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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF NANTUCKET
2019 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Monday, April 1, 2019 – 6:00 PM
Nantucket High School
Mary P. Walker Auditorium
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Town of Nantucket
16 Broad Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7255
www.nantucket-ma.gov
SELECT BOARD
Jason M. Bridges, Chair
Dawn Hill Holdgate, Vice Chair
Matthew G. Fee
Rita Higgins
James R. Kelly
FINANCE COMMITTEE
David Worth, Jr., Chairman
Stephen Maury, Vice Chairman
Joseph T. Grause, Jr.
Denice Kronau
Peter A. McEachern
Joanna Roche
Henry Sanford
Peter N. Schaeffer
Clifford J. Williams
PLANNING BOARD
Barry Rector, Chairman
John F. Trudel III, Vice Chairman
Nathaniel Lowell
Frederick “Fritz” McClure
Judith Wegner
MODERATOR
Sarah F. Alger
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Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554, (508) 228-7255.
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TOWN OF NANTUCKET 2019 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article Number Page Number
Sense of the Meeting Request Regarding Small Mesh Fishing Gear Closure 1
1 Receipt of Reports 1
2 Appropriation: Unpaid Bills 1
3 Appropriation: Prior Year Articles 2
4 Revolving Accounts: Spending Limits for FY 2020 3
5 Appropriation: Reserve Fund 4
6 Fiscal Year 2019 General Fund Budget Transfers 5
7 Personnel Compensation Plans for Fiscal Year 2020 5
8 Appropriation: Fiscal Year 2020 General Fund Operating Budget 8
9 Appropriation: Health and Human Services 10
10 Appropriation: General Fund Capital Expenditures 11
11
Appropriation: Old South Road/Fairgrounds Road Intersection Area and Newtown
Road Transportation Improvements 19
12 Milestone Rotary and Milestone Road Improvements – Local Support 20
13 Appropriation: Town Pier 20
14 Appropriation: Landfill Closure Costs 21
15 Supplemental Appropriation: Public Safety Facility Auxiliary Building 21
16 Appropriation: In-Town (Orange Street) Bike Path 22
17 Appropriation: Surfside Area Roads Reconstruction 23
18 Appropriation: Acquisition of Property at 1 – 3 Miller Lane 24
19 Appropriation: Fiscal Year 2020 Enterprise Funds Operations 24
20 Appropriation: Enterprise Funds Capital Expenditures 25
21 Enterprise Funds: Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Transfers 32
22 Appropriation: Waterways Improvement Fund 33
23 Appropriation: Ambulance Reserve Fund 33
24 Appropriation: Ferry Embarkation Fee 34
25 Appropriation: County Assessment 34
26 Appropriation: Finalizing Fiscal Year 2020 County Budget 34
27 Appropriation: Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund 35
28 Appropriation: Affordable Housing Trust Fund 35
29 Appropriation for Special Purpose Stabilization Fund for Airport Employee Accrued Liabilities 36
30 Bylaw Amendment: Finances 36
31 Appropriation: Fiscal Year 2020 Senior Work-off Program 37
32 Appropriation: FY 2020 Community Preservation Committee/Beaugrand 37
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2019 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article Number
Page
Number
33 Community Preservation Committee: Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Transfers /Beaugrand 44
34 Appropriation: Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvements/Sutton 45
35 Appropriation: Health and Human Services – Ambulance Transport Fund/Wieners 46
36 Appropriation: Island-wide and Municipal Energy Study/Glidden 46
37
Appropriation: Acquisition of Existing Properties for Affordable Housing
Purposes/Glidden 47
38 Zoning Map Change: RC to CN – Williams Lane 48
39 Zoning Map Change: RC-2 to CMI, CN, and/or CTEC – Square Rigger, Nobadeer Farm, and Old South Roads, Arrowhead Drive 49
40
Zoning Map Change: RC-2 to CTEC – Nobadeer Farm and Hinsdale Roads, and
Rosemary Way 50
41 Zoning Map Change: RC-2 to R-5 – Yawkey Way, Hinsdale Road, and Macys Lane 52
42 Zoning Map Change: RC-2 to CTEC – Youngs Way 53
43 Zoning Map Change: RC-2 to CN and/or R-5 – Youngs Way 54
44 Zoning Map Change: RC-2 to R-5 and/or CN – Old South Road 56
45 Zoning Map Change: RC-2 to CN – Thirty Acres Lane and Essex Road 56
46 Zoning Map Change: RC-2 to R-5 – Thirty Acres Lane, Bartlett Road, and Essex Road 58
47 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Residential Old Historic – Ground Cover Ratio 58
48
Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Nantucket Housing Needs Covenant – Qualified
Family Member and Qualified Renter 60
49 Zoning Bylaw and Map Amendments: Miscellaneous Technical 63
50 Zoning Map Change: V-Tech to VN – Appleton Road/Reade 65
51 Zoning Map Change: R-20 to CN – Lovers Lane/Limperis 66
52 Zoning Map Change: LUG-2 to R-40 – Daffodil Lane/Palchanis 67
53 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Swimming Pools/McClure 67
54 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Definition of Marijuana Establishment Recreational/Cohen 70
55 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Definition of Marijuana Establishment Recreational/Cohen 70
56 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Definition of Ground Cover/Cohen 71
57 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Definition of Structure/Cohen 72
58 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Definition of Tent/Cohen 73
59 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Definition of Yard, Front/Cohen 73
60 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Nantucket Housing Needs Covenant Program/Cohen 74
61 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Rear Lot Subdivision/Cohen 75
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2019 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article Number
Page
Number
62 Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Solar Energy Overlay District/Glidden 75
63
Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Clarification of Height Limitations in Certain Flood
Zones/Reade 84
64 Bylaw Amendment: Committees 85
65 Bylaw Amendment: Council for Human Services 85
66 Bylaw Amendment: Noise 86
67 Bylaw Amendment: Underground Fuel Storage Tanks 88
68 Bylaw Amendment: Board of Sewer Commissioners/Siasconset Sewer District Map Changes 89
69
Bylaw Amendment: Board of Sewer Commissioners/Sewer District Map Changes
– Hickory Meadow Lane/Brescher 90
70 Bylaw Amendment: Board of Sewer Commissioners/Sewer District Map Changes – Polpis Road/Brescher 91
71 Bylaw Amendment: Bicycles/Golding 92
72 Bylaw Amendment: Stretch Energy Code/Glidden 93
73 Committee Establishment: Sensible Cannabis Policy/Cole 96
74
Sense of the Meeting Request to Seek the Designation as a Whale Heritage Site
through the World Cetacean Alliance/Glidden 96
75 To Develop a Proposal for a Nantucket Residential Rental Registration, Inspection, and Certification System/Wegner 96
76 Committee Establishment: Complaints/Williams 98
77 Home Rule Petition: Town Charter – Select Board Amendment) 99
78 Home Rule Petition: Merger of Nantucket Water Commission and Siasconset Water Commission 104
79 Home Rule Petition: Community Housing Bank Real Estate Transfer Fee 113
80
Home Rule Petition: Amending Special Act Authorizing Affordable Housing
Covenants) 126
81 Conveyance of Easement on Waitt Drive 128
82 Real Estate Acquisition and Conveyance: Naushop Sewer Lines and Easements 129
83 Bylaw Amendment: Board of Selectmen: Authorization for Lease or License/Cohen 129
84 Real Estate Acquisition: Washington Avenue/Cohen 130
85 Real Estate Conveyance: Washington Avenue/Cohen 130
86 Appropriation: Stabilization Fund 131
87 Appropriation: Free Cash 131
Planning Board Report 132
Zoning Article Glossary 135
Zoning Districts by Land Area 138
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NOTES:
1. PETITION ARTICLES HAVE BEEN PRINTED AS
SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONERS AND MAY
CONTAIN TYPOGRAPHICAL AND OTHER ERRORS
2. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED UNDER THE FINANCE
COMMITTEE MOTION, ALL VOTES NEEDED FOR
PASSAGE OF ARTICLES IS A SIMPLE MAJORITY.
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SENSE OF THE MEETING REQUEST REGARDING SMALL MESH FISHING GEAR CLOSURE
In the continuing efforts to be excellent stewards of the waters and fisheries around Nantucket Island the citizens of Nantucket are requesting improved
management of our waters for present and future generations. Protection of spawning squid and squid mops, river herring, and sea herring are critical components to
managing these resources. To that end Nantucket is requesting equivalent protection to
the other 90% of Massachusetts coastal communities as shown on the attached map. This map shows 70 coastal communities in Massachusetts, 63 of which have a great
level of habitat and fisheries protection. Nantucket has not been afforded such protection to date. The citizens of Nantucket are all taxpayers in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts like the other coastal communities on the attached map and should be afforded the same protection as the majority of the Commonwealth’s coastal
communities.
The citizens of Nantucket are requesting a mobile gear closure (bottom and
midwater draggers and hydraulic and regular clam dredges) with no waivers, letters of authorization or other means of waving the closure. This area would extend out to 3
miles from the Nantucket archipelago including Nantucket, Tuckernuck and Muskeget
from May 1 thru October 31.
(Select Board)
ARTICLE 1 (Receipt of Reports)
To receive the reports of various departments and committees as printed in the
Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Town Report or as may come before this meeting; or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the reports of various departments and
committees as are printed in the Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Town Report or as may come before this meeting be accepted and filed with the permanent records of the Town.
ARTICLE 2
(Appropriation: Unpaid Bills)
To see what sums the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds for the payment,
pursuant to Chapter 44 section 64 of the Massachusetts General Laws, of unpaid bills from previous fiscal years, including any bills now on overdraft; or to take any other
action related thereto.
(Select Board)
FINANCE COMMETTEE MOTION: Moved that Seven Thousand Four Hundred Forty-seven Dollars and Twenty-nine Cents ($7,447.29) be transferred from Free Cash to pay
the General Fund unpaid bills from prior fiscal years; that Six Hundred Two Dollars ($602.00) be appropriated from Retained Earnings of the Sewer Enterprise Fund to pay
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Sewer Enterprise Fund unpaid bills from prior fiscal years; that One Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Dollars ($1,220.00) be appropriated from Retained Earnings of the
Airport Enterprise Fund to pay Airport Enterprise Fund unpaid bills from prior fiscal years;
DEPARTMENT VENDOR AMOUNT
Finance Department/Collector Ricoh $323.99
Finance Department/Collector Deputy Tax Collector $840.99
Fire Motorola Solutions $608.00
DPW Dobbert Heating and Cooling $3,768.25
DPW Nobby Clothes Shop $607.30
Town Administration FedEx $24.77
Human Resources WB Mason $1,028.99
Human Resources Massachusetts Municipal Assoc $245.00
Subtotal General Fund $7,447.29
Sewer Bamber Trucking $125.00
Sewer Inglis, Robert $210.00
Sewer Motorola Solutions $43.00
Sewer Nantucket Police Dept $224.00
Subtotal Sewer Enterprise Fund $602.00
Airport KOBO Utility Construction Corp $1,220.00
Subtotal Airport Enterprise Fund $1,220.00
Quantum of vote required for passage of the motion is 4/5
ARTICLE 3 (Appropriation: Prior Year Articles)
To see what sums the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from available
funds previously appropriated pursuant to Articles voted in prior years; or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the following appropriations and transfers are made for prior year articles:
DEPARTMENT FROM TO AMOUNT
Airport
Article 13 of 2010 Annual
Town Meeting (Air Ramp Extension)
Article 14 of 2015 Annual
Town Meeting
(Environmental Impact Report) $10,123
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Airport
Article 12 of 2014 Annual
Town Meeting (Environmental
Stewardship)
Article 14 of 2015 Annual
Town Meeting (Environmental Impact
Report) $2,566
Airport
Article 12 of 2016 Annual Town Meeting (Restaurant
Enclosure)
Article 20 of 2019 Annual Town Meeting (Security
Project) $15,332
Airport
Article 12 of 2016 Annual
Town Meeting (Interactive Employee Training)
Article 20 of 2019 Annual
Town Meeting (Security Project $11,243
Airport
Article 12 of 2016 Annual
Town Meeting (Terminal &
Fuel Farm Poles & Lights)
Article 20 of 2019 Annual
Town Meeting (Security
Project) $116
ARTICLE 4
(Revolving Accounts: Spending Limits for FY 2020) To see what spending limits the Town will establish for revolving accounts
established pursuant to Chapter 44, section 53E½ of the Massachusetts General Laws and Section 19-21 of the Town Code for Fiscal Year 2020; or take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the revolving funds listed below be hereby authorized to continue during Fiscal Year 2020 as follows:
FUND REVENUE SOURCE AUTHORITY TO SPEND USE OF FUND SPENDING LIMIT
Beach
Improvement
Beach Permit
Sticker sales
Town Manager with approval of Select
Board
In accordance with c. 56 § 7A of Town Code, including endangered species monitor program; beach patrols/monitors; beach use
education/information $576,035
Community Recreation Programming Sports programs fees Town Manager
Operation and maintenance of town owned recreational facilities, Town-owned athletic fields, courts and parks for recreational, organized sports, sports camps and playing field activities. $100,000
Tennis Court Tennis Fees Town Manager Operation and maintenance of tennis court facility $1
Conservation Fund
Conservation Commission application fees
Town Manager with approval of Conservation Commission Consulting services in connection with professional review of applications $35,000
Septic System Inspections Septic system application fees
Town Manager with approval of Board of Health
Contractor services in connection with septic system inspections; costs associated septic system inspection related training and portion
of salaries for staff in connection with septic system duties and responsibilities, together with the proportionate costs of fringe benefits $81,728
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FUND REVENUE SOURCE AUTHORITY TO SPEND USE OF FUND SPENDING LIMIT
associated with the salaries so paid
Seasonal Food Service Inspections Food service permit fees
Town Manager with approval of Board of Health
Seasonal food service inspections; costs associated with seasonal food service
inspection training and public awareness materials. Salaries for staff in connection with food service inspections. $75,509
Lifeguard Housing Rental payments
Town Manager with approval of Select Board Defrayment of maintenance/upkeep of lifeguard housing facilities $67,500
Road Repairs
Road opening fees, funds received for
Town roadway projects
Town Manager with
approval of Select Board Repairs to Town roads as needed due to road openings $100,000
Public Works Housing Rental payments
Town Manager with approval of Select Board Defrayment of maintenance/upkeep of public works housing facilities $100,000
Low Beach Housing Rental payments
Town Manager with approval of Select Board Defrayment of maintenance/upkeep of Low Beach housing facilities $67,500
Solar Rebate Program
Operational Adder from the energy aggregation program
Town Manager with approval of Select Board Rebates for residential solar programs $100,000
Airport Aviation Fuel
Fees and receipts received in connection with
sale of aviation fuel Airport Commission Purchase of Aviation Fuel $5,200,000
ARTICLE 5
(Appropriation: Reserve Fund)
To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available funds, for the purposes of
establishing a Reserve Fund pursuant to Chapter 40 section 6 of the Massachusetts General Laws, to provide for the extraordinary and unforeseen expenditures which may
arise during Fiscal Year 2020; said sum not to exceed five (5) percent of the Fiscal Year 2019 tax levy; or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000) be raised and appropriated from the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town to establish a reserve fund for Fiscal Year 2020 pursuant
to Chapter 40, section 6 of the General Laws.
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ARTICLE 6 (Fiscal Year 2019 General Fund Budget Transfers)
To see what sums the Town will vote to transfer into various line items of the Fiscal Year 2019 General Fund operating budget from other line items of said budget
and from other available funds; or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the amounts listed below be transferred between the various Fiscal Year 2019 accounts and expenditures as follows:
FROM TO AMOUNT
Medical Insurance Town Administration,
Professional Services
$175,000
Medical Insurance Information Technology,
Professional Services
$82,996
Free Cash Debt Service $234,560
Free Cash Legal $250,000
ARTICLE 7
(Personnel Compensation Plans for Fiscal Year 2020) To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following Compensation Plans for Fiscal
Year 2020:
Schedule A -- Miscellaneous Compensation Schedule
Abatement Advisory Committee (yearly per member) $600.00
Americans with Disabilities Act Facilitator (hourly) 15.00
Building, Plumbing, Wiring Inspector, Assistants (hourly) Up to $75.00
Certified Nurse’s Aide/Our Island Home (Per Diem – hourly) 19.00 20.00
Dietician/Our Island Home (hourly) 39.00 41.00
Election Warden (hourly) 20.00
Election Worker (hourly) 15.00
EMT, Call (hourly) 15.00
Fire Captain, Call (yearly) 150.00
Fire Fighter, Call (hourly) 15.00
Fire Lieutenant, Call (yearly) 125.00
Fire Chief, Second Deputy (yearly) 5,000.00
Fire Chief, Third Deputy (yearly) 5,000.00
Licensed Practical Nurse/Our Island Home (Per Diem – hourly) 25.00 26.00
Registered Nurse/Our Island Home (Per Diem – hourly) 35.00 37.00
Registrar of Voters (yearly) 600.00
Registrar, Temporary Assistant (hourly) 15.00
Seasonal Assistant Harbormaster (hourly) 30.00
Seasonal Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works (hourly) 21.00
Seasonal Health Inspector 30.00
Temporary Employee various rates
of pay
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Veterans' Agent (hourly) 16.00
Schedule B – Seasonal Employee Compensation Schedule
(Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter/Effective April 1, 2019 – April 1, 2020)
Compensation Level Start Second Season Third Season Fourth Season
A-Hourly* $15.50 $16.50 $17.50 $18.50 $19.00
B-Hourly* $16.50 $17.50 $18.50 $19.50
C-Hourly* $17.50 $18.50 $19.50 $20.50
D-Hourly* $19.50 $20.00 $20.50 $21.00
*An employee assigned supervisory responsibilities shall be placed in the next higher
category. A: Information Aide, Seasonal Health Assistant, Shellfish Warden, Seasonal
Natural Resources Enforcement Officer B: Dock Worker, Natural Resources Technician, Seasonal Permit Sales Clerk
C: Seasonal Firefighter/EMT, Community Service Officer, Lifeguard, Seasonal Laborer
D: Lead Lifeguard, Lead Dock Worker, Seasonal Recreational Coordinator,
Reserve Police Officer, Seasonal Engineering Intern
Schedule C -- Compensation Schedule for Elected Officials* Moderator $175 per year
Selectman, Chair $5,000/per year
Selectmen $3,500/per year
Town Clerk $103,649
*Other than establishing the salary pursuant to MGL c. 41, s. 108, these positions are
excluded from the Personnel Bylaw of the Town.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the following schedules be adopted (changes from the Article are shown as follows: items to be deleted shown by strike-
out; items to be added shown as highlighted text):
Schedule A -- Miscellaneous Compensation Schedule
Abatement Advisory Committee (yearly per member) $600.00
Americans with Disabilities Act Facilitator (hourly) 15.00
Building, Plumbing, Wiring Inspector, Assistants (hourly) Up to $75.00
Certified Nurse’s Aide/Our Island Home (Per Diem – hourly) 20.00
Dietician/Our Island Home (hourly) 41.00
Election Warden (hourly) 20.00
Election Worker (hourly) 15.00
EMT, Call (hourly) 15.00
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Fire Captain, Call (yearly) 150.00
Fire Fighter, Call (hourly) 15.00
Fire Lieutenant, Call (yearly) 125.00
Fire Chief, Second Deputy (yearly) 5,000.00
Fire Chief, Third Deputy (yearly) 5,000.00
Licensed Practical Nurse/Our Island Home (Per Diem – hourly) 26.00
Registered Nurse/Our Island Home (Per Diem – hourly) 37.00
Registrar of Voters (yearly) 600.00
Registrar, Temporary Assistant (hourly) 15.00
Reserve Police Officer (hourly) 30.00
Seasonal Assistant Harbormaster (hourly) 30.00
Seasonal Lifeguard Supervisor (hourly) 30.00
Seasonal Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works (hourly) 21.00
Seasonal Health Inspector 30.00
Temporary Employee various rates of pay
Veterans' Agent (hourly) 16.00
Schedule B – Seasonal Employee Compensation Schedule
(Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter/Effective April 1, 2019 – April 1, 2020)
Compensation Level Start Second Season Third Season Fourth Season
A-Hourly* $15.50 $16.50 $17.50 $19.00
B-Hourly* $16.50 $17.50 $18.50 $19.50
C-Hourly* $17.50 $18.50 $19.50 $20.50
D-Hourly* $19.50 $20.00 $20.50 $21.00
*An employee assigned supervisory responsibilities shall be placed in the next higher
category. A: Information Aide, Seasonal Health Assistant, Shellfish Warden, Seasonal
Natural Resources Enforcement Officer
B: Dock Worker, Natural Resources Technician, Seasonal Permit Sales Clerk C: Seasonal Firefighter/EMT, Community Service Officer, Lifeguard,
Seasonal Laborer D: Lead Lifeguard, Lead Dock Worker, Seasonal Recreational Coordinator,
Reserve Police Officer, Seasonal Engineering Intern
Schedule C -- Compensation Schedule for Elected Officials*
Moderator $175 per year
Select Board Chair $5,000/per year
Select Board Member $3,500/per year
Town Clerk $103,649
*Other than establishing the salary pursuant to MGL c. 41, s. 108, these positions are excluded from the Personnel Bylaw of the Town.
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ARTICLE 8 (Appropriation: Fiscal Year 2020 General Fund Operating Budget)
To see what sums the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available funds, for the purposes of
supporting the offices, departments, boards and commissions of the Town of Nantucket for Fiscal Year 2020; or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the following Fiscal Year 2020 General
Fund operating budget is established for the various offices, boards, and commissions of the Town as follows:
DEPARTMENT
Fiscal Year 2020 FY 2019
PAYROLL
OPERATING
TOTAL
BUDGET
ARTICLE 8
TOTAL
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Finance Committee 18,680 18,680 $18,680
Finance & Operations 2,097,552 538,710 2,636,262 $2,373,984
Human Resources 304,400 173,200 477,600 $381,980
Information Systems / GIS 836,501 599,816 1,436,317 $1,064,760
Legal 501,000 501,000 $401,000
Moderator 180 1,500 1,680 $1,680
Planning and Land Use Services 1,868,165 272,000 2,140,165 $1,887,032
Natural Resources 701,135 249,812 950,947 $735,082
Town Administration 1,363,153 811,800 2,174,953 $1,693,374
Town Clerk 277,020 61,500 338,520 $345,520
Subtotal 7,448,106 3,228,018 10,676,124 $8,903,092
SAFETY & PROTECTION
Emergency Management 8,000 8,000 $8,000
Fire Department 3,149,026 380,350 3,529,376 $2,918,100
Police Department 5,949,400 763,700 6,713,100 $6,374,910
Street Lighting 165,000 165,000 $165,000
Subtotal 9,098,426 1,317,050 10,415,476 $9,466,010
MARINE & COASTAL RESOURCES
Marine Department 781,750 83,750 865,500 $850,110
Subtotal 781,750 83,750 865,500 $850,110
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MAINTENANCE
Gas / Town Vehicles 375,000 375,000 $375,000
Mosquito Control 164,391 164391 $160,381
Public Buildings 1,240,100 1,240,100 $1,335,100
Public Works 2,787,290 633,000 3,420,290 $3,271,600
Snow and Ice Removal 7,600 75,000 82,600 $82,600
Subtotal 3,334,281 1,948,100 5,282,381 5,224,681
HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services 294,837 64,300 359,137 $335,327
Subtotal 294,837 64,300 359,137 $335,327
CULTURE & RECREATION
Atheneum 732,745 732,745 $722,735
Town Clock 4,700 4,700 $4,700
Visitor Services 295,200 167,200 462,400 $445,900
Subtotal 295,200 904,645 1,199,845 $1,173,335
CONTRACTUALOBLIGATIONS 400,000 400,000 $1,100,000
TOTAL OF DEPT OPERATING
BUDGETS 21,652,600 7,545,863 29,198,463
$27,052,555
EDUCATION
Community School 500,000 500,000 $450,000
School Department 24,919,022 5,217,620 30,136,642 $28,819,642
Subtotal 25,419,022 5,217,620 30,636,642 $29,269,642
GRAND TOTAL OF GEN GOV'T OPER BUDGETS 47,071,622 12,763,483 59,835,105 $56,322,197
DEBT SERVICE
Principal & Interest 9,071,843 9,071,843 $7,063,518
Subtotal 9,071,843 9,071,843 $7,063,518
INSURANCES
Auto Casualty 165,000 165,000 $150,000
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Blanket Liability 1,680,932 1,680,932 $1,528,120
Claims Deductible 88,088 88,088 $80,080
Insurance Consulting 49,500 49,500 $45,000
Medical Insurance 13,278,384 13,278,384 $12,216,051
Life Insurance 6,500 6,500 $6,500
Unemployment 175,000 175,000 $175,000
Workers Compensation 246,250 246,250 $246,250
Laborer's Union Pension 44,800 44,800 $44,880
Subtotal 13,750,934 1,983,520 15,734,454 $14,491,881
ASSESSMENTS
Barnstable Retirement 4,796,286 4,796,286 $4,420,540
Subtotal 4,796,286 4,796,286 $4,420,540
GRAND TOTAL OF OPERATING BUDGET 60,822,556 28,615,132 89,437,688 82,298,136
And to meet these appropriations, the sum of Eighty-eight Million Five Hundred Fifty Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-eight Dollars ($88,552,688) be raised and
appropriated from the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy and other general revenues of the
Town; and that Eight Hundred Eighty-five Thousand Dollars ($885,000) be transferred from Free Cash in the Treasury of the Town, for one-time expenses that are included in
various departmental budgets.
The budget unanimously recommended by the Nantucket School Committee for the School Department, including the Nantucket Community School, for Fiscal Year 2020 is
Thirty Million Six Hundred Thirty-six Thousand Six Hundred Forty-two Dollars
($30,636,642).
ARTICLE 9 (Appropriation: Health and Human Services)
To see what sums the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available funds, for the Council for Human Services to be used by the Council to contract with various health and human
services, not-for-profit corporations to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Nantucket; further, that all such sums be expended on the
condition that grant agreements be executed by and between the Select Board and the respective private, not-for-profit agency for Fiscal Year 2020, which grant agreements
shall stipulate mutually agreed upon terms and conditions; or to take any other action
related thereto.
(Select Board)
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000) be raised and appropriated from the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy and other
general revenues of the Town for the Town Manager to expend to fund grants for the following health and human services, private not-for-profit agencies to provide for the
health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Nantucket, provided that the Town Manager with the approval of the Select Board, execute grant agreements with
the respective agencies for Fiscal Year 2020, which contracts shall stipulate mutually
agreed upon terms and conditions:
AGENCY AMOUNT
A Safe Place $10,000
Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention $24,775
Elder Services of Cape Cod $18,000
Health Imperatives $60,460
Fairwinds $113,950
MV Community Services $18,000
South Coastal Legal Services $4,500
Interfaith Council (Rental, Fuel & Food Pantry) $70,000
Nantucket Cottage Hospital Social Services $113,950
Small Friends $15,000
Cape Mediation $1,365
TOTAL $450,000
ARTICLE 10
(Appropriation: General Fund Capital Expenditures) To see what sums the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, for the purposes of capital expenditures for the offices, departments, boards and commissions of the Town
of Nantucket; or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the following amounts be appropriated for the following capital outlay expenditures, including costs incidental and related
thereto, with all such expenditures to be made by the Town Manager with the approval of the Select Board; except the School expenditures to be made by the School
Superintendent with the approval of the School Committee; and further that the Town Manager with the approval of the Select Board or School Superintendent with the
approval of the School Committee as the case may be, is authorized to sell, convey,
trade-in or otherwise dispose of equipment being replaced as follows:
DEPARTMENT ITEM FUNDING SOURCE(S) AMOUNT
DPW/Facilities Costs associated with municipal facility roof repairs Transfer $150,000 from Free Cash into the Treasury of the town $150,000
DPW/Facilities Costs associated with ADA accessibility upgrades Transfer $50,000 from Free Cash into the Treasury of the town $50,000
DPW/Facilities
Costs associated with municipal facility utility system repairs and Transfer $150,000 from Free Cash into the Treasury of the town $150,000
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upgrades
DPW/Facilities
Costs associated with
municipal facility site paving repairs and improvements Transfer $250,000 from Free Cash into the Treasury of the town $250,000
DPW/Facilities
Costs associated with municipal facility bathroom repairs and upgrades Transfer $250,000 from Free Cash into the Treasury of the town $250,000
DPW/Facilities
Costs associated with municipal facility equipment
replacement
Transfer $100,000 from Free Cash
into the Treasury of the town $100,000
DPW/Facilities
Costs associated with municipal facility lighting repairs and upgrades Transfer $50, 000 from Free Cash into the Treasury of the town $50,000
Public Works Purchase front end loader
Raise and appropriate $250,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy
and other general revenues of the town; provided that the appropriation shall be contingent on
the passage of a Proposition 2½ capital outlay exclusion by the voters of the Town in accordance
with General Laws Ch. 59, Sec. 21C(m) $250,000
Public Works Purchase replacement administrative vehicle
Raise and appropriate $50,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy and other general revenues of the town;
provided that the appropriation shall be contingent on the passage of a Proposition 2½ capital outlay
exclusion by the voters of the Town in accordance with General Laws Ch. 59, Sec. 21C(m) $50,000
Public Works Purchase replacement trash compactor truck
Raise and appropriate $140,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy
and other general revenues of the town; provided that the appropriation shall be contingent on
the passage of a Proposition 2½ capital outlay exclusion by the voters of the Town in accordance
with General Laws Ch. 59, Sec. 21C(m) $140,000
Public Works Purchase vehicle lift(s)
Raise and appropriate $50,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy and other general revenues of the town;
provided that the appropriation shall be contingent on the passage of a Proposition 2½ capital outlay
exclusion by the voters of the Town in accordance with General Laws Ch. 59, Sec. 21C(m) $50,000
Public Works
Costs associated with implementation of GIS data
integration project
Transfer $154,500 from Free Cash
into the Treasury of the town $154,500
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DPW/Transportation
Costs associated with municipal parking lot
improvements
Authorize the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Select Board, to
borrow $1,000,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the General Laws, or any
other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town, provided that the amount of such
borrowing shall be reduced by the amount of any insurance proceeds, grants or aid received for the project
prior to borrowing. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by
this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes,
may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay
such costs by a like amount. $1,000,000
DPW/Transportation
Costs associated with Sidewalk Improvement
Program
Authorize the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Select Board, to borrow $1,000,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section
7(1) of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town,
provided that the amount of such borrowing shall be reduced by the amount of any insurance proceeds,
grants or aid received for the project prior to borrowing. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale
of any bonds or notes approved by
this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes,
may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay
such costs by a like amount. $1,000,000
DPW/Transportation
Costs associated with Island-wide road maintenance, repairs and
improvements
Transfer $1,000,000 from Free
Cash into the Treasury of the town $1,000,000
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DPW/Transportation
Costs associated with maintenance and repairs of Town-wide multi-use paths Transfer $250,000 from Free Cash into the Treasury of the town $250,000
DPW/Transportation
Costs associated with
cobblestone road maintenance, repairs and improvements Transfer $250,000 from Free Cash into the Treasury of the town $250,000
DPW/Transportation
Costs associated with
professional services, including design, engineering, permitting and
construction related to 6 Fairgrounds Road area infrastructure improvements,
including Waitt Drive
Authorize the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Select Board, to borrow $1,500,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section
7(1) of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town,
provided that the amount of such
borrowing shall be reduced by the amount of any insurance proceeds, grants or aid received for the project
prior to borrowing. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by
this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes,
may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay
such costs by a like amount. $1,500,000
DPW/Transportation
Costs associated with professional services,
including engineering, design and permitting for a shared-use path on
Wauwinet Road
Authorize the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Select Board, to borrow $354,500 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section
7(7) of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town,
provided that the amount of such borrowing shall be reduced by the amount of any insurance proceeds,
grants or aid received for the project prior to borrowing. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by
this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes,
may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 20 of the General Laws, $354,000
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thereby reducing the amount
authorized to be borrowed to pay
such costs by a like amount.
