HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Selectmen Minutes August 3, 2011_201402061649110572BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 3 August 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, and Whiting Willauer. Michael Kopko and Patricia
Roggeveen were absent. Chairman Atherton called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
I. BOARD ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Chairman Atherton extended the Board’s sympathies to Ms. Roggeveen on the passing of her
mother. He then noted that item VIII. 6 will be moved to the beginning of section VIII. In addition,
Chairman Atherton said there will be no approval of minutes tonight, and item IX. 2. has been
rescheduled to 17 August 2011. The Board unanimously accepted the agenda as amended.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. There will be no Board of Selectmen meeting Wednesday, 10 August 2011 as the Board is on its
summer schedule.
2. The Nantucket Community Association and Advisory Committee of Non-Voting Taxpayers are
hosting a Summer Forum on Tuesday, 16 August 2011 at 9:30 AM at the Nantucket Atheneum
which the Board and the Town Manager will attend and provide updates on particular topics.
3. A third Wastewater Action Plan workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, 10 August 2011 from
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Community Room of the Public Safety Facility at 4 Fairgrounds Road.
4. Fire Chief Mark McDougall and Police Chief William Pittman recognized the life-saving efforts of
the fire and police departments’ first responders pertaining to a carbon monoxide incident earlier
this year at 40 Macys Lane, and presented life-saving awards to Fire Captain Thomas H. Holden,
Firefighters Earl C. Eldridge and Christopher M. Beamish, Police Sergeant Daniel Furtado, and
Police Officers Michael L. Mabardy, Keith A. Mansfield, Michael P. Nee, and Michael J. Cook.
Chairman Atherton thanked the fire and police departments for their service.
5. Chief McDougall gave a brief update on the recent Caddy Camp fire at Sankaty Head Golf Club
and answered questions from the Board.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Dick Arnold spoke regarding what he says are Children’s Beach boat ramp “deficiencies” and
noted he has begun circulating a petition to have the Board hold a public hearing.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
None.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS, PENDING CONTRACTS
1. Approval of Minutes 20 July 2011 at 6:00 PM. The approval of minutes was postponed to the 17
August 2011 meeting.
2. Approval of Payroll Warrants for Weeks Ending 24 July 2011; 31 July 2011. The payroll warrants
for weeks ending 24 July 2011 and 31 July 2011 were approved by the unanimous consent of the
meeting.
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3. Approval of Treasury Warrants for 27 July 2011; 3 August 2011. The treasury warrants for 27
July 2011 and 3 August 2011 were approved by the unanimous consent of the meeting.
4. Approval of Pending Contracts for 3 August 2011. Town Manager C. Elizabeth Gibson reviewed
the various pending contracts and answered questions from the Board. Mr. Willauer recused
himself from voting on the Nantucket Behavioral Health Services contract. The Nantucket
Behavioral Health Services contract was approved 2-0. Mr. Willauer recused. Attorney Brian Riley
of Town Counsel’s office recommended that the Board hold the Elder Services Memorandum of
Understanding for the full Board. It was the consensus of the Board to hold the Memorandum of
Understanding until the 17 August 2011 meeting.
VI. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS
1. Town Clerk: Request for Appointment/Re-Appointment of Election Officers. Mr. DeCosta noted
that some of the individuals listed for appointment/re-appointment contributed to his Selectmen
campaign, and he asked Mr. Riley if he should recuse from the vote. Mr. Riley said a Board
member avoids conflict by making a disclosure, and noted that Mr. DeCosta just made a public
disclosure. Mr. DeCosta moved to approve the slate of election officers for appointment/re-
appointment as presented; Mr. Willauer seconded. So voted 3-0.
2. Marine and Coastal Resources Department: Request for Acceptance of Gift of $10,000 from
Nantucket Community Association for Water Sampling and Analysis Program. Marine
Superintendent Dave Fronzuto spoke in favor of the Board accepting the gift and thanked the
Nantucket Community Association. Chairman Atherton noted that the Town is providing $25,000 to
continue its water sampling program. Mr. DeCosta moved to accept the gift as presented; Mr.
Willauer seconded. So voted 3-0.
3. Our Island Home: Request for Acceptance of Gifts Totaling $2,100 from Various Donors for Our
Island Home Gift Fund. Chairman Atherton reviewed the individual gift donors noting the majority of
the gifts are in memory of Phyllis Perelman. Mr. DeCosta moved to accept the gift as presented;
Mr. Willauer seconded. So voted 3-0.
4. Appointment: Parks and Recreation Commission. The Parks and Recreation Commission
appointment was postponed to 17 August 2011 in order to have the full Board vote.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing to Consider Application for Public Assembly Permit for New Life Ministries
Church Fair to be Held 6 August 2011 at 42 Monohansett Road. Chairman Atherton opened the
public hearing. Vanessa Smith, representing New Life Ministries, spoke in favor of the church fair
and reviewed some of the activities planned. Chairman Atherton closed the public hearing. Mr.
DeCosta moved to approve the public assembly permit as presented; Mr. Willauer seconded. So
voted 3-0.
