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Town Government Study Committee
Minutes of the meeting of August 12, 2019. The meeting took place in the PSF, 4 Fairgrounds
Road, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the committee present were: John Brescher, Campbell
Sutton, Kristie Ferrantella, Curtis Barnes, Rick Atherton, and Tucker Holland. Linda William arrived
at 1:31pm.
1) Chair John Brescher called the meeting to order at 1:00pm with a quorum.
2) Agenda: Campbell moved approval of the agenda, seconded by Curtis. All voted in favor
3) Public Comment: None.
4) Approval of April 8, 2019; May 16; July 7; July 26; July 31 minutes. Rick and Kristie made
edits to the minutes. Kristie noted April 8 minutes that were distributed were actual May 16th. Kristie
will make edits and John will put online as DRAFT. Curtis moved to make edits and put online as
draft, Tucker approved. All in favor.
5) Review of July 31, 2019 public meeting. John was thrilled that even though there was low
turnout, we received great feedback. It was good to hear from Dan Drake about the airport budget
issues. John would like to invite them to come to a future meeting. Campbell noted Dan spoke as a
citizen and not as part of the airport. Kristie thinks the article in the I&M will drive more attendance
at our next public meeting. John asked if we should invite Wannacome to a future meeting. Rick
commented that Airport budget issues are more unique and wouldn’t mean having to invite
Wannacomet. Tucker explained to those not in attendance how the last public forum went with our
voting feedback boards. Curtis asked if we should be doing any other promotional materials. John
stated that Linda is getting in touch with the neighborhood groups. Linda reminded us that Town
Council still has not reviewed our Charter for technical changes. Tucker asked that John follow up
with Lauren Goldberg. Campbell suggested we be sure we do not deliberate or spend too much
time on each public comment since it’s not previously posted. We should be listening and taking in
their concerns. Campbell also said we should talk more about each form of government and what
we’ve reviewed so far over the past 2 years. We should go more in depth on the flyers we are
handing out. We should explain how citizens can be heard in each form of government.
6) Other Business. None
7) Linda made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Kristie, all voted in favor. The
meeting was adjourned at 1:48pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kristie Ferrantella, Recording Secretary