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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 12 April 2006 at 7:00 PM. The meeting took place in the Court Room,
Town and County Building, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were Douglas
Bennett, Brian Chadwick, Michael Glowacki and Michael Kopko. Chairman Willauer called the
meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Announcements. Chairman Willauer congratulated all candidates of the election of April 11, 2006
and welcomed new selectman Mr. Kopko.
Public Comment. None.
Approval of Minutes of 30 March 2006 at 4:00 PM, 27 March 2006 at 4:00 AM, 23 March 2006 at
4:00 PM, 22 March 2006 at 7:00 PM, 20 March 2006 at 10:00 AM, 15 March 2006 at 7:00 PM.
Following Board discussion and consent, Mr. Glowacki moved to approve the minutes as a group.
Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously.
Approval of Pavroll Warrant for Week Endinq 9 April 2006. Mr. Bennett moved to approve the
payroll warrant. Mr. Glowacki seconded. So voted unanimously.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pendinq Contracts for Week Endinq 12 April 2006. Mr.
Glowacki moved to approve the treasury warrant and pending contracts. Mr. Kopko seconded. So
voted unanimously.
Selectmen's Reports/Comments.
Deliberation Toward Decision on Taxi License Transfer/Revocation. Chairman Willauer noted that
this item would be taken out of order to allow off-island Attorney David Lawler to meet his return
travel plans. Mr. Kopko and Town Administrator Libby Gibson recused themselves from the
deliberation. Chairman Willauer noted that the Board would deliberate without public input and
reviewed the options provided by Town Counsel, asking for a motion to vote on the transfer
request of John Grangrade to Lisa Fisher of the A-1 Taxi license. Discussion followed on the
sequence of matters to be addressed. Mr. Chadwick suggested dealing with the matter of the
revocation of the A-1 Taxi license before the one on the transfer, to which the board consented.
Discussion followed on the transfer occurring without the Board's permission. Chief Pittman
clarified the matters of the transfer of control applying to all the A-1 cabs and the issue of two
vehicles having ownership changes without permission of the Board. Mr. Lawler objected to the
comments by Chief Pittman. Mr. Chadwick moved that the Board revoke the license of Mr.
Grangrade. Mr. Bennett seconded the motion for the purpose of discussion and spoke to
compromise possibilities. Mr. Glowacki noted control of the vehicles and license and referenced
regulations and taxi waiting list, noting there is "no solution." He suggested there is a need for a
revision of the taxi regulations prior to the Board making a decision{s) on the transfer/revocation.
Mr. Chadwick suggested a friendly amendment to revoke the license as issued and to table the
transfer until a future date following revision of the regulations. Mr. Lawler objected.
Mr. Bennett moved to revoke the license but noted his wish for not revoking all four vehicles.
Chairman Willauer seconded. On the initial motion to revoke the license for all four cabs, Mr.
Chadwick and Chairman Willauer voted in favor and Mr. Bennett and Mr. Glowacki voted against.
Minutes of the Meeting of 12 April 2006 at 7:00 PM
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Mr. Bennett stated that he was not ready to terminate any licenses tonight and moved to continue
the deliberation for two weeks. Discussion followed on settling the matter tonight and on seeking a
compromise. Chief Pittman made the distinction that there were two public hearings for two
separate matters. Mr. Lawler raised a point of order and asked the Board for a vote on the
transfer. Chairman Willauer posed the question to the Board on whether it chooses to vote the
transfer, to which consent was given. Mr. Glowacki, Mr. Chadwick and Mr. Willauer voted no. Mr.
Bennett abstained.
Ctizen/Departmental Requests.
Conservation Commission: ResiQnation. Mr. Kopko moved to accept the resignation of Peter Hull
and to send a letter of thanks for his service. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously.
