HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Health Meeting Minutes - 01 02 2008_201402051537444427BOARD OF HEALTH/BOARD OF SELECTMEN
TOWN OF NANTUCKET
MINUTES – JANUARY 2, 2008
LAND BANK CONFERENCE ROOM- 22 BROAD STREET
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Willauer, Mr. Chadwick, Ms. Roggeveen, Mr. Reinhard and Mr.
Kopko.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Meeting called to order at 2:05 P.M. by Chairman Willauer.
Chairman Willauer noted that today’s meeting is also posted as a Board of Health meeting and
initiated some discussion concerning a proposed position statement prepared by Town Counsel
relating to a site assignment hearing in connection with an application by Reis Trucking for a
construction and demolition processing facility near the Airport, and a motion by Mr. Reis’ attorney
prohibiting any Board of Health discussion on the topic of a gasification facility. Some discussion
followed concerning the criteria under which the Board of Health may make its site assignment
decision. Ms. Roggeveen expressed concern about the position statement and legal thresholds.
Mr. Chadwick concurred with Ms. Roggeveen. After some additional discussion, Mr. Kopko moved
to file the statement; seconded by Mr. Reinhard. More discussion followed as to legal ramifications
and/or benefits of filing the statement. So voted, with Chairman Willauer, Mr. Kopko and Mr.
Reinhard voting in favor; Ms. Roggeveen and Mr. Chadwick were opposed.
Meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.