DPW/Transportation
Costs associated with professional services,
including engineering, design and permitting of a bike path on Tom Nevers
Road
Authorize the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Select Board, to borrow $331,487 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section
7(7) of the General Laws, or any
other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town, provided that the amount of such
borrowing shall be reduced by the amount of any insurance proceeds, grants or aid received for the project
prior to borrowing. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by
this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes,
may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay
such costs by a like amount. $331,487
DPW/Transportation
Costs associated with decommissioning fire
cisterns
Transfer $50,000 from Free Cash
into the Treasury of the town $50,000
School
Costs associated with
athletic complex Master Plan
Raise and appropriate $250,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy and other general revenues of the
town $250,000
School
Costs associated with the development of Backus Lane playing fields/Phase III
Raise and appropriate $224,256
from the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy and other general revenues of the town
Transfer $275,744 from Free Cash into the Treasury of the town $500,000
School
Costs associated with the Nantucket Public Schools building improvements
Raise and appropriate $300,000
from the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy and other general revenues of the town $300,000
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School
Costs associated with replacement of handheld radios
Raise and appropriate $200,000
from the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy and other general revenues of the town $200,000
Fire
Purchase of replacement self-contained breathing apparatus air packs
(SCBAs)
Raise and appropriate $92,534 from
the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy and other general revenues of the town; provided that the appropriation shall
be contingent on the passage of a
Proposition 2½ capital outlay exclusion by the voters of the Town in accordance with General Laws
Ch. 59, Sec. 21C(m) $92,534
Fire Replacement of Engine 7
Raise and appropriate $450,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy and other general revenues of the
town; provided that the appropriation shall be contingent on the passage of a Proposition 2½
capital outlay exclusion by the voters of the Town in accordance with General Laws Ch. 59, Sec.
21C(m) $450,000
IS-GIS
Costs associated with the
replacement and/or repair of technology infrastructure and related equipment Transfer $250,000 from Free Cash into the Treasury of the town $250,000
IS-GIS
Costs associated with replacement of town computers and printers Transfer $50,000 from Free Cash into the Treasury of the town $50,000
Marine
Costs associated with
professional services including design, permitting and construction of
Harbormaster layup yard and workshop on Industry Road
Authorize the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Select Board, to borrow $495,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section
7(1) of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town,
provided that the amount of such borrowing shall be reduced by the amount of any insurance proceeds,
grants or aid received for the project
prior to borrowing. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by
this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes,
may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, $495,000
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Section 20 of the General Laws,
thereby reducing the amount
authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Police
Costs associated with maintenance of seasonal
employee housing buildings
Authorize the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Select Board, to borrow $950,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section
7(1) of the General Laws, or any
other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town, provided that the amount of such
borrowing shall be reduced by the amount of any insurance proceeds, grants or aid received for the project
prior to borrowing. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by
this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes,
may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay
such costs by a like amount. $950,000
Town Admin
Costs associated with seasonal employee housing
feasibility study
Transfer $300,000 from Free Cash
into the Treasury of the town $300,000
Town Admin
Costs associated with traffic
modeling
Transfer $150,000 from Free Cash
into the Treasury of the town $150,000
Town Admin
Costs associated with Town-wide document management
system
Transfer $100,000 from Free Cash
into the Treasury of the town $100,000
Town Admin
Costs associated with
coastal resiliency planning
Transfer $550,000 from Free Cash
into the Treasury of the town $550,000
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Town Admin
Costs associated with
relocation of Baxter Road
Authorize the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Select Board, to
borrow $500,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the General Laws, or any
other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town, provided that the amount of such
borrowing shall be reduced by the amount of any insurance proceeds, grants or aid received for the project
prior to borrowing. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by
this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes,
may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay
such costs by a like amount. $500,000
Town Admin
Costs associated with acquisition of a trailer for municipal space purposes,
including meeting space
Transfer $450,000 from Free Cash
into the Treasury of the town $450,000
Town Admin
Costs associated with
improvements to 131 Pleasant Street property and facilities (old Fire Station) for
municipal office space
Transfer $250,000 from Free Cash
into the Treasury of the town $250,000
Town Admin
Costs associated with professional services,
including architectural, engineering, and design associated with Senior
Center relocation
Authorize the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Select Board, to borrow $150,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section
7(1) of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town,
provided that the amount of such borrowing shall be reduced by the amount of any insurance proceeds,
grants or aid received for the project prior to borrowing. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by
this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes,
may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 20 of the General Laws, $150,000
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thereby reducing the amount
authorized to be borrowed to pay
such costs by a like amount.
TOTAL
$13,367,521
And, to meet this appropriation that Five Million Eighty Thousand Two Hundred Forty-four Dollars ($5,080,244) be transferred from Free Cash in the Treasury of the Town so
specified; that Nine Hundred Seventy-four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-six Dollars ($974,256) be raised and appropriated from the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy and other
general revenues of the Town so specified, that to meet said appropriation the
Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of Six Million Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-seven Dollars
($6,280,487) pursuant to General Laws Chapter 44, Sections 7(1), 7(7) or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds and notes of the Town therefor; and that One
Million Thirty-two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-four Dollars ($1,032,534) be raised and
appropriated from the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy.
All of these sources totaling Thirteen Million Three Hundred Sixty-seven Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-one Dollars ($13,367,521).
Quantum of vote required for passage of the motion is 2/3 ARTICLE 11
(Appropriation: Old South Road/Fairgrounds Road Intersection Area and Newtown Road Transportation Improvements)
To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, to be spent by the Town Manager with the approval of the Select Board, for the purpose of making various
transportation-related improvements in the Old South Road/Fairgrounds Road intersection area and Newtown Road, including the costs of professional services for
design, permitting, engineering, construction, construction supervision, materials, and
other related professional services, and any other costs incidental and related thereto; provided, however, that any borrowing authorized hereunder shall be contingent on the
passage of a Proposition 2 and ½ debt exclusion vote; or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved to appropriate the sum of Five Million Two
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,200,000) to be spent by the Town Manager with the approval of the Select Board, for the purpose of making various transportation-related
improvements in the Old South Road /Fairgrounds Road area and Newtown Road including the costs of professional services for design, permitting, engineering,
construction, construction supervision, materials, and other related professional
services, and any other costs incidental and related thereto; and, that to meet said appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is hereby authorized
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to borrow the sum of Five Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,200,000) pursuant to General Laws Chapter 44, Sections7(1), or any other enabling authority, and to issue
bonds and notes of the Town therefor; provided, however, that any borrowing authorized hereunder shall be contingent on the passage of a Proposition 2 and ½ debt exclusion
vote. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of
such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in
accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Quantum of vote required for passage of the motion is 2/3 ARTICLE 12
(Milestone Rotary and Milestone Road Improvements – Local Support) To see if the Town will vote to petition the Massachusetts Department of
Transportation in support of the reconstruction of the James Warren Coffin Memorial
Rotary (also known as the Milestone Rotary) to improve overall safety and accessibility for all users of the roadway and to reduce vehicle queuing, delays, and greenhouse gas
emissions caused by insufficient capacity and inefficiency of the current configuration; and further, to support the reconstruction of a section of Milestone Road between the
Milestone Rotary and Bunker Road in a manner to include two 11 foot wide travel lanes and two one foot wide shoulders to increase the safety and longevity of the roadway and improve accessibility for freight vehicles to and from the island’s industrial zoned
properties; or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Select Board) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the Massachusetts Department of
Transportation be petitioned to support of the reconstruction of the James Warren Coffin Memorial Rotary (also known as the Milestone Rotary) to improve overall safety and
accessibility for all users of the roadway and to reduce vehicle queuing, delays, and
greenhouse gas emissions caused by insufficient capacity and inefficiency of the current configuration; and further, to support the reconstruction of a section of Milestone Road
between the Milestone Rotary and Bunker Road in a manner to include two 11-foot wide travel lanes and two one-foot wide shoulders to increase the safety and longevity of the
roadway and improve accessibility for freight vehicles to and from the island’s industrial zoned properties.
ARTICLE 13 (Appropriation: Town Pier)
To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, to be spent by the
Town Manager with the approval of the Select Board, for the purpose of making
improvements to the Town Pier located at 34 Washington Street, including the costs of professional services for design, permitting, engineering, and other related professional
services, and any other costs incidental and related thereto; provided, however, that any borrowing authorized hereunder shall be contingent on the passage of a Proposition 2
and ½ debt exclusion vote; or to take any other action related thereto.
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(Select Board) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: The Finance Committee Motion will follow at the
Town Meeting. As of the date the Committee needed to adopt its Motions to meet printing and mailing requirements, this project had not yet gone out to bid. Bids are
expected prior to Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 14
(Appropriation: Landfill Closure Costs) To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, to be spent by the Town Manager with the approval of the Select Board, for the purpose of costs
associated with the closure and capping of landfill cells 1A, 1B, and 1C, and partial closure of cells 2A and 2B at the Town of Nantucket Landfill located at 188 Madaket Road, including the costs of professional services for design, permitting, engineering,
construction, construction supervision, materials, and other related professional services, and any other costs incidental and related thereto; provided, however, that any
borrowing authorized hereunder shall be contingent on the passage of a Proposition 2 and ½ debt exclusion vote; or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved to appropriate the sum of Fourteen Million
Dollars ($14,000,000) to be spent by the Town Manager with the approval of the Select Board, for the purpose of costs associated with the closure and capping of landfill cells
1A, 1B, and 1C at the Town of Nantucket Landfill located at 188 Madaket Road, including the costs of professional services for design, permitting, engineering,
construction, construction supervision, materials, and other related professional
services, and any other costs incidental and related thereto; and, that to meet said appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is hereby authorized
to borrow the sum of Fourteen Million Dollars ($14,000,000) pursuant to General Laws Chapter 44, Section 8(23), or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds and
notes of the Town therefor; provided, however, that any borrowing authorized hereunder
shall be contingent on the passage of a Proposition 2 and ½ debt exclusion vote. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this
vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in
accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the
amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Quantum of vote required for passage of the motion is 2/3 ARTICLE 15
(Supplemental Appropriation: Public Safety Facility Auxiliary Building)
To see what sums the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow pursuant to any applicable statue or transfer from available funds, to be spent by the
Town Manager with the approval of the Select Board, to supplement the previous appropriations made under Article 11 of the 2015 Annual Town Meeting, Article 5 of the
November 9, 2015 Special Town Meeting, and Article 4 of the November 6, 2017
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Special Town Meeting, to pay costs for constructing a public safety auxiliary building at 4 Fairgrounds Road, including the costs of professional services for design, permitting,
architecture, construction supervision, and other related professional services and any other costs incidental and related thereto; provided, however, that any borrowing
authorized hereunder shall be contingent on the passage of a Proposition 2 and ½ debt exclusion vote; or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved to appropriate the sum of Three Million
Dollars ($3,000,000) to be spent by the Town Manager with the approval of the Select Board, for the purpose of costs associated with constructing a public safety auxiliary
building at 4 Fairgrounds Road, including the costs of professional services for design, permitting, architecture, construction supervision, and other related professional
services and any other costs incidental and related thereto; and, that to meet said
appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) pursuant to General Laws
Chapter 44, Section 7(1), or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds and notes of the Town therefor; provided, however, that any borrowing authorized hereunder shall
be contingent on the passage of a Proposition 2 and ½ debt exclusion vote. Any
premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such
bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the
amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Quantum of vote required for passage of the motion is 2/3
ARTICLE 16
(Appropriation: In-Town (Orange Street) Bike Path) To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, to be spent by the Town Manager with the approval of the Select Board, for the purpose of constructing the
In-Town (Orange Street) Bike Path including the costs of professional services for design, permitting, engineering, construction, construction supervision, materials, and
other related professional services, and any other costs incidental and related thereto;
provided, however, that any borrowing authorized hereunder shall be contingent on the passage of a Proposition 2 and ½ debt exclusion vote; or to take any other action
related thereto.
(Select Board) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved to appropriate the sum of Two Million Five
Hundred Eight Thousand Dollars ($2,508,000) to be spent by the Town Manager with
the approval of the Select Board, for the purpose of constructing the In-Town (Orange Street) Bicycle Path including the costs of professional services for design, permitting,
engineering, construction, construction supervision, materials, and other related professional services, and any other costs incidental and related thereto and, that to
meet said appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is hereby
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authorized to borrow the sum of Two Million Five Hundred Eight Thousand Dollars ($2,508,000) pursuant to General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7(1), or any other enabling
authority, and to issue bonds and notes of the Town therefor; provided, however, that any borrowing authorized hereunder shall be contingent on the passage of a Proposition
2 and ½ debt exclusion vote. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of
the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs
approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like
amount.
Quantum of vote required for passage of the motion is 2/3
ARTICLE 17 (Appropriation: Surfside Area Roads Reconstruction)
To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, to be spent by the Town Manager with the approval of the Select Board, for the purpose of making various
transportation-related improvements in the Surfside area on Lover’s Lane, Monohansett Road and Okorwaw Avenue, including the costs of professional services for design,
permitting, engineering, construction, construction supervision, materials, and other related professional services, and any other costs incidental and related thereto;
provided, however, that any borrowing authorized hereunder shall be contingent on the
passage of a Proposition 2 and ½ debt exclusion vote; or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved to appropriate the sum of Six Million Two
Hundred Ninety-four Thousand Twenty-two Dollars ($6,294,022) to be spent by the Town Manager with the approval of the Select Board, for the purpose of making various
transportation-related improvements in the Surfside area on Lover’s Lane, Monohansett Road and Okorwaw Avenue, including the costs of professional services for design,
permitting, engineering, construction, construction supervision, materials, and other related professional services, and any other costs incidental and related thereto; and,
that to meet said appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is
hereby authorized to borrow the sum of Six Million Two Hundred Ninety-four Thousand Twenty-two Dollars ($6,294,022) pursuant to General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7(1), or
any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds and notes of the Town therefor; provided, however, that any borrowing authorized hereunder shall be contingent on the
passage of a Proposition 2 and ½ debt exclusion vote. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such
premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may
be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be
borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Quantum of vote required for passage of the motion is 2/3
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ARTICLE 18 (Appropriation: Acquisition of Property at 1 – 3 Miller Lane)
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift, eminent domain or otherwise, the property located at 1 - 3 Miller Lane, known as the
”Nantucket Inn” and shown on Assessor’s Map 68 as Parcels 800 – 812, 814 – 853, 900 – 912, 914 – 921, 924 – 938, 941 – 951 for general municipal purposes and/or housing; and
to see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow pursuant to
any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, to be spent by the Town Manager with the approval of the Select Board, for the purpose of acquisition and any
other costs incidental and related thereto; provided, however, that any borrowing authorized hereunder shall be contingent on the passage of a Proposition 2 and ½ debt
exclusion vote; and further to authorize the Select Board to dispose of all or a portion of said property by sale or lease in accordance with the procedures set forth in General
Laws Chapter 30B, s. 16, on such terms and conditions deemed by the Select Board to
be in the best interests of the Town; or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved to take no action on the Article.
ARTICLE 19 (Appropriation: Fiscal Year 2020 Enterprise Funds Operations)
To see what sums the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available funds, for the operation of
the Enterprise Funds of the Town of Nantucket for Fiscal Year 2020, out of anticipated revenues of the designated funds, for the purposes set forth above; or to take any other
action related thereto.
(Select Board for the Various Departments Indicated)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the following Fiscal Year 2020 operating budgets be approved for the Enterprise Funds, with the Siasconset Water appropriation
to be expended through the Siasconset Water Commission; the Wannacomet Water
appropriation to be expended through the Nantucket Water Commission; the Airport appropriation to be expended through the Nantucket Airport Commission; the remaining
appropriations to be spent through the Select Board:
FUND FY 2020 PAYROLL FY 2020 EXPENSES
FY 2020
TOTAL BUDGET FY 2019 BUDGET
Airport $5,018,900 $4,817,778 $9,719,400 $9,745,138
Our Island
Home
$6,551,073 $1,722,660 $8,273,733 $8,138,156
Sewer $2,208,610 $6,349,225 $8,557,835 $8,152,335
Siasconset Water $67,801 $918,245 $986,045 $1,062,973
Solid Waste $140,320 $10,818,550 $10,958,870 $10,036,786
Wannacomet Water $1,907,273 $4,264,724 $6,171,997 $5,708,310
Total $15,893,977 $28,891,182 $44,785,159 $42,843,698
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Further, that the above appropriations be funded as follows: FUND FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT
Airport FY 20 Anticipated Revenues $9,319,400
Airport Retained Earnings – Passenger Facility
Charge
$400,000
Our Island Home FY 20 Anticipated Revenues $3,563,307
Our Island Home FY 20 Tax Levy and Other General Revenues $2,026,181
Our Island Home Retained Earnings $2,687,245
Sewer FY 20 Anticipated Revenues $7,887,320
Sewer Retained Earnings $670,515
Siasconset Water FY 20 Anticipated Revenues $986,046
Solid Waste FY 20 Anticipated Revenues $3,401,600
Solid Waste FY 20 Tax Levy and Other General Revenues $6,189,664
Solid Waste Retained Earnings $1,367,606
Wannacomet Water FY 20 Anticipated Revenues $5,947,000
Wannacomet Water Retained Earnings $225,000
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES $44,785,159
ARTICLE 20 (Appropriation: Enterprise Funds Capital Expenditures)
To see what sums the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available funds, for the purposes of
capital expenditures for the Enterprise Funds of the Town of Nantucket; or to take any
other action related thereto.
(Select Board for the Various Departments Indicated) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the following capital expenditures,
including costs incidental and related thereto, be appropriated for the Enterprise Fund departments with the Airport appropriations to be expended through the Airport
Commission; the Sewer Enterprise, Solid Waste Enterprise and Our Island Home
Enterprise Fund appropriations to be expended by the Town Manager with the approval of the Select Board/Board of Public Works/Sewer Commissioners; the Siasconset Water
appropriation to be expended through the Siasconset Water Commission; and the Wannacomet Water appropriations to be expended through the Nantucket Water
Commission:
DEPARTMENT ITEM FUNDING SOURCE(S) AMOUNT
Airport
Costs associated with the removal of pipeline support piles at Great
Harbor Yacht Club
Authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board to borrow $116,000
pursuant to G.L. c. 44, Section 8(12) or any other enabling authority, and that while such bonds shall be general obligations of the
Town, it is intended that the principal and interest thereon shall be repaid from Airport Enterprise Fund revenues, state or federal
grants, and other available funds of the $116,000
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Airport. Any premium received by the Town
upon the sale of any bonds or notes
approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be
applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby
reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Airport
Costs associated with the upgrade of Nantucket Memorial Airport
Sewer Connection
Authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board to borrow $102,420
pursuant to G.L. c. 44, Section 8(12) or any other enabling authority, and that while such bonds shall be general obligations of the
Town, it is intended that the principal and
interest thereon shall be repaid from Airport Enterprise Fund revenues, state or federal grants, and other available funds of the
Airport. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such
premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by
this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be
borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. $102,420
Airport
Costs associated with the replacement of a maintenance vehicle truck
Authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of
the Select Board to borrow $63,100 pursuant to G.L. c. 44, Section 7 (1) or any other enabling authority, and that while such bonds
shall be general obligations of the Town, it is intended that the principal and interest thereon shall be repaid from Airport
Enterprise Fund revenues, state or federal grants, and other available funds of the Airport. Any premium received by the Town
upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs
of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. $63,100
Airport
Costs associated with the removal and replacement of paint and beads
and rubber markings on the airfield
Authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board to borrow $321,000
pursuant to G.L. c. 44, Section 8(12) or any other enabling authority, and that while such bonds shall be general obligations of the
Town, it is intended that the principal and interest thereon shall be repaid from Airport Enterprise Fund revenues, state or federal
grants, and other available funds of the $321,000
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Airport. Any premium received by the Town
upon the sale of any bonds or notes
approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be
applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby
reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Airport
Costs associated with the purchase
of ecological restoration equipment
Authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board to borrow $119, 200
pursuant to G.L. c. 44, Section 8(12) or any other enabling authority, and that while such bonds shall be general obligations of the
Town, it is intended that the principal and
interest thereon shall be repaid from Airport Enterprise Fund revenues, state or federal grants, and other available funds of the
Airport. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such
premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by
this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be
borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. $119,200
Airport Costs associated with the repair and rehabilitation of the Fuel Farm
Transfer $100,000 from the FY19 Operating
Budget of the Airport Transfer $300,000 from the Fuel Revolver
Fund Balance Transfer $300,000 from the Certified
Retained Earnings of the Airport Enterprise Fund
Appropriate $61,400 from the FY20 Airport Enterprise Fund Revenues $761,400
Airport
Costs associated with the
resurfacing of Taxiway Echo
Authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board to borrow $19,100,000 pursuant to G.L. c. 44 , Section 8(12) or any
other enabling authority, and that while such bonds shall be general obligations of the Town, it is intended that the principal and
interest thereon shall be repaid from Airport Enterprise Fund revenues, state or federal grants, and other available funds of the
Airport. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such
premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by
this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, $19,100,000
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Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby
reducing the amount authorized to be
borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Airport Costs associated with security system upgrades
Authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board to borrow $2,093,000 pursuant to G.L. c. 44, Section 7(1) or any
other enabling authority, and that while such bonds shall be general obligations of the Town, it is intended that the principal and
interest thereon shall be repaid from Airport Enterprise Fund revenues, state or federal grants, and other available funds of the
Airport. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such
premium applied to the payment of the costs
of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. $2,093,000
Subtotal Airport Enterprise Fund
$22,676,120
Sewer
Costs associated with current force main(s) assessment and inspections
Authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board to borrow $2,000,000 pursuant to G.L. c. 44, Section 7(1) or any
other enabling authority, and that while such bonds shall be general obligations of the Town, it is intended that the principal and
interest thereon shall be repaid from Sewer Enterprise Fund revenues, state or federal grants, and other available funds of the
Sewer. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such
premium applied to the payment of the costs
of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. $2,000,000
Sewer
Costs associated with Capacity,
Maintenance, Operations, Management (CMOM) Program
Authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board to borrow $2,000,000
pursuant to G.L. c. 44, Section 7(1) or any other enabling authority, and that while such bonds shall be general obligations of the
Town, it is intended that the principal and interest thereon shall be repaid from Sewer Enterprise Fund revenues, state or federal
grants, and other available funds of the Sewer. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes
approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs $2,000,000
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of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be
applied to the payment of costs approved by
this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be
borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Sewer
Costs associated with the purchase
and installation of security fencing at the Surfside Wastewater Treatment Facility
Authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board to borrow $550,000 pursuant to G.L. c. 44, Section 7(1) or any
other enabling authority, and that while such bonds shall be general obligations of the Town, it is intended that the principal and
interest thereon shall be repaid from Sewer Enterprise Fund revenues, state or federal grants, and other available funds of the
Sewer. Any premium received by the Town
upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs
of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. $550,000
Sewer
Costs associated with Surfside Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 2 Upgrades
Authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of
the Select Board to borrow $6,500,000 pursuant to G.L. c .44, Section 7(1) or any other enabling authority, and that while such
bonds shall be general obligations of the
Town, it is intended that the principal and interest thereon shall be repaid from Sewer Enterprise Fund revenues, state or federal
grants, and other available funds of the Sewer. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes
approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be
applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby
reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. $6,500,000
Sewer
Costs associated with sewer main replacements and/or repairs in areas affected by National Grid L8
Feeder Project
Authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board to borrow $6,500,000
pursuant to G.L. c. 44, Section 7(1) or any other enabling authority, and that while such bonds shall be general obligations of the
Town, it is intended that the principal and interest thereon shall be repaid from Sewer Enterprise Fund revenues, state or federal
grants, and other available funds of the Sewer. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes
approved by this vote, less any such $6,500,000
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premium applied to the payment of the costs
of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be
applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby
reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Sewer
Costs associated with sewer/stormwater repairs in Jetties
Beach / Bathing Beach Road area
Transfer $285,000 from Certified Retained
Earnings in the Sewer Enterprise Fund $285,000
Sewer
Costs associated with replacement
of loader
Transfer $150,000 from Certified Retained
Earnings in the Sewer Enterprise Fund $150,000
Sewer Costs associated with replacement of sewer rodding truck Transfer $206,000 from Certified Retained Earnings in the Sewer Enterprise Fund $206,000
Sewer
Costs associated with design and construction of Siasconset Sewer System improvements Transfer $350,000 from Certified Retained Earnings in the Sewer Enterprise Fund $350,000
Sewer Costs associated with new sewer force main design and planning
Authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of
the Select Board to borrow $2,500,000
pursuant to G.L. c. 44, Section 7(7) or any other enabling authority, and that while such bonds shall be general obligations of the
Town, it is intended that the principal and interest thereon shall be repaid from Sewer Enterprise Fund revenues, state or federal
grants, and other available funds of the Sewer. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes
approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be
applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby
reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. $2,500,000
Sewer Costs associated with Aurora Way pump station upgrades Transfer $295,000 from Certified Retained Earnings in the Sewer Enterprise Fund $295,000
Sewer Costs associated with purchase of new excavation equipment Transfer $165,000 from Certified Retained Earnings in the Sewer Enterprise Fund $165,000
Subtotal Sewer Enterprise Fund $21,501,000
Our Island Home Costs associated with replacing existing flooring
Raise and appropriate $250,000 from the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy and other general
revenues of the town; provided that the appropriation shall be contingent on the passage of a Proposition 2½ capital outlay
exclusion by the voters of the Town in accordance with General Laws Ch. 59, Sec. 21C(m) $250,000
Subtotal Our Island Home Enterprise Fund $250,000
Siasconset Water Water Main Replacement
Authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of
the Select Board to borrow $1,943,355 pursuant to G.L. c. 44, Section 8(5) or any other enabling authority, and that while such $1,943,355
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bonds shall be general obligations of the
Town, it is intended that the principal and
interest thereon shall be repaid from Siasconset Water Enterprise Fund revenues, state or federal grants, and other available
funds of the Siasconset Water Enterprise Fund. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes
approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be
applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby
reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
Subtotal Siasconset Water Enterprise Fund $1,943,355
Solid Waste
Costs associated with improvements to facility access
road & parking lot maintenance
Transfer $429,616 from prior year Landfill
Mining Capital Accounts $429,616
Solid Waste
Costs associated with repairs to the
electrical systems at the Materials Recovery Facility Transfer $50,000 from prior year Landfill Mining Capital Accounts $50,000
Solid Waste
Costs associated with floor drain and collection tank improvements at
the Materials Recovery Facility
Transfer $100,000 from prior year Landfill
Mining Accounts $100,000
Solid Waste
Costs associated with replacement
and/or repairs to overhead doors at Materials Recovery Facility Transfer $50,000 from prior year Landfill Mining Accounts $50,000
Solid Waste
Costs associated with improvements to the fire alarm system at Materials Recovery
Facility
Transfer $60,000 from prior year Landfill
Mining Accounts $60,000
Subtotal Solid Waste Enterprise Fund $689,616
Wannacomet
Water New Water Source Investigation
Authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board to borrow $1,500,000 pursuant to G.L. c. 44, Section 8(3A) or any
other enabling authority, and that while such bonds shall be general obligations of the Town, it is intended that the principal and
interest thereon shall be repaid from Wannacomet Water Enterprise Fund revenues, state or federal grants, and other
available funds of the Wannacomet Water Enterprise Fund. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or
notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be
applied to the payment of costs approved by
this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be
borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. $1,500,000
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Subtotal Wannacomet Water Enterprise Fund
$1,500,000
Total All Enterprise Funds
$61,798,691
Quantum of vote required for passage of the motion is 2/3
ARTICLE 21 (Enterprise Funds: Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Transfers)
To see what sums the Town will vote to transfer into various line items of Fiscal
Year 2019 Enterprise Fund operating budgets from other line items of said budgets and/or from Enterprise Surplus Reserve Funds; or to take any other action related
thereto.
(Select Board) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the amounts listed below be transferred
from the various accounts listed to the various enterprise fund accounts listed for Fiscal
Year 2019 as follows:
FROM TO AMOUNT
Airport Special Purpose Stabilization Fund Airport Enterprise Fund, Salaries $75,000
Airport Fuel Revolver Airport Capital Projects, Fuel Farm Piping and Fire Suppression Project $300,000
Airport Retained Earnings Airport Capital Projects, Fuel Farm Piping and Fire Suppression Project $300,000
Airport Retained Earnings
Airport Capital Projects, Parking Lot
Improvements $105,782
Airport Retained Earnings
Airport Capital Projects, Airport Equipment &
Vehicles $121,045
Airport Retained Earnings Airport Capital Projects, Remove/Replace Airfield Markings $142,054
Airport Retained Earnings Airport Capital Projects, Airport Equipment & Vehicles $42,850
Airport Retained Earnings Airport Capital Projects, Environmental Report and Environmental Assessment $200,000
Airport Retained Earnings Airport Capital Projects, Vault Room Rehabilitation $100,000
Airport Retained Earnings Airport Capital Projects, Reconstruct Apron Area 3 and Fencing $200,000
Airport Retained Earnings
Airport Capital Project, Nobadeer Farm
Employee Housing Development $200,000
Airport Retained Earnings
Airport Capital Projects, Flight Information
Display/Public Address System Replacement $35,826
Airport Retained Earnings Airport Capital Projects, Runway 12-30 Focused Airport Layout Plan Update $31,273
Airport Retained Earnings Airport Capital Projects, Flight Information Display/Public Address System Replacement $35,826
Airport Retained Earnings Airport Capital Projects, Runway 12-30 Focused Airport Layout Plan Update $31,273
Sewer Retained Earnings Operating Expenses, Debt Service $42,365
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ARTICLE 22 (Appropriation: Waterways Improvement Fund)
To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate from the revenue received under Chapter 60B subsection (i) of section 2 and under Chapter 91section 10A of the
Massachusetts General Laws and sums received from the Commonwealth or Federal Government for purposes established by Chapter 40 section 5G of the Massachusetts
General Laws including but not limited to (1) maintenance , dredging, cleaning and
improvement of harbors, inland waters and great ponds, (2) the public access thereto, (3) the breakwaters, retaining walls, piers, wharves and moorings thereof, and (4) law
enforcement and fire prevention in the Town and County of Nantucket, and any other purpose allowed by applicable law.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Three Hundred Fifty-seven Thousand
Dollars ($357,000) be appropriated from the Waterways Improvement Fund for the purpose of (1) maintenance, dredging, cleaning and improvement of harbors, inland waters
and great ponds, (2) the public access thereto, (3) the breakwaters, retaining walls, piers,
wharves and moorings thereof, and (4) law enforcement and fire prevention in the Town and County of Nantucket, and any other purpose allowed by applicable law.
ARTICLE 23
(Appropriation: Ambulance Reserve Fund) To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate from the Ambulance Reserve
Fund for the purchase of ambulance-related equipment, including but not limited to
extrication collars, backboards and other emergency equipment, oxygen tanks and refills, blankets and other linens, bandages and other medical supplies, fuel, repairs and
maintenance for ambulances, and other such related costs to operate the Town’s ambulance services, including up to six (6) full-time firefighter/EMT positions. All
expenditures to be made by the Fire Department, subject to the approval of the Town
Manager; or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Seven Hundred Nineteen Thousand Six
Hundred Thirty Dollars ($719,630) be appropriated from the Ambulance Reserve Fund
for the purpose of purchasing ambulance-related equipment, including but not limited to extrication collars, backboards and other emergency equipment, oxygen tanks and
refills, blankets and other linens, bandages and other medical supplies, fuel, repairs and maintenance for ambulances, and other such related costs to operate the Town’s
ambulance services, including up to six (6) full-time firefighter/EMT and/or paramedic positions. All expenditures to be made by the Fire Chief, subject to the approval of the
Town Manager.
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ARTICLE 24 (Appropriation: Ferry Embarkation Fee)
To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate from the proceeds of the ferry embarkation fee established by Chapter 46, section 129 of the Acts of 2003 as
amended, for the purposes of mitigating the impacts of ferry service on the Town and County of Nantucket, including but not limited to provision of harbor services, public
safety protection, emergency services, infrastructure improvements within and around
Nantucket Harbor, and professional services pertaining to the potential use or reuse of land, buildings and infrastructure in the vicinity of Nantucket Harbor, and any other
purpose allowed by applicable law. Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Two Hundred Twenty-five Thousand
Dollars ($225,000) be appropriated from the Ferry Embarkation Fee Fund for the
purpose of public safety protection, emergency services, and any other purpose allowed by applicable law.
