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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-22 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 22 February 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 today's rededication of the Heartsafe Community Program inspired by the late Charles Flanagan. Department of Public Works Director Jeff Willett announced cobblestone repair work to lower Main Street beginning early next month for completion by March 10th. Public Comment. None. Approval of Minutes of 15 February 2006 at 4:00 PM. The Board approved the minutes by unanimous consent. Approval of Pavroll Warrant for Week Endinq 19 February 2006. The Board approved the payroll warrant by unanimous consent. Approval of Treasury Warrant and Pendinq Contracts for Week Endinq 22 February 2006. The Board approved the treasury warrant and pending contracts by unanimous consent. Town Administrator's Report FY 2007 General Fund Budqet: Update and Review of Status. Town Administrator Libby Gibson and Finance Director Connie Voges provided an update of current projections for the operating budget; reviewed General Fund expenses, noting required commitments and lack of flexibility unless program cuts occur; reviewed supplemental and capital requests; gave an overview of General Fund revenue, noted detail for local revenue and gave an updated projection for and explanation of free cash. Ms. Voges reviewed the Free Cash Use policy adopted by the Board in August 2005. Ms. Gibson gave an overview of the Board recommended budget and Ms. Voges addressed the effect on tax rate and tax bills. Ms. Gibson reviewed next steps. Chairman Glowacki acknowledged the presence of the Finance and School Committees and noted the interest in working together and opportunities for cooperation and consultation among those committees and the Board of Selectmen. Finance Committee Chairman Rick Atherton reviewed recent activity of the committee and commented about the process. Request for Letter of Support. Ms. Gibson asked the Board to consider sending a letter to Senator O'Leary and Representative Turkington supporting a senate bill regarding funding for regional transit authorities. Nantucket Regional Transit Authority Administrator Paula Leary noted the potential benefits. Planning Commission member Frank Spriggs indicated that the Planning Commission has sent a letter of support. The Board of Selectmen unanimously consented to do so as well. Selectmen's Reports/Comment. Mr. Chadwick shared his desire for the Board to make recommendations on warrant articles prior to Town Meeting. Discussion followed on how to proceed with Town Administration to provide a list and Board members to indicate which articles they wish to address by March 15th for the March 22, 2006 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM. Approved the 1 sl day of March 2006. BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 1 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 and Whiting Willauer. Bruce Watts was absent. Chairman Glowacki called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Announcements. Chairman Glowacki noted topics for the evening's agenda and reviewed upcoming items for the next three weeks. Wannacomet Water Company General Manager Bob Gardner announced the Centre Street Water Line Replacement Project to occur in March and reviewed the associated traffic plan. Public Comment. None. Approval of Minutes for 22 February 2006 at 7:00 PM. The Board approved the minutes by unanimous consent. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Endinq 26 February 2006. The Board approved the payroll warrant by unanimous consent. Approval of Pendinq Contracts for Week Endinq 1 March 2006. The Board approved the treasury warrant and pending contracts by unanimous consent. Citizen/Departmental Requests. 1. Nantucket Enerqy Committee: Request for Acceptance of Resiqnation. The Board unanimously consented to accept with regret the resignation of David A. Kanyock and to send him a letter of thanks for his service. 2. Nantucket Housinq Office: Request for Authorization to Submit Notice of Intent and Subsequent Grant Documents for FY06 Community Development Block Grant Proqram. Nantucket Housing Office Associate Director Leedara Zola gave a brief overview. Mr. Bennett moved to authorize submission of the Notice of Intent for the FY 2006 Community Development Block Grant Program and to authorize the Town Administrator to submit any additional documentation necessary to pursue this funding and complete the grant application. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously. Discussion followed on eligibility requirements for use of the grant funds and the necessary criteria. 3. Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Recommendations. The Board unanimously consented to approve the recommendation to authorize Nantucket Electric to install overhead street lighting along Fairgrounds Road at the intersection of Ticcoma Way (utility pole # 9) and at the intersection of Parker Lane (utility pole # 18) and also to improve the identification of said poles by installing either larger or additional white reflectors. The Board then unanimously consented to approve the recommendation to install a "no parking" yellow line at the driveway of 57 Easton Street to prevent vehicles from blocking access to this driveway. Town Administrator's Report. Ms. Gibson provided updates on the Surfside Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrade project, noting the Town's eligibility for a US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Grant due to the population of the town being less than 10,000 according to the most recent federal census; the project status and that a newsletter will be going out to residents this month. Regarding the Sewer Enterprise Fund report, she advised the Board of the expected completion later this month of the consultant's report on the possibility of splitting the fund into two funds, one for Sconset and one for Surfside, with a presentation to be made to the Board following the April3rd annual town meeting. She informed the Board that Channel 22 will air a segment with the Chairmen of the School Committee and Board of Selectmen, herself and deputy school superintendent about the proposed FY 2007 budget on March 23rd for the public's benefit. She advised that the Finance Committee has requested policy direction from the Board as to the motion for the ferry fee appropriation article in the town meeting warrant. She noted the Town Administration recommendation to appropriate the funds for professional services pertaining to the potential use or reuse of land, buildings and infrastructure in the vicinity of Nantucket Harbor and further recommended that prior year appropriations be re-voted for the same purpose. She added that a meeting has been posted for March 2, 2006, at 9:30 AM to allow the Board to take up this matter and then gave a reminder about a Health Department public informational meeting on inspection protocols and proposed septic system inspection regulations on March 6th at 5 PM. Selectmen's Reports/Comments. Chairman Glowacki reminded the Board of its recommendations on articles to be discussed March 22, 2006 and that any information on this is needed by Town Administration by March 15, 2006. The meeting adjourned at 7:30PM. Approved the -- day of ---- 2006.