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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 4 January 2006 at 7:00 PM. The meeting took place in the Court Room,
Town and County Building, 16 Broad Street, 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.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Endinq 1 January 2006. The Board approved the payroll
warrant by unanimous consent.
Town Administrator's Report.
1. Update on Madaket Harbor Watershed Requlations Outreach. Health Inspector Richard Ray
gave an update and recap of what has happened regarding the Septage management Plan and
septic regulations. Consultant Peggy Fantozzi gave an update on the Madaket Watershed meeting
last week. Mr. Ray reviewed the draft Madaket Harbor Watershed regulations, noting these have
been sent to Town Counsel for review. He suggested a public hearing of February 8, 2006 with
promulgation date of February 22, 2006 and effective date of March 1, 2006. Mr. Willauer asked
about regulation specifics including fines and groundwater monitoring around the landfill. Mr. Ray
indicated that fines are incorporated in the regulations. Public Works Director Jeff Willett has
ground water monitoring reports and noted" nothing exceeding statutory levels have been
detected." Chairman Glowacki asked about Nantucket Harbor Watershed timeline compliance and
Mr. Ray responded.
2. Review of Preliminary 2006 Selectmen's Meetinq Schedule. Ms. Gibson reviewed the meeting
Schedule and the format. Discussion followed. Mr. Watts moved to accept the schedule with
updates as needed throughout the year. Mr. Willauer seconded. So voted unanimously.
3. Meetinq Reminder. Ms. Gibson reminded the Board and the public of the January 9, 2006
meeting of the Finance Committee and the Board of Selectmen at which the recommended budget
would be presented.
4. Recoqnition of Staff. Ms. Gibson thanked Hilliard Wood, retiring staff member who was the
Town's GIS coordinator.
Selectmen's Report/Comment.
1. Solid Waste Enterorise Account: Continuinq Identification of Issues/Brainstorminq Solutions.
Ms. Gibson reviewed the Board of Selectmen's December 14, 2005 "working draft" with staff
responses. Some discussion followed. Mr. Willauer asked about off-island shipment of trash and
Mr. Willett responded. Discussion followed on gasification.
2. Additional Comments. Mr. Bennett commented on his aim to be a better "team player."
At 7:45 PM, Chairman Glowacki polled the Board and Mr. Watts, Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Willauer, Mr.
Bennett and Chairman Glowacki voted unanimously to adjourn to Executive Session not to return
to open session for the purpose of reviewing a collective bargaining grievance.
Approved the 18th day of January 2006.