ARTICLE 25
(Appropriation: County Assessment)
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available funds, to pay the County of Nantucket
such assessment as is required for Fiscal Year 2020, and to authorize the expenditure of these funds for County purposes, all in accordance with the Massachusetts General
Laws and in accordance with the County Charter (Chapter 290 of the Acts of 1996), the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Two Hundred One Dollars ($170,201); or to
take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board/County Commissioners)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that One Hundred Seventy Thousand Two Hundred One Dollars ($170,201) be raised and appropriated from the Fiscal Year 2020
tax levy and other general revenues of the Town to fund the Fiscal Year 2020 county
assessment.
ARTICLE 26 (Appropriation: Finalizing Fiscal Year 2020 County Budget)
To see if the Town will vote to overturn any denial of approval by the Nantucket
County Review Committee, of any item of the County budget for Fiscal Year 2020 by appropriating a sum of money for such County budget and authorizing the expenditure
of estimated County revenues, County reserve funds, County deed excise fees or other available County funds including the Town assessment for County purposes; further, to
see if the Town will vote to overturn any denial by the Nantucket County Review Committee of the establishment of a County Reserve Fund, from which transfers may be
made to meet extraordinary or unforeseen expenditures with the approval of the County
Commissioners acting as the County Advisory Board Executive Committee within the meaning of Chapter 35 section 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws; or to take any
other action related thereto.
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(Select Board/County Commissioners) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved to take no action on the Article.
ARTICLE 27
(Appropriation: Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund) To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate and also to raise, borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available funds, to deposit into the
Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund established pursuant to Mass. General Law chapter 32B, section 20, for Fiscal Year 2020.
Or, to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000) be appropriated from the Fiscal Year 2020 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town to be deposited by the Treasurer into the Other Post-Employment
Benefits Trust Fund.
ARTICLE 28
(Appropriation: Affordable Housing Trust Fund) To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to pay costs of acquiring land,
which may include any buildings thereon, for the development of affordable housing, and also to pay costs of designing, constructing, reconstructing and equipping
affordable housing, all of which shall be undertaken in conjunction with the Town’s Affordable Housing Trust, and for the payment of all other costs incidental and related
thereto and to determine whether this amount should be raised by taxation, transfer
from available funds, borrowing or otherwise, and, further, to authorize the Town to enter into leases, subleases and any other similar arrangements with the Town’s
Affordable Housing Trust, or take any other action relative thereto.
(Select Board)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the sum of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) be appropriated to pay costs of acquiring land, which may include any
buildings thereon, for the development of affordable housing, and also to pay costs of designing, constructing, reconstructing and equipping affordable housing, all of which
shall be undertaken in conjunction with the Town’s Affordable Housing Trust, and for the
payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is authorized to
borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor. In conjunction with
the development of affordable housing, the Town is authorized to enter into leases, subleases and any other similar arrangements to carry out the purposes of this vote with
the Town’s Affordable Housing Trust. Any premium received upon the sale of any bonds
or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs
approved by this vote in accordance with M.G.L. c. 44, §20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. While the bonds
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issued pursuant to this vote shall be general obligations of the Town, it is the intent of Town Meeting that the principal and interest thereon shall be paid from Community
Preservation Act revenue. Any affordable housing units developed pursuant to this vote shall be available to tenants with incomes of not less than 30% or more than 200% of
area median income for the Town, as most recently determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
ARTICLE 29 (Appropriation for Special Purpose Stabilization Fund for Airport Employee Accrued
Liabilities) To see what sums the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available funds to be placed in the Airport special purpose stabilization fund established pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 5B, Paragraph 2, for the benefit of the Nantucket Airport, such fund to be used
for the future payment of accrued liabilities for compensated absences due any employee upon termination of the employee’s full-time employment; or take any action
relative thereto.
(Select Board for Airport Commission)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) be transferred from Airport Certified Retained Earnings to the Airport Special
Purpose Stabilization Fund for Airport Employee Accrued Liabilities.
ARTICLE 30 (Bylaw Amendment: Finances)
To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 19 (Finances), Article XIII
(Revolving Accounts) by adding an additional revolving account as follows (NOTE: new language is shown as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout;
these methods to denote changes are not meant to become part of the final text; non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw shall be permitted in order that it be
in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
§19-21. Revolving accounts established
FUND REVENUE
SOURCE
AUTHORITY TO
SPEND USE OF FUND
Airport
Aviation Fuel
Fees and
receipts received in
connection with sale of
aviation fuel
Airport
Commission
Purchase of aviation fuel Purchase of
Aviation Fuel, and repairs and maintenance of the Fuel Farm.
(Select Board for Airport Commission)
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Chapter 19 (Finances), Article XIII (Revolving Accounts) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket is hereby amended as
follows (NOTE: new language is shown as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote changes are not meant to become part of
the final text; non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw shall be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of
Nantucket):
§19-21. Revolving accounts established
FUND REVENUE
SOURCE
AUTHORITY TO
SPEND USE OF FUND
Airport
Aviation Fuel
Fees and receipts
received in
connection with sale of
aviation fuel
Airport
Commission
Purchase of aviation fuel Purchase of
Aviation Fuel, and repairs and maintenance of the Fuel Farm
ARTICLE 31
(Appropriation: Fiscal Year 2020 Senior Work-off Program) To see what sums the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available funds, for the purpose of supporting the Senior Work-off Program pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 59, section 5k for the Town of Nantucket for Fiscal Year 2020; or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars
($25,000) be transferred from Overlay Surplus for the purpose of supporting the Senior Work-off Program pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, section 5k for
the Town of Nantucket for Fiscal Year 2020.
ARTICLE 32
(Appropriation: FY 2020 Community Preservation Committee) To see if the Town will vote to act on the report of the Community Preservation
Committee on the Fiscal Year 2020 Community Preservation Budget and to appropriate or reserve for later appropriation monies from the Community Preservation Fund annual
revenues or available funds for the administrative and operating expenses of the
Community Preservation Committee, the undertaking of Community Preservation Projects and all other necessary and proper expenses for the year.
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Purpose Amount
Historic Preservation
HallKeen Management
Restoration of the north and south facade windows in
Academy Hill apartment building
$80,500
Nantucket Historical Association Restoration of the Thomas Macy warehouse, providing
wheelchair lift, fire suppression, security fire alarm and emergency stairwell
$196,503
Nantucket Historical Association
Restoration of Hadwen house, providing wheelchair lift and
alarm/fire prevention
$83,351
Nantucket Housing Authority Restoration of entire exterior building envelopes of 2 & 6
Miacomet to preserve the building from injury, harm or destruction
$175,054
Nantucket Atheneum Third phase, conservation of three historic paintings $18,000
Nantucket Island School of Design & the Arts
Phase two of the preservation and restoration of the Long Barn and dairy barn, including digital documentation and
restoration of the rail fence for original pastures and paddocks
$243,551
Hospital Thrift Shop Third phase of restoration of structural frame including
repair of rubble foundation, updating electrical wiring and remediating lead paint
$38,398.50
Historic Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin School
Fifth phase of the restoration including the replacement and
repair of spalling bricks on three sides of the building and the decorative Bricks that have fallen of or are broken
$111,000
Landmark House- Nantucket Community Service Inc.
To preserve the building from injury, harm and destruction to install 136 Anderson insert windows and 6 full frame
Anderson windows
$188,985
Sub-total $1,135,342.50
$1,080,239.50 of the funds to be used in this category are from the Community
Preservation surcharge, interest and the State matching funds, and the balance of
the funds used in this category, $55,103 are from the Historic Preservation reserves.
Community Housing
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Nantucket Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Allocation to the fund subject to the fund obtaining approval from the CPC commissioners of the particular projects for
affordable housing
$750,000
Nantucket Interfaith Council Housing and rental assistance program $150,000
Town of Nantucket Funds to pay the interest and principal of the Bond
authorized at the 2015 Nantucket Town Meeting for the balance of the infrastructure at the Sachem’s Path
affordable housing complex
$112,000
Sub-total $1,012,000
$8,480 of the funds utilized in this category is from the Designated reserves for
Community Housing, $45,000 of the funds utilized in this category is from the Undesignated reserves and the balance of the funds utilized in this category are from
the Community Preservation surcharge, interest and the State matching funds.
Open Space Conservation/Recreation
Town of Nantucket
Funds to pay the interest and principal of the Bond authorized at the 2012 Nantucket Town Meeting for the
creation of an artificial turf playing field at Nobadeer Farm
Road.
$125,000
Nantucket Islands Land Bank - Hinsdale Inclusive Play Space Funding for the engineering and construction phase of a
new fully accessible, socially inclusive outdoor play space with a unique focus on Science, Technology Engineering,
Art and Math (STEAM)
$812,481
Sustainable Nantucket Community Farm Institute, phase 3
Funds for improvements to road, wash station, heat and dry storage for farming
$68,286
Sub-total $1,005,767
$765,767 of the funds utilized in this category is from the Open Space reserves with the balance of the funds to be used in this category from the Community Preservation
surcharge, interest and the State matching funds.
Administrative
Community Preservation Committee
Administrative and operating expenses
$125,000
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Sub-total $125,000
$5,000 of the funds utilized in this category is from undesignated reserves and the
balance of the funds to be used in this category is from the Community Preservation surcharge, interest and the State matching funds.
TOTAL $3,278,109.50
All amounts to be appropriated from the following sources:
SOURCES AMOUNT
Raised and appropriated from FY 2018 Community Preservation
Surcharge
$2,134,759.50
From State matching funds for FY 2018, to be received in 2019 $250,000
From Interest $14,000
From Designated Reserves for Historic Preservation $55,103
From designated reserves for Community Housing $8,480
From designated reserves for Open Space $765,767
From Undesignated Reserves $50,000
Total Revenues $3,278,109.50
For fiscal year 2020 Community Preservation Purposes with each item considered a separate appropriation to be spent by the Community Preservation Committee.
Provided however, that the above expenditures may be conditional on the recording of appropriate historic preservation restrictions for historic resources, open space
restrictions for open space resources, recreational restrictions for recreational resources and for affordable housing restrictions for community housing; running in
favor of an entity authorized by the Commonwealth to hold such restrictions for such
expenditures; meeting the requirements of Chapter 184 of the General Laws pursuant to Section 12 of the Community Preservation Act.
(Kenneth Beaugrand, et al) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the following sums be appropriated or
reserved for later appropriation from the Community Preservation Fund Fiscal Year
2020 revenues or other available funds as indicated herein, for the administrative and operating expenses of the Community Preservation Committee, the undertaking of
community preservation projects and all other necessary and proper expenses, for
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Fiscal Year 2020 community preservation purposes as set forth herein, with each item considered a separate appropriation to be spent by the Community Preservation
Committee, as shown below with any strikeouts indicating deletions from the Community Preservation Committee article and any highlighted text indicated
additions/modifications:
Purpose Amount
Historic Preservation
HallKeen Management Restoration of the north and south facade windows in
Academy Hill apartment building
$80,500
Nantucket Historical Association
Restoration of the Thomas Macy warehouse, providing wheelchair lift, fire suppression, security fire alarm and
emergency stairwell
$196,503
Nantucket Historical Association Restoration of Hadwen house, providing wheelchair lift and
alarm/fire prevention
$83,351
Nantucket Housing Authority
Restoration of entire exterior building envelopes of 2 & 6 Miacomet to preserve the building from injury, harm or
destruction
$175,054
Nantucket Atheneum
Third phase, conservation of three historic paintings
$18,000
Nantucket Island School of Design & the Arts Phase two of the preservation and restoration of the Long
Barn and dairy barn, including digital documentation and restoration of the rail fence for original pastures and
paddocks
$243,551
Hospital Thrift Shop
Third phase of restoration of structural frame including repair of rubble foundation, updating electrical wiring and
remediating lead paint
$38,398.50
Historic Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin School
Fifth phase of the restoration including the replacement and repair of spalling bricks on three sides of the building and
the decorative Bricks that have fallen of or are broken
$111,000
Landmark House- Nantucket Community Service Inc. To preserve the building from injury, harm and destruction
to install 136 Anderson insert windows and 6 full frame Anderson windows
$188,985
Sub-total $1,135,342.50
$1,080,239.50 of the funds to be used in this category are from the Community
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Preservation surcharge, interest and the State matching funds, and the balance of
the funds used in this category, $55,103 are from the Historic Preservation reserves.
Community Housing
Nantucket Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Allocation to the fund subject to the fund obtaining approval from the CPC commissioners of the particular projects for
affordable housing
$750,000
Nantucket Interfaith Council Housing and rental assistance program $150,000
Town of Nantucket
Funds to pay the interest and principal of the Bond
authorized at the 2015 Nantucket Town Meeting for the balance of the infrastructure at the Sachem’s Path
affordable housing complex
$112,000
Sub-total $1,012,000
$8,480 of the funds utilized in this category is from the Designated reserves for
Community Housing, $45,000 of the funds utilized in this category is from the Undesignated reserves and the balance of the funds utilized in this category are from
the Community Preservation surcharge, interest and the State matching funds.
Open Space Conservation/Recreation
Town of Nantucket
Funds to pay the interest and principal of the Bond authorized at the 2012 Nantucket Town Meeting for the
creation of an artificial turf playing field at Nobadeer Farm Road.
$125,000
Nantucket Islands Land Bank - Hinsdale Inclusive Play Space Funding for the engineering and construction phase of a
new fully accessible, socially inclusive outdoor play space with a unique focus on Science, Technology Engineering,
Art and Math (STEAM)
$812,481
Sustainable Nantucket Community Farm Institute, phase 3
Funds for improvements to road, wash station, heat and dry storage for farming
$68,286
Sub-total $1,005,767
$765,767 of the funds utilized in this category is from the Open Space reserves with
the balance of the funds to be used in this category from the Community Preservation
surcharge, interest and the State matching funds.
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Administrative
Community Preservation Committee
Administrative and operating expenses
$125,000
Sub-total $125,000
$5,000 of the funds utilized in this category is from undesignated reserves and the
balance of the funds to be used in this category is from the Community Preservation surcharge, interest and the State matching funds.
TOTAL $3,278,109.50
All amounts to be appropriated from the following sources:
SOURCES AMOUNT
Raised and appropriated from FY 2020 Community Preservation
Surcharge
$2,134,759.50
From State matching funds for FY 2019, to be received in 2020 $250,000
From Interest $14,000
From Designated Reserves for Historic Preservation $55,103
From designated reserves for Community Housing $8,480
From designated reserves for Open Space $765,767
From Undesignated Reserves $50,000
Total Revenues $3,278,109.50
For fiscal year 2020 Community Preservation Purposes with each item considered a separate appropriation to be spent by the Community Preservation Committee.
Provided however, that the above expenditures may be conditional on the recording of appropriate historic preservation restrictions for historic resources, open space
restrictions for open space resources, recreational restrictions for recreational resources and for affordable housing restrictions for community housing; running in
favor of an entity authorized by the Commonwealth to hold such restrictions for such expenditures; meeting the requirements of Chapter 184 of the General Laws
pursuant to Section 12 of the Community Preservation Act.
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ARTICLE 33 (Community Preservation Committee: Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Transfers)
To see what sums the Town will vote to transfer into the Community Preservation Committee reserved and unreserved fund balances to turn back the unspent remainder
of projects approved in prior fiscal years so that it is available for future appropriations.
FROM TO AMOUNT
Article 24 ATM 2006 Maria Mitchell Association
Fiscal Year 2020 Community Preservation Committee
Community Historic Preservation reserved fund balance $14,979.77
Article 22 ATM 2007
Artists Association of Nantucket
Fiscal Year 2020
Community Preservation Committee
Community Historic Preservation reserved fund balance $612.26
Article 26 ATM 2010
First Congregational Church
Fiscal year 2020
Community Preservation Committee Community Historic Preservation
reserved Fund balance $0.06
Article 26 ATM 2013 Two Center Street Restoration
Project
Fiscal year 2020
Community Preservation Committee Community Historic Preservation
reserved Fund balance $163.00
Article 26 ATM 2013 University of Florida
Preservation Institute,
Nantucket
Fiscal year 2020 Community Preservation Committee
Community Historic Preservation
reserved Fund balance $11.43
Article 30 ATM 2014
Homestead of Nantucket
Fiscal year 2020 Community Preservation Committee
Community Historic Preservation
reserved Fund balance $2,858.32
Article 20 ATM 2016 First Congregational Church
Fiscal year 2020 Community Preservation Committee
Community Historic Preservation reserved Fund balance $0.50
Total Transfers to Community Historic Preservation Reserved fund
balance $18,625.34
Total transfers back to Community Preservation Reserved Fund
Balances $18,625.34
(Kenneth Beaugrand, et al)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the unspent remainder of projects in
prior years as listed below be transferred between the various accounts as follows:
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FROM TO AMOUNT
Article 24/ATM 2006
Maria Mitchell Association
Fiscal Year 2020
Community Preservation Committee Community Historic Preservation
Reserved Fund balance $14,979.77
Article 22/ATM 2007 Artists Association of
Nantucket
Fiscal Year 2020
Community Preservation Committee Community Historic Preservation
Reserved Fund balance $612.26
Article 26/ATM 2010
First Congregational Church
Fiscal year 2020 Community Preservation Committee
Community Historic Preservation
Reserved Fund balance $0.06
Article 26/ATM 2013
Two Center Street Restoration Project
Fiscal year 2020 Community Preservation Committee
Community Historic Preservation Reserved Fund balance $163.00
Article 26/ATM 2013
University of Florida
Preservation Institute, Nantucket
Fiscal year 2020
Community Preservation Committee
Community Historic Preservation Reserved Fund balance $11.43
Article 30/ATM 2014
Homestead of Nantucket
Fiscal year 2020
Community Preservation Committee Community Historic Preservation
Reserved Fund balance $2,858.32
Article 20/ATM 2016
First Congregational Church
Fiscal year 2020
Community Preservation Committee Community Historic Preservation
Reserved Fund balance $0.50
Total Transfers to Community Historic Preservation Reserved Fund balance $18,625.34
Total transfers back to Community Preservation Reserved Fund balances $18,625.34
ARTICLE 34
(Appropriation: Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvements) To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, to be spent by the Department of Pubic Works, with the approval of the Town Manager and the Select
Board, for the purpose of making Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvements at the intersection of Bartlett Road and Surfside Road by the installation of two (2) stop signs
creating a 3-way stop; not to include the addition of additional turning lanes. This sum
should include the costs of professional services for design, installation and the cost of equipment and materials, and any other costs incidental and related thereto.
(Campbell Sutton, et al)
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved not to adopt the Article.
ARTICLE 35 (Appropriation: Health and Human Services – Ambulance Transport Fund)
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000) from Free Cash and or the General Fund or any other
source to deposit into the Health & Human Services Department, to fund ambulance
transport for behavioral health patients from Nantucket to treatment facilities off island.
(Walter Wieners, et al) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars
($110,000) be appropriated from Free Cash for the purposes of a grant to Nantucket Cottage Hospital to be used to transport behavioral health patients between Nantucket
and treatment facilities off the island.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee urges Nantucket Cottage Hospital
to secure a permanent, non-Town funding source for this service. The Committee’s Motion is intended to provide one-time funding only.
ARTICLE 36 (Appropriation: Island-wide and Municipal Energy Study)
(Preamble) As the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ most remote island community,
Nantucket is particularly vulnerable to the devastating impacts of climate change and rising sea levels. The Massachusetts Green Community Designation and Grant
Program provides a road map along with significant financial and technical support to
municipalities that 1) pledge to cut municipal energy use by an ambitious and achievable goal of 20 percent over 5 years and 2) meet four other criteria established in
the Green Communities Act. The Program has designated 210 cities and towns as Green Communities, delivering to them over $39 million in grants for energy projects.
The Passage of the “Green Communities” appropriation, zoning, and stretch code
articles are critical to advance the Town of Nantucket’s eligibility for the Massachusetts Green Community Designation Program.
(Article)
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow pursuant to
any applicable statute or transfer from available funds for the payment, up to $100,000 dollars for the purposes of conducting an Island wide and municipal energy study across
all energy uses; such study shall establish a baseline on energy usage on Nantucket, or to take any other action related thereto and for the purpose of meeting the minimum
requirements described in the “Green Communities” criteria.
(Tobias Glidden, et al)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved not to adopt the Article.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: Since this warrant article was initially submitted, Town Administration has worked with the Planning and Land Use Services Department
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to secure funds in the current fiscal year for the purpose of establishing a municipal energy baseline and to create an Energy Reduction Plan (ERP) to reduce total energy
use by 20% within a 5-year period; which, when completed, may be used as a criteria for the Green Community designation.
ARTICLE 37
(Appropriation: Acquisition of Existing Properties for Affordable Housing Purposes)
(Preamble) Unless and until the 40B laws are changed, it is imperative for the preservation of
our environment, open spaces and historic neighborhood character that we as a community stay ahead of the requirements of M.G.L. Chapter 40B. To accomplish this,
we must reach “Safe Harbor” at the earliest possible date and remain there. We believe that the best way to do this is to raise and appropriate the funds necessary to
strategically acquire existing housing stock and add this stock to our Subsidized
Housing Inventory List (the 10% required by the state).
(Article) To see if the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow pursuant to
any applicable statute or transfer from available funds, up to $30 million for the purposes
of acquiring existing properties for affordable housing purposes, which may include an affordable rental program, and which would all qualify on the SHI list to assist the Town
in obtaining Safe Harbor as it is known under Chapter 40B of the M.G.L.; provided, however, that any borrowing authorized hereunder shall be contingent on the passage
of a Proposition 2 and ½ debt exclusion vote; and provided further that said funds may be expended by the Town Manager, with the approval of the Select Board, which may
include a grant or grants to the Nantucket Affordable Housing Trust, with oversight by
the Select Board; or to take any other action related thereto.
(Tobias Glidden, et al) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the sum of Ten Million Dollars
($10,000,000) is appropriated for the purposes of acquiring existing properties for
affordable housing purposes, which may include an affordable rental program, and also interest in and/or deed restrictions to properties for affordable housing purposes all of
which must qualify for the Town’s Subsidized Housing Inventory, to be spent by the Town Manager with the approval of the Select Board which may include a grant or
grants to the Nantucket Affordable Housing Trust, with oversight by the Select Board;
that to meet said appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is hereby authorized to borrow the sum Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) pursuant to
General Laws Chapter 44, Sections 7 or 8, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds and notes of the Town therefor; provided, however, that any borrowing authorized
hereunder shall be contingent on the passage of a Proposition 2 and ½ debt exclusion vote; that any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes
approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of
issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby
reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. Any affordable housing units developed pursuant to this vote shall be available to tenants
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with incomes of not less than 30% or more than 200% of area median income for the Town, as most recently determined by the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development, provided said units qualify for the Town’s Subsidized Housing Inventory; further, the appropriated funds may only be spent while the Town’s
Subsidized Housing Inventory is below the Ten Percent (10%) state requirement.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Affordable Housing Trust needs to be sure
dedicate the appropriate resources needed to implement and administer this program.
SELECT BOARD COMMENT: The Board supports the Finance Committee Motion; however, with an appropriation of Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000) rather than Ten
Million Dollars ($10,000,000).
Quantum of vote required for passage of the motion is 2/3
ARTICLE 38
(Zoning Map Change: RC to CN – Williams Lane) To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket
by placing the following properties currently located in the Residential Commercial (RC) district in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
55 138.2 8 WILLIAMS LANE
55 140 6 WILLIAMS LANE
55 418 4 WILLIAMS LANE
55 141 (PORTION OF) 89 PLEASANT STREET
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 38 RC to
CN” dated August 2018 and filed herewith at the Office of the Town Clerk.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board for Planning Board)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket be amended by placing the following properties currently located in the Residential
Commercial (RC) district in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
55 138.2 8 WILLIAMS LANE
55 140 6 WILLIAMS LANE
55 418 4 WILLIAMS LANE
55 141 (PORTION OF) 89 PLEASANT STREET
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 38 RC to
CN” dated August 2018.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board Motion.
ARTICLE 39
(Zoning Map Change: RC-2 to CMI, CN, and/or CTEC – Square Rigger, Nobadeer Farm, and Old South Roads, Arrowhead Drive)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket
by placing the following property currently located in the Residential Commercial 2 (RC-2) district in the Commercial Mid-Island (CMI), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), and/or
Commercial, Trade, Entrepreneurship and Craft (CTEC) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
69 11 138 OLD SOUTH ROAD
69 18 41 NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 103 41 NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 34 44 NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 35.1 46 A (#1) NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 35.2 46 B (#2) NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 35.3 46 C (#3) NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 36 48 NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 37 132 OLD SOUTH ROAD
69 38 134 OLD SOUTH ROAD
69 39 136 OLD SOUTH ROAD
69 41 4 SQUARE RIGGER ROAD
69 42 6 SQUARE RIGGER ROAD
69 43 8 SQUARE RIGGER ROAD
69 45 9 SQUARE RIGGER ROAD
69 46 7 SQUARE RIGGER ROAD
69 47 5 SQUARE RIGGER ROAD
69 48 3 SQUARE RIGGER ROAD
69 59 4 ARROWHEAD DRIVE
69 60 140 OLD SOUTH ROAD
69 61 142 OLD SOUTH ROAD
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 39 RC-2 to
CMI, CN, and/or CTEC” dated August 2018 and filed herewith at the Office of the Town Clerk.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board for Planning Board)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket be
amended as follows:
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1. By placing the following properties currently located in the Residential Commercial 2 (RC-2) district in the Commercial Mid-Island (CMI) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
69 11 138 OLD SOUTH ROAD
69 38 134 OLD SOUTH ROAD
69 39 136 OLD SOUTH ROAD
69 59 4 ARROWHEAD DRIVE
69 60 140 OLD SOUTH ROAD
69 61 142 OLD SOUTH ROAD
2. By placing the following properties currently located in the Residential Commercial 2 (RC-2) district in the Commercial, Trade, Entrepreneurship and
Craft (CTEC) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
69 37 132 OLD SOUTH ROAD
69 18 41 NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 103 41 NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 34 44 NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 35.1 46 A (#1) NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 35.2 46 B (#2) NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 35.3 46 C (#3) NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 36 48 NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 41 4 SQUARE RIGGER ROAD
69 42 6 SQUARE RIGGER ROAD
69 43 8 SQUARE RIGGER ROAD
69 45 9 SQUARE RIGGER ROAD
69 46 7 SQUARE RIGGER ROAD
69 47 5 SQUARE RIGGER ROAD
69 48 3 SQUARE RIGGER ROAD
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 39 RC-2 to
CMI, CN, and/or CTEC” dated August 2018.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board
Motion.
ARTICLE 40 (Zoning Map Change: RC-2 to CTEC – Nobadeer Farm and Hinsdale Roads, and
Rosemary Way) To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket
by placing the following property currently located in the Residential Commercial 2 (RC-
2) district in the Commercial, Trade, Entrepreneurship and Craft (CTEC) district:
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MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
69 112 83 HINSDALE ROAD
69 21 81 HINSDALE ROAD
69 22 85 HINSDALE ROAD
69 23 89 HINSDALE ROAD
69 24.1 27 NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 24.2 93 HINSDALE ROAD
69 24.3 29 NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 24.4 95 HINSDALE ROAD
69 276 5 ROSEMARY WAY
69 277 7 ROSEMARY WAY
69 278 10 ROSEMARY WAY
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 40 RC-2 to
CTEC” dated August 2018 and filed herewith at the Office of the Town Clerk.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board for Planning Board)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket be amended by placing the following properties currently located in the Residential
Commercial 2 (RC-2) district in the Commercial, Trade, Entrepreneurship and Craft (CTEC) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
69 112 83 HINSDALE ROAD
69 21 81 HINSDALE ROAD
69 111 85 HINSDALE ROAD
69 22 85 HINSDALE ROAD
69 113 87 HINSDALE ROAD
69 23 89 HINSDALE ROAD
69 115 89 HINSDALE ROAD
69 24.1 27 NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 24.2 93 HINSDALE ROAD
69 24.3 29 NOBADEER FARM ROAD
69 24.4 95 HINSDALE ROAD
69 276 5 ROSEMARY WAY
69 277 7 ROSEMARY WAY
69 278 10 ROSEMARY WAY
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 40 RC-2 to
CTEC” dated August 2018.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board Motion.
ARTICLE 41
(Zoning Map Change: RC-2 to R-5 – Yawkey Way, Hinsdale Road, and Macys Lane) To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket
by placing the following property currently located in the Residential Commercial 2 (RC-
2) district in the Residential 5 (R-5) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
69 19.1 1 YAWKEY WAY
69 269 2 YAWKEY WAY
69 300 3 YAWKEY WAY
69 297 4 YAWKEY WAY
69 299 5 YAWKEY WAY
69 298 6 YAWKEY WAY
68 33 (PORTION OF) 79 HINSDALE ROAD
68 33.2 (PORTION OF) 45 MACYS LANE
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 41 RC-2 to
R-5” dated August 2018 and filed herewith at the Office of the Town Clerk.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board for Planning Board)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket be amended by placing the following properties currently located in the Residential
Commercial 2 (RC-2) district in the Residential 5 (R-5) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
69 19.1 1 YAWKEY WAY
69 296 2 YAWKEY WAY
69 300 3 YAWKEY WAY
69 297 4 YAWKEY WAY
69 299 5 YAWKEY WAY
69 298 6 YAWKEY WAY
68 33 (PORTION OF) 79 HINSDALE ROAD
68 33.2 (PORTION OF) 45 MACYS LANE
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 41 RC-2 to R-5” dated August 2018.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board Motion.
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ARTICLE 42 (Zoning Map Change: RC-2 to CTEC – Youngs Way)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket by placing the following properties currently located in the Residential Commercial 2
(RC-2) district in the Commercial, Trade, Entrepreneurship and Craft (CTEC) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
68 237 3 YOUNGS WAY
68 230 9 YOUNGS WAY
68 329 13 YOUNGS WAY
68 328 15 YOUNGS WAY
68 327 17 YOUNGS WAY
68 326 19 YOUNGS WAY
68 325 21 YOUNGS WAY
68 324 23 YOUNGS WAY
68 688 25 YOUNGS WAY
68 689 27 YOUNGS WAY
68 690 29 YOUNGS WAY
68 691 31 YOUNGS WAY
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 42 RC-2 to CTEC” dated August 2018 and filed herewith at the Office of the Town Clerk.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board for Planning Board) PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket be
amended by placing the following properties currently located in the Residential Commercial 2 (RC-2) district in the Commercial, Trade, Entrepreneurship and Craft
(CTEC) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
68 237 3 YOUNGS WAY
68 230 9 YOUNGS WAY
68 329 13 YOUNGS WAY
68 328 15 YOUNGS WAY
68 327 17 YOUNGS WAY
68 326 19 YOUNGS WAY
68 325 21 YOUNGS WAY
68 324 23 YOUNGS WAY
68 688 25 YOUNGS WAY
68 689 27 YOUNGS WAY
68 690 29 YOUNGS WAY
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68 691 31 YOUNGS WAY
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 42 RC-2 to
CTEC” dated August 2018.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board Motion.
ARTICLE 43 (Zoning Map Change: RC-2 to CN and/or R-5 – Youngs Way)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket as follows:
1. Placing the following properties currently located in the Residential Commercial 2 (RC-2) district in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
68 251.1 4A YOUNGS WAY
68 251.2 4B YOUNGS WAY
68 251.3 4C YOUNGS WAY
68 239.2 6 YOUNGS WAY
2. Placing the following properties currently located in the Residential Commercial 2 (RC-2) district in the Residential 5 (R-5) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
68 238 1 YOUNGS WAY
68 243 10 YOUNGS WAY
68 244 12 YOUNGS WAY
68 797 14 YOUNGS WAY
68 796 16 YOUNGS WAY
68 795 18 YOUNGS WAY
68 794 20 YOUNGS WAY
68 793 22 YOUNGS WAY
68 792 24 YOUNGS WAY
68 791 26 YOUNGS WAY
68 790 28 YOUNGS WAY
68 233 30 YOUNGS WAY
68 234 34 YOUNGS WAY
68 235 38 YOUNGS WAY
68 236 42 YOUNGS WAY
68 981 28 TICCOMA WAY
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All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 43 RC-2 to CN and/or R-5” dated August 2018 and filed herewith at the Office of the Town Clerk.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board for Planning Board)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket be
amended as follows:
1. By placing the following properties currently located in the Residential Commercial 2 (RC-2) district in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
68 251.1 4A YOUNGS WAY
68 251.2 4B YOUNGS WAY
68 251.3 4C YOUNGS WAY
68 239.2 6 YOUNGS WAY
2. By placing the following properties currently located in the Residential
Commercial 2 (RC-2) district in the Residential 5 (R-5) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
68 238 1 YOUNGS WAY
68 243 10 YOUNGS WAY
68 244 12 YOUNGS WAY
68 797 14 YOUNGS WAY
68 796 16 YOUNGS WAY
68 795 18 YOUNGS WAY
68 794 20 YOUNGS WAY
68 793 22 YOUNGS WAY
68 792 24 YOUNGS WAY
68 791 26 YOUNGS WAY
68 790 28 YOUNGS WAY
68 233 30 YOUNGS WAY
68 234 34 YOUNGS WAY
68 235 38 YOUNGS WAY
68 236 42 YOUNGS WAY
68 981 28 TICCOMA WAY
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 43 RC-2 to
CN and/or R-5” dated August 2018.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board
Motion.
