HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-12-30BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 30 December 1992 at 4:30 PM, The Meeting took place in the
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town and County Building, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of
the Board present were: Arthur Desr°Cher, Nancy Sevrens, Carl Borchert and Timothy Madden.
Chairman Holmes was absent. Vice-Chairman Borchert called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.
Approval of Minutes of November 23, 1992 at 4;00 PM; December 2, 1992 at 7:30 PM. Mr.
Desrocher moved approval; seconded by Mr. Madden. So voted.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Ending December 19, 1992 and December 26, 1992. Mr.
Desrocher moved approval; seconded by Mr. Madden. So voted.
Approval of Treasury Warrant for December 16, i992; December 23, 1992 and December 30,
1992. Mr. Desrocher moved approval; seconded by Mr, Madden. So voted.
Renewal of Entertainment License for Summer House and Summer House Pool. Vice-Chairman
Borchert noted that this matter was tabled from the meeting of December 16, 1992. Mr.
Desrocher moved to approve the renewal as recommended; seconded by Mr. Madden. Vice-
Chairman Borchert amended the motion so as to stipulate on the renewal licenses that amplified
music shall not exceed the maximum decibel level allowed by the 1992 Town of Nantucket Noise
Bylaw. So voted as amended.
Finance Department: Collector/Treasurer. Vice-Chairman Borchert read a memorandum from
Finance Director Walter Lindberg recommending the appointment of Stephen Maloney as
Collector/Treasurer, effective January 25, 1993, per the terms and conditions that have been
mutually agreed upon. Mr. Desrocher moved approval as recommended; seconded by Mr.
Madden. So voted.
Park & Recreation Commission APpointments. Vice-Chairman Borchert noted that Park &
Recreation Commissioners Jay Fox and Jack Gardner's terms expire on December 30, 1992, and
they have both expressed interest in being reappointed to additional three-year terms. Vice-
Chairman Borchert further noted that no other applications have been received~ Mr. Desrocher
moved to approve Jay Fox and Charles "Jack" Gardner to three-year terms as Park & Recreation
Commissioners; seconded by Mr. Madden. So voted.
Marine Department; Appointment of Deputy Shellfish Wardens. Vice-Chairman Borchert noted
that Marine Superintendent Fronzuto has recommended the appointment of Martin Ceely and
Michael Davis as Deputy Shellfish Wardens. Mr. Desrocher moved approval as recommended;
seconded by Mr. Madden. So voted.
Nantucket Inn: Request for Expansion of Hours for Entertainment License. Mr. Desrocher
moved to approve the expansion of hours of entertainment from 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM to 11:00
AM - 12:00 AM; seconded by Mr. Madden. So voted.
Chicken Box, Muse and The Nantucketeers: Rea_uest for Extension of Hours.on January. 1. 1993.
Vice-Chairman Borchert noted that the Chicken Box and the Muse are requesting to extend their
clsoing hours until 2:00 AM on January 1, 1993. Mr. Desrocher noted that the Nantucketeer
Restaurant, formerly known as Sam's, will not be serving alcohol, and is requesting to eXtend
its closing hour on New Year's Eve to 4:00 AM in order to provide a food service to post party
revelers. Mr. Desrocher moved to approve the extension of hours for the Chicken BOx and the
Muse until 2:00 AM on New Year's Eve stipulating that both establishments incorporate the
Designated Driver Program into the evening activities, and to approve an extended closing hour
of 4:00 AM to the Nantucketeers for the purpose of serving food; seconded by Mr. Madden. So
voted.
Marine Department; Request for Approval of Saturday Scalloping, Marine Department
Superintendent Fronzuto requested the approval of Saturday scalloping from Saturday, January
2, until the end of the scallop season, March 31, 1993. Mr. Desrocher moved approval as
recommended; seconded by Mr. Madden. Some discussion followed regarding the extra costs
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and overtime involved in extending the week to include saturday scalloping. So voted.
Fire Det~artment: Re~_uest for Unpaid Leave of Absence for Employee. Fire Chief Watts
explained that firefighter Erie Mailloux is requesting an unpaid leave of absence from February
18, 1993 through May 21, 1993 to return to school. Chief Watts noted that Mr, Mailloux has
been employed by the Fire Department for over a year. Mr. Desrocher moved to approve the
request for unpaid leave for the time period specified; seconded by Mr. Madden; So voted.
Discussion Regarding an Abutters' Way in Sconset. Vice-Chairman Borchert explained that the
Board is being requested, as County Commissioners, to accept Sheffield Way in SconSet, an
abutters' way, as a public way. Vice-Chairman Borchert further explained that the Right-of-Way
Committee recommended the Board of Selectmen send a letter to Max O. Johnson, the properly
owner who erected a fence which allegedly obstructs the abutters' way, and ask that he remove
the fence. Siasconset resident Sheila Todd expressed her opinion that it was vital for the general
public to retain access through all public and abutters ways in the village and some discussion
followed regarding the ownership of the numerous ways in Siasconset. It Was suggested that the
Town and County Right of Way Committee further investigate this matter. Attorney Rhoda
Weinman, attorney for Mr. Johnson, stated that Mr. Johnson has agreed to remove the fence by
January 31, 1993. Mr. Desrocher, moved to table action on the matter of accepting Sheffield
Way as a Public Way, until the first week of February in light of Attorney Weinman's
announcement that the fence will be removed; seconded by Mr. Madden. So voted.
Chairman Holmes arrived at 4:50 PM and took over as Chair.
.Finance Department: Property Tax Assessments for Concessions under JUrisdiction of Park &
Recreation Commission. Chairman Holmes explained.that the Park & Recreation concessions at
Surfside, Jetties and Children's Beach have been assessed property tax by the Assessor. Chairman
Holmes further noted that a memorandum, received from Town Counsel, indicates that it is not
a good policy for the town to, in effect, change the financial terms of a lease until such lease
lapses, and consequently, the town should assume responsibility for payment of the bills until
the leases lapse. Park & Recreation Director Anne Connors asked the Board to make a
determination as to who should pay the concession tax bills and some discussion followed
regarding this issue. Mr. Desrocher moved to accept the obligation for payment of Park &
Recreation concession property taxes, and to meet with the Finance Committee to work out the
mechanics of payment at a later date; seconded by Mrs./Sevrens. So voted. Mr. Madden
abstained.
D.P.W.: Out-of-State Travel. Superintendent of Public Works Willett explained that he was
requesting approval for a representative of the DPW to travel to Baltimore Maryland March 9 -
11, 1993 to' attend the National Conference on ReClaiming l_atndfills. Mrs. Sevrens moved to
'approve the request at an estimated 'cost of $1,200.00, to be approPriated from Article 55 of the
1991 Annual Town Meeting; seconded by Mr. Borchert. So voted.
Marine Departmeng: Requ~t for Execution of Temporary_ Employment Agreement for Shellfish
Propagation Intern. Chairman Holmes noted that Marine Superintendent Fronzuto was requesting
approval of a temporary employment contract for Ms. Tracy Cufley to perform marine biolog*y
services. Mr. Desrocher moved to apprOve the contract and authorize the Chair to execute it on
behalf of the Board as recommended; seconded by Mrs. SeVrens. So voted.
Police Department: Bid Awards, Various. Chairman Holmes read. a memorandum fr°m..~
Police Department recommending the following bid awards: Police Authoriz,..ed
successful bidder being the highest bidder): Mrs. Sevrens moved to approve the bidto N~tuCket
Auto Body, Inc. @ $11,500.00 as recommended; seconded by Mr. Borchert. The other.bidder
was J&M Towing for $12,555.00 which was deemed a non-responsive, bid. Mr. Mich~&l
Cranston, principal of J&M Towing expressed his displeasure regarding the towing bid award.
Mr. Cranston stated that he felt he should be awarded the bid for Police Authorized Tows, as
the high
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bidder, as long as he complies with the bid specifications before the contract is executed.
Chairman Holmes stated that a memorandum has been received from Town Counsel relative to
this issue which stipulated that onCe a bid is received it must be acCepted as submitted. So voted.
Mr. Madden and Chairman Holmes were opposed. Mr Borchert mOVed to approve the bid for
Towing & Disposal of Abandoned MotOr Vehicles to Nantucket Auto Body, Inc. as the lowest
responsive bidder @ $140/vehicle; seconded by Mrs. Sevrens. So voted. The other bidder was
J&M Towing @ $175/vehicle. Mr. Desrocher moved to award the bid for Vehicle Repairs,
Major & Warranty Work to Don Allen Auto ServiCe, the only bidder; for an hourly labor charge
of $42/hr as recommended; seconded by Mr. Madden. So voted. Mr.. Borchert moved to approve
the bid for Vehicle Servicing to Don Allen Auto ServiCe, as the lowest responsive bidder, for
$25 charge/vehicle; hourly flat rate labor charge of $42/hr for minor repairs as recommended;
seconded by Mrs. Sevrens. So voted. The other bidders were: Rainbow Motors @
$28charge/vehicle; hourly flat rate labor charges of $38.50 and Nantucket Automotive @ $30
charge/vehicle; hourly flat rate labor charge $40/hr. Mr. Desrocher mOVed to approve the bid
for Police Uniforms & Equipment to Neptune, Inc. as the overall lowest bidder for $1,350.25
as recommended; seconded by Mr. Borchert. So voted. The other bidder was M&W PoliCe and
Fire Equipment @ $1,481.60.
Finance Department; Request for Renewal of Centrex Service Agreement for Maintenance of
Telephone System, FinanCe Director Lindberg explained he was recommending that the Centrex
telephone serviCe agreement with New England Telephone and U.S. TeleCenters be renewed for
an 84 month (7 year) period. Mr. Desrocher moved approval as recommended and to authorize
the Chair to execute the contract on behalf of the Board; seconded by Mr. Borchert. So voted.
D.P.W.: Request for Execution of Contract for Open Marsh Management Project. Mr.
Desrocher moved to approve the contract for Open Marsh Management with R.A. McClure, Inc.
and authorize the Chair to eXecute it on behalf of the Board, with the term to be from the date
of execution to June 30, 1994, and contingent upon insurance Certificates being extended to the
appropriate date if they happen to expire prior to June 30, 1994 as recommended; seconded by
Mr. Madden. So voted.
D.P.W.: Request fbr Execution of Documents for Final State Payment of Infiltration/Inflow
Project. Mr. Desrocher moved to approve as recommended and authorize the Chair to execute
it on behalf of the Board as recommended; seconded by Mr. Borchert. So voted.
Land Bank: Rea_uest for Execution of Property_ Management Agreement Renewal for Muskeget
~ Mr. Desrocher moved to renew the Property Management Agreement for Muskeget Island
between the Town and the Nantucket Islands I_and Bank, with the existing terms and conditions
as recommended; seCOnded by Mr. Borchert. Land Bank Director Dawn Darby outlined the
terms of the agreement and some discussion followed regarding physical changes to Muskeget
Island as a result of erosion. Mr. Desrocher moved approval as recommended; seconded by Mr.
Borchcrt. So voted.
Reaffirmation of Appointments. Chairman Holmes noted that due to a technical defect in posting
the December 17, 1992 appointments meeting, it was necessary to reaffirm the votes cast at that
meeting for the following appointments: Zoning Board of Appeals, Alternate Member; Capital
Program Committee; Regional Advisory Council of the Cape & Islands P~ershiP to ReduCe
Abuse and Acting Director of Emergency Preparedness. Mr. Desrocher moved to approve said
appointments as recommended and as noted in the December 17, 1992 minutes; secon~ I~
Borchert. So voted.
Contract Execution; Mi~ss~chusetts Small Cities Grant Agreement Between C0mmonweallh~of
Massachusetts and Board of $~Iectmen. Executive Secretary Suzanne Kennedy expl, m. ned the
components of the agreement and recommended the Board approve the standard state agreement
with the Executive Offices of Communities and Development for grant funding in connection
with the Massachusetts Small Cities Program in the amount of $713,000.00, and authorize the
Chair to execute the contract on behalf of the Board. Mr. Desrocher moved approval as
recommended; seconded by Mrs. Sevrens. So voted.
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PUSL C COMMENT
FinanCe DirectOr Walter Lindberg intr°dUced Mr. James Mal0neY, representative of US
TeleCenterS,' and expressed appreciation that Mr. Maloney traveled to theisland~ to attend the
meeting.
Selectman Desrocher expressed his appreciation to Senator ~William "Biff'! McLean, ~vho is
re~-'ing from the Massachusetts State Senate on December 31, 1992, for his, many yearS~of
serviCe to the Commonwealth and NantUcket, Mrs, Sevrens moved to send Senator Mc~'a
letter thanking him' for, his years of service and his responsiveness to the needs of Nantucket;
seconded by Mr. Borchert. So voted. .' -
Chairman Holmes noted that there were three matters scheduled to be heard in eXecutive session
and raised the issue whether it was apPropriate to enter int° an executive Session ~on the
of the termination of Finance Director Walter Lindberg's employment contract. Some discussion
followed~ and Mr. BOrchert stated Mr. Lindberg had requested that this niatter be settled in
executive session. It was noted that, in the event of a disciplinary Proceeding, a forty-eight hOur
. written notification of such action must be given. Mr. Lindberg stated that he waived his right
of said notification.
There being no further business before the Board, at 6:35 .PM each member was polled and it
was voted to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of litigation and contract negotiations;
and to' subsequently reconvene in Open Session. Chairman Holmes and Mr. Desrocher were
opposed.,
Libby Ranney Gibson
Ass't Executive Secretary
Approved the/~ay of Febmary, 1993.
BOARD OF SELEC.'FMEN
ContinUation of the minutes0fthe'M~ting'of 30 December 1992 at 4:30 PM. The'Meeting was-
reconvened from an ExecUtive SessiOn at 7:00 pM.
Ratification'Of General Release AgreemenB'and MUtual Terminati°n'f°r.Finance' Direct°r as
Voted by Board of selectmen on December.. 30, 1992~ Mr...Borchert moVe, d:ratification';.°f:
General Release Agreements and MUtual Termination'Agreement for: Fina/i~ DirectOr:W~t6r'
Lindberg, as voted by the Board of Selectmen at its 'meeting of DeCember 30, !992; seconded
by Mrs. Sevrens. So voted. Chairman Holmes and Mr. Desrocher were oppOsed. Mr.' DesrOCher
mOved to aPpOint Tax Collector Dorothy Williams as acting Collector\Treasurer; seconded by'
Mr. Madden. So voted.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting Was Unanimously adjourned at
7:10 PM.
Submitted for review the 5th day of, FebrUary, 1993.
Libby Ranney Gibson
Ass't Executive Secretary
Approved the 10th day of FebrUary, 1993.
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