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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 8 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, and Whiting Willauer. Michael Glowacki and Bruce Watts were absent.
Vice Chairman Chadwick called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Announcements. Mr. Chadwick announced the March 13, 2006 closure of the Visitor Services
office for painting and noted the Health Department's second informational meeting to continue the
dialogue on septic system inspections at the High School's Large Group Instruction Room on
March 27, 2006 at 5:00 PM.
Public Comment. Tom Landry introduced himself as a Spruce Street resident and taxi owner and,
noting that a fence and plantings exist on Spruce Street, asked for encroachments to be
addressed. He also spoke on taxi issues.
Approval of Minutes of 2 March 2006 at 9:30 AM and 1 March 2006 at 7:00 PM. The Board
approved each set of minutes in turn by unanimous consent.
Approval of Pavroll Warrant for Week Endinq 5 March 2006. The Board approved the payroll
warrant by unanimous consent.
Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pendinq Contracts for Week Endinq 8 March 2006. Mr. Willauer
asked for clarification on the contracts, which Attorney Steve Cohen addressed. Mr. Bennett
moved to approve the treasury warrant and pending contracts. Mr. Willauer seconded. So voted
unanimously.
Selectmen's Goals/Initiatives
1. Pavement Manaqement Proqram Presentation. Town Administrator Libby Gibson introduced
the presentation, providing background information and noting that this item pertains to the Board's
infrastructure goal. She noted that no action is required at this time, but that reference to the
information may be helpful to the Board when considering future applicable budgetary funding
requests. Jonathan Groeder of the civil engineering firm MacTec, gave a project overview of
pavement management as a strategic planning tool. Discussion followed on traffic assessment
methods, road cut remedies, and the use of brick and stone roads.
2. 2 Fairorounds Road Presentation. Ms. Gibson introduced the matter, noting that it relates to the
Board's infrastructure goal as well. She noted that no action is required at this time and
recommended that the Board consider the information brought forward for further discussion at a
future Wednesday "goals and initiatives" meeting, possibly in April. Steve Phillips of the Maguire
Group addressed questions, comments and concerns that were brought forward at the December
15,2005 presentation to the Board. He described how a "change of use" for the existing building
on the site would not be economically feasible for the Town, but that accepted use is possible for
some years ahead. He noted the intent to keep the downtown presence of the Police Department
in addition to the proposed new public safety facility. He spoke to the benefits of having a public
safety facility/emergency response center and to the location of the building.
Minutes of the Meeting of 8 March 2006 at 7:00 PM
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Discussion followed on re-use of the Nantucket Electric Company building as a "health club and
physical and cardiac rehabilitation facility and health clinic" as suggested by Mr. Willauer. Ms.
Gibson noted that the Board's previous vote in March 2005 to endorse particular uses for the site
did not include the use brought up by Mr. Willauer. Discussion followed on parking possibilities,
lock-up requirements, and the good working relationship of both chiefs. Chief Pierce spoke on
interaction of departments and the thought given to the siting at Ticcoma and Fairgrounds Roads
as the safest location for a facility. Ms. Gibson noted plans for interim uses for the existing
building.
Town Administrator's Report.
1. Goals Implementation Update. Town Administrator Libby Gibson gave an update on the
implementation progress of the Board's goals since the last update of August 31, 2005. She
indicated that the Board may want to begin to consider goals for 2006-07.
Ms. Gibson mentioned that resurfacing for Milestone Road will be occurring this year by Mass
Highway and advised the Board of the state's inquiry as to the Town taking over ownership of that
that road, which Town Administration does not recommend. The Board consented to take the
matter under advisement.
Mr. Willauer moved to adjourn to executive session, not to return to open session, for the purpose
of discussing a real estate matter. Mr. Bennett seconded. At 8:30 PM, Mr. Chadwick polled the
Board and Mr. Willauer, Mr. Bennett, and Mr. Chadwick voted unanimously so to adjourn.
Approved the 15th day of March 2006.