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ARTICLE 44 (Zoning Map Change: RC-2 to R-5 and/or CN – Old South Road)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket by placing the following properties currently located in the Residential Commercial 2
(RC-2) district in the Residential 5 (R-5) district and/or the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
68 3 31 OLD SOUTH ROAD
68 3.1 31 OLD SOUTH ROAD
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 44 RC-2 to
R-5 and/or CN” dated August 2018 and filed herewith at the Office of the Town Clerk.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board for Planning Board)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket be amended as follows:
1. By placing the following properties currently located in the Residential
Commercial 2 (RC-2) district in the Residential 5 (R-5) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
68 3 (a portion of) 31 OLD SOUTH ROAD
68 3.1 31 OLD SOUTH ROAD
2. By placing the following property currently located in the Residential Commercial 2 (RC-2) district in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
68 3 (a portion of) 31 OLD SOUTH ROAD
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 44 RC-2 to R-5 and/or CN” dated August 2018.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board
Motion.
ARTICLE 45
(Zoning Map Change: RC-2 to CN – Thirty Acres Lane and Essex Road) To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket
by placing the following properties currently located in the Residential Commercial 2 (RC-2) district in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) district:
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MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
67 115.2 3 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 115.9 5 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 115.8 7 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 115.7 9 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 115.6 10 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 115.5 8 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 115.4 6 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 115.3 4 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 115 2 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 638 12 ESSEX ROAD
67 637 14 ESSEX ROAD
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 45 RC-2 to CN dated August 2018 and filed herewith at the Office of the Town Clerk.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board for Planning Board)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket be
amended by placing the following properties currently located in the Residential Commercial 2 (RC-2) district in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
67 115.2 3 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 115.9 5 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 115.8 7 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 115.7 9 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 115.6 10 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 115.5 8 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 115.4 6 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 115.3 4 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 115 2 THIRTY ACRES LANE
67 638 12 ESSEX ROAD
67 637 14 ESSEX ROAD
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 45 RC-2 to CN dated August 2018.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board
Motion.
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ARTICLE 46 (Zoning Map Change: RC-2 to R-5 – Thirty Acres Lane, Bartlett Road, and Essex Road)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket by placing the following properties currently located in the Residential Commercial 2
(RC-2) district in the Residential 5 (R-5) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
67 876 18 BARTLETT ROAD
67 113.1 18 BARTLETT ROAD
67 594 20 BARTLETT ROAD
67 595 2 ESSEX ROAD
67 596 2 ESSEX ROAD
67 597 4 ESSEX ROAD
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 46 RC-2 to R-5” dated August 2018 and filed herewith at the Office of the Town Clerk.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board for Planning Board) PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket be
amended by placing the following properties currently located in the Residential Commercial 2 (RC-2) district in the Residential 5 (R-5) district:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
67 876 18 BARTLETT ROAD
67 113.1 18 BARTLETT ROAD
67 594 20 BARTLETT ROAD
67 595 2 ESSEX ROAD
67 596 2 ESSEX ROAD
67 597 4 ESSEX ROAD
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 46 RC-2 to
R-5” dated August 2018.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board Motion.
ARTICLE 47
(Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Residential Old Historic – Ground Cover Ratio)
To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 139 (Zoning) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket, Section 16, as follows (NOTE: new language is shown as
highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote changes are not meant to become part of the final text and, further, that non-
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sustentative changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
Yard Setback
District
Defined in § 139-3
Minimum Lot
Size (square feet) Front (feet) Side/Rear
(feet)**
Frontage
(feet)*
Ground Cover
Ratio
ROH/SOH 5,000 None 5 50 40% ROH
50% SOH
The reduction in ground cover from 50% to 40% in the ROH district shall have an effective date of July 1, 2019.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board for Planning Board) PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that Chapter 139 (Zoning) of the Code of the
Town of Nantucket, Section 16, be amended as follows (NOTE: new language is shown as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to
denote changes are not meant to become part of the final text and, further, that non-
sustentative changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
Yard Setback
District
Defined in § 139-3
Minimum Lot
Size (square feet) Front (feet) Side/Rear
(feet)**
Frontage
(feet)*
Ground Cover
Ratio
ROH/SOH 5,000 None 5 50 40% ROH
50% SOH
The reduction in ground cover from 50% to 40% in the ROH district shall have an effective date of July 1, 2019.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board Motion.
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ARTICLE 48 (Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Nantucket Housing Needs Covenant – Qualified Family
Member and Qualified Renter) To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 139 (Zoning) of the Code of the
Town of Nantucket, as follows (NOTE: new language is shown as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote changes are not
meant to become part of the final text and, further, that non-sustentative changes to the
numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
1. Amend section 2 (Definitions) as follows:
SECONDARY LOTS - Lots created by the division of the original lot into two lots
pursuant to § 139-8C. One of the two lots shall be subject to an NHNC-
Ownership Form, or shall be owner-occupied by a qualified family member, in which case the lot shall be subject to the NHNC-Ownership Form, except for the
established income and asset limits.
2. Amend section 8B (Residential development options) as follows:
B. Nantucket Housing Needs Program.
…
(2) Definitions. The following definitions only apply to this § 139-8C:
…
NANTUCKET HOUSING NEEDS COVENANT (NHNC)…
…
QUALIFIED PURCHASER HOUSEHOLD - A household
whose gross annual income is less than 150% of the median
annual household income for Nantucket County as determined by the most recent calculation of the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development median income.
QUALIFIED RENTER HOUSEHOLD - A household whose
gross annual income is not more than 100% of the median annual household income for Nantucket County as
determined by the most recent calculation of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development median
income.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTER HOUSEHOLD - A
household whose gross annual income is not more than
150% of the median annual household income for Nantucket County as determined by the most recent calculation of the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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(3) General requirements.
(a) Housing subject to the Nantucket Housing Needs
Covenant (NHNC) shall be: …
C. Special permit to create secondary residential lots for year-round
residents.
(1) Purpose: to create, make available and maintain housing that is
affordable to those who earn at or below 150% of the Nantucket
County median household income and to help those people or households to continue to reside on Nantucket including to
generate and preserve aAffordable hHousing in the Town of Nantucket in perpetuity; and, to help incentivize creation of
Commonwealth of Massachusetts DHCD Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) List Rental Unit(s); , all in order to maintain
Nantucket's diversity and unique sense of community.
…
(3) As authorized by MGL c. 40A, § 9, Paragraph 2, the Planning Board, acting as the special permit granting authority, may issue a
special permit authorizing the division of a lot into two lots, provided the following requirements and/or conditions shall apply:
…
(b) One of the two lots shall be subject to an NHNC-Ownership Form, which form shall provide without limitation,
that the owner of that lot shall earn at or below 150% of the Nantucket County median household income, subject to the
following:
[1] Secondary lots held, sold, transferred or gifted to
any qQualified Family Mmember(s) shall not be
subject to the NHNC or the income and asset limits for eligible households unless and until Uupon resale,
transfer, or gift of ownership of the secondary lot to a nonqualified family member at which time the lot shall,
by virtue of deed restriction as a condition of the
special permit, be subject to an NHNC-Ownership Form, and all requirements set forth therein including
income and asset limits for eligible households.
[2] Secondary lots developed for rent to Affordable
Housing Renter Household(s), Qualified Renter Household(s), or to create SHI List Rental Unit(s),
shall not be subject to the NHNC unless and until
upon resale, transfer, or gift of ownership of the secondary lot to a nonqualified family member at
which time the lot shall, by virtue of a deed restriction as a condition of the special permit, be subject to an
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NHNC and all requirements set forth therein including income and asset limits for eligible households.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board for Planning Board)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that Chapter 139 (Zoning) of the Code of the
Town of Nantucket, be amended as follows (NOTE: new language is shown as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote
changes are not meant to become part of the final text and, further, that non-sustentative changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in
compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
1. Amend section 2 (Definitions) as follows:
QUALIFIED FAMILY MEMBER DEED RESTRICTION
A deed restriction accepted and enforceable by the Town of Nantucket, which limits owner-occupancy of a subject lot to the owner of the lot at the time the lot
was subdivided into secondary lots, or the owner’s spouse, and/or their parent(s),
grandparent(s), children, brother(s) and/or sister(s). This deed restriction shall only be released by the Town in the event that a NHNC Ownership Form
replaces this restriction.
SECONDARY LOTS
Lots created by the division of the original lot into two lots pursuant to § 139-8C.
One of the two lots shall be subject to an NHNC-Ownership Form, or shall be
owner-occupied by a qualified family member, in which case the lot shall be subject to the NHNC-Ownership Form, except for the established income and
asset limits, or shall be subject to a qualified family member deed restriction.
2. Amend section 8C(1) (Secondary Lots) as follows:
Purpose: to create, make available and maintain housing that is affordable to
those who earn at or below 150% of the Nantucket County median household income; to help those people or households to continue to reside on Nantucket;
to generate and preserve affordable housing in the Town of Nantucket in
perpetuity, all in order to maintain Nantucket’s diversity and unique sense of community.
3. Amend section 8C(3)(b) (Secondary Lots) as follows:
One of the two lots shall be subject to an NHNC-Ownership Form, which shall
provide, without limitation, that the owner of that lot shall earn at or below 150%
of the Nantucket County median household income, or the lot shall be subject to
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a qualified family member deed restriction. Secondary lots held, sold, transferred, or gifted to any qualified family member(s) shall not be subject to the income and
asset limits for eligible households. Upon resale, transfer, or gift of the secondary lot to a nonqualified family member, the lot shall be subject to an NHNC-
Ownership Form, and all requirements set forth therein, including income and asset limits for eligible households.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board Motion.
ARTICLE 49
(Zoning Bylaw and Map Amendments: Miscellaneous Technical) To see if the Town will vote to approve the following technical amendments
(NOTE: new language is shown as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by
strikeout; these methods to denote changes are not meant to become part of the final text and, further, that non-sustentative changes to the numbering of this bylaw be
permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
1. Amend Chapter 139 (Zoning) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket as follows:
a. By amending Section 2 (definitions) as follows:
GROUND COVER The horizontal area of a lot covered at grade by structures, together with
those portions of any overhangs which contain enclosed interior space;
excluding, for instance, tents, retaining walls, substantially below grade finished or unfinished space, exterior insulation applied to the foundation
of a structure, …
YARD
…The setback distance from any required front, side, or rear yard shall be measured from the corner board of the structure, if applicable, or the
closest point (excluding the eaves and any exterior insulation applied to the foundation) between the structure and the lot line.
TERTIARY DWELLING (2)…(b) A dwelling unit attached to or within a single-family dwelling,
duplex, or an outbuilding or a dwelling unit attached to a studio or shed. When a tertiary dwelling unit is the third dwelling unit within a single
structure, a special permit issued by the Planning Board is required.
b. By amending Section 7A to change the use allowance for “Second
dwelling” in the MMD district only from “Y” to “N”;
c. By amending Section 7A to change the use allowance for “Contractor shop” in CMI district from “N” to “SP”;
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d. By amending Section 12G(3)(a) as follows:
The Planning Board shall be the sole special permit granting authority for
all commercial uses requiring a special permit within the MIPOD.
e. By amending 139-16C(1) as follows:
Notwithstanding the provisions of §139-7C(4), Tthe Board of Appeals may
grant a special permit to reduce the ten-foot side yard setback in R-5 and the ten-foot side and rear yard setback in R-10, R-20 and SR-20 to five
feet.
2. Amend the Zoning Map as follows:
a. Place a portion of 148 (aka 148A) Surfside Road (Map 80, Parcels 32 and 32.1) currently located in the LUG-1 district in the R-20 district.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board for the Planning Board) PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that Chapter 139 (Zoning) of the Code of the
Town of Nantucket be amended as follows (NOTE: new language is shown as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote
changes are not meant to become part of the final text and, further, that non-sustentative changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in
compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
1. Amend Chapter 139 (Zoning) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket as follows:
a. By amending Section 2 (definitions) as follows:
GROUND COVER The horizontal area of a lot covered at grade by structures, together with
those portions of any overhangs which contain enclosed interior space; excluding, for instance, tents, retaining walls, substantially below grade
finished or unfinished space, exterior insulation, …
YARD
…The setback distance from any required front, side, or rear yard shall be measured from the corner board of the structure, if applicable, or the
closest point (excluding the eaves and any exterior insulation) between the structure and the lot line.
TERTIARY DWELLING (2)…(b) A dwelling unit attached to or within a single-family dwelling,
duplex, or an outbuilding or a dwelling unit attached to a studio or shed.
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When a tertiary dwelling unit is the third dwelling unit within a single structure, a special permit issued by the Planning Board is required.
b. By amending Section 7A to change the use allowance for “Second
dwelling” in the MMD district only from “Y” to “N”;
c. By amending Section 7A to change the use allowance for “Contractor
shop” in CMI district from “N” to “SP”;
d. By amending Section 12G(3)(a) as follows:
The Planning Board shall be the sole special permit granting authority for all commercial uses requiring a special permit within the MIPOD.
e. By amending 139-16C(1) as follows:
Notwithstanding the provisions of §139-7C(4), Tthe Board of Appeals may grant a special permit to reduce the ten-foot side yard setback in R-5 and
the ten-foot side and rear yard setback in R-10, R-20 and SR-20 to five
feet.
2. Amend the Zoning Map by placing a portion of 148 (aka 148A) Surfside Road (Map 80, Parcels 32 and 32.1) currently located in the LUG-1 district in the R-20
district, as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 49 R-20 to CN” dated August 2018.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board Motion.
ARTICLE 50
(Zoning Map Change: V-Tech to VN – Appleton Road)
To see if the Town will vote to take the following actions in regard to the following property:
Map Lot Number Street
66 66 43 Appleton Road
66 502.1 47A Appleton Road
66 502.2 47B Appleton Road
66 502.3 47C Appleton Road
(1) Amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket by placing the foregoing
properties, currently located in the Village-Technical (V-Tech) district, to the Village-Neighborhood (VN) zoning district:
All as shown on the attached map.
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Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Arthur I. Reade, Jr, et al) PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved to take no action.
PLANNING BOARD COMMENT: Following considerable discussion at two public
hearings, the Planning Board determined that significantly more consideration of the
potential impacts of this proposal are deserved. The Planning Board recommends that an area plan type process take place, during which a variety of topics relating to the
Appleton Road can be thoughtfully and carefully considered.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board Motion.
ARTICLE 51 (Zoning Map Change: R-20 to CN – Lovers Lane)
To see if the Town will vote to take the following actions in regard to the following property:
Map Lot Number Street
68 196 12 Lovers Lane
(1) Amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket by placing the foregoing property, currently located in the Residential-20 (R-20) district, to the
Commercial Neighborhood (CN) zoning district:
All as shown on the attached map.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Samuel N. Limperis, et al)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket be amended by placing the following property currently located in the Residential 20 (R-20)
district in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) district:
Map Lot Number Street
68 196 12 Lovers Lane
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 51 R-20 to
CN” dated August 2018.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board
Motion.
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ARTICLE 52 (Zoning Map Change: LUG-2 to R-40 – Daffodil Lane)
To see if the Town will vote to take the following actions in regard to the following property:
Map Lot Number Street
68 725 1 Daffodil Lane
68 724 3 Daffodil Lane
(2) Amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket by placing the foregoing
properties, currently located in the Limited Use General-2 (LUG-2) district, to the Residential-40 (R-40) zoning district:
All as shown on the attached map.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Sandra Palchanis, et al) PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that the Zoning Map of the Town of Nantucket be
amended by placing the following properties currently located in the Limited Use General 2 (LUG-2) district in the Residential 40 (R-40) district:
Map Lot Number Street
68 725 1 Daffodil Lane
68 724 3 Daffodil Lane
All as shown on a map entitled “2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 52 R-20 to
CN” dated August 2018.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board
Motion.
ARTICLE 53 (Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Swimming Pools)
To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 139 (Zoning) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket as follows:
1. Amend Section 2 (definition of Ground Cover) to read as follows:
GROUND COVER The horizontal area of a lot covered at grade by structures, together with those
portions of any overhangs which contain enclosed interior space; excluding, for instance, tents, retaining walls, substantially below grade finished or unfinished space, decks, unenclosed porches, unenclosed roofed overhangs and connectors,
entryway hoods and projections, gazebos, pergolas, play structures, platforms and steps, docks, game playing courts at grade, exterior in-ground residential swimming
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pools, exterior in-ground or above grade hot tub/spas, chimneys, bulkheads, bay and bow windows, window wells, unenclosed breezeways, air conditioning units,
unroofed walled enclosures, exterior showers, fuel tanks, roof eaves, trash bins, and not more than one accessory detached shed, provided that the shed shall not
exceed 16 feet in height, that only a slab, pier, or crawl space foundation shall be constructed, and that the ground cover shall not to exceed 200 square feet.
2. Amend Section 2 (definition of Swimming Pool – Residential) to read as follows:
SWIMMING POOL – RESIDENTIAL A structure designed to be used for recreational purposes, either above or below
grade, containing water more than 24 inches in depth and exceeding 150 square feet of water surface area, or exceeding 1,000 gallons. This shall not include ornamental ponds, decorative water features, including, but not limited to, fountains, bird baths,
and the like. The structure of a swimming pool shall be deemed to include a five (5) perimeter around the swimming pool wall. The swimming pool must be located on
the same or contiguous lot as a residential dwelling or constructed for the benefit of a group of residences, such as a multifamily development, subdivision, or in
conjunction with a neighborhood association. Side and rear yard setbacks of 20 feet
shall apply to the residential swimming pools and associated mechanical equipment in all districts. A residential swimming pool shall be allowed for the benefit of a group
of residences, such as a multifamily development, subdivision, or in conjunction with a neighborhood association, in any district, by special permit granted by the Planning
Board, acting as the special permit granting authority. In the VR and R-20/SR-20 Districts only, the Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as the special permit granting
authority, may grant a special permit to allow a residential swimming pool on a lot,
subject to the following criteria being met: (1) the lot must meet or exceed the minimum lot size for the district, and (2) side and rear yard setbacks of 20 feet shall
apply to the residential swimming pool and associated mechanical equipment.the use must be in harmony with the character of the neighborhood, and (3) the pool and
associated mechanical equipment must be screened with native, non-invasive
species so that the pool can not be seen from any street (as defined in this Section) or from any abutting property. The permit shall be subject to limitations and
restrictions, if any, necessary to minimize the potential niusance (including, but not limited to, noise and light) to abutting property owners.
3. Amend the “Swimming pool-residential” column of the Use Chart under Section 7A by: (a) deleting “A” in all Town Residential Districts columns, except R-20/SR-20 and R-
40 and replacing them with “N” (b) deleting “A” in Town Residential District column R-20/SR-20 replacing it with “SP” and (c) deleting “SP” in the Country Residential District
column MMD and replacing it with “N.”
4. Amend the Use Chart under Section 7A by: (a) adding a new line entitled
“Swimming pool – group of residences” (b) adding “SP” for each District on the Use Chart, and (3) by adding a footnote that the special permit granting authority for this use
shall be the Planning Board.
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Purpose of the Changes
There were approximately 791 swimming pools in Nantucket as of July 31, 2018 (Source: Assessor Data) and 61% of the pools were built on lots in zoning districts
where the minimum lot size is 40,000 SF (R-40, LUG-1, LUG -2, LUG-3); the percentage is 82% when you add 20,000 SF zones.
However, 110 pools are in residential zoning districts with a minimum lot size of 10,000 SF with rear and size lot setbacks of no more than 10 feet. Lots in the R-1/SR-1
districts have rear and side yard setbacks of only 5 feet.
Pools built on small, in town lots, with minimum building setbacks are a nuisance to neighboring properties due to outside lighting and noise. The proposed change in the
zoning bylaw will reduce the potential nuisance to neighbors and the density of the
building footprint while affecting a relatively small percentage of the pool population.
Explanation of Changes
The proposed amendment would prohibit residential swimming pools in Town
Residential Districts with a minimum lot size of 10,000 SF or less and in the Moorlands Management District (MMD). Pools would continue to be permitted as an accessory use
by Special Permit in Residential districts R-20/SR-20 and in Country Residential District V-R . Pools would continue to be permitted as an accessory use without a Special
Permit in all other districts, including R-40 and LUG-1, LUG 2 and LUG-3. Community and neighborhood association pools would be permitted in all zoning districts by Special
Permit.
Where allowed, residential swimming polls would be subject to the following
restrictions:
a) The area of the pool and a 5 foot perimeter around the pool wall would be included
as ground cover for purposes of calculation the ground coverage ratio and setbacks.. b) The side and rear setback would be 20 feet for the pool in all districts.
c) Pools are subject to the noise and outdoor lighting provisions of the Town Code. d) In VR and R-20/SR-20 districts, the Zoning Board of Appeals may impose additional
restrictions on location, screening, lighting and noise.
(Frederick McClure, et al)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved to take no action.
PLANNING BOARD COMMENT: The Planning Board received many public comments pertaining to this article, many of which concerned the impacts to the ground cover ratio
allowance for a lot and others more generally about additional swimming pool
regulation. After extensive discussion, the Planning Board determined that prior to any proposed changes to the existing swimming pool regulations, more study, public
outreach, and consideration is needed.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board Motion.
SELECT BOARD COMMENT: The Board acknowledges the neighborhood and
environmental concerns related to swimming pools and understands there needs to be an interdepartmental review to understand the impacts and recommend potential
mitigation through zoning and other means. Specifically related to the environmental
concerns, Town Administration is working with the Department of Public Health, the Department of Public Works and the Natural Resources Department to develop
policy/bylaw to ensure that pools are managed in a way to eradicate their negative impact on water quality, to be presented at next Town Meeting.
ARTICLE 54
(Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Definition of Marijuana Establishment Recreational)
To see if the Town will vote to: amend the definition of Marijuana Establishment, Recreational in Section 139-2, by adding at the end:
Any waivers from the standards contained within Subsection (a) through (l) of this
definition may be granted through the issuance of a Special Permit by the Planning
Board upon the finding that it is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Bylaw.
(Steven Cohen, et al) PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved to take no action.
PLANNING BOARD COMMENT: The Planning Board recognizes the recent votes by
Town Meeting to establish marijuana adult use regulations and concludes that it is
premature to alter the bylaw at this time. In addition, emerging regulations at the state level may require re-examination of the existing bylaws in the future, at which time the
Planning Board could reconsider this topic.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board
Motion.
ARTICLE 55 (Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Definition of Marijuana Establishment Recreational)
To see if the Town will vote to: amend the definition of Marijuana Establishment,
Recreational in Section 139-2 to delete the language in strike-out and to add the highlighted language:
(c) Except where co-located, a minimum separation of 2,000500 feet, measured
between lot lines, is required between recreational marijuana establishments.
(Steven Cohen, et al)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved to take no action.
PLANNING BOARD COMMENT: The Planning Board recognizes the lengthy discussion and recent votes by Town Meeting to institute a 2,000 linear foot separation
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between marijuana adult recreational uses at the Special Town Meeting and concludes that it’s premature to alter the bylaw at this time. In addition, emerging regulations at the
state level may require re-examination of the existing bylaws in the future, at which time the Planning Board could reconsider this topic.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board
Motion.
ARTICLE 56
(Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Definition of Ground Cover) To see if the Town will vote to: amend the definition of Ground Cover in Section
139-2, as below, by adding the highlighted language: The horizontal area of a lot covered at grade by structures, together with those portions
of any overhangs which contain enclosed interior space; excluding, for instance, tents, retaining walls, substantially below grade finished or unfinished space, decks,
unenclosed porches, unenclosed roofed overhangs and connectors, entryway hoods and projections, gazebos, pergolas, play structures, platforms and steps, docks, game
playing courts at grade, exterior in-ground residential swimming pools, exterior in-
ground or above grade hot tub/spas, chimneys, bulkheads, bay and bow windows, window wells, unenclosed breezeways, air conditioning units, generators and generator
enclosures, mechanical and utility equipment, unroofed walled enclosures, exterior showers, fuel tanks, roof eaves, trash bins, and not more than one accessory detached
shed, provided that the shed shall not exceed 16 feet in height measured from the top of the foundation, that only a slab, pier, or crawl space foundation shall be constructed,
and that the ground cover shall not to exceed 200 square feet.
(Steven Cohen, et al)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that Chapter 139 (Zoning) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket, Section 2, be amended as follows (NOTE: new language is shown
as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to
denote changes are not meant to become part of the final text and, further, that non-sustentative changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in
compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
GROUND COVER
The horizontal area of a lot covered at grade by structures, together with those portions of any overhangs which contain enclosed interior space; excluding, for instance, tents,
retaining walls, substantially below grade finished or unfinished space, decks, unenclosed porches, unenclosed roofed overhangs and connectors, entryway hoods
and projections, gazebos, pergolas, play structures, platforms and steps, docks, game playing courts at grade, exterior in-ground residential swimming pools, exterior in-
ground or above grade hot tub/spas, chimneys, bulkheads, bay and bow windows,
window wells, unenclosed breezeways, air conditioning units, generators and generator enclosures, mechanical and utility equipment, unroofed walled enclosures, exterior
showers, fuel tanks, roof eaves, trash bins, and not more than one accessory detached shed, provided that the shed shall not exceed not exceeding 200 square feet in ground
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cover and16 feet in height, as measured from the top of the that only a slab, pier, or crawl space foundation shall be constructed, and that the ground cover shall not to
exceed 200 square feet.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board Motion.
ARTICLE 57 (Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Definition of Structure)
To see if the Town will vote to: amend the definition of Structure in Section 139-2, as below, by deleting the language in strike-out and adding the language highlighted:
Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires a fixed location on the
ground. "Structure" shall be construed, where the context allows, as though followed by
the words "or part thereof" and shall include, but not be limited to, buildings, retaining walls which support buildings, platforms, more than two steps providing access to a
structure that in total are more than 10 feet in length and two feet in depth in all districts except for R-40, LUG-1, LUG-2, LUG-3, and MMD, antenna towers, steel storage
containers, lighthouses, docks, decks, chimneys, tents, and game courts. "Structure"
shall not include retaining walls not exceeding four feet in height for landscaping purposes, fences, rubbish bins, underground propane tanks, stairs providing access to a
structure, including access ramps and platforms, that are at least two feet from a lot line in all districts except for R-40, LUG-1, LUG-2, LUG-3, and MMD, and a maximum of two
aboveground propane tanks not to exceed 120 gallons each.
(Steven Cohen, et al)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that Chapter 139 (Zoning) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket, Section 2, be amended as follows (NOTE: new language is shown
as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote changes are not meant to become part of the final text and, further, that non-
sustentative changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in
compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
STRUCTURE Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires a fixed location on the
ground. "Structure" shall be construed, where the context allows, as though followed by
the words "or part thereof" and shall include, but not be limited to, buildings, retaining walls which support buildings, platforms, more than two steps providing access to a
structure that in total are more than 10 feet in length and two feet in depth in all districts except for R-40, LUG-1, LUG-2, LUG-3, and MMD, antenna towers, steel storage
containers, lighthouses, docks, decks, chimneys, tents, and game courts. "Structure" shall not include retaining walls not exceeding four feet in height for landscaping
purposes, fences, rubbish bins, underground propane tanks, stairs, access ramps, or
platforms that provide the minimum Building Code compliant access to a structure and that extend into the required front, side, or rear yard setback less than a depth of 3 feet
and within a total area less than 20 square feet on a lot containing less than 40,000
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square feet, and a maximum of two aboveground propane tanks not to exceed 120 gallons each.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board
Motion.
ARTICLE 58
(Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Definition of Tent) To see if the Town will vote to: amend the definition of Tent in Section 139-2, as
below, by striking the language in strike-out and adding the highlighted language:
A portable enclosure or enclosures constructed of fabric, plastic, or a similar pliable material supported by one or more poles or framing and secured by pegs into the
ground. Tents shall not be erected for periods exceeding 30 days per calendar year;
however, tents which in the aggregate exceed 150 square feet shall not be erected for more than three events per calendar year or periods exceeding nine calendar days per
year, whichever is less, and shall not be erected for more than four events or periods not exceeding 12 calendar days, whichever is less, within any three consecutive calendar
year period, on properties where the principal use is residential unless a special permit
from the Board of Appeals has been issued based on a determination that the use is ancillary to the residential use of the property and not a commercial use. The limitation
on erecting tents shall apply to single lots or to multiple abutting lots in common ownership or common control.
(Steven Cohen, et al)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved to take no action on the Article.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board
Motion.
ARTICLE 59
(Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Definition of Yard, Front) To see if the Town will vote to: amend the definition of Yard, Front in Section 139-
2, as below, by adding the highlighted language:
The yard extending from the street line of a lot inwardly the required front-yard setback
distance. For lots abutting two or more streets or ways, whether constructed or not, the required front yard setback shall be maintained from one street or way, and the required
side yard setback shall be maintained from each other lot line, except in the R-1 and RC-2 Districts, where a minimum ten-foot side yard setback shall be maintained from
any other street or way, whether constructed or not. For lots abutting one street or way, whether constructed or not, on more than one side or portion thereof, the Planning
Board may grant a waiver by Special Permit to allow the required side yard or rear yard
setback to be maintained from such portion of the lot as the Planning Board determines to be consistent with the purpose of this definition.
(Steven Cohen, et al)
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PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that Chapter 139 (Zoning) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket, Section 2, be amended as follows (NOTE: new language is shown
as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote changes are not meant to become part of the final text and, further, that non-
sustentative changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
The yard extending from the street line of a lot inwardly the required front-yard setback distance. For lots abutting two or more streets or ways, whether constructed or not, the
required front yard setback shall be maintained from one street or way, and the required side yard setback shall be maintained from each other lot line, except in the R-1 and
RC-2 Districts, where a minimum ten-foot side yard setback shall be maintained from any other street or way, whether constructed or not. For lots abutting one street or way,
whether constructed or not, on more than one side or portion thereof, the Planning
Board may grant a waiver by Special Permit to allow the required side yard or rear yard setback to be maintained from such portion of the lot as the Planning Board determines
to be consistent with the purpose of this definition.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board
Motion.
ARTICLE 60 (Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Nantucket Housing Needs Covenant Program)
To see if the Town will vote to: amend Section 139 to provide for an expansion of the secondary residential lot option in Section 139-8, or an alternative development
option thereto, to authorize the Planning Board to allow that lots greater than 40,000
Square Feet may be subdivided into more than two lots where at least 50% of the lots are subject to a Nantucket Housing Needs Covenant for affordable ownership by a
Qualified Purchaser Household, or for affordable rental to a Qualified Rental Household. New lots created by this option and not subject to such a covenant shall be prohibited
from having a Secondary Dwelling. All new lots created by this option shall be required
to provide adequate access and parking.
(Steven Cohen, et al) PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved to take no action on the Article.
PLANNING BOARD COMMENT: The Planning Board appreciates the effort from the proponent of this article to establish an additional option to create affordable housing
ownership opportunities, however, this concept needs significantly more research and consideration.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board
Motion.
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ARTICLE 61 (Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Rear Lot Subdivision)
To see if the Town will vote to: amend Section 139-8.E(3)(d) to delete the language in strike-out and to add the highlighted language:
The number of buildings lots shall not exceed the number which may have otherwise
been created on a conventional Approval Required or Approval Not Required
subdivision plan meeting all dimensional and upland requirements of the Zoning Bylaw and the requirements contained within the "Rules and Regulations Governing the
Subdivision of Land," as may be amended from time to time, as demonstrated by the submission of a dimensioned lotting plan.
