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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
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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
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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.