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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-15 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting of 15 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. None. Public Comment. None. Approval of Minutes of 8 February 2006 at 7:00 PM. The minutes were approved by unanimous consent. Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Endinq 12 February 2006. The payroll warrant was approved by unanimous consent. Approval of Pendinq Contracts for Week Endinq 15 February 2006. The pending contracts were approved by unanimous consent. Public Hearinqs 1. Public Hearinq to Consider Nantucket Electric Company Petition for Conduit Locations at Morey Lane and Low Beach Road. Chairman Glowacki opened the public hearing and asked for proponents' comments. Steve Holdgate of National Grid outlined the request and answered questions on underground wiring. Area property owner Ken Richardson spoke in favor of the petition. On the Chairman's invitation for opponents' comments, Attomey Marianne Hanley expressed a neighbor's concerns. Chairman Glowacki closed the public hearing. Mr. Watts moved to approve Petition/Plan Number 02-05 to construct a line of underground electrical conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures as necessary. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously. 2. Public Hearinq to Consider Transfer of Stock, Chanqe in Directors, and Alteration of Premises for Seasonal All Alcoholic Beveraqes Restaurant License for Cinco of Nantucket. Inc, dba Cinco, Michael P. Sturqis. Manaqer, for Premises Located at 5 Amelia Drive. Chairman Glowacki noted that regardless of Board of Selectmen approval, all applicants need to be in compliance with any and all applicable Town bylaws and regulations, including those for zoning. He opened the public hearing and asked for proponents' comments. Attorney Marianne Hanley explained and reviewed application, noting the need for zoning relief and its status. She provided letters of support to the Board. There were no comments in opposition. Chairman Glowacki closed the public hearing. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the application as presented. Mr. Watts seconded. So voted unanimously. 3. Public Hearinq to Consider Transfer of Common Victualler License and Seasonal All Alcoholic Beveraqes Restaurant License from Pairadocks, Inc dba Schooners Restaurant to Easy Dreamz, Inc dba Schooners Restaurant. Zahra Mahioory, Manaqer, for Premises Located at 31 Easy Street. Chairman Glowacki opened the public hearing and asked for proponents' comments. Proposed Manager Zahra Mahjoory, spoke in favor of the transfer. There were no comments in Minutes of the Meeting of 15 February 2006 at 7:00 PM. Page II opposition. Chairman Glowacki closed the public hearing. Mr. Bennett moved to approve the application as presented. Mr. Watts seconded. So voted unanimously. 4. Public Hearinq to Consider Transfer of Common Victualler License and Seasonal All Alcoholic Beveraqes Restaurant License from Eat Fire Sprinq. Inc dba Eat Fire Sprinq Cafe to Fish in the Spread, LLC dba Slip 14. Jonas M. Baker. Manaqer, for Premises Located at 14 Old South Wharf. Chairman Glowacki opened the public hearing and asked for proponents' comments. Proposed Manager Jonas Baker spoke in favor of the transfer. There were no comments in opposition. Chairman Glowacki closed the public hearing. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the application as presented. Mr. Watts seconded. So voted unanimously. 5. Public Hearinq to Consider Transfer of Common Victualler License and Seasonal All Alcoholic Beveraqes Restaurant License from Peter A. Wallace dba Oran Mor to Oran Mor Bistro, LLC, dba Oran Mor, Christopher H. Freeman, Manaqer, for the Premises Located at 2 South Beach Street. Chairman Glowacki opened the public hearing and asked for proponents' comments. Attorney Marianne Hanley introduced clients Heather and Christopher Freeman as purchasers of the business. Michael Sturgis, another restaurant owner, spoke in favor. There were no comments in opposition. Chairman Glowacki closed the public hearing. Mr. Bennett moved to approve the application as presented. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously. 6. Public Hearinq to Consider Transfer of Common Victualler License and Seasonal All Alcoholic Beveraqes Restaurant License from Culinary Resources, Inc dba Vincent's Restaurant to Nelson Carroll. LLC dba Water Street Restaurant. Amy Hauser Nelson. Manaqer, for the Premises Located at 21 South Water Street. Chairman Glowacki opened the public hearing and asked for proponents' comments. Attorney Rick Beaudette spoke in favor of the transfer and reviewed the application. There were no comments in opposition. Chairman Glowacki closed the public hearing. Mr. Watts moved to approve the applications as presented. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously. 7. Public Hearinq to Consider Application for New Annual All Alcoholic Beveraqes Restaurant License for Queeaueq, LLC, dba Queeauea's, Caroline Montaomery, Manaqer, for Premises Located at 6 Oak Street. Chairman Glowacki opened the public hearing and asked for proponents' comments. Attorney Kevin Dale spoke in favor of his clients' request and reviewed the application. There were no comments in opposition. Chairman Glowacki closed the public hearing. Mr. Watts moved to approve the application as presented. Mr. Bennett seconded. So voted unanimously. 8. Public Hearinq to Consider Application for New Annual All Alcoholic Beveraqes Restaurant License for The Chanticleer. LLC dba The Chanticleer, Susan E. Handy, Manaqer. for Premises Located at 9 New Street. Siasconset. Chairman Glowacki opened the public hearing and asked for proponents' comments. Attorney Rhoda Weinman reviewed the application and spoke in favor, noting the use of the name is not an issue "properly before the Board," but between the two parties involved. Attorney Steve Cohen, representing former premises owner Jean Charles Berruet, indicated his agreement and noted for the Board that "there is an issue with the name" that is not resolved. Attorney Sarah Alger, representing the Chanticleer LLC, shared a letter she submitted Minutes of the Meeting of 15 February 2006 at 7:00 PM. Page III late today regarding the name. Discussion followed. Chairman Glowacki closed the public hearing. Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the application as presented. Mr. Bennett seconded. So voted with Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Watts and Mr. Bennett voting in favor. Mr. Willauer abstained. Town Administrator's Report. None. Selectmen's Reports/Comment. Mr. Watts recognized the Department of Public Works for cleanup following the snowstorm on Sunday, February 12, 2006. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM. Approved the 22nd day of February 2006.