(Steven Cohen, et al)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that Chapter 139 (Zoning) of the Code of the
Town of Nantucket, Section 8E(3)(d), be amended as follows (NOTE: new language is shown as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods
to denote changes are not meant to become part of the final text and, further, that non-sustentative changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in
compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
The number of buildings lots shall not exceed the number which may have otherwise
been created on a conventional subdivision plan meeting all dimensional and upland requirements of the Zoning Bylaw and the requirements contained within the "Rules and
Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land," as may be amended from time to time, as demonstrated by the submission of a dimensioned lotting plan, or as shown on an
Approval Not Required plan endorsed by the Planning Board, or as shown on an
Approval Required plan approved and endorsed by the Planning Board provided that the appeal period has lapsed without appeal.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board
Motion.
ARTICLE 62
(Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Solar Energy Overlay District) To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 139 (Zoning) of the Code of the
Town of Nantucket as follows:
1. To amend Section 139- 12 as follows:
A. By amending the title of §139-12 as follows:
Overlay Districts Flood Hazard (FHD), Public Well Recharge (PWR), Multifamily
(MF), Neighborhood Employee Housing (NEHOD), County Overlay District
(COD) and Town Overlay District (TOD), Harbor Overlay District (HOD), Multi-Family Overlay District (MFOD), Village Height Overlay District (VHOD), and
Solar Energy Overlay District (SEOD).
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B. By adding a new subsection §139-12.L, as follows: Solar Energy Overlay District (SEOD). Notwithstanding the provisions of 139-7,
solar energy facilities located in the SEOD may proceed without the need for a special permit, variance, or other discretionary approval.
A. This section shall apply to new land based solar energy facilities and to
physical modifications to existing land based facilities that materially
alter the type, configuration, or size of such facilities or related equipment.
B. General requirements: a. Minor site plan review, as set forth in §139-23 shall be required
for all solar energy facilities in the SEOD. The Planning Board shall be the minor site plan review authority for solar energy
facilities in the SEOD. In addition to the minor site plan review
requirements of§139-23, the following information shall be included on the site plans:
i. Outline of all existing structures, including purpose (e.g. residence, garage, commercial etc.) for all structures
located on the site and on lots within 500 feet of the site.
A note indicating the distance from the solar energy facility to each structure shown shall also be included.
ii. Any existing overhead utility lines. iii. Documentation of the solar energy facility’s manufacturer
and model and the length, width and height of the solar array.
iv. The name, address and contact information of all
applicants, property owners and agents representing the applicant and/or owner.
v. Property lines and physical features, including roads, for the project site;
vi. Proposed changes to the landscape of the site, grading,
vegetation clearing and planting, exterior lighting, screening vegetation or structures;
vii. Blueprints or drawings of the solar photovoltaic installation signed by a Professional Engineer licensed to
practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts showing
the proposed layout of the system and any potential shading from nearby structures
viii. One or three line electrical diagram detailing the solar photovoltaic installation, associated components, and
electrical interconnection methods, with all National Electrical Code compliant disconnects and overcurrent
devices;
ix. Documentation of the major system components to be used, including the PV panels, mounting system, and
inverter;
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x. Name, address, and contact information for proposed system installer;
xi. Name, address, phone number and signature of the project proponent, as well as all co-proponents or
property owners, if any; xii. The name, contact information and signature of any
agents representing the project proponent;
b. Zoning district designation for the parcel(s) of land comprising the project site (submission of a copy of a zoning
map with the parcel(s) identified is suitable for this purpose); c. Proof of liability insurance; and
d. Description of financial surety that satisfies Section 3.12.3.
The Site Plan Review Authority may waive documentary requirements as it
deems appropriate. C. Site Control
The project proponent shall submit documentation of actual or prospective access and control of the project site sufficient to
allow for construction and operation of the proposed solar
photovoltaic installation.
D. Operation & Maintenance Plan The project proponent shall submit a plan for the operation and
maintenance of the large- scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installation, which shall include measures for
maintaining safe access to the installation, storm water controls,
as well as general procedures for operational maintenance of the installation.
E. Utility Notification No large- scale ground –mounted solar photovoltaic installation
shall be constructed until evidence has been given to the Site
Plan Review Authority that the utility company that operates the electrical grid where the installation is to be located has been
informed of the solar photovoltaic installation owner or operator’s intent to install an interconnected customer-owned
generator. Off-grid systems shall be exempt from this
requirement. F. Dimension and Density Requirements
a. For large - scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations, front, side and rear setbacks shall be as follows:
The following setback requirements shall apply: i. Front yard: The front yard depth shall be at least 10 feet;
provided, however, that where the lot abuts a Conservation-
Recreation or Residential district, the front yard shall not be less than 50 feet.
ii. Side yard. Each side yard shall have a depth at least 15 feet; provided, however, that where the lot abuts a Conservation-
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Recreation or Residential district, the front yard shall not be less than 50 feet.
iii. Rear yard. The rear yard depth shall be at least 25 feet; provided, however, that where the lot abuts a Conservation-
Recreation or Residential district, the front yard shall not be less than 50 feet.
iv. The Planning Board may, during minor site plan review, waive
the above setback requirements based on site specific considerations.
G. Appurtenant Structures
All appurtenant structures to large- scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations shall be subject to reasonable
regulations concerning the bulk and height of structures, lot
area, setbacks, and open space, parking and building coverage requirements. All such appurtenant structures, including but not
limited to, equipment shelters, storage facilities, transformers, and substations, shall be architecturally compatible with each
other. Whenever reasonable, structures should be shaded from
view by vegetation and/or joined or clustered to avoid adverse visual impacts.
H. Appurtenant Structures I. Design Standards
a. Lighting i. Lighting of solar photovoltaic installations shall be
consistent with local, state and federal law. Lighting of other
parts of the installation, such as appurtenant structures, shall be limited to that required for safety and operational
purposes, and shall be reasonably shielded from abutting properties. Where feasible, lighting of the solar photovoltaic
installation shall be directed downward and shall incorporate
full cut-off fixtures to reduce light pollution. b. Signage
i. Signs on large- scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations shall comply with a municipality’s sign bylaw.
A sign consistent with a municipality’s sign bylaw shall be
required to identify the owner and provide a 24-hour emergency contact phone number.
ii. Solar photovoltaic installations shall not be used for displaying any advertising except for reasonable
identification of the manufacturer or operator of the solar photovoltaic installation.
c. Utility Connections
i. Reasonable efforts, as determined by the Site Plan Review Authority, shall be made to place all utility
connections from the solar photovoltaic installation underground, depending on appropriate soil conditions,
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shape, and topography of the site and any requirements of the utility provider. Electrical transformers for utility
interconnections may be above ground if required by the utility provider.
J. Safety and Environmental Standards
a. Emergency Services
i. The large-scale solar photovoltaic installation owner or operator shall provide a copy of the project summary,
electrical schematic, and site plan to the local fire chief. Upon request the owner or operator shall cooperate with
local emergency services in developing an emergency response plan. All means of shutting down the solar
photovoltaic installation shall be clearly marked. The
owner or operator shall identify a responsible person for public inquiries throughout the life of the installation.
b. Land Clearing, Soil Erosion and Habitat Impacts
i. Clearing of natural vegetation shall be limited to what is
necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of the large – scale ground-mounted solar
photovoltaic installation or otherwise prescribed by applicable laws, regulations, and bylaws.
K. Monitoring and Maintenance
a. Solar Photovoltaic Installation Conditions - The large - scale
ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installation owner or operator shall maintain the facility in good condition.
Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, painting, structural repairs, and integrity of security measures. Site
access shall be maintained to a level acceptable to the local Fire
Chief and Emergency Medical Services. The owner or operator shall be responsible for the cost of maintaining the solar
photovoltaic installation and any access road(s), unless accepted as a public way.
b. Modifications - All material modifications to a solar
photovoltaic installation made after issuance of the required building permit shall require approval by the Site Plan Review
Authority. L. Removal Requirements
a. Any large- scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installation which has reached the end of its useful life or has
been abandoned consistent with Section 3.12.2 of this bylaw
shall be removed. The owner or operator shall physically remove the installation no more than 150 days after the date of
discontinued operations. The owner or operator shall notify the Site Plan Review Authority by certified mail of the proposed date
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of discontinued operations and plans for removal. Decommissioning shall consist of:
(a.) Physical removal of all large- scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations, structures, equipment, security
barriers and transmission lines from the site. (b.) Disposal of all solid and hazardous waste in accordance
with local, state, and federal waste disposal regulations.
(c.) Stabilization or re-vegetation of the site as necessary to minimize erosion. The Site Plan Review Authority may allow the
owner or operator to leave landscaping or designated below-grade foundations in order to minimize erosion and disruption to
vegetation.
M. Abandonment
a. Absent notice of a proposed date of decommissioning or written notice of extenuating circumstances, the solar
photovoltaic installation shall be considered abandoned when it fails to operate for more than one year without the written
consent of the Site Plan Review Authority. If the owner or
operator of the large- scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installation fails to remove the installation in accordance with the
requirements of this section within 150 days of abandonment or the proposed date of decommissioning, the town may enter the
property and physically remove the installation. N. ADDITONAL PROVISIONS (if any)
a. To amend §139-2 as follows, by inserting the following new
definition in alphabetical order: i. Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installation:
A solar photovoltaic system that is structurally mounted on the ground and is not roof-mounted, and has a minimum nameplate
capacity of 250 kW DC.
ii. On-Site Solar Photovoltaic Installation: A solar photovoltaic installation that is constructed at a location where other uses of
the underlying property occur. iii. Rated Nameplate Capacity: The maximum rated output of
electric power production of the Photovoltaic system in Direct
Current (DC).
iv. Solar energy facilities – All of the equipment, machinery, and structures used for either the primary or accessory purpose of
converting, storing or transmitting electricity generated from solar energy
b. To amend §139-4 to add the following:
DISTRICT ABBREVIATION Solar Energy Overlay District SEOD
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i. The Solar Energy Overlay District (SEOD) includes the following parcels:
Map 39, Lot 14, Number 188, Madaket Road Map 58, Lot 1, Massasoit Bridge Road
Map 58, Lot 38, Madaket Road c. To amend §139-17.B to add the following subsection:
7. Solar energy facilities located within the SEOD.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Tobias Glidden, et al)
PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that Chapter 139 (Zoning) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket be amended as follows (NOTE: new language is shown as
highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote
changes are not meant to become part of the final text and, further, that non-sustentative changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in
compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
1. By inserting the following new definition in §139-2 (definitions) alphabetical
order:
LARGE-SCALE GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC
INSTALLATION
A solar photovoltaic system that is structurally mounted on the ground and is
not roof-mounted and has a minimum nameplate capacity of 250 kW DC.
SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES
All of the equipment, machinery, and structures used for either the primary or accessory purpose of converting, storing or transmitting electricity generated
from solar energy
2. By inserting “Solar Energy Overlay District” at the bottom of the “District”
column and “SEOD” at the bottom of the “Abbreviation” column in §139-3F.
3. By inserting a new subsection I in §139-4 as follows:
The Solar Energy Overlay District is shown on a map entitled “Solar Energy
Overlay District,” as may be amended from time to time.
4. By including the following properties on the map entitled “Solar Energy Overlay
District”:
MAP LOT NUMBER STREET
39 14 188 MADAKET ROAD
58 38 MADAKET ROAD
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58 1 MASSASOIT BRIDGE ROAD
5. By amending the title of §139-12 as follows:
Overlay Districts Flood Hazard (FHD), Public Well Recharge (PWR), Multifamily
(MF), Neighborhood Employee Housing (NEHOD), County Overlay District (COD) and Town Overlay District (TOD), Harbor Overlay District (HOD), Multi-
Family Overlay District (MFOD), Village Height Overlay District (VHOD), and
Solar Energy Overlay District (SEOD).
6. Insert a new subsection §139-12.L, as follows:
Solar Energy Overlay District (SEOD). Notwithstanding the provisions of §139-7,
solar energy facilities are permitted by right in the SEOD. This section shall apply to new land based solar energy facilities and to physical modifications to
existing land-based facilities that materially alter the type, configuration, or size of such facilities or related equipment.
(1) The Planning Board shall be the review authority for site plan review. Any
material modifications to the site or the installation following site plan approval
shall require a modification subject to approval by the Planning Board. (2) The following shall apply in addition to the requirements of §139-23:
a. The Planning Board shall hold a public hearing for which notice is provided as specified in M.G.L. c 40A, § 11;
b. Failure of the Planning Board to take action within 60 days of the public
hearing, as such hearing may be extended by consent of the applicant, shall constitute an approval of the site plan and associated application;
(3) In addition to the submission requirements of §139-23, the following documentation is required:
a. The solar energy facility’s manufacturer and model and the length,
width and height of the solar array. b. Drawings of the large-scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic
installation stamped by a Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts indicating the proposed layout of
the system and any potential shading from nearby structures; c. One or three-line electrical diagram detailing the large-scale ground-
mounted solar photovoltaic installation, associated components, and
electrical interconnection methods, with all National Electrical Code compliant disconnects and overcurrent devices;
d. Documentation of the major system components to be used, including the PV panels, mounting system, and inverter;
e. Name, address, and contact information for proposed large-scale ground-mounted system installer;
f. An Emergency, Operation, and Maintenance Plan for the solar energy
facilities and any accessory structures or required equipment. All means of shutting down the large-scale ground-mounted solar
photovoltaic installation shall be clearly marked on the equipment.
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Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, painting, structural repairs, and integrity of security measures.
(4) Design Standards
a. Accessory structures and required equipment shall be clustered on the site to the extent possible and screened from view from abutting
properties and rights of way to minimize visual impacts;
b. Lighting shall be limited to that required for safety and operational purposes.
c. A sign providing the contact information of the owner or operator, including a 24-hour telephone number, shall be mounted on the site
in a visible location for emergency use; d. To the extent possible, utility connections shall be installed
underground;
e. Land clearing shall be limited to the minimum amount necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of the large – scale
ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installation. The limits of clearing shall be clearly identified on a site plan.
(5) Removal
a. Any large-scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installation which has reached the end of its useful life or has been abandoned
shall be removed no more than 150 days following the date of discontinued operation. The owner or operator shall notify the
Planning Board by certified mail of the proposed date of discontinued operation and plans for removal, which shall consist
of:
i. Physical removal of all large- scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations, structures, equipment, security
barriers and transmission lines from the site. ii. Disposal of all solid and hazardous waste in accordance with
local, state, and federal waste disposal regulations.
iii. Stabilization or re-vegetation of the site as necessary to minimize erosion. The Site Plan Review Authority may allow
the owner or operator to leave landscaping or designated below-grade foundations in order to minimize erosion and
disruption to vegetation
(6) Abandonment a. Absent notice of a proposed date of removal or written notice of
extenuating circumstances, the solar photovoltaic installation shall be considered abandoned when it fails to operate for more than one
year without the written consent of the Planning Board. If the owner or operator of the large- scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic
installation fails to remove the installation in accordance with the
requirements of this section within 150 days of abandonment or the proposed date of decommissioning, the town may enter the
property and physically remove the installation.
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7. By inserting a new subsection in §139-17B as follows:
8. Solar energy facilities located within the SEOD.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board
Motion.
ARTICLE 63 (Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Clarification of Height Limitations in Certain Flood Zones)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Nantucket Zoning By-law, Nantucket Code, Chapter 139, Section 17, Height Limitations, by striking subparagraph (7):
(7) A new structure which is situated within the “Areas of 100-Year Flood” and/or the “Areas of 100-Year Coastal Flood with Velocity” as established by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) and depicted upon the Flood Insurance Rate Map promulgated by FEMA (the “FEMA 100-Year Flood Zones”),
as from time to time revised, shall not exceed 35 feet in height. The maximum
height for an existing structure within the FEMA 100-Year Flood Zones which is being raised, altered or extended shall be 28 feet above the minimum height at
which the first floor of the structure will conform with all applicable building codes and FEMA requirements.
and by inserting the following new Paragraph D:
D. Structures in Certain Flood Zones. A new structure which is situated within the “Areas of 100-Year Flood” and/or the “Areas of 100-Year Coastal Flood with
Velocity” as established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) and depicted upon the Flood Insurance Rate Map promulgated by
FEMA (the “FEMA 100-Year Flood Zones”), as from time to time revised, shall not exceed 35 feet in height. The maximum height for an existing structure within
the FEMA 100-Year Flood Zones which is being raised, altered or extended shall
be 28 feet above the minimum height at which the first floor of the structure will conform with all applicable building codes and FEMA requirements.
or take other action with regard thereto.
(Arthur I. Reade, Jr., et al) PLANNING BOARD MOTION: Moved that Chapter 139 (Zoning) of the Code of the
Town of Nantucket, Section 17, be amended as follows (NOTE: new language is shown as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to
denote changes are not meant to become part of the final text and, further, that non-sustentative changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in
compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
1. By striking section C(7) in its entirety.
2. By re-lettering the existing section C as D. 3. By inserting a new section C (formerly section C(7)) as follows:
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The height of a structure which is situated within the "Areas of one-hundred-year Flood"
and/or the "Areas of 100-Year Coastal Flood with Velocity" as established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") and depicted upon the Flood
Insurance Rate Map promulgated by FEMA, as from time to time revised, shall not exceed 30 feet above the minimum height at which the first floor of the structure will
conform with all applicable building codes and FEMA requirements, except in the CDT
District where a maximum height may be determined by special permit.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee supports the Planning Board Motion.
ARTICLE 64
(Bylaw Amendment: Committees)
To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 11 (Committees), Article III (Advisory Committee of Nonvoting Taxpayers) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket as
follows (NOTE: new language is shown as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote changes are not meant to become part of
the final text; non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw shall be permitted
in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
§11-13. Establishment; membership; quorum.
…….The quorum is established as eight members a majority of members appointed and serving.
(Select Board for Advisory Committee of Nonvoting Taxpayers) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Chapter 11 (Committees), Article III
(Advisory Committee of Nonvoting Taxpayers) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket is hereby amended as follows (NOTE: new language is shown as highlighted text,
language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote changes are not
meant to become part of the final text; non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw shall be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of
the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
§11-13. Establishment; membership; quorum.
…….The quorum is established as eight members a majority of members appointed and serving.
ARTICLE 65
(Bylaw Amendment: Council for Human Services) To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 12 (Council for Human Services)
of the Code of the Town of Nantucket as follows (NOTE: new language is shown as
highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote changes are not meant to become part of the final text; non-substantive changes to the
numbering of this bylaw shall be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
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§12-2. Membership; terms; vacancies.
The Council shall consist of nine seven Nantucket residents…..
(Select Board for Council for Human Services) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Chapter 12 (Council for Human
Services) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket is hereby amended as follows (NOTE:
new language is shown as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote changes are not meant to become part of the final
text; non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw shall be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of
Nantucket):
§12-2. Membership; terms; vacancies.
The Council shall consist of nine seven Nantucket residents…..
ARTICLE 66 (Bylaw Amendment: Noise)
To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 101 (Noise), § 101-2 (Noises
prohibited; exemptions) as follows (NOTE: new language is shown as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote changes are not
meant to become part of the final text; non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw shall be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of
the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
§101-2. Noises prohibited; exemptions.
C. Power tools. It shall be unlawful to cause a noise disturbance across a real property line by operating any mechanically powered saw, sander, grinder, drill,
lawnmower or garden tool or similar device used outdoors, with the exception of snowblowers, before 7:00 a.m. (7:30 a.m. between June 15th and September
15th in each year) Monday through Saturday and before 10:00 a.m. Sunday.
Snowblowers, lawnmowers and chain saws shall be exempted from the L-10 and maximum permissible A-weighted sound-level limits enumerated in Table I
below.[3] However, such tools shall be operated within all applicable time restrictions and shall be operated in a reasonable manner.
C. Construction. Operating or permitting the operation of any power tools or powered equipment used in actual new building construction or renovation,
drilling, or demolition work is prohibited between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (7:30 a.m. between June 15th and September 15th in each year) that the
sound there from is plainly audible at a distance of fifty feet from the lot line of the lot on which said activity is located, except for emergency work of public service
utilities or by special variance issued by the Select Board.
(1) Construction or renovation work shall be defined as any work for which a building permit has been issued by the Town.
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Insert the following new paragraphs as follows and renumber existing paragraphs D to F and E to G:
D. Vehicle or Motorboat Repairs and Testing. Repairing, rebuilding, modifying, or
testing any motor vehicle, motorcycle, or motorboat in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of fifty feet from the lot line of the lot on which said
activity is located is prohibited.
E. Domestic Power Tools. Operating or permitting the operation of any mechanically
powered saw, drill, sander, grinder, lawn or garden tool, or similar device used outdoors in residential areas between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (7:30
a.m. between June 15th and September 15th in each year) so as to be plainly audible at a distance of fifty feet from the lot line of the lot on which said activity is
located is prohibited.
(Select Board)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Chapter 101 (Noise), § 101-2 (Noises prohibited; exemptions) is hereby amended as follows (NOTE: new language is shown
as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to
denote changes are not meant to become part of the final text; non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw shall be permitted in order that it be in compliance with
the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
§101-2. Noises prohibited; exemptions. C. Power tools. It shall be unlawful to cause a noise disturbance across a real
property line by operating any mechanically powered saw, sander, grinder, drill,
lawnmower or garden tool or similar device used outdoors, with the exception of snowblowers, before 7:00 a.m. (7:30 a.m. between June 15th and September
15th in each year) Monday through Saturday and before 10:00 a.m. Sunday. Snowblowers, lawnmowers and chain saws shall be exempted from the L-10 and
maximum permissible A-weighted sound-level limits enumerated in Table I
below.[3] However, such tools shall be operated within all applicable time restrictions and shall be operated in a reasonable manner.
C. Construction. Operating or permitting the operation of any power tools or
powered equipment used in actual new building construction or renovation,
drilling, or demolition work is prohibited between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (7:30 a.m. between June 15th and September 15th in each year) that the
sound there from is plainly audible at a distance of fifty feet from the lot line of the lot on which said activity is located, except for emergency work of public service
utilities or by special variance issued by the Select Board. (1) Construction or renovation work shall be defined as any work for which a
building permit has been issued by the Town.
Insert the following new paragraphs as follows and renumber existing paragraphs D to F
and E to G:
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D. Vehicle or Motorboat Repairs and Testing. Repairing, rebuilding, modifying, or testing any motor vehicle, motorcycle, or motorboat in such a manner as to be
plainly audible at a distance of fifty feet from the lot line of the lot on which said activity is located is prohibited.
E. Domestic Power Tools. Operating or permitting the operation of any mechanically
powered saw, drill, sander, grinder, lawn or garden tool, or similar device used
outdoors in residential areas between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (7:30 a.m. between June 15th and September 15th in each year) so as to be
plainly audible at a distance of fifty feet from the lot line of the lot on which said activity is located is prohibited.
ARTICLE 67
(Bylaw Amendment: Underground Fuel Storage Tanks)
To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 135 (Underground Fuel Storage Tanks) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket as follows (NOTE: new language is
shown as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote changes are not meant to become part of the final text; non-substantive
changes to the numbering of this bylaw shall be permitted in order that it be in
compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
Chapter 135 Underground Fuel Storage Tanks
§135-2. Aboveground Fuel Storage Tanks.
At time of property transfer all aboveground tanks (any tank used to store fuel oil for the purpose of heating) shall be required to be replaced with double-walled fuel oil storage
tanks or shall be required to provide 110% containment capacity to prevent contamination from leaks that may occur. Exterior fuel oil storage tanks must be covered
with substantial impermeable construction material to prevent water accumulation within
containment in such a way that it satisfies the Board of Health and the Fire Department. The area beneath the exterior tank shall be a 4-inch thick continuous concrete slab. All
aboveground elements of a fuel storage system shall be maintained free of leaks and visible rust.
All new construction where aboveground fuel storage tanks are installed (inside and outside) shall be required to provide a double-walled fuel oil storage tank or shall be
required to provide 110% containment capacity to prevent contamination from leaks that may occur. Exterior fuel oil storage tanks must be covered with substantial impermeable
construction material to prevent water accumulation within containment in such a way that it satisfies the Board of Health and the Fire Department. The area beneath the
exterior tank shall be a - inch thick continuous concrete slab. All aboveground elements
of a fuel storage system shall be maintained free of leaks and visible rust.
(Select Board)
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Chapter 135 (Underground Fuel Storage Tanks) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket is hereby amended as follows (NOTE:
new language is shown as highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote changes are not meant to become part of the final
text; non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw shall be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of
Nantucket):
Chapter 135
Underground Fuel Storage Tanks
§135-2. Aboveground Fuel Storage Tanks.
At time of property transfer all aboveground tanks (any tank used to store fuel oil for the
purpose of heating) shall be required to be replaced with double-walled fuel oil storage tanks or shall be required to provide 110% containment capacity to prevent
contamination from leaks that may occur. Exterior fuel oil storage tanks must be covered with substantial impermeable construction material to prevent water accumulation within
containment in such a way that it satisfies the Board of Health and the Fire Department.
The area beneath the exterior tank shall be a 4-inch thick continuous concrete slab. All aboveground elements of a fuel storage system shall be maintained free of leaks and
visible rust.
All new construction where aboveground fuel storage tanks are installed (inside and outside) shall be required to provide a double-walled fuel oil storage tank or shall be
required to provide 110% containment capacity to prevent contamination from leaks that
may occur. Exterior fuel oil storage tanks must be covered with substantial impermeable construction material to prevent water accumulation within containment in such a way
that it satisfies the Board of Health and the Fire Department. The area beneath the exterior tank shall be a - inch thick continuous concrete slab. All aboveground elements
of a fuel storage system shall be maintained free of leaks and visible rust.
ARTICLE 68
(Bylaw Amendment: Board of Sewer Commissioners/Siasconset Sewer District Map Changes)
To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 41 (Board of Sewer
Commissioners), Section 41-3B (Siasconset Sewer District) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket by taking the following actions:
Add the following parcels to the Siasconset Sewer District:
And to take any other action as may be related thereto.
(Select Board/Sewer Commissioners)
Map Lot Number Street
74 2 54 Low Beach Road
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Chapter 41 (Board of Sewer Commissioners), Section 41-3B (Siasconset Sewer District) of the Code of the Town of
Nantucket is hereby amended as follows:
Add the following parcels to the Siasconset Sewer District:
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Finance Committee’s Motion is based on a
vote by the Sewer Commissioners on February 20, 2019 to approve the inclusion of these parcels into the Town Sewer District.
ARTICLE 69 (Bylaw Amendment: Board of Sewer Commissioners/Sewer District Map Changes –
Hickory Meadow Lane) To see if the Town will vote to amend the Sewer District Map to include the
following properties, currently outside the district, to within the district:
Map Parcel Address
41 902 8 Hickory Meadow Lane
41 903 11 Hickory Meadow Lane
41 904 10 Hickory Meadow Lane
All as shown on the attached map or to take any other action related thereto
(John B. Brescher, et al)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Chapter 41 (Board of Sewer
Commissioners), Section 41-3A (Town Sewer District) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket is hereby amended as follows:
Add the following parcels to the Town Sewer District:
Map Parcel Address
41 902 8 Hickory Meadow Lane
41 903 11 Hickory Meadow Lane
41 904 10 Hickory Meadow Lane
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Finance Committee’s Motion is based on a vote by the Sewer Commissioners on February 20, 2019 to approve the inclusion of
these parcels into the Town Sewer District.
Map Lot Number Street
74 2 54 Low Beach Road
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ARTICLE 70 (Bylaw Amendment: Board of Sewer Commissioners/Sewer District Map Changes –
Polpis Road) To see if the Town will vote to amend the Sewer District Map to include the
following properties, currently outside the district, to within the district:
Map Parcel Address
43 177 76 Polpis Road
44 23.2 77 Polpis Road
44 25.7 78 Polpis Road
44 23.3 79 Polpis Road
44 23.4 81 Polpis Road
44 25.6 82 Polpis Road
44 23.5 83 Polpis Road
44 25.5 84 Polpis Road
44 25.4 86 Polpis Road
44 63 87 Polpis Road
44 25.3 88 Polpis Road
44 23.7 89 Polpis Road
44 25.2 90 Polpis Road
44 3.2 92 Polpis Road
44 3.3 94 Polpis Road
44 3.4 96 Polpis Road
All as shown on the attached map or to take any other action related thereto
(John B. Brescher, et al) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Chapter 41 (Board of Sewer
Commissioners), Section 41-3A (Town Sewer District) of the Code of the Town of Nantucket is hereby amended as follows:
Add the following parcels to the Town Sewer District:
Map Parcel Address
43 177 76 Polpis Road
44 23.2 77 Polpis Road
44 25.7 78 Polpis Road
44 23.3 79 Polpis Road
44 23.4 81 Polpis Road
44 25.6 82 Polpis Road
44 23.5 83 Polpis Road
44 25.5 84 Polpis Road
44 25.4 86 Polpis Road
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44 63 87 Polpis Road
44 25.3 88 Polpis Road
44 23.7 89 Polpis Road
44 25.2 90 Polpis Road
44 3.2 92 Polpis Road
44 3.3 94 Polpis Road
44 3.4 96 Polpis Road
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Finance Committee’s Motion is based on a
vote by the Sewer Commissioners on February 20, 2019 to approve the inclusion of these parcels into the Town Sewer District.
ARTICLE 71
(Bylaw Amendment: Bicycles)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Nantucket Code, Chapter 57 (Bicycles and Mopeds), by adding the following new Article IV, or take any action
relative thereto:
Article IV. Bicycle Right of Way
§57-13. Authority and Purpose
This article is enacted in accordance with G.L. c. 40, §22 to promote public safety by
establishing certain rules and regulations concerning the use of the Town’s roadways by bicyclists and motor vehicles.
§57-14. Right of Way for Users of Multi-Use/Shared Use Paths
A. At any location at which a multi-use/shared path intersects with or is crossed by a public or private way or driveway, bicyclists, pedestrians and other users of the
paths shall have the right of way and any person operating a motor vehicle shall
stop and yield to such bicyclist, pedestrian or other user.
B. At all locations at which a multi-use/shared path intersects with or is crossed by a public or private way or driveway, the Town shall install informative path-crossing
signs and separate stop signs facing the motor vehicle approach to the intersection so that drivers of motor vehicles are warned to use all caution
necessary and to yield the right of way to any bicyclists, pedestrians or other
users of the path.
§57-15. Bicycle Passing Buffer Zone
No person operating a motor vehicle on a public way within the Town of Nantucket shall overtake or pass a bicyclist proceeding in the same direction of travel unless a three-foot separation can be given between the right side of the diver’s vehicle, including all
mirrors and other projections, and the left side of the bicyclist at all times.
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§57-16. Bicycle Accident Database
A. The Chief of Police or his designee shall maintain a database of all motor vehicle
accidents involving bicycles. Said database shall be a public record and shall be made available to the public via a link on the Town’s website.
B. The database shall include the date, time and location of the accident, the number of vehicles and bicycles involved and whether the bicyclist suffered any
injury.
C. Any doctor, nurse, first responder or other medical provider providing treatment to an individual injured as a bicyclist in an accident with a motor vehicle shall make
a report to the Chief of Police for inclusion in the Bicycle Accident Database.
Said report shall include all of the information required by Paragraph B of this Section. Notwithstanding the requirements of this paragraph, no report shall be
required if the patient does not consent to issuance thereof.
D. For purposes of this section, neither the Database, nor any report issued by a
medical provider, shall include the name or any identifying information concerning an injured individual.
§57-17. Severability.
The provisions of this bylaw are severable. If any provision, paragraph, sentence, or
clause of this bylaw or the application thereof shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall
not affect the other provisions or application of this bylaw.
(Ian Golding, et al) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved to take no action on the Article.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee appreciates the petitioners’ effort to address bicycle safety. The Committee finds that the bylaw as written is not
realistically likely to be enforceable which is likely to lead to confusion.
SELECT BOARD COMMENT: The Select Board supports the Article, with the reference
to “driveway” removed from section 57-14. The Board supports continued efforts between the Department of Public Works, Town Administration and the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee to implement the intent of the Article.
