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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting of 28 December 2005 at 7:00 PM. The meeting took place in the Court Room,
Town & 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.
Announcements. Chairman Glowacki announced a landfill closure for Monday, January 2, 2006 for the
New Year holiday. Mr. Watts asked for a moment of silence for Cape and Islands District Attomey Phil
Rollins who passed away last week.
Approval of Minutes of 21 December 2005 at 7:00 PM. The Board approved the minutes by unanimous
consent.
Approval of Payroll Warrant for Week Endinq 25 December 2005. The Board approved the warrant by
unanimous consent.
Town Administrator's Report.
1. FY 2007 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Proiections Update. Town Administrator Libby Gibson reviewed
figures and discussion followed on the situation of budget "becoming unbalanced" and revenue source.
Finance Director Connie Voges explained sources, including fees, general fund or override. Chairman
Glowacki asked if there was any comment from Finance Committee Chairman Rick Atherton, but there was
none. Mr. Watts moved to have the Chairman set up a meeting schedule with Finance Committee
Chairman. Mr. Chadwick seconded. So voted unanimously.
2. FY 2007 General Fund Budqet Update. Ms. Gibson reviewed FY 2007 projects and Town
Administration recommendations. Discussion followed on need for municipal and school building
maintenance and the fire department's supplemental request for paramedic pay, which Deputy Chief Mark
McDougall addressed. Discussion followed on possibility of DPW handling Park & Recreation demolition
projects, such as for the Dionis Beach bathhouse, and DPW Director Jeff Willett indicated the DPW
"doesn't have that kind of equipment." Discussion followed on centralized fleet maintenance, cost savings
and prior Town efforts to centralize fleet maintenance.
Chairman Glowacki inquired as to School Committee budget status, which committee member Christine
Elahi reviewed. Mr. Chadwick asked about status of human services contract review recommendations.
Human Services Contract Review Committee administrator Maryanne Worth noted that review is ongoing.
Mr. Watts asked about the hospital request for funds and Ms. Worth said that the CRC "supports"
Nantucket Cottage Hospital, but feels that it should be made through the committee rather than have a
separate line item. She gave a history of how the CRC was established. Discussion followed on the merits
of the hospital. Mr. Chadwick encouraged a review of the CRC by the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Willauer
spoke in support of the hospital going through the CRC. Mr. Watts added that the hospital should get
amount they have requested. Ms. Voges noted that regardless of funding method, a contract would be
necessary. Chairman Glowacki invited further public comment on budget, but there was none.
Ms. Gibson reviewed updates to budget timeline, which the Board approved by unanimous consent. Ms.
Gibson noted that the 2006 meeting schedule is being worked on.
Minutes of the Meeting of 28 December 2005 at 7:00 PM
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Selectmen's Reports/Comment.
1. Adoption of FY 2007 General Fund Budqet. Chairman Glowacki reviewed the FY 2007 Town
Administration budget recommendations and noted the general fund contribution to sewer/water enterprise
funds of $1.9 million could change depending on meeting with Finance Committee. Mr. Chadwick asked
for discussion on supplemental requests for the Atheneum, and the police and fire departments. Chairman
Glowacki sought other input from the Board. Mr. Chadwick suggested giving the Atheneum the full request
of $150,000; putting the paramedic pay of $40,000 on hold; removing Park & Recreation Madaket septic
tank of $15,000. Mr. Willauer asked about need to address mosquito control and discussion followed.
Mr. Chadwick moved to approve the budget as recommended by Town Administration with the exception of
Nantucket Fire Department $40,000 supplemental, $15,000 Park & Recreation supplemental, and to give
the Atheneum an additional $55,000 to their supplemental request of $50,000 for a total of $105,000 and to
hold in abeyance the general fund contribution to SWEF. Mr. Watts seconded. Mr. Bennett noted that he
"only supports a budget that covers the $960,000 +/- deficit. Chairman Glowacki asked Mr. Bennett is he
had any amendment, but he did not. Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Watts, and Mr. Willauer voted in favor; Mr. Bennett
was opposed.
2. Other Comments: Vice Chairman. Mr. Willauer moved to recess the meeting to January 11, 2006 to
consider rescinding election of the Board's Vice-Chairman. Mr. Chadwick seconded. Mr. Bennett asked
for grounds. Chairman Glowacki as per noted procedural issues that discussion could occur now with
waiver from Mr. Bennett or follow in January 4, 2006 open session or executive session. Mr. Bennett
indicated willingness to discuss now in open session, "waiving his right to 48 hour notice." He spoke in
support of his efforts as Vice Chairman and noted he would follow the "will of the Board." Mr. Watts
abstained. Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Willauer, and Chairman Glowacki voted for the motion. Mr. Bennett was
opposed. The motion carried.
Mr. Bennett moved to nominate Mr. Willauer as Vice Chairman. Discussion followed on Mr. Willauer as
Vice Chairman for County Commissioners. Mr. Bennett moved to nominate Mr. Chadwick as Vice
Chairman. Mr. Willauer seconded. So voted unanimously after Chairman Glowacki asked for other
nominations; there were none.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.
Approved the 25th day of January 2006.