VIII. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
6. Mosquito Control Plan Update. Health Director Richard Ray reviewed three possible options for
mosquito control: 1) have the Health Department mandate that property owners, under the
“nuisance regulations” rid their properties of mosquitoes; 2) have the Town contract a licensed pest
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exterminator to treat areas of concern; or 3) for a five member local mosquito control board to
create a Nantucket mosquito control project under the umbrella of the state Reclamation Board. He
said that option three will allow for certain exemptions from filing procedures associated with the
local Conservation Commission and the Army Corps of Engineers regarding access to wetlands
and private properties. Mr. Ray recommended option three, noting he has spoken with
Representative Madden’s office which is willing to support his recommendation. Mr. Riley stated
that if the Board wants to move forward with this mosquito control plan it does not require town
meeting approval to start communicating with the state Reclamation Board; but, if legislation is to
be filed then town meeting approval is needed. Ms. Gibson suggested renaming the group the
Mosquito Control Advisory Committee until legislation is passed and the committee has some
authority to act. She added that a budget will need to be established. Mr. DeCosta spoke in favor of
endorsing Mr. Ray’s recommendation but said he feels an override will be necessary to fund it. Ms.
Gibson said that the program would most likely cost more than the $100,000 already appropriated
for FY 2012, and if there is no additional override, funding will need to be located somewhere else
in the budget. Mr. Ray requested to establish a five member Mosquito Control Advisory Committee;
the Board consensus was to move forward with advertising for this committee. A discussion
followed on the short term and long term mission of the committee.
Ms. Gibson announced that there will be an open house at the Nantucket Police Department this
Saturday, 6 August 2011 from noon to 3:00 PM.
1. Traffic Safety Work Group Recommendations: Additional Accessible Parking Space on Federal
Street; Elimination of Parking on West Side of Macys Lane. Commission on Disability chair and
Traffic Safety member Mickey Rowland stated there have been many requests for additional
accessible parking downtown. Mr. DeCosta moved to approve the Federal Street accessible
parking space as recommended; Mr. Willauer seconded. So voted 3-0. Traffic Safety member
Erika Mooney reviewed the recommendation to eliminate parking on the west side of Macys
Lane. Macys Lane resident Bert Ryder noted he would like to see no parking on Macys Lane but
said he is in favor of Traffic Safety’s recommendation. Discussion among Board members followed.
Mr. DeCosta moved to approve the elimination of parking on the west side of Macys Lane as
recommended; Mr. Willauer seconded. So voted 3-0.
2. Request for Amendment of Policy for Ticket Sales on Public/Town Property. Ms. Gibson
explained that the Board approved a policy for ticket sales/tables about two months ago and she is
hoping to amend it, noting she has been working with Town Counsel on appropriate language. She
reviewed the changes, including not limiting the policy to non-profit organizations; clarifying that
tables are for ticket sales and information only and not for the sale of merchandise. Discussion
among the Board and Ms. Gibson followed. Mr. Willauer moved to approve the amendments to the
table policy as discussed; Mr. DeCosta seconded. So voted 3-0.
3. FY 2011 Our Island Home Enterprise Fund End of Year Report. Our Island Home Administrator
Rachel Day reviewed the FY 2011 end of year report for the enterprise fund. She reviewed costs
versus revenue, noting that there is a revenue excess of $432,815. Ms. Gibson stated that once
this money is certified by the Department of Revenue (DOR) it could be used to offset the General
Fund subsidy. Ms. Day reviewed budgeted and actual revenue and expenses for the year, and
added that the Adult Community Day Care program ran at a deficit of $78,034. She then reviewed
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cost containment measures. Ms. Day answered questions from the Board throughout her
presentation.
4. FY 2011 Sewer Enterprise Fund; Solid Waste Enterprise Fund End of Year Reports. Assistant
Department of Public Works Director Mohamed Nabulsi reviewed the Sewer Enterprise Fund
(SEF) and Solid Waste Enterprise Fund (SWEF) end of year reports for FY 2011 and answered
questions from the Board throughout the presentation. He noted that mixed solid waste (MSW)
tonnage is almost the same as FY 2010 but the three year average shows the numbers trending
downward. Mr. Nabulsi stated that construction and demolition (C&D) tonnage is up 2.6% over last
fiscal year with revenues up 2.2%. A discussion followed regarding the recycling of glass. He
reviewed budgeted and actual revenue and expenses for the year, noting there is a revenue
surplus of $774,972 which needs to be certified by the DOR.
At 7:59 PM Mr. DeCosta left the meeting; he returned at 8:01 PM.
A discussion followed on reselling items such as appliances that have been brought to the landfill
which may have value. Mr. Nabulsi noted that the SEF year to date billable flow is up 13% from last
year.
At 8:04 PM Mr. Willauer left the meeting; he returned at 8:08 PM.
Mr. Nabulsi reviewed budgeted and actual revenue and expenses for the year for the SEF, noting
there is a surplus of $664,931 which needs to be certified by the DOR in order to be used. He
reviewed the numbers of sewer permits issued for Town and Sconset in FY 2011 and SEF and
SWEF next steps.