ARTICLE 72 (Bylaw Amendment: Stretch Energy Code)
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of the Town of Nantucket by
adding a new Chapter 141as a General Bylaw – Stretch Energy Code for the purpose of regulating the design and construction of buildings for the effective use of energy,
pursuant to Appendix 115.AA of the Massachusetts Building Code, 780 CMR, the Stretch Energy Code, including future editions, amendments or modifications thereto,
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with an effective date of September 1, 2019, a copy of which is on file with the Town Clerk, as follows:
Chapter 141 Stretch Energy Code
§141-1 Purpose
The purpose of 780 CMR 115.AA is to provide a more energy efficient alternative to the
Base Energy Code applicable to the relevant sections of the building code for new buildings.
§141-2 Definitions
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) - The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is a building energy code created by the International Code Council. It is a model code adopted by many state and municipal governments in the
United States for the establishment of minimum design and construction requirements for energy efficiency, and is updated on a three-year cycle. The baseline energy
conservation requirements of the MA State Building Code are the IECC with Massachusetts amendments, as approved by the Board of Building Regulations and
Standards.
Stretch Energy Code – Codified by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards as
780 CMR Appendix 115.AA of the Massachusetts building code, the Stretch Energy Code is an appendix to the Massachusetts building code, based on further amendments
to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to improve the energy efficiency of buildings built to this code.
§141-3 Applicability This code applies to residential and commercial buildings. Buildings not included in this
scope shall comply with 780 CMR 115.AA, as indicated.
§141-4 Authority
A municipality seeking to ensure that construction within its boundaries is designed and built above the energy efficiency requirements of 780 CMR may mandate adherence to
this appendix. 780 CMR 115.AA may be adopted or rescinded by any municipality in the commonwealth in the manner prescribed by law.
§141-5 Stretch Code The Stretch Code, as codified by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards as
780 CMR Appendix 115.AA, including any future editions, amendments or modifications, is herein incorporated by reference into the Code of the Town of
Nantucket under the General Bylaws, Chapter 141 of the Town Code. The Stretch Code is enforceable by the Building Inspector and effective as of January 1, 2019.
Or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Tobias Glidden, et al)
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the Town Code is hereby amended by adding a new Chapter 141 (Stretch Energy Code) for the purpose of regulating the
design and construction of buildings for the effective use of energy, pursuant to Appendix 115.AA of the Massachusetts Building Code, 780 CMR, the Stretch Energy
Code, including future editions, amendments or modifications thereto, with an effective date of September 1, 2019 a copy of which is on file with the Town Clerk, as follows:
§141-1. Purpose. The purpose of 780 CMR 115.AA is to provide a more energy efficient alternative to the
Base Energy Code applicable to the relevant sections of the building code for new buildings.
§141-2. Definitions.
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) - The International Energy
Conservation Code (IECC) is a building energy code created by the International Code Council. It is a model code adopted by many state and municipal governments in the
United States for the establishment of minimum design and construction requirements for energy efficiency and is updated on a three-year cycle. The baseline energy
conservation requirements of the MA State Building Code are the IECC with
Massachusetts amendments, as approved by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards.
Stretch Energy Code – Codified by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards as
780 CMR Appendix 115.AA of the Massachusetts building code, the Stretch Energy Code is an appendix to the Massachusetts building code, based on further amendments
to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to improve the energy efficiency
of buildings built to this code.
§141-3. Applicability. This code applies to residential and commercial buildings. Buildings not included in this
scope shall comply with 780 CMR 115.AA, as indicated.
§141-4. Authority.
A municipality seeking to ensure that construction within its boundaries is designed and built above the energy efficiency requirements of 780 CMR may mandate adherence to
this appendix. 780 CMR 115.AA may be adopted or rescinded by any municipality in the
commonwealth in the manner prescribed by law.
§141-5. Stretch Code. The Stretch Code, as codified by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards as
780 CMR Appendix 115.AA, including any future editions, amendments or modifications, is herein incorporated by reference into the Code of the Town of
Nantucket under the General Bylaws, Chapter 141 of the Town Code. The Stretch Code
is enforceable by the Building Inspector and effective as of September 1, 2019.
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ARTICLE 73 (Committee Establishment: Sensible Cannabis Policy)
We the people of Nantucket order the Town of Nantucket to form a committee for a sensible cannabis policy on Nantucket.
The committee is to be made up by all partys for a sensible cannabis policy on
Nantucket. And the committee’s findings be brought to next years regular town meeting.
(Robert F. Cole, et al)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved to refer the proposed establishment of a committee to the Select Board.
ARTICLE 74
(Sense of the Meeting Request to Seek the Designation as a Whale Heritage Site
through the World Cetacean Alliance) Based on the criteria of the World Cetacean Alliance to promote responsible
human cetacean interaction, education and policy and the celeration of Nantucket’s history with whales along with the newly established MA Whale Trail we – the
undersigned – believe Nantucket fits the criteria of World Whale Heritage Site status.
(Tobias Glidden, et al)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that based on the criteria of the World Cetacean Alliance to promote responsible human cetacean interaction, education and
policy and the celebration of Nantucket’s history with whales along with the newly established MA Whale Trail, Nantucket fits the criteria of World Whale Heritage Site
status.
ARTICLE 75
(To Develop a Proposal for a Nantucket Residential Rental Registration, Inspection, and Certification System)
To see if the Town will vote to request the Select Board, the Board of Health, the
Planning Board, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, and other appropriate town boards and commissions to undertake a feasibility study relating to the creation of a
residential rental facilities registration, inspection, and certification system for the Town
of Nantucket, and to submit a related report and proposal for consideration at the April 2020 Annual Town Meeting.
I. Purposes. The Town wishes to determine the feasibility of creating a residential
rental facilities registration, inspection, and certification system for the following
reasons:
a. To protect the health, safety, and welfare of tenants, visitors, and other residents
of the Town and County of Nantucket by monitoring and enhancing compliance with basic life safety, health, building and sanitary codes through the registration,
inspection, and certification of defined residential rental facilities.
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b. To provide clear and accessible guidelines for the operation of residential rental
facilities for tenants, land owners, landlords, and neighbors, and to extend
awareness of Town bylaws and Massachusetts health and safety laws and regulations related to operation of residential rental facilities.
c. To ensure awareness of and responsibility for occupancy limits in
residential rental facilities on the part of property owners, managers,
tenants, visitors and residents.
d. To help to stabilize, protect, and enhance the essential characteristics of and
quality of life within existing diverse, multi-generational residential neighborhoods
on Nantucket for all residents, including families and visitors, consistent with
Nantucket’s long history as a community committed to welcoming and protecting the safety, health and welfare of visitors and supporting long-time extended
Island families.
e. To prepare the Town and County of Nantucket to implement anticipated state legislation that could impose taxation requirements on certain short-term rentals
within its jurisdiction.
II. Feasibility Study.
a. Creation of Working Group. The Town requests that the Select Board, the Board
of Health, the Planning Board, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, and other boards and commissions establish and convene a working group, including
representatives of town entities and citizen representatives with relevant expertise, to be charged with exploring the feasibility of a system of residential
rental facility registration, inspection, and certification.
b. Topics of Study. The working group shall consider at least the following matters:
i) Experiences of other jurisdictions (including Amherst, MA; Boston, MA;
other Massachusetts jurisdictions and other jurisdictions outside Massachusetts that have developed similar systems). ii) Coverage (including possible exemption of residential rentals to family
members or to those who rent for fewer than 14 days in total per calendar year).
iii) Registration systems (including use of on-line systems to simplify submission requirements for those involved in renting residential property,
information to be collected, and appropriate levels of registration fees to
cover costs of registration system); iv) Inspection systems (including self-certification systems as a means of
identifying facilities most in need of close review, processes for managing inspections conveniently and expeditiously, appeals processes, and
appropriate fee levels);
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v) Rental certification systems (including appropriate requirements for content and display of rental certificates and procedures for renewal of
rental certificates); vi) Bylaws and supplemental regulations (including possible provisions of
pertinent bylaws, and possible provisions of associated rules and regulations to be issued by the Board of Health or other government
entities);
vii) Remedies for non-compliance (including but not limited to civil penalties); viii) Educational strategies (including strategies for distribution of information to
diverse audiences including property owners, renters, realtors, and property managers) about compliance with potential Town requirements.
ix) Data collection and management (including but not limited to how data collected through a registration, inspection, and certification system could
assist the town in its efforts to engage in comprehensive planning
regarding growth management and housing availability). x) Interplay with potential taxation initiatives (including but not limited to how
a residential rental facility registration, licensing, and certification program would complement other legal development including potential legislation
calling for taxation of short-term rentals).
xi) Governmental oversight and advisement (including but not limited to the organization of town government agencies to support safe and sustainable
housing options for all residents, and appropriate mechanisms for advisement by residents with diverse views and experiences).
III. Report to Annual Town Meeting in April 2020.
a. Report to Select Board. The Town requests that the Select Board receive a report from the working group no later than February 1, 2020.
b. Report to 2020 Annual Town Meeting. The Town further requests that the Select Board submit a proposal for possible action at the April 2020 Town Meeting, and
that it do so with enough time to allow voters carefully to consider the working
group report and Select Board recommendations in advance of the Annual Town Meeting.
(Judith Wegner, et al)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved to take no action on the Article.
FINANCE COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Committee recommends referral of this
matter to the Select Board and that the Board engage professional assistance to explore the proposal and make recommendations.
ARTICLE 76
(Committee Establishment: Complaints)
To see if the Town will vote to: Approve that all Town of Nantucket Departments and Boards, staffed by employees, elected or howsoever constituted, or empowered,
and including the office of Town Administration and its head, set full, clear and published standards for their performance and, included therewith, have a full and clear accessible
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complaints procedure together with appropriated redress for the user of the services when its alleged that wrongdoing or maladministration has occurred. Moreover, see if
the Town will vote to approve, within any limitations set by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the formation of a committee to deal with complaints
of wrongdoing or maladministration made against and employee of the Town of Nantucket, any Department of the Town of Nantucket or any Board of Member of a
Board elected by voters of the Town of Nantucket.
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It has come to the attention of both the Island Community and the Finance Committee,
that the Town Administration appears to be under-staffed and overwhelmed with day-to-day operation of Town business. In lieu of this, I believe we should develop a committee
to reduce the burdens of complaints and complicated arguments of the Island Citizens
and Taxpayers. This committee will help accomplish this goal and allow both Citizens and the Town, to come to fair and reasonable conclusions to any dispute.
This article would establish a committee of five members. It would be made up of both
Residents and/or all Taxpayers of the Town of Nantucket. The intent of the board would
be to resolve issues for individuals not represented by protective bargaining. This would establish a means for both individuals and business to avoid a lengthy and expensive
process in court for both the Town and the individual business owner and/ or citizen.
This committee would be given the same rights and privileges set forth in the town charter established for the BOS and Town Manager. They would have the power to
settle disputes, implement judgements and return plaintiffs to whole, if so determined by
the committee.
The terms would begin with 2 members having a three year term, 1 member having a four year term, and 2 members having a five year term. After which all the members
would be elected to a three year term in succession thereafter.
The elections would take place just as the BOS elections do, annually.
(Theresa Williams, et al)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved not to adopt the Article.
ARTICLE 77
(Home Rule Petition: Town Charter – Select Board Amendment) To see if the Town will vote to request its representatives in the General Court to
introduce special legislation the text of which is set forth below, amending the charter for the Town of Nantucket, and to authorize the General Court, with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen, to make constructive changes in the text thereto as may be
necessary or advisable in order to accomplish the intent of this legislation in order to secure passage; or to take any other action related thereto.
AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER FOR THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET.
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SECTION 1. Section 2.1 of article II of the charter of the town of Nantucket, as established by chapter 289 of the acts of 1996, as amended, which is on file in the office
of the archivist of the commonwealth, as provided in section 12 of chapter 43B of the General Laws, is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each
time it appears, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board.
SECTION 2. Subsection (b) of said section 2.1 of said article II of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board.
SECTION 3. Subsection (a) of section 2.5 of said article II of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof
the following words:- select board. SECTION 4. Subsection (b) of said section 2.5 of said article II of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof
the following words:- select board. SECTION 5. Subsection (c) of said section 2.5 of said article II of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
SECTION 6. Article III of said charter is hereby amended by striking from the heading
the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
SECTION 7. Section 3.1 of said article III of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-
select board. SECTION 8. Section 3.2 of said article III of said charter is hereby amended by striking
out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-
select board. SECTION 9. Subsection (a) of said section 3.2 of said article III of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
SECTION 10. Subsection (b) of said section 3.2 of said article III of said charter is
hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
SECTION 11. Subsection (d) of said section 3.2 of said article III of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place
thereof the following words:- select board.
SECTION 12. Section 3.3 of said article III of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and inserting in place thereof,
in each instance, the following words:- select board. SECTION 13. Subsection (a) of section 3.4 of said article III of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board.
SECTION 14. Subsection (b) of said section 3.4 of said article III of said charter is
hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
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SECTION 15. Section 3.5 of said article III of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-
select board. SECTION 16. Subsection (c) of said section 3.5 of said article III of said charter is
hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board.
SECTION 17. Subsection (g) of said section 3.5 of said article III of said charter is
hereby amended by striking out the word “and”, the last time it appears. SECTION 18. Subsection (h) of said section 3.5 of said article III of said charter is
hereby amended by striking out “commonwealth.” and inserting in place thereof the following text: - commonwealth; and.
SECTION 19. Said section 3.5 of said article III of said charter is hereby further amended by inserting after subsection (h) the following subsection: (i) The select board shall have the full role of and all of the powers and authority of a board of selectmen
under any general or special laws, and its members and officers shall have the full role of and all of the powers and authority of the members and officers of a board of
selectmen under any general or special laws. SECTION 20. Subsection (b) of section 4.1 of article IV of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and
inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board. SECTION 21. Subsection (c) of said section 4.1 of said article IV of said charter is
hereby amended by striking out the word “selectmen”, the first time it appears after the word “Town”, and inserting in place thereof the following words: - select board members;
and further by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
SECTION 22. Subsection (a) of section 4.2 of said article IV of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
SECTION 23. Subsection (c) of said section 4.2 of article IV of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and
inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board.
SECTION 24. Subsection (d) of said section 4.2 of article IV of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and
inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board. SECTION 25. Subsection (a) of section 4.3 of said article IV of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof
the following words:- select board. SECTION 26. Subsection (b) of said section 4.3 of article IV of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board.
SECTION 27. Subsection (d) of said section 4.3 of article IV of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof
the following words:- select board.
SECTION 28. Section 5.2 of article V of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the word “selectman” and inserting in place thereof the following words: - select board
member; and further by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
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SECTION 29. Subsection (b) of section 5.4 of said article IV of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof
the following words:- select board. SECTION 30. Subsection (d) of said section 5.4 of said article IV of said charter is
hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board.
SECTION 31. Subsection (b) of section 6.4 of article VI of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
SECTION 32. Subsection (b) of section 6.5 of said article VI of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof
the following words:- select board. SECTION 33. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
(Select Board) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the Town’s representatives to the
General Court are hereby requested to introduce legislation as set forth below; and, that the General Court, with the approval of the Select Board, make constructive changes in
the text hereof as may be necessary or advisable to accomplish the intent of the
legislation in order to secure its passage, as follows:
AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER FOR THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET.
SECTION 1. Section 2.1 of article II of the charter of the town of Nantucket, as established by chapter 289 of the acts of 1996, as amended, which is on file in the office
of the archivist of the commonwealth, as provided in section 12 of chapter 43B of the
General Laws, is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:-
select board. SECTION 2. Subsection (b) of said section 2.1 of said article II of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and
inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board. SECTION 3. Subsection (a) of section 2.5 of said article II of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
SECTION 4. Subsection (b) of said section 2.5 of said article II of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
SECTION 5. Subsection (c) of said section 2.5 of said article II of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof
the following words:- select board. SECTION 6. Article III of said charter is hereby amended by striking from the heading
the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-
select board. SECTION 7. Section 3.1 of said article III of said charter is hereby amended by striking
out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
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SECTION 8. Section 3.2 of said article III of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-
select board. SECTION 9. Subsection (a) of said section 3.2 of said article III of said charter is
hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
SECTION 10. Subsection (b) of said section 3.2 of said article III of said charter is
hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
SECTION 11. Subsection (d) of said section 3.2 of said article III of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place
thereof the following words:- select board. SECTION 12. Section 3.3 of said article III of said charter is hereby amended by
striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and inserting in place
thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board. SECTION 13. Subsection (a) of section 3.4 of said article III of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board.
SECTION 14. Subsection (b) of said section 3.4 of said article III of said charter is
hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
SECTION 15. Section 3.5 of said article III of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following
words:- select board. SECTION 16. Subsection (c) of said section 3.5 of said article III of said charter is
hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears,
and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board. SECTION 17. Subsection (g) of said section 3.5 of said article III of said charter is
hereby amended by striking out the word “and”, the last time it appears. SECTION 18. Subsection (h) of said section 3.5 of said article III of said charter is
hereby amended by striking out “commonwealth.” and inserting in place thereof the
following text: - commonwealth; and. SECTION 19. Said section 3.5 of said article III of said charter is hereby further
amended by inserting after subsection (h) the following subsection: (i) The select board shall have the full role of and all of the powers and authority of a board of selectmen
under any general or special laws, and its members and officers shall have the full role
of and all of the powers and authority of the members and officers of a board of selectmen under any general or special laws.
SECTION 20. Subsection (b) of section 4.1 of article IV of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and
inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board. SECTION 21. Subsection (c) of said section 4.1 of said article IV of said charter is
hereby amended by striking out the word “selectmen”, the first time it appears after the
word “Town”, and inserting in place thereof the following words: - select board members; and further by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in
place thereof the following words:- select board.
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SECTION 22. Subsection (a) of section 4.2 of said article IV of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof
the following words:- select board. SECTION 23. Subsection (c) of said section 4.2 of article IV of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board.
SECTION 24. Subsection (d) of said section 4.2 of article IV of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board.
SECTION 25. Subsection (a) of section 4.3 of said article IV of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof
the following words:- select board. SECTION 26. Subsection (b) of said section 4.3 of article IV of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and
inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board. SECTION 27. Subsection (d) of said section 4.3 of article IV of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
SECTION 28. Section 5.2 of article V of said charter is hereby amended by striking out
the word “selectman” and inserting in place thereof the following words: - select board member; and further by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in
place thereof the following words:- select board. SECTION 29. Subsection (b) of section 5.4 of said article IV of said charter is hereby
amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- select board.
SECTION 30. Subsection (d) of said section 5.4 of said article IV of said charter is
hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time it appears, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- select board.
SECTION 31. Subsection (b) of section 6.4 of article VI of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof
the following words:- select board.
SECTION 32. Subsection (b) of section 6.5 of said article VI of said charter is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserting in place thereof
the following words:- select board. SECTION 33. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
ARTICLE 78 (Home Rule Petition: Merger of Nantucket Water Commission and Siasconset Water
Commission) To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the
General Court for special legislation set forth below; provided, however, that the General Court may with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, make constructive changes in
language as may be necessary or advisable towards perfecting the intent of this
legislation in order to secure passage; or to take any other action related thereto:
AN ACT authorizing the Town of Nantucket to supply itself and its inhabitants with water
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SECTION 1. The town of Nantucket may supply itself and the inhabitants thereof with water for the extinguishment of fires and for domestic and for other purposes, may
establish fountains and hydrants, relocate or discontinue the same, and may regulate the use of such water and fix and collect rates to be paid for the use of same.
SECTION 2. The said town, for the purposes aforesaid, is hereby authorized to acquire
by purchase or take by eminent domain under chapter 79 of the General Laws the entire
water rights, estates, franchises and privileges of any corporation supplying water to its inhabitants and thereby become entitled to all its rights and privileges and subject to all
its duties and liabilities; and may lease, or take by eminent domain under said chapter seventy-nine, or acquire by purchase or otherwise, and hold, the waters, or any portion
thereof, of any pond, brook, spring, stream or any ground water sources within its limits, not already appropriated for purposes of public water supply, and any water or flowage
rights connected therewith; provided, that the amount of water which may be taken shall
from time to time be determined by vote of the town; and also may take by eminent domain under said chapter 79, or acquire by purchase or otherwise, and hold, all lands,
rights of way and other easements necessary for collecting, storing, holding, purifying and treating such water and protecting and preserving the purity thereof and for
conveying the same to any part of said town; provided, that no source of water supply
and no lands necessary for protecting and preserving the purity and quality of the water shall be taken or used without first obtaining the advice and approval of the department
of environmental protection, and that the location and arrangement of all dams, reservoirs, wells or filter galleries, filtration and pumping plants or other works necessary
in carrying out the provisions of this act shall be subject to the approval of said department. Said town may construct, erect and maintain on the lands acquired and
held under the provisions of this act proper dams, reservoirs, pumping and filtration
plants, buildings, standpipes, tanks, fixtures and other structures, including also purification and treatment works, the construction and maintenance of which shall be
subject to the approval of the department of environmental protection, and may make excavations, procure and operate machinery, and provide such other means and
appliances and do such other things as may be necessary for the establishment and
maintenance of complete and effective water works; and for that purpose may construct wells and reservoirs, establish pumping works and lay down and maintain aqueducts,
conduits, pipes and other works, under or over any lands, water courses, railroads, railways and public or other ways and along any such way in said town in such manner
as not unnecessarily to obstruct the same; and for the purpose of constructing, laying,
maintaining, operating and repairing such conduits, pipes and other works, and for all other proper purposes of this act, said town may dig up or raise and embank any such
lands, highways or other ways in such manner as to cause the least hindrance to public travel thereon. Said town shall not enter upon, construct or lay any conduits, pipes or
other works within the location of any railroad corporation except at such time and in such manner as it may agree upon with such corporation or in case of failure so to agree
as may be approved by the department of telecommunications and energy. Said town
may enter upon any lands for the purpose of making surveys, test pits and borings, and may take or otherwise acquire the right to occupy temporarily any lands necessary for
the construction of any work or for any other purpose authorized by this act.
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SECTION 3. The land, water rights and other property taken or acquired under this act, and all works, buildings and other structures erected or constructed under this act, shall
be managed, improved and controlled by the board of water commissioners hereinafter provided for in section 8, in such manner as it shall deem for the best interest of the
town.
SECTION 4. Any person or corporation injured in his or its property by any action of
said town or board under this act may recover damages from said town under said chapter 79; provided, that the right to damages for the taking of any water, water right,
or any injury thereto, shall not vest until the water is actually withdrawn or diverted by said town under authority of this act.
SECTION 5. Said town may, for the purpose of paying the necessary expenses and
liabilities incurred or to be incurred under the provisions of this act, issue from time to
time bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of section 8 of chapter 44 of the General Laws.
SECTION 6. Said town shall, at the time of authorizing said loan or loans, provide for
the payment thereof in accordance with the provisions of section 5; and when a vote to
that effect has been passed, a sum which, with the income derived from the water rates, will be sufficient to pay the annual expense of operating the water works, and the
interest as it accrues on the bonds or notes issued as aforesaid, and to make such payments on the principal as may be required under the provisions of this act, shall
without further vote be assessed by the town annually thereafter in the same manner as other taxes, until the debt incurred by the said loan or loans is extinguished.
SECTION 7. Whoever willfully or wantonly corrupts, pollutes or diverts any of the waters taken or held under this act, or injures any structure, work or other property
owned, held or used by said town under the authority and for the purposes of this act, shall forfeit and pay to said town three times the amount of damages assessed
therefore, to be recovered in an action of tort; and upon conviction of any one of the
above willful or wanton acts shall be punished by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
SECTION 8. All water operations of said town shall be consolidated in department of
the town to be known as the water department. All the authority granted to the town by
this act, except sections 5 and 6, and not otherwise specially provided for, shall be vested in a five-member board of water commissioners, hereinafter known as the
“board”. The board shall have exclusive charge and control of the water department and water system of the town, subject however to all lawful by-laws and to such instructions,
rules and regulations as said town may impose by its vote. A majority of said board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Any vacancy occurring in said
board shall be filled at the next annual town election for the remainder of the unexpired
term and may be filled temporarily by the board of selectmen until the next annual election, in accordance with the charter of the town of Nantucket as it may be amended
from time to time. Said commissioners shall serve for three-year overlapping terms, so arranged that the terms of not more than two commissioners shall expire each year.
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SECTION 9. Said board shall fix just and equitable prices and rates for the use of
water, and shall prescribe the time and manner of payment of such prices and rates. The income of the water works shall be applied to defraying all operating expenses,
interest charges and payments on the principal as they accrue upon any bonds or notes issued under authority of this act. During any period that the water department is not
operated under an enterprise fund system of accounting pursuant to section 53F1/2 of
chapter 44 of the General Laws, if there should be a net surplus remaining after providing for the aforesaid charges it shall, subject to appropriation by the town, be used
for such new construction as the water commissioners may recommend or be reserved by the town for future new construction, and in case a surplus should remain after
appropriation or reservation for such new construction, and/or in the event such surplus is not so appropriated and reserved, the water rates shall be reduced proportionately.
All authority vested in said board by the foregoing provisions of this section shall be
subject to the provisions of section 8 with respect to the town’s authority to adopt appropriate bylaws, rules, instructions regulations. Said board shall annually, and as
often as the town may require, render a report upon the condition of the works under its charge and an account of its doings, including an account of receipts and expenditures.
SECTION 10. The town of Nantucket shall be the lawful successor of the Siasconset water district and the former Wannacomet Water Company, so-called, in every respect.
All property, both real and personal, including funds, records, furnishings and equipment whatsoever in the custody of said department and company shall be transferred by
operation of law to the town, and no contracts or liabilities of the Siasconset water district or former Wannacomet Water Company in force on the effective date of this act
shall be affected by the dissolution and abolition of the said district or company, except
as provided in section 16, below.
SECTION 11. The incumbent general manager of the Wannacomet Water Company, so-called, holding office as of the effective date of this act shall serve as the director of
the consolidated water department until the natural expiration of his current
appointment, or his sooner resignation, retirement or removal.
SECTION 12. Upon the effective date of this act, the so-called Siasconset water district, created pursuant to chapter 404 of the acts of 1903, as amended, is hereby dissolved,
the board of water commissioners created pursuant to said chapter 404 is abolished,
and the terms of any incumbent members of said board of water commissioners terminated.
SECTION 13. The enterprise funds previously established by vote of the town pursuant
to section 53F1/2 of chapter 44 of the General Laws and referred to as the Siasconset Water Enterprise Fund and the Wannacomet Water Enterprise Fund, to the extent they
are in existence as of the effective date of this act, shall hereby be consolidated into a
single enterprise fund to be known as the Nantucket Water Department Enterprise Fund, which consolidated fund shall be subject to said section 53F1/2 in every respect.
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SECTION 14. Any properly-adopted rules and regulations of the boards of water commissioners created pursuant to chapter 404 of the acts of 1903 and chapter 476 of
the acts of 1987, in effect upon the effective date of this act, shall remain in full force and effect until such time as they are amended or abolished by the board created under
section 8 this act.
SECTION 15. Upon the effective date of this act, the then-applicable Memorandum of
Agreement between the Nantucket Water Commission and the Siasconset Water shall be rendered void, and the parties are relieved of their obligations under said
Memorandum of Agreement, except to the extent that any payments are outstanding for services rendered prior to the effective date of this act.
SECTION 16. All personnel of the water department created under the section 8 of this
act are town employees, and shall be appointed by the board created under said section
8, in accordance with and subject to the requirements of sections 4.5-4.9 of the town charter, chapter 289 of the acts of 1996 as it may be amended from time to time. Such
employees shall be subject to any applicable by-laws, and personnel policies and procedures of the town, unless and only to the extent that such by-laws and personnel
policies and procedures have been amended by any valid collective bargaining
agreement, where applicable. Nothing herein shall be construed to alter or amend the employment status of any existing water department employees, employed as of the
effective date of this act, except as provided in section 12, above.
SECTION 17. As of the effective date of this act, the members of the board of water commissioners created by the provisions of chapter 404 of the acts of 1903 and chapter
476 of the acts of 1987, previously known as the Nantucket Water Commissioners, shall
become the first members of the five-member board of water commissioners created under section 8 of this act. Such commissioners shall serve for the remainder of their
elected terms or their sooner vacating of office. Thereafter, such offices shall be filled in accordance with said section 8. Two additional commissioners shall be elected at the
first annual town election occurring no less than 64 days after the passage of this act,
one for a 2-year term and one for a 3-year term. If the 2 additional positions would remain vacant for more than 4 months, the board of selectmen may, in its discretion,
make temporary appointments to fill the vacancies until the annual election at which the offices may legally appear on the ballot. Thereafter, all elections and temporary
appointments to the board shall be made in accordance with said section 8.
SECTION 18. Chapter 307 of the acts of 1925, chapter 436 of the acts of 1963, and
chapter 476 of the acts of 1987 are hereby repealed.
SECTION 19. This act shall take effect upon passage.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board for Nantucket Water Commission, Siasconset Water Commission)
NOTE: The above home rule petition was approved as Article 75 of the 2016 Annual Town Meeting; Article 87 of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting and Article 68 of the 2018
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Annual Town Meeting. Home rule petitions currently pending before the legislature, which were not acted upon by December 31, 2018, may expire unless renewed by a
confirmatory town meeting vote. FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the Town’s representatives to the
General Court are hereby requested to introduce legislation as set forth below; and, that the General Court, with the approval of the Select Board, make constructive changes in
the text hereof as may be necessary or advisable to accomplish the intent of the
legislation in order to secure its passage, as follows:
AN ACT authorizing the Town of Nantucket to supply itself and its inhabitants with water
SECTION 1. The town of Nantucket may supply itself and the inhabitants thereof with water for the extinguishment of fires and for domestic and for other purposes, may
establish fountains and hydrants, relocate or discontinue the same, and may regulate
the use of such water and fix and collect rates to be paid for the use of same.
SECTION 2. The said town, for the purposes aforesaid, is hereby authorized to acquire by purchase or take by eminent domain under chapter 79 of the General Laws the entire
water rights, estates, franchises and privileges of any corporation supplying water to its
inhabitants and thereby become entitled to all its rights and privileges and subject to all its duties and liabilities; and may lease, or take by eminent domain under said chapter
seventy-nine, or acquire by purchase or otherwise, and hold, the waters, or any portion thereof, of any pond, brook, spring, stream or any ground water sources within its limits,
not already appropriated for purposes of public water supply, and any water or flowage rights connected therewith; provided, that the amount of water which may be taken shall
from time to time be determined by vote of the town; and also may take by eminent
domain under said chapter 79, or acquire by purchase or otherwise, and hold, all lands, rights of way and other easements necessary for collecting, storing, holding, purifying
and treating such water and protecting and preserving the purity thereof and for conveying the same to any part of said town; provided, that no source of water supply
and no lands necessary for protecting and preserving the purity and quality of the water
shall be taken or used without first obtaining the advice and approval of the department of environmental protection, and that the location and arrangement of all dams,
reservoirs, wells or filter galleries, filtration and pumping plants or other works necessary in carrying out the provisions of this act shall be subject to the approval of said
department. Said town may construct, erect and maintain on the lands acquired and
held under the provisions of this act proper dams, reservoirs, pumping and filtration plants, buildings, standpipes, tanks, fixtures and other structures, including also
purification and treatment works, the construction and maintenance of which shall be subject to the approval of the department of environmental protection, and may make
excavations, procure and operate machinery, and provide such other means and appliances and do such other things as may be necessary for the establishment and
maintenance of complete and effective water works; and for that purpose may construct
wells and reservoirs, establish pumping works and lay down and maintain aqueducts, conduits, pipes and other works, under or over any lands, water courses, railroads,
railways and public or other ways and along any such way in said town in such manner as not unnecessarily to obstruct the same; and for the purpose of constructing, laying,
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maintaining, operating and repairing such conduits, pipes and other works, and for all other proper purposes of this act, said town may dig up or raise and embank any such
lands, highways or other ways in such manner as to cause the least hindrance to public travel thereon. Said town shall not enter upon, construct or lay any conduits, pipes or
other works within the location of any railroad corporation except at such time and in such manner as it may agree upon with such corporation or in case of failure so to
agree as may be approved by the department of telecommunications and energy. Said
town may enter upon any lands for the purpose of making surveys, test pits and borings, and may take or otherwise acquire the right to occupy temporarily any lands necessary
for the construction of any work or for any other purpose authorized by this act.
