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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 15 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 noted that the Town of Nantucket was recognized in the
Massachusetts Municipal Association's most recent Annual Town Report Contest.
Public Comment. None.
Approval of Minutes of 8 March 2006 at 7:00 PM. Mr. Willauer requested a revision to his
comments about the re-use of the 2 Fairgrounds property. Mr. Bennett moved to approve the
minutes as amended. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Endino 12 March 2006. The Board approved the payroll
warrant by unanimous consent.
Approval of Pendino Contracts for Week Endino 15 March 2006. The Board approved the pending
contracts by unanimous consent.
Public Hearinos
1. Public Hearino to Consider Application for New Seasonal All Alcoholic Beveraoes Restaurant
License for Global Restaurant Manaoement. Inc. dba LOLA 41, Geoffrey 1. Silva, Manaoer, for the
Premises Located at 15 South Beach Street. Chairman Glowacki opened the public hearing and
asked for proponents' comments. Proposed manager Geoffrey Silva spoke on behalf of the new
restaurant. Michael Kopko, a Harbor View Way resident, also spoke in support. There were no
comments in opposition. Chairman Glowacki closed the public hearing. Mr. Chadwick moved to
approve the new liquor license as requested. Mr. Watts seconded. So voted unanimously.
2. Public Hearino to Consider Application for Chanoe of Manaoer and Transfer of Stock for
Seasonal Wine & Malt Restaurant License for Devans, Inc. dba Arno's, Christopher M. Morris,
Manaoer, for the Premises Located at 41 Main Street. Chairman Glowacki opened the public
hearing and asked for proponents' comments. Proposed manager Chris Morris spoke in support of
the request. There were no comments in opposition. Chairman Glowacki closed the public
hearing. Mr. Bennett moved to approve the change of manager and transfer of stock as requested.
Mr. Watts seconded. So voted unanimously.
Citizen/Departmental Reouests
1. Town Government Study Committee: Presentation of Preliminary Report. Committee
Chairman Allen Reinhard reported on the committee's work to date, noting issues and questions
that have been raised in its discussions. He provided future plans for the next year in line with
arriving at recommendations for the 2007 Annual Town Meeting and gave the committee's website
address of www.ackoovstudy.oro. Discussion followed about the funding in place for the
committee's work, the review of town meeting, and other areas "to improve the delivery of services
within the community." Mr. Reinhard reviewed the meeting schedule open to the public and
explained that a summary of the report would be distributed at this year's town meeting.
Minutes of the Meeting of 15 March 2006 at 7:00 PM
Page II
Town Administrator's Report.
1. Plannino Director: Growth Manaoement Update (continued from 14 December 2005). Planning
Director Andrew Vorce gave a presentation, noting responses to the master plan questionnaire
distributed with the Town Clerk's census forms. He noted that the results would be posted at
www.masterplan.org and that this review represents only one aspect of its work in drafting the 41-
810 plan. Mr. Vorce confirmed that a timeline would be forthcoming regarding future activities.
Discussion followed on whether the survey results "are parallel" or in conflict with previous ballot
questions and on the statistical sampling of the respondents.
2. Announcements. Town Administrator Libby Gibson announced that the Town's financial system
will be down for upgrades on March 23 and possibly March 24th and that no tax information will be
available then. She recognized Marine Superintendent Dave Fronzuto for his recent election as
President of the Massachusetts Harbor Masters Association and also for being invited to serve on
the Seaport Advisory Council's Alliance of Port Professionals.
3. Review of Draft Plan for Disposal of Construction and Demolition Debris for Submittal to
Department of Environmental Protection. Ms. Gibson reminded the Board that the Department of
Environmental Protection's wood waste ban is to take effect July 1, 2006 and advised them of the
DEP requirement that a draft plan on how the Town plans to achieve compliance is due to DEP by
April 1 ,2006. She stated that the draft plan as prepared is available for review and that action is
required by the deadline. She added that one portion of the draft is to be finalized pending review
with the DPW Director and upon resolution of the solid waste enterprise fund budget. Discussion
followed as to whether or not compliance with the DEP affects the contractual agreement with
Waste Options Nantucket.
Selectmen's Reports/Comment.
Chairman Glowacki reminded the Board that recommendations on town meeting warrant articles
were to have been provided by to the staff by March 15th. Discussion followed on the time needed
for review by the Board and Town Counsel. The Board consented to meet on Monday, March 20,
2006 at 10:00 AM in the Conference Room to discuss its recommendations.
Chairman Glowacki spoke on his review of the year as per the Town Charter and its availability in
report form via the Town Administration office as well as at www.nantucket-ma.Oov.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Approved the 12th day of April 2006.