5. Request for Endorsement of Proposed Town Department Community Preservation Fund
Projects for FY 2013. Ms. Gibson reviewed the policy for departmental applications to be submitted
to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) and reviewed the various requests for FY 2013,
including submissions from the Town Clerk, the Marine and Coastal Resources Department, and
the Parks and Recreation/DPW. Mr. Willauer moved to endorse the projects as recommended by
the Town Manager; Mr. DeCosta seconded. So voted 3-0.
7. Wastewater Action Plan Update. Ms. Gibson noted that the first Wastewater Action Plan
newsletter has been issued and is in the mail this week and is available on the Town’s website.
She added that the next workshop scheduled is on 10 August 2011 at 4:00 PM where there will be
an overview of Nantucket’s Massachusetts Estuaries Projects and other agenda items. Ms. Gibson
discussed rescheduling the September and October wastewater workshop dates, noting the
Woodard and Curran scope of services for the Madaket Wastewater Treatment Facility project is
likely to be revised to allow more time on Madaket and other alternatives. She encouraged citizens
to submit comments, questions, and issues to her.
IX. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS/COMMENT
1. Execution of Motion Voted at July 20, 2011 Board of Selectmen’s Meeting to Deny Appeal of
Three Martins Lane LLC of Historic District Commission Disapproval of Certificate of
Appropriateness No. 56434 for Property Located at 3 Martins Lane. Chairman Atherton explained
that the Board, at its 20 July 2011 meeting, voted 4-1 to deny the appeal of 3 Martin’s Lane LLC
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and asked Town Counsel to draft the denial. Mr. DeCosta moved that the Board adopt the draft as
its decision in the appeal of the Historic District Commission’s decision concerning 3 Martin’s Lane,
Certificate No. 56434; Mr. Willauer read the decision (attached) and seconded the motion. So
voted 3-0.
2. Sherburne Commons Update. This matter was continued to 17 August 2011.
3. Discussion Regarding Petition from Surfside Association in Connection with July 4, 2011
Activities. Chairman Atherton reviewed the petition urging the Town to acknowledge the use and
abuse of alcohol during the Fourth of July weekend, and added he feels the Town has made
progress and the Police Department has helped deal with the issues. Surfside Association
president Tom Quigley agreed but said he feels the situation was still “out of hand” and he urged
the Board to continue a “round table discussion” with various Town departments to deal with the
mass of individuals who descend on the Surfside neighborhood. He said he wants Fourth of July to
be a safe event enjoyed by all. Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention vice president Linda
Spery said ASAP wants to take a leadership role in this process.
4. Discussion Regarding Draft Regional Transportation Plan (continued from July 20, 2011).
Chairman Atherton said the Board needs to draft a written statement to the NP&EDC regarding
what it recommends not be included in the Regional Transportation Plan, such as a parking
garage. He said the matter will be continued to 17 August 2011 to allow for full Board discussion.
5. Acknowledgement of Recently-enacted Special Legislation for Nantucket Cemetery
Commission. Chairman Atherton noted that Chapter 47 of the Acts of 2011 has been passed by
the legislature and signed by the Governor to establish a cemetery commission for Nantucket. Ms.
Gibson reviewed the advertising, public hearing, and appointment schedules.
6. Committee Reports. Mr. Willauer reported that the proposed Madaket wind turbine is currently
being reviewed by the HDC.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:49 PM.
Approved the 21st day of September, 2011.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
3 AUGUST 2011 – 6:00 PM
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY COMMUNITY ROOM
4 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD
NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
List of documents used at the meeting:
V. 4. Pending contracts spreadsheet for 3 August 2011
VI. 1. Memo from Assistant Town Clerk, re: appointment of election officers
VI. 2. Memo from Marine Superintendent, re: gift acceptance
VI. 3. Email from Our Island Home Administrator, re: gift acceptance
VI. 4. Parks and Recreation Commission membership; applications for appointment
VII. 1. Letter from Visco Pumping; public assembly permit for church fair; insurance certificate
VIII. 1. Memos from Traffic Safety and maps, re: Federal Street accessible parking space and
Macys Lane parking restriction
VIII. 2. Email from Town Counsel, re: table policy; revised Policy for Ticket Sales or Distribution of
Information from Tables of Public Sidewalks
VIII. 3. Our Island Home Enterprise Fund FY 2011 year end report
VIII. 4. Sewer and Solid Waste Enterprise Funds FY 2011 year end report
VIII. 5. CPC application requests spreadsheets and back-up material
VIII. 6. Draft mosquito control options; email from Town Counsel; copy of mosquito initiative from
Health Director
IX. 1. 3 Martin’s Lane HDC appeal written decision; email from Town Counsel
IX. 2. Letter from Servant Healthcare dated 28 October 2009
IX. 3. Cover letter and petition from Surfside Association, re: Fourth of July issues
IX. 4. Memo from Transportation Planner, re: Regional Transportation Plan
IX. 5. Chapter 47 of the Acts of 2011