SECTION 3. The land, water rights and other property taken or acquired under this act, and all works, buildings and other structures erected or constructed under this act, shall
be managed, improved and controlled by the board of water commissioners hereinafter
provided for in section 8, in such manner as it shall deem for the best interest of the town.
SECTION 4. Any person or corporation injured in his or its property by any action of
said town or board under this act may recover damages from said town under said
chapter 79; provided, that the right to damages for the taking of any water, water right, or any injury thereto, shall not vest until the water is actually withdrawn or diverted by
said town under authority of this act.
SECTION 5. Said town may, for the purpose of paying the necessary expenses and liabilities incurred or to be incurred under the provisions of this act, issue from time to
time bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of section 8 of chapter 44 of the
General Laws.
SECTION 6. Said town shall, at the time of authorizing said loan or loans, provide for the payment thereof in accordance with the provisions of section 5; and when a vote to
that effect has been passed, a sum which, with the income derived from the water rates,
will be sufficient to pay the annual expense of operating the water works, and the interest as it accrues on the bonds or notes issued as aforesaid, and to make such
payments on the principal as may be required under the provisions of this act, shall without further vote be assessed by the town annually thereafter in the same manner as
other taxes, until the debt incurred by the said loan or loans is extinguished.
SECTION 7. Whoever willfully or wantonly corrupts, pollutes or diverts any of the
waters taken or held under this act, or injures any structure, work or other property owned, held or used by said town under the authority and for the purposes of this act,
shall forfeit and pay to said town three times the amount of damages assessed therefore, to be recovered in an action of tort; and upon conviction of any one of the
above willful or wanton acts shall be punished by a fine of not more than three hundred
dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
SECTION 8. All water operations of said town shall be consolidated in department of the town to be known as the water department. All the authority granted to the town by
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this act, except sections 5 and 6, and not otherwise specially provided for, shall be vested in a five-member board of water commissioners, hereinafter known as the
“board”. The board shall have exclusive charge and control of the water department and water system of the town, subject however to all lawful by-laws and to such
instructions, rules and regulations as said town may impose by its vote. A majority of said board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Any vacancy
occurring in said board shall be filled at the next annual town election for the remainder
of the unexpired term and may be filled temporarily by the board of selectmen until the next annual election, in accordance with the charter of the town of Nantucket as it may
be amended from time to time. Said commissioners shall serve for three-year overlapping terms, so arranged that the terms of not more than two commissioners shall
expire each year.
SECTION 9. Said board shall fix just and equitable prices and rates for the use of
water, and shall prescribe the time and manner of payment of such prices and rates. The income of the water works shall be applied to defraying all operating expenses,
interest charges and payments on the principal as they accrue upon any bonds or notes issued under authority of this act. During any period that the water department is not
operated under an enterprise fund system of accounting pursuant to section 53F1/2 of
chapter 44 of the General Laws, if there should be a net surplus remaining after providing for the aforesaid charges it shall, subject to appropriation by the town, be used
for such new construction as the water commissioners may recommend or be reserved by the town for future new construction, and in case a surplus should remain after
appropriation or reservation for such new construction, and/or in the event such surplus is not so appropriated and reserved, the water rates shall be reduced proportionately.
All authority vested in said board by the foregoing provisions of this section shall be
subject to the provisions of section 8 with respect to the town’s authority to adopt appropriate bylaws, rules, instructions regulations. Said board shall annually, and as
often as the town may require, render a report upon the condition of the works under its charge and an account of its doings, including an account of receipts and expenditures.
SECTION 10. The town of Nantucket shall be the lawful successor of the Siasconset water district and the former Wannacomet Water Company, so-called, in every respect.
All property, both real and personal, including funds, records, furnishings and equipment whatsoever in the custody of said department and company shall be transferred by
operation of law to the town, and no contracts or liabilities of the Siasconset water
district or former Wannacomet Water Company in force on the effective date of this act shall be affected by the dissolution and abolition of the said district or company, except
as provided in section 16, below.
SECTION 11. The incumbent general manager of the Wannacomet Water Company, so-called, holding office as of the effective date of this act shall serve as the director of
the consolidated water department until the natural expiration of his current
appointment, or his sooner resignation, retirement or removal.
SECTION 12. Upon the effective date of this act, the so-called Siasconset water district, created pursuant to chapter 404 of the acts of 1903, as amended, is hereby dissolved,
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the board of water commissioners created pursuant to said chapter 404 is abolished, and the terms of any incumbent members of said board of water commissioners
terminated.
SECTION 13. The enterprise funds previously established by vote of the town pursuant to section 53F1/2 of chapter 44 of the General Laws and referred to as the Siasconset
Water Enterprise Fund and the Wannacomet Water Enterprise Fund, to the extent they
are in existence as of the effective date of this act, shall hereby be consolidated into a single enterprise fund to be known as the Nantucket Water Department Enterprise
Fund, which consolidated fund shall be subject to said section 53F1/2 in every respect.
SECTION 14. Any properly-adopted rules and regulations of the boards of water commissioners created pursuant to chapter 404 of the acts of 1903 and chapter 476 of
the acts of 1987, in effect upon the effective date of this act, shall remain in full force
and effect until such time as they are amended or abolished by the board created under section 8 this act.
SECTION 15. Upon the effective date of this act, the then-applicable Memorandum of
Agreement between the Nantucket Water Commission and the Siasconset Water shall
be rendered void, and the parties are relieved of their obligations under said Memorandum of Agreement, except to the extent that any payments are outstanding for
services rendered prior to the effective date of this act.
SECTION 16. All personnel of the water department created under the section 8 of this act are town employees, and shall be appointed by the board created under said section
8, in accordance with and subject to the requirements of sections 4.5-4.9 of the town
charter, chapter 289 of the acts of 1996 as it may be amended from time to time. Such employees shall be subject to any applicable by-laws, and personnel policies and
procedures of the town, unless and only to the extent that such by-laws and personnel policies and procedures have been amended by any valid collective bargaining
agreement, where applicable. Nothing herein shall be construed to alter or amend the
employment status of any existing water department employees, employed as of the effective date of this act, except as provided in section 12, above.
SECTION 17. As of the effective date of this act, the members of the board of water
commissioners created by the provisions of chapter 404 of the acts of 1903 and chapter
476 of the acts of 1987, previously known as the Nantucket Water Commissioners, shall become the first members of the five-member board of water commissioners created
under section 8 of this act. Such commissioners shall serve for the remainder of their elected terms or their sooner vacating of office. Thereafter, such offices shall be filled in
accordance with said section 8. Two additional commissioners shall be elected at the first annual town election occurring no less than 64 days after the passage of this act,
one for a 2-year term and one for a 3-year term. If the 2 additional positions would
remain vacant for more than 4 months, the board of selectmen may, in its discretion, make temporary appointments to fill the vacancies until the annual election at which the
offices may legally appear on the ballot. Thereafter, all elections and temporary appointments to the board shall be made in accordance with said section 8.
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SECTION 18. Chapter 307 of the acts of 1925, chapter 436 of the acts of 1963, and
chapter 476 of the acts of 1987 are hereby repealed.
SECTION 19. This act shall take effect upon passage.
ARTICLE 79
(Home Rule Petition: Community Housing Bank Real Estate Transfer Fee) To see if the Town will vote to request its representatives in the General Court to
introduce legislation seeking a special act the text of which is set forth below and to authorize the General Court, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to make
constructive changes in the text thereto as may be necessary or advisable in order to accomplish the intent of this legislation in order to secure passage; or to take any other action related thereto.
An Act Authorizing the Town of Nantucket to Impose a Real Estate Transfer Fee for
Affordable and Workforce Housing and Related Capital Improvements
SECTION 1. For purposes of this act, the words and phrases set forth in this section
shall have the following meanings: “Affordable Housing Restriction" is a recorded instrument held by a qualified holder
which encumbers and/or restricts a real property interest so that the real property interest is perpetually or for a term of at least thirty (30) years limited to use as a
residence occupied by a low or moderate income household which earns less than a specified income level, the upper limit of which may not exceed one hundred seventy-
five percent (175%) of the Nantucket median income. A “qualified holder” is a
governmental body or charitable corporation or trust which qualifies under the terms of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 184 (“Chapter 184”) to hold an affordable
housing restriction. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, “Affordable Housing Restriction” includes but is not limited to any instrument which conforms to the
requirements of (i) a Nantucket Housing Needs Covenant as described in Chapter 301
of the Acts of 2002 and defined in the Town of Nantucket Code. "Housing and Community Development Fund", shall refer to a discrete fund or
account, established by the county treasurer of the Nantucket County under the provisions of this act.
"Eligible Applicants", shall refer to non-profit and for-profit corporations and
organizations, individuals, and public entities. "Purchaser", shall refer to the transferee, grantee or recipient of any real property
interest. "Purchase price", all consideration paid or transferred by or on behalf of a purchaser
to a seller or his nominee, or for his benefit, for the transfer of any real property interest, and shall include, but not be limited to, all cash or its equivalent so paid or transferred;
all cash or other property paid or transferred by or on behalf of the purchaser to
discharge or reduce any obligation of the seller; the principal amount of all notes or their equivalent, or other deferred payments, given or promised to be given by or on behalf of
the purchaser to the seller or his nominee; the outstanding balance of all obligations of the seller which are assumed by the purchaser or to which the real property interest
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transferred remains subject after the transfer, determined at the time of transfer, but excluding real estate taxes and other municipal liens or assessments which are not
overdue at the time of transfer; the fair market value, at the time of transfer, of any other consideration or thing of value paid or transferred by or on behalf of the purchaser,
including, but not limited to, any property, goods or services paid, transferred or rendered in exchange for such real property interest.
"Real property interest", shall refer to any present or future legal or equitable interest
in or to real property, and any beneficial interest therein, including the interest of any beneficiary in a trust which holds any legal or equitable interest in real property, the
interest of a partner or member in a partnership or limited liability company, the interest of a stockholder in a corporation, the interest of a holder of an option to purchase real
property, the interest of a buyer or seller under a contract for purchase and sale of real property, and the transferable development rights created under chapter 183A of the
General Laws; but shall not include any interest which is limited to any of the following:
the dominant estate in any easement or right of way; the right to enforce any restriction; any estate at will or at sufferance; any estate for years having a term of less than 30
years; any reversionary right, condition, or right of entry for condition broken; and the interest of a mortgagee or other secured party in any mortgage or security agreement.
"Seller", shall refer to the transferor, grantor or immediate former owner of any real
property interest. "Time of transfer" of any real property interest shall mean the time at which such
transfer is legally effective as between the parties thereto, and, in any event, with respect to a transfer evidenced by an instrument recorded with the appropriate registry
of deeds or filed with the assistant recorder of the appropriate registry district, not later than the time of such recording or filing.
“Town” shall refer to the Town of Nantucket acting by and through the Board of
Selectmen.
SECTION 2. There is hereby imposed a fee equal to one half per cent (1/2%) of the purchase price upon the transfer of any real property interest in any real property
situated in Nantucket County. Said fee shall be the liability of the seller of such real
property interest, and any agreement between the purchaser and the seller or any other person with reference to the allocation of the responsibility for bearing said fee shall not
affect such liability of the seller. The fee shall be paid to the Town of Nantucket, or its designee, and shall be accompanied by a copy of the deed or other instrument
evidencing such transfer, if any, and an affidavit signed under oath or under the pains
and penalties of perjury by the purchaser or his legal representative and the seller or his legal representative, attesting to the true and complete purchase price and the basis, if
any, upon which the transfer is claimed to be exempt in whole or in part from the fee imposed hereby. The Town, or its designee, shall promptly thereafter execute and issue
a certificate indicating that the appropriate fee has been paid or that the transfer is exempt from the fee, stating the basis for the exemption. The register of deeds for
Nantucket County, and the assistant recorder for the registry district of Nantucket
County, shall not record or register, or receive or accept for recording or registration, any deed, except a mortgage deed, to which has not been affixed such a certificate
executed by the Town or its designee. Failure to comply with this requirement shall not affect the validity of any instrument. The Town shall deposit all fees received hereunder
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with the Town treasurer. The treasurer shall deposit such fees as follows: 75% in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the remainder in capital project funds as determined
by the Board of Selectmen, unless such allocation is changed by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of voters at an annual or special town meeting. The fee imposed hereunder
shall be due simultaneously with the time of transfer of the transfer upon which it is imposed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, whenever there is a conveyance of real
property interests and a conveyance of personalty related thereto at or about the same
time, the allocations of payments between real estate and personalty agreed to by the purchaser and seller shall not determine the amount of the fee due pursuant to this
section; instead, the Town may require payment of the fee referred to in real property interests so conveyed as determined by the Town.
SECTION 3. At any time within seven days following the issuance of the certificate of
payment of the fee imposed by section two, the seller or his legal representative may
return said certificate to the Town or its designee for cancellation, together with an affidavit signed under oath or under the pains and penalties of perjury that the transfer,
with respect to which such certificate was issued, has not been consummated, and thereupon the fee paid with respect to such transfer shall be forthwith returned to the
seller or his legal representative.
SECTION 4. The following transfers of real property interests shall be exempt from
the fee established by section 10. Except as otherwise provided, the seller shall have the burden of proof that any transfer is exempt under this section and any otherwise
exempt transfer shall not be exempt in the event that such transfer (by itself or as part of a series of transfers) was made for the primary purpose of evading the fee imposed by
Section 10.
(a) Transfers to the government of the United States, the commonwealth, and any of their instrumentalities, agencies or subdivisions, including but not limited to transfers to
the Town of Nantucket, the County of Nantucket. (b) Transfers which, without additional consideration, confirm, correct, modify or
supplement a transfer previously made.
(c) Transfers made as gifts without consideration. In any proceedings to determine the amount of any fee due hereunder, it shall be presumed that any transfer for
consideration of less than fair market value of the real property interest transferred was made as a gift without consideration to the extent of the difference between the fair
market value of the real property interest transferred and the amount of consideration
claimed by the seller to have been paid or transferred, if the purchaser shall have been at the time of transfer the spouse, the lineal descendant, or the lineal ancestor of the
seller, by blood or adoption, and otherwise it shall be presumed that consideration was paid in an amount equal to the fair market value of the real property interest transferred,
at the time of transfer. (d) Transfer to the trustees of a trust in exchange for a beneficial interest received by
the purchaser in such trust; distributions by the trustees of a trust to the beneficiaries of
such trust. (e) Transfers by operation of law without actual consideration, including but not
limited to transfers occurring by virtue of the death or bankruptcy of the owner of a real property interest.
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(f) Transfers made in partition of land and improvements thereto, under chapter two hundred and forty-one of the General Laws.
(g) Transfers to any charitable organization as defined in clause Third of section five of chapter fifty-nine of the General Laws, or any religious organization, provided that the
real property interest so transferred will be held by the charitable or religious organization solely for its public charitable or religious purposes.
(h) Transfers to a mortgagee in foreclosure of the mortgage held by such mortgagee,
and transfers of the property subject to a mortgage to the mortgagee in consideration of the forbearance of the mortgagee from foreclosing said mortgage.
(i) Transfers made to a corporation or partnership or limited liability company at the time of its formation, pursuant to which transfer no gain or loss is recognized under the
provisions of section three hundred and fifty-one or seven hundred and twenty-one of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; provided, however, that such transfer
shall be exempt only in the event that (1) with respect to a corporation, the transferor
retains an interest in the newly formed corporation which is equivalent to the interest the transferor held prior to the transfer, or (2) with respect to a partnership or limited liability
company, the transferor retains after such formation rights in capital interests and profit interests within such partnership or limited liability company which are equivalent to the
interest the transferor held prior to the transfer.
(j) Transfers made to a stockholder of a corporation in liquidation or partial liquidation of the corporation, and transfers made to a partner of a partnership or to a member of a
limited liability company in dissolution or partial dissolution of the partnership or limited liability company; but the transfer shall be exempt only if (i) with respect to a corporation,
the transferee receives property (including real property interests and other property received) which is the same fraction of the total property of the transferor corporation as
the fraction of the corporation's stock owned by the transferee prior to the transfer or (ii)
with respect to a partnership or limited liability company, the transferee receives property (including real property interests and other property received) which is the
same fraction of the property of the partnership or limited liability company as the fraction of the capital and profit interests in the transferor formerly owned by the
transferee.
(k) Transfers consisting of the division of marital assets under the provisions of section thirty-four of chapter two hundred and eight of the General Laws or other
provisions of law. (l) Transfers of property consisting in part of real property interests situated in
Nantucket County and in part of other property interests, to the extent that the property
transferred consists of property other than real property situated in Nantucket county; provided that the purchaser shall furnish the Town with such information as it shall
require or request in support of the claim of exemption and manner of allocation of the consideration for such transfers.
(m) The first $2 million of the sale price of any transfer or series of transfers of real property interests in a single parcel. Said exemption may be adjusted for inflation as
determined annually by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of voters at an annual or
special town meeting. For purposes of this subsection, "inflation" shall mean the increases, if any, in the total of prices paid for real property transfers year to year for real
property within the Town of Nantucket.
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(n) Transfers of minority interests in corporations, trusts, partnerships or limited liability companies which are publicly traded, which trades are not part of a series of
transfers which together constitute a transfer of control of a corporation, trust, partnership or limited liability company.
SECTION 5. (a) The Town treasurer shall keep a full and accurate account stating
when, from or to whom, and on what account money has been paid or received relative
to the activities of the Trust Fund and the Housing Fund. Said account shall be subject to examination by the director of accounts or his agent pursuant to section forty-four of
chapter thirty-five of the General Laws. (b) Schedules of beneficiaries of trusts, list of stockholders of corporations and lists of
partnerships filed with the Trust Fund for the purpose of determining or fixing the amount of the fee imposed under section ten or for the purpose of determining the
existence of any exemption under section twelve shall not be public records for the
purposes of section ten of chapter sixty-six of the General Laws.
SECTION 6. A seller who fails to pay all or any portion of the fee established by section two on or before the time when the same is due shall be liable for the following
additional payments in addition to said fee:
(a) Interest: The seller shall pay interest on the unpaid amount of the fee to be calculated from the time of transfer at a rate equal to fourteen per cent per annum.
(b) Penalties: Any person who, without fraud or willful intent to defeat or evade a fee imposed by this chapter, fails to pay all or a portion of the fee within thirty days after the
time of transfer, shall pay a penalty equal to five per cent of the outstanding fee as determined by the Town for each month or portion thereof thereafter that the fee is not
paid in full; provided, however, that in no event shall the amount of any penalty imposed
hereunder exceed twenty-five per cent of the unpaid fee due at the time of transfer. Whenever the Town determines that all or a portion of a fee due under this chapter was
unpaid due to fraud with intent to defeat or evade the fee imposed by this chapter, a penalty equal to the amount of said fee as determined by the Town shall be paid by the
seller in addition to said fee.
SECTION 7. (a) The Town shall notify the purchaser and the seller by registered or
certified mail of any failure to discharge in full the amount of the fee due under this Act and any penalty or interest assessed. The Town shall grant a hearing on the matter of
the imposition of said fee, or of any penalty or interest assessed, if a petition requesting
such hearing is received by the Town within thirty days after the mailing of said notice. The Town shall notify the purchaser and the seller in writing by registered or certified
mail of its determination concerning the deficiency, penalty or interest within fifteen days after said hearing. Any party aggrieved by a determination of the Town concerning a
deficiency, penalty or interest may, after payment of said deficiency, appeal to the district or superior court within three months after the mailing of notification of the
determination of the Town. Upon the failure to timely petition for a hearing, or appeal to
said courts, within the time limits hereby established, the purchaser and seller shall be bound by the terms of the notification, assessment or determination, as the case may
be, and shall be barred from contesting the fee, and any interest and penalty, as determined by the Town. All decisions of said courts shall be appealable. Every notice
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to be given under this section by the Town shall be effective if mailed by certified or registered mail to the purchaser or the seller at the address stated in a recorded or
registered instrument by virtue of which the purchaser holds any interest in land, the transfer of which gives rise to the fee which is the subject of such notice; and if no such
address is stated or if such transfer is not evidenced by an instrument recorded or registered in the public records in Nantucket County, such notice shall be effective when
so mailed to the purchaser or seller in care of any person appearing of record to have a
fee interest in such land, at the address of such person as set forth in an instrument recorded or registered in Nantucket County.
(b) All fees, penalties and interest required to be paid pursuant to this chapter shall constitute a personal debt of the seller and may be recovered in an action of contract or
in any other appropriate action, suit or proceeding brought by the Town; said action, suit or proceeding shall be subject to the provisions of chapter two hundred and sixty of the
General Laws.
(c) If any seller liable to pay the fee established by this act neglects or refuses to pay the same, the amount, including any interest and penalty thereon, shall be a lien in favor
of the Town upon all property and rights to property, whether real or personal, belonging to either such purchaser or such seller. Said lien shall arise at the time of transfer and
shall continue until the liability for such amount is satisfied. Said lien shall in any event
terminate not later than six years following the time of transfer. Said lien shall not be valid as against any mortgagee, pledgee, purchaser or judgment creditor unless notice
thereof has been filed by the Town (i) with respect to real property or fixtures, in the registry of deeds for Nantucket County, or (ii) with respect to personal property, in the
office in which a security or financing statement or notice with respect to the property would be filed in order to perfect a nonpossessory security interest belonging to the
person named in the relevant notice, subject to the same limitations as set forth in
section fifty of chapter sixty-two C of the General Laws. (d) Sellers applying for an exemption under subsections (a) through (o) of section four
shall be required at the time of application for exemption to execute an agreement legally binding on sellers and separately legally binding upon any Legal Representative
of the sellers (1) assuming complete liability for any fee, plus interest and penalties if
any, waived on account of an allowed exemption subsequently determined to have been invalid, and (2) submitting to the jurisdiction of the trial court of the commonwealth sitting
in Nantucket County. Fees, plus interest and penalties if any, shall be calculated as of the date of the initial property transfer. Execution of the above-described agreement
shall not be required of any mortgagee, pledge, purchaser or judgment creditor unless
notice of the agreement has been recorded or filed by the Town. In any case where there has been a refusal or neglect to pay any fee, interest or
penalties imposed by this act, whether or not levy has been made, the Town, in addition to other modes of relief, may direct a civil action to be filed in a district or superior court
of the commonwealth to enforce the lien of the Town under this section with respect to such liability or to subject any property of whatever nature, of the delinquent, or in which
he has any right, title or interest, to the payment of such liability.
The Town may issue a waiver or release of any lien imposed by this section. Such waiver or release shall be conclusive evidence that the lien upon the property covered
by the waiver or release is extinguished.
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SECTION 8. The provisions of this act are severable, and if any provision hereof, including without limitation any exemption from the fee imposed hereby, shall be held
invalid in any circumstances such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions or circumstances. This act shall be construed in all respects so as to meet all
constitutional requirements. In carrying out the purposes and provisions of this act, all steps shall be taken which are necessary to meet constitutional requirements whether or
not such steps are required by statute.
SECTION 9. If the Town has determined that a fee is due by asserting the
application of the evasion of fee doctrine described in section 13, then the seller shall have the burden of demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence as determined by
the Town that the transfer, or series of transfers, possessed both: (i) a valid, good faith business purpose other than avoidance of the fee set forth in section 10 and (ii)
economic substance apart from the asserted fee avoidance benefit. In all such cases,
the transferee shall also have the burden of demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence as determined by the Town that the asserted non-fee-avoidance business
purpose is commensurate with the amount of the fee pursuant to section 10 to be thereby avoided.
SECTION 10. This act shall take effect ninety (90) days following the date of passage.
(Select Board)
NOTE: The above home rule petition was approved as Article 82 of the 2016 Annual Town Meeting, Article 88 of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting and Article 70 of the 2018
Annual Town Meeting. Home rule petitions currently pending before the legislature,
which were not acted upon by December 31, 2018, may expire unless renewed by a confirmatory town meeting vote.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the Town’s representatives to the General Court are hereby requested to introduce legislation as set forth below; and, that
the General Court, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, make constructive
changes in the text hereof as may be necessary or advisable to accomplish the intent of this proposed legislation in order to secure its passage, as follows:
An Act authorizing the town of Nantucket to impose a real estate transfer fee for
affordable and workforce housing.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled,
and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. For purposes of this act, the words and phrases set forth in this section shall have the following meanings:
“Affordable Housing Restriction" is a recorded instrument held by a qualified holder which encumbers and/or restricts a real property interest so that the real property
interest is perpetually or for a term of at least thirty (30) years limited to use as a residence occupied by a low or moderate income household which earns less than a
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specified income level, the upper limit of which may not exceed one hundred seventy-five percent (175%) of the Nantucket median income. A “qualified holder” is a
governmental body or charitable corporation or trust which qualifies under the terms of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 184 (“Chapter 184”) to hold an affordable
housing restriction. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, “Affordable Housing Restriction” includes but is not limited to any instrument which conforms to the
requirements of (i) a Nantucket Housing Needs Covenant as described in Chapter 301
of the Acts of 2002 and defined in the Town of Nantucket Code.
"Eligible Applicants", shall refer to non-profit and for-profit corporations and organizations, individuals, and public entities.
"Purchaser", shall refer to the transferee, grantee or recipient of any real property
interest.
"Purchase price", all consideration paid or transferred by or on behalf of a purchaser to
a seller or his nominee, or for his benefit, for the transfer of any real property interest, and shall include, but not be limited to, all cash or its equivalent so paid or transferred;
all cash or other property paid or transferred by or on behalf of the purchaser to
discharge or reduce any obligation of the seller; the principal amount of all notes or their equivalent, or other deferred payments, given or promised to be given by or on behalf of
the purchaser to the seller or his nominee; the outstanding balance of all obligations of the seller which are assumed by the purchaser or to which the real property interest
transferred remains subject after the transfer, determined at the time of transfer, but excluding real estate taxes and other municipal liens or assessments which are not
overdue at the time of transfer; the fair market value, at the time of transfer, of any other
consideration or thing of value paid or transferred by or on behalf of the purchaser, including, but not limited to, any property, goods or services paid, transferred or
rendered in exchange for such real property interest.
"Real property interest", shall refer to any present or future legal or equitable interest in
or to real property, and any beneficial interest therein, including the interest of any beneficiary in a trust which holds any legal or equitable interest in real property, the
interest of a partner or member in a partnership or limited liability company, the interest of a stockholder in a corporation, the interest of a holder of an option to purchase real
property, the interest of a buyer or seller under a contract for purchase and sale of real
property, and the transferable development rights created under chapter 183A of the General Laws; but shall not include any interest which is limited to any of the following:
the dominant estate in any easement or right of way; the right to enforce any restriction; any estate at will or at sufferance; any estate for years having a term of less than 30
years; any reversionary right, condition, or right of entry for condition broken; and the interest of a mortgagee or other secured party in any mortgage or security agreement.
"Seller", shall refer to the transferor, grantor or immediate former owner of any real property interest.
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"Time of transfer" of any real property interest shall mean the time at which such transfer is legally effective as between the parties thereto, and, in any event, with
respect to a transfer evidenced by an instrument recorded with the appropriate registry of deeds or filed with the assistant recorder of the appropriate registry district, not later
than the time of such recording or filing.
“Town” shall refer to the Town of Nantucket acting by and through the Board of
Selectmen.
SECTION 2. There is hereby imposed a fee equal to one half per cent (1/2%) of the purchase price upon the transfer of any real property interest in any real property
situated in Nantucket County. Said fee shall be the liability of the seller of such real property interest, and any agreement between the purchaser and the seller or any other
person with reference to the allocation of the responsibility for bearing said fee shall not
affect such liability of the seller. The fee shall be paid to the Town of Nantucket, or its designee, and shall be accompanied by a copy of the deed or other instrument
evidencing such transfer, if any, and an affidavit signed under oath or under the pains and penalties of perjury by the purchaser or his legal representative and the seller or his
legal representative, attesting to the true and complete purchase price and the basis, if
any, upon which the transfer is claimed to be exempt in whole or in part from the fee imposed hereby. The Town, or its designee, shall promptly thereafter execute and issue
a certificate indicating that the appropriate fee has been paid or that the transfer is exempt from the fee, stating the basis for the exemption. The register of deeds for
Nantucket County, and the assistant recorder for the registry district of Nantucket County, shall not record or register, or receive or accept for recording or registration,
any deed, except a mortgage deed, to which has not been affixed such a certificate
executed by the Town or its designee. Failure to comply with this requirement shall not affect the validity of any instrument. The Town shall deposit all fees received hereunder
with the Town treasurer. The treasurer shall deposit such fees in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The fee imposed hereunder shall be due simultaneously with the time of
transfer of the transfer upon which it is imposed. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
whenever there is a conveyance of real property interests and a conveyance of personalty related thereto at or about the same time, the allocations of payments
between real estate and personalty agreed to by the purchaser and seller shall not determine the amount of the fee due pursuant to this section; instead, the Town may
require payment of the fee referred to in real property interests so conveyed as
determined by the Town.
SECTION 3. At any time within seven days following the issuance of the certificate of payment of the fee imposed by section two, the seller or his legal representative may
return said certificate to the Town or its designee for cancellation, together with an affidavit signed under oath or under the pains and penalties of perjury that the transfer,
with respect to which such certificate was issued, has not been consummated, and
thereupon the fee paid with respect to such transfer shall be forthwith returned to the seller or his legal representative.
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SECTION 4. The following transfers of real property interests shall be exempt from the fee established by section 10. Except as otherwise provided, the seller shall have the
burden of proof that any transfer is exempt under this section and any otherwise exempt transfer shall not be exempt in the event that such transfer (by itself or as part of a
series of transfers) was made for the primary purpose of evading the fee imposed by Section 10.
(a) Transfers to the government of the United States, the commonwealth, and any of their instrumentalities, agencies or subdivisions, including but not limited to transfers to
the Town of Nantucket, the County of Nantucket.
(b) Transfers which, without additional consideration, confirm, correct, modify or supplement a transfer previously made.
(c) Transfers made as gifts without consideration. In any proceedings to determine the amount of any fee due hereunder, it shall be presumed that any transfer for
consideration of less than fair market value of the real property interest transferred was made as a gift without consideration to the extent of the difference between the fair
market value of the real property interest transferred and the amount of consideration
claimed by the seller to have been paid or transferred, if the purchaser shall have been at the time of transfer the spouse, the lineal descendant, or the lineal ancestor of the
seller, by blood or adoption, and otherwise it shall be presumed that consideration was paid in an amount equal to the fair market value of the real property interest transferred,
at the time of transfer.
(d) Transfer to the trustees of a trust in exchange for a beneficial interest received by the
purchaser in such trust; distributions by the trustees of a trust to the beneficiaries of such trust.
(e) Transfers by operation of law without actual consideration, including but not limited
to transfers occurring by virtue of the death or bankruptcy of the owner of a real property
interest.
(f) Transfers made in partition of land and improvements thereto, under chapter two hundred and forty-one of the General Laws.
(g) Transfers to any charitable organization as defined in clause Third of section five of chapter fifty-nine of the General Laws, or any religious organization, provided that the
real property interest so transferred will be held by the charitable or religious organization solely for its public charitable or religious purposes.
(h) Transfers to a mortgagee in foreclosure of the mortgage held by such mortgagee,
and transfers of the property subject to a mortgage to the mortgagee in consideration of
the forbearance of the mortgagee from foreclosing said mortgage.
(i) Transfers made to a corporation or partnership or limited liability company at the time of its formation, pursuant to which transfer no gain or loss is recognized under the
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provisions of section three hundred and fifty-one or seven hundred and twenty-one of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; provided, however, that such transfer
shall be exempt only in the event that (1) with respect to a corporation, the transferor retains an interest in the newly formed corporation which is equivalent to the interest the
transferor held prior to the transfer, or (2) with respect to a partnership or limited liability company, the transferor retains after such formation rights in capital interests and profit
interests within such partnership or limited liability company which are equivalent to the
interest the transferor held prior to the transfer.
