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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 11 January 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 announced the meeting schedule will be on the Town
website and noted upcoming agenda items.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Endina 8 January 2006. The Board approved the payroll
warrant by unanimous consent.
Approval of Treasury Warrant for Week Endina 11 January 2006. The Board approved the
treasury warrant by unanimous consent.
Town Administrator's Report.
1. Preliminary Review of 2006 Annual Town Meetina Warrant Articles. Town Administrator Libby
Gibson introduced the preliminary rough draft of the 2006 Annual Town Meeting Warrant to be
adopted February 8, 2006. Chairman Glowacki suggested that, if the Board desires, items would
be introduced and public comment welcomed with any advocacy held until later, to which the Board
consented. Discussion followed on the need for text for some articles and Andrew Vorce indicated
that the Planning Board could provide this by the deadline of January 18, 2006 for non-binding
ballot questions. Dave Kanyock, Chairman of Energy Committee, spoke on the intent of its
question and the committee's aim to hold public hearings on energy aggregate. Discussion
followed on warrant article on page 14 and moderator's allowance of presentations at Annual Town
Meeting. Ms. Gibson noted the need for Town Counsel to review wording.
Ms. Gibson spoke on the increase of seasonal salary schedule and of that for elected officials and
the remainder of articles needing direction from the Board. Parks & Recreation Director Jimmy
Manchester spoke on the purpose of the revolving fund for parking fees at Jetties and Surfside to
help fund property maintenance. Discussion followed on how fees would be set and the required
staffing. Mr. Watts showed concern about charging fees to go to the beach.
Ms. Gibson continued with the review of articles, letting the Board know it may want to consider
whether wants to specify uses for the ferry embarkation fee. She introduced, and then Andrew
Vorce spoke on, the adult use zoning bylaw amendment. Discussion followed on the effect of
zoning for this use and a description of existing areas. Town Clerk Catherine Stover spoke for
control of exposure as is the intent of the article, adjusting the law so the Town would not be
challenged. Discussion followed on the term.
Mr. Vorce spoke on rates of development and those articles proposed by Planning Board, noting
that information is available on the masterplan.ora website following Fall 2005 discussions. Ms.
Gibson continued, noting that as the employee housing item is included as citizen article it is
deleted here. Mr. Vorce spoke on the possible need for zoning item regarding water protection
recharge district.
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Mr. Willett asked for Board direction to continue as currently allowing for adjustment of sewer maps
so properties are not penalized by having to wait for town meeting approval of citizen articles. The
other option would give the Board the right to correct obvious errors and omissions. Discussion
followed on the merits of the second option and the subjectivity of what constitutes an "error." Mr.
Willett indicated that the article would specifically address this, noting only properties "currently
sewered" would be eligible for error consideration. On a request for direction, the Chairman
requested a recommendation from the DPW Director, to which Mr. Willett agreed.
Mr. Fronzuto spoke on housekeeping items related to wharves and waterways articles. Ms.
Gibson asked about the application to Town-owned properties for storage of dinghies. Mr.
Fronzuto responded and continued to address the articles. Discussion followed on the
kiteboarding amendment. Mr. Fronzuto addressed the shellfish amendment. Mr. Willauer asked
about mooring permits. John McLaughlin asked about specific language of the dinghy storage
article and Chairman Glowacki thanked him for the input.
Ms. Gibson indicated that the wetlands article is being withdrawn. Fire Chief Everett Pierce spoke
on the "hazmat cleanup" and key box articles. Discussion followed on the applicability to
commercial, not private, dwellings. Police Chief William Pittman spoke on the leash law
amendment. Ms. Gibson concluded by addressing the remainder of the articles with Mr. Vorce
providing input for the 1975 Roads article. She explained the need to reauthorize previously
approved home rule petitions as per the direction of the legislature. Ms. Stover spoke on the
establishment of a cemetery commission workgroup. Ms. Gibson noted that citizen articles are yet
to be incorporated to the overall document and updates will be presented to the Board.
Chairman Glowacki invited public input and Mr. Kopko asked about resubmission of homerule
petitions. Ms. Gibson noted that legislative officials have asked for this. Mr. Bennett shared
concerns about the non-passage to date and Ms Stover provided additional information on
Massachusetts General Law changes that occur. Ms. Gibson noted the high number of submittals
that are forwarded to the legislature. Discussion followed on the tower lease article. Chairman
Glowacki invited further public comment, but there was none. He noted further review to occur at
subsequent meetings.
Selectmen's Reports/Comment.
Mr. Watts spoke on need for repairs on Vesper Lane. Ms. Gibson noted that the paving contractor
is to complete the work next week.
Mr. Chadwick referenced the Charter, noting that the Board can create a committee and seek an
outside audit firm and suggested the Board consider it. Discussion followed on the merit. Mr.
Watts nominated Mr. Chadwick to be the third member of the audit committee that exists as per the
Charter along with Chairmen of the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee. Mr. Willauer
seconded. Mr. Bennett shared concern about bias. Mr. Willauer, Mr. Watts and Mr. Chadwick
voted in favor of making Mr. Chadwick the third member of the audit committee. Mr. Bennett was
opposed.
Minutes of the Meeting of 11 January 2006 at 7:00 PM
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The meeting adjourned at 8:23 PM.
Approved the 18th day of January 2006.