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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 22 March 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, Bruce Watts and Whiting Willauer. Chairman Glowacki called the meeting to
order at 7:00 PM.
Announcements. Chairman Glowacki recognized a letter received today from the Nantucket Community
Association, which applauded the Board's efforts, particularly as pertains to goals and objectives.
Public Comment. Charles Vinick, "Save Our Sound" president, spoke on wind farm concems. Chairman
Glowacki noted the Board's earlier decisions on record January 30, 2002 and October 27,2004 opposing
the Cape Wind project. Clifford Carroll, also with "Save Our Sound," spoke on a planned transformer oil
platform as a potential threat to the Sound, noting a 2004 letter from the Town to the US Department of
Interior regarding the Cape Wind project and the need for oil spill trajectory mapping. He requested that
the Town of Nantucket renew its October 6, 2004 letter as there has not been a response.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Endinq 12 March 2006. The Board approved the payroll warrant by
unanimous consent.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pendinq Contracts for Week Endinq 22 March 2006. The Board
approved the treasury warrant and pending contracts by unanimous consent.
Citizen/Departmental Requests
1. Town Administration: Request for Approval of 2006 Seasonal Liquor License Renewals. Town
Administrator Libby Gibson noted that these are the annual renewals for these licenses. Mr. Watts moved
to approve the seasonal licenses to include any and all restrictions as may presently exist. Mr. Chadwick
seconded. So voted unanimously.
2. Town and County Riqht of Way Committee: Request for Approval of Revised Road Takinq
Priority List. Committee Chairman Allen Reinhard gave an explanation for the update in reference to the
previously approved list and noted criteria for the revision. Discussion followed on the need to address
Cato Lane for public safety reasons. Mr. Reinhard invited any modifications of the list be modified by the
Board as necessary. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the list. Mr. Watts seconded. So voted
unanimously.
Town Administrator's Report
1. Request for Approval of Required Construction and Demolition Debris Disposal Compliance Plan
(continued from March 15. 2006). Ms. Gibson reminded the Board of the Department of Environmental
Protection requirement for a plan due April 1 , 2006 on how the Town plans to achieve compliance with the
wood waste ban to take effect July 1, 2006. She confirmed that the plan will indicate that funding is
"subject to Town Meeting approval" and noted that the plan concerns environmental permitting and does
not affect the contractual agreement with Waste Options Nantucket. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the
plan as presented. Mr. Watts seconded. So voted unanimously.
2. Update of FY 2007 Proiected Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budqet. Ms. Gibson and Finance Director
Connie Voges reviewed the projected budget with charges since it was last presented to the Board on
December 28, 2005. Ms. Voges noted that the Finance Committee recently requested policy direction from
the Board of Selectmen regarding revenue sources. She recommended that formal action be taken to
increase the contribution from the general fund for FY 2007 and noted the need to balance the solid waste
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enterprise budget for Town Meeting. Discussion followed on figures presented. Ms. Gibson noted that a
joint meeting has been scheduled with the Finance Committee for March 27th. Chairman Glowacki spoke
to the need to consider the pros and cons of raising the C & D tipping fee.
3. Request for Action Reqardinq Mass Hiqhway Department Request to Turn Over Milestone Road, a
State Hiqhway, to Town (continued from March 8, 2006). Ms. Gibson reminded the Board of the state's
offer to relinquish ownership of Milestone Road to the Town, noting staff responses and the effects on
highway maintenance funding. Mr. Watts moved to accept the Town Administrators recommendation to
decline the offer. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously.
Selectmen's Reports/Comments
1. Discussion/Action with School Committee Reqardinq General Fund Budqet Recommendations. Ms.
Gibson and Ms. Voges provided an update to the FY 2007 general fund budget as an overview to introduce
the agenda item. School Committee Chair Sue Genther spoke on the committee's budget process and
results, noting the Finance Committee's support of its budget. Chairman Glowacki thanked the committee
for its help in making the coordination work between the Board and School and Finance Committees.
2. Review of Selectmen's Recommendations on 2006 Annual Town Meetinq Warrant Articles. Chairman
Glowacki introduced the matter, noting the Board's intent to provide information to the voters regarding
articles that relate to existing Town policies to assist them in making voting decisions. He proposed that
participation be limited to the Selectmen to expedite the process and the Board consented. Mr. Bennett
moved to approve the Board's draft recommendations as presented. Mr. Watts seconded. Mr. Willauer
expressed concern that he had not had enough time to review the draft. Chairman Glowacki noted the
earlier distribution of the draft to all Board members and asked Mr. Willauer to identify his concerns about
specific articles. Mr Willauer did so and discussion followed with Mr. Willauer indicating significant issues
he has with Article 44 (Zoning: Rate of Development). Discussion followed on this article, and without
further amendment, the Board voted to adopt the recommendations with Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Watts and Mr.
Bennett voting in favor and Mr. Willauer in opposition.
The meeting adjourned at 9:53 PM.
Approved the 12th day of April 2006.