(j) Transfers made to a stockholder of a corporation in liquidation or partial liquidation of the corporation, and transfers made to a partner of a partnership or to a member of a
limited liability company in dissolution or partial dissolution of the partnership or limited liability company; but the transfer shall be exempt only if (i) with respect to a
corporation, the transferee receives property (including real property interests and other
property received) which is the same fraction of the total property of the transferor corporation as the fraction of the corporation's stock owned by the transferee prior to the
transfer or (ii) with respect to a partnership or limited liability company, the transferee receives property (including real property interests and other property received) which is
the same fraction of the property of the partnership or limited liability company as the
fraction of the capital and profit interests in the transferor formerly owned by the transferee.
(k) Transfers consisting of the division of marital assets under the provisions of section
thirty-four of chapter two hundred and eight of the General Laws or other provisions of law.
(l) Transfers of property consisting in part of real property interests situated in Nantucket County and in part of other property interests, to the extent that the property transferred
consists of property other than real property situated in Nantucket county; provided that the purchaser shall furnish the Town with such information as it shall require or request
in support of the claim of exemption and manner of allocation of the consideration for
such transfers.
(m) The first $2 million of the sale price of any transfer or series of transfers of real property interests in a single transaction. Said exemption may be adjusted as
determined by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of voters at an annual or special town
meeting.
(n) Transfers of minority interests in corporations, trusts, partnerships or limited liability companies which are publicly traded, which trades are not part of a series of transfers
which together constitute a transfer of control of a corporation, trust, partnership or limited liability company.
SECTION 5. (a) The Town treasurer shall keep a full and accurate account stating when, from or to whom, and on what account money has been paid or received relative
to the activities of the Trust Fund and the Housing Fund. Said account shall be subject
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to examination by the director of accounts or his agent pursuant to section forty four of chapter thirty five of the General Laws.
(b) Schedules of beneficiaries of trusts, list of stockholders of corporations and lists of
partnerships filed with the Trust Fund for the purpose of determining or fixing the amount of the fee imposed under section ten or for the purpose of determining the
existence of any exemption under section twelve shall not be public records for the
purposes of section ten of chapter sixty-six of the General Laws.
SECTION 6. A seller who fails to pay all or any portion of the fee established by section two on or before the time when the same is due shall be liable for the following
additional payments in addition to said fee:
(a) Interest: The seller shall pay interest on the unpaid amount of the fee to be
calculated from the time of transfer at a rate equal to fourteen per cent per annum.
(b) Penalties: Any person who, without fraud or willful intent to defeat or evade a fee imposed by this chapter, fails to pay all or a portion of the fee within thirty days after the
time of transfer, shall pay a penalty equal to five per cent of the outstanding fee as
determined by the Town for each month or portion thereof thereafter that the fee is not paid in full; provided, however, that in no event shall the amount of any penalty imposed
hereunder exceed twenty five per cent of the unpaid fee due at the time of transfer. Whenever the Town determines that all or a portion of a fee due under this chapter was
unpaid due to fraud with intent to defeat or evade the fee imposed by this chapter, a penalty equal to the amount of said fee as determined by the Town shall be paid by the
seller in addition to said fee.
SECTION 7. (a) The Town shall notify the purchaser and the seller by registered or
certified mail of any failure to discharge in full the amount of the fee due under this Act and any penalty or interest assessed. The Town shall grant a hearing on the matter of
the imposition of said fee, or of any penalty or interest assessed, if a petition requesting
such hearing is received by the Town within thirty days after the mailing of said notice. The Town shall notify the purchaser and the seller in writing by registered or certified
mail of its determination concerning the deficiency, penalty or interest within fifteen days after said hearing. Any party aggrieved by a determination of the Town concerning a
deficiency, penalty or interest may, after payment of said deficiency, appeal to the
district or superior court within three months after the mailing of notification of the determination of the Town. Upon the failure to timely petition for a hearing, or appeal to
said courts, within the time limits hereby established, the purchaser and seller shall be bound by the terms of the notification, assessment or determination, as the case may
be, and shall be barred from contesting the fee, and any interest and penalty, as determined by the Town. All decisions of said courts shall be appealable. Every notice
to be given under this section by the Town shall be effective if mailed by certified or
registered mail to the purchaser or the seller at the address stated in a recorded or registered instrument by virtue of which the purchaser holds any interest in land, the
transfer of which gives rise to the fee which is the subject of such notice; and if no such address is stated or if such transfer is not evidenced by an instrument recorded or
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registered in the public records in Nantucket County, such notice shall be effective when so mailed to the purchaser or seller in care of any person appearing of record to have a
fee interest in such land, at the address of such person as set forth in an instrument recorded or registered in Nantucket County.
(b) All fees, penalties and interest required to be paid pursuant to this chapter shall
constitute a personal debt of the seller and may be recovered in an action of contract or
in any other appropriate action, suit or proceeding brought by the Town; said action, suit or proceeding shall be subject to the provisions of chapter two hundred and sixty of the
General Laws.
(c) If any seller liable to pay the fee established by this act neglects or refuses to pay the same, the amount, including any interest and penalty thereon, shall be a lien in favor of
the Town upon all property and rights to property, whether real or personal, belonging to
either such purchaser or such seller. Said lien shall arise at the time of transfer and shall continue until the liability for such amount is satisfied. Said lien shall in any event
terminate not later than six years following the time of transfer. Said lien shall not be valid as against any mortgagee, pledgee, purchaser or judgment creditor unless notice
thereof has been filed by the Town (i) with respect to real property or fixtures, in the
registry of deeds for Nantucket County, or (ii) with respect to personal property, in the office in which a security or financing statement or notice with respect to the property
would be filed in order to perfect a nonpossessory security interest belonging to the person named in the relevant notice, subject to the same limitations as set forth in
section fifty of chapter sixty two C of the General Laws.
(d) Sellers applying for an exemption under subsections (a) through (o) of section four
shall be required at the time of application for exemption to execute an agreement legally binding on sellers and separately legally binding upon any Legal Representative
of the sellers (1) assuming complete liability for any fee, plus interest and penalties if any, waived on account of an allowed exemption subsequently determined to have been
invalid, and (2) submitting to the jurisdiction of the trial court of the commonwealth sitting
in Nantucket County. Fees, plus interest and penalties if any, shall be calculated as of the date of the initial property transfer.
Execution of the above-described agreement shall not be required of any mortgagee, pledge, purchaser or judgment creditor unless notice of the agreement has been
recorded or filed by the Town.
In any case where there has been a refusal or neglect to pay any fee, interest or
penalties imposed by this act, whether or not levy has been made, the Town, in addition to other modes of relief, may direct a civil action to be filed in a district or superior court
of the commonwealth to enforce the lien of the Town under this section with respect to such liability or to subject any property of whatever nature, of the delinquent, or in which
he has any right, title or interest, to the payment of such liability.
The Town may issue a waiver or release of any lien imposed by this section. Such
waiver or release shall be conclusive evidence that the lien upon the property covered by the waiver or release is extinguished.
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SECTION 8. The fee described by Section 2 shall be of ten-year duration from the date
this legislation take effect. This fee may continue for five-year periods by a majority vote at Town Meeting reauthorizing the fee. The fee described by Section 2 may be 1)
decreased, or 2) eliminated by a two-thirds vote of Town Meeting. The threshold exemption described in Section 4 (m) may similarly be raised by an affirmative two-
thirds vote of Town Meeting. In the event that Town Meeting does not renew the fee at
the ten-year anniversary, or any subsequent five year anniversary, or Town Meeting votes to eliminate the fee, the balance of any fees previously collected shall be
transferred to the Town of Nantucket and held by the Treasurer in a separate account, and shall first be used to satisfy any outstanding liabilities or obligations incurred by the
Town of Nantucket or the Affordable Housing Trust as a result of imposition of the fee, and the remainder may be expended without further appropriation by the Board of
Selectmen for affordable housing purposes. In the event that the liabilities and
obligations of the Town of Nantucket or the Affordable Housing Trust exceed the amounts transferred to the Town, the fee shall remain in full force and effect until such
liabilities and obligations have been satisfied.
SECTION 9. The provisions of this act are severable, and if any provision hereof,
including without limitation any exemption from the fee imposed hereby, shall be held invalid in any circumstances such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions or
circumstances. This act shall be construed in all respects so as to meet all constitutional requirements. In carrying out the purposes and provisions of this act, all steps shall be
taken which are necessary to meet constitutional requirements whether or not such steps are required by statute.
SECTION 10. If the Town has determined that a fee is due by asserting the application of the evasion of fee doctrine described in Section 2, then the seller shall have the
burden of demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence as determined by the Town that the transfer, or series of transfers, possessed both: (i) a valid, good faith business
purpose other than avoidance of the fee set forth in Section 2 and (ii) economic
substance apart from the asserted fee avoidance benefit. In all such cases, the transferee shall also have the burden of demonstrating by clear and convincing
evidence as determined by the Town that the asserted non-fee-avoidance business purpose is commensurate with the amount of the fee pursuant to Section 2 to be
thereby avoided.
SECTION 11. This act shall take effect ninety (90) days following the date of passage.
ARTICLE 80
(Home Rule Petition: Amending Special Act Authorizing Affordable Housing Covenants) To see if the Town will vote to request its representatives in the General Court to
introduce special legislation seeking a special act in the form set forth below, amending
Chapter 301 of the Acts of 2002, and to authorize the General Court, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to make constructive changes in the text as may be
necessary or advisable in order to accomplish the intent of this legislation in order to secure passage; or to take any other action related thereto.
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AN ACT AMENDING THE ACT AUTHORIZING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
COVENANTS IN THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 2 of Chapter 301 of the Acts of 2002, “An Act Authorizing Affordable Housing Covenants in the Town of Nantucket,” is hereby repealed and the
following text is inserted in its place:
Section 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the town of Nantucket may adopt by-laws to designate the Nantucket
Housing Authority as the agency authorized to create, administer and enforce
Nantucket housing needs covenants. These covenants shall run with the land for a specified number of years or if no termination date is specified then in
perpetuity, and shall be executed by or on behalf of the owner of the land appropriate to (a) limiting the use of all or part of the land to occupancy by
persons or families of middle income in either rental or other housing, except for
a “qualified family member” as defined in Section 8B(2) of Chapter 139 (Zoning) of the Code of Nantucket who shall be exempt from the established income and
asset limits otherwise required in said covenants, (b) restricting the resale price of all or part of the property in order to ensure its affordability by future middle
income purchasers, or (c) in any way limiting or restricting the use or enjoyment of all or any portion of the land for the purpose of encouraging or ensuring the
creation or retention of rental and other housing for occupancy by middle income
persons and families.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
(Select Board) NOTE: The above home rule petition was approved as Article 89 of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting and Article 71 of the 2018 Annual Town Meeting. Home rule petitions
currently pending before the legislature, which were not acted upon by December 31, 2018, may expire unless renewed by a confirmatory town meeting vote.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the Town’s representatives to the General Court are hereby requested to introduce legislation as set forth below; and, that
the General Court, with the approval of the Select Board, make constructive changes in
the text hereof as may be necessary or advisable to accomplish the intent of the legislation in order to secure its passage, as follows:
AN ACT AMENDING THE ACT AUTHORIZING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
COVENANTS IN THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled,
and by the authority of the same, as follows:
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SECTION 1. Section 2 of Chapter 301 of the Acts of 2002, “An Act Authorizing Affordable Housing Covenants in the Town of Nantucket,” is hereby repealed and the
following text is inserted in its place:
Section 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the town of Nantucket may adopt by-laws to designate the Nantucket
Housing Authority as the agency authorized to create, administer and enforce
Nantucket housing needs covenants. These covenants shall run with the land for a specified number of years or if no termination date is specified then in
perpetuity, and shall be executed by or on behalf of the owner of the land appropriate to (a) limiting the use of all or part of the land to occupancy by
persons or families of middle income in either rental or other housing, except for a “qualified family member” as defined in Section 8B(2) of Chapter 139 (Zoning)
of the Code of Nantucket who shall be exempt from the established income and
asset limits otherwise required in said covenants, (b) restricting the resale price of all or part of the property in order to ensure its affordability by future middle
income purchasers, or (c) in any way limiting or restricting the use or enjoyment of all or any portion of the land for the purpose of encouraging or ensuring the
creation or retention of rental and other housing for occupancy by middle income
persons and families.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
ARTICLE 81 (Conveyance of Easement on Waitt Drive)
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to convey a perpetual
non-exclusive easement to Nantucket Electric Company/National Grid for such purposes to access, install, construct, repair, replace, add to, maintain and operate for
the transmission of high and low voltage electric current and for the transmission of intelligence an underground electric distribution system in, through, under, over, across
and upon a portion of certain Town-owned land located at Lots 77, 78, 82, 83, 87, 88,
89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 91, 95 and Road Lot 80 a/k/a Waitt Drive shown on a plan of land recorded with Nantucket County Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 2016-58, and as
referenced in Order of Land Court of Withdrawal from Registration recorded with said Deeds in Book 1348, Page 248, said easement area being shown on a plan filed with
the Office of the Town Clerk; or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the Select Board is authorized to convey a perpetual non-exclusive easement to Nantucket Electric Company/National Grid for
such purposes to access, install, construct, repair, replace, add to, maintain and operate for the transmission of high and low voltage electric current and for the transmission of
intelligence an underground electric distribution system in, through, under, over, across
and upon a portion of certain Town-owned land located at Lots 77, 78, 82, 83, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 91, 95 and Road Lot 80 a/k/a Waitt Drive shown on a plan of land
recorded with Nantucket County Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 2016-58, and as referenced in Order of Land Court of Withdrawal from Registration recorded with said
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Deeds in Book 1348, Page 248, said easement area being shown on a plan filed with the Office of the Town Clerk.
ARTICLE 82
(Real Estate Acquisition and Conveyance: Naushop Sewer Lines and Easements To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to acquire by purchase,
gift or eminent domain for sewer purposes the sewer lines, piping and other equipment
and appurtenances related thereto located in the private rights-of-way of the Naushop Subdivision, which include Goldfinch Drive, Bluebird Lane, Kildeer Lane, Kittiwake Lane,
Dovekie Court, Falcon Court, Sparrow Drive and Curlew Court shown on Land Court Plan No. 16514-18; and further to acquire for sewer purposes and for purposes of
conveyance the sewer easements in the private rights-of-way in the Naushop Subdivision as described above for purposes to construct, lay, install, dig-up, operate, maintain, inspect, repair, replace, alter, relocate, extend or remove one or more of the
sewer lines, or pipes or the appurtenances related thereto; and further to convey any of the sewer easements for purposes of connection to the sewer lines located within the
private ways of the Naushop Subdivision as shown on Land Court Plan No. 16514-18;
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the Select Board is authorized to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain for sewer purposes the sewer lines, piping and
other equipment and appurtenances related thereto located in the private rights-of-way of the Naushop Subdivision, which include Goldfinch Drive, Bluebird Lane, Kildeer
Lane, Kittiwake Lane, Dovekie Court, Falcon Court, Sparrow Drive and Curlew Court
shown on Land Court Plan No. 16514-18; and further to acquire for sewer purposes and for purposes of conveyance the sewer easements in the private rights-of-way in the
Naushop Subdivision as described above for purposes to construct, lay, install, dig-up, operate, maintain, inspect, repair, replace, alter, relocate, extend or remove one or more
of the sewer lines, or pipes or the appurtenances related thereto; and further to convey
any of the sewer easements for purposes of connection to the sewer lines located within the private ways of the Naushop Subdivision as shown on Land Court Plan No. 16514-
18.
ARTICLE 83
(Bylaw Amendment: Board of Selectmen: Authorization for Lease or License) To see if the Town will vote to: authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into
any lease(s) or license(s) pursuant to Chapter 67-1.E of the Code of the Town of Nantucket, under such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen deem
appropriate, which may include the reservation of rights and restrictions, in the land known as the Sconset Bluff, laying eastward of Baxter Road shown upon the Assessor’s
Map as Map 48, Parcels 6 and 8, and Map 49 as Parcel 9, or to take any other action
related thereto. It in the intent of Town Meeting that any such license or lease will require the maintenance of a walkable beach, will provide for the recording of public
access easements, and will require the issuance of permits under the Wetlands Protection Act and the Nantucket Wetlands Bylaw.
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(Steven Cohen, et al) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that the Select Board is hereby authorized to
enter into any lease(s) or license(s) pursuant to Chapter 67 (Coastal Properties Owned by Town, Management of), section 1E (Coastal land, leasing or licensing) of the Code of
the Town of Nantucket, under such terms and conditions as the Select Board may deem appropriate, which may include the reservation of rights and restrictions, in the land
known as the Sconset Bluff, laying eastward of Baxter Road shown upon the Assessor’s
Map as Map 48, Parcels 6 and 8, and Map 49 as Parcel 9, or to take any other action related thereto. It is the intent of Town Meeting that any such license or lease will
require the maintenance of a walkable beach, will provide for the recording of public access easements, and will require the issuance of permits under the Wetlands
Protection Act and the Nantucket Wetlands Bylaw.
ARTICLE 84
(Real Estate Acquisition: Washington Avenue) To see if the Town will vote to: authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by
purchase, gift or eminent domain, for general municipal purposes and for the purpose of conveyance of the fee or lesser interests, together with any public or private rights of
passage, in the portion of Washington Avenue lying between the easterly line of H
Street and the Westerly line of I Street, running along the southerly sideline of the land known and numbered as 5 H Street and 23 and 25 Tennessee Avenue, shown on
Assessor Map 60.1.2 as Parcels 54, 57, and 60, approximately 380+/- feet in length, or to take any other action related thereto.
(Steven Cohen, et al)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that no action be taken on the Article.
ARTICLE 85
(Real Estate Conveyance: Washington Avenue) To see if the Town will vote to: authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, convey
or otherwise dispose of the fee or lesser interests of all or an portion of the subject land
pursuant to M.G.L., c. 30B and guidelines established under the “Nantucket Yard Sales” program on file at the Board of Selectmen’s office, any such disposition to be such terms
and conditions as the Board of Selectmen deem appropriate, which may include the reservation of easements and restrictions, in the portion of Washington Avenue lying
between the easterly line of H Street and the Westerly line of I Street, running along the
southerly sideline of the land known and numbered as 5 H Street and 23 and 25 Tennessee Avenue, shown on Assessor Map 60.1.2 as Parcels 54, 57, and 60,
approximately 380+/- feet in length, or to take any other action related thereto.
(Steven Cohen, et al) FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that no action be taken on the Article.
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ARTICLE 86 (Appropriation: Stabilization Fund)
To see what sums the Town will vote to appropriate, and also to raise, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or transfer from available funds, for the purposes of
the Stabilization Fund in accordance with Chapter 40 section 5B of the Massachusetts General Laws, from which appropriations may be made by a two-thirds vote of an
Annual or Special Town Meeting for any purpose for which a municipality may borrow
money or for any other lawful purpose; said sum not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the Fiscal Year 2019 tax levy.
Or to take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved to take no action on the Article.
ARTICLE 87
(Appropriation: Free Cash) To see what sum the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash in the treasury to
meet the appropriations for the current and/or ensuing Fiscal Year and to authorize the
Assessors to use in the fixing the tax rate, pass any vote, or take any other action related thereto.
(Select Board)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved to take no action on the Article.
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Planning Board Report
PLANNING BOARD REPORT
Chapter 40A, section 5 of the Massachusetts General Laws authorizes the Planning
Board (hereafter the Board) to issue an advisory report to Town Meeting. Although motions for Articles 38 through 63 are printed in the Warrant, this report provides
additional information to help voters understand the basis for each motion. In an effort to
provide better information about the planning process, the Board has added a report and glossary to the Warrant since 2011. The Board is guided by the approved Master
Plan, unanimously accepted by Town Meeting in April of 20091. Overall, the Board’s motions are consistent with the goals and policies of the Master Plan, they advance and
implement the goals, and they represent a balanced approach to guiding the community’s future physical development.
In advance of the deadline for citizen petitions for this Warrant, the Board adopted an informational document intended to provide guidance for citizens to consider prior to a
request for a Zoning Map change. The document included: criteria that would be applied by the Board during the public hearing process, questions that the Board would
need answered during its deliberations, and expectations about attendance of the article
proponent at the public hearings. We hope that this guidance provides more clarity about the process and how the Board reaches a recommendation.
Articles 38 through 46 (sponsored by the Board) and 50 through 52 (submitted by citizen
petition) are Zoning Map changes. Articles 47 through 49 (sponsored by the Board) and 53 through 63 (submitted by citizen petition) are Zoning Bylaw (hereafter Bylaw)
changes.
The proposed map changes that were recommended by the Board match the existing
character of the area with the designated zoning districts or address specific issues in their respective areas, including minor increases in density where appropriate. The
Board considered compliance with the Master Plan, including, but not limited to, such policies as:
Advancing Master Plan actions identified in the “Zoning District Implementation Schedule”2
Matching zoning districts with the character of the surrounding area3
Phasing out certain zoning districts4
Removing commercial zoning from exclusively residential areas5
Encouraging small neighborhood centers with mixed-use development6
Addressing issues in 4 of 18 identified Planning Areas7
1 Warrant Article 26 of the 2009 Annual Town Meeting
2 2009 Nantucket Master Plan, Figure 39, page 90 (Articles 38 through 46) 3 2009 Nantucket Master Plan, Goal 2.1, Policy 2.1.3, page 90-91 (Articles 38 through 46, 51 and 52) 4 2009 Nantucket Master Plan, Goal 2.1, Policy 2.1.1a, page 90 (Articles 38 through 46) 5 2009 Nantucket Master Plan, Goal 2.2 Policy 2.2.1 page 91 (Articles 41, 43 and 46)
6 2009 Nantucket Master Plan, Goal 2.2 Policy 2.2.2, page 91 (Articles 38, 39, 40, 42, 44 and 45)
7 2009 Nantucket Master Plan, Figure 17, page 48 (Articles 38 through 46)
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All Board sponsored map changes in Articles 38 through 46 implement the phase-out of the RC and RC-2 zoning districts and are directly related to multiple Master Plan
objectives. Article 51, a citizen petition, extends the commercial CN district to a property that aligns with other commercial properties at a logical transition point. Article 52, also a
citizen petition, rezones two isolated lots from LUG-2 to R-40, consistent with all the surrounding properties. Approval of these two articles may result in the creation of three
new buildable lots at a density and character that is consistent with the surrounding
area.
Article 50, also a citizen petition map change, received a recommendation to “take no action” from the Board due to concerns about density, access, and lack of consistency
with the surrounding area. The same property was the subject of Article 53 from last year which was also not adopted. The Board suggested that an area planning process,
as has been completed in numerous areas around the island, be conducted prior to any
future rezoning proposals.
Bylaw amendments proposed by the Board in Articles 47 through 49 received positive recommendations. Article 47 reduces the ground cover ratio in the ROH district from
50% to 40%. Research completed by the Planning staff confirmed that the existing
ground cover of most of the 1,300+ properties in the ROH district is well under 40%, and that very few properties will become pre-existing nonconforming. Article 48 compliments
prior articles approved by Town Meeting (2016 ATM Article 55 and 2017 ATM Article 90) to allow an intra-family property transfer. One of the prior articles requires passage by
the legislature, which has not yet occurred, and this alternative would only require approval by the Attorney General - a more predictable process. Article 49 is primarily
intended to modernize and address technical issues contained in sections of the Zoning
Bylaw.
Bylaw amendments proposed by citizens in Articles 53 through 63 received varying recommendations, all of which are printed in the Warrant, and some of which contain
additional comments after the motion. Several of the proposed articles merit additional
comments to explain the Planning Board motion.
Article 53 generated a significant amount of public comment, and the Planning Board determined that additional public outreach – similar to what was completed prior to the
prohibition of residential swimming pools in the ROH/SOH district – is warranted prior to
Town Meeting consideration. Articles 54 and 55, both of which addressed adult use marijuana establishments, were considered to be premature by the Board since the
Bylaw language proposed to be modified was just recently approved at the 2018 STM and the impacts of that Bylaw have yet to be demonstrated. Article 58 also generated
substantial public comment at the public hearing, much of which was focused around the impact that Nantucket weddings have on various sectors of the Nantucket economy.
The Board determined that while limiting weddings in residential zoning districts may be
an issue worthy of consideration, the approach of this article was not the most appropriate way to address it.
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Article 61 received a position recommendation from the Board. It is important to note that the proposed change will not increase the number of building lots that would
otherwise be allowed. It simply allows for more flexible design options in an effort to reduce infrastructure and to allow for lot layout options that are more in keeping with the
surrounding area. It also allows the Board to impose appropriate conditions through the issuance of a special permit.
The Board recognizes the hard work of its staff, the active participation by citizens, and appreciates the thoughtful review of these articles by Town Meeting voters. If you have
questions or concerns about the zoning articles, we encourage you to seek answers in advance of Town Meeting from individual Board members or contact PLUS staff at 508-
325-7587.
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Zoning Article Glossary
ZONING ARTICLE GLOSSARY
The Planning Board has provided this glossary to serve as a summarized reference for
selected terms in Articles 38 through 63. The entire Zoning Bylaw (Chapter 139 of the Code of the Town of Nantucket) and maps (under Town Meetings and Elections) can be
further researched at www.nantucket-ma.gov.
The intensity regulations for zoning districts identified in the Zoning Map changes are
referenced below.
Yard Setback
District Defined in § 139-3
Minimum Lot Size (square feet)
Front (feet) Side/Rear (feet)** Frontage (feet)*
Ground Cover Ratio
VN 10,000 10 10 50 30%
VTEC 40,000 30 20 100 25%
LUG-1 40,000 35 10 100 7%
LUG-2 80,000 35 15 150 4%
LUG-3 120,000 35 20 200 3%
CMI 5,000 0 0 50 50%
RC 5,000 None 5 40 50%
RC-2 5,000 10 5 40 50%
CN 7,500 10 Side: 5 Rear: 10 50 40%
CTEC 10,000 10 Side: 5 Rear: 10 50 40%
ROH/SOH 5,000 None 5 50 50%
R-1 5,000 10 5 50 30%
R-5 5,000 10
Side: 10 minimum on one side; 5
thereafter Rear: 5
50 40%
R-10 10,000 20 10 75 25%
R-20 20,000 30 10 75 12.5%
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Zoning Article Glossary
Area Plan - the Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission (NP&EDC) has developed a participatory process to foster and facilitate the
implementation of the land use and other relevant sections of the 2009 Master Plan. The areas are designated, mapped, and volunteer advisory members are appointed. The
topics that each group evaluates are the nine elements of an MGL Chapter 41 section 81D master plan. A final plan is accepted by the NP&EDC. Final plans have been
completed for Brant Point, Madaket, Mid Island, Naushop Crossing, Siasconset,
Surfside and Tom Nevers. (Source: Goal 2.2, Policy 2.2.1, Nantucket Master Plan)
Country Overlay District (COD) – a zoning overlay district encompassing those areas not included in the Town Overlay District. The purpose of the COD is to preserve areas
characterized by traditional and historic rural land use patterns and to discourage the spread of dispersed development patterns that promote automobile dependency. (Source: Chapter 139 of the Code of the Town of Nantucket, section 12F)
Exclusionary Zoning – zoning that has the effect of keeping out of a community or
neighborhood certain groups, or additional population. Techniques such as large-lot zoning, which increase housing costs, have been challenged for their exclusionary
effects. (Source: A Planner’s Dictionary (2004). Published by the American Planning
Association)
Ground Cover – the horizontal area of a lot covered at grade by structures, together with those portions of any overhangs which contain enclosed interior space; excluding, for
instance, tents, retaining walls, substantially below grade finished or unfinished space, decks, unenclosed porches, unenclosed roofed overhangs and connectors, entryway
hoods and projections, gazebos, pergolas, play structures, platforms and steps, docks,
game playing courts at grade, exterior in-ground residential swimming pools, exterior in-ground or above grade hot tub/spas, chimneys, bulkheads, bay and bow windows,
window wells, unenclosed breezeways, air conditioning units, unroofed walled enclosures, exterior showers, fuel tanks, roof eaves, trash bins, and not more than one
accessory detached shed, provided that the shed shall not exceed 16 feet in height, that
only a slab, pier, or crawl space foundation shall be constructed, and that the ground cover shall not to exceed 200 square feet. (Source: Chapter 139 of the Code of the
Town of Nantucket, section 2)
Overlay District – establishes alternative zoning requirements to address area specific
needs, to promote specific development projects, or to meet specific community goals. (Source: American Planning Association
https://www.planning.org/divisions/planningandlaw/propertytopics.htm#Overlay)
Special Permit – requires a super-majority (4 out of 5 members in favor) vote of the special permit granting authority. Special permits may impose conditions, safeguards,
and limitations intended to ensure that the use or structure is in harmony with the
general purpose and intent of the Zoning Bylaw. (Source: Chapter 139 of the Code of the Town of Nantucket, section 30)
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Zoning Article Glossary
Spot Zoning – the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court found that spot zoning occurs where one lot or a small area has been singled out for treatment less onerous than that
imposed upon nearby, indistinguishable properties. The Court of Appeals has found that spot zoning arises “where a zoning change is designed solely for the economic benefit
of the owner of the property receiving special treatment and is not in accordance with a well considered plan for the public welfare.” (Source: Massachusetts Municipal
Association)
“In assessing spot zoning challenges, it is quite proper to consider the effect of the
zoning change on the municipality as a whole. The court now favors a balancing test to assess a spot zoning challenge. This is especially important where the growth of the
municipality has been addressed by a plan.” Challenges alleging spot zoning have a heavy burden of proof, as great weight is given to validity arising from the Town Meeting process. The total area being rezoned is only important where it is not an extension of a
district by the inclusion of border lots. Generally, newly established zoning areas greater than two acres are not considered to be a spot zone. (Source: Bobrowski, Mark
“Handbook of Massachusetts Land Use and Planning Law” pages 91through 95)
Town Overlay District (TOD) – a zoning overlay district encompassing those areas not
included in the Country Overlay District. The purpose of the TOD is to encourage development within an area where infrastructure already exists or can be extended
without undue expense, to create opportunities to produce affordable housing for year-round residents through in-fill development and to create development patterns that are
conducive to service by alternatives to the automobile, such as transit, bicycle, and pedestrian systems. (Source: Chapter 139 of the Code of the Town of Nantucket,
section 12E)
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Zoning Districts by Land Area
ZONING DISTRICTS BY LAND AREA
(Updated through March 2019)
In 2005, when the Planning Board first began the research necessary to draft the Master Plan, 8.65% of the island was in a high density (minimum lots size of 5,000 square feet
or less) zoning district and 81.75% was in a low density (minimum lot sizes of 40,000
square feet or more) zoning district. Today, 3.65% of the island is in a high density zoning district and 86.92% is in a low density zoning district. The amount of land within a
moderate density district has remained stable. The chart below demonstrates how the land area of the island contained within each zoning district has changed over time.
2005 2019
Zone Acres
Percentage Acres
Percentage
of Total Land Area of Total Land Area
AH 1.18 0.00 0.00 0.00
OIH 4.71 0.01 4.77 0.02
ALC 21.01 0.06 21.01 0.06
VN 0.00 0.00 20.65 0.07
VTEC 0.00 0.00 27.65 0.09
LC 37.93 0.11 0.00 0.00
CDT 23.48 0.07 37.68 0.13
SR-1 48.90 0.15 33.92 0.11
CTEC 0.00 0.00 47.53 0.16
SOH 34.83 0.11 42.10 0.14
SR-10 13.91 0.04 45.12 0.15
CMI 0.00 0.00 51.50 0.17
RC 330.39 1.00 30.80 0.10
R-5 0.00 0.00 148.86 0.49
CN 0.00 0.00 178.58 0.59
RC-2 1380.67 4.00 138.18 0.46
ROH 209.38 0.60 229.66 0.76
VR 0.00 0.00 288.12 0.96
SR-20 445.86 1.40 276.63 0.91
R-1 641.01 1.90 351.57 1.17
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Zoning Districts by Land Area
R-40 0.00 0.00 431.40 1.43
R-10/10L 346.22 1.05 423.84 1.41
CI 0.00 0.00 455.27 1.51
LUG-1 989.92 3.00 1011.46 3.36
R-20 2505.03 7.60 1114.23 3.70
MMD 618.59 1.90 1790.03 5.95
LUG-2 7481.84 22.60 2273.40 7.55
LUG-3 17986.23 54.30 20637.34 68.54
TOTAL 33121.09 99.90 30111.30 99.99