisco and 40th Pole dumpsters to be in place to help with trash and port-a-potties because using dunes as restroom is prohibited. Mr. Carlson requested people honor areas marked for endangered species and answered questions from the Board. Chief Pittman doesn’t anticipate beach closures unless overcrowded and may prohibit additional traffic. Chief Pittman stated it will all go well if everyone respects each other and private property. David Sharpe, of Visitor Services ,developed a 4th of July Activity Brochure with all Town sponsored events and he handed out brochures to the Board. The brochures are available on-line and at Visitor Services. 2 III. PUBLIC COMMENT None. IV. NEW BUSINESS None. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS AND PENDING CONTRACTS 1. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending 19 June 2011. The payroll warrant for week ending 19 June 2011 was approved by the unanimous consent of the Board. 2. Approval of Treasury Warrant for 22 June 2011. The treasury warrant for 22 June 2011 was approved by the unanimous consent of the Board. 3. Approval of Pending Contracts for 22 June 2011. Mr. Tivnan reviewed various pending contracts. Mr. Willauer asked why don’t other contracts for Airport go through the Board. The pending contracts for 22 June 2011 were approved by the unanimous consent of the Board. 1. Request for Execution of Quitclaim Deed and Settlement Statement for Conveyance of Town “Yard Sale” Property Described as Map 92.4, Parcel 199 off Nichols Road, Sometimes Known as 8 Nichols Road, Pursuant to Vote on Article 86 of 2004 Annual Town Meeting. Attorney Paul Jensen, attorney for the buyer, reviewed the yard sale. Mr. Kopko made a motion to approve. Mr. DeCosta seconded. So voted, 4-0. 2. Nantucket Preservation Trust: Request for Preliminary Review of Preservation Restriction to be Held by Nantucket Preservation Trust for “1800 House” Property Located at 4 Mill Street. Michael May, Nantucket Preservation Trust, stated the preservation restriction for the 1800 House is to be held by the Nantucket Preservation Trust. He stated the property received CPC funding in 2005. Mr. Atherton stated it was the consensus of the Board to forward to Town Counsel for formal review. 3. Request for Execution of Deed to Town from County for Lots 1 and 2 on Plan Titled “Plan of Land in Nantucket, Mass.” dated 10 November 2010, Prepared by Charles W. Hart and Associates Pursuant to Chapter 138 of the Acts of 2008; Article 64 of 2007 Annual Town Meeting; Article 85 of 2008 Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Atherton reviewed this request. Mr. Kopko made a motion to accept. Mr. DeCosta seconded. So voted, 4-0. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing to Consider Taking Various Paper Street and Parcels of Land in North Pasture and Surfside Pursuant to Affirmative Votes on Article 25 of 2009 Special Town Meeting; Articles 76 and 78 of 2010 Annual Town Meeting; Articles 98, 102, and 107 of 2011 Annual Town Meeting (Continued from 25 May 2011). Mr. Atherton opened the public hearing. Mr. Burns requested a continuance to August 17. Mr. Atherton closed the public hearing. Mr. Kopko made a motion to approve. Mr. DeCosta seconded. So voted, 4-0. 2. Public Hearing to Consider Application for Public Assembly Permit for Nantucket Historical Association Community Premiere of Film “Nantucket” to be Held 2 July 2011 at Children’s Beach (Continued from 15 June 2011). Mr. Atherton opened the public hearing. Mr. Kopko recused himself. Marjan Shirzad, Nantucket Historical Association, met with events committee and heard concerns from various departments and agreed to move the events to Friday, July 1. Dave 3 Fronzuto, police and marine departments will have presence to ensure access to the boat ramp. Mr. Atherton closed the public hearing. Mr. DeCosta made a motion to approve. Mr. Willauer seconded. So voted, 3-0. 3. Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to Chapter 200, Traffic Rules and Regulations of the Town of Nantucket. Mr. Atherton opened the public hearing. Erika Mooney, Administrative Assistant Town Administration, reviewed traffic rules and regulations of the Town of Nantucket. Deb Dilworth spoke against traffic regulations regarding Silver Street lot and reviewed the history of the lot. She suggested allowing abutters within 500 feet of lot to park overnight and allow commuter parking by day. Whit Bourne, W. Dover Street, thanked the Traffic Safety Work Group for including W. Dover and is concerned about a commercial vehicle ban. Cathy Ward, Silver Street, concurred with Ms. Dilworth. Chief Pittman asked to avoid designating radius as it will be an issue. Mr. Kopko stated we could do nothing. Ms. Mooney answered questions. There were further comments from Ms. Dilworth and Chief Pittman. A discussion was held. Mr. Atherton closed the public hearing. Mr. DeCosta is concerned about a ban on overnight vehicles in Washington Street lot. Chief Pittman stated the idea is to address off-island workers leaving commercial vehicles in Washington Street lot. 7:50PM – Mr. Willauer left the meeting. A discussion was held. Mr. Atherton wants further input, ideas. Forward any information to Erika Mooney. VIII. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 1. Town Administration: Request for Approval of FY 2011 Year End Budget Transfers for Our Island Home and Nantucket Police Department (Continued from 15 June 2011). Mr. Tivnan reviewed last week’s meeting and stated all items went to the Finance Committee. On June16 the Finance Committee approved all items including Our Island Home and the Nantucket Police Department. Mr. Kopko stated the reason he wanted to consider two items further was he wanted more detail. He sees no issue with requests but should have been budgeted properly nine months ago. Mr. Tivnan answered questions from the Board. Mr. DeCosta feels all questions were answered at the Finance Committee meeting last week. Mr. DeCosta made a motion to approve the budget transfers as presented. Mr. Willauer seconded. So voted, 4-0. 2. Discussion Regarding Nantucket Taxi Owners’ Association Request for Public Hearing. Mr. Tivnan reviewed the request to hold a public hearing. Ms. Mooney clarified the Traffic Safety Work Group review and third request to eliminate parking on Candle Street and that they did not recommend it. It was the consensus of the Board to hold a public hearing on first two requests, not parking space. 3. Review of In-Town Bike Path Phase I Conceptual Plan. Mr. Burns has an idea for providing in Town bike path which was approved in 2006. VHB is the design consultant. Joe from VHB stated the project is a concept. Joe reviewed the project goals which include, design criteria, project area, public outreach program, environmental issues, project funding and project design schedule. Mr. Kopko recommended revising old granite curbing. Mr. Burns and Joe answered questions from the Board. Dave Fronzuto, Harbormaster, discussed storm water improvements at Consue Springs. Mr. DeCosta wants to know where the money is coming from for design phase. The contract is for 4 $93,000 and come from the Town through a variety of sources including the Great Harbor Yacht Club. Phil Gallagher, citizen, is concerned about bike traffic being routed to Washington Street Extension due to heavy traffic and parking there. Mr. Burns requested the Board approved the conceptual plan. Mr. Kopko made a motion to approve the conceptual plan at some point with request that staff send inquiry to government to change stripe from yellow to white. Mr. DeCosta seconded. A discussion was held. So voted, 4-0. Mr. Atherton stated to forward the Transportation Improvement Plan to the Board and is wondering if the Board wants to discuss it on Wednesday or at a workshop. Mr. Burns stated it is a twenty-five year plan. NPEDC scheduled to approve the Regional Transportation Plan on August 18. Mr. Burns answered questions from the Board. IX.SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT 1. Article 68 Work Group Status Report. Lee Saperstein, Article 68 Work Group, reviewed the purpose of the work group mission. The work group has written and rewritten MRP and it was preliminary reviewed by town counsel. BMP underwent peer review and is rewriting based on feedback. This is taking more time than anticipated as they need more information from some renewers. Next meeting of A. 68 work group is July 19. Mr. Saperstein is not sure how long revising BMP will take. Mr. DeCosta stated a possible break of the Harbor Plan. Mr. Kopko concurs and stated they would probably never get 100% unanimity. Mr. Saperstein answered questions from the Board. 2. Discussion Regarding Valet Parking. Mr. Tivnan reached out to Town Counsel regarding how to proceed with valet. Does it need to go out to bid? It is Town Counsel’s opinion that it does not need an RFP and that the Town can issue a temporary license. It is up to the Board if they want to issue an RFP. Lori DiElia, representing Nantucket Valet, encourages the Board to a grant temporary license to operate a valet service this summer. Mr. DeCosta stated Nantucket Valet has submitted a business plan and that other entities have only inquired. Mr. Kopko asked how the operation would work? Where are the staging areas going to be and how do they prevent cars from being parked in Town spaces? Mr. DeCosta proposed two spaces on Federal Street next to the Town Building to go to Jetties and two spaces on Washington Street adjacent to Ralph Lauren to Saltmarsh. This still needs to be worked out. Ms. Mooney stated Nantucket Valet has had their proposal before the Town since February but there have been other inquiries as well. Jack Gardner is not sure if deed of Saltmarsh allows valet use and stated the Jetties lot is used for various functions. Mr. Kopko made a motion to authorize Town Administration to make arrangements with entity for a pilot valet parking program. Mr. Willauer seconded. So voted, 4-0. 3. Committee Reports. Mr. Willauer stated the balloons are going up on September 7 to see height of proposed turbines at Madaket Landfill. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:45PM. Approved the 8th day of February, 2017. BOARD OF SELECTMEN JUNE 22, 2011 – 6:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY COMMUNITY ROOM 4 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS List of documents used at the meeting: V. 3. Pending contracts of June 22, 2011 spreadsheet VI. 1. Quitclaim deed, re: 8 Nichols Road; settlement statement VI. 2. Memo from Nantucket Preservation Trust, re: preservation restriction from “1800 House” located at 4 Mill Street; Historic Preservation Restriction; certificate of vote from William R. Congdon; approval by the Board of Selectmen; approval by Massachusetts Historical Commission; site plan and pictures VII. 1. Memo from Andrew Vorce, re: taking of various “paper” streets and two parcels of land; memo from Catherine Flanagan Stover; 2011 ATM Article 107 VII. 2. Memo from NHA Director of Outreach and Special Programs Marjan Shirzad, re: public assembly permit; public assembly permit application; letter from the Roamin’ Pizzeria VII. 3. Email from NPD Chief of Police William Pittman, re: traffic regulation suggested language; GIS map VIII. 1. 2011 year end budget transfers spreadsheet VIII. 2. Email from NTOA President Jon St. Laurent, re: request for a public hearing to amend Nantucket taxi regulations; taxi rate zones maps; taxi rates chart; departmental emails VIII. 3. Memo from Michael Burns, re: in-town bike path, phase 1; routes map; letter from District Highway Director Bernard McCourt