Town Administration: Request for Execution of Documents in Connection with TakinQ by Eminent
Domain of Two (2) Parcels Alonq Monomoy Creeks in Accordance with Article 81 (Real Property
Acquisition & Disposition: Spruce Street) of 2004 Annual Town MeetinQ. Town Administrator Libby
Gibson introduced the matter noting that an imperfect title will be perfected so the Town owns
outright, the parcels for public access purposes to the water. Planning Director Andrew Vorce
provided detail for the almost acre of land to be dedicated to open space. Mr. Chadwick moved to
approve the request and to execute the documents as needed. Mr. Kopko seconded. So voted
unanimously.
Selectmen's Goals/Initiatives
Action on Harbor Plan. Mr. Glowacki recused himself from this matter and left the room. Ms.
Gibson provided background information, noting the issue before the Board is whether to proceed
with a state or local harbor plan. Marine Superintendent Dave Fronzuto referenced the 1993
Harbor Plan and spoke to the recommendation for local control for the downtown waterfront
overlay district with the consideration that Urban Harbors Institute staff would facilitate and
implement the plan to assure that all local entities are working in conjunction to meet goals and
objectives of the Board and the public. Ms. Gibson indicated that some components of the local
plan may be approved by the state. Discussion followed on the differences between the two types
of plans and the respective costs. Discussion continued on the pros of a state plan. Dan Hellin of
UHI spoke to state plans in general and situations when these are best employed, noting key
differences between this and the local option. Mr. Chadwick spoke to supporting the staff
recommendation for the local plan. Mr. Kopko stated that the "state plan would be tighter" and
would take longer. Mr. Fronzuto emphasized that no wrong choice exists. Mr. Kopko moved to go
forward with a state harbor plan. Chairman Willauer seconded. On the motion to have the Town
adopt the state harbor plan, Mr. Kopko and Chairman Willauer voted in favor. Mr. Chadwick and
Mr. Bennett voted in opposition. Dan Drake, of the Nantucket Shellfish Association, noted his
group recommended state approval for reasons of accountability as the "1993 plan has been
ineffective." Mr. Kopko moved to continue the matter to April 19, 2006. Chairman Willauer
seconded. Voting in favor were Mr. Kopko, Mr. Bennett and Chairman Willauer. Mr. Chadwick
was opposed. Mr. Glowacki rejoined the Board.
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Town Administrator's Report.
Space Needs Planninq. Ms. Gibson gave an update of the 2 Fairgrounds Road property, feasible
use of the existing facility, and Town-wide long-term space needs planning. Discussion followed
on the "purchase of the 2 Fairgrounds site for general municipal purposes" and the suburban "feel"
of that site. Ms. Gibson noted new developments since presentation of the previous plan and
indicated that she would proceed to move forward with the design plans for a joint public safety
facility with police and fire departments unless there are objections from the Board. None were
expressed. Ms. Gibson noted funding is in place for design of a public safety facility at 2
Fairgrounds Road. Ms. Silverstein and Frank Spriggs shared opinions. Chief Pittman noted the
square footage requirements for lock up standards, which is not readily available downtown. The
question on the possibility of moving the court facility was raised as well as the absence of funds to
do so. Ms. Gibson noted that she would prepare more information on expansion of the Town
Building at 16 Broad Street for a future Board of Selectmen meeting.
Selectmen's Reports/Comments. (continued)
Committee Review Process. Mr. Chadwick asked for and received Board consent to meet for a
morning workshop on April 18, 2006 at 9:00 AM to review the results of the committee review
process, including a timeline for adoption of the outcome on April 26, 2006.
Request for Approval of Beano Application. Mr. Chadwick introduced a Junior Miss Scholarship
Program item and moved that the Board approve a Beano application for that group so the
fundraiser can proceed on May 5, 2006. Mr. Kopko seconded. So voted unanimously.
Review of Taxi ReQulations. Mr. Glowacki suggested creation of a taxi regulations review
committee and submission of a timeline for same. Ms. Gibson indicated that she would be
convening an administrative workgroup to present proposed amendments to the taxi regulations
within the next several weeks.
The meeting adjourned at 9:04 PM.
Approved the 3